horticulture Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 2013 AnnualReport
2009 ANNUAL REPORT Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Annual Report 2013 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment and the arts.
We believe in a guest experience that is enjoyable, inspiring and rewarding.
We embrace curiosity and wonder in all aspects of the guest experience.
We believe in accessible facilities, grounds, programs and communications.
We believe in a positive and collaborative work environment.
We believe in a visual presentation based on quality, attention to detail and intentional design.
We strive to be recognized as one of the finest cultural institutions in the world.
We believe in being leaders within the cultural, art and horticulture communities we serve.
We believe in fostering diversity, respect, creativity and professionalism.
We believe in valuing and preserving our history to highlight the extraordinary story of Meijer Gardens.
We believe in clean and safe facilities and grounds.
We believe in being good stewards of the natural environment.
We believe in financial stability and sustainability to assure that Meijer Gardens can be enjoyed by future generations.
We honor our donors and volunteers by being good stewards of their many gifts.
Tony Cragg. Bent of Mind, 2005. Photo by William J Hebert. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Annual Report 2013 Welcome
In Fiscal Year 2013, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park that great music is a wonderful way to connect people to our broader welcomed 599,415 guests. Visitors enjoyed our permanent mission of art and horticulture. Similarly popular, the Tuesday sculpture and horticulture collections, concerts and education Evening Music Club series, free with admission every Tuesday programs. Three annual exhibitions drew hundreds of thousands evening in July and August, featured local and regional bands. of visitors to experience bountiful fall horticulture displays during More than 12,000 people enjoyed shows from bands such as Chrysanthemums and More!, the spirit of the holidays with AnDro, Bennett, Cabildo and the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra, Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World, and the wonder among many others. and beauty of tropical butterflies in the exhibition Butterflies Are Meijer Gardens is extremely thankful to be afforded the opportunity Blooming. Three temporary sculpture exhibitions offered guests to create The Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Garden. the opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of Contemporary Construction continued at a strong pace throughout 2013 with the art. The fall exhibition Shattered: Contemporary Sculpture in Glass, excavation, structures and much of the infrastructure having been served as ArtPrize at Meijer Gardens. Winter brought the enigmatic completed in 2013. Our attention now turns to planting horticulture figures of Dutch sculptor Hanneke Beaumont to our galleries with and installing sculptures. The garden will open in June of 2015. the exhibition Connected and Disconnected: The Sculpture of Hanneke Beaumont. Looking East, Facing West: The World of Zhang Fiscal Year 2013 also saw the publication of America’s Garden of Art. Huan explored themes of physical endurance, spiritual tranquility, This 240-page book details our collections and features essays by Chinese history and a reverence for Buddhism. The exhibition Joseph Becherer, Larry tenHarmsel and me. featured the artist’s Long Island Buddha, which will be permanently It is very appropriate that each year we publish this annual report sited in The Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Garden. to honor and thank our donors for making Meijer Gardens grow. Meijer Gardens was most fortunate to add Equal Intervals, Equal We are fortunate that Fred and Lena Meijer have given so Elevations by Richard Serra to the permanent collection through the generously to make this institution possible. Together, the generosity of Fred and Lena Meijer and The Meijer Foundation. This thousands of gifts we receive allow for great exhibitions to be work of art can be found in the lower falls area of the Sculpture Park. presented, sustain our robust education programs and lectures and maintain our extensive buildings and grounds. The Outdoor Summer Concert Series is intentionally planned to host artists that will draw people from all walks of life. Classic rock On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers we are favorites are always popular and this year included Steve Miller humbled by your generosity. Please know it is most appreciated. Band, Peter Frampton and The Beach Boys. Returning artists such as Indigo Girls, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Umphrey’s McGee and Gratefully, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers once again delighted audiences. New artists to Meijer Gardens like Sheryl Crow, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Owl City and Harry Connick, Jr. were also audience favorites. Tickets sold exceeded 46,000, an indication David S. Hooker President & CEO
Beverly Fishman. Artificial Paradise (detail), 2013. Photo courtesy of the artist. Horticulture Annual Report 2013
From the autumn splendor of chrysanthemums to the natural beauty of holiday traditions, from spring bulbs transitioning to summer blooms, our gardens displayed horticultural artistry all year long.
Butterflies Are Blooming of our displays. Some of the cultural traditions involving natural Our most popular annual horticultural exhibition featured materials that were on display included Lithuanian straw ornaments, thousands of tropical butterflies in the Lena Meijer Tropical Japanese kadomatsu, English mistletoe and Mexican poinsettias. Conservatory and a display of Monarch caterpillars. Native to The much-loved Railway Garden display included natural Michigan, Monarch caterpillars were on display in the Seasonal components like twigs, bark and seedpods and five new buildings Display Greenhouse and feeding on milkweed plants. More than were added including Fifth Third Ballpark, Jersey Junction, Paddock 170,600 guests visited during March and April, 2013, to enjoy Place (now Mangiamo!), Meyer May House and Voigt House. Butterflies Are Blooming. In addition, a new Korea display debuted featuring an authentic Chrysanthemums and More! hanbok, the traditional dress of Seollal, the Korean New Year. This exquisite garment was made of vibrant, natural silk with intricate Truly an autumn horticultural feast for the senses, the expanded detailing. More than 76,800 guests delighted in the displays of Chrysanthemums and More! featured mums throughout the gardens Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World. and grounds, with a spectacular wall of mums on display in the Seasonal Display Greenhouse, which creatively incorporated not Other Highlights only mums, but plantings of cabbage, kale, millet and more! Designer and gardener Paula Hayes gave the Secchia Garden The more-and-more popular Mum Day in October offered members Lecture entitled Artful Containers. The Lena Meijer Children’s and guests horticulture demonstrations, walking tours and Garden offered kid-friendly plantings that were chosen for their interactions with our expert horticulturists. More than 72,000 appeal to the senses. At the West Michigan Home & Garden Show, guests visited during Chrysanthemums and More! our expert horticulturists gave presentations for attendees. Holiday Traditions Plant Shows remained a popular destination for horticulture fans including the Orchid Show, the Michigan All-State Bonsai Show The Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition and many more. in FY 2013 (calendar year 2012) put a special focus on nature. Many people use natural materials as a way to celebrate their holiday traditions and customs and we prominently featured those in our promotions, our educational programming and the presentation
Photo by William J Hebert. Sculpture Annual Report 2013
The Sculpture program hosted a group show of Sculpture in glass, the enigmatic figures of Hanneke Beaumont and an introduction to the work of Chinese artist Zhang Huan.
Hanneke Beaumont ArtPrize/Body Double Connected and Disconnected: The Sculpture of Hanneke Shattered: Contemporary Sculpture in Glass was ArtPrize at Beaumont featured the enigmatic figures of the Dutch sculptor Meijer Gardens and served as the fall sculpture exhibition. Hanneke Beaumont. Displayed individually, as pairs, or in small This exhibition explored the depth and dimension of sculpture groups, her figures were arranged in arresting compositions by artists working in glass. A sculptural entity in its own marked by physical stillness in poignant contrast to the right, contemporary glass is marked by creative, conceptual provocative psychological and emotional associations the and formal explorations in keeping with the dynamic persona figures conveyed. Beaumont initially created works in clay and of contemporary art as a whole. The exhibition broke down then translated the form into bronze or iron—all of which were preconceptions about glass art and shattered traditional represented in the exhibition. In addition, several of the artist’s boundaries for an understanding of sculpture as well. companion drawings were on display. As a result, this presentation offered a global panorama of contemporary glass. This exhibition was organized in Zhang Huan partnership with Habatat Gallery. Looking East, Facing West: The World of Zhang Huan featured themes of physical endurance and spiritual tranquility, Chinese Permanent Collection Additions history and heritage, and an interest in and reverence for Acquisitions to the collection included gifts in honor Buddhism. This exhibition explored the world of Zhang Huan of Fred Meijer, such as 2-D and 3-D work by artists both thematically and artistically. While works of sculpture were like Beverly Pepper, Manuel Neri, and Mark diSuvero. central to this presentation, including his iconic copper and Acquisition included Equal Intervals, Equal Elevations steel Long Island Buddha, several of the artist’s paintings and by Richard Serra, a gift of Fred and Lena Meijer and the photographs were also featured. Although forms and materials Meijer Foundation. Works to be sited in The Richard and vary, Zhang Huan’s commitment to exploring the dimensions Helen DeVos Japanese Garden included Long Island Buddha , of the human condition and expanding the figurative tradition by Zhang Huan, Untitled by Anish Kapoor, and Existence is unfailingly discerning. This exhibition was organized by by Masayuki Koorida. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in cooperation with the artist and Pace Gallery, New York, Beijing and London.
Hanneke Beaumont. Bronze #66, “Stepping Forward”, 2003. Photo courtesy of the artist. Education Annual Report 2013
Our goal is to use the wonderful collections at Meijer Gardens as springboards for unique education programs.
Classes, Camps and Special Events School Programs A wide variety of classes attracted returning students and new More than $142,000 in revenue was brought in through school participants. Many cooking classes, including Cold Days/Hot tours and programs. Though hundreds of individual classes come Soups, Cooking with Pumpkin and Squash, and Non-Dairy Cheese for field trips, some programs have a wider scope: all Head Start were successful. Our Spring Gardening Mini-Series brought in more students in Kent County experience the Children’s Garden, all than 500 participants and our regular art classes catered to both Grand Rapids Public Schools 4th graders enjoy Art & Science of beginners and more serious students. Summer camps were enjoyed Observation tours, and all Grand Rapids Public Schools 6th graders by young children as well as older campers. A week-long camp was step up to Fitness Fun in the Sculpture Park challenges. New piloted and found to be very popular. classroom activities were added, including a butterfly “Wing It” activity, a Polish Szopka activity and poetry writing based on Arts and Sculpture Programs the Hanneke Beaumont exhibition. Public programming encompassed an array of presentations, including art history lectures, gallery walks by experts, artist Family Programs demonstrations and staff perspective discussions. For the Hanneke Animal Adventures, a collaboration with John Ball Zoo, focused Beaumont exhibition, highlights included a gallery walk focusing on four animals, with engaging activities for each one. Who Am I: on body language and facial expressions, and a lecture about art A Butterfly Ballet, a collaboration with Grand Rapids Ballet, that conveys human conflicts and yearnings. For the Zhang Huan presented a unique butterfly story told through dance. Cozy Tales exhibition, highlights included a gallery walk on Buddhist themes for Winter Days entertained preschoolers with themed stories and and a combination lecture/gallery walk on contemporary Chinese related activities. Activities at Michigan’s Farm Garden included art. In addition, we presented a very popular panel discussion for weekly quilting, and family-themed weekends. In the Children’s ArtPrize. The annual Art & Sculpture Lecture presented by Bernar Garden Dorothy and Toto in the Children’s Garden, a unique version Venet, examined his 40-year career and his visionary thinking. of the original story, was performed countless times. Let’s Keep Moving on the Kids’ Tram, a special tour for families with kids, Garden and Plant Presentations combined fitness activities with looking at sculpture. Plant shows were presented throughout the year, from the smaller Rose, and Daylily Shows to the more all-encompassing Orchid and All-State Bonsai Shows. The Secchia Garden Lecture presenter was Paula Hayes, a garden designer who is well known for her exquisite, high-end terrariums. She represented the perfect combination of art and gardens. New this year was a summer tram tour titled Explore the Outdoor Gardens; the tour was developed in response to guests’ requests and was very well received.
Kirk Newman. Children of the World, 1969. 1995. Photo by David Lubbers Financial Annual Report 2013 horticulture Statement of Financial Position September 30, 2013
Assets 2013 Liabilities and Net Assets 2013 Current assets Current liabilities Cash 10,289,184 Accounts payable 2,122,703 Accounts receivable 54,297 Accrued payroll and withholding 680,595 Pledge receivable 468,675 Deferred revenue 1,184,744 Inventory 330,015 Total current liabilities 3,988,042 Prepaid expenses 104,108 Net assets Total current assets 11,246,279 Unrestricted 91,929,055 Replacement reserve 3,351,163 Temporarily restricted 22,656,176 Permanently restricted 91,067,872 Cash restricted for investment in property and equipment 5,003,070 Total net assets 205,653,103
Pledges receivable, restricted Total liabilities and net assets 209,641,145 for investment in property and equipment 8,442,068 Beneficial interest in net assets of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture A copy of the 2013 audited financial statements are available upon request Foundation (FMGSF) 93,569,320 Collections 39,679,049 Property and equipment, net 48,350,196
Total assets 209,641,145
West Michigan Horticultural Society, Inc d.b.a Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Photo by William J. Hebert. Financial Annual Report 2013 horticulture Statements of Activities September 30, 2013
Revenues and other support 2013 Expenses 2013
Contributions 10,073,182 Program services: Guest services 1,820,873 Guest services 3,527,084 Memberships 2,031,460 Memberships 421,164 Gift Shop 1,092,761 Gift Shop 884,906 Events 2,674,084 Education 925,820 Educational programs 133,980 Hospitality 2,962,673 Hospitality services 3,464,834 Collections and exhibitions 1,606,721 Change in beneficial Horticulture 3,018,655 interest of FMG&SF 6,654,255 Communications 1,313,844 27,945,429 Supporting services: Management and general 1,815,680 Fund development 550,585 17,027,132
Change in net assets 10,918,297 Net assets at beginning of year 194,734,806 Net assets at end of year 205,653,103
NumbersNumbers are are in in millions millions 25,000,000 3.53.5 25,000,000 NumbersNumbers are arein millions in millions
3.03.0 20,000,00020,000,000 2.5
2.5 Guest Services Guest Services Hospitality Hospitality Horticulture Change in beneficial Interest of FMG&SP Horticulture 15,000,00015,000,000 Change in beneficial Interest of FMG&SP 2.0
2.0 Management and General Management and General Collections & Exhibitions Collections & Exhibitions Contributions
1.5 Communications Contributions
1.5 Communications 10,000,00010,000,000 Education 1.0 Education 1.0 Retail Retail 5,000,000 Development
5,000,000 Guest Services Hospitality Services Development Guest Services Hospitality Services Memberships 0.5 Memberships Events 0.5 Events Retail Retail Memberships Educational Programs Miscellaneous Memberships Educational Programs 0 0 Miscellaneous 0.00.0 West Michigan Horticultural Society, Inc., d.b.a Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Laura Ford. Espaliered Girl, 2007. Photo by William J. Hebert. Recognition Annual Report 2013 Fred and Lena made a large gift more than 19 years ago to create this institution. In 19 years we have grown from a dream to an internationally recognized institution.
Board Members David Vanden Berg Charles Ross Supporter $1,000 David and Diana Morgenstern Jill Walcott Chuck and Stella Royce Richard and Maureen Morrison During Fiscal Year 2013 Tom Aaberg, Jr. and Maryln Walton Margaret Saxton Mark and Elizabeth Murray Vicky Black Melissa Meldrum-Aaberg Matt Wey Hilary Snell L. Dale Atkinson Dennis and Cindi Pittman Doreen Bolhuis John Zimmerman Hilary and Kristi Snell David and Mary Ellen Rodgers John Bouwer Ken Bandstra and Ken Terpstra Travis and Liza Snell Carl and Jan Baumgras Shirley Roskam Kenyatta Brame Founding Members: Rosalynn Stuart Sarah Schaff Rich Brolick Kenneth and Laurel Beukelman Don and Mary Apol Glenn Walters Terri Shapiro and Michael Shapiro Keith Brophy Vicky Black Janet R. Bacon Mildred Wisniewski Hilary Snell Kim Bruyn Ted and Janice Boers James and Shirley Balk Bill and Mindy Wakefield Linda Chamberlain Joe and Gloria Bowen James Balk Ken and Patricia Wenger Brian Cloyd David Bradley and Nicole Frei Martin and Melissa Balk James and Mary Wieland Kim Dabbs Kim Bruyn Steven and Tiffany Balk Botanic Society: James and Kelly Wilcox Jeff Dean Jesse and Gia Budrick Glen and Betsy Borre Robert Zylstra and Gayla Jewell Scott DeVecht Advocate $25,000 John Cavacece and Bonnie Taylor Lisa Borre Suzanne Eberle Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation Patrick Pullen and Linda Chamberlain Deborah Campbell Joy Fossel Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation Michael and Linda Cole Edward and Carolyn Dee Michael Gaudino Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation Frank and Betzie Duncan Kathleen Doering Kathleen Hajek Jim Dunlap Ralph Hauenstein Sculpture Society: Earl Holton Principal $5,000 Doug Ellinger and Karyn Gell Earl and Donnalee Holton David Hooker Jerry and Marcia Tubergen Albert and Eloise Engel Advocate $25,000 Bob and Judy Hooker Cate Jansma Frederick and Dorothy Fichter Mark and Mary Beth Meijer Robert and Mary Hydrick Ping Liang Guardian $2500 Gregory and Kathy Forzley Steve Van Andel Barbara Mayo-Johnson Candace Matthews Richard and Sheri Brolick Elizabeth Hekman Gordon Walter and Pamela McVeigh Mary McLoughlin Bill and Margie Darooge David and Leslie Hooker Patron $10,000 Mark and Mary Beth Meijer Walter McVeigh John and Judy Spoelhof Scott and Pamela Jacobs Mary Ann Keeler Doug Meijer Doug Meijer Lester and Chloe Jones Hank and Liesel Meijer Liesel Meijer Ambassador $1,500 Katharine Kane Principal $5,000 Fred and Lena Meijer Tom Merchant Mark and Dawn Kibben Mark and Cathy Bissell Deborah Meijer Hildegard Adkins Mark Mossing Peter and Helga Kleinschmidt Earl and Donnalee Holton Starr Meijer Justin and Kara Amash Craig Mutch Donald Klopcic Harold and Phoebe Phelps W. David and Diana Moore Jason and Angela Detter William Padnos Judy Maggini Marilyn Titche John and Gail Nowak John and Mary Schaff Jim Preston Jon and Mary Ann March Jack and Margie Oosting George and Kerstin Trowbridge Janet Ramsey Henry and Connie Mast Guardian $2,500 Joann Ott Dorothy Williamson John Schaff and Gwen Bolt Barbara Mayo-Johnson Dan and Eunice Pfeiffer Gregory and Rajene Betz Bradley Thomas K.C. and Bridget Mitchell Mimi Cummings
Photo by William J. Hebert. Donors Annual Report 2013 Recognition Milo and Abby DeVries Peter and Susan Krupp Stan Cheff Jeremy and Melissa VandenBerg Don and Grace Brenner Christine Faser Scott and Linda LaFontsee Thomas and Carol Cook Ross and Suzann VanKlompenberg Kevin Briggs and Carol Karr Thomas and Mickie Fox William and Karen Lawrence Thomas and Bonnie Cypher Lewis and Norma Vankuiken Keith and Sheila Brophy Dick and Sandy Hansen Harold and Helen Leedy Nancy Dailey Gordon and Shirley Vonk Paul and Mary Brower Jim and Virginia Jurries Pierre LeVai Randy Damstra and Julie Duisterhof Ronald and Ruth Waybrant Charlie and Diane Brown Harvey Lemmen Tim and Ping Liang John and Rene Darling John and Martha Wert J. Todd and Jodi Brown Shelley Padnos and Carol Sarosik Mike and Kathy Lloyd Alan and Michelle Davis David and Vicki Whalen Barb Brummel William Padnos Ray Loeschner Tom and Sue DenHerder Andrew and Micki Buist Jim and Leslie Lynch John Edlund Sustainer $250 James and Maureen Cable Ambassador $1,500 Daniel and Deborah Mankoff Laurence H. Feenstra Joseph and Judy Adamski Michael and Kathy Cairns Joseph and Lisa Becherer Hank and Liesel Meijer Matthew and Miriam Flannigan Ermil and Linda Adamson Mark and Judith Carr Karl and Patti Betz Jack H. Miller Twink Frey and James McKay Martin and Sue Allen Scott and Kendra Carver M. James and Sarah G. Gunberg Craig and Patti Mutch Tim Fritz and Frances Chames Craig and Sally Anderson Luthene Chappell and Tomoko Pommer Thomas Merchant and Glen Johnson Cameron R. O’Keefe Tom and Marcia Haas Grant and Gloria Anderson Robert Clay Kate Pew Wolters Martin and Enid Packard Robert and Kaylyn Hamlin Richard and Julia Andre Russ and Evelyn Cooper Doug and Nancy Padnos Paul and Margaret Haviland Yaw and Agnes Appiagyei-Dankah Tom Cornell Supporter $1,000 Mitchell and Karen Padnos Rose A. Herrmann Donald and Ellen Arlinsky Michael and Mary Crawford Barbara W. Amberg Chris and Joan Panopoulos Theodore and Barbara Hohman Don and Debbie Axce Ralph and Katherine Crew Lonson and Mary Barr Charles G. Schoenknecht Steve and Mary Hollander David Baak and Betty Zylstra Russell Cross, Jr. and Sandra Cross Kenneth and Judy Betz and Ward A. Paul Jim and Barbara Hoogeboom Carter and Mary Bacon Paul and Betty Cudworth John and Susan Borgman Mark Peters J.C. Huizenga Jane Baker Gary and Lin Culver Glen and Betsy Borre Todd and Jan Polavin Bryan and Donna Hull Brett and Katie Barkley Eric and Jan Curtis Molly Bradshaw Jim and Marie Preston Norman Jabin and Judith Smith Christopher and Doreen Barnes Kevin and Meg Cusack Rob and Gwen Brandt Chuck and Stella Royce Phillip and Cherry Jacobus John and Nancy Barrows Bill and Trish Cutler Peggy Bransdorfer John and Victoria Sheagren Frank Kwiatek and Karen Maczuga Becky Bartley and Jennifer Coe Ronald and Jessie Dalman Donald and Fran Buske Warren Shifferd, Jr. Steven and Julie Lappenga Larry and Rita Bashaw Chuck and Kay Danby Michael Cole and Susan Donnelly Jesse and Rebecca Stewart Paul Lewis and Sarah Sparks Rob and Shelly Batterbee Roger and Jean Danielski Bill and Marilyn Crawford Linda Thompson Mary Loupee Julie Baumchen Elizabeth Dapson R. Jeff and Jill Dean David and Ellen Vanden Berg Don and L. June Mabie Deborah Beckwith Robert Davis John and Marilyn Drake Allen and Nancy VanderLaan Julie Mansour and Dave Dryer Harvey and Lu Beltman Jim and Joy Deboer David Dvorak and Karol Peterson Michael Wilson and Susan Vanderploeg Harry and Kathleen Margo Bruce and Suzeanne Benet Lee Deboer Gary and Suzanne Eberle Randy and Linda VanEck Duncan and Vicki McMillan Sandra Bennett and Renee Bennett Kevin Debri Weldon Frankforter Lynn and John Vinkemulder Steven and Chris Melnyk Michael and Sandra Berg Jon and Judy Kay DeJong Charles and Bette Fuller Mary Jean Waddell Jon and Carol Muth Rebecca Bird Al and Vivian Dejonge Michael and Teresa Gaudino Greg and Meg Willit Brad and Leslie Nelson Flora Bishop Tom and Rosie Delor Larry and Suzy Gill Susan Wold Tim and Karen O’Donovan Michael and Amy Bishop Jolene Deluca Kevin and Debbie OHalla Raymond Dewey and Allison Bowen Robert and Kathleen Hajek Patron $500 Tom and Gail Blackburn Ralph Hauenstein Roland and Jennifer Palmer John and Helen Blythe Daniel and Catherine Diedrich David and Joyce Hecht Gerald and Julie Abraham Owen Pyle George and Silbilla Boerigter A. Newton and Ann Dilley Dan and Diane Hickey Kirk and Cathy Agerson Ruth Raiman Dan and Katie Bolt Monica Donnelly Dirk and Victoria Hoffius Mary Appelt Scott and Kate Rasmussen Alyson Booth and Scott Booth Don Drooger David Hollman Anna Barth and Joseph Marfia Dale and Sheri Remmelts Vern and Norma Boss Thomas and Stacy Dunning Bob and Judy Hooker Brad and Anna Bengtson Richard and Kathy Russo John and Marian Bouwer James and Marla Dykstra Joseph and Susannah Hooker David and Mary Kay Berles David and Kathy Saylor James and Florence Bouwman Ronald and Carole Dykstra John Hunting Dale and Susan Brisboe Margaret Sharp Bob and Patty Boylen Dennis Echelbarger Ray and Nancy James Scott and Amanda Brooks Chad and Sheila Simons John and Janet Boyles John Edwards Michael and Susan Jandernoa Joan Buchanan Chris and Dee Slater Donna Brandenburg Anita Eerdmans and Bill Eerdmans Sidney and Cate Jansma Allan and Claudia Carlson Gene Smary and Anne Varner and Joseph Brandenburg Nancy Efting-Noel Donald and Ann Avery Kelley David and Mary Margaret Cavera Scott and Jan Spoelhof Karl and Darlene Braunschneider Russell and Alice Ehlert John and Wanda Spruit Mike and Carol Chase Kent and Judy Vana Paul and Jacquellyn Bremer Frances Ellis
Photo by William J. Hebert. Donors/Gifts Annual Report 2013 Recognition Ben and Susan Emdin Doug and Vera Humphries David and Linda Male Larry Plank Carl Strodtman Larry and Nancy Erhardt Michael and Barbara Hurst Richard and Liesl Maloney Terrance Portfleet and Dianne Portfleet Curtis and Nancy Struyk James and Gail Fahner Richard and Susan Ilka Alan and Hope Margherio Daniel and Mary Postellon James and Jennifer Symancyk Ed Farnham and David Durham Win and Kyle Irwin Samuel and Jean Martin James and Janet Postma J. Lawrence and Judy Taunt Richard Farrer and Valerie Pearce Ole Jacobsen James and Anabel Mason David and Diane Potter David and Peggy Thompson David and Teresa Fields Mark and Lauren Jacoby David May and Heather Mallory-May H. Edward and June Prein James and Lola Thompson John Finkhouse Walter and Sharon Jalowiecz Don and Carol Mayton Bruce Quada and Pamela Wynn-Quada Jacob and Sara Tibbe and Victoria Vogel-Finkhouse Dave and Emily Jasperse Michael and Jane McDaniels Leonard and Carol Radecki Arthur and Cheryl Tiernan Charles and Barbara Fisk Virgil Johanningsmeier John and Kate McGarry Richard Rasmussen Roger and Cat Timermanis Charles and Diane Fletcher Laura Johnson Kyle and Allison McKee David and Karen Rasmussen Brian Timmer and Colleen Markou David and Nancy Flower Thomas and Margy Jones David and Nancy Meeker David and Kathleen Ray Steve and Cheryl Timyan Lawrence and Donna Foody Jim Karrip and Alicia Loucks-Karrip Barbara Melgaard- Jeff Redman Wayne and Diane Titche Paul and Mary Frank Haig and Ann Kassouni Grissen and Dale Grissen David and Christine Reese Kreigh and Monica Tomaszewski Karilyn Frederick William Katz and Susan Wakefield Tom and Debra Mellentine Andy and Dawn Robotham Phil Tower Jeff and Diane French Thomas and Karen Kearns Dorothy Meyer Ron Roden Jim and Gen Tuinstra Charles and Betty Jean Fry Marion Keller Curt Meyer Robert and Phyllis Rood Geron and Kimberly Turke and Andrea Byrne-Meyer Raymond and Lillian Fuller Jim and Nancy Kilbourne David and Kara Rosen Peter Turner Bruce Mickelson, D.D.S. David and Ann Gass John King and Janice McDonald Michael and Christina Rosloniec Chris VandenBerg and Elizabeth Neubig and Christine Mickelson Wendy Gerber John and Rita Kirkwood Larry and Mary Ellen Roslund Gerard and Ruth VandenBosch John B. Miller David and Sandra Gibbs Daniel and Kimberly Klaver Earl and Joan Ross Marion C. VanderVeen Raymond and Dianne Miller Bruce Gilmore and Alice Bridgman Evan Klemm Alwyn and Christine Rougier-Chapman Peter and Laura VanHoesen Michael and Joslin Monahan Harry and Mary Goossens and Jennifer Prafke-Klemm Charles and Martha Rushmore Scott and LeaAnne VanHouten Franklin and Nancy Moore Mark and Sherry Gotshall Don and Gerri Knottnerus Bill and Kathy Ryan Phillip and Jean VanHuffel Louis and Nancy Moran Inta Grace Bob and Kathleen Koch Bart and Jenny Sak Steve and Sharon VanLoon Henry and Mary Morley Larry and Barb Grasman Donald and Debie Kolehouse David and Susan Samrick Robert and Karen VanStright Jeff and Alice Morrill Mark and Maureen Greenwood John and Kathy Kools Dennis and Sally Sanders Carlene VanVoorhies Ronald and Sandra Mulder Andy and Meredith Gremel Michael and Krista Kopchick Bill and Betty Sanderson David and Beverly Verdier Michelle Mullins Dore Gunn Douglas C. Kramlich Jacquolyn Sawyer John and Catherine Vogel Peter and Susan Murray Richard and Carol Hackbarth Rex Krausbauer Robert and Rose Schenck James and Sharon Vonk Duane and Nancy Nagel L. Irene Haizman Martha Kropf and Elizabeth Sparks Ronald and Lisa Schlesinger Gary Vruggink David Neff Don and Linda Hamilton William and Evelyn Kruse Valerie Schmieder John and Catherine Vydareny Joseph and June Nelson Rudolph and Erina Hanka Stephen and Therese Labenz Tom and Beverly Schut William and Patricia Waanders Marjorie Neubig Randy Hansen Gerald and Marjorie LaBreck Lois Schut Clare Wade and Tom Koetsier Les and Barb Neuman AJ Hartman and Katherine M. Houston Ronald and Nancy Laferriere Judith Schwarzer James and Kathy Walsh Jacqueline Newhof and Tammy Newhof Brian Haskin Scott and Margaret Lancaster Nancy and Robert Scott Doug and Maryln Walton Thomas and Jill Newhouse Dave and Kris Hassan Thomas and Jodi Lange James and Deb Sears Mary Ann Wannamaker John and Eileen Nordstrom David and Betsy Hendricks Herb and Sharon Lantinga William and Mary Seeger Gil and Denise Webb Charles and Nancy Olender Douglas and Rosemary Hepfer Daryl and Brian Larsen George and Linda Sharpe Gary and Carolyn Webster Nancy Olsen John and Martha Hesse Doris and Lars Larson Lee Ann Shedleski-Holmden Floyd and Clarice Westendorp George and Bess Orphan Virginia Hessler Shirley LaSage and Mark LaSage Marcia Westrate Robert and Barbara Overbeek and David Holmden Jeff and Mary Heth Richard and Marilyn Leach Larry and Susan Whipple Richard Parente Richard and Beverly Sheehan Gabriel High and Tonya Homister Barbara Lemmen David and Anne-Lise Whitescarver David and Olga Patrick Matthew and Margaret Simon Mark and Nancy Hildebrant Glenn and Renee Long Bruce and Diane Wickmann Josephine Pattullo Carol Simpson Larry and Lari Hines Kendal and Jane Lovell Scott and Rebecca Wierda Kevin and Gina Paul Steve and Rebekah Smith Arnold and Laura Hollenbeck Paul and Elizabeth Luce Nancy Willemstein Peter and Carroll Perez Daryl and Ella Mae Smith Stephen and Susan Holmes Cheri Luchtefeld Tom and Betty Williams Marjorie Perry and Kristie Corcoran Bill and Jane Smith Gregory and Leah Hooks Michael and Suzanne Lutz Scott and Cindy Williamson Virgil and Louise Phelps Thomas and Kathy Spirito Gary Lee and Nikki Hoort Dennis and Virgina Lyons Pamela Withrow Kenneth and Donna Pierce Linda Stafford Bob and Barb Hubling Eugene G. Lyons Gary and Gail Wohlscheid Ayse Pinar Cemeroglu George and Jean Stanley
Kiki Smith. Sleepwalker, 2002-2008. Photo by William J. Hebert. Gifts Annual Report 2014 Recognition Consumers Energy Leslie Kohn Van Dellen Steel, Inc. Richard Wood Corporate Sound Inc Life EMS Ambulance Sharon VanDellen and Ronnie Wright DJ’s Landscape Management and Lisa Andersson-Zetye Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation Ray Loeschner VanderWeide Family Foundation Frank and Betzie Duncan Steven and Rebecca Wuerthele Herb and Sharon Lantinga Macatawa Bank Wells Fargo Bank Dykema Erica Yob Masterpiece Flower Company, LLC Michigan Radio Bill Woodrow Ellis Parking Company Robert Zaagman Hank and Liesel Meijer John and Gail Nowak Susan Wright-Miller Everett’s Landscape Ivars Zadvinskis Meijer, Inc. William Padnos Robert Zylstra and Gayla Jewell Management, Inc. and Susan Zadvinskis MLive Media Group Charles G. Schoenknecht Excel Electric, Inc. Ronald and Kathryn Zagel Michigan Council for Arts and Ward A. Paul $1,000 - $4,999 James and Gail Fahner Ronald and Lois Zartman and Cultural Affairs Dan and Eunice Pfeiffer David Adams FASTSIGNS of Grand Rapids Teri Zinn Mark and Elizabeth Murray Steelcase, Inc. Hildegard A. Adkins Fence Consultants of West Michigan John and Kathleen Zuiderveen The Louis and David & Carol Van Andel Foundation Advanced Radiology Services, P.C. Susan and Cliffton Ferguson Helen Padnos Foundation Varnum Fillmore Equipment, Inc. Gifts Received Attallah and Marie Amash Sebastian Foundation Via Design Inc Richard and Ellen Anderson Galerie Scheffel GmbH During Fiscal Year 2013 Steelcase Foundation Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Apol’s Water Gardens Gary Family Foundation 10/01/2012 – 9/30/2013 Townsquare Media WYCE 88.1 Applause Catering Dan and Lou Ann Gaydou WGVU Paul Zeman Association of Grand Rapids Kim and Judy Gilpin Gifts $250,000 and Above Landscape Professionals John and Nancy Gordon Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation $20,000 - $24,999 $5,000 - $9,999 Bob and Kay Babcock Gordon Food Service Frederik Meijer Gardens Paul and Catherine Boyer William Alt David Baker Grand Hotel & Sculpture Foundation Gilson A.M. Leonard Dan and Mayumi Balfour Grand Rapids Sister Cities Frey Foundation Lena Meijer Bartlett Tree Expert Co. Ken Bandstra and Ken Terpstra Grand Rapids Auto Auction, LLP Doug Meijer Berends Hendricks Stuit Insurance Bank of America Foundation Grand Valley State University The Meijer Foundation $15,000 - $19,999 BISSELL Inc. Bank of America Development Office The George and Absopure Water Richard and Sheri Brolick Betz Industries M. James and Sarah G. Gunberg Helen Segal Foundation, Inc. ArtPrize Allan and Claudia Carlson Daniel Bilinski and Elizabeth Murphy Ralph Hauenstein Greg Hazle $75,000 - $249,999 Bentheim, Inc. Patrick Pullen and Linda Chamberlain Mark and Doreen Bolhuis Fifth Third Bank Chihuly Inc. Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Hilbrands Landscape Management, Inc. Karl and Patti Betz Larry and Suzy Gill Bill and Marilyn Crawford John and Sharon Bouma Holistic Care Approach Michael and Susan Jandernoa James and Kathy Hackett Deloitte Peggy Bransdorfer David and Leslie Hooker Manuel Neri Trust John and Mary Schaff Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation Jim and Donna Brooks Robert L. H. Edward and June Prein The Grand Rapids Flagstar Bank Michael and Anne Bruinooge and Judith S. Hooker Foundation The Wege Foundation Community Foundation Foremost Communications, LLC Kim Bruyn Gregory and Leah Hooks Kate Pew Wolters Tiger Oak Publications Four Star Sales LLC Joan Buchanan Hopetown Inn & Marina Richard and Barbara Young Susan Wold Nancy Frost Robert Bytwerk Hortech, Inc. Henry Mast Greenhouses, Inc. and Jeanne VanderVeer $50,000 - $74,999 $10,000 - $14,999 J.C. Huizenga Michael and Sarah Julien Rita Champion Marilyn Hunting Peter C. & Emajean Cook Mimi Cummings James and Amy Keane Christie’s John and Terry Innis Foundation Dick and Betsy DeVos Kidder Safari Company Ltd. Brian Cloyd Cumulus Media Inc. ITC Holdings Corp Family Foundation Harvey Lemmen and Agnes Kempker-Cloyd DTE Energy Foundation JTB Cultural Exchange Corp. Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation Bill and Susan Lewis Charles Paul Conn Fox 17 Jim and Virginia Jurries Grand Rapids Student Morrison Family Foundation Custer, Inc. Harvey Lexus Advancement Foundation Netty Kiekover Martin and Enid Packard Custom Printers Shirley Roskam Elizabeth Hekman Gordon Joann King Robert Pew II Dean Foods Company Family Foundation Carolyn King Jim and Marie Preston Edward and Carolyn Dee $25,000 - $49,999 Dan and Diane Hickey Mike Klein Reliable Energy, Inc. Bill and Margie Derooge Amway Earl and Donnalee Holton Donald Klopcic Rockwell Automation Eileen and Brian DeVries James and Shirley Balk Sidney and Cate Jansma Family Foundation Knapp Valley Landscape Design Secchia Family Foundation Beene Garter LLP John Kennedy III and Nancy Kennedy Eileen DeVries Peter and Susan Krupp The Geek Group Kenneth and Judy Betz Lawrence Productions, Inc. De Vroomen Garden Products Landscape Design Services, Inc. Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Photo by William J. Hebert. Gifts Annual Report 2013 Recognition Maryann Lane The Catering Company Tom Blandford Inta Grace David and Elisa Lintemuth William and Karen Lawrence The Donald & Doris Griffith Jim and Yvette Blehm Grand Rapids Ophthalmology Mike and Kathy Lloyd Legacy Trust Foundation Elizabeth Boahene Oliver Grin Steve and Deborah Locke Tim and Ping Liang The Gardening Angel, Inc. Glen and Betsy Borre Gumina’s Flowers Terry MacAllister Arend and Nancy Lubbers The Gilmore Collection John and Marian Bouwer Gymco Sports Tim Malefyt Materials Testing Consultants, Inc. The Homestead Robert and Suzanne Bowman Michael and Patricia Haines Karen Maloney Barbara Mayo-Johnson The Keeler Foundation Catherine Bowne Bussema Robert and Kaylyn Hamlin and Christopher Nardecchia McGahey Group, Inc. The Korff Foundation David C. Boyce Dick and Sandy Hansen Neil Marchand McCormick and Company, Inc. Marilyn A. Titche John and Janet Boyles Shane and Ann Hansen Henry and Connie Mast Michael McPherson Growco Garden Supply Paul and Janice Braman Wes and Judith Harpold MasterTag and Melody Dupree Twin Lakes Nursery Inc. Ren and C.J. Brander Madelon Hassberger Richard and Noel Louise McGarrity Hanna Meijer US Golf Cars Brenner Oil Company George Helmstead Dave and Linda Mehney Thomas Merchant and Glen Johnson Richard and Mary VandenBerg Kevin Briggs and Carol Karr James and Martha Hilboldt Earl Miller Meythaler Foundation VanderLaan Family Foundation Jody Britten Dorothy Tegner Hodgkins K.C. and Bridget Mitchell Jack H. Miller Kevin and Sarah VanderWoude Broadway Grand Rapids David Hollman Franklin and Nancy Moore Miller Johnson Steve and Sharon VanLoon Simon and Donna Bruinsma Holmes Social Fund Mark and Carolyn Mossing Patricia Mills John and Lynn Vinkemulder J.E. Bultman Earl and Donnalee Holton Mike and Rachel Mraz Richard and Maureen Morrison Walters Gardens Burdock & Rose Robert Hooker, Jr. Craig and Patti Mutch National Wine & Spirits John and Maribeth Wardrop Robert and Sandra Burnham and Michelle Harmody My Wine Words Valerie Nelson Matt and Jennifer Wey Capital Region Robert Hoover Matt and Laurel Nease Nestle USA Alice Wharton-Bickley Community Foundation Horrocks Market Jim and Mary Nelson Martha Nipke David and Anne-Lise Whitescarver Mike and Carol Chase Brian and Mary Horsford Leonard and Eileen Newman Fund Norris, Perne & French LLP Marshal Wied Wendell and Helen Christoff Brian and Geraldine Hotchkiss Nick Nicola Northland Express Transport Williams Kitchen & Bath Jennifer Clark Bob and Barb Hubling Joe and Stacie Niedzwiecki Steven Olson Williams AutoWorld Steven Cline and Sandra Cottingham William and Katherine Humm Jack Novick and Jeanne Englehart Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co. Dorothy Williamson and Gwen Bolt Clique Lanes Irwin Seating Co. Frank Omilian Seymour and Esther Padnos Greg and Meg Willit George and Margaret Cope It’s Personal by Sweet Cakes Design Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. Joseph and Marie Parzych Craig Wilson Tripp and Kelli Corl JW Marriott Grand Rapids Pathfinder Manufacturing, LLC Dick and Valerie Peacock Windscapes, Inc. Michael and Mary Crawford Katharine Kane Karen Patin Todd and Jan Polavin Thomas and Tracy Curran Bette Karr Pepsi Beverages Company Progressive AE $250 - $999 Nancy Dailey Donald and Ann Avery Kelley Harold and Phoebe Phelps Richard Roane and Leandro Robles John and Cheryl Adams Randy Damstra and Julie Duisterhof W.K. Kellogg Foundation James and Natalie Pochert Root-Lowell Manufacturing Co. Kirk and Cathy Agerson Dave Cole Decorators, Inc. Kennedy’s Flowers & Gifts Thomas and Susan Popma Rosenzweig-Coopersmith Foundation American Plastic Toys Inc Alan and Michelle Davis Kingsley Club F.B. Purnell Sausage Company, Inc. Rothbury Farms Arthur Murray Studio Thomas and Susan DenHerder Kissing Rock Kitchens Qdoba Mexican Grill S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. B&B Beer Distributing Co. Daniel and Catherine Diedrich Herbert and Glenna Knape Jeff Avink and anet Ramsey Saint Mary’s Health Care David Baak and Betty Zylstra Eastern Floral & Gift Shop Family Fund Remacon Compressors, Inc. Sarah Schaff Kathryn Baker Gary and Suzanne Eberle Pat Kolenda John Renucci and Ann Renucci Steve and Anne Scholler James and Elizabeth Barton Enchanted Gardener LLC Lynn Kranendonk Robert Rieger Terri Shapiro and Michael Shapiro Loren Bass Steve Eriksson Blake and Mary Krueger Leonard Rinke Southland Auto Wash Joseph and Lisa Becherer Charles and Barbara Fisk Susan and Brad Laffrey Alwyn and Spectrum Health Charles and Stacie Behler Flowerland LaFontsee Galleries Christine Rougier-Chapman John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation Thomas Bement and Pam Cummings Michael Fossel & Underground Studio Christine M. Rush John and Judy Spoelhof David and Mary Kay Berles Founders Bank & Trust Madelaine Lane Maria Rydstedt Jesse and Rebecca Stewart Laura Berman Founders Brewing Company John and Mary Lange Kenneth Ryskamp Thomas and Mary Stuit John and Karen Bernard Steven Freas and Amy Beachum Alan and Suzanne Langlois Bill and Betty Sanderson Sysco Food Services of Grand Rapids Berry Family of Nurseries Henry Fuhs, Jr. and Sean Jennings Susan LaRose-Grover Peter Sauve Steele and Mary Taylor Michael Birdman George and Najeebe Geagea Leigh’s of Western Michigan Philip Sauve Technical Energy Solutions Inc Vicky Black Geoffrey and Susan Gillis Paul Lewis and Sarah Sparks Susan Schafer Cindy Lewis
Marshall Fredericks. Leaping Gazelle Fountain (Detail), 1936 (cast 1995). Photo by William J. Hebert. Gifts Annual Report 2013 Recognition Luisa and Luis Schumacher In Honor Of: James and Deb Sears Jim and Sharon Boersma George and Linda Sharpe Dace and Bill Nichols Elaine Shay Henry Pilat Matthew and Margaret Simon Lena Meijer Mark and Melinda Slager Ed and June Prein Christopher and Colette Smiley Daryl and Ella Mae Smith In Memory Of: SOS Office Supply Helen Stanley Nicole Souer and Jason Souer Wilma Ingham Soundoff Signal Beverly Barrett Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. Ann Bartlett Superior Groundcover, Inc. Hazel Boreham Dawn Tarnowski and Melissa Torres James and Eileen Greiner The Local Epicurean Jillian Gunn Think2wice Lauren Lovse Bradley and Elizabeth Thomas Helen Nelson Sue Tiggleman Willem Grey Radosevich Tommy FitzGerald Group Richard Remmelts George and Kerstin Trowbridge Judith Dennis Vanderpoel David and Ellen Vanden Berg Adela Beckman DJ Vander Slik Brady Mulligan Wayne and Shelley VanderKolk Robert Reetz Michael and Kathryn Vanderpoel Sara Dreyer Randy and Linda VanEck Jonathan Nozal Lewis and Norma Vankuiken Richard Parente A. Robert and Susan Vantuinen Jim Rumann David and Beverly Verdier Diane Williamson Verduin Charitable Foundation and Winifred Ater Cal and Pat Verduin Edith J. Adams Mitchell and M. Melissa Vroman Matthew Dupree Walt Disney World Philip Gordon Doug and Maryln Walton Curtis Frillmann Vicki Weaver Martha VanderEyk Ken and Patricia Wenger Theresa Zeman John and Martha Wert West Michigan Fly Fishing Ventures West Michigan Woodworkers Guild West Olive Nursery Larry and Susan Whipple William Blair & Company, LLC Charles N. Wooding PJ Woody Zaagman Memorial Chapel, Inc. John and Anne Zimmerman John and Kathleen Zuiderveen
Keith Haring. Julia, 1987. Photo by William J. Hebert. Volunteers Annual Report 2013
Volunteers 3000+ Hours Mary Ohm Sue Ward Pat Reid Sandy Togtman Suzie Reinbold Alice Otter Rick Westman Russ Reid Charlene Travis Lynn Roberts of the Year Helen Blythe Mary Lynn Peterson Jean Zamiara Gloria Rich Richard Travis Susan Rose Dorcy Gourd Sue Coussens Liz Ripley John Riggle Lou VanderHave Nel Shawver Lee Hicks Martha Slocum 1000+ Hours Anne Rossi Marilyn VanderWeide Eleanor Sites Emeritus Status Barb Kepler Jeane Swart Kathi Barkan Brehm Rypstra Tom Warriner Ruth Smith Arlene Obetts Arnold Michels Robert Wilson Jerilyn Bell Sally Schaafsma Susan White Ken Spoelma Maria Rydstedt Ruth Postema Joel Boland Barb Schmuggerow Judy Woods Joe Taber Becky Stewart Mary Yost 1500+ Hours Clare Bolot Joyce Schouten Mary Tett Jeannette Weiland William Yost Anita Avery Sally Bode Diane Scott 500+ Hours Ellen VandenBerg 10000+ Hours 2500+ Hours Robert Ayars Judith Borck Margo Spencer Mary Anderson Trenna Vanderwoude Bob Blossfeld Sue Bouchard Jerry Sytsma Yatee Bhatnagar Sandy VanPoolen Suzie Allen Hildegard Adkins June Boerma Barb Braun Mary Thompson Lorraine Boer Pat VanPortfliet Mary DeBruine Coral Bouman Dan Braun Jan Treur Sy Bruinsma Barbara Vos 7500+ Hours Marge Gilles Keith Bovee Paul Brower Bob VanBragt Barbara Brummel Robert Weaver Carl Ferguson Bob Beuschel Katie Brenneman Greg Carnevale Deb Walsh Gary Burke Toni Wember Mary Ferguson Rita Champion Carolyn Carey Sarabeth Carr Jane Warriner Roberta Craig Marion Friedrich Betty Lawther Linda Chervenka Norm Coffman Doug Wertsch Tina Cronkhite 75,053 volunteer hours Betty Kingston Dorothy Rahn Marilyn Clark Bill Craig Pat Wertsch Nancy Duncan were contributed to Ardath McCall Diane Corell Mary Crawford Thora White Cathy Ezinga Meijer Gardens in the 5000+ Hours Bill Miller Tom Dandridge David Czarnopys Dee Farr last fiscal year. Barb Raby Sue Coussens Sidney Dixcy Ed Dee 750+ Hours Betsy Ford Kathleen Ritsema Don Kelley Ken Dykman Mary DeJonge Sharon Bajema Angie Gibson Carol Savage Lorraine McDonald Sandra Foehl Lois DeLano Brett Barnhart Gary Gidley Howard Wirt David VandenBerg Jack Gibson Joan Demulling Linda Bechaz Judith Grantz Dorothy Williamson 2000+ Hours Michael Gorman Evelyn DeShane Meribeth Bolt Kathleen Gregory Sally Gould Jim Dodge David Boyd Margaret Groen Riley Barlow 4500+ Hours Terrie Graeber Linda Dodge Kim Chiavaras Nancy Hamilton Larry Bashaw Catherine Glennon David Gray Jean Eagleson James Fleser Nancy Haney Rita Bashaw Phil Huizenga Gail Haebich Jeanne Early Denise Fogler Leslee Hardebeck Barbara Beineman Carol Krebel Mitch Harris Roseann Frye Linda Gidley JoAnn Harris Janet Cornell Joanne Henkel Pat Glassford Pamela Goldberger Richard Hawkins June Craft 4000+ Hours Phyllis Hoffman Elizabeth Griffin Carol Hackbarth Rosemary Hayes Fran Damskey Marge LaBreck Pat Johnson Lori Hankinson Ruth Hann Christine Heyt Betty Denmun Al Langlois Linda Keegstra Mike Hankinson Bernice Johnston Joanne Hoekstra Bruce DeWindt Ann Nugent Bill Kinsey Lisa Hendricks Maria Kemp Amber Hora Mary Forslund Valerie Peacock Maryann Lane Christine Hess Jan Luepnitz Cathy Keating Scott Fowler Barb VanEss Betsey Linscott Sue Hieronymus Marilynn Lystad Bonnie Kim Kathleen Greiner Phyllis Webb Carolyn McCready Suzanne House Walt McVeigh Richard Kingshott Gordon Griffin Mary Namey Margrit Kaufmann Christine Muldoon Bill Kudlack Marcia Hammontree 3500+ Hours Clarice Newhof Joanne Keenan Cathy Nelson Judy Landman Maxine Harlan Richard Geldhof Betty Oldenburg Yolanda Kozak Dennis O’Connell Judy Lukas Patricia Helder Paula Jacques Clara Riebhoff Marcia Lucas Beth Parker Martha MacCleery Jim Henwood Nancy LePage Tom Roth Terry Mercer Doug Parker Barbara Marcus Vern Herring Jesse Stewart Jean Schmuker Helen Moyle Donna Post Cathy McLeod Lucia Krzywonos Melvina VanderLinde Nancy Scott Nancy Mulvihill Pat Reynolds Lorraine Miles Lexy McCulloch Arlon Slagh Betty Neary Barbara Schambers Mary Milne M. Lynn Martin Jackie TenHoor Mel Northup Carolyn Schwinkindorf David Pelak Frances Miller Gordon Vonk Bonnie Jean Randall Bob Smith David Reese
Photo by William J. Hebert.