Administrators
of
Volunteer Services
of
Central New York
2010-2011
MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTORY
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ADMINISTRATORS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES OF CENTRAL NEW YORK
P.O. BOX 529
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13201
The Administrators of Volunteer Services of Central New York (AVS/CNY) is a professional association
representing a diverse array of directors and coordinators of volunteer services, from public and private
human services, health and community organizations. AVS/CNY was formed two decades ago to serve
as a resource to members and community organizations. Today AVS/CNY continues to support and
promote the concept of volunteerism while continually elevating and enhancing the profession of
administrators of volunteer services.
As the field of volunteer management continues to grow, we must be responsive to the increased need for
professional development, networking among members and the promotion of volunteerism in Central
New York. AVS/CNY is designed not only to enhance our profession but to nurture ourselves as well.
The key to our success is promoting teamwork, working together to develop a cadre of volunteers for all
agencies through the spirit of camaraderie.
Success in life has nothing to
do with what you gain in life
or accomplish for yourself.
It's what you do for others. Danny Thomas
Don't ever question the value of
volunteers. Noah's Ark was built
by volunteers; the Titanic was
built by professionals.
"There are two ways of
spreading light: to be the candle
or the mirror that reflects it."-Edith Wharton
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AVS/CNY Membership Directory
Board of Directors
Executive Committee:
Suzanne Cucola, Treasurer
New Hope Family Services
315-437-8300
newhopefam@aol.com
Toni Buckley, Co-Treasurer
Catholic Charities Elderly Services
315-424-1820
tbuckley@ccoc.us
Betty Carroll, Secretary
Center for Community Alternatives
315-422-5638
bcarroll@communityalternatives.org
Standing Committee:
Lynn Hy, Past President
Food Bank of Central New York
437-1899 ext. 247
lhy@foodbankcny.org
Shannon Ryan, Membership Chair
Spanish Action League of Onondaga County, Inc.
315-475-6153
execassistant@laligaonline.com
Donna Nash, Program Chair
Catholic Charities Director of RSVP
315-424-1812
dnash@ccoc.us
Barb Craner, Nominating Chair
Fayetteville Free Library
315-637-6374 x309
bcraner@fayettevillefreelibrary.org
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AVS/CNY MEMBERSHIP LIST
2010-2011
Listed by Agency
AIDS Community Resources
Mary Doody, Director of Volunteer Services
627 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
315-475-2430
volunteer@aidscommunityresources.com
www.aidscommunityresources.com
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The Mission of AIDS Community Resources is three fold:
To prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases;
To provide support services to those who are living with HIV/AIDS; and
 To promote sexual literacy and wise sexual decision making
Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter
Janice Durant, Chief Executive Officer
441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
315-472-4201 ext. 108
mmcmahon@alzcny.org
jdurant@alzcny.org
www.alzcny.org
The Alzheimer’s Association is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to providing leadership to eliminate
Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, while enhancing care and support services for
individuals and their families.
American Red Cross
Daniel Harmony, Director of Volunteer & Youth Services
220 Herald Place, Syracuse NY 13202
315-234-2217
dharmony@syrarc.org
www.syrarc.org
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the
Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people
prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Baldwinsville Volunteer Center, Inc.
Nancy Conley, Executive Director
44 Oswego Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
315-638-0251
bvillevolunteers@yahoo.com
bvillevolunteers.org
The Baldwinsville Volunteer Center is the only local community volunteer center in Onondaga County, funded 100% through
community donations. Our goal is to increase volunteerism by providing volunteer matching, and nurturing new volunteer
based programs and initiatives. Our mission statement is “mobilizing people and resources to meet community needs.”
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Programs Operated by the Baldwinsville Volunteer Center include: Christmas Bureau, Thanksgiving baskets, mentoring, senior
driving program, information and referral helpline.
Camp Good Days & Special Times, Inc.
Jessica Mayer, CNY Regional Director
356 North Midler Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13206
315-434-9477
jmayer@campgooddays.org
www.campgooddays.org
Camp Good Days is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults, and families whose lives have been touched
by cancer and other life challenges. Camp provides summer residential and day camping programs as well as year round
activities and support.
Catholic Charities Elderly Services
Donna Nash, Director of RSVP
2826 Lemoyne Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13211
315-424-1810 ext. 12
dnash@ccoc.us
The Elderly Services mission statement is to provide programs which enable seniors to remain safely in their own homes.
RSVP’s mission statement is to engage persons 55 and above in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to
provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers.
Catholic Charities
Toni Buckley, Onondaga County Ombudsman Coordinator
2826 Lemoyne Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13211
315-424-1810 ext. 13
tbuckley@ccoc.us
The Elderly Services mission statement is to provide programs which enable seniors to remain safely in their own homes. The
mission statement of the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman is to protect the health, safety, welfare, human and civil
rights of the people living in nursing homes and adult care facilities.
Center for Community Alternatives
Betty Carroll, Program Coordinator, Onondaga CASA
115 East Jefferson Street, Suite 300, Syracuse, NY 13202
315-422-5638 ext. 223
bcarroll@communityalternatives.org
www.communityalternatives.org
Center for Community Alternatives promotes reintegrative justice and a reduced reliance on incarceration through advocacy,
services and public policy development in pursuit of civil and human rights.
Enable
Beth Knight, HR Specialist
1603 Court Street
Syracuse NY 13208
315-410-3364
bknight@enablecny.org
www.enablecny.org
Enable was incorporated in 1948 by a group of parents to provide services for children with cerebral palsy. Since then, the
Agency has expanded to serve children and adults of all ages with developmental, physical, and health related disabilities. All
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Agency programs are designed to enable people with disabilitites to enjoy a better quality of life through a variety of services.
The Agency’s principles are choice, inclusion, empowerment, and family involvement.
Exceptional Family Resources
Dana Poulin, Community Recreation Coordinator
1820 Lemoyne Ave, Syracuse, NY 13208
315-478-1466 ext. 304
dpoulin@contactefr.org
www.contactefr.org
Exceptional Family Resources (EFR) partners with individuals with disabilities and their families, providing services,
information, advocacy and other supports to enhance lives and foster community acceptance.
Fayetteville Free Library
Barbara J. Craner, Program/Volunteer Coordinator
300 Orchard Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066
315-637-6374 ext. 309
bcraner@fayettevillefreelibrary.org
www.fayettevillefreelibrary.org
Hospice of CNY
Susan Conover, Volunteer Program Manager
990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088
315-634-1100 x139
sconover@hospicecny.org
www.hospicecny.org
Michele Devlin, Volunteer Office Coordinator
990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088
315-634-1100 x. 123
mdevlin@hospicecny.org
www.hospicecny.org
Hospice of CNY provides comprehensive interdisciplinary care for persons at end of life.
Housing Visions
Kathy Alibrandi, Resident Program Coordinator
1201 East Fayette Street, Suite 26, Syracuse, NY 13210
315-472-3820
kalibrandi@housingvisions.org
www.housingvisions.org
Rhonda O’Connor, Director of Community Engagement, Visions for Change
1201 East Fayette Street, Suite 26, Syracuse, NY 13210
315-218-0938
roconnor@vfcinc.org
Revitalizing and sustaining neighborhoods through a comprehensive approach that improves quality of life.
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Interfaith Works of CNY
Larry Crinnin, Program Director, Senior Companion Program
3049 East Genesee Street
Syracuse NY 13224
449-3453
lcrinnin@interfaithworkcny.org
www.interfaithworkscny.org
InterFaith Works of Central New York, through education, service and dialogue, affirms the dignity of each person and every
faith community and works to create relationships and understanding among us. Senior Companions provide social,
recreational, home management, and advocacy services to the elderly residents of Onondaga, Cayuga, and Madison Counties.
By assisting with daily living activities and providing companionship, we enable adults in need to remain independent in their
own homes.
Interreligious Food Consortium
Michele Jordan, Executive Director
222 Teall Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13207
315-474-8855
ifcifc@hotmail.com
www.ifccny.org
Literacy Volunteer of Greater Syracuse
Robyn Smith, Program Manager
2111 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13205
471-1300
rsmith@lvgs.org
www.lvgs.org
We teach people how to read, write and speak English. We do that by: training lay people to tutor using one-on-one or small
group instruction; having a collaborative tutoring model which is student centered; providing literacy services in the
workplace; and serving primarily adults aged 16 and older functioning at or below the 6th grade level.
Meals on Wheels of Syracuse Inc.
Jeffrey Banta, Volunteer Coordinator
300 Burt Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
315-478-5948 ext. 213
volunteer@meals.org
www.meals.org
Our mission is to organize, plan and administer the service of delivering nutritious meals, nutrition education and resource
assistance to people living in our community unable to do so for themselves.
Meals on Wheels, North Area
Donna Barrett, Director of Operations
413 Church Street, Syracuse, NY 13212
315-452-1402
Donnamb22@yahoo.com
Our mission is to prepare and deliver meals to the elderly and homebound living in Onondaga County. We have been operating
since the late 1960’s. To fulfill our mission we engage 250 volunteers weekly. On any given day, we prepare and deliver meals
to 200+ clients.
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National Kidney Foundation of Central New York
Terry Rose, Director of Volunteer Services
731 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203
315-476-0311
volunteercoordinator@cnykidney.org
www.cnykidney.org
The mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Central New York is to prevent kidney and urinary tract disease, improve
the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for
transplantation.
New Hope Family Services
Suzanne Cucola, Computer Services Coordinator
3519 James Street, Syracuse NY 13206
315-437-8300
newhopefam@aol.com
www.newhopefamilyservices.com
To be Christ's hands extended to offer hope and help to people with pregnancy, parenting, adoption, or post-abortion needs in
the Syracuse area and throughout the State of New York.
Onondaga Community College
Maria Malagisi, Service Learning/Volunteer Coordinator
4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215
315-498-7207
malagism@sunyocc.edu
www.sunyocc.edu
Onondaga County Health Department, Volunteer Coordinator
Bobbi Alcock, CNYMRC Coordinator
421 Montgomery Street, 9th Fl., Syracuse, NY 13203
315-435-3648
bobbialcock@ongov.net
www.ongov.net/health
Partners in Learning, Inc.
Theresa Pagano, Chief Executive Officer
422 Gifford Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
315-435-4967
tpagano@partners-in-learning.org
www.partners-in-learning.org
www.ppcadvocacy.org
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Person to Person & Citizen Advocacy
Kate Ward, Volunteer Coordinator
401 N. Salina Street, Ste. 300, Syracuse, NY 13203
315-472-9190
Oneadvocat4@aol.com
www.ppcadvocacy.org
Person to Person & Citizen Advocacy provides for persons with developmental disabilities.
Plank Road Chamber of Commerce
Angela Tucciarone, Executive Director
5885 East Circle Drive, Suite 225, Cicero, NY 13039
315-458-4181
angela@plankroadchamber.com
www.plankroadchamber.com
Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region Inc.
Kathy Pexton, Regional Manager of Volunteers/Special Events
114 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14605
585-546-2771 x338 (Rochester)
315-475-5540 x222 (Syracuse)
kpexton@pprsr.org
www.pprsr.org
Rescue Mission
Lisa De Angelo, Director of Volunteer Services
155 Gifford Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
315-701-3841
Lisa_deangelo@rmsyr.org
www.rmsyr.org
Our mission is to share Christ's love and provide biblically-based services that meet the spiritual and practical needs of
the poor.
Spanish Action League of Onondaga County, Inc. (La Liga)
Shannon Ryan, Executive Assistant
700 Oswego Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
315-475-6153 ext. 218
execassistant@laligaonline.com
www.spanishactionleague.com
The mission of the Spanish Action League is to build on the rich cultural heritage of the Latino community by advancing its
independence and growth through advocacy, counseling and education.
St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center
Michelle Viau, Director
813 Fay Road, Syracuse, NY 13205
315-703-0687
Michelle.viau@st-camillus.org
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St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center of a not-for-profit organization dedicated to caring for life through a
broad range of health care services.
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
Elizabeth Mix, Community Service & Service Learning Coordinator
110 Bray, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210
315-470-4909
emix@esf.edu
www.esf.edu
SUNY ESF’s mission is to advance knowledge and skills and to promote the leadership necessary for the stewardship of both
the natural and designed environments.
Syracuse City School District
Joseph J. Lancaster, Volunteer Liaison
725 Harrison Street, Syracuse NY 13210
315-435-4295
jlancaster@scsd.us
www.syracusecityschools.com
Syracuse Northeast Community Center
Vanessa Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator
716 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse NY 13203
315-472-6343
vjohnson@snccsyr.org
www.snccsyr.org
Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public & Community Service
at Syracuse University (CPCS)
Liz Occhino, Assistant Director
237 Schine Student Center, Syracuse NY 13069
315-443-3051
eeochin@syr.edu
www.students.syr.edu/cpcs/
Cristalyn Vargas, Graduate Student for Civic Engagement
237 Schine Student Center, Syracuse NY 13069
315-443-3051
crvargas@syr.edu
www.students.syr.edu/cpcs/
The Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public and Community Service (CPCS) is the centerpiece of the University’s community
engagement initiative encouraging students, faculty, and staff to work together for intellectual, ethical, professional and
personal development through reciprocal learning in partnership with the community.
CPCS reflects the University’s heritage and guiding values of Quality, Caring, Diversity, Innovation and Service. Through
CPCS endeavors, these values spill over into every aspect of campus culture, thereby enhancing our tradition of service and
social responsibility in keeping with the University’s mission to learn through teaching, research, scholarship and creative
accomplishment.
The Assistant Director oversees the Service Learning Program, allows students to participate in an organized service activity
that meets community defined needs. Students receive academic credit for processing and reflecting on the service activity
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within the curriculum. CPCS also collects and distributes information on one-time projects, short-term and long-term service
projects.
The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area
Bonny McCabe, Volunteer Coordinator
677 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
315-479-1321
bonny.mccabe@use.salvationarmy.org
www.sasyr.org
Tekla Henderson, Human Resource Associate
teklahenderson@use.salvationarmy.org
www.sasyr.org
The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services is dedicated to meeting human needs without discrimination and so demonstrate
the gospel teaching of Jesus Christ.
Transitional Living Services
Barbara Ackley, Assistant to the Director of Human Resources
420 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
315-218-0809
backley@tls-onondaga.org
www.tls-onondaga.org
We serve individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health issues, and traumatic brain injuries, and provide support to
many of their families. We are more that two hundred professional individuals dedicated to helping you achieve what you want
in life.
United Way of CNY
Shannon Feeney, Success By 6 & Volunteerism Associate
PO Box 2129, Syracuse NY 13220-2129
315-428-2225
sfeeney@united-cny.org
www.unitedway-cny.org
United Way of Central New York's mission: To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.
The Volunteerism Associate is responsible for recruiting, placing and retaining volunteers; maintaining a network volunteers
and volunteer-service opportunities; serving as the administrator for United Way of Central New York's volunteer website, 1800-Volunteer.org; managing all volunteer initiatives at United Way and within United Way's network; and generating
excitement, inspiration and recognition of volunteerism.
Upstate Medical University
Rhonda Butler, Volunteer Services
750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210
315-464-5180
butler@upstate.edu
www.upstate.edu
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It is the mission of Upstate Medical University to improve the health of the communities we serve through education,
biomedical research and health care.
Vera House, Inc.
Karen Hargrave, Volunteer Coordinator
6181 Thompson Road, Syracuse NY 13206
315-425-0818 ext. 249
khargrave@verahouse.org
www.verahouse.org
It is the mission of Vera House, Inc. to end all domestic and sexual violence, to assist families in crisis,
to support those affected by domestic and sexual violence to live safe, self-sufficient lives, to empower women and children,
and to promote a culture of equality and respect in relationships.
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History of
Administrators of Volunteer Services of Central New York
Informal meetings began to take place in 1972 when a few people in health related agencies who coordinated volunteer
services felt it was important to discuss ideas, concerns and needs. A workshop was presented jointly with the Volunteer
Center on “Friendly Visitors”.
In 1974 regular meeting times were established and programs planned to develop basic skills and offer tools to persons
coordinating or supervising volunteers. A minimum membership fee of $.50 was required. Membership was opened to
include all individuals who administered or assisted in administering volunteer services in any organization or agency in
Central New York.
The birth of the Administrators of Volunteer Services of Central New York was in 1979. We emerged as a professional
organization with a set of By-Laws. Officers were elected and committees established.
We now have 57 members representing 44 agencies. Our purpose is still today what it was twenty-six years ago: “to support
and promote the concept of volunteerism; to contribute to the principles and practices of sound volunteer administration; to
serve as a support and an educational/training resource to members and community organizations; and to promote the
professional development of volunteer service administrators.”
AVS/CNY celebrated its tenth anniversary in June 1989 with a luncheon and proclamation recognizing volunteerism presented
by Nicholas Pirro, Onondaga County Executive. The highlight of the 1989-1990 year was the formation of the Professional
Development Task Force for the membership to offer professional support and development to each other. In 1994 the third
Wall of Fame in Onondaga County, which was placed in a local mall during National Volunteer Week, and listed 13,000
volunteers from 63 agencies.
Awards and Special Recognitions
September 14, 1987
The Volunteer Center of Syracuse and Onondaga county presented a plaque to the Administrators of AVS CNY to recognize
them “for their outstanding contribution and support” to the volunteer connection.
April 26-may 2, 1992
The State of New York recognized the week as “volunteer week” in the State of New York.
April 18, 1993
Harold c. Brown, Jr., duly elected member of the State Assembly of New York, recognized “that in Administrators of
Volunteer Services of Central New York we have an outstanding citizen, one who is worthy of the esteem of both the
community and the great State of New York.
April 22-28, 1996
The AVS of CNY is honored through “volunteer week: in the city of Syracuse and Onondaga county once again.”
April 13-19, 1997
Nicholas J. Pirro, county executive of the county of Onondaga, and Roy A. Bernardi, mayor of Syracuse, proclaims “volunteer
week” in Onondaga County and the city of Syracuse.
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Excellence Award
In 1998, the AVS Excellence Award was established to honor a current member of AVS who demonstrates exceptional
performance that supported their agency’s mission statement, innovation with volunteer recruitment, recognition and retention,
and creativity in starting new programs.
It was brought to the Board’s attention in 2007 that there was a need to reexamine the nomination/selection process due to
additional job responsibilities related to and often incorporated to positions in this field.
In 2008, the Board reviewed the award criteria which resulted in not only a new nomination/selection process, but also a new
name, the Sandy Spitler Excellence Award. The award was presented during the 2008 annual AVS Luncheon to Sandy Spitler,
the creator of the Excellence Award and long-time AVS member for her leadership and dedication to AVS and overall
commitment to the field we all share.
The Sandy Spitler Excellence Award is awarded to one member who has attended at least four membership meetings per year
(September – March), regularly participates within the AVS organization and demonstrates an overall commitment to AVS and
their employer. AVS members are nominated individually by Board Members during the month of April. Additional
information may be requested from supervisors to supplement nomination. The recipient is awarded at the AVS Annual
Meeting in June.
Excellence Award winners
Lisa DeAngelo - 2010
Barbara Craner - 2009
Sandy Spitler - 2008
Award Not Given - 2007
Susan Conover (Hospice) - 2006
Sally Starr (Rescue Mission) – 2005
Nina Garcia (American Red Cross) – 2004
Nancy Finney (Make A Wish) – 2003
Linda Brabham (Meals on Wheels) – 2002
Kathleen Pexton (Planned Parenthood) – 2001
Joan Keilen (RSVP in Madison County) – 2000
The Administrators of Volunteer Services of CNY
Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at various locations.
www.avsofcny.com
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