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THURSDAY
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JUNE 5, 2014
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AT THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA
HONORING
STEPHEN J. HARMELIN
WITH THE LASTING LEGACY AWARD
ANNOUNCING
THE STEPHEN AND JULIA HARMELIN FUND
FOR THE ARTS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION
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LASTING LEGACY AWARD PROGRAM
SPECIAL GUESTS
Susan Corbett, Honorary Chair
Alison Harmelin, Mistress of Ceremonies
WELCOME
Shirleen Allicot
6abc Action News Anchor
THE GREEN TREE LEGACY
Patricia D. Wellenbach
CEO, Green Tree School & Services
A KEYSTONE OF EDUCATION
Susan Corbett
First Lady of Pennsylvania
DINNER SERVICE
IN TRIBUTE
Alison Harmelin
Correspondent, CBS News and
One of Steve Harmelin’s Legacies
PRESENTATION OF LASTING LEGACY AWARD
Patricia D. Wellenbach
ACCEPTANCE
Stephen J. Harmelin
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DINNER CO-CHAIRS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HONORARY CO-CHAIR
Susan Corbett, First Lady of Pennsylvania
CO-CHAIRS
Jon and Joanne Harmelin
Mrs. Thomas J. Holt, Sr.
Lewis Katz
Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer and Joe Neubauer
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Lawrence Hall
President
William Smith
Vice President
Frances Martin
Treasurer
Jane Coralluzzo
Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert Bartow
Susan Ellis
Derek Green
William Levy
DeWitt Montgomery
Gerald Segal
Megan Smith
Frederick Strober
Craig Williams
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A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
The Lasting Legacy Award honors individuals who
have been champions for initiatives and issues
that transform Philadelphia and have a lasting
impact on its citizens. Green Tree School &
Services sees this award as a visible way to
recognize those in our community who have
been at the forefront of bringing positive
change to the Philadelphia region.
our community individuals who are visionary
leaders who are not distracted by the perceptions
and misconceptions. They see a vision for what
can be; they see the potential for change that
when achieved, opens the door to amazing
opportunities to improve the lives of the citizens
of Philadelphia and ultimately have a lasting
impact on our region. These individuals see how the impossible can and
does become possible.
Since 1957, this organization has
dedicated itself to its mission of
educating and supporting children
who, in spite of their unique challenges, deserve the chance to realize
their abilities. These children need
a voice to advocate for them.
They are stalwart in their determination to work towards a shared vision
that brings diverse constituencies
together to advocate for and create
change. They are tireless workers in
building consensus and what they
achieve seems effortless but the
reality is quite the opposite. They take
on tough causes and as dedicated
change agents create Lasting Legacies
that will benefit our region and its citizens for
generations to come.
The road to helping these children
is not an easy one; it is fraught with
perceptions and misconceptions that
individuals with special needs do not
have talents and abilities and they can easily
be ignored as their value as members of our
community is not always readily apparent.
However, through the dedication and determination of individuals who see the possibility
and potential that lie deep inside these children,
what many say is impossible, becomes possible.
Congratulations to my friend, Steve Harmelin.
I can think of no one more deserving of this
award and we are thrilled to celebrate this
occasion with you and those who love you.
All the best,
There are many issues or initiatives that are
ignored; that are seen to be unsolvable or at
times not recognized. However, there exists in
Tricia
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AWARD
GREEN TREE SCHOOL & SERVICES’ MISSION
is to discover, develop and deliver opportunities for children
with unique challenges and abilities to achieve their full potential.
Tonight, we celebrate the inaugural Lasting Legacy Award dinner at the Union League.
This award honors individuals who have been champions for initiatives and issues
that transform Philadelphia and have a lasting impact on its citizens.
TONIGHT’S HONOREE IS
STEPHEN J. HARMELIN, DILWORTH PAXSON, LLP.
Also tonight, we celebrate the establishment of the
STEPHEN AND JULIA HARMELIN FUND FOR THE ARTS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION
at Green Tree School & Services.
According to Autism Asperger’s Digest, “For many with special needs,
the arts are not merely enrichment. Rather, the arts are a staple, a
means to develop more than cultural or appreciative values. The arts
provide opportunities to develop language, cognition, fine and gross
motor skills, social and life skills, self-esteem and self-expression, and
even the opportunity to define potential career paths.” The Lasting
Legacy Award dinner will help fund this important initiative.
Julia and Stephen Harmelin
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LASTING LEGACY AWARD
STEPHEN J. HARMELIN
The Lasting Legacy Award honors individuals who
champion initiatives and issues that transform
Philadelphia and have a lasting impact on its
citizens. Stephen J. Harmelin embodies this award
in so many ways.
Public Library to release the document from its
archives and arrange for its future display at the
National Constitution Center.
This was not the first time Steve worked tirelessly
to return a historic document to its home state.
In 2003, he worked with FBI agents to recover
for North Carolina its Bill of Rights
which had been missing for over
138 years. His undercover efforts
in that recovery have been documented on the History Channel and
in two recent best-selling books.
Steve was awarded a Certificate
of Distinguished Service from the
Director of the FBI for his role in
this recovery effort.
While immersed in the daily responsibilities of
lawyer/builder and law firm executive, he has won numerous awards
including the Philadelphia Bar
Association’s Replansky Award
where peers recognize an individual who possesses extraordinary
legal skills and integrity, as well
as the prestigious HOBY Albert
Schweitzer Leadership Award. The
latter is bestowed upon individuals
who serve as an inspiration to
our nation’s youth; past recipients
include President and Mrs. Ronald
Reagan, Vice President and Mrs. Al Gore, and
Ted Turner.
As a supporter of the Arts, Steve
was honored to be a part of the
legal team that negotiated the
$60 million necessary to keep Thomas Eakins’
The Gross Clinic in Philadelphia. He has served
for more than a decade on the board that built
the beautiful new Barnes Foundation gallery
on the Parkway, as well as the boards that built
both the National Constitution Center and the
Pennsylvania Convention Center. He personifies
the lawyer/statesmen every region needs to
prosper and is a most worthy recipient of the
Lasting Legacy Award.
In the spring of 2013, Steve saw his five-year
effort to locate and restore to Pennsylvania its
original copy of the Bill of Rights realized. The
document had been presumed lost and missing
from the Commonwealth for almost 200 years.
With Steve leading the way, Pennsylvania was
able to reach an agreement with the New York
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SPONSORS
TABLE SPONSORS
PROGRAM BOOK ADS
Presenting Sponsor
Dilworth Paxson, LLP
Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer
and Joe Neubauer
Inside Front Cover
The Honickman Family
Platinum Sponsor
Rob and Susan Bartow
Harmelin Media
Lewis Katz
Gold Sponsor
Mrs. Thomas J. Holt, Sr.
National Penn Bank
Patricia D. Wellenbach
WHYY
Silver Sponsor
Aqua
Brownstone Public Relations
Suzanne and Norman Cohn
The Doug and Maria DeVos
Foundation
Thomas B. Hagen
Larry and Nancy Hall
Mrs. Carole Isen
Bob Jones and Innovative
Compensation & Benefits Concepts
National Constitution Center
Santander
Saul Ewing LLP
Constance Smukler
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
Brian Tierney, Brian Communications
Barry and Elsa Waxman
Inside Back Cover
The Margaret G. Jacobs
Charitable Trust
Back Cover
Mrs. Thomas J. Holt, Sr.
Full Page Color
Armstrong, Doyle & Carroll, Inc.
Barnes Foundation
Berger & Montague, P.C.
Richard Berkman and Toni Seidl
Carson Choice Retirement
Solutions, Inc.
Jane Coralluzzo, P.C.
Cozen O'Connor
EisnerAmper LLP
Independence Blue Cross
Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, Inc.
David and Colleen Leof
Thomas A. Leonard, Chairman,
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell
& Hippel LLP
Suzanne and Bruce Lindsay
Nedra and Roger Richards
Marcia and Ronald Rubin
Full Page Black & White
Suzanne and Norman Cohn
Ambassador David and Connie
Girard-diCarlo
Arthur and Betty Hausman
HEITS Building Services
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Fran and Leon L. Levy
Stephanie A. Middleton
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Reed J. Slogoff
Stratton Management Company
Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer
& Toddy, P.C.
Joseph S. Zuritsky – Parkway Corp.
Honor Tributes
Frank Binswanger, Jr. and
Sue Binswanger
Lynn and Joe Manko
Jennifer Phan
Steve and Sandy Sheller
Gene Waldman
In-Kind
Pat Metheny (patmetheny.com)
Valley Forge Flowers
TV SPONSOR
RADIO SPONSOR
LASTING LEGACY AWARD SPONSORS
PRESENTING
PLATINUM
GOLD
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To Steve,
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...a Very Special Friend
Some people have good looks,
some have talent and some have a great personality.
But, you, in addition to all these virtues
have wisdom, kindness and compassion.
We are honored to have your friendship.
Congratulations on a well-deserved recognition!
Chris Lerman
Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer and Joe Neubauer
David Lerman and Shelley Wallock
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Congratulations, Steve,
on this richly
deserved award.
Green Tree School & Services
is able to bring a brighter
future to so many children
and their families because
of its friends and donors.
To each of Green Tree’s
many supporters,
we offer our sincere respect
and admiration.
— Rob and Susan Bartow
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I am so lucky to be able to call Julia and Steve my dear friends.
They represent the embodiment of what life is about —
a kind caring responsible couple always willing to give.
Lewis Katz
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CONGRATULATIONS
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Congratulations on being the first recipient of the
Lasting Legacy Award, Steve!
You are a true civic leader, hero and friend.
MRS. THOMAS J. HOLT, SR.
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National Penn proudly supports the 2014 Lasting Legacy
Award dinner and the Green Tree School & Services.
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From all of us to you, Steve.
You inspire us to work harder...
Congratulations on being the first
Lasting Legacy Award Honoree!
STEPHEN J.
HARMELIN
FROM THE STAFF OF GREEN TREE SCHOOL & SERVICES
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PROGRAM BOOK SPONSORS
BACK COVER
INSIDE FRONT COVER
INSIDE BACK COVER
FULL PAGE COLOR
FULL PAGE BLACK AND WHITE
HONOR TRIBUTES
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T H E B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S A N D S TA F F O F T H E B A R N E S F O U N D AT I O N
C O N G R AT U L AT E S T E P H E N J . H A R M E L I N O N T H E L A S T I N G L E G A C Y AWA R D .
Steve and Julia are valued members of the Barnes family,
and we celebrate their leadership.
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1622 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6305
Phone: 215/875-3000| Fax: 215/875-4604
www.bergermontague.com
Congratulations Steve on the Lasting Legacy Award
and for the establishment of the
Stephen and Julia Harmelin Fund for the
Arts and Creative Expression!
Your Friends at
Berger & Montague, P.C.
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Catulatis
Steve Harmelin
and
Green Tree School & Services
on this wonderful event!
— RICHARD BERKMAN AND TONI SEIDL —
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
LASTING LEGACY AWARDEE STEVE HARMELIN!
THANK YOU FOR ESTABLISHING THE
STEPHEN AND JULIA HARMELIN FUND FOR THE ARTS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION
OUR STUDENTS THANK YOU!
—JANE CORALLUZZO, P.C.
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ARMELIN
STEPHEN J. H preme Court
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Your exceptional legal career began when, as President,
I appointed you CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
at Central High in 1955. For over 5 decades, your brilliant mind and
great heart have shaped an extraordinary career of public service.
Congratulations and
MUCH LOVE, David and Colleen Leof
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THOMAS A. LEONARD, CHAIRMAN
OBERMAYER REBMANN MAXWELL & HIPPEL LLP
CONGRATULATES STEPHEN J. HARMELIN
UPON RECEIPT OF THE
LASTING LEGACY AWARD 2014
AND
THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE
STEPHEN AND JULIA HARMELIN FUND
FOR THE ARTS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION
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With respect and admiration
for all you have done,
and applause for all you will
continue to do.
Our best wishes
and warmest regards,
— Suzanne and Bruce Lindsay —
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congratulations
to Julia and Steve.
Your values and generosity enrich many lives.
Grateful to be your friends,
Nedra and Roger Richards
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Dear Steve,
Not only because you have shown exemplary leadership,
or quietly supported countless worthy causes . . .
but because you have done these,
and everything you embrace, with dignity, compassion
and a sense of total commitment,
we salute you!
You are among Philadelphia’s BEST and BRIGHTEST,
and we are proud to claim you as our FRIEND.
Suzanne and Norman Cohn
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Steve and Julia,
We are glad to honor you and
support The Stephen and Julia
Harmelin Fund for the Arts
and Creative Expression at
Green Tree School & Services.
With great affection,
Connie and David Girard-diCarlo
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STEPHEN HARMELIN
We are delighted to honor Stephen Harmelin
as the first honoree for the
“Lasting Legacy Award.”
One couldn’t find
a more worthy recipient.
Arthur & Betty Hausman
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Congratulations
My Friend
Stephen J. Harmelin
on this
Lasting Legacy Award
— LEON L. LEVY
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Parkway Corporation
150 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-569-8400
www.parkwaycorp.com
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Schnader is proud to support
the Green Tree School & Services’
Lasting Legacy Award Dinner...
and congratulates honoree
Stephen J. Harmelin
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Congratulations
STEPHEN J. HARMELIN
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S O N Y O U R
NUMEROUS AND L ASTING CONTRIBUTIONS
TO PHIL ADELPHIA.
YOUR RECORD FOR
INTEGRITY AND PHIL ANTHROPY
I S U N R I VA L E D .
— MR. & MRS. REED J. SLOGOFF —
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STRATTON
M A N A G E M E N T
C O M P A N Y
Providing Personalized Supervision of
Investment Portfolios
for Individuals & Institutions
Since 1972
Congratulations Steve Harmelin!
We are pleased to support Steve, Green Tree
School & Services, and all the dedicated
individuals striving to provide education and
therapeutic support programs for children
with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
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150 South Warner Road, Suite 460
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
610-941-0888
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Proudly Supports
Green Tree School & Services
&
Congratulates
Lasting Legacy Award Honoree
Stephen J. Harmelin
♦
Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer & Toddy, P.C.
1818 Market Street, 13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-569-2800
www.zarwin.com
♦
Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer & Toddy, P. C. is dedicated to serving the community through
charitable and philanthropic activities. For over 50 years, the firm and its members
have contributed their time, energy and money to make the world a better place.
Civic responsibility is a significant part of the culture at Zarwin, Baum.
www.zarwin.com/community
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HONOR TRIBUTES
In honor of Steve Harmelin.
Frank Binswanger, Jr. and Sue Binswanger
Congratulations to our friend Steve Harmelin.
Lynn and Joe Manko
Congratulations, Mr. Harmelin! You are a daily inspiration!
Jennifer Phan
Honoring Julian Green and all the special children at GTSS.
Steve and Sandy Sheller
In honor of GTS former executive director Herman Axelrod.
Gene Waldman
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GREEN TREE SCHOOL & SERVICES
MISSION
To discover, develop and deliver opportunities for children
with unique challenges and abilities to achieve their full potential.
VISION
Transforming Lives • Impacting Communities
VALUES
Integrity:
We commit to hold ourselves to the highest standards
of ethics and values in all that we undertake.
Compassion:
We commit to foster a community of inclusiveness
and celebrate the unique differences of all individuals.
Excellence:
We commit to challenge ourselves to ongoing improvement
in every aspect of our mission and work.
Safety:
We commit to create an environment that is safe
physically, emotionally and intellectually to assure success
for those we serve and employ.
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THANK YOU
Thanks to all GTSS employees. Their amazing dedication
to working with children with unique challenges and abilities is a daily inspiration.
Patricia Wellenbach
CEO
Julie Alleman
COO
Adam Kegley
CFO
Special thanks to the staff who volunteered their time this evening
to help make it a success and are listed below:
Olusoji Akinboro
Brenda Austin
Scott Bluebond
Renee Brooks
Tracy Brubaker
Ashara Cashaw
Liz Daly
Bonnie Farley
Karen Fisk
Edith Gamble
Stephanie Greco
Meggie Hughes
Deeandra Knight
Robin Phillips
Courtney Ridley
Renee Roff
Aleasa Walker
Lisa Wood
With gratitude to our student ambassadors and their families and guardians
who have joined us this evening. We applaud your courage
in meeting the challenges you face every day:
Michele Ciafalo
Dacia Clark-Nedd
Sharon Clark-Nedd
Justin Kaniper
Kathy Myers
Ora Myers
John Nedd
Corey Robinson
McKinley and Helen Robinson
Amir Taylor-Thomas
Ivory Taylor
Carl Webster
Special thanks to Fred Stein, Karen Homer, and Simon Kaufman.
Lists at time of printing.
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On behalf of the Richard L. Levy Family
and The Margaret G. Jacobs Charitable Trust,
we congratulate Stephen J. Harmelin on this Lasting Legacy Award.
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Celebrating the Creation of
the Stephen and Julia Harmelin
Fund for the Arts and Creative
Expression at Green Tree School
& Services. May this initiative
Transform Lives and Impact
Communities for generations
to come, creating a truly
Lasting Legacy.
MRS. THOMAS J. HOLT, SR.