Season’s Greetings from the Gary Plumery Foundation I just wanted to put a note in the newsletter at this time to thank everyone for all they have done for these developmentally challenged clients in Gary’s memory.  December 9th marks the 11th anniversary of Gary’s passing and I know he would be especially proud of what this foundation has come to mean to his developmentally challenged friends.   Gary must feel awfully special that he had such amazing friends and family members that have carried his name forward in such a positive and effective crusade.  The times are hard this year with the economic conditions we are in and that affect all of us in one way or another but especially for our clients who don’t have control over their destiny.   Due to the same economic conditions and some other factors we were unable to hold the golf tournament this year which is usually our main fundraiser for the Holiday Wish List so we will need more support than usual this year.  Please consider our foundation in your thoughts and prayers so we can continue to grant the anxious wishes of the DP clients for this Holiday season.  Please know that nearly 100% of your donations go directly to helping the developmentally disabled in ways that you get to see in this newsletter.  Everyone donates their time in support of the operation of the foundation and we get amazing support from Developmental Pathways in providing copies, food for the Christmas party, other administrative support, etc.   I thank God for all of you who have been so unbelievably committed and generous in supporting Gary’s cause and wish you all the best for this holiday season! Sincerely yours Rich Plumery President Gary Plumery Foundation  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2011 Christmas Wish List is under way! The Gary Plumery Foundation will be shopping for and delivering clothes, beds, furniture, televisions, video recorders and other gift items to individuals living in group homes. This tradition goes back to the beginning of the foundation and since 2000 tens of thousands of dollars worth of gifts have been distributed. this year's party will be December 15th at Developmental Pathways in Inverness.  e-mail Rich at plumery@aol.com to get involved. __________________________________________________________ All of our funds for the foundation are raised through individual and corporate donations.  We do not pay salaries or have much overhead (some postage, the website costs and not much else) so nearly every dollar contributed goes towards the cause. For more information about The Gary Plumery Foundation please contact Rich Plumery, President, at 303-471-0549.

Tournament Winners Celebrate with Jolly Demis

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The Villager 4/1/2004 Glory Weisberg "Developmental Pathways inaugural dinner a major benefit" When Developmental Pathways decided to hold an awards dinner they initially planned for a small roster of attendees, perhaps mainly the friends & relatives of the honorees and other clients involved in their programs. When the reservations began streaming in, staff upped their expected counted, then closer to the date when they called it in to the Hyatt DTC catering office. The result was nearly 300 people, and an enthusiastic bunch they were, loudly cheering and clapping for the three adults honored. They gave a standing ovation for the Plumery family that was honored for establishing the Gary Plumery Foundation in memory of their developmentally disabled son, who reached the age of 40 before succumbing to the complications of Down Syndrome. Gary worked at the McDonalds in Parker for 15 years.