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November, 17 2009 - 5th Annual Our Lady of the Wayside's 2009 Starlight Guardian Humanitarian Award

What: Recognition Luncheon celebrating those who embrace the spirit of giving

Where: Executive Caterers

When: November 17, 2009

Time: 12:00 AM

Ticket Prices: Individual Seating $100

Beneficiary: Our Lady of the Wayside

Master of Ceremonies: Bill Wills: WTAM Radio

Honoree(s): Gary Bauman, Parent/Advocate and Champion Supporter of Our Lady of the Wayside and Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns Legendary Hall of Famer Running Back and Founder of Amer-I-Can

Presenting Sponsor(s): The Shamrock Companies, Inc.

Co-Chair(s): Tim Connor, Ron Payto, Reggie Rucker, Michael Jeans-Chairman of the Board

Committee Members: Ms. Pam Barker, Mr. Mark Bishop, Mr. Bill Bonsiewicz, Mr. Michael Clegg, Mr. John R. Climaco, Esq., Mr. Tim Connor, Ms. Marilyn Cunin, Mr. Thomas Cutter, Mr. Curtis Danburg, Mrs. Danielle Danburg, Mr. Nick De Tomaso, Mr. Harlan Diamond, Mr. Thomas Dudick, Mr. Gary A. Ehert, Esq., Mr. Umberto Fedeli, Mr. Ed Ferenc, Mr. Ray Gilles, Mr. Dick Griffin, Mrs. Sharon Hargrove, Ms. Laura Hausman, Ms. Elizabeth Heath, Ms. Ruth Herzak, Ms. Mackenzie Klubnik, Mr. Fred Koury, Mr. Dick Kulick, Mr. Jim Mantel, Ms. Mattie Maran, Mr. Brian McBride, Mr. Daniel R. McCarthy, Esq., Mr. Gary Mincer, Mr. John Mugnano, Mr. Michael O'Shea, Esq., Dr. Ellen Payner, Mr. James M. Reed, Ms. Lori Ricks-Davis, Mr. Mike Roche, Mr. Reggie Rucker, Mr. L. Jon Schurmeier, Mr. Jordan Sherwood, Ms. Sheryl Snahnican, Mr. Larry Small, Mrs. Sally Small, Mrs. Megan Smith, Mr. N. Lindsey Smith, Esq., Mr. E. Roger Stewart, Esq., Mr. Keith Stump, Mr. Stephen Tomko, Mrs. Donna Tomko, Mr. Ken Voigt, Mr. David C. Weiner, Esq., Mr. David T. Williams, Esq., Ms. Denise Williams, Mr. George J. Worden, Mr. Chris Zito

President(s): Terry Davis, CEO and President

Staff: Pam Barker, Danielle Danburg, Sheryl Snahnichan

Welcome: Terry Davis and Tim Connor

Music: National Anthem sung by Danielle Danburg

Of note: Presentation of Colors by 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines Division; Starlight Guardian Humanitarian Award designed by Rollin Karg, artist

Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: The Shamrock Companies, Inc. Inspiration Sponsorship: Brookwood Lifetime Care Association, The Samuel H. and Maria Miller Foundation, Clarence Ursem, Margaret Zito Giving Sponsorship: Cleveland Browns, Medical Mutual, National City, now a part of PNC Community Sponsorship: The Alpha Group, Beckman, Norehad & Burke, Benesch, Blue Technologies, Carlisle, Climaco, Lefkowitz, Peca, Wilcox and Garofoli Co., LPA, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, The Fedeli Group, O'Shea & Associates Co., LPA, Ray's Auto & Truck Services, Inc., Reed Financial Services, Inc., Smith & Condeni, Zito Insurance Smart Business, American Airlines, Sportstime Ohio, Newsradio WTAM 1100

Attendance: 600+

Attire: Business

Information: Pam Barker 440-934-6054

Board of Directors: 2009 Officers & Board of Directors:
Mr. Michael T. Jeans, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Chris Zito, Vice Chairman
Mr. N. Lindsey Smith, Treasurer
Ms. Denise Williams, Secretary
Mr. Ted Beckman
Mr. John Climaco
Mr. Dick Griffin
Mr. Michael O'Shea
Mr. L. Jon Schurmeier
Mrs. Megan Smith
Mr. Keith Stump
Mr. Robert Troop
Board of Advisors:
Mr. Jack Corrigan
Mrs. Marilyn Cunin
Mrs. Sharon Hargrove
Mr. John Mugnano
Mr. Ronald Payto
Housing Development Board:
Roger Stewart, Statutory Agent
Manny Glynias, Chairman
Ray Kulich, Treasurer
Ray Gilles
Endowment Board:
Gary Bauman, Chairman
Mr. Thomas Cutter, Director
Mr. Michael Jeans, Director
Mr. Werner Kretz, Director
Ms. Denise Williams, Secretary
Mr. Chris Zito, Director

Blacktie Photos by: Brenda Greathouse and Cyndi Konopka of www.cyndiphoto.net

Gary Bauman, Terry Davis and Jim Brown
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5th Annual Our Lady of the Wayside's 2009 Starlight Guardian Humanitarian Award

    Friends and clients of Our Lady of the Wayside gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of Gary Bauman, a Parent/Advocate for Our Lady of the Wayside and Chairman of the Endowment Board and the accomplishments of legendary Cleveland Browns Hall off Fame Running Back and Amer-I-Can founder, Jim Brown.  The 3rd Battalion, 25th Division of the US Marine Corps presented the colors while Ms. Danielle Danburg led the guests in singing the National Anthem.  Emcee Bill Wills introduced Mr. Terry Davis, CEO and President of Our Lady of the Wayside and Mr. Tim Connor, President of the Shamrock Companies,  for welcoming remarks.  

   Stirring and emotional video tributes to Mr. Bauman and Mr. Brown demonstrated the affection that family members and friends of Our Lady of the Wayside are held by the organization.  The presentation of the handcrafted awards for Mr. Bauman and Mr. Brown were made by Mr. Davis and close friends of the two men.  A tradition of this organization is the inclusion of their clients, really the family of Our Lady of the Wayside, in their celebrations.  When asked about the outcomes of the celebration, Chairman of the Board Michael Jeans said, " We hope to make new friends and drive more opportunities to our residents in these tough, economic times."  Mr. Davis stated that there are currently 44 homes in 29 communities in Lorain and Cuyahoga counties that serve more than 300 people.  Mr. Bauman was able to share his personal experience of the transition he had seen during the years he was associated with Our Lady of the Wayside.  His odyssey began with his daughter entering the resident program at a young age into a group home.  This evolved for the remaining years of her life to her assuming a family style residency with three friends in a lovely community.  This symbolizes the achievements of this organization and the powerful message of advocacy that they carry to the communities they serve.

   Our Lady of the Wayside enriches the lives of individuals who have mental retardation and developmental disabilities.   They provide individuals and their families pathways to healthy and productive personal growth through professional care and guidance.  Our Lady of the Wayside is a non-denominational, non-profit organization serving individuals in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties.  For more information about Our Lady of the Wayside, including making tax deductible donations, visit their website at www.thewayside.org.