VISIONS

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE FRIENDS OF BCARC

...committed to assisting and supporting individuals in their
quest to identify and realize their chosen lifestyles.
Text Box: Inside this Issue:
20th Wedding Anniversary
Page 1 and 2

51st Annual Meeting
Page 2

From the Executive Director
Page 3

Humanitarian Award 
Page 4

Self-Advocates’ 10th Anniversary
Page 5

Employees of the Quarter/Self-Advocacy News
Page 6

Staff New Hires and Commendations/Cathy’s Corner
Page 7

Volume 7, Issue 2

Summer and Fall 2005


Michael and Grace Kuvent as they open their surprise anniversary gifts.
     On July 20, 2005, Michael and Grace Kuvent celebrated 20 years of marriage and joy with their BCARC friends at a picnic held at the Pittsfield State Forest. The picnic, disguised as “Shelly’s Team Picnic”, made for a great surprise party to mark the event.
     The celebration was a short walk back in time as Michael and Grace danced to their wedding song, "Could I Have This Dance".
The couple danced to the song, singing to each other, while guests looked on and smiled. The couple was then presented with a framed picture taken when they were married in 1985, as well as a promise of a vacation to Lake George, NY.
     Michael and Grace met through mutual friends at a party, where they instantly be-