the Arc's Signature Series Marv Levy is coming to speak to Orleans County. The scholarly football coaching legend has agreed to be the first speaker for The Arc of Orleans County's Signature Series. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Legacy of Love Arc Endowment Fund. "We're absolutely thrilled to get Marv Levy's agreement and to announce our area dinner on September 12," said Donald G. Colquhoun, executive director of The Arc, a 30-year-old agency now serving over 500 children and adults with disabilities in Orleans County. "The Legacy of Love Endowment Committee has sought out someone with universal appeal as the first annual celebrity," said Robert E. Waters, chairman of the Endowment. "And Marv has certainly hit the headlines this year with his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He'll not only bring a personal side of sports, but a viewpoint on leadership and achieving success." Levy, 76, is currently a "man of the hour" in the world of professional football, having been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. The personable, yet modest, football strategist is the tenth winningest NFL coach of all time and retired after the '97 season, his twelfth in Buffalo, where he compiled a record of 123-78. The Harvard educated coach, holding a master's degree in English History, is an exercise enthusiast, a dedicated reader of history, engages in numerous charitable works, and is affiliated with Fox Sport Network in TV commentary. The Legacy of Love Arc Endowment and Investment Committees grew out of the 1998-99 campaign called "Building for Our Future," and its membership comes from a cross section of Orleans County. Members are Mr. Waters, Medina; Eugene N. Christopher, Albion; Arthur B. Eddy, Albion; Russell F. Martino, Lyndonville; Timothy J. Moriarty, Medina; Eleanor B. Whipple, Lyndonville; Dr. Arthur Mruczek Sr., Medina; Jeffrey R. Martin, Holley; Christina Z. Feldman, Lyndonville; John J. Huber, Medina; Donald G. Colquhoun, Medina; Lee N. Minier, Albion and Kellie A. Spychalski, Albion. Tickets sales for the September banquet and silent auction will begin immediately at The Arc office, 122 Caroline Street, Albion (589-5516 extension 228) with prices set at $55 per person or $100 per couple. Information on table sales, the silent auction and special sponsorships including a private reception with Mr. Levy will be available at the phone number above. Funds raised from the Signature Series will benefit The Legacy of Love Arc Endowment. Established to ensure that The Arc's lifetime commitment to men, women and children with disabilities is sustained for generations to come, contributions will be used to support and expand the organization's vital programs now and in the future. For more information on the Signature Series event or the Endowment fund, call 589-5516 extension 228. |
