RIVERFRONT ANNUAL REPORT 2015 RECAPTURE

riverfront.org 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS As of April 28, 2016

Dave Jenkins, Chair Rita Ortiz, Vice Chair David Klein, Treasurer Gretchen Gregg, Secretary Robert M. Annon* Scott Jellison*# Harold Blinderman Evan Johnson Jamie Bratt*# Jae Junkunc Jodi Brennan Barry N. Lastra Christopher Byrd Kathy Lilley Kathleen Cassidy Dorian Lockett*# Patrick Caulfield Chris Montross* Ranjana Chawla* Marjorie Morrissey Peter Christian Thomas F. Mullaney, Jr. Susan B. Clemow Leslie Perry Thomas P. Cody* Kenneth A. Pouch, Jr. Frank C. Collins, Jr. Kenneth Provencher Roy H. Collins III Michael J. Puckly* Julio ConcepciÓn Kyran Quackenbush John Henry Decker John H. Riege William DiBella*# Christina B. Ripple* Susan Freedman Camilo Serna* Ryan Gardner Robert R. Simpson Donald S. Gershman Joyce Smith Mark Griffin Donald Trinks# Peter Holland Marc Weinberg# Donald C. Hunt* Lyle Wray*# *Executive Committee # Ex-officio

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Melody A. Currey Carleton N. Mowell Robert M. DeCrescenzo Lawrence V. Mowell, Jr. S. Frank D’Ercole Timothy J. Moynihan Paul H. Eddy Joseph Musumeci Carole P. French Michael Petruzzello James F. Gleason David R. Robb R. Nelson Griebel Shelley Rubino Mary M. Heslin Bernadine Silvers John B. Larson Tyler Smith James MacBroom Margaret V. Tedone

2 Riverfront Recapture | Annual Report 2015 Change is constant at Riverfront Recapture, from the water levels of the River to the evolution of our organization.

Transformation is one of our longest standing traditions. It began when Riverfront Recapture was founded in 1981, and continues now, with new leadership, new events, and ongoing development. Some changes are easy to see; just take a walk along Riverwalk North or watch “The Riverfront, Recaptured,” a video made by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving when they chose us as the featured grantee at their 90th Anniversary Celebration of Giving. Others may not be as obvious, we’ve begun the process of becoming a more sustainable and energy efficient organization by transitioning our park lighting to LED bulbs, saving $6,500 on energy costs this year, and an estimated $35,000 per year when the project is complete.

2016 brings new, and seemingly endless opportunities, from progress on Riverwalk South to enhanced programming in the parks — thanks to our donors, dedicated board members, talented employees and more than 1,800 volunteers. Thanks to your commitment, your donations and your efforts, we continue to schedule free, public events and build our recreational offerings, broadening our audience and enabling us to better serve the diverse communities of Hartford, East Hartford and visitors from across the state. Looking back at the accomplishments of the previous year brings renewed enthusiasm, energy and optimism to this one. And, as we look to the future, we’re reminded that what Riverfront Recapture has built over the past 35 years will serve as a solid and stable foundation for the bright, bold and exciting developments to come.

Dave Jenkins Michael Zaleski Board Chair President & CEO

riverfront.org 3 One of the biggest changes in 2015 was also its most bittersweet: long-term president Joe Marfuggi retired after 28 years at Riverfront Recapture.

His importance to the organization was eloquently summarized in an editorial last May. “Under Mr. Marfuggi, a man of intelligence, humor and gentle persistence, Riverfront built a new plaza connecting downtown to the river... what Riverfront did — create a sound vision and implement it over time — is a great lesson in how to revive cities.” (Hartford Courant)

Joe Marfuggi with our current president, Michael Zaleski, at The Big Joe.

As we celebrate our 35th birthday this year, opportunities and momentum abound.

Adding to the portfolio of activity in Riverfront parks during the summer months, several new events, the Riverfest Food Truck Festival, Hartford Latino Fest, and Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ Championships, drew even more people to the Riverfront, many of them first-time visitors.

A strategic plan is getting underway and donor input is valuable – you are invited and encouraged to take surveys and share your ideas about what you like most and what you think might help Riverfront and the community over the next 3-5 years.

Already in progress are various park improvements as we continue to work on completing the Riverwalk between Mortensen Riverfront Plaza and Charter Oak Landing. You’ll see some significant changes, begun last fall, as the year progresses. This is the first physical step in continuing our long-term plan to complete the original parks system.

As we plan for the future, we see opportunities to be recognized as the central hub, connecting to other parks. Great River Park already connects to the Hockanum River Trail, and work is being done to extend its connection from East Hartford to the Air Line Trail. We’d love to fulfill our aspiration to extend north from Riverside Park to Windsor Meadows State Park; from the state park, the paved trail extends over the Bissell Bridge to South Windsor and East Hartford. As part of that future connection, there may be opportunities to connect to Keney Park’s Windsor entrance.

In Hartford, iQuilt’s efforts continue to complete their GreenWalk from Bushnell Park to the Riverfront. Phoenix and Travelers have been great partners in doing their part to ensure elements of nature and green space help to create that access. Even more green is coming with the construction of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home field of the .

Within our own parks system, we are investigating and evaluating new options that will be attractive to park visitors and draw people from outside the region as well. This benefits our partner municipalities of Hartford and East Hartford as our visitors frequently dine, stay, park, or purchase while in the area.

So, while some may know Riverfront and think the river is recaptured already – we know there is always room to grow, expand, and connect, so that our parks are truly the greenway in central Connecticut.

And for those who don’t yet know Riverfront, we know you will help spread the word.

Your support helps put us in the best possible position to generate and implement new ideas that will make the Riverfront even more viable and vibrant – and financially stable – than it is today.

4 Riverfront Recapture | Annual Report 2015 CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Corporate, foundation, and government support provides more than half of our annual funding. Our most heartfelt thanks goes out to these organizations.

$100,000+ CBS Local Connecticut The Fund for City of Hartford MJ Daly LLC Grainger Foundation Hartford Business Journal Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Ensworth Charitable Foundation, Highland Park Families Foundation The Metropolitan District , NA Trustee Holiday Inn Hartford Downtown Area Eversource Energy Travelers KPMG The Richard P. Garmany Fund at The Lastra Coolbrith Fund at The Hartford $50,000 - $99,999 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Foundation for Public Giving Connecticut Department of Energy The Gryphon Fund NewAlliance Foundation & Environmental Protection The Hartford The Pita Group William and Alice Mortensen Foundation Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection Pratt & Whitney and Insurance Co./Munich RE Price Chopper Supermarkets PricewaterhouseCoopers Mullaney, Keating & Wright Inc. $25,000 - $49,999 Salute The HB Nitkin Group Town of East Hartford Shipman & Goodwin Greater Hartford Arts Council Olde Burnside Brewing Company Sysco Connecticut LLC Hartford Department of Public C. Henry and Mary E. G. Olmsted Fund at UTC Aerospace Systems Works Forestry Division The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Lincoln Financial Foundation Robb Family Charitable Fund at $2,500 - $4,999 Mohegan Sun Ayco Charitable Foundation Ahearn Family Foundation The Phoenix Companies Inc. Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations Inc. Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc. United Technologies Corporation Webster Bank CO:LAB WFSB Eyewitness News Whiting-Turner Contracting Company CohnReznick Paul H. Eddy and Elizabeth J. Normen Fund $5,000 - $9,999 at The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving $10,000 - $24,999 ESPN Aetna Foundation Inc. All Waste Inc. Bracewell LLP Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Aetna Inc. Close, Jensen & Miller PC Fleet Feet Sports Foundation Fund at Connecticut Department of Economic Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Trust, The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Community Development Bank of America, NA Trustee Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ First & Last Tavern JKR Partners Architects/ Budd Family Fund at The Hartford Stanley D. and Hinda N. Fisher Fund at The Holstein White Engineers Lincoln Culinary Institute Foundation for Public Giving Hartford Foundation for Public Giving MassMutual Financial Group

riverfront.org 5 Petit Family Foundation Ted’s Montana Grill Reid and Riege Foundation The Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Trio Properties LLC Roofs By Welch Inc. Fund, Bank of America, NA Trustee Truist Russo Brothers Inc. Richter & Cegan Inc. Trumpf Inc. Olcott and Lucy Smith Foundation Charles Nelson Robinson Fund, United Bank Foundation Laura Soll Public Relations LLC Bank of America, NA Trustee United Way of Central and Taste of the Caribbean Arts and Culture SBM Charitable Foundation Inc. Northeastern Connecticut Rob Thomas Schwab Charitable Fund University of Connecticut Trinity College Service Press United Jewish Endowment Fund Spotlight Theatres Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Updike, Kelly & Spellacy PC Harold L. Wyman Foundation Inc. Voya Foundation XL Catlin WTIC News Talk Radio 1080 XL Color Corp. Yelp Zachs Family Foundation $1,000 - $2,499 Adams & Knight Inc. $500 - $999 UNDER $250 Anonymous AdamsAhern Sign Solutions Accounting Connections The William O. and Carole P. Bailey Babson Capital Management LLC Agave Grill Family Foundation at The Hartford Better Bookkeeping Service Alliance Data Foundation for Public Giving Burnside Ice Company Inc. AmazonSmile Foundation Bank of America ClientFirst Media Bluestone Paving and Concrete Barnes Group Foundation CompuMail Corp of CT Law Offices of William Breetz BriCin’s Festival Foods Cowdery & Murphy LLC Camp Courant BSC Group Joseph C. Day Foundation Cigna Foundation Carter Realty GE Foundation Connecticut Science Center CDM Smith Harpoon Brewery Connecticut’s Old State House The Sandra and Arnold Chase Hartford Guardians Dish Bar & Grill Family Foundation Hartford Hilton Farmington Bank Connecticut Bass Nation Inc. Hartford Municipal Employees Federman, Lally & Remis LLC Connecticut Convention Center Federal Credit Union Goodrich Foundation Cookshack Aaron Hollander Fund Hartford Hispanic Officer Association Corporate Translations Inc. IT Direct LLC Hartford Marathon Foundation Inc. Cushman & Wakefield of Connecticut Inc. The Larsen Fund Inc. Hartford News Day Pitney LLP Lips Family Charitable Foundation Hartford Stage Company DiBlasi Associates PC - Structural Engineers The John G. Martin Foundation Hot Tomato’s Duncaster Retirement Community MetroHartford Alliance I.M.A. Appraisal Services LLC Evolution1, a Wex Company S & S Worldwide IBM Corporation Front Street Bistro Spectra Justgive Gilbane Building Company The Village Kohn-Joseloff Foundation Goodwin College Town of Windsor Manufacturers Hanover Trust Haley & Aldrich Inc. - Reunion Committee John Hancock Matching Gifts Program $250 - $499 Marco Polo Ristorante Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc. 18 Temple Street LLC Naturally Dogs and Cats Hartford Belle Cruises Alfred Benesch & Company New Britain Rock Cats Baseball Hartford Marriott Downtown The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Robert & Margaret Patricelli Hartford Police Union Capitol Region Education Council Family Foundation Simon Hollander Fund CBP Pedal Power Thomas Hooker Brewing Company Chase Glass Company Inc. Daniel Penn Associates LLC Horst Engineering & Manufacturing Connecticut Lighting Center Inc. Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Infinity Music Hall & Bistro CT Neurosurgery & Spine Associates LLC Professional Barber Shop Jacobs Financial Partners LLC Dick’s Clothing & Sporting Goods Inc. Prospect Senior Center KNOX Fitzgerald & Halliday Inc. Kenneth L. Przybysz LLC The Knox Foundation Inc. Five Star Fire Pullman & Comley LLC LAZ Parking Hartford Police Italian Officers Association Rollcorp LLC Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP F.A. Hesketh & Associates Inc. Sky Bight Partners Newington Bicycle and Repair Shop Langan Engineering & Stop & Shop NIXS Hartford Environmental Services Inc. Sutton James Inc. Northern Tree Service Inc. Latitude Beverage Company TheaterWorks People’s United Bank Marc S. Levine Real Estate Interests UBS Financial Services Inc. People’s United Insurance Mizzy Construction Inc. Weinerman Foundation Agency/RC Knox Division Pride Travel Centers Willow Creek Charitable Foundation Saint Francis Care Prudential Retirement Sorenson-Pearson Family Foundation RBC Wealth Management

6 Riverfront Recapture | Annual Report 2015 FRIENDS OF THE RIVER Contributions from individual donors preserve and enhance our parks and programs, now and for years to come. Thanks to the following individuals for their gifts in 2015.

$25,000+ Larry and Carle Mowell

$20,000 - $24,999 David R. Robb

$10,000 - $19,999 Mary and Edward Budd Marjorie E. Morrissey Mary and Tom Mullaney

$5,000 - $9,999 Kim and Chris Byrd Mary Ellen and Tom Cody Alison Coolbrith† and Barry Lastra Jordan, Janice and David Klein Christopher Montross Mr. and Mrs. William R. Peelle, Jr. Michael J. Puckly and Christopher Cadiz Mr. and Mrs. John H. Riege Chrissie and Ezra Ripple

$2,500 - $4,999 Sondra J. Beit Kathleen Cassidy Ranjana and Surendra Chawla Susan and Brian Clemow Paul Eddy and Elizabeth Normen Ryan Gardner Dave Jenkins Chris and Gail Johnson Diane W. Korntheuer and Peter C. Grzybala Joe Marfuggi Mr. and Mrs. Peter Morse Mary and Bill Talbot Don and Jean Wilson Michael and Kerry Zaleski

Names in bold indicate members of our Founders’ Society. † indicates that the donor is deceased.

riverfront.org 7 $1,000 - $2,499 $500 - $999 Diana and Bob Annon Andreo Family Deborah Baker Anonymous Brian Baranowski Bunny Belanger Jill and David Barrett Jodi Brennan Sally and Maxwell Belding Sherry L. Brown Michael Bell Joyce and Harold Buckingham Ron and Carlene Bush Harold M. Blinderman and Wanda Shulman John and Marla Byrnes Marguerite Boslaugh Sara and David Carson Lynne and Austin Carey Mr. and Mrs. James S. Carter Patrick J. Caulfield David Coates Peter Christian Louise and Joe Coates † Anne and Donald Cody Harry Culver Frank and Celia Collins Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Dahill, Jr. Melody and Don Currey Jim and Lois Dailey John and Melinda Decker Thomas E. Deller Sue and Joel Freedman Clare Dowd Carole Bailey French Matthew and Elizabeth Anne Dreier Steven Galett Mari and John Fairbanks Jim and Susan Gleason Howard and Sandy Fromson David and Cynthia Gordon Emily Fuller Timothy and Terri Granger Oz Griebel Gretchen Gregg Larry and Jean Haberman Mark Griffin Astrid and Fred Hanzalek Christopher R. Hayes Irma and Mort Handel Nancy Hronek and Ted Tucci Dianne, Kali, and Michael Harnad Donald C. Hunt Ian and Traci Hazelton Madeleine B. Kenny Jeffrey S. Hoffman Christopher and Janet Larsen The Holland Family Katie Laufer Jae A. Junkunc Michael and Carolyn W. Levine Louise and Worth Loomis Jackie Mandyck Richard J. Lopa Rosemary and Timothy J. Moynihan Mimi and Brendan Lynch Brooke and Charlie Myers Gene P. and Karen Renzulli Lynch Inger Raahauge Nielsen Dick Mains and Betty Eipper Marion and Thomas D. Policelli M. Madeline Martino Susan Rapport and Connie Bird Linda and Bichop Nawrot Sally and William C. Richter Mr. and Mrs. Marc Nicol Thomas D. Ritter and Chris Keller Arlene and Paul S. Norman Bernard H. Rosen Rita Ortiz Linda and David Roth Ted and Ellen See Sue and Scott Pape Pat and Jane Sheehan Mr. and Mrs. David L. Pelletier Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Simpson Donald and Marilyn Pet Duncan Somerville Ken and Mary Pouch Sharon Spinelli John and Mary Hills Powell Marilyn and Ed Stockton Kyran Quackenbush and William T. Manning Sam and Donna Stout Eleanor M. Rinaldo Tom and Dougie Trumble Betsy Russell Alan J. Valenti Virginia Seeley and Lynn H. Ferrari Cynthia Vide Peter and Margaret Sexton Andrew and Amanda Wallace L. Everett Seyler, Jr., M.D. Brian and Jennifer Wendry Michael Zaleski, President & CEO Keith and Catherine Stevenson Helen and Alfred G. Wilke Liz and Mark Teare The Zoppa Family Beth E. Weber Gail and Robert West $250 - $499 Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Wilder Anonymous Michael Zaleski, President & CEO Susan and Joe Wilson Heather Bodington Beverly and Jim Boyle Philip E. Brencher, Jr.

8 Riverfront Recapture | Annual Report 2015 Sara and Luke Bronin Barbara and Ted Sergi FOUNDERS’ SOCIETY Karen and Tom Buczynski Alex Simpson Members of our Founders’ Society have Burton E. Burton Helen and Nelson A. Sly contributed to Riverfront for ten or more Robert and Elizabeth Bush Brian Smith and Kim McClain consecutive years; their names are Kathy Capone Joyce L. Smith identified in bold throughout this report. Ted and Jane Carroll Tyler Smith and Lyn Walker They, and their gifts, are a testimony Victoria and Mark Chavey Mr. and Mrs. William Smyers to our impact on the community. The Marie P. Coburn Art Snyder following donors became members in Natalie Coleman-Fuller Eric and Cindy Sondergeld 2015: Carol and Tim Covello Theodore M. Space Beth and Michael Barton Mary H. Crary Roz and Alan Spier Anne and Donald† Cody Robert and Deborah Cushman Janet and Fred Storey Mr. and Mrs. Randall M. Hayes Jason H. DePatie Lisa and John Stout Michael L. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Droney Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Pierre van Rooy Joyce L. Smith Diane and Paul Duva Mark and Dawn von Mayrhauser Bonnie Wardle Martha A. Erickson Donna Waniak Steve and Martha Erickson Patricia and Thomas R. Wildman William R. Ericson Judeen Wrinn THE MARFUGGI PARKS FUND Amy and Stephen Fisher Ann Vibert Wuelfing This fund is used for park repairs and Linda and John Fiske Robert Yohe, Jr. improvements. It was created in honor th James and Laura Friedman of Joe Marfuggi’s 25 year at Riverfront, keeping his vision in our parks for Tracy and John Q. Gale $100 - $249 years to come. We especially thank the Donald S. Gershman Mary Jean Agostini following contributors for their support Blanche and Steven Goldenberg Stuart Alpert in 2015: Kevin Gough and Paula Jones Anonymous (2) Thomas and Eunice Groark Diane Aquino Mary and Edward Budd Mr. and Mrs. Randall Hayes Carolyn S. Arvidson Ranjana and Surendra Chawla Marcia and John Hincks Dean Azzam Susan and Brian Clemow Judith and David Houpert Shawnee C. Baldwin Thomas P. and Mary Ellen Cody Dorothy and Kimball Hunt Richard and Zenta Barger Mary Lou and Jim Dahmer Joan and Alby Hurwit Tom and Melanie Barnes Marjorie E. Morrissey Peter and Peggy Morse Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Johnson Wallace Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Marc Nicol Brooks and Carol Lee Joslin Charlotte P. Barringer John and Deborah Reid Joan M. Karpuk Beth and Michael Barton David R. Robb Karen A. Kelleher Melanie Bell Kristen and David Kimball Peter and Adriane Beller Darcy Kirk Paul N. Belval RIVERFRONT LEGACY SOCIETY Lee G. Kuckro John and Laura Berman We thank the following individuals who Debby and David Kvam Emily Bernard have included Riverfront in their wills or Raymond and Kathy Lilley Len and Deb Bieringer other estate plans – leaving a legacy for Nancy Macy and Robert Painter Leonard and Carol Binder future generations: Carol B. Martin Ralph Blanchard Mr. † and Mrs. Maurice A. Belanger Michael L. Martin James and Becky Swanson Bowers Dr. G. Peter Bloom Mary Martinez Francis and Mary Brady Ellsworth† S. and Virginia† Grant A. Cynthia Matthews Sheryl and Bill Breetz David Klein Trish and Mike McCauley Robert and Amy Fenton Brough Alison Coolbrith† and Barry Lastra Mark McGauley Ellen Brown Mimi and Brendan Lynch Sarah Melnitsky Scott Brown Harriett S. MacGuiness† Thomas and Marlee Mooney Art and Carol Bruce Joseph R. Marfuggi Anthony Newman Ann H. Bucknam Carle and Larry Mowell John Nulsen, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. J. William Burns Edith† and John† Davis Murphy Daniel and Beth Papermaster John Buyak and Maria Miltello John H. Riege Dorothy F. and Gerald Pedneault Mary Cahalane and David Weil Sali G. Riege Drs. Vincent and Judith Pepe Simon Camaj Christina B. Ripple Henry Pienkos Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Campanelli David R. Robb Paul Potamianos Shari Cantor Sharon Spinelli † Louise L. Quintiliani Tara Cantor Margaret Olmsted Ford Twombly Carl Resnick Eleanor Caplan Don and Jean Wilson Barry and Merle Rimler Elizabeth H. Carabillo Pamela and Eric Rosow David and Nancy Carlson If you would like to learn more Mark Roth Lori J. Carlson about legacy giving, please contact Dean and Julie Rybeck John and Linda Carmon Deborah Baker at 860-713-3131 Dr. and Mrs. J. David Schnatz x326 or [email protected].

Names in bold indicate members of our Founders’ Society. † indicates that the donor is deceased. riverfront.org 9 RECOGNITION GIFTS Linda and Tom Carpenter Donna P. Frank We are grateful for those James and Margaret Carroll Jerry and Ida Franklin individuals who choose to Helena Carvalho John A. Frazier, M.D. honor or remember their loved Elizabeth B. Casasnovas Justin C. Freeman ones with a contribution. Dave and Mia Caulfield Wendy and Bob Fritz Deborah Cerciello Donna and Dick Fritzer In Honor of: Pamela Chapman Philip and Sandra Fry Bracewell, LLP Nanette Char and Harris Lifshitz Carol A. Gale and Debra J. Horn Ranjana Chawla Elaine Charendoff Kathleen and Thomas Garrity Joe Marfuggi Kevin Chick and Evan Johnson Suzanne Gates Larry Mowell Katie Chiodo Linda Geisler Mike Puckly Laureen and Joseph Ciccaglione Adelle Leeder Gersten Kim Shea Albert H. Clarino Lawrence Gilman Julia Vide Jordan Clark Margaret A. Girardi-Telech and Bill Telech Brian Wendry Fanny and Don Cleary Tom and Mary Kay Godar Adam Cohen Kent and Penny Goetjen In Memory of: Ann and Richard Cohen Lianha Gonda-King Margaret Mary Andreo Allison Coleman Tracie Gordon Donald Cody Jacquelyn T. Coleman and Sal and Kris Greco Alison Coolbrith Charles V. Agnano Beverly and Arnold C. Greenberg Walter Markham Roslyn Coleman Joel and Beth Grieco Dr. and Mrs. Geoffrey M. Coley Elizabeth Morse Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griffith Mrs. John Hand Conard Kate and Kevin Gruber John Mosimann Erin and Julio Concepcion Mark Guadliana Helen and Robert Roth Craig H. Connor Nancy Hajek Rick and Susan Copeland Carrie and Jonathan Hammond David Corban and Sheila Murray-Corban Ann and Roger Hanlon MATCHING GIFTS Tim and Diane Covello Bill Harrison We appreciate the generosity Veronica Cox Kristen Hart of companies who match John Craford Charles Harvell gifts of their employees. We David Crockett Louise T. Healey also extend our gratitude to Linda R. Cromwell Matthew and Barbara Hennessy the employees who inspired James H. Cross Kathy and Al Herzog and requested those gifts: Jeffrey Currey Mary and John Heslin Mary Lou Dahmer Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Himes Aetna Foundation Inc. Joe and Carolyn Dawkins Susan Hoffnagle and Mark Michelson Alliance Data Philip and Mary-Alice Dennehy Sheila Houlihan and Andrew Wizner Babson Capital Management LLC David and Judy D’Eramo Rick Huebner Bank of America Lorraine and Ted DiLorenzo Cynthia Huge Cigna Foundation Jennifer and Marc DiBella Richard and Beverly Hughes Farmington Bank Deborah M. Dodenhoff David Hutchinson and Panutda Fitzgerald & Halliday Inc. Kathleen and William Donlin Suwannanonda GE Foundation David Donovan Albert Ilg Goodrich Foundation Paula and Brooks W. Dorn Aaron and Deb Jainchill Grainger Foundation Marianne Downie Genevieve Delis Jarm John Hancock Matching Robert J. Duffy and Betty Liles Dorothy Jensen Gifts Program Johanna Dunlavey David and Sharon Jepson Lincoln Financial Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Ely III Loftus and Charbra Jestin MassMutual Financial Group Jonathan Emerson Alice Johansson Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Lee and Ginger Erdmann David S. Joyce Thomas O. Farrish Michael P. Keenan The Phoenix Companies Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David G. Feist Barbara B. Kennelly Prudential Foundation Neal Felsinger Bob and Candy Killian Matching Gifts Judith Fifield Creston King Reid and Reige Foundation Sue and Bob Fisher Eric Kjelberg Travelers Theresa Fisk Deborah Klug United Technologies Corporation Kate Flanders Deanna and Robert G. Korner Voya Foundation Kevin Flanigan and Susan G. Ellsworth Paul Kornman Mr. and Mrs. Karl Fleischmann Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kostal Tom Foley Kelly Kutscher Teplyn Fournier Hernan and Evelyn LaFontaine Dr. and Mrs. Brendan M. Fox Marcia Lattimore Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Frank, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Lavery, Jr.

10 Riverfront Recapture | Annual Report 2015 Bill and Ann Lazarek Mr. and Mrs. J. Lucien Plante James Lemke Raphael Podolsky George Levine Ken and Mary Provencher Andrew Lieberman Diane and George Pushner Mr. and Mrs. W. Peter Lind Margaret and Brian M. Quigley Mirela Loftus Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Rackliffe Estela Lopez Jeanne Radcliff Frank Lord and Suzanne Hopgood Richard Rago Thomas A. Lorenzo Ravi Rajamani Elaine Title Lowengard Andrea Rapacz and Dylan Peltier Mary and Ken MacCormac Dr. and Mrs. Sedrick J. Rawlins Mrs. Iain Mackay Thomas Raymond Annette T. Markham Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Reardon Joanne and David Marriott Erin Rector David Marzilli Marc A. and Karen C. Reich Connie and Nick Mason Karen and Robert Renstrom Sheila Mason Mim and Gary Reynolds Amy and Christopher Massing Sally and Dale Richter Ernest J. Mattei Nancy and Stephen Roberts Kim and Leo Mazotas Laura and John Roche Devon and Dan McCauley Evelyn Rojas Tamarah McCue Thomas G. Ronalter Joan W. and George McGauley Drs. Sally Rosenberg and Edward Rosenblatt Marilyn McGuire Marilyn Rossetti and Greg Rose Joan Walden and Jake Mendelssohn Barbara Rubin Aaron and Sheila Ment Betty and Laurence P. Rubinow Mary and Harry Meyer Fred Ruddat Valerie Michaels Michael Ruddat Greg Miles Leslie Ryan Lauri and David R. Miller Judy Lewis and Stuart Sakovich Ami and Robert Montstream Mary T. Sargent Heidi and Richard Moore Helen and Henry Savage Mark and Deb Morey Philomena Sawyer Fred and Eleanor Mullen Susan and Hank Scherer Donna B. Munroe Linda Schernau Roberta A. Murphy Herbert Scherzer Dr. Andrew Ricci, Jr. and Samuel Schrager and Terry Gellin Jacqueline Muschiano Cheri Scofield Mr. and Mrs. Robert Namerow Marcie Sener Denise Nappier Camilo Serna Megan Nash Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan E. Seymour Michael Negrón Anne T. Shafer Ryan H. Nelson Margaret Shanks Mr. and Mrs. William O. Newman Kimberley and John Shea Elliott W. Newton Ruth K. Shulansky Mary Ellen and David Nichols Paul A. Sicard Jeanne Noe Glenn and Barbara Sieber Don and Brad Noel Julie and Jim Slimmon Sallie Norris Brian T. and H. Jean Smith Bryan L. Obermeier Mona Scully Smith and Paul Smith Max and Dottie O’Meara Robert and Sharon Smith Carol and Bill O’Neill Marian K. Sorbo Rocco and Joanne Orlando Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Springman Luci and John O’Toole Mr. and Mrs. John St. Pierre Nicolina Pallone Nicholas Stamboulis Lee and Dorothy Paquette Jeffrey and Deborah Stein Mark Pazniokas and Laura Post Neil D. Stein Jean B. Peelle Marilyn Steinmetz and Stephen Lieberman Brewster and Judith Perkins Margaret O’Meara Storrs Susan and John Perlstein Jessie G. Stratton Leslie Perry Judy A. Strong Liane R. Piehl John and Kathy Suisman Kathryn Pietrowiak Richard and Ingrid Suisman

Names in bold indicate members of our Founders’ Society. † indicates that the donor is deceased. riverfront.org 11 MAINSTAY DONORS Timothy and Geraldine Sullivan Eleanor W. Blake Mainstay donors have committed Craig and Denise Sylvester Raymond and Karen Bliss to convenient monthly giving Robert Szczepanski Maryanne Bloomfield – they know their regular Mrs. Allan S. Taylor Scott M. Blum contributions to Riverfront add Margaret V. Tedone Deborah C. Boldry Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Terry up throughout the year, making Ann and David Brandwein Sebastian and Dr. Nancy E. Testa Richard and Patti Broad an impact and helping Riverfront Beverly Thomas Arlene and John Buckey to carry out our mission to: Geri and Bill Thompson Christine Buhler -create accessible Riverfront Dan Toporek Elena and Michael Byrne parks and public recreational Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Truebig Denise Canby Eric Truntz facilities to improve Jeff and Dale Carstens Stanley A. Twardy, Jr. Janet Castricum and Frank Santa-Donato MetroHartford’s quality of life; Mr. and Mrs. Rene A. Twarkins Matthew Chilberg -make the Riverfront an Ann and Dean Uphoff Courtney Chubb attractive destination for John and Suzanne Vide Judi Chubb visitors and residents; Nicholas Visone Justine Clark -and use the revitalized Riverfront Richard Voigt Jim Clary as a catalyst for investment Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Volpe Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cochran to create jobs and improve Robert and Elizabeth von Dohlen Elaine Cofrancesco residents’ standard of living. Carole W. Wade Anne and Tom Condon Mariana Wagoner Martin B. Courneen Deborah K. Baker Dorothy and Jim Walworth Robert Coykendall Peter and Adriane Beller Sue Warner David and Margaret Crombie Louise and Norman Coates Judith S. Wawro Margaret Cropper Jacquelyn T. Coleman and Lois Weady Eric D. Daniels and Patricia Campanella Charles V. Agnano Richard Weber Renee A. Daniels Myles V. Whalen, Jr. Linda R. Cromwell Amy Elizabeth Dembo Anne H. Willard Sandy and Cathy Diehl Jonathan Emerson Magrieta and Sherwood Willard Eileen Donovan Donna P. Frank Jo-Anne Rankin and John Williams William and Doreen Doyle Wendy and Bob Fritz Susan L. Winter Mr. and Mrs. John Driscoll, Jr. Emily Fuller Joel B. Wulff Belinda and Joe Duva Sid Garvais Terry C. Yorker Susan and Robert Eccleston Claudia Hart Dr. Lawrence Zemel and Eliane Sandler John M. Eckert Cynthia Huge Allyson Zoppa Terry Edelstein Francine and Joseph G. Linonis, Jr. Garrett Eucalitto Rich J. Lopa $50 - $99 Kristina Evanowski Nancy Macy and Robert Painter Ralph and Annette Acanto Ronald W. Fahle Joe Marfuggi Greg Adams Fritz and Cyndi Farquhar Joanne and David Marriott Brad Adkins Beth and Phil Ferrari Mr. and Mrs. Marc Nicol Judith Adkins Kristin Beth Ferris Nicolina Pallone Olga Agosto Jean and Michael Festa Vicki Pells McKinley and Justin Albert Debra and Ed Forand J. Lucien Plante Len and Vicki Albert Robert and Kathanne Fowler Patricia and David Porteous Andrea Allen Margreet and Alan Francis Karen and Robert Renstrom P.K. and Phoebe Allen Ann and Dominic Fulco Rico Reyes John Alves Mrs. Sydney Fuller Bernard H. Rosen Anonymous (5) Steve Futernick Art Snyder Mark Anson and Robynne Watkin Barbara K. Galbreath, D.M.D. Sharon Spinelli Elizabeth Appelman Joyce and Richard Garrison Bill and Geri Thompson Peter Arakas and Karen Kellerman Sid Garvais Connie and Larry Gavrich Ann Vibert Wuelfing Rosemary G. Ayers Josh Baboff Joan and David Geetter Dr. Lawrence Zemel and Ivan A. Backer Susan and Robert Gold Eliane Sandler Craig Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Goode Michael and Kerry Zaleski Morris and Ellen Banks William and Kathleen Gourlie If you’d like to learn more about Joe Barber Bonnie Granger Mainstay, contact Rico Reyes, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Bengtson David Guadliana [email protected] or Thomas R. Bennett Amy Gunter Joan K. Hagan 860-713-3131 x328. Torvald Bertinuson Stacey Binder Daniel Haim Honey and Harry Birkenruth

12 Riverfront Recapture | Annual Report 2015 M.T. Hallisey Julio Maturana George and Gesella Stephan Esther and Joseph Haloburdo Katherine M. McCormack Michael Stotts Merle and David Harris Joan Corthouts McCormick Mrs. George D. Stoughton Claudia Hart Patrick and Sharon McHale William R. Sullivan David M. Hildreth June and Robert Michaud Charles A. Surko Donna Lynn Hilton Ellen R. Miller-Wolfe Peggy and Charles Taylor Samuel and Marcia Hinckley Ann Milner Tricia and John Taylor Dan Hincks Kyle Moore Helle Stueland Tondro Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Holtman James E. Morse Thomas Vaughan, Jr. Chloe and Wes Horton Debbie and Ted Mosebach Josephine Villar Sue and Ron Jacobs Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Mueller Marie-Louise Villar Orlando Jagoda Joane R. Mueller-London Molly and Thomas Walker Ali Jalili and Russell London Rob and Debby Wallace Susan Jansen and Jack Broitman Kelly Murphy Bonnie Wardle Mark W. Jay and Karen Pakula Joe Musumeci Robin and Richard Weiss George L. Jeong Douglas C. Muth Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Wenner Denise Jernigan Bob Neeld Julia M. Whalen Coralee Jones Charles Nehrig Edwin P. Williams Ted and Becky Jones Naomi Neuwirth Mr. and Mrs. John J. Wilson Douglas and Jean Olsson Karam Pat and Ray Noeker Kathy and Steve Wilson Shelley Katsh Richard F. Orr and Cynthia Courtney Marcia and Kevin Winn Bernard Kavaler Anne O’Neil Paige and Quint Paige Ray and Sarah Winter Gary Keel Judith and Lewis Parker Dr. and Mrs. C. Steven Wolf Rich Kehoe Robert and Mary Parker Rhonda York Betty and Bill Keister Elizabeth and David Patterson Barbara and Al Zakarian Mary E. Kelly Jean Pearson Elena Zweifler Judith and Richard Keppelman Laura and David Pels Grama Zyjeski Natasha Khouri Kyle Pelton Robin Kipnis and Penn Ritter Levette and Mac Perkins UNDER $50 Mr. and Mrs. Otmar A. Klee Don and Pam Peterson Welles V. Adams Dr. and Mrs. Stephen V. Klein Tracy and Michael Pettengill Tanya Adkins Joel M. and Naomi Baline Kleinman David and Patricia Porteous Ruth and Lawrence Alexander Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Kosto Katherine Powell Anonymous (3) Jeffrey Kotkin Mary M. and Helen Powers Joyce Augello Richard and Deborah Kreitner Cynthia J. Prior Mary and Rich Babcock Dr. and Mrs. Leroy W. Krumperman, Jr. Sandra Prior Thomas Mayor Claudia Baio-Downes Diane and Bill Laakso Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Psarakis Ophelia and Thomas S. Baldwin Nancy and Jerry Lahman David F. Ransom Leeann Bartkoski Janet Lane Edward P. Regan Helen Bednarz Marissa and Bradford Lapane Allison Reitz Sharon Bell Margaret and Daniel E. Lareau Rico J. Reyes and Andrew J. Ardizzoia James Benneyan Courtney and John C. Larkin Ellen Robinson and James Condren Joan Benneyan Lewis Ben Lau Monica Roelandse Norm Berg Joanne Lawson Betty and Rudolf Roggenkamp Karen and Marshall Berger Barry Lazowski and Cynthia Lahm Irene and Paul Romanelli Ladd M. Bethune Marcia A. Leclerc Gilda Roncari Meredith A. Black Elizabeth Leete Rosalie Roth David Blatt and Renae Reese Andre Lefebvre Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Santo Domingo Dr. and Mrs. Sherwin Borsuk Helen and James Lehmann Hollis Schneider Eileen Jackson Boslaugh Elizabeth Leyden Sharon and Lynn C. Scull and Paul Boslaugh Francine and Joseph G. Linonis, Jr. Gail P. Shay Robert Bowden Bob Lorenzo Rosanne Shea James R. Bradley Dick Loyer Ruth H. Sheehan Anthony Brancieri Dr. William and Margaret MacDonnell Meher Shulman Stephen and Christina Breen Wendy Mager Carol Sicbaldi Stacey Brown Sibongile Magubane Bernadine Silvers Lori Browning Verne Mahoney Jenny E. Smith Valerie J. Bryan Leta Marks Leslie F. Smith and Philip S. Wellman David Buda Alphonse Marotta Mary Sondergeld Irene Bulaong Alice Martin Elyse and Mel Spielberg Allison Calca Valerie and Anthony Massaro Patricia Spooner Patrice and Robert W. Calnen, Jr. Nancy Matton W. D. Stefanowicz James Capellano

Names in bold indicate members of our Founders’ Society. † indicates that the donor is deceased. riverfront.org 13 Youth rowers came from 33 schools to participate in our Community Rowing program.

Brett Capshaw Henry George Ron La Marche Elaine Carberry May-Wo and Walter Giger, Jr. Joan C. Lamont Robert B. Carl Nan L. Glass Joan Larkins Ralph H. Chilton Family Margaret and Ray Grasso Kristi Larson Matthew Clyburn Bruce Guadliana Timothy and Nancy Larson Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Cohn John Guidry Thomas Laskey Betsi Cole Ashok Gupta Judith H. Lawes Mary Ellen and Thomas Collins Carole and Richard Guttman Christina Leadbeater Kathryn Conroy Jim and Linda Hall Ellen Lee Wendell and Susan Coogan Dr. Robert S. and Marcia Hall William Lewander Marianne Cornish Alan Harlam Mark R. Lewis Toby Crosby Elizabeth Harlow Lisa Leyden Sarah Curulla Ellie Hart Rebecca Likar Tracie D’Angelo Robert M. Haughey Lawrence Little Harry H. Davidson Alicia Healey Nancy Loiselle Gene and Diane DeJoannis Angeline M. Hein Diane and Mark Lucas Nancy D. DeLong John and Elaine Helm Scott MacCloy Cynthia DeMatteis Lillian L. Hillman Lauren Maggio Bill Demilia Ted Horan Rosann Maio V.E. Dent William A. Howes Marcia Marien Simon DeSantis Helen S. Hutchinson Gus Marks-Hamilton Venus Dickson David Ingram Gwen and Tom Marrion Lillian B. Doerschler Herbert and Lois Isaacson Doris E. Martin The Donston Family Susan and Arthur Israel Linda Martinelli Eileen and Allan Driscoll Nancy Iverson Mary McCormick Shirley Dudley John and Lorraine Jacobs Marilyn and Robert C. McNally Donna Edelstein Jay Jaffe Myrna Mehus Diane Ellsworth Richard and Krista Jankovich Rick Meier Mrs. Robert Emerson Sue Jensen Craig D. Mergins Mr. and Mrs. John Ewaski Elizabeth S. Jobes George W. Merrow Faye Ewen Craig R. Johnson Lori Meyerson Thomas L. Fahey Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kadden Bruce Michaels Carol Gabrielson Fine Drs. Michael and Ruth Kahn S. Mierzwa Daniel and Joan Fine Marvin and Janet Kay Daniel T. Miller Tim Fitzgerald Lynn Kayser Josh Miller Patrick Flanigan Lida A. Kearney William Monaghan Joy Marie Floyd Jane Keleher Linnea Moore Andrew Fournier Ryan Kelley Patrick Moore Estelle and Myron Freed Mary Lou Kenyon Sandra Morgan Arline Friedman Lillian N. Kezerian Rita Morse Eugene R. Gaddis and Alison Michael Kimball Judy and Cliff Moss Lane-Reticker Lori Klimach Steven Muench Sandra Gaines Susan Kohut Nancy R. Mumford Heather Gallant Tom Krivickas Nancy and Rich Murphy Annette and Seymour Gavens David and Ruth Krugman Robert A. Murphy

14 Riverfront Recapture | Annual Report 2015 Robert L. Murphy and Cathy Wynne Sara-Beth Sidla Sally Neeld Amy Lynn and Stephen Silverman Johanna Newman Kathy and Ray Simeone Garrett Nicol Deirdre Smith Banks Sylvia Nolan Alexei Sondergeld John J. O’Boyle Linda and Frank Sousa Jeremy O’Connell Cheryl J. Stabnick Kerrie O’Connor Jeannette Stewart Sarah-Jean Oliver Marianne Stieglitz Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. O’Neal Jan Stimson Laura Owens Mary Stultz Tom Patavino Tatsushi Suzuki Bennett and Libby Pearl Terry Szymanski Paul and Susan Pearson Hua Tan Jodi Peikes Jennifer and Charles Taylor Paula Pelletier Deb and Rasy Tennyson Vicki Pells Alan Thomes Laurie Pencz Lillian Thompson Sheila and James Perretta Lee Allan Tryon David Peters Judy Unsworth Kathleen Plucker Josh and Rebecca Urrutia Dr. and Mrs. Jack K. Plummer Hope Vath and George Kirkutis Donald Poland Dr. and Mrs. Richard Viagrande Jacalyn Polikoff Julia Vide Timothy Ponzani Elaine and Calvin Vinick Ellen C. Pratt Anne and Otto Wahl Eleanor and Arthur A. Quoos Rebecca Wareing Helen Raisz Arthur L. Wasserman, Jr. Kim Ratcliffe Mr. and Mrs. Alan T. Weaver Jack and Debbie Reid Janice Weinstein Cynthia Reik Peter J. Weisenberg Brenda Reilly Marylou and John Welch Susan Ring Alison and Robert Wellman Mayra Rivera Marlene Wenograd Eileen Roark Mr. and Mrs. John Wheat Kristi and Dennis Roberge Ralph and Joanne White Jody Wynn Rodiger Christina Whitney Norman and Carin Roos Robert O. Williams and Susan Burns Robert and Gail Rosenberg David Wilson Julia Rosenblum and Leonard Felson Julia Winer Jim and Sari Rosokoff Susan Wiskowski, M.D. Pat and Charles Rossi Ann Wolinsky Rise Roth John F. Woolley, Jr. Julie Rugh David Wortman Dan and Elizabeth Russell Jennifer Wortman Frances Sacerdote Jerrod Wortman Michael Sacks Ethel L. Wright LaDonna Sacovitch Barbara and Bernard Wysocki Russ Salk Shannon Zwick Jessica Santos David Zyjeski Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard R. Schade, Jr. Sonia Schatz Nancy and Mark Schultz Jeremy Schwartz and Merle Potchinsky Danielle C. Schwass Dr. and Mrs. Leon H. Seitelman Kenneth Sek Julian B. Serrao Sudhir and Jyotsna Shah Deanne Shapiro and Ted Deisenhaus Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Sharpless Aaron Shaw

Names in bold indicate members of our Founders’ Society. † indicates that the donor is deceased. riverfront.org 15 IN-KIND DONORS Hartford Police Italian Many Riverfront activities are supported Officers Association with contributed gifts and/or services. We Hartford Police Union thank the following donors: Hartford Stage Company Active City Harvest Wine and Liquors Adams Ahern Sign Solutions Holiday Inn Hartford Downtown Area Agave Grill Thomas Hooker Brewing Company American Medical Response Hot Tomato’s Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ Infinity Music Hall & Bistro Brescome Barton Inc. Initial Step Sportswear Burnside Ice Company Inc. KNOX The Bushnell Konover Commercial Corporation Cabela’s Latitude Beverage Company Carter Realty LLC LAZ Parking Ltd. CBS Local Connecticut Le Petit Chef CO:LAB Lincoln Culinary Institute CompuMail Corp of CT Major Steven Roy Andrew ConnectiCon Fishing Outreach Program Connecticut Bass Inc. Marco Polo Ristorante Connecticut Department of Energy Mob Action Games and Environmental Protection Moe’s Southwest Grill Connecticut Department of Transportation Mr. Trophy LLC Connecticut Distributors Inc. Mullaney, Keating & Wright Inc. Connecticut Party Rentals LLC Naturally Dogs and Cats Connecticut Science Center New Britain Rock Cats Baseball Connecticut State Police Troop H Newington Bicycle and Repair Shop Connecticut’s Old State House NFL Play 60 Dick’s Sporting Goods NIXS Hartford Dish Bar & Grill/Sorella Northern Tree Service Inc. East Hartford Fire Department Olde Burnside Brewing Company East Hartford Founders LLC Pedal Power East Hartford Parks & The Pita Group Recreation Department Professional Barber Shop East Hartford Police Department REI East Hartford Public Works Department Rogo Distributors Eastern Mountain Sports Daniel Salazar ESPN Salute Fast Signs Service Press First & Last Tavern Sound Guyz The First Tee Connecticut Spectra Five Star Fire Sports Association of Gaylord Hospital Fleet Feet Sports of West Hartford Spotlight Theatres Fresh Point Stop & Shop Front Street Bistro Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations Inc. Goodwin College Sullivan Tire Harpoon Brewery Taylor Rental of Manchester City of Hartford Ted’s Montana Grill Hartford Belle Cruises TheaterWorks Hartford Business Journal Rob Thomas Hartford Department of Families, Toasted Children, Youth, and Recreation UCONN Husky Sports Hartford Department of Marketing, UCONN Woodsman Events, Cultural Affairs University of Connecticut Hartford Department of Public Visual Technologies Inc. Works Forestry Division Wadsworth Atheneum Hartford Distributors Inc. WFSB Eyewitness News Hartford Fire Department WTIC News Talk Radio 1080 Hartford Marathon Foundation Yelp Hartford News Zoppa Studio Hartford Police Department Hartford Police Department - Marine Patrol Division

16 Riverfront Recapture | Annual Report 2015 More than 400 children and families enjoyed over 15 sports and activities during A Sporting Chance for Youth Day in Riverside Park. VOLUNTEERS Community Health Center Pipes in the Valley Celtic Festival Volunteers Association of Connecticut PricewaterhouseCoopers In 2015, 1,987 people volunteered 8,720 Connecticut Bass Nation Inc. Professional Disc Golf Association hours in service to Riverfront, including Cronin & Company Ray Gonzalez Latin Jazz & 62 local businesses, corporations, and CRT Youth Build Salsa Festival Volunteers organizations participating in “days Down and Dirty Obstacle Race Volunteers Riverfest Food Truck Festival Volunteers of caring” on the Riverfront. Some of East Hartford Youth Services Riverfest Volunteers them donated multiple days of service, Ernst & Young Riverfront Community Rowing Volunteers and all of them made the Riverfront a ESPN Riverfront Crossfest Volunteers more beautiful, welcoming place for The First Tee of Connecticut Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian everyone to use and enjoy. Volunteer Fleet Feet Sports of West Hartford Festival Volunteers activities range from trail maintenance The Hartford Riverfront Office Volunteers to dock building, gardening to cleaning Hartford Community Court Riverfront Tournament of Champions sculptures, as well as supporting events Hartford Department of Families, for Veterans Volunteers and festivals. Many thanks to all who Children, Youth & Recreation Riverside Cricket Club donated their skills and tireless efforts! Hartford Earth Day Volunteers Samba Fest Volunteers 2-4-1 Sports Hartford Job Corps Academy A Sporting Chance for Youth Day Volunteers Active City Hartford Latino Fest Volunteers Taste of Caribbean & Jerk Aetna AIS Enterprise Architecture Hartford Police Athletic League Festival Volunteers Aetna Procurement Hartford Police Explorers Travelers AmeriCorps Green Crew Hartford Soccer Club Trinity College Rowing Team B.A.S.S. Tournament Volunteers Hartford Wolf Pack University of Connecticut Bear’s Smokehouse New England Head of the Riverfront Rowing University of Hartford BBQ Championships Volunteers Regatta Volunteers Voya Financial Berkshire Bank JADHA Foundation & Family Double XL Catlin Big Joe Volunteers Dutch Training Program Big Mo’ Volunteers Juvenile Community Services Bob “D” Summer Volleyball League KNOX Green Team Capital Preparatory Magnet School Lincoln Culinary Institute Catholic Heart WorkCamp Lincoln Financial Group Citigroup’s Green Team/KNOX Phoenix Life New Business

riverfront.org 17 SUMMARY OF 2015 FINANCES

SUMMARY OF 2015 FINANCES 2015 2014 ASSETS SOURCES OF REVENUE

Corporate Individuals Fundraising Cash and Investments 2,489,358 2,489,358 2,598,885 $359,753 $228,665 Events Receivables 370,047 370,047 566,781 $204,487 Equipment 225,738 225,738 243,270 Prepaid Expenses 16,408 Foundation 16,408 19,175 $249,679 Earned Income TOTAL ASSETS 3,101,551 3,101,551 3,428,111 $780,833 Government $636,321 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Payables 114,096 114,096 121,554 Refundable Advances 52,664 52,664 47,507 Net Assets 2,934,791 2,934,791 3,259,050 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 3,101,551 EXPENSES 3,101,551 3,428,111

General Program Services Admin 84% 4% REVENUE

Grants and Contributions 1,698,905 1,698,905 2,128,591 Fundraising 12% Program Fees and other Earned Income 780,833 780,833 722,541 TOTAL REVENUE 2,479,738 2,479,738 2,851,132

EXPENSES

Program Services 2,296,960 2,296,960 2,156,712 General Administration 108,282 108,282 121,333 Fundraising 343,270 MANAGEMENT 343,270 PARTNERS 336,003 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,748,512 2,748,512 2,614,048

INVESTMENT RETURN (55,485) (55,485) 105,386

TOTAL NET ASSETS PHOTOS Photos courtesy Deborah Baker, Tom Cody, Andy Beginning of Year 3,259,050 Hart, 3,259,050 Rich Lopa, Brian Wendry 2,916,580 and Michael Zaleski.

End of Year 2,934,791 2,934,791 3,259,050

This summary is derived from the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015. A copy of the complete This summarystatement is derived is available from at thewww.riverfront.org/financials. audited financial statements for the year ended Riverfront Recapture’s auditor is CohnReznick LLP.

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Deborah Baker Director of Development

Tara Cantor Communications & Marketing Manager

Venus Dickson Finance Manager

Margie Girardi-Telech Volunteer & Program Coordinator

Chris Hayes Director of Operations

Richard J. Lopa Director of Ranger Services

Craig D. Mergins Director of Community Events & Engagement

Peter Morse Director of Finance

Jonathan Near Assistant Director of Rowing

Marc A. Nicol Director of Planning & Park Development

Elizabeth Patterson Development Associate

Ricardo Reyes Development Associate

William Sullivan Director of Riverfront Adventure

Josh Urrutia Director of Events

Brian Wendry Director of Rowing Michael Zaleski President & CEO

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