Annual Report FARMS & Contributor Listing 2010
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SHELBURNE Annual Report FARMS & Contributor Listing 2010 Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road Shelburne, Vermont 05482 Your Farm, Your Community, You Make it Possible We extend our heartfelt thanks to our community of new and long-time friends whose generous support ensures the continued success and vitality of Shelburne Farms. Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road Shelburne, Vermont 05482 802-985-8686 www.shelburnefarms.org Shelburne Farms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t education organization and National Historic Landmark Many thanks for use of photos to: Andy Duback, Deenie Galipeau, Senator Patrick Leahy, Sharon Monroe, Jordan Silverman, Marshall Webb, Shelburne Farms staff, VT FEED staff (see p.17) printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Winter Farmers Markets in 41 trees were planted in 23rd Annual Burlington! Farm Barn triangle. Art Exhibition & Sale Phase 2 of Formal Gardens Restoration Project began. Green Mountain Power We built a new, energy-effi cient installs solar orchard home for dairy staff . near Coach Barn. “Bats in the Barn,” one of our many family programs in 2010. Your Farm, Your Community in 2010 We made repairs to the timber framing at the Breeding Barn. You’ll fi nd more photos that capture the year inside the back cover. 77% of the food served at the Inn was grown or produced at the Farm or by Vermont producers. We hosted “Slow Money’s We hosted the National We installed 96 solar 2nd National Gathering. Tree Farmers’ “Forest Field Day!” panels at the Farm Barn. THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS n annual contributor to the Farm recently remarked that he had 2010 SHELBURNE FARMS BOARD Mary Jane Gentry, Co-Chair always thought the goal of the nonprofi t had been to save Casey Murrow, Co-Chair Charlotte Stetson, Vice Chair AShelburne Farms from wholesale development. It wasn’t until this David Marvin, Treasurer Will Jackson, Secretary spring that he realized the education organization here was created to Alec Webb, President Julia Alvarez help shape the future of the Earth beyond the Farm’s gates. Bob Baird Fred Bay Birgit Deeds Δ The whole idea behind Shelburne Farms is to shift society onto a David Hollenbeck Nan Jenks-Jay sustainable path, primarily by educating young people. As we steward Steve Johnson Andrew Meyer the Farm’s land and buildings and strengthen local food and energy Gail Neale Δ Ernie Pomerleau systems, we are building a living campus to support this vision. Lisa Steele Lola Van Wagenen Hub Vogelmann The development threat to the Farm’s future in the 1970’s and 1980’s SHELBURNE FARMS, INC. Bill Bruett presented the opportunity to solidify and exemplify values, principles Ted Castle and practices we believe are important for a sustainable future. Now, Allison Hooper David Marvin through our outreach and partnership projects serving educators and FORMER BOARD MEMBERS schools, we are using what we are learning to support sustainability Ron Allbee Crea Lintilhac Mollie Beattie* Ty Minton education in nearby communities in Vermont and as far away as China. Bob Bickford* Harry Mitiguy* Polly Billings Emily Morrow Selma Bloomberg* Marilyn Neagley+ Lenore Broughton+ Harriet Patrick Propelling us forward is the dedication of our members, volunteers Jonathan Brownell David Phillips* and staff. It is you – our donors and friends – who encourage, support Tom Cabot Tom Pierce+ Jake Callery+ Remo Pizzagalli and inspire us. We are grateful for your trust as year by year Shelburne Rick Carbin Robert Ransom* Davis Cherington Lisa Roberts Farms works to make a real and lasting difference and to care for this Amy Davenport Pat Robins Jennifer DuBois Chuck Ross beautiful place. D’Ann Fago Ray Sadler Larry Forcier David Sheldon Eileen Growald+ Raeman Sopher* Paul Hawken+ Katrina Stokes* We have come a long way since the nonprofi t was founded in 1972. Margaret Holden Marion Taylor* Mary Kelly Emily Wadhams Thank you for being part of the community supporting this hopeful Bob Kinzel L. Metcalf Walling* Charlie Kireker Marshall Webb+ endeavor. Mark Lapping Quentyn Webb Jack Lazarowski Samuel Webb, Jr. Jerry Leimenstoll Richard Whittemore* Hunter Lewis+ Lyman Wood* + Honorary Director joined Board in 2010 * deceased Δ departed Board in 2010 Mary Jane Gentry Casey Murrow Alec Webb BOARD CO-CHAIR BOARD CO-CHAIR PRESIDENT Shelburne Farms is a nonprofi t The mission of Shelburne Farms is to cultivate a education organization, conservation ethic for a sustainable future by 1,400-acre working farm and • practicing the stewardship of natural and agri- National Historic Landmark that cultural resources and is shared with the community. • educating young people to become ecologically literate and caring citizens who make choices that create a healthy and just world. e extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the com- munity of new and long-time friends whose generous Memorial Gifts In Memory of Richard Humphrey support ensures the continued success and vitality of Megan Humphrey & Terry In Memory of Joseph & Alice Hotaling W Arruzza Shelburne Farms. In addition to listing Honorary Stewards, Land Tristan Cooke In Memory of Leonard & Cecile Tyl Dr. Henry A. Jordan Andrew & Mary Meyer Stewardship Fund donors, Endowment Funds, and Stewardship In Memory of Joanna C. C. Bergson In Memory of Gilbert Stanley Kahn Circle members, this listing includes individuals, businesses, founda- Philip Bergson Joan Duane In Memory of Selma Bloomberg In Memory of Karen Kelcourse tions and organizations who contributed to Shelburne Farms between Kendra Merrill Holmes Michael Joseph Kelcourse January 1 and December 31, 2010. The accuracy of this listing is In Memory of John & Armande Boisvert In Memory of Harry Lang Ann Lang very important to us. Please let us know if you can’t fi nd your name Jane Boisvert & Dana Twitchell In Memory of In Memory of Elizabeth Buonanno Mary Elizabeth Leua or if you are listed incorrectly so that we can correct our records. Michael Santosusso & Stacey Eugene Emilio Monaco Buonanno Thank you all! In Memory of Gayle Maloney In Memory of Captain Midnight Anonymous Vaughn Carney In Memory of In Memory of Rodolfo Cipparone Jane Martin Handy Maurilio & Cristina Cipparone Steve Dickens & Myra Handy In Memory of Bill Clapp In Memory of Betty McCarthy Honorary Stewards In Honor of Sandra Fary In Honor of David Marvin Dorothy Hawley Tom & Ebeth Scatchard Oletha & Robert* Bickford John Cawood Patrick Robins & Lisa Schamberg In Memory of David Page Coffi n In Memory of J. Warren McClure Graeme & Nancy Freeman Andrea Liberatore In Honor of Gail Neale Ericka Popovich Elizabeth Coffi n Cap Coyle Doreen & Houghton* Freeman Julia Alvarez & Bill Eichner Paul & Eileen Growald In Honor of Charles M. Ferry Pete & Martina Hayward In Memory of Anne B. Cozzens In Memory of Jack McDonald David & Cynthia Cozzens Pat McDonald Philip & Crea Lintilhac Sylvia & Edward Smith In Honor of the Nicholson Family Lovelace Family In Honor of June & Ken Nicholson In Memory of Margaret Curry In Memory of Lois & J. Warren* McClure Allison & Paul Gibson Maureen DiPace & Sarah Curry Marilyn Mendelsohn Gail Neale In Honor of John Oakley Christopher & Leslie Capano Anonymous In Memory of Sandra Nowicki Joyce Oakley Jerry & Margaret Aske Virginia “Puddy” Davis In Memory of Carolyn Miller Elizabeth Steele In Honor of Parker’s 1st Birthday Gerri & Sam Bloomberg Marjorie Davis Mangham Leonard Miller J. Watson Webb, Jr.* Nathaniel Caldwell Deborah Schapiro & Louis In Memory of Ron Nemcosky Jennifer Gurley Polish In Memory of Sylvia Ferry Ron Ferry Radetta Nemcosky Honorary Gifts Katherine Hays In Honor of In Memory of John Oakley In Honor of Robert & Tracey Higgins Anthony Quintiliani’s Retirement In Memory of Kay Fiorenza Thomas & Lucille Kovacik Joyce Oakley Annabelle, Emma & Eliza Russell & Vicky Colvin Beverly Salm James Leary Neal & Pat Rodar In Memory of Barbara Loso In Honor of Gene Richards’ 50th In Memory of Willett Foster Ed & Maire Perkins In Honor of Jean Rodie Birthday Carol & David Conard Nick & Cheryl Hyland Jeanne Aske & Michael Cichy Polly Rodie David Gladstone In Memory of Nan Frymoyer Deborah Wood Lane Sofman & Sue Michaels In Honor of Thomas Schramm John Frymoyer In Memory of John P. Persons Hilary Sunderland Mrs. Florence D. Persons In Honor of Nancy Bigelow Gail & Jeff Obstfeld In Memory of Matthieu Van der Meer Bayard Bigelow In Honor of Scoot Margaret Mary Gallagher In Memory of Sheila Wilmer Jane Patterson Pfl ug In Honor of Jane Boisvert Bert Yaeger & Mary Glenn Gregg & Caroline Marston Joseph & Kathleen Gallagher Melissa Pfl ug Linda Wellings In Honor of Grandparents In Honor of David Sheldon In Memory of In Memory of Doris F. Polk In Honor of Brian’s Birthday Cecil & Elizabeth Cadwell James Sligar & Diana Forrest S. Gilbert-Barker Bill & Nancy Polk Brian & Erika Edwards Sattelberger Alphonse & Linda Gilbert In Honor of Kurt Gruendling Monique Gilbert & Todd Barker In Honor of Shirley In Memory of Leslie Raths In Honor of Peter Bullock Waitsfi eld and Champlain Valley Danielle Gilbert-Richard & Anonymous James Raths Dan & Patty Saunders Telecom Jason Richard In Memory of Anita Rocheleau In Honor of Megan Camp In Honor of Janice Heilmann In Honor of Nia Spongberg Gary & Noel Nelson Vanessa Brown & Timothy Gail & Bob Neale Edward Babcock Margaret C. Green Sean O’Brien & Nicole Gilbert- O’Brien Fortune In Honor of Tim Cummings In Honor of In Honor of Lisa Steele In Memory of Charles R. Ross, Sr. James & Marilyn Cummings Carson Holloway’s Birthday Bob & Creel McCormack In Memory of Robert Glass Rob Rivers Elizabeth Brooks Dennett In Honor of Birgit