BELL SOCIALIZATION - Key Persons
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- Program Coordinator, MH Supported Housing
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- Director, Community Engagement
CarrieAnn Frolio is no stranger to Bell. She worked for Bell part-time through college as an individual support in the IDD program, where she continued to work after graduating. Years after leaving Bell, she met with executive director Tony Schweitzer about the opening of a new shelter and inquired about participating on the board of
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- Program Coordinator, Shelter Services
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- Selected for Board of Directors / Board Members
- Treasurer of the Executive Committee of the South Central Chapter
Bell Socialization Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of Cory Cuffley, CEP, CPA, CRPS, AIF; Financial Advisor of Stonebridge Financial Group to Bell's Board of Directors in November 2020.
Through his volunteer service with United Way, Downtown Daily Bread, and the PA Stand Down for Veterans, Cuffley became more aware of community issues. "I have a desire to help the less fortunate and I would like to try and help as much as I can." He chose to join Bell's board because the organization "provides tremendous services that are desperately needed in our area."
Cuffley believes he can use his financial background and mindset to offer ideas and a financial perspective to the board. He is looking forward to learning more about how Bell "operates, the challenges they face, and how the organization sees itself five to ten years from now."
Cuffley is currently the Treasurer of the Executive Committee of the South Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also spent six years in the Pennsylvania National Guard.
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- Selected for Board of Directors / Board Members
Bell Socialization Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of Diane L. Krasner, PhD RN FAAN to the Board of Directors. Diane's husband, David A. Welber, has served on the Bell Board for a number of years which Diane says, has helped her "understand the great work that Bell Socialization Services provides to people
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- Board Member Spotlight
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This Feel Good Friday Bell is recognizing Board Member, Robert Lease. Bob's connection to Bell started nearly 55 years ago. In 1965, Bob attended York College. He said, "I was involved right from the beginning when it was known as "The Bell Club." One night there would be bingo, the next square dancing, games, and […] Read More →
Dwayne Jennett says he feels honored to be selected to sit on the board of directors for Bell, particularly after he attended the agency's annual celebration this past October. Dwayne was on hand to receive the Business of the Year award as a representative of Apple Subaru, who partnered with Bell to host blanket and sock drives, and with Apple Automotive Group's presenting sponsorship of Bell's Big Bed Race in 2022.
Sitting in the audience, Dwayne was moved by the inspiring stories of Bell service users' personal achievements and the passion and commitment of Bell staff. He later shared on Facebook: "We smiled, we laughed, we cried (warm hearted tears of love, grace and acceptance). To say it was it a wonderful celebration is an understatement! So blessed to have been a small part of the event."
Since October, Dwayne has taken on a new role with Apple Automotive Group as the general manager of their Your Auto Store location, and is looking to gain both personal and professional growth in the next year. Part of that will be through his participation on Bell's board where he hopes to gain "a new perspective on serving others."
While Dwayne enjoys sports, music, movies, and cooking - especially BBQing and smoking meats - he says his biggest joy is his family. His faith is also important to him. He has served in leadership roles at his church for several years and lives by the words, "Love thy neighbor as they self."
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- Program Coordinator, Next Door
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- Program Coordinator, New Beginnings
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- Director, Human Resources
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- Director, Mental Health Services
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- Assistant Director, Mental Health Services
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- Director, Shelter Services
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- Assistant Director of Finance
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- Program Coordinator, Launch
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- Vice President of Business Development at Poole Anderson Construction
Above all, Zak appreciates how Bell empowers its employees and members. "This is truly one of the best hands-on working boards I've been a part of," he says. "We're not an advisory board where we just come in and nod our heads. We get involved." Some of Zak's favorite memories at Bell exemplify his active role, such as making thank you calls to recurring donors and participating in Bell's Big Bed Race where he infamously dressed up in a bunny suit. He views the Family Shelter initiative as his passion project, citing its announcement at Bell's annual meeting three years ago as another one of his favorite memories.
Zak describes the experience of serving on Bell's board as humbling and rewarding. "It's easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day, and going on board tours and seeing how certain people have to live their lives is humbling and gives us a sense of perspective and gratitude." He has been inspired by community efforts such as the Steel family's 2021 bake sale fundraiser, which Zak himself helped with. As board president, Zak wants to give Bell's service users a voice while working to improve their lives. "I can say how great Bell is for the community or what we're going to bring to the community, but my story's never going to be as impactful as someone who actually went through it and lived it."
Aside from being our board president, Zak is currently the Vice President of Business Development at Poole Anderson Construction. He keeps busy by day and loves spending time with his wife Danielle, his two dogs, and his three boys, Briggs, Kash, and Krew.
Zak Wolpert has been a friend of Bell for many years. In 2004, he was introduced to Bell when they bought a single-family home near where his mother lives. Inspired by Bell's ambition and community presence, he joined the board of directors in 2017 at the strong recommendation of his good friend Tim Klimchock, who himself was president of the board at the time. Now, six years later, Zak follows in Tim's footsteps as Bell's new Board President.
Despite Zak's experience serving on various boards, Bell's board of directors continues to surprise him. "When you participate in a lot of boards like this, they tend to run their course," Zak says, noting Bell's as an exception. When he first joined, he was impressed by the tenure of many long-standing board members like Tim, whom Zak would come to see as a mentor for his age and experience. He views the extensive service of Bell's board members as "a testament to who the organization truly is," as well as their passion and commitment to Bell's mission statement, which is regularly referred to at board meetings.