Hudson Milestones
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TRUSTEES |
EXECUTIVE STAFF |
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Arlene Rutkowski
Chairman
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Peter Amadeo |
Teresa Maietti
CEO
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Sally Medeiros
Vice-Chairman
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Lynette Medeiros |
Akenten Oti
Chief Advisor of Auditing & Reporting
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Lauren Nardini
Treasurer
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Maria Velez, Esq. |
Jose Rosario
Director of Finance & Operations
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Karen Gray
Secretary
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Kathleen Ruiz
Director of Day Support Services
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Feliciano Lim
Parliamentarian
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Donna Dolan
Director of Compliance
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Lauren Nardini
Past-Chairman
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Tracey Belvedere
Executive Secretary
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Hudson Milestones
PROGRAM
Welcome and Opening Comments
Introductions and Acknowledgements
Introduction of Hudson Milestones Board Members,
Executive Staff, and All Stars for 2022
Dinner
Presentation of Year 2023 Recognizing Excellence Awards
Dancing
Auction
Hudson Milestones
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN HOME-GROWN HUDSON MILESTONES AWARD WINNERS
Kathleen Ruiz
Deborah Lorenzetti Professional of the Year Award Recipient
Michael Nardini
Ann Vrola Memorial Citizenship Award Recipient
Shonda Reeves; Jennifer Garcia; Janell Gallemore; Holghah Ochola; Sarika Vira; Nerissa Fairfax; Paul Njeru; Lakaisha Whiteside; Marilyn Moore; Jasmine Overton; Tiffany Britton; De'Nasia Cates
2022 All Star Recipients
Hudson Milestones
2023 RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE ANNUAL AWARDS
Tonight, Hudson Milestones honors the recipients of our Recognizing Excellence Annual Awards. These awards provide an opportunity for Hudson Milestones to formally acknowledge many of the organizations and individuals who help the agency to continue to provide quality services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities throughout Hudson County. The recipients of the awards were chosen from a large number of impressive nominees submitted in each award category. Final selections were made by Hudson Milestones' Board of Directors. These award winners have been patiently waiting since 2020 to be honored!
The Patricia O'Donnell Memorial Community Volunteer of the Year Award honors a Hudson County individual whose community involvement has helped Hudson Milestones accomplish its mission. It is presented in memory of former Board Director Emeritus, Patricia O'Donnell. This award is being presented posthumously in memory of Edward Rutkowski.
The William C. La Greca Memorial Community Volunteer of the Year Award honors a Hudson County individual whose community involvement has helped Hudson Milestones accomplish its mission. It is presented in memory of former Board President, William La Greca. This year's recipient is Unemployment Cost Control, specifically Adam Swartz, Industrial U. I. Services.
Hudson Milestones
2023 RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE ANNUAL AWARDS (CONTINUED)
The Deborah Lorenzetti Professional of the Year Award honors a staff member of Hudson Milestones who has demonstrated outstanding sensitivity and the ability to provide quality services which results in increased independence for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. It is presented in honor of former Chief Executive Officer, Deborah Lorenzetti. This year's recipient is Kathleen Ruiz, Director of Day Support Services.
The Ann Vrola Memorial Citizenship Award honors an individual who has an intellectual/developmental disability, resides in Hudson County and has distinguished him/herself by contributing to and participating fully in the community. This year's recipient is Michael Nardini.
The Nat S. Amadeo Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award honors that rare individual, who has over a prolonged period of years, displayed outstanding and exemplary effort and commitment to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities from Hudson County. It is presented in memory of former Board President, Nat Amadeo, Esq.. This year's recipient is Arlene Rutkowski, Board Chairman.
Hudson Milestones
In Memory of Former Board President
NAT AMADEO
Hudson Milestones Board of Directors
1981 - 2022
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Dedicated to the Clients
of Hudson Milestones
And I'd choose you;
in a hundred lifetimes,
in a hundred worlds,
in any version of reality,
I'd find you and
I'd choose you.
The Chaos of Stars
Teresa Maietti
Hudson Milestones
Chief Executive Officer
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Congratulations to the 2023 Award Recipients
from the Cruz & Rizzo Families!!!
Melitona & Dante Corpuz
Eufracia Cruz
Romulo & Leonida Cruz
Zosima Evangelista
Alejandro & Lina Gutierrez
Edgar & Tessie Jarencio
Benedicta Rizzo
Rose & Teodorico Sevilla
Armando & Bing Villamaria
Jose & Aida Villamaria
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Thank you Hudson Milestones
staff for providing such
wonderful support to so many.
Synogen Solutions
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Congratulations to all the Award Recipients!!!
Edward Rutkowski
Patricia O'Donnell Memorial Community
Volunteer of the Year Award
Arlene Rutkowski
Nat S. Amadeo Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
Kathleen Ruiz
Deborah Lorenzetti Professional of the Year Award
Michael Nardini
Ann Vrola Memorial Citizenship Award
Well deserved!
Eileen DeLeon; Flor Dimagiba; Angie Mendoza; Dennis Musa; Maureen Reyes
Cruz-Rizzo Family/Friends
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TERESA MAIETTI (CEO)
Thank you, Teresa, for your great leadership.
You are an inspiration to everyone!
Happy 25th anniversary of dedicated service and commitment to Hudson Milestones. Congratulations!
With love and gratitude,
Cruz/Rizzo Family & Friends
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Dedicated to Hudson Milestones:
A BIG "THANK YOU" FOR YOUR LOVE AND
SUPPORT FOR OVER 70 YEARS FOR THE
CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES YOU SERVE
THROUGHOUT HUDSON COUNTY!
Best Wishes and Continued Success!
Chris & Pam
Cruz-Rizzo Family
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Congratulations to Hudson Milestones for providing such quality services for over 70 years!
Thank you and best wishes for continued success!
Cruz-Rizzo Family/Friends
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To the Board of Directors:
Thank you for your support and continued commitment to the mission of the Agency.
To the Staff of Hudson Milestones:
Thank you for your love, support, and wonderful caring service to our Hudson Milestones clients and families!
To Teresa Maietti & Tracey Belvedere:
Congratulations and thank you for your hard work and tireless effort to ensure our Annual Dinner Dance is always a success.
With Much Appreciation,
Winston and Ryan Ang; Leonida Eng; Erlinda Pambuena; Eden Ronquillo
Cruz-Rizzo Family/Friends
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Congratulations to our dear friends, Arlene and Ed Rutkowski,
for the recognition of your pioneering spirit and dedication to Hudson Milestones. Arlene and Ed's time and talents have served the men and women of Hudson Milestones through the organizing of fishing excursions, providing special meals to staff and clients in group homes during the months of isolation throughout the COVID pandemic, acknowledging staff by sending lunches and treats for holidays, and attending meetings to support the continuation of excellence of the Hudson Milestones organization without seeking praise or accolades.
The Medeiros family would like to acknowledge Arlene and Edward for their spirit and efforts on behalf of Hudson Milestones. We know that Ed will continue his work for Hudson Milestones by always standing as a beacon by his example to future generations and he will shine his light upon us from his heavenly place. Arlene will still tirelessly provide Hudson Milestones with her leadership, kindness, generosity and love!
Our love and appreciation to you both!
Sally, Paul, Lynette, and Paul Medeiros
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Thank you Hudson Milestones
staff for providing such
wonderful support to so many.
Morris Security Electronics
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The Nat S. Amadeo Distinguished
Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to
Arlene F. Rutkowski
For her years of dedication and commitment to the mission
of Hudson Milestones.
Congratulations!!
The Rutkowski Family
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In loving memory of
Edward Rutkowski
Recipient of the
Patricia O'Donnell Memorial
Community Volunteer Award
May his spirit of giving live on for the enjoyment of the Hudson Milestones Family.
Arlene, Craig and The Rutkowski Family
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Dedicated To the Clients We Serve...I wouldn't change you for the world, but I would change the world for you.
To Our Boss...Thank you for your leadership and vision. You're the reason for our success. It is tough to find a supportive boss like you.
Congratulations, to the World's Best CEO, on making 25 years!
From the Staff in the Department of Quality Assurance:
Domonique, Kamil, Jeannie, Kristin, Ilana, Monica, and Ericka
"Quality means doing it right when no one is looking."
Henry Ford
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"Always work hard and have fun in what you do
because I think that's when you're more successful.
You have to choose to do it." - Simone Biles
Thank you to all the Hudson Milestones employees who
CHOOSE to be here every day, take such great care of
our clients, and have fun while doing it!
I would like to give a special thank you to all of my
QA staff for working hard to ensure we are in compliance,
and for always remembering why we are here...
for the enrichment of our clients.
Donna Dolan
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Congratulations to Hudson Milestones
for over 70 years of support.
From the Lim Family
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Thank you, Tracey Belvedere, Executive Secretary,
for the good work you've done with the virtual Ad
Journal and Annual Dinner Dance. Your tireless
effort to ensure its success is very much appreciated!
Love,
Dulce & Jade Lopez
Cruz-Rizzo Family
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Dear Mom,
Congratulations on
25 years
with Hudson Milestones!!
Love, your son
Michael Maietti
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To the Board of Directors of Hudson Milestones:
In the most simple and sincere terms, thank you.
To the Staff of Hudson Milestones:
It's been said that you make a living by what you get,
and you make a life by what you give.
To the Clients of Hudson Milestones:
You make up some of the most beautiful
moments that ever happened in my life.
You are truly an inspiration to me.
Thank you for being teachers on how to love life!
Teresa Maietti
Chief Executive Officer
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Congratulations,
Kathleen Ruiz!!!
On receiving the Deborah Lorenzetti
Professional of the Year Award.
Teresa Maietti, CEO
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In Special Recognition of:
Edward Rutkowski
Recipient of the Patricia O'Donnell Memorial Community Volunteer of the Year Award
Arlene Rutkowski
Recipient of the Nat S. Amadeo Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
Michael Nardini
Recipient of the Ann Vrola Memorial Citizenship Award
Congratulations on your well-deserved honors!!
Teresa Maietti, CEO
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Congratulations!!!
Hudson Milestones
2022 All Star Recipients:
Tiffany Britton; De'Nasia Cates; Nerissa Fairfax; Janell Gallemore; Jennifer Garcia; Marilyn Moore; Paul Njeru; Holghah Ochola; Jasmine Overton; Shonda Reeves; Sarika Vira; Lakaisha Whiteside
Teresa Maietti, CEO
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An enormous thank you to all of the hardworking staff at Hudson Milestones, for your continued dedication and tireless work, and for all you contribute on a daily basis!
Congratulations to all of the award recipients in 2020!
Arlene Rutkowski
Edward Rutkowski
Michael Nardini
Kathleen Ruiz
Adam Swartz, Industrial U.I. Services
Well deserved!
Lynette Medeiros
Hudson Milestones Board Member
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Deepest gratitude for the work and dedication of Teresa Maietti, CEO;
the Board of Directors; Directors and Staff of Hudson Milestones; and
Tracey Belvedere, Executive Secretary!
Congratulations to all the award recipients!
Arlene Rutkowski
Edward Rutkowski
Michael Nardini
Kathleen Ruiz
Adam Swartz, Industrial U. I. SRVCS.
Thank you for your selfless work!
SALLY MEDEIROS
Vice-Chairperson, Board of Directors
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To the Staff of Hudson Milestones, thank you
for your tireless commitment, friendship,
respect and support you bring to the
organization and the clients you serve.
You are all ALL STARS in my book!
Congratulations to all the award recipients
and Happy 25th Anniversary to Teresa Maietti!
Lauren Nardini Branco
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Thank you, Board of Directors, for your support.
Thank you, Teresa Maietti, CEO, for your leadership.
Thank you, to my staff in the Department of Finance & Operations, for working together and getting things done.
Without all of you, the great work we do would not be possible!
Jose Rosario
Director of Finance & Operations
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CONGRATULATIONS
TERESA MAIETTI, CEO
For dedicating a quarter of a century
to Hudson Milestones.
25 YEARS!!!
Jose Rosario
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
KATHLEEN RUIZ
FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK!
LOVE, MOM & DAD
Georgia and Vincent Ruiz
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Board of Directors - We deeply admire you. We appreciate the effort and time you put into each accomplishment our agency receives. Thank you for your passion and generosity. Continue to inspire and soar higher.
CEO - The agency is where it is because of you! You're a fabulous mentor who understands what your employees need and when. You are truly an inspiration to your staff. Your strong leadership skills, along with the support and dedication you show your team, has earned you much respect and admiration. We feel lucky to be members of your staff. Thank you for being a wonderful CEO! Jose - Not many people have the privilege to work under someone as caring and understanding as you. We just wanted to express our appreciation for your guidance and support. Your motivation and kindness are a few traits that make you the great leader that you are today. A special thank you to the other Department Directors and Executive Staff for your support and guidance throughout the year!
Finance & Operations Staff
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Thank you Hudson Milestones
staff for providing such
wonderful support to so many.
The Fiore Family
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Bayonne Chapter of UNICO National
"Serving the Bayonne Community for Over 70 Years"
OFFICERS
Joseph Marchitto, President
Kenneth Baran, Vice-President
Paul Newman, Treasurer
Chris Romano, Secretary
Joseph Skillender, Sergeant-at-Arms
Vito Bilotta, District Governor
Rev. Joseph Barbone, Chaplain
The Executive Committee and Members of The Bayonne Chapter of UNICO National Congratulate the Hudson Milestones Recognizing Excellence Award Recipients.
UNICO National Bayonne Chapter
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Congratulations to all
the award winners, and
to Teresa Maietti, CEO, for 25 years of dedicated service
to Hudson Milestones!
Tracey Belvedere
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Congratulations to
Hudson Milestones on
another successful year!
Karen Gray
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Congratulations to Hudson Milestones
for over 70 years of support.
Henn & Nardini Contracting
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Here are just a few words we
could use to describe you.
Congratulations, Kathleen!
Jasmine and Lakaisha
Hudson Milestones
Day Support Services
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Thank you, Hudson Milestones staff, for providing such wonderful support to so many.
Carol and Steve Lefelt
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Congratulations to our son,
Michael Nardini,
on being awarded the
2023 Ann Vrola Memorial Citizenship Award!
Michael, to know you is to love you, and we certainly do with all of our hearts. Despite the many obstacles life has thrown your way, your willingness to persevere through it all is inspiring to us, and all of those around you. Mommy & Daddy are so very proud of your accomplishments, and for being recognized by your peers, and throughout the community.
Antonio & Michelle Nardini
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Dedicated to the Staff of
Hudson Milestones:
Thank you for everything you do
for all of us, your clients.
We are very lucky and
blessed to have you!
Congratulations, Jasmine and Lakaisha, on receiving 2022 All Star Awards!
Love,
Frank Rizzo
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Thank you Hudson Milestones
staff for providing such
wonderful support to so many.
Mike ~ Stanlaw Fitness
Tribute Listing
Congratulations to Hudson Milestones for over 70 years of support. Albert & Char Chin
Congratulations, Teresa & Tracey, on your work anniversary milestones! Jennifer Connolly
Thank you Hudson Milestones staff for providing such wonderful support to so many. Marina Corpus
Thank you to all the staff, for all you do! Cruz/Rizzo Family
Congratulations to Hudson Milestones for over 70 years of support. Lana's Unisex Hair Salon
The best preparation for tomorrow is trying your best today. Shonda Reeves
Congratulations, Hudson Milestones! Delia Vicedo
Name Listing
Sairone & Jonathan Camaya
Nerissa Fairfax
Jade and Dulce Lopez
Harriet and Debby Werner
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