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Our Thanks
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the National
2009 Local Host Committee
Convention Program Planning Committee, the Local Host
Committee and the other numerous chapters for ensur-
Honorary Chairs: Ginny and Dick
ing the success of The Arc’s 58th National Convention. We
Thornburgh
greatly appreciate your tireless efforts and commend your
commitment and dedication.
Convention Co-Chairs: Nancy Stampahar and
Nancy Green
2009 National Convention Committee
The Arc of the United
States Board Liaison: M.J. Bartelmay
Chair: M.J. Bartelmay
Management Team: Marsha Blanco*
Janet Albert-Herman
Nancy Murray*
Sam Givhan
Gary Horner*
Gary Horner
Home Away from Home: Meghan Gannon Anderson
Nancy Murray
Cheryl Simchak
Gina Sanabria
Rose Warman*
Murray Townsend
Volunteers: Cathy Downs*
Hospitality: Jenny Haglund
Walt Haglund
Maria Smith*
Cindy Short*
Evening Event: Connie Reilsono*
Children/Self-Advocate: Lisa Silverman
Brothers & Sisters Events: Jeanine Schultz*
Communications: Ann Becker*
Amy Wild
Registration: Becky Chambers*
Sightseeing: Rob Cene*
Transportation/
Accessibility: Gary Horner*
Dennis Ceccarelli*
Development/Exhibitors: Dave Tinker*
Finance: Cindy Short*
Information Systems: Steve McDonell*
*The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh/ACHIEVA Staff
Thank you to local vendors & sponsors:
Bender Consulting
Debbie Bogdan
Eat & Park
Family Video
FreshInk
Nancy Stampahar
Pennsylvania Connecting Communities
Rent-A-Center
Trust Franklin Press
THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES - 2009 NATIONAL CONVENTION - PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
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