Summit’s ’80s Bash, presented by Paddock Chevrolet, was held on Saturday, September 10, at the Town Ballroom and raised more than $30,000 for Summit Foundation, Inc. Attendees were transported back in time to when the hair was big, the colors were bright, and the music was unlike anything else you’ve ever heard. The Bash featured a gift raffle, silent auction, ’80s Candy Bar, arcade games, and entertainment by Nerds Gone Wild. Many thanks to our ’80s Bash committee: Jessica Andrews, Jennifer Diel, Lindsey Dotson, Beth Gordon, Danielle Grzymala, Linda Iantorno, Karen Krzesinski, Pamela Paddock, Amy Persons, Lauren Savino and Liz Seefeldt.

The event was sponsored by Paddock Chevrolet, Tops Friendly Markets, and Reeds/Jenss.

Stephen R. Anderson, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of The Summit Center, has announced the organization’s first for-profit product venture with the launch of Safeguard Protective Apparel. SafeGuard’s first product offering, a protective jacket featuring sleeves reinforced with surgical steel mesh, is designed to protect against human bites.

The Board of Directors of The Summit Center has elected John Gavigan, Executive Director of 43North, to a three-year term.

In addition to his business responsibilities, Mr. Gavigan serves on the board of Buffalo Renaissance Foundation and is a member of Bright Buffalo Niagara. He is a former Board member of Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve.

Stephen R. Anderson, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of The Summit Center, has announced that Joseph Brown and Phil Corwin have been elected to three-year terms on The Summit Foundation Board.

Summit Educational Resources is now The Summit Center – offering proven methods, positive results, and better lives for those in our care! “Our new name, The Summit Center, reflects our growth and expansion into areas beyond education, including programs and services for adults and insurance-based clinics for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as typically-developing children and young adults,” said Stephen R. Anderson, CEO.