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{ } Tosca Etc. Donates Proceeds from Chocolate Sales to Unity House Following the May 29th opening of Tosca Etc., Chef Larry Schepici's newest venture in downtown Troy, Schepici announced that sales of handmade "Enjoy Troy" chocolates will benefit the programs and services of Unity House. Made fresh daily by Pastry Chef John Vasquez, the chocolates are among the expanded line of confections and baked breads being offered at Tosca Etc.; they are sold for $1.25 a piece. Located in the Hendrick Hudson Building at 200 Broadway (right next to Tosca), Tosca Etc. features prepared and affordable meals to go. “We are proud to have joined forces with Unity House and are happy to donate all proceeds from our “Enjoy Troy” organic “Enjoy Troy” chocolates chocolates to support this worthy local organization,” said Schepici. "We are so grateful to Chef Larry and everyone at Tosca Etc. for their generous support of Unity House,” said Chris Burke. “And we hope the members of our community buy lots of chocolate!” { Unity House to Host Free Estate Planning Seminar} Unity House is grateful for our many donors, and among those donors are those who understand how philanthropy and tax savings can go hand in hand, such as Sharon. In 1992, Sharon invested $10,000 in the stock of a local bank. The value of Sharon’s stock rose and in 2005, the bank announced that a larger financial institution was offering to buy all of its shares in cash. Sharon knew she would be forced to liquidate her $160,000 in bank stock and incur a substantial capital gain. Sharon’s financial consultant cautioned her on the potential tax impact, and as Sharon is charitably inclined and intended to give to charities through her will, a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) was established. Sharon supported the work of Unity House, so she designated us as one of the beneficiaries, and funded the trust through the irrevocable donation of the appreciated bank stock. “I am delighted with my decision to set up this trust. Beyond the considerable tax advantages, the trust allows me to give to an organization I believe in,” Sharon explains. Sharon enjoys several benefits from the CRT such as avoiding the capital gains tax liability, receiving tax deductions for the sum of the value, and increased cash flow as the CRT distribution to her exceeds the prior dividend income. Although Sharon cannot touch the principal, she receives quarterly distributions based on a percentage of the variation. The CRT allows Sharon to leave a legacy to an organization she truly cares about and to enjoy the good feeling of partnership with a cause that matters to her. 5 You too can make a difference with a planned gift to Unity House. For more information on planned giving, sign up for our free seminar being held on October 14th at the Troy Country Club. Please contact Victoria Baecker at 518-274-2633 x261 or vbaecker@unityhouseny.org, for more information. UNITY HOUSE Newsletter
{ } Board Spotlight: Frank Sarratori Frank Sarratori wears three big hats at Pioneer Bank: Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer. From his resume, it seems clear that there are few areas within the bank that do not benefit from his expertise. Frank sums it up this way, “I just use my skills to help people. My primary job is to safeguard the assets of our customers by always doing what is in the interest of the bank.” Frank had been somewhat familiar with Unity House from Pioneer’s corporate giving over the years. But it wasn’t until Chris Burke paid him a visit that he began to understand the range of services being run by Pioneer’s “neighbors” on Second Street in Troy. His willingness to become involved was ignited, and Frank brought his desire to help people and his considerable skills to the Unity House Board of Directors. Since joining in 2007, Frank has served on the Finance and Property Committees. This summer, Frank will become the Board Treasurer, serving also on the Executive Committee. “Frank is just such a great fit with Unity House,” says Kate Koval, newly elected Board President. “He’s fun, talented, and willing to shoulder a lot of responsibility.” Frank Sarratori In addition to Frank’s day job and extensive community service, he works side by side with his wife Chrissy, renovating their home in Troy, and raising their three children. The family home is a former bed This summer, Frank will become the Board Treasurer, serving also on the Executive Committee. “Frank is just such a great fit with Unity House,” says Kate Koval, incoming Board President. “He’s fun, talented, and willing to shoulder a lot of responsibility.” and breakfast built in the 1840's, and is the third house Frank and Chrissy have extensively renovated since their Niagara Falls marriage in 1990. Chrissy is also an overachiever, and has a thriving business, Abs In, Inc., an aerobics and fitness company. Their two daughters, Isabella, 10 and Ellianna, 7, love their many dance classes; and son Roman, 3, specializes in terrorizing his sisters and rolling around with his dog, Bobo. When this Buffalo native and his family need a break from their non-stop schedules, they head south to Bahia, Brazil, where Frank cracks open his latest John Grisham novel and enjoys a well-earned rest. Summer / Fall 2009 6
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