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 Live Auction Items! Meet the Honorees Sponsorship Information Join the Mailing List Table Sponsorships & Advertising Silent Auction Information |
Live Auction Items
Our auction committee has secured the following items for bid at our live auction:
- Season tickets to the Tri-Cities Opera
- A week's vacation at an Adirondack cabin
- A Husband/Wife Estate Planning Package
- A Hardwood Deck Trestle Table and Chairs
Meet the Honorees
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John Fitzsimmons (Southern Tier) John Fitzsimmons is a 1974 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and began his career in insurance with the Mang Group in 1978. He advanced through the company, becoming vice president and is now the chief executive officer of Granite Capital Holdings Inc., which is the holding company for the Mang Group of insurance agencies, Mirabito Fuel Group and Quickway Food Stores. He is widely recognized and respected member of the insurance field. His first major kudos came in 1986, when he received the Young Agent Award from the Independent Insurance Agents Association of New York. Among his numerous professional affiliations include leadership roles in the Independent Insurance Agents Association of New York, Independent Insurance Agents Association of the Southern Tier, Commercial Union’s National Agents’ Advisory Council and Royal Insurance Company’s National Producer Advisory Board. His community involvement speaks equal volumes about the man. John proudly serves on the board of directors for Lourdes Hospital and the Sidney Federal Credit Union and was recently named chairman-elect of The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. He is a director for the Binghamton University Athletic Club and Greater Binghamton Coalition. John has held board positions on several prominent organizations including the United Way of Broome County, Susquehanna Care Corp., The Roberson Museum, Vestal Rotary Club and the Executive Board of the Baden-Powell Council, Boys Scouts of America. He and his wife Colleen have three children. |
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Master Hidy Ochiai (Southern Tier)
Hidy Ochiai, a native of Japan and an U.S. citizen, came to the United States in 1962 with the mission of teaching the martial arts. In 1966, after receiving his B.A. from Albright College, Master Ochiai moved to Binghamton, N.Y. and established Washin-ryu Karate-do in the United States. Washin-ryu now includes 25 branch schools across the United States. From 1967-1980, Master Ochiai established himself as one of the world’s premier martial artists. He was rated the number one kata (form) competitor by the PKA (Professional Karate Association), having won the United States Grand National Karate Championship for five consecutive years, an unduplicated record. He has been inducted twice to the Black Belt Magazine’s Hall of Fame in 1979 as "Instructor of the Year" and in 1980 as "Man of the Year." In 2004, Hidy Ochiai was inducted to the Martial Arts History Museum’s Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. In 2001 Hidy Ochiai founded the Hidy Ochiai Foundation, which encompasses his philosophy and life-long teachings, the basis of which is expressed in the dynamic relationship between the mind and the body. Dedicated to promoting the principles of non-violence, the Foundation especially focuses on helping children and young adults learn and practice a positive and peaceful way of life – based on respect, self-discipline, self-confidence and mental and physical health, so they become constructive citizens, living in harmony with others. Hidy Ochiai is the author of five books, including two comprehensive texts on self-defense. He has also created two permanent college course offerings for the State University of New York — Zen and the Martial Arts of Japan for the anthropology department at Binghamton University and Self-defense in the Martial Arts for the School of Professional Studies at SUNY Cortland. In 1994, Hidy Ochiai founded the non-profit organization called the Educational Karate Program (EKP), which was validated by the NYS Education Department as a program suitable for all public schools in New York State. EKP teaches students of all ages an attitude of anti-drugs and anti-violence. EKP is currently taught in several hundred schools by over 800 certified teachers. Hidy Ochiai’s humanitarian efforts have been recognized world wide. He has been named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International, is the recipient of the Albright College’s 1999 "Distinguished Alumnus Award" and SERTOMA’s 2001 "Service to Mankind Award." On November 1, 2002, the Japanese Government honored Master Hidy Ochiai as "an ambassador" of traditional Japanese culture and art. |
Memory Makers Sponsorship Information
Sponsors of Memory Makers earn benefits ranging from ads in the event journal to complimentary tickets and naming opportunities. To discuss how your organization can take a leadership role with this event, contact Toni Ann Daley, director of development, at the office nearest you. You can also download the sponsorship brochure (PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view).
Join Our Mailing List
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Table Sponsorships
Individuals and companies who purchase tables are recognized as table sponsors for the event. This unique opportunity includes eight tickets, signage at the table recognizing the sponsor's contribution and a listing in the event journal. Table sponsorships are $750 for the Southern Tier gala. Learn more by contacting Toni Ann Daley, director of development, at the office nearest you. You can also download the sponsorship brochure (PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view).
Advertising
Individuals and companies may purchase advertising in the event journals. There are several advertising levels to meet your specific needs. For more information on advertising at Memory Makers, contact Toni Ann Daley, director of development, at the office nearest you. Advertising information is also included in the sponsorship brochure (PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view).
Silent Auction
Memory Makers plays host to both live and silent auctions. The auctions featured items donated by individuals and businesses in the communites served by the Alzheimer's Association. If you or your company would be interested in making a donation to the auction, contact Toni Ann Daley, director of development, at the office nearest you.
