Volunteers
Thanks to everyone who volunteered - One cannot achieve what many can!
2008
Monmouth University Director of Broadcast Engineering/Instructor Chris Cavallaro for thinking of our local organization as the focus of his senior students to do their final project on. Advanced Radio Production students Christopher Clairmont and Sal Binetti conceptualized, interviewed us, wrote and produced a professional grade Public Service Announcement for the Kortney Rose Foundation. We are shopping it to area radio stations.
Monmouth University Coordinator of Service Learning and Community Programs Marilyn Ward, who helped coordinate all of the wonderful student help we received throughout the year. These clubs were instrumental in the preparation of The Kortney's Coins for a CURE Program, as well as, Kortney's Challenge. The Monmouth University Community Service Club, especially Vice President Erin Gallagher and President Ian Craig for their volunteering and fundraising event. Nicole Jones volunteered her beautiful graphic design work. Lyndsay LaConti and Phi Sigma Sigma sorority, and many other groups volunteered on mailings, Kortney's Coins preparation and at Kortney's Challenge.
The attendees, corporate sponsors, and the volunteers that made the annual Spring Gala a very special and profitable evening including: Sherri Amador, Theresa McLean, Nancy Phillips, Bob Barr, Cathy Barr, Jay Coffey, Darlene Walker, Debbie Blair, Michele Lomazzo, Kelly Valinoti, Casey Campi, Beth Riordan, Megan Stack, Jenny Costello, Suzie Mazzei, Rene Amoroso, Melissa Calise, Pat Farrell, Rich Gillette, Debbie Johnson, Sue Leslie, Louise McKay, Laura McCrae, Melissa Parker-Combes, Kathy Pimpanella, Jackie Rodio, Dorian Shaw, Margaret Spicer, Mimi Verdon, Debbie Vitola, Linda Sollivan & Staff of Gibbs Hall, DJ Michael Ginoffi, Dr. Peter Phillips, Evan Ferrante, Jackie Barrett, Declan O'Scanlon, Tina Colella & American Plus Printers, Pat Pfleger and Jersey Printers, and Gary Phoebus and staff at the Monmouth University Copy Center.
Deanna Ryan Photography for donating her services and taking great photos at the Spring Dinner/Dance.
Bill Parker-Combes for taking the videos at the Dinner Gala.
Phil and Penny Hinck of Jersey Shore Running Club (JSRC.ORG) who have gone above and beyond for the third year in a row organizing and implementing Kortney's Challenge. We could not do this event without your! Thanks also for staying at the track after Kortney's Challenge to see the honorary Kortney Rose Foundation horse race, pink jockey helmets and trophy presentation.
All of the volunteers at Kortney's Challenge at Monmouth Park including: Therese Wollman, Nicole Wollman, Michele Lomazzo, Sherri Amador, Erin Gallagher, Jackie Rodio, Nancy Phillips, Laura Phillips, Theresa McLean, Brian McLean, Rich Gillette, Katie Pimpanella, Maria Briscione, Daniella Minervini, Louise & Charlie McKay, Kim Lopez, Mara Bey, Olivia Bey, Kelly, Cassandra, Erin Slattery, Girl Scout Troop #1805, Monmouth University students: Elizabeth, Christine, Blair, Brittni, and Gabrielle.
NJSEA and Monmouth Park Officials:
Vice President and General Manager Robert J. Kulina, Assistant General Manager and Assistant Vice President Marketing Operations Bill Knauf, Vice President/Marketing Racing Peter Verdee, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Sophia Mangalee, and Director of Security, Parking and Traffic Bill Kulacik. The track was a very gracious and generous host for Kortney's Challenge. It was a wonderful event thanks to everyone's group efforts.
Roehl Pangilinan Photography for donating his services and taking photos at this year and last year's Kortney's Challenge events.
2007 volunteers are mentioned on specific "Past Event" detailed pages.
2006 Volunteers
Thank you for volunteering. One cannot achieve what many can. Sincerely, Kristen Gillette
DINNER/DANCE - CARING FOR KORTNEY
Special Mention - Old Orchard Country Club - George Vastardis and Staff, Chik-A-Boom, John Cavello, Al Schnitzer, Mick Seeley, Patrick Killeen and Joe Vitello.
The Printing
- McGinnis Printing
- Jersey Printing
- Omega Graphics
- Mr. Michael Ricciardi
The Decorating Committee
- Jennifer Sidun
- Dee Koechlin
- Laura McCrae
- Donna O'Neill
- Suzanne Anderson
- Christine Thomasian
The Gift Auction
- Nicole Goldsmith
- Deb Giordano
- Mr. and Mrs. Dave Howard
- All Donors
SPECIAL THANKS
Mike Mahon in conjunction with the Phil Daly Hose Company #2 - Mr. Mike Rescinio, Certified Public Accountant - Mr. Scott Caruso & Family and Mr. John Carruso & Family - Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Claire Chrysanthopoulos, Oceanport Soccer Association, John Kemmerer - Oceanport Education Association - Fogia's Florist - A.C. Moore - MC-Sammy Loutfi - World Jeep Subaru - JF Kiely Construction - Shore Wrestling Association - Sharon Smith and The Community Service Club.
A very special thank you to all of the committee members
Sherri Amador, Debby Blair, Kevin Campi, Debby Giordano, Denise Kessler, Michelle Lomazzo, Kim Lopez, Michele Loutfi, Theresa McLean, Jennifer Sidun, Darlene Walker, Therese Wollman.
KORTNEY'S CHALLENGE
SPECIAL THANKS
Mike Minervini and The Oceanport Recreation Committee. Phil and Peggy Hinck from the Jersey Shore Running Club for their help in organizing and managing the walk. They generously donated their time and the use of the time clock. Sgt. Steve Cioffi and the Oceanport Police. We couldn't have done it without your approval and your help. The Evans Family, The Minervinis and Brian McLean of Simone's Jewelry for their generous donations for our drawing items.
- Liza Amador
- John Amador
- Sherri Amador
- Debbie Blair
- Wendy Catlin
- Donna Flanagan
- Kasey Gillette
- Deb Giordano
- Paula Pangilinan
- Wil Johnson
- Bill Kimball
- Wendy LaFrance
- Michelle Lomazzo
- Kim Lopez
- Dylan McLean
- Theresa McLean
- Pat Hickey and Boy Scouts Troop 58, Oceanport
LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS GAME
SPECIAL THANKS
Bob Yunker who researched the fundraising idea and with a group of volunteers from the Long Branch post office implemented it.
Volunteers at the Consession Stand
- Alex Aurillio
- Dave Basil
- Diane Bolonaise
- Frank Buono
- Casey Campi
- Samantha Campi
- Jake Campi
- Marvin Hall
- Debbie Neussbaum
- Liz Mernick
- Ian Neussbaum
- Josh Neussbaum
- Sara Peretti
- Tom Peretti
- Tom Schlegel
- Kathy Shannon
- Timmy Shannon
- Margaret Walker
- Bob Yunker
- Brian Yunker
- Eric Yunker
- Emma Studic
If you helped and I accidently omitted your name, please know that we are very grateful for your help! We hope we can count on all of you in the future. We also hope if you haven't already, you will consider volunteering for one of our events.
