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FAM 5K “FUND” Run/Walk: Transforming Lives, Transforming Communities

Written by Rachel Crisafulli on . Posted in Community Spotlight, Featured News & Insights, Fenimore in the Community.

FAM 5K “FUND” Run/Walk: Transforming Lives, Transforming Communities

This year’s FAM 5K “FUND” run/walk was more than just a race—it was a celebration of the power of community, health, and service. On race day, participants came together, united by a shared goal: to support the qualities that define our community—family, health, and a commitment to service.

Results from the race can be found here: https://www.fam5k.com/results

A Heartfelt Thank You

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who showed up to run, walk, or cheer on participants. Your energy and dedication made this event unforgettable, and together we demonstrated how powerful it is when a community rallies around a common cause.

A special thank you goes out to our incredible partners:

  • Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties
  • Cobleskill Regional Hospital
  • Helios Care
  • Schoharie County Community Action Program
  • And this year’s main beneficiary: The Arc Lexington NY

Your support has not only strengthened our community today but will also impact generations to come.

Transforming Lives, Transforming Communities

At the heart of the FAM 5K is a simple yet profound idea: that by coming together, we can transform lives—and through those lives, transform our communities. Each step taken during the race was a step toward building a healthier, more connected future for all. Together, we’re shaping a brighter tomorrow!

 

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Fenimore in the Community: Supporting Double H Ranch’s Life-Changing Mission

Written by Rachel Crisafulli on . Posted in Community Spotlight, Featured News & Insights, Fenimore in the Community.

Fenimore in the Community: Supporting Double H Ranch’s Life-Changing Mission

At Fenimore, our commitment to community extends beyond the office. This summer, our associates proudly lent a helping hand at Double H Ranch – A SeriousFun Camp, a place that offers free, life-changing programs for children and families facing life-threatening illnesses.

Our team spent two days preparing the camp for its next session, contributing to a mission that means so much to so many. We are honored to support an organization that brings hope and joy to these families.

But our partnership didn’t stop there. Double H Ranch also visited our Albany and Cobleskill offices, sharing their inspiring story, history, and how volunteering and charitable donations fuel the incredible work they do for children and families.

At Fenimore, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can continue transforming lives in our community.

Associates spending the day at Double H Ranch helping to prep the camp for their next session while learning about all that the camp offers to make a difference.

“Fenimore is blessed to give time and financial contributions to worthy organizations in our community.  I’m touched by our Fenimore associates who always share their hearts when we volunteer.  Personally, I am proud to carry out the Double H mission as a board member – to assist the families who need it most.”

– Anne Putnam, Chief Executive Officer

Anne Putnam, Chief Executive Officer
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Anne Putnam, Fenimore CEO and a member of the Double H Board of Directors, and Maura Mack Hisgen, VP of Development, Marketing and Communications at Double H Ranch.

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Investing In Community: A Celebration of Renewal and Teamwork

Written by Rachel Crisafulli on . Posted in Community Spotlight, Featured News & Insights, Fenimore in the Community.

Investing In Community: A Celebration of Renewal and Teamwork

For the second year in a row, Fenimore proudly partnered with Siena College Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams to host the Court Rehab Dedication and Ice Cream Social. This year’s event took place at the newly renovated George Street basketball court in Green Island, New York—a space that now stands as a testament to the power of community and the impact of teamwork.

The George Court, nestled under a highway bridge, had seen better days. Over time, it had been neglected due to necessary work on the bridge above, leaving the court in disrepair. But Green Island’s spirit never waned, and when the community voted for this court’s renovation during last season’s Siena basketball games, they chose to invest in a better future for their children and neighbors.

On July 29, the teams, local fans, and community gathered to celebrate the transformation of this vital community space. “Think about how many different kids this court can impact,” said Gerry McNamara, Head Coach of Siena Men’s Basketball. “They get a chance to come here on this incredibly refurbished court to have a safe place in a community environment.”

The dedication event wasn’t just about the court; it was about coming together to create something that will have a lasting, positive impact. We believe Fenimore’s commitment to community and teamwork was evident throughout the day, reflecting our core belief that by working together, we can build spaces where everyone can thrive.

The revitalized George Court is now more than just a place to play—it’s a symbol of what can be achieved when we all invest in our community.

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Serving With Love

Written by Makayla Tebano on . Posted in Community Spotlight, Featured News & Insights, Fenimore in the Community.

SERVING WITH LOVE

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region stands by families in their toughest moments and, at Fenimore, we’re proud to stand by them.

For seven nights, Fenimore Associates came together to support The Albany Ronald McDonald House ‘Love is Served’ meal program. We cooked up love in the form of comforting meals like Mac-N-Cheese, Sliders, Tacos, Pasta, Meatloaf, and Chicken Parm.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region promotes the health, development and well-being of children and their families through the Ronald McDonald House, a home away from home for families of seriously ill children, and by creating and supporting programs that directly improve the lives of children and their families.

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City Mission of Schenectady

City Mission of Schenectady – Transforming Lives One Meal at a Time

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City Mission of Schenectady – Transforming Lives One Meal at a Time

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    The Fenimore team and their families joined forces with the City Mission of Schenectady to serve a BBQ dinner to those in need in our community.

    The City Mission works “to comprehensively meet the needs of the poor in a manner that dignifies and strengthens the individual, the family, and the community.” They provide services such as providing shelter, feeding the hungry, empowering employment and life skills training.

    Highlights of our time together included:

    2 hours prepping, serving dinner, and cleaning

    8 Fenimore associates and their family members

    300 meals served in-person and packaged to-go

    1 goal to provide help, inspire hope, and transform lives

    “Serving dinner at the City Mission was inspiring. We had the chance to help serve those in need and work with the incredible staff at the Mission. Thank you for letting our team be part of something that is so meaningful to the community.”  

    -Erin Luciano, Relationship Manager

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Junior Achievement Titan CEO Challenge Winners: Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School

Junior Achievement Titan CEO Challenge Winners: Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School with Mentor, Christian Snyder

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Junior Achievement Titan CEO Challenge Winners: Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School with Mentor, Christian Snyder

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    Junior Achievement (JA) is bringing business leadership skills and inspiration to nearly 150 Capital Region high school students this year. During the recent JA Titan CEO Challenge, Christian Snyder, J.D., CFA®, President of Fenimore, was pleased to be among the local CEO/President mentors. This Challenge included 66 teams (of 2-3 students each) competing across 5 different high schools over a period of several weeks.

    The goal of the JA Titan CEO Challenge is “…a focus on financial analysis and insights into the workforce, JA Titan brings business economics to life with decision-making across all functions of the students’ simulated companies.” Each class was paired with a mentor that shared their personal experiences related to business management, tying together first-hand knowledge and the popular simulation challenge in which students compete as business CEOs.

  • Junior Achievement Titan CEO Challenge Winners: Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School

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The results are in and congratulations to Berne-Knox-Westerlo high school and Christian for being the winning team in this year’s event!

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Unsung Heroes

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Unsung Heroes

The Richmondville Volunteer Emergency Squad (RVES) provides emergency medical services to more than 2,600 residents in a rural Upstate New York county as well as to surrounding communities. While this rescue team is accustomed to saving others in danger, they recently had their own urgent situation.

RVES’s 2005 ambulance was in constant disrepair — a nerve-racking circumstance for first responders whose equipment can make the difference between life and death. As an all-volunteer squad that does not receive regular municipal funding, it was their turn to ask the community for help.

Fenimore’s associates were honored to support RVES’s capital campaign and thrilled when they stopped by to celebrate their new, state-of-the-art ambulance and give us a tour!

Thank you RVES for your selfless acts of service for those in need!

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Keith Cataldo

27 Years & Running

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27 Years & Running

An Interview with FAM 5k Team Captain, Keith Cataldo

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    Since 1994, Fenimore Asset Management has held its annual FAM 5K “Fund” Run/Walk each September (except during COVID-19). Preparations for this year’s race on September 24th are already in full swing and we caught up with Keith Cataldo, Director of Trading and Operations at Fenimore and the FAM 5k Team Captain to learn more about why he became the organizer of this race what that means to him.

    1. HOW DID YOU BECOME THE FAM 5K TEAM CAPTAIN?

      I was just lucky, I guess! 

      I am the 3rd member of the Fenimore Family to take over the reigns as Race Director.   I had some big sneakers to fill following our previous two directors (George Chelius & Peter Sweetser).

      Six years ago, I started to assist Peter with some of the race coordination.  Once you understand the impact the race has had and will continue to have on the charities and our community, who wouldn’t want to be part of that? 

      It’s a lot of work but an honor to be associated with the race.
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  1. AFTER A 2-YEAR HIATUS, THE FAM 5K IS BACK WITH YOU LEADING THE WAY. WHAT IS ONE WORD YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE BEING ABLE TO CONDUCT THIS RACE AGAIN IN OUR COMMUNITY?

    Opportunity!

    During the pandemic when we were unable to host the FAM5k, Fenimore continued to support these organizations behind the scenes.   However, the race is what provides the “Opportunity” to bring attention to five outstanding organizations.  Organizations that make the lives of people better; that make our community better.  
  1. BY DAY, YOU ARE FENIMORE’S DIRECTOR OF TRADING.  EVERY YEAR AROUND THIS TIME YOU TRANSFORM INTO OUR FAM 5K TEAM CAPTAIN – 2 VERY DIFFERENT ROLES. ARE THERE ANY SIMILARITIES?

    I think that both roles require someone that can be comfortable with making decisions.

    As the Director of Trading my job is to try get all our clients the best possible entry or exit price on an investment.  I must decide when to buy or sell a security to ensure that I put our client’s best interest first.   I may not always be right, but I will have a reason for making that decision at that time.

    It’s the same with my role as race director.  I look at all the information and make a decision that I believe is in the best interest of the race that year.  It’s impossible to always be right, but you need to be comfortable with your decision and able to learn from any mistakes.
  1. WHAT IS ONE BEHIND THE SCENES DETAIL OF ORGANIZING A COMMUNITY 5K THAT PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW?

    People are usually surprised when I tell them that I begin my preparation for the September FAM5K at the end of January.   I have built a spreadsheet to help keep me and the race timeline on track.  The first order of business is always to sign a contract securing the Cobleskill Fairgrounds (where the race is hosted), followed by contacting the board for that year’s charity race recipient. 

    I have over 80 separate checkbox items on my sheet that range from ordering T-Shirts to testing walkie-talkies.

    There are two certainties as race director:
    • You can never be too prepared.
    • You will always forget something.
  1. WHAT’S EASIER TO YOU – RUNNING A 5K OR ORGANIZING A 5K?

    I don’t by any measure consider myself to be a runner.   But running a 5K would be much easier than organizing one.  The FAM5K is also considered a “Run/Walk”.  I wouldn’t be setting any new course records (Male: 14:26 & Female: 16:06), but I know I would have a lot of fun competing with family and friends.    
  1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF RACE DAY?

    Is it bad to say when it’s over?  In the immortal words of John “Hannibal” Smith from my favorite 80’s Television show The A-Team:

    “I love it when a plan comes together”

    Join Keith and Fenimore on September 24th to walk/run and support our mission of endorsing and promoting the qualities of family, health, and service to our community.

    Learn more and register here: http://www.fam5k.com/

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    Regional Food Bank

    Food For Thought

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    FOOD FOR THOUGHT

    The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York distributed more than 51 million pounds of food and grocery products in 2021 — the equivalent of 42 million meals — across 23 counties! The need is great … and growing.

    The Regional Food Bank is responding to the surge in demand for their services due to rising grocery and fuel costs, while also handling supply chain issues and rising operational costs. Their mission “is to alleviate hunger and prevent food waste.”

    In mid-March, our associates helped Regional Food Bank partner agencies load their food orders. It was a very enjoyable and meaningful morning!

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    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCHENECTADY

    A Safe Place to Learn & Grow

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    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCHENECTADY

    Fenimore’s associates are grateful for our longtime partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady. It’s an honor to support their life-changing work and help provide state-of-the-art spaces equipped with technologies designed to protect their children and teens.

    “The Mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”

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