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THURSDAY | JUNE 5, 2014 | 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 our community individuals who are visionary
have been champions for initiatives and issues leaders who are not distracted by the perceptions
that transform Philadelphia and have a lasting and misconceptions. They see a vision for what
impact on its citizens. Green Tree School & can be; they see the potential for change that
Services sees this award as a visible way to when achieved, opens the door to amazing
recognize those in our community who have opportunities to improve the lives of the citizens
been at the forefront of bringing positive of Philadelphia and ultimately have a lasting
change to the Philadelphia region. impact on our region. These individ-
uals see how the impossible can and
Since 1957, this organization has does become possible.
dedicated itself to its mission of
educating and supporting children They are stalwart in their determina-
who, in spite of their unique chal- tion to work towards a shared vision
lenges, deserve the chance to realize that brings diverse constituencies
their abilities. These children need together to advocate for and create
a voice to advocate for them. change. They are tireless workers in
building consensus and what they
The road to helping these children achieve seems effortless but the
is not an easy one; it is fraught with reality is quite the opposite. They take
perceptions and misconceptions that on tough causes and as dedicated
individuals with special needs do not change agents create Lasting Legacies
have talents and abilities and they can easily that will benefit our region and its citizens for
be ignored as their value as members of our generations to come.
community is not always readily apparent.
However, through the dedication and determi- Congratulations to my friend, Steve Harmelin.
nation of individuals who see the possibility I can think of no one more deserving of this
and potential that lie deep inside these children, award and we are thrilled to celebrate this
what many say is impossible, becomes possible. occasion with you and those who love you.
There are many issues or initiatives that are All the best,
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 Public Library to release the document from its
champion initiatives and issues that transform archives and arrange for its future display at the
Philadelphia and have a lasting impact on its National Constitution Center.
citizens. Stephen J. Harmelin embodies this award
This was not the first time Steve worked tirelessly
in so many ways.
to return a historic document to its home state.
While immersed in the daily responsibilities of In 2003, he worked with FBI agents to recover
lawyer/builder and law firm execu- for North Carolina its Bill of Rights
tive, he has won numerous awards which had been missing for over
including the Philadelphia Bar 138 years. His undercover efforts
Association’s Replansky Award in that recovery have been docu-
where peers recognize an individ- mented on the History Channel and
ual who possesses extraordinary in two recent best-selling books.
legal skills and integrity, as well Steve was awarded a Certificate
as the prestigious HOBY Albert of Distinguished Service from the
Schweitzer Leadership Award. The Director of the FBI for his role in
latter is bestowed upon individuals this recovery effort.
who serve as an inspiration to As a supporter of the Arts, Steve
our nation’s youth; past recipients was honored to be a part of the
include President and Mrs. Ronald legal team that negotiated the
Reagan, Vice President and Mrs. Al Gore, and $60 million necessary to keep Thomas Eakins’
Ted Turner. The Gross Clinic in Philadelphia. He has served
In the spring of 2013, Steve saw his five-year for more than a decade on the board that built
effort to locate and restore to Pennsylvania its the beautiful new Barnes Foundation gallery
original copy of the Bill of Rights realized. The on the Parkway, as well as the boards that built
document had been presumed lost and missing both the National Constitution Center and the
from the Commonwealth for almost 200 years. Pennsylvania Convention Center. He personifies
With Steve leading the way, Pennsylvania was the lawyer/statesmen every region needs to
able to reach an agreement with the New York prosper and is a most worthy recipient of the
Lasting Legacy Award.
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SPONSORS
TABLE SPONSORS PROGRAM BOOK ADS Fran and Leon L. Levy
Presenting Sponsor Inside Front Cover Stephanie A. Middleton
Dilworth Paxson, LLP The Honickman Family Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Mr. and Mrs. Reed J. Slogoff
Inside Back Cover Stratton Management Company
and Joe Neubauer
The Margaret G. Jacobs Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer
Platinum Sponsor Charitable Trust & Toddy, P.C.
Rob and Susan Bartow Back Cover Joseph S. Zuritsky – Parkway Corp.
Harmelin Media Mrs. Thomas J. Holt, Sr.
Lewis Katz Honor Tributes
Full Page Color Frank Binswanger, Jr. and
Gold Sponsor Armstrong, Doyle & Carroll, Inc. Sue Binswanger
Mrs. Thomas J. Holt, Sr. Barnes Foundation Lynn and Joe Manko
National Penn Bank Berger & Montague, P.C. Jennifer Phan
Patricia D. Wellenbach Richard Berkman and Toni Seidl Steve and Sandy Sheller
WHYY Carson Choice Retirement Gene Waldman
Silver Sponsor Solutions, Inc.
Aqua Jane Coralluzzo, P.C. In-Kind
Brownstone Public Relations Cozen O'Connor Pat Metheny (patmetheny.com)
Suzanne and Norman Cohn EisnerAmper LLP Valley Forge Flowers
The Doug and Maria DeVos Independence Blue Cross
TV SPONSOR
Foundation Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, Inc.
Thomas B. Hagen David and Colleen Leof
Larry and Nancy Hall Thomas A. Leonard, Chairman,
Mrs. Carole Isen Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell
Bob Jones and Innovative & Hippel LLP
Compensation & Benefits Concepts Suzanne and Bruce Lindsay
RADIO SPONSOR
National Constitution Center Nedra and Roger Richards
Santander Marcia and Ronald Rubin
Saul Ewing LLP Full Page Black & White
Constance Smukler Suzanne and Norman Cohn
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP Ambassador David and Connie
Brian Tierney, Brian Communications Girard-diCarlo
Barry and Elsa Waxman Arthur and Betty Hausman
HEITS Building Services
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LASTING LEGACY AWARD SPONSORS
PRESENTING
PLATINUM
GOLD
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To Steve,
— 12 —...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
— 13 —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
— 16 —CONGRATULATIONS l
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.
— 17 —National Penn proudly supports the 2014 Lasting Legacy
Award dinner and the Green Tree School & Services.
— 18 —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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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.
— 25 —Catulatis
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
the Su
Chief Justice of
Central Hig h School, 1955
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
— 33 —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
— 34 —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
— 39 —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
— 40 —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.
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— 42 —Congratulations
My Friend
Stephen J. Harmelin
on this
Lasting Legacy Award
— LEON L. LEVY
— 43 —Parkway Corporation
150 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-569-8400
www.parkwaycorp.com
— 44 —Schnader is proud to support
the Green Tree School & Services’
Lasting Legacy Award Dinner...
and congratulates honoree
Stephen J. Harmelin
— 45 —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 —
— 46 —STRATTON
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Providing Personalized Supervision of
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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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— 47 —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
— 48 —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.
— 52 —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 Julie Alleman Adam Kegley
CEO COO CFO
Special thanks to the staff who volunteered their time this evening
to help make it a success and are listed below:
Olusoji Akinboro Liz Daly Deeandra Knight
Brenda Austin Bonnie Farley Robin Phillips
Scott Bluebond Karen Fisk Courtney Ridley
Renee Brooks Edith Gamble Renee Roff
Tracy Brubaker Stephanie Greco Aleasa Walker
Ashara Cashaw Meggie Hughes 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 Kathy Myers McKinley and Helen Robinson
Dacia Clark-Nedd Ora Myers Amir Taylor-Thomas
Sharon Clark-Nedd John Nedd Ivory Taylor
Justin Kaniper Corey Robinson Carl Webster
Special thanks to Fred Stein, Karen Homer, and Simon Kaufman.
Lists at time of printing.
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— 54 —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.
— 55 —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.
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