WINTER 2013 PARKSIDE HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY NEWSLETTER in the park in the 1 In the Park Bill Coats Bridge Dedication Ceremony 2 From the Executive Director Bill Coats’ family 3 poses for a photo 2012 Run (and Walk) in the Park at the opening. 4 Rice University Centennial Grove Volunteer Project 5 Restoring the Coastal Prairie with Project Blazing Star 6 Centennial Gardens Architect Peter Bohlin Visits Houston 7 Conservancy Presents Garden Plans to the Public 8 Holiday Express and Party Student Performance Series 9 Urban Green’s Glow in the Park 10 Cherry Tree Centennial Celebrated in the Japanese Garden On November 11 16, 2012, family Upcoming Events and friends of Bill Coats gathered at Hermann Park to dedicate a new bike The Bill Coats’ Bridge received bridge in his memory. the 2012 Mayor’s Proud Partners’ Landmark Award. A crowd of more MISSION than 200 listened to Hermann Park remarks about Coats’ efforts to improve Conservancy is a Houston’s quality of life. A ribbon cutting was followed by an invitation to take an citizens’ organization inaugural walk, or bike ride, across the dedicated to the bridge. The lively MacArthur High School The bridge’s construction was the result of funding from a federal bikeways program stewardship and Jammin’ Generals Drumline was on hand to accompany the crowd. and a partnership of the Texas Department improvement of of Transportation, the City of Houston Spanning 290 feet, the contemporary Public Works and Engineering Department, Hermann Park— bridge connects the banks of Brays Bayou Houston Parks and Recreation Department, today and for in the Bayou Parkland area of Hermann and Hermann Park Conservancy. The lead generations to Park. The project is an important link in an designer was Barnhart Engineering with effort to provide connectivity to nearby MC2 Architects providing the conceptual come. neighborhoods and completes a 35-mile design. The bridge’s general contractor was trail system. Cyclists and pedestrians now SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc. enjoy increased convenience and safety. www.hermannpark.org PARKSIDE / WINTER 2013 DONORS from director executive the Photos by Michael E. Lewter Centennial Gardens $1,000,000–$5,000,000 Houston Endowment Inc. $250,000–$499,999 The Elkins Foundation – In honor of Johnny Steele Rebecca Mark-Jusbasche and Michael Jusbasche Kitty King Powell/The Powell Foundation – In honor of Richard and Susan Keeton $100,000–$249,999 The Clayton Fund, Inc. The Vivian L. Smith Foundation The Susan Vaughan Foundation, Inc.
Members of the Conservancy $50,000–$99,999 team at the celebration The Cockrell Foundation Linda and Barry Hunsaker $25,000–$49,999 Mayor Parker Reliant Energy Foundation and Doreen Scurlock Foundation Stoller $10,000–$24,999 Christine and Gregg Hollenberg Strake Foundation Kim and Dan Tutcher $5,000–$9,999 Cassie B. Stinson $1,000–$4,999 Ada Edwards and ChrisAda EdwardsKnapp and Julie A. Cohn and John A. Connor – Doreen Stoller andDoreen Dan StollerPiette In honor of Heights Literary Guild Maureen and Geoff Goddard This January, I celebrated my tenth the first spring blooms in the Japanese Carol and Dan Price anniversary with Hermann Park Garden, or the view from the Tiffany $500–$999 Rod Danielson and Kelly DeHay Conservancy. One of the greatest gifts Bridge. All of this is due to the dedication Barbara and Andy Gessner of these 10 years has been working with of so many, including my husband, Dan, $100–$499 so many people devoted to Hermann who bikes, hikes and occasionally dances Anonymous Park—whose renaissance is a miracle of with me in the Park. Kathy and Don Barnhill BHLDN Houston (Urban Outfitters, community engagement. Our board and Our efforts have also been supported by Inc.) advisory board members have undertaken our public sector partners—the City of every task from raking leaves to pruning Shirley Bludau and Mike Grimes Houston, Harris County and the Flood Josie and Michael Jones – In honor of roses to raising funds and overseeing Control District, Texas Department of Carol and Dan Price construction projects. To keep the Park Transportation, and the State of Texas— looking her best, our volunteers dedicate Centennial Campaign who have each shown a flexibility and $100,000-499,999 more than 20,000 hours a year out in the responsiveness to the needs of Park users. H-E-B Park—planting trees, pulling weeds, and They have been partners in every way, and $50,000–$99,999 restoring native habitats. Our financial deserve thanks for continuing to accept Bunny and Perry Radoff supporters are a wonderful mix of my phone calls. $10,000–$24,999 institutions, corporations, and families Robin and Richard Brooks who renew their memberships year But the real magic in making the Park Nancy Manderson after year to keep the Park sparkling. special comes from the Conservancy’s $5,000–$9,999 staff—whose hard work day in and day out Gracie and Bob Cavnar The reward for everyone is to see how keeps her green, blooming, and fun! Not Terrylin G. Neale – In memory of much the Park is used and loved. Any many people get to spend ten years with Erin Gregory Neale and pretty afternoon, you can hear a dozen Lamar Gregory Neale such a talented and caring team. We will Warren R. Nicholson different languages and see people of celebrate their efforts when we celebrate every age enjoying the Park—the true $1,000–$4,999 the Park’s centennial in 2014. Linda and Mark Egan miracle of community. Waving to children Susan and David Lummis on the mini-train brightens any day! And $500–$999 I never tire of seeing the whistling ducks Michael Dooley line up along the edge of McGovern Lake, Doreen Stoller, Executive Director Josephine and Philip John
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$100–$499 John E. Walsh, Jr. Katherine Shanks Dodd – In honor of 2012 Run (and Walk) in the Park
Carol and Daniel Price Bob Wright Freda Glover – In honor of Juanita Howard. In memory of Homer Howard. Stephanie and Kirby Shanks – In honor of Carol and Dan Price Centennial Sponsorships $25,000–$49,999 Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Linda and Barry Hunsaker Centennial Art in the Park $25,000–$49,999 Cece and Mack Fowler $10,000–$24,999 Kathrine G. McGovern $5,000–$9,999 Cassie B. Stinson Annual Fund/ General Contributions $25,000–$49,999 Kathrine G. McGovern $5,000–$9,999 The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation Bob Wright Marley Lott $1,000–$4,999 Run in the Park brought more Anonymous Jan and Jack Cato than 700 participants including The Chaney Family runners, volunteers, and Lou Ann and Milton Gray – In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Appel spectators to Hermann Park on Steppie and Robert Holsclaw Saturday, November 3, 2012, for Robert W. Knox and Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation a morning of community fun. The Oshman Foundation
Cassie B. Stinson For the first time, the run was a 5K route, Kevin Dewhurst John E. Walsh, Jr. Cheryl and James Watson which was a welcome change from the Meg and Dick Weekley 5-mile run to many who enjoyed the scenic $500–$999 course around the Park. Runners and walkers Karen and Charlie Baughn followed the same route, with the start and Beverly Dickerson finish in Molly Ann Smith Plaza. The kids in H. Fort Flowers Foundation, Inc. Trish Freeman and Bruce Patterson the 1K Kids’ Run made their traditional trek The Garver Foundation by Miller Outdoor Theatre and around the Marie Jacinto – In memory of Jones Reflection Pool. Cappy Goerner Peggy and Chris Seaver – In honor of The Johnston Middle School cheerleaders Bob Wright Doreen Stoller enthusiastically cheered the runners on, and Pamalah and Stephen Tipps Dr. and Mrs. Rudy Valle the post-race party following the morning’s $100–$499 events kept the energy high. Participants and Anonymous their families listened to live tunes provided Beverly and Dan Arnold by Wheelhouse, enjoyed tasty food and Bruce E. Barnum drinks from LoCal’s Healthy Joint, Silver Eagle, Sue Bleakie Elliott Bossin and other sponsors. The event was a big Patricia and Ian Butler success thanks to Run coordinator Mindy Jennifer and Leo Chen Campbell, Run chair Scott Dorfman, and C. C. Conner many generous sponsors. Davetta and Ray Daniels Michael Dooley
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Annual Fund/ General Contributions Rice University Centennial Grove $100–$499, continued Stephanie and Clinton Fox Volunteer Project Lisa and Stephen Greenberg Judy and Peter Harding Sheila and Isaac Heimbinder Marjorie G. Horning Katherine and George Howe – In honor of Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Howe III Dr. and Mrs. William W. Ishee, Jr. Josephine and Philip John Letty Knapp – In memory of Bolivar Andrews David Krentz Quin D. Kroll, Jr. Leslie and Tom Kutac Polly Lewis and Michael Pierson Anne Loo and Brad Nyberg Lucy Lunt and Wayne Donowho Mark McAllen Wendy McLaughlin Tom Menges Cristina and William Moore Warren R. Nicholson On the beautiful autumn morning Eula and Levi Perry Margaret and Michael Pierce of November 16, 2012, over 90 Shelly and Marty Power Rice University volunteers planted Susan Raffle Robert Levy Family Charitable Fund one hundred 15-gallon native Emily Leland Todd – In honor of Lucy Wray Todd hardwoods and pines in the Park’s Judy Viebig Lake Picnic Area on the north side Eleanor and Richard Viebig Gail and Thomas Viele of McGovern Lake. The project Lettalou G. Whittington – In honor of was part of the university’s 2012 Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Crain, and Rogers, Alexander, and Lawson centennial celebration and also Jean and Louis Wu honors Hermann Park’s upcoming In memory of Lamar Gregory Neale Susie and David Askanase centennial in 2014. Jenny and James Calaway Bettie Cartwright The Robert and Jane Cizik Foundation Groundbreaking attendees, (pictured Gus Comiskey, Jr. CLU above), included Harris County judge and Joanne and Larry Doherty Rice University alumnus Ed Emmett ‘71, Cece and Mack Fowler Rice University representative Y. Ping Sun, Rachel Frazier Houston City Council member Ellen Cohen, Paul R. Gilford Julie Gordon Rice University president David Leebron, Gulfstar Group II, LTD. Hermann Park Conservancy executive Jackson Hicks director Doreen Stoller, Houston Parks Houston Achievement Place and Recreation director Joe Turner, and Ann Kennedy and Geoffrey Walker The Larsen Family Charitable Fund Hermann Park Conservancy board chair Harriet and Truett Latimer Ann Kennedy. Sally Euwer Lavine The newly-planted trees reaffirm the special Sally Lehr Kathy and Tom Lord connection between Rice University and Madison Charitable Foundation Inc. Hermann Park as they welcome the next Nancy Powell Moore hundred years as Main Street neighbors. Anne Munitz Ann and Eddie Norwood The Samuels Foundation Sheila R. Scott Jack Selby Hinda Simon Sandy and David Steitz
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Todd Family Richard J. Trabulsi Jr. University of Houston Foundation Restoring the Coastal Prairie Carrie and Ron Woliver In memory of Carlyn Sue Hardwick with Project Blazing Star Jennifer and Peter Altabef Kay Hardwick Anderson Anita Arnold BDJH Special Education Department Karen and Rick Bell Lylah and Clarence Bell Pam Brown Iris and Herman Bulls Julianna Cole and Family Kim Crosskno Gail Davis Jackie and Sam Davis Carol and Don Douglass The Estate of Carlyn Sue Hardwick Paul A. Hardwick Paul M. Hardwick Terry and Michael Hardwick Betty and Warren Hawkins Dale and Jim Haynie Demaris and Hank Hudspeth Dorothy V. Kennedy Kofile, nc.I Greg Kowalski Polly Lewis and Michael Pierson Miriam Matthiesen, Pamela Daniels, Nina McGlashan, Betty White Mayor Parker helps students restore native The Sarah and Ross Perot, Jr. plants to the Bayou Parkland in Hermann Park. Foundation Patsie Ross Mary Ann and William L. Shallberg Molly Treadway Roberta H. Webb Hermann Park Conservancy’s Project Blazing Star is a Ann Williams multi-year project in Hermann Park to restore remnants Garden Conservancy Fund $100–$499 of our area’s coastal prairie. Julia Klammer – In memory of Sue Hardwick On October 6, 2012, work continued with Harry Lucas Jr. – In memory of more than 200 volunteers gathered in Bayou Lamar Neale Parkland, Hermann Park’s natural area along Run in the Park Brays Bayou, for a prairie planting event. $5,000–$9,999 Volunteers removed non-native grasses and Gulf States Toyota, Inc. Texas Children’s Hospital planted approximately 750 rescued native prairie plants of various species. $2,500–$4,999 Frontier Utilities Mayor Annise Parker participated as a Hines Interests Limited Partnership volunteer, working side by side with many $1,000–$2,499 of the student groups. As an experienced Cal-A-Vie Resort Health Spa Project Blazing Star has been made possible gardener, she gave the students tips on how Park Plaza Hospital thanks to volunteer Lan Shen and the to prepare the soil and plant the native Plaza Specialty Texas Master Naturalists, Jaime Gonzalez plants that had been cultivated for this new $500–$999 of the Katy Prairie Conservancy, the Carolyn and James Robertson pocket prairie site. Houston Parks and Recreation Department, $100–$499 Anonymous A special Eagle Scout project, planned and Keep Houston Beautiful, Coastal Prairie Hank Coleman implemented by Troup 55, created a natural Partnership, and the Native Plant Society Jennifer Daly path extending the entire length of the of Houston. Thanks to their efforts and the Lawrence A. DeSpain prairie. A demonstration garden was hard work of many volunteers, these native Cece and Mack Fowler established to provide awareness and plants, many of which are disappearing, Gabrielle Holt Kenneth Holt education to the community about the will thrive in Hermann Park and expose Mason Holt benefit of native plants. visitors to Houston’s prairie heritage.
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Run in the Park $100–$499, continued Centennial Gardens Architect Sarah Holt Susan and Bob Malley Peter Bohlin Visits Houston Melissa Roberts Ernie F. Seward Cooper Smith Beth and Joe Weikerth Debbie Wernet In Kind CultureMap Health & Fitness Sports Magazine Hot Bagel Shop LoCal’s Healthy Joint Luby’s Picnic Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. United Airlines Wheelhouse Urban Green’s Glow in the Park Hermann Park Conservancy and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston $1,000–$2,499 cosponsored a lecture by renowned architect, Peter Bohlin, of the Thompson & Knight LLP $500–$999 prestigious firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson at the museum’s Brown Stefanelli Children Auditorium Theater on October 25, 2012. $100–$499 Adriana Banks Caroline and Andrew Bean Speaking to a full house, Peter discussed Peter shared his Gwen Bradford his unique architectural designs including design philosophy Sarah and Tom Caughlin Alexander Danielides Apple retail stores worldwide and the with the audience, Annie and Campbell Eifler Discovery and Visitor Center in Grand Teton stating that… Allie and Jay Fields National Park, as well as the entry pavilion Andrea and Robert Fineman “…We are so Nikki and Robert Hanley for Hermann Park’s new Centennial Gardens. interested in the Beth and Judd Harrison The pavilion is designed to bring the outside Melissa Hotze nature of people. in and will welcome visitors to eight acres of Benton Love gardens and provide space for meetings How people Cynthia and Chad Mabry see, how they feel, how they touch, how Faith Majors and special events. Melanie Markowski they move, how they interact, how they Ben Martin remember. And beyond that, places of Sharon Noel course, getting at the nature of places… Mary and Weston O’Black Emily and Will Perry there’s inspiration in places that make you Samuel Rines feel or recall certain primal moments, the Brittany Sakowitz and Kevin Kushner warmth of the sun, the way breezes are In Kind 13 Celsius captured and channeled in a particular Adair Kitchen way, the quality of light and shadow that BB’s Cafe Beirne, Maynard, & Parsons, L.L.P. moves through a building. These are all Catherine Bradley things that are part of our design process, Butter & Company and I think that they are also part of what Canopy and Shade Restaurant DEFINE Body & Mind makes us human. The gateway to the Digital Alchemy Photography garden at Hermann Park is very much DJ MAV Jason Griffin about people and how they discover Houston Ballet the garden – an evocative entry to this Houston Grand Opera magical world.” Houston Zoo, Inc. Inprint Houston A discussion moderated by Sarah M. Whiting, Last Concert Cafe Faith Majors Dean, Rice School of Architecture, followed Mia’s Photos courtesy of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson the lecture. Michaelyndon Salon
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Michelle Weddle/ Waterstone Succulents Mindy Campbell – Rodan+Fields Conservancy Presents Garden Plans New For The Night Pappas Restaurants to the Public Drawings courtesy of Hoerr Schaudt Joshua Eagle Patron Prego Raising Cane’s Relish Fine Foods Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop Saint Arnold Brewing Co. San Luis Spirits Swift + Company Timberline Fitness-Houston, Inc. Tiny Boxwood’s Trish Nguyen – Clique Salon The Upper Hand Vincent Ford Custom Apparel Community Outreach $1,000–$4,999 Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette $100–$499 Linda and Barry Hunsaker Ann Kennedy and Geoffrey Walker River Oaks Blossom Club General Endowment $100–$499 Dick Dalton – In memory of Lamar Neale Linnet F. Deily – In memory of On November 7 and 8, 2012, Hermann Park Lamar Neale Conservancy invited the Houston community Megan and Jason Ryan to the Garden Center to learn more about Grand Gateway the Centennial Gardens project at two public $1,000–$4,999 meetings. The $30 million project is the last Sharon and Cecil Griffin major component of the Conservancy’s $500–$999 effort to complete the Park’s master plan. Ann Jackson The Centennial Gardens are set to open $100–$499 Lisa and Mike McGuff in 2014, Hermann Park’s centennial year. Hoerr Schaudt, the renowned Chicago land- Japanese Garden scape architecture firm, is the designer. $10,000–$24,999 The Japan-America Society of Jim Patterson of White Oak Studio, Houston, Inc. the local landscape architecture firm $500–$999 working on the project, and Conservancy Cassie B. Stinson representatives presented details about $100–$499 Donna Cole the plans and held a discussion to receive Midori and Akihiro Mochizuki feedback on the designs. Membership To learn more about the Centennial Conductor’s Circle ($2,500) Gardens, visit www.hermannpark.org. Kathy and Randy Lake Rebecca Mark-Jusbasche and Michael Jusbasche Karla A. Sepulveda Platinum ($500) Carolyn and Thomas Caldwell Julie Cohn and John A. Connor Concordia Foundation Ritsuko and James Cox Stephanie and Elijah Culpepper Cathy and Wayne Donnelly M.J. and Joe Figard Cece and Mack Fowler Dr. Carla Giannoni and Bill Marchbank Lainie Gordon and David Mincberg
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Membership Platinum ($500), continued Holiday Express and Party Annie and Bob Graham Susan and Robert Hawkins Linda and Tom Kleinworth Corporate Retreats International Stephen A. Massad Belle and Peter Petkas Victoria and William Ramos Jordan W. Reese III The Chris Reichert Family Carolyn and James Robertson Jane and Dick Schmitt Lynn and Mike Smith Dr. Jack Express is ready Adrienne and Tim Unger to depart Kinder Station Dr. and Mrs. Rudy Valle John E. Walsh, Jr. Gold ($250) Suzanne and Brian Adams Mary E. Ainslie For the first time, the Hermann Park trains members before the party opened to the A-Rocket Moving & Storage, Inc. were decorated in the holiday spirit this public. Park visitors could participate in a Andree A. Boudreaux William Boyer December. With the Zoo Lights event number of crafts including decorating Susan and Major Bradshaw bringing increased foot traffic through Lake Christmas trees, making chocolate donut Robin and Richard Brooks Plaza, the Hermann Park Railroad brought reindeer, and creating foam train ornaments. Brenda and Joe Cialone cheer to many visitors with the train’s festive The most popular craft was the Christmas Joell and Thomas Doneker garlands and lights, as well as the display of tree activity where children could use Michael Dooley Loann and John Eiman holiday decorations in the train tunnel. glue, tinsel, and sequins to deck their tree Ann and J. Kent Friedman On December 8, 2012, the Visitor Services with much holiday cheer! Volunteer Susan Elizabeth A. Germani department hosted a holiday party in Kinder Schwaitzberg staffed the membership table Dr. Heather Giles and recruited several new HPC members. Alicia and Garrett Gordy Station. The first hour was reserved for HPC Dana and Neil Kelly Linda and George Kelly Akino and Samuel King Katherine Kohlmeyer Stephanie and Ed Larsen Student Performance Series Harriet and Truett Latimer Maria and Brendan Lee Sarah A. Lee and Mark T. Metz Jane and Ron Lerner Barb and Will Noel Denise and Rocky Parsons Gay A. Roane Gabriela Rondon and Sergio Giralt Imperial Oil Company Dr. and Mrs. Marlin E. Sandlin, Jr. Hinda Simon Louis H. Skidmore, Jr. Cassie B. Stinson Carol and Peter Taaffe Gabriele and Heinrich Taegtmeyer Ruth and Marvin Taylor Mary Tysor Dulles Middle School orchestra Tiffany and Craig Utterson performs in Lake Plaza Kathy J. Welch and John T. Unger Geri Wood Silver ($100) Dorothy and Mickey Ables The third year of Student Performances in the the Cook Elementary School drumline joined Susan and Barry Abrams Park is in full swing with Friday and Saturday by twirlers and dancers, and Bellaire High Linda and Larry Andrews performances by talented students from the School Jazz. All performances are free and Anonymous David Archer Houston metro area. Recent schools have take place in Lake Plaza between Kinder Charles E. Armstrong included Patrick Henry Middle School band Station and the Houston Zoo entrance. Elizabeth and Howard Ayers and mariachi, Dulles Middle School Orchestra, Sarah and Burt Ballanfant
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Iris Lytle Ballew Anna Pearl Barrett Jeanne Bauer and Walter N. Hittelman Urban Green’s Glow in the Park Susan and Jeff Bell Photos by Digital Alchemy Photography Louise and Charles Berry Cindy Bishop Donald Blanton Allison Bond Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Michaele and Michael Brown Irma and Louis Bujnoch Cindy and Larry Burns John D. Carrara, Jr. Debby Chambers Barbara K. Chiles Marina and Alan Christensen Meredith and Fielding Cocke Hank Coleman Christy and Tom Compson Event chairs Cynthia and Chad Lisa and Pete Coppel Mabry, Caroline Bean, and Cynthia Coselli Megan McGraw Elizabeth H. Crowell Francoise and Ed Djerejian Donovan Family Susan and Don Dudley The Park was aglow on Thursday, December 6, 2012, Lynn and Douglas Eyberg Marybeth and Tom Flaherty with 200 young professionals turning out for Urban Stephen Fox Green’s Glow in the Park. The crowd gathered in their Joyce Frassanito Rachel and O. Howard Frazier best and brightest for the neon-themed party on the Carolyn and Ron Galfione Lisette Galindo - VP, Green Bank stage of Miller Outdoor Theatre. Susan Garner Morgan and Patrick Garvey Chairs , , and made Alice Gates Caroline Bean Cynthia and Chad Mabry Megan McGraw Barbara and David Gibbs certain the night was a success. The chairs and steering committee, led by Brit- Kari J. and Jeffrey W. Gifford tany Sakowitz, made the party possible through donations from Park supporters Sharon and Thomas Giordano old and new. The brightly-clad group enjoyed delectable food from Pappasito’s, Pamela Giraud Hannah and Lenny Golub Adair Kitchen, Raising Cane’s, Prego, Last Concert Café, and delicious desserts Cathey and Hal Gordon from Relish Fine Foods. DJ MAV entertained partygoers and caterer Butter & Claire and Joseph Greenberg Company ensured the party ran smoothly. Janice Ford Griffin Amy and Joseph Grinstein Urban Green is the Conservancy’s young professionals’ group and proceeds from Monica and Steven Heal the event benefit Hermann Park Conservancy. Learn more about Urban Green Julia and Jay Hellums James Alan Herd and sign up for Urban Green emails at www.hermannpark.org. Jeanne and Andrew Hero Rose and Carl Hock Rame and Russell Hruska Vicki Huff and Eric Boerwinkle Maylynn E. and Andrew F. Icken Cassie Detering, Nancy and Timothy Johnson Brittany Sakowitz, Debbie and Frank Jones Sharon Noel, and Marilyn Jones and Brad Morris Caroline Negley Sultana Kaldis Linda and David Knowles Alicia Kowalchuk and Benjamin Saldana Kim and Mark Kressenberg Joyce and Larry Lander Claire Langston Tracy and Glen Larner Mercedes Leal and Tammi Wallace Jane and Donald Lehto Kathy and Tom Lord Marley Lott Cecilia and Peter Ludwig
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Membership Silver ($100), continued Cherry Tree Centennial Celebrated Janet L. Lyon Nancy and William Mahley in the Japanese Garden Ava Mast Gavin Mast Carolyn Matula and James Rebello Mark McAllen Judy and Michael McEnany Jerry McNeill Sue McRaney Carol and Roland Miller Kimiko and Kunio Minami The Montalvo Law Firm D. Patricia Nelson Tassie Nicandros Judy and Scott Nyquist Quein and Steve Pao Carolyn and Thomas Paul Esther and Gary Polland The Propst Family Gloria and Joe Pryzant Dean Putterman Janet Rarick and Benjamin Kamins Enrique Raso Cherie Ray and Ruel Smith Heather and James Reardon Mary Reardon Macey and Harry Reasoner Helena and Brennan Reilly One hundred years of friendship between the United States and Marcia and Harvey Resnick Ralph, Stella, and Ashley Rieger Japan were commemorated in 2012 by a presentation of cherry trees Jean and Michael Rooke from Japan to 30 locations across the United States. Yvonne and Richard Ruiz Franca Sant’Ambrogio As part of the celebration of the first gift of members Kunio Minami and Cassie Stinson, Susan Schwaitzberg and Ron Misrack William C. Shrader cherry trees to Washington, DC, 20 Taiwan as well as representatives of the local Mary Simoneau cherry trees, Prunus campanulata, were Japan-America Society of Houston, Karen and Jack Stopnicki given to Hermann Park and planted in the Japan Business Association of Houston, William Streng Japanese Garden in October. Mr. Kumagai, Japanese American Citizens League Linda and Dick Sylvan Richard R. Torres the mayor of Houston’s sister city, Chiba City, (Houston Chapter), and Japanese Michael Townsend Japan, sent a letter to congratulate the City Association of Greater Houston. Dr. and Mrs. Ashwin Viswanathan of Houston on the cherry tree planting. Rachael and Jason Volz Guests were treated to music by the Andrea Walter Attendees at the ceremonial planting Apollo Chamber Players and treats from Karin and Jorge Werlang included the Honorable Consul-General Mélange Catering and Special Events. Brian Witt of Japan Mr. Jota Yamamoto, Houston Guests also witnessed Mr. Yamamoto’s www.BigKidSmallCity.com Zaayman Family mayor Annise Parker, Houston Parks and presentation of beautiful Japanese stamps Lois and Steve Zamora Recreation Department director Joe to Mayor Parker, who revealed she was Dedicate a Tree Turner, Hermann Park Conservancy board an amateur stamp collector as a child. $1,000–$4,999 J. Bell – In memory of July and Kew Morales Karen and Mike Mayell – In honor of Sheridan and John Eddie Williams $100–$499 Centennial Campaign Donor Wall Anonymous Don’t miss your chance to be a part since 2009, consists of Conservancy donors Kathryn and David Berg – In memory whose cumulative giving for any purpose of Lamar Neale of Hermann Park’s history! Join other John Burke – In memory of William Conservancy donors for a once-a-century totals $50,000 or more. Want to learn more Coats recognition opportunity on the Centen- about the donor wall or just how close you Glen and Al Husak and Penny Kraus – nial Campaign Donor Wall in Lake Plaza are to qualifying for listing? In memory of Nancy Masterson Erin and Scott Smith – In honor of at Kinder Station and be a lasting part of Contact 713-524-5876 x339 or Leslie and Bill Coe Hermann Park’s legacy. This special donor [email protected]. Lynn and Michael Smith – In memory wall, which has been on temporary display of Patrick Lusk
10 DONORS HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY upcoming events Reforestation and Maintenance Dickson Photography Priscilla Dickson Photography Priscilla $1,000–$4,999 Muffet Blake – In memory of Mary Criner John P. McGovern Foundation Rice University Rita Wilder/The Wilder Foundation – In memory of Jeannie Lykes Grace $500–$999 Laura and Seth Borland Robin and Richard Brooks Dorothy Carsey Sumner $100–$499 Hats in the Park Luncheon Evening in the Park Gala Shellye Arnold and Tina Sabuco – Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. In honor of Dianne and Michael Historic Clubhouse at Hermann Park Heart of the Park Render’s 25th Anniversary Kelley and Mitch Dalton – In memory Chairs: Ellie Francisco and Kim Tutcher Chairs: Heidi and Marcus Smith and of Lamar Neale Honoring The Robert and Janice McNair Melissa and Michael Mithoff Heather and Lee McIntyre Foundation Honorary Chairs: Shelby Hodge and Louise and Gary Moss Tickets from $250, Tables from $5,000 Shafik I. Rifaat Kitty and Peter Quinn – In memory of Tickets from $500, Tables from $5,000 Gregory E. Davis Tom Fox Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Rogers – In honor of William A. and Leslie Coe Second Saturdays The Shepherd Family – In memory of HPC members are invited to ride the Ruth Shepherd Hermann Park Railroad for free on the Geri Wood – In memory of second Saturday of each month! Martin LoBiondo Tree Conservancy $500–$999 Cassie B. Stinson $100–$499 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Gilbert – In memory of T. W. “Wick” Comer Volunteer Programs $1,000–$4,999 CenterPoint Energy ExxonMobil Foundation Cultural Hermann Park Dog Walk Matching Gift Program Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 8 a.m. Presented by the Houston Rockets George Hermann Society Genevieve Lykes Duncan† Benefiting Hermann Park Conservancy May Shelmire Duncan† Steppie and Robert Holsclaw David Langworthy Student Performance Series Jackie and Malcolm Mazow Visit www.hermannpark.org for a list of Terrylin G. Neale upcoming free performances by Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette Houston-area students. Megan and Jason Ryan John E. Walsh, Jr. †deceased Visit
The George Hermann Society recognizes www.hermannpark.org donors who have provided for the future for up-to-date event of Hermann Park through bequests or life details. income gifts to Hermann Park Conservancy. The names listed above and on the Japan Festival preceding pages include donors who made Saturday, April 13 and gifts or pledges of $100 or more between Sunday, April 14, 2013 Keep up with the September 1 and December 31, 2012, as Hermann Park’s Reflection Pool well as all George Hermann Society Conservancy on members. Gifts to the Hats in the Park and Japanese Garden Facebook and luncheon and Evening in the Park gala will Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. be recognized in subsequent issues. Live entertainment starting at 11:30 a.m. Twitter! In compliance with IRS standards, commit- Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ments paid over time in installments are facebook.com/HermannPark recognized once in full at the time of the Live entertainment starting at 11:15 a.m. pledge. Please contact the Conservancy Presented by the Japan-America Society if we inadvertently have not included your of Houston twitter.com/HermannPark name or if you would like to be listed differently in future listings. Free admission
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PARKSIDE / WINTER 2013 CONSERVANCY TEAM
board of directors Doreen Stoller Chair Karen A. Rozzell June Deadrick Precious Williams Executive Director Ann Kennedy Donald W. Short Viviana Denechaud Owodunni [email protected] Marcus Smith Valerie Palmquist Roz Pactor Lynne Donoghue Executive Committee Patrick Summers Dieterich Joshua Patron Accounting Manager Jay Baker Marvin Taylor Michael Dooley Dean Putterman [email protected] Kristy Bradshaw Gary Tinterow Scott Dorfman, M.D. Linsay Radcliffe Barbara Jo Harwell Sanford W. Criner, Jr. Conservation Director J. Michael Treviño Thomas Downing Glen Ragland Danny David [email protected] John E. Walsh, Jr. Michael Easely Chris J. Reichert Steve Dolman Derrick Jackson Christine Wang Annie Eifler Shafik I. Rifaat Maintenance Coordinator Cece Fowler Lana C. Edwards, M.Ed. James L. Robertson [email protected] Gregg Hollenberg Ex-Officio Charlene Evans, Ph.D. David W. Robinson, AIA Mike Johnson Linda Hunsaker Joe Turner Stephanie Fox Michael E. Rome Project Manager Margaret L. Kripke, Ph.D. Rick Dewees [email protected] J. Kent Friedman Brittany A. Sakowitz Terrylin G. Neale Executive Director Diane Kerr Lissa Gangjee DeAndre Sam Gary Kenneth Porter Doreen Stoller Manager of Volunteer Programs Morgan Garvey Lonnie Schiller Cassie B. Stinson [email protected] Advisory Board Amy Grinstein Louis Sklar Troy Thacker Kristine Mall Mickey Ables Terri Havens Ed Smith Development Assistant Phoebe Tudor Edward R. Allen III Leisa Holland-Nelson Harry L. Stille [email protected] Keith Watson Wade Nancy Ames Molly Hubbard Tye P. Taft Meghan Miller Byron Barclay Director of Development Board of Directors Barbara Hurwitz Heath J. Thibodeaux [email protected] Natalye Appel Anna Pearl Barrett Philip John Claire Thielke Sadie Gwin Blackburn Jean Miracle-Whitaker Jana Arnoldy Margaret Justus Jerianne Thomas Marketing Assistant Devinder Bhatia, M.D. Alois Blackwell Christopher Lykes Knapp Michele Thompson [email protected] Gracie Cavnar Jane Block David Krentz Richard R. Torres Ron Misrack Milane Duncan-Frantz Allison Bond Elyse Lanier Sarah Pennington Tropoli Director, Visitor Services Ellie Francisco Gwen Bradford Rashena Lindsay Flagg Kimberly A. Tutcher [email protected] Brent Friedman Russell D. Brightwell Kathy Lord Joe Weikerth Cati Rines Richard L. Brooks Community Development Coordinator Steppie F. Holsclaw Marley Lott Sheridan Williams [email protected] Demetra C. Jones Kristen Buck Tommy Lott L. Burke Windham III Adrienne Saxe Diann L. Lewter Donna Buja James Lykes Susan Young Marketing Manager Gene Locke Jenny Ko Calaway Nancy R. Manderson Herbert H. Yuan [email protected] David R. Lummis H. Mallory Caldwell Jackie Wolens Mazow LaTonya Scott Kunio Minami Jo A. Casady Anne C. Mendelsohn Assistant Manager, Visitor Services [email protected] Melissa Mithoff Jackson Chang Kenneth A. Moffet H. Joe Nelson III Jane Anderson Curtis Vance Muse Judy Nyquist Davetta Mills Daniels, Warren R. Nicholson Brian Rollins Ed.D. Kathleen L. O’Reilly P.G.