On Tuesday, March 27th
560 community members
gathered at the Liverpool Holiday Inn
for the White Ribbon Breakfast


-White Ribbon Campaign Campaign Co-Chairs
Barry Weiss (left) of the Onondaga County DA's Office
& Mike Guerin (right) of National Grid
with breakfast emcee, Mark Larson of News10Now.
 

-Members of the creative team from Designworks Advertising
joined us for the breakfast, where banners showcasing
their dramatic "BE A MAN" themed designs were on display.
Our thanks to Designworks for creating a fresh new look
& powerful message for the 13th annual White Ribbon Campaign.
To see Designworks remarkable poster designs:

 

    

-Syracuse University continues to broaden its support for the
Vera House Foundation White Ribbon Campaign. More than 80 guests
of the University enjoyed the good company, delicious food
and inspiring messages at this year's breakfast, among them (l to r):
J. K. McGrath, Jen Bevilacqua, Debbie Manobianco, Roy Baker,
Karen Broughton and Patrick McPeak.
 

-Vera House Foundation Vice-Chair Amy McHale, VH Foundation Trustee Susan Rabin and Jodi DeAugustine, VH Board of Directors President
are all smiles at the March 27th White Ribbon Breakfast!
 

    
  
-Rev. Chauncey Brown of True Vine Baptist Church
and White Ribbon Steering Committee member, offered a resounding
challenge to assembled guests - to answer every instance of disrespect
in our community with an unswerving response:
"Not here. Not now."
 

-Students & staff from Syracuse University's Center for Public
and Community Service came out to support the campaign.
 

-(l to r) Onon. County's Executive Communications Director Sue Tormey,
County Legislator Dale Sweetland, singer/songwriter John Wolford,
Vera House Executive Director Randi Bregman,
the CNY Business Journal's Bernie Bregman, Rev. Chauncey Brown,
Campaign Honorary Chair Dan Lowengard
and Alternatives Program Coordinator Laurie Murray.
 

-Vera House is deeply grateful for the overwhelming commitment &
generosity of Syracuse University - administration, faculty, staff & students.
Shown here, Associate Dean for Student Life Juanita Perez Williams (far left)
and Senior Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs Barry L. Wells (far right)
join a group of proud SU students in presenting Vera House Executive Director Randi Bregman with a check for $10,000 ! ! !
 

-Singer/Songwriter, John Wolford, offered an incredibly moving performance
of two original songs in memory of his cousin Lori Leonard, who tragically
lost her life to domestic violence, leaving behind two young sons.
CD recordings of his music are available from Vera House for $5.00
and all proceeds benefit the White Ribbon Campaign.
Hear John sing these beautiful songs:
  
 

   

-Vera House Foundation trustees Carroll Clark and Charlie Beach
with his wife, Beth enjoy the breakfast along with Dunkin Donuts employees.
Carroll generously sponsored 2 tables at the breakfast, including one for
Zebra Classic Basketball Tournament players, and Dunkin Donuts
provided sites for various White Ribbon Campaign distribution events!
 

-Longtime Vera House supporters Chris & Melissa Whyland
enjoy the breakfast with their daughters Casey & Erin.
 

-Enthusiasm glows in the smiling faces of Nottingham High School
students, pictured here with teacher Lucia Ashley & Honorary Chair
Dan Lowengard. As part of the White Ribbon High School Challenge
the city & suburban high school which sells the most ribbons & wristbands
will each win a dance party, complete with refreshments & a DJ!
 

-White Ribbon Breakfast guests from United Way of Central New York.
 

-Campaign Co-Chairs Barry Weiss & Mike Guerin pose with
the 2007 White Ribbon Campaign Honorary Chair and Superintendent
of the Syracuse City School District, Dan Lowengard.
 

-Onondaga County Executive Nick Pirro (middle) and the County's Exec. Communications Director Sue Tormey (left) mingled with breakfast guests
after the program. Behind them, a portion of the Silent Witness Exhibit
which provided not only a dramatic visual backdrop, but a powerful reminder
of the tragedies the White Ribbon Campaign aspires to prevent.
To learn more about Silent Witness:

 

-Former White Ribbon Campaign Honorary Chair & VH Foundation Trustee, Dean Barry L. Wells hosted a table of Syracuse University faculty & staff.
 

-Many local social service agencies embrace & support the White Ribbon mission. Pictured above, guests from Contact Community Services.
 

-(l to r) Norma Feldman & Aaron Arnold of the Center for
Court Innovation, Campaign Honorary Chair, Dan Lowengard
(holding his appreciation award) & VH Foundation trustee, Carroll Clark.
 

-Members of the Marcellus Rotary Club showed their commitment
to the White Ribbon Campaign by attending the annual breakfast.
This year's event set a new record for attendance!
 

-Enjoying the early morning event are representatives from
Onondaga Community College, including White Ribbon
Steering Committee members Dave Wall & Bob Jokajtys.