CEO of The Arc Rockland Honored On Philanthropy Day

From the ARC of Rockland: Carmine Marchionda, CEO of The Arc Rockland, received the Outstanding Non-Profit Professional Award at the 18th Annual Philanthropy Day Breakfast. The event, sponsored by Rockland Development Council, took place November 9 at The Crowne Plaza, Suffern, NY.

Mr. Marchionda was nominated by Judith Perrin, President, Rockland Development Council. “The Arc Rockland could not have hired a more talented and dynamic leader than Carmine Marchionda,” said Ms. Perrin. “To this day, I hear nothing but positive comments about Carmine from the community and from his staff. He autographs everything he does with excellence, and he always goes the extra mile.”

In accepting the honor, Mr. Marchionda credited The Arc Rockland staff, families, volunteers, board members and the people who receive services and supports through The Arc for the culture of philanthropy that pervades the agency. "We are all inspired by the people we support" he said. "They volunteer at more than 100 other not-for-profit agencies in the community. They don't see themselves as having disabilities. They celebrate their capabilities."

Philanthropy Day group '17 (image 1)

From left: Keynote speaker Bob Baird, Touching Bases; Honorees: Carmine Marchionda; Robyn Herbst, Outstanding Volunteer; Sandra Goldstein-Lehnert, SAEDA graduate, Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy; and Mark Jacobs, Outstanding Philanthropist.

Philanthropy Day Carmine '17 (image 2)

Carmine Marchionda, The Arc Rockland Chief Executive Officer