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Located in historic Flemington, NJ, the Center for Educational Advancement is a not-for-profit social business enterprise that provides employment, job and social skill preparation and support for persons with significant disabilities or other social disadvantages. CEA has been providing employment and related services to disabled and disadvantaged members of the community for over thirty years. |
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Flemington - The annual Thanksgiving Day Center for Educational Advancement/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot in Flemington is gaining momentum with registrations ahead of last year. "The Turkey Trot is the largest event of its type in New Jersey and interest in joining the fun is at an all time high," commented Michael Skoczek, President and CEO of the Center for Educational Advancement and race director for this New Jersey Thanksgiving classic. The 5K Run starts at 9:45am on Thursday, November 22nd, Thanksgiving morning and winds through the streets of Flemington. For those who want to participate in a more relaxed event, a 2K fitness Walk begins before the Run at 9:15am which will allow most finishers to watch the start of the Run.
Electronic registration for the 5K Run and 2K Walk is open atwww.raceforum.com/turkeytrot. Register online and save $5 over paper registration. Paper registration forms are available atwww.ceaemployment.com.
With this year's Turkey Trot expected to be even bigger than last years, CEA invites volunteers to come join in with some really fun folks for an exciting holiday morning. It's a great time to round up friends and family to volunteer as a group as well. Volunteers at the Turkey Trot will assist with registration, distributing materials, directing runners, setting up and/or packing up. What a great way to be with loved ones while helping others at a very festive event, and on a day for giving thanks!
CEA is also seeking volunteers to help at their Turkey Trot Expo, which is on Saturday, November 17th from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The Turkey Trot Expo is an opportunity for runners & walkers to register and/or pick up their shirts and packets to save time on Thanksgiving morning. If interested in joining the Turkey Trot volunteer team, please contact Eddie at 908-782-1480 ext 0, or emailttrot@ceaemployment.com.
There are still sponsorship opportunities available for organizations which would like to promote their business and be a part of the Turkey Trot fun. Current sponsors include title sponsor - Johanna Foods, Inc.; award sponsors: Ardito & Co., LLP, Basil Bandwagon, Bradshaw Awards Inc., CenturyLink, Farmers of Flemington, Hunterdon Healthcare, Kearns Funeral Home, MGx Outdoor, PSE&G, Roger's Appliances, ShopRite of Hunterdon, and Team Capital Bank; t-shirt sponsors: Anthony & Sons Bakery, BCG Advisors, Bihler of America, Inc., Bill Healy Designs, Flemington Furs, Hahr Construction, HealthQuest, Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, Investor's Bank, Kemper Kia, Pete's Bike and Fitness Shoppe, Schwab's Screenprinting and Stanton Concepts; and sign sponsors: Active Disposal Service Inc., Equatic Solutions, LLC, Financial Resources FCU, Julie Flynn Design, Raab Coins Inc., The Inn at Lambertville Station, The Parker Insurance Agency, The Private Advisor, and the UPS Store of Clinton. The event is also supported by the Flemington BID. For sponsorship information please contact Tracey Costanzo, CEA development director, at 908-782-1480 x252 orttrot@ceaemployment.com.
The Turkey Trot supports CEA's programs which provide employment, job placement and training programs for people with various disabilities as well as academic and transition to adulthood programs for youth. "The Turkey Trot is an exciting community event that brings enjoyment to the participants while benefiting those who need our assistance," commented Michael Skoczek, President/CEO of the Center for Educational Advancement.
For more information contactttrot@ceaemployment.com or call CEA at (908) 782-1480.
Flemington - The annual Thanksgiving Day Center for Educational Advancement/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot in Flemington is gaining momentum with registrations ahead of last year. "The Turkey Trot is the largest event of its type in New Jersey and interest in joining the fun is at an all time high," commented Michael Skoczek, President and CEO of the Center for Educational Advancement and race director for this New Jersey Thanksgiving classic. The 5K Run starts at 9:45am on Thursday, November 22nd, Thanksgiving morning and winds through the streets of Flemington. For those who want to participate in a more relaxed event, a 2K fitness Walk begins before the Run at 9:15am which will allow most finishers to watch the start of the Run.
Electronic registration for the 5K Run and 2K Walk is open atwww.raceforum.com/turkeytrot. Register online and save $5 over paper registration. Paper registration forms are available atwww.ceaemployment.com.
With this year's Turkey Trot expected to be even bigger than last years, CEA invites volunteers to come join in with some really fun folks for an exciting holiday morning. It's a great time to round up friends and family to volunteer as a group as well. Volunteers at the Turkey Trot will assist with registration, distributing materials, directing runners, setting up and/or packing up. What a great way to be with loved ones while helping others at a very festive event, and on a day for giving thanks!
CEA is also seeking volunteers to help at their Turkey Trot Expo, which is on Saturday, November 17th from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The Turkey Trot Expo is an opportunity for runners & walkers to register and/or pick up their shirts and packets to save time on Thanksgiving morning. If interested in joining the Turkey Trot volunteer team, please contact Eddie at 908-782-1480 ext 0, or emailttrot@ceaemployment.com.
There are still sponsorship opportunities available for organizations which would like to promote their business and be a part of the Turkey Trot fun. Current sponsors include title sponsor - Johanna Foods, Inc.; award sponsors: Ardito & Co., LLP, Basil Bandwagon, Bradshaw Awards Inc., CenturyLink, Farmers of Flemington, Hunterdon Healthcare, Kearns Funeral Home, MGx Outdoor, PSE&G, Roger's Appliances, ShopRite of Hunterdon, and Team Capital Bank; t-shirt sponsors: Anthony & Sons Bakery, BCG Advisors, Bihler of America, Inc., Bill Healy Designs, Flemington Furs, Hahr Construction, HealthQuest, Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, Investor's Bank, Kemper Kia, Pete's Bike and Fitness Shoppe, Schwab's Screenprinting and Stanton Concepts; and sign sponsors: Active Disposal Service Inc., Equatic Solutions, LLC, Financial Resources FCU, Julie Flynn Design, Raab Coins Inc., The Inn at Lambertville Station, The Parker Insurance Agency, The Private Advisor, and the UPS Store of Clinton. The event is also supported by the Flemington BID. For sponsorship information please contact Tracey Costanzo, CEA development director, at 908-782-1480 x252 orttrot@ceaemployment.com.
The Turkey Trot supports CEA's programs which provide employment, job placement and training programs for people with various disabilities as well as academic and transition to adulthood programs for youth. "The Turkey Trot is an exciting community event that brings enjoyment to the participants while benefiting those who need our assistance," commented Michael Skoczek, President/CEO of the Center for Educational Advancement.
For more information contactttrot@ceaemployment.com or call CEA at (908) 782-1480.
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Photo caption (Previous Turkey Trot winner Greg Whiteley and family.jpg): The annual CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot is always a family affair, just ask previous Turkey Trot winner, Greg Whiteley, shown here with his family. Registration is now open for the 20thanniversary 5K Run, which starts at 9:45am on Thanksgiving morning, and the 2K Walk, starting at 9:15am. Register online and save $5 over paper registration visitwww.raceforum.com/turkeytrot.
Photo caption (MS_Race_Director_2.jpg): Over 6,500 runners and walkers are expected to participate in this year's CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot. Proceeds from the 20thanniversary event will benefit the Center for Educational Advancement's programs which educate, empower and employ individuals with special needs.
The annual Center for Educational Advancement/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot in Flemington is said to be the largest 5K run in New Jersey. Every year more people make the Turkey Trot a part of their holiday tradition.
The 20thannual Turkey Trot is expected to draw more than 6,500 participants for the 5K run or the 2K walk and many more onlookers on Thursday, November 22, Thanksgiving morning. The proceeds from this festive event benefit the Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) whose mission is to educate, empower and employ individuals with special needs.
The Turkey Trot 5K course has been recertified and sanctioned by USATF-NJ. The 5K run will be essentially the same course it has been since the event began back in 1993. The new start time is 9:45am on Thanksgiving morning.
The Fitness Walk has grown over the years and will now have its own earlier starting time, 9:15am, its own starting line, on Main Street close to the 5K finish, and its own finish line. The walk route has had a minor modification to the course and will be a 2K event.
Electronic registration for the 5K Run and 2K Walk is open atwww.raceforum.com/turkeytrot. Register online and save $5 over paper registration.
There are still sponsorship opportunities available at a variety of levels for organizations which would like to promote their business and be a part of the Turkey Trot fun. Current sponsors include title sponsor - Johanna Foods, Inc.; award sponsors: Ardito & Co., LLP, Basil Bandwagon, Bradshaw Awards Inc., CenturyLink, Farmers of Flemington, Hunterdon Healthcare, Kearns Funeral Home, MGx Outdoor, PSE&G, Roger's Appliance, ShopRite of Hunterdon; t-shirt sponsors: Bihler of America, Inc., Bill Healy Designs, Hahr Construction, HealthQuest, Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, Investor's Bank, Pete's Bike and Fitness Shoppe and Schwab's Screenprinting; and sign sponsors: Equatic Solutions, LLC, Julie Flynn Design, The Inn at Lambertville Station, The Private Advisor, the UPS Store of Clinton. The event is also supported by the Flemington BID. For sponsorship information please contact Tracey Costanzo, CEA development director, at 908-782-1480, x 252 ortcostanzo@ceaemployment.com.
The Turkey Trot supports CEA's programs which provide employment, job placement and training programs for people with various disabilities as well as academic and transition to adulthood programs for youth. "We believe that no person should be denied the right to work and the chance to become financially and socially independent members of their community. We couldn't do what we do without the support of the community," commented Michael Skoczek, President/CEO of the Center for Educational Advancement.
For more information contactttrot@ceaemployment.com or call CEA at (908) 782-1480.
The Lambertville, NJ chapter of the Knights of Columbus recently donated $2,850 to two local nonprofit organizations. The Knights of Columbus of St. John the Evangelist Church, Council 10024, donated $1,425 each to the Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) in Raritan Township, NJ and the Hunterdon County Arc's Respite Program, based in Annandale.
In a ceremony at the CEA offices September 24, John Gontarski and his son, John Paul Gontarski, both KOC members, presented checks to Michael Skoczek, president and CEO of CEA and to Jeffrey Mattison, executive director of The Arc of Hunterdon County. John Paul Gontarski is also a CEA extended employee and Arc member. John Gontarski is the KOC community director.
The Knights of Columbus have donated the bulk of the proceeds of the "God's Special Children" annual fund drive each of the past eight years to both organizations, recognizing their commitment to the provision of services to the developmentally disabled and caretakers. The Lambertville KOC Council has donated more than $10,200 to each of theseorganizations over the past eight years.
"We are very grateful for the continued generous support of the Knights of Columbus who help us to achieve our mission to educate, empower and employ individuals with disabilities," commented Mr. Skoczek. "Donations like these are truly helping us make a difference in the lives of many people who might otherwise have less opportunity to become fully engaged members of society."
Mr. Mattison added, "The Arc of Hunterdon is so deeply appreciative of yet another generous contribution by the Knights. Funding will help support The Arc's REC program".
Golf Classic raises nearly $40,000 for the Center for Educational Advancement
Flemington - It was a beautiful day for golf and a terrific fundraising event to support the Center for Educational Advancement's mission to educate, empower and employ individuals with special needs. Eighty-seven golfers participated in the 21st Annual CEA Golf Classic at Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes, NJ on September 10th.
The event raised over $39,000 to support CEA's programs which provide employment, job placement and training programs for people with various disabilities as well as academic and transition to adulthood programs for youth. "We believe that no person should be denied the right to work and the chance to become financially and socially independent members of their community. We couldn't do what we do without the support of the community," commented Michael Skoczek, President/CEO of the Center for Educational Advancement. "This event was so successful due to the generous support of many individuals and businesses. I would like to thank our Golf Classic Chairperson, Michael Collins as well as all the golfers who participated."
The winning team was from Hunterdon Healthcare - Christopher Sickels, Robert Coates, Don Pinner and Don Cronin. They scored 64 in the scramble-format tournament. The team from Johanna Foods, Dave Boeger, Phil Howson, Paul Gibson and Kevin McAlleenan, also scored 64 but lost in the tie-breaker.
The CEA Golf Classic was sponsored by: Johanna Foods (golf cart sponsor); Ardito & Co., LLP, Bihler of America, CenturyLink and Hunterdon Healthcare (hole sponsors); Michael Collins and Paul Appleby (cocktail sponsors); Investors Bank (lunch sponsors); Atrion, Diamond Nation, Nadine Maleski, LLC, Robert and Tracey Hamill Foundation and ShopRite of Hunterdon (tee/green sponsors); and Hahr Construction (course beverage sponsor).
The Golf Classic is one of three fundraising events held each year to benefit CEA. The next fundraiser is the 20th Annual Turkey Trot, held in Flemington on Thanksgiving morning. The newly certified 5K run begins at 9:45 am while a 2K fitness walk begins at 9:15 am. This event attracts runners and walkers from all over the United States. Last year there were nearly 6,000 participants and this year they expect even more. On-line registration is now open atwww.raceforum.com/turkeytrot. It's not too late for your organization to join the fun by sponsoring the event. For more information contactttrot@ceaemployment.com or contact Tracey Costanzo at (908) 782-1480, x 252.
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About the Center for Educational Advancement
The Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social business enterprise that provides employment, job and social skill preparation and support for persons with significant disabilities or other social disadvantages. CEA has been providing employment and related services to disabled and disadvantaged members of the community for over forty-one years. For more information please visitwww.ceaemployment.comor call (908) 782-1480.
Spring Run School Prepares for Future Service to Special Needs Students
Following a large graduating class this past June, Spring Run School at the Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) announces that they are welcoming new additions to the school for special needs students in Flemington, NJ.
Upcoming program offerings and changes at Spring Run are expected to include the creation of a Transition Apartment where students can learn appropriate personal and group living behaviors, a change to the gym which will feature equipment similar to that which a Gym or Fitness & Health Club might offer and an enhanced menu at the cafeteria with a greater variety of healthy breakfast, lunch and snack options. A particularly exciting addition to staff professional development will be training and classroom/Transition observation and support by consultants from The Eden Institute.
Incoming Principal, Paul Semegran, pictured above, brings many years of experience as a teacher and Principal, most recently for eleven years at a Charter School with a varied special needs and traditional student population. His experiences there make him well suited to the environment at Spring Run. Principal Semegran said, "I am very excited about the opportunity to join Spring Run School and assist with the Mission to provide an educational and therapeutic environment for our students. My goal here is to accomplish this Mission and help our students become well prepared for the challenges they will face as adults in their personal lives as well as with their career choices."
Joining Mr. Semegran as a new staff member at Spring Run is Special Education Teacher Denise Davis, also pictured above. Denise has worked with students and families in private and public school settings. Her wide experience and training at the Eden Institute make her uniquely suited to help create an academic setting that takes the best aspects of a highly structured program and merges them with the needs of a diverse student population that thrives on individualized learning and free expression while also developing appropriate skills and traits that will help guide them into adulthood. "Since joining the staff of Spring Run for the Summer Program this past July, I can truly say that this is one of my most interesting and rewarding teaching assignments.", said Ms. Davis.
"With the addition of such strong professionals, the enhanced methods of reinforcing positive change and other initiatives to the well established team and individualized education structure at Spring Run we are poised to become a major force for positive change in Special Education in Hunterdon and surrounding counties", said CEA President and CEO, Michael Skoczek.
Spring Run School prides itself in providing a NJ Approved Core Academic program for special needs students from multiple school districts in a caring and nurturing environment. The critically acclaimed Art Elective, taught by Frenchtown, NJ artist Barry Sharplin, allows students to explore varied art forms to allow a greater range of expression through the use of paint, clay, fabric and other media, while the Transition to adulthood program is unique in NJ by allowing participants to experience various employment experiences on campus at the Center for Educational Advancement-particularly useful for "real-time" feedback on work habit formation prior to On-the-Job experiences at a local community business for students approaching Graduation.
For more information or to arrange a tour of our school please contact Principal Paul Semegran atpsemegran@springrunschool.org
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Center for Educational Advancement and Spring Run School Prepare for Future Community Service
The Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) Board of Trustees unanimously voted John King in as its new Chairperson at the June 28, 2012 Board meeting. Outgoing Chairperson Paul Staudt supported the Board's vote, saying "John, the CEA Board and our dedicated employees have the ability to lead CEA and Spring Run School in a new direction, one that maintains our Mission while increasing our relevance to individuals with special needs in New Jersey during these changing times. With this new team taking shape I'm truly excited about our future in this region."
The CEA mission, "To Educate, Empower, and Employ individuals with special needs," has helped more than 4,200 individuals and their families within Hunterdon and surrounding Counties since 1970. The recent economic downturn had a negative effect but with new ideas, directions and leadership CEA and Spring Run School are poised to further expand services.
"Paul was an excellent Chairperson and I'm proud to have his support as we continue to upgrade services to New Jersey residents with disabilities. He was there for us during a very difficult time at CEA and his calm and effective leadership was critical in finding us a path on which to move forward," said King. "I am truly flattered that he felt so strongly about my taking the reins of this most important NJ resource. We are all delighted that Paul will remain an active member of the CEA Board and be there to celebrate our growth."
"There is a strong commitment by the Board, and all of us at CEA and Spring Run School.", says Michael Skoczek, President and CEO. "I am confident that we have transferred both Chairman Staudt's and the Board's sentiment to a very active leadership. I am very optimistic and excited by our future growth and commitment to service to our communities. We will be making important announcements about the future of the CEA, very soon."
Learn more about the Center for Educational Advancement by touring our facility at 11 Minneakoning Road, Flemington, NJ 08822 or visit us on the web,www.ceaemployment.com
Spring Run School and the Center for Educational Advancement would like to extend to you a personal invitation to our 2ndAnnual Speaker Series. This workshop is the last of the 2011-2012 school year and is primarily focused on the issues facing parents and teachers of students with special needs. The workshops are open to the public and are offered at no cost. Furthermore, Education professionals will receive two (2) hours of CEU for each workshop.
Our 7thand final session will be held on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at 6:00 pmand will be located on the campus of Spring Run School, 11 Minneakoning Road, Flemington, NJ. Presenter Barry Sharplin, professional artists and Spring Run School Art & Ceramics Instructor, will be discussing the topic, "The Creative Process as a Healing Force in the Arts". Light refreshments will be served, and a question and answer session will follow the presentation.
Coinciding with this event is a newly added Art Show and Open House, which will begin at 6:00pm. Tours of our school program will be conducted by Spring Run School staff, and any interested parties will have the opportunity to view the art work created by the students of Spring Run School under the tutelage of Barry Sharplin.
Mr. Barry Sharplin was born and raised in New Zealand, and he studied at the Ilam School of Fine Arts in Christchurch (BFA). Barry has established art programs and been teaching art for over 30 years. He helped to found the "Sphere Group" - the Wangapeka Educational Trust, a charitable organization devoted to the unfolding of all beings, located on a beautiful 144-acre property in New Zealand.
Mr. Sharplin was one of seven artists from different field in an Arts Council Community Arts Program in Manchester England in the early 80's. During the latter part of the decade, he was the Visual Director for the Tauranga Theater Company in New Zealand, where he designed innovative sets for plays. Since moving to Frenchtown, New Jersey, Barry has opened a clothing store and art gallery named "Alchemy". In addition to teaching privately, Barry has instructed the students of Spring Run School for the past five years. For more information on Mr. Sharplin, please visitwww.barrysharplin.com
For more information on the Speaker Series, please contact Principal John Ritchie, Ed. M. at (908) 782-1480, Ext. 226 or emailjritchie@springrunschool.org. If you are interested in attending this or any other of the workshops, please RSVP by calling Eddie Schell, Administrative Assistant, at (908) 782-1480, or email:eschell@ceaemployment.com.
NOTE: For anyone wishing to register for DDD, the application is available for pick up at Spring Run School.
Spring Run School and the Center for Educational Advancement would like to extend to you a personal invitation to our 2ndAnnual Speaker Series. This workshop is the last of the 2011-12 school year. The series primarily focus on the issues facing parents and teachers of students with special needs. The workshops are open to the public and are offered at no cost. Education professionals are eligible to receive two (2) hours of CEU for each workshop.
Our 7thand final sessionfor this school year is beingheld on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at 6:00pmlocated on the campus of Spring Run School, 11 Minneakoning Road, Flemington, NJ. Presenter Barry Sharplin, professional artists and Spring Run School Art & Ceramics Instructor, will be discussing the topic, "The Creative Process as a Healing Force in the Arts". Light refreshments will be served, and a question and answer session will follow the presentation.
Coinciding with this event is a newly added Art Show and Open House, which will begin at 6:00pm. Tours of our school program will be conducted by Spring Run School stafffor interested parties. All in attendance will have the opportunity to view the art work created by the students of Spring Run School under the tutelage of Barry Sharplin.
Mr. Barry Sharplin was born and raised in New Zealand, and he studied at the Ilam School of Fine Arts in Christchurch (BFA). Barry has established art programs and been teaching art for over 30 years. He helped to found the "Sphere Group", which in 1986 became the Wangapeka Educational Trust, a charitable organization devoted to the unfolding of all beings, located on a beautiful 144-acre property in New Zealand.
Mr. Sharplin was one of seven artists from different field in an Arts Council Community Arts Program in Manchester England in the early 80's. During the latter part of the decade, he was the Visual Director for the Tauranga Theater Company in New Zealand, where he designed innovative play sets. Since moving to Frenchtown, New Jersey, Barry has opened a clothing store and art gallery named "Alchemy". In addition to teaching privately, Barry has instructed the students of Spring Run School for the past five years. More information on Mr. Sharplin, may be found by visitingwww.barrysharplin.com.
For more information on the Speaker Series, please contact Principal John Ritchie, Ed. M. at (908)782-1480,ext. 226 or emailjritchie@springrunschool.org.
If you are interested in attending this workshop or to schedule a SRS tour, please RSVP by calling Eddie Schell, Administrative Assistant, at (908)782-1480, or via email ateschell@ceaemployment.com.
NOTE: Applications are available at Spring Run School for anyone wishing to register for DDD