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TRAIL OF GOVERNORS FOUNDATION 2017 ANNUAL REPORT he year 2017 was historic for the South Dakota Trail of Governors with the unveiling of four bronze statues as opposed to three in prior years. TGovs. Tom Berry, Leslie Jensen, Sigurd Anderson and Joe Foss were honored with the unveiling of life-size statues on June 16, 2017 at the Capitol Rotunda. “No other state honors their formers governors the way we do in South Dakota,” said Trail of Governors Foundation President Rick Jensen. “This is particularly remarkable since Pierre has the country’s second-smallest population for a state capital city. Despite that, this trail is a reality thanks to the generosity of our donors.” Governor family members and statue donors participated in the historic unveiling. Sculptors of the statues are John Lopez of Lemmon (Gov. Berry), James Michael Maher of Spearfish (Gov. Anderson), Lee Leuning of Sioux Falls and Sherri Treeby of Aberdeen (Gov. Foss), and James Van Nuys of Rapid City (Gov. Jensen). This was also the first year that the trail artists numbered four, with Van Nuys joining in the effort. The four newest statues were installed in September, expanding the Governor Joe Foss – 20th Governor of South Dakota M. Michael Rounds - 31st Governor of South Dakota trail to 19 statues. 2017 Trail of Governors Annual Report Gov. Tom Berry – 14th, 1933-1937 The primary donors for Gov. Berry’s statue are family and friends of the gov- ernor and First National Bank in Philip. Berry served from 1933 to 1937 as the state’s 14th governor. Artist Lopez’s concept of the governor features a hatchet in his hand, noting that Berry was known for carrying the tool as he campaigned for office, promising to cut the state’s budget. The bronze figure wears a cow- boy hat just as the governor from West River did, earning him the nickname of Cowboy Governor. Berry’s bronze is in the capital city’s downtown area on the corner of Pierre’s historic main street, Pierre Street and Dakota Avenue. Tom Berry - 14th Governor of South Dakota A vision to create a lasting legacy of South Dakota’s governors. 2017 Trail of Governors Annual Report Gov. Leslie Jensen – 15th, 1937-1939 Gov. Jensen’s statue was funded primarily by the governor’s family and friends and major trail supporters, Leroy and Charlene Foster. Jensen was the 15th governor, serving from 1937 to 1939. Jensen was sculpted by James Van Nuys and the governor is clad in a World War I uniform, acknowledging Jensen’s mil- itary service to his country and state. Van Nuys went to great lengths to find the correct uniform and accessories reflecting that era, including the hard-to-find military boots and spats. Jensen’s bronze likeness appropriately graces the front of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building on the Capitol Complex. Leslie Jensen - 15th Governor of South Dakota A vision to create a lasting legacy of South Dakota’s governors. 2017 Trail of Governors Annual Report Gov. Sigurd Anderson – 19th, 1951-1955 Major donors for Gov. Anderson’s statue are Leroy and Charlene Foster, Man- sour Lincoln Karim and Ruth Muriel Karim, and Mark and Glennis Zarecky. Anderson served South Dakota from 1951 to 1955 as the 19th governor. Artist Maher told guests at the unveiling about his search through the state’s archives to find photos and evidence to help him capture Anderson. One of the photos Maher stumbled across showed not only Gov. Anderson, but also Maher’s own mother in the background at an official event. Maher’s depiction of Anderson shows the governor in front of a 1950s era microphone while addressing his constituents. Anderson is fittingly placed in front of the Anderson building, named in his honor, and across the street from the Capitol. Sigurd Anderson - 19th Governor of South Dakota A vision to create a lasting legacy of South Dakota’s governors. 2017 Trail of Governors Annual Report Gov. Joe Foss – 20th, 1955-1959 Gov. Foss’s statue was funded primarily by Dr. Frank and Pamela Foss, friends and family of the governor, Farm Credit Services of America, and Chuck and Bonny Schroyer. Foss was the state’s 20th governor, in office from 1955 to 1959. Artists Leuning and Treeby portrayed Foss in his World War II flight suit, look- ing up at the skies as he had often done during his years of flying military planes while in the U.S. Marine Corps and the Air National Guard. Foss peers above Capitol Lake from his vantage point in front of his namesake Foss Building on the state’s Capitol Complex. Joe Foss - 20th Governor of South Dakota A vision to create a lasting legacy of South Dakota’s governors. 2017 Trail of Governors Annual Report What Will 2018 Bring? 8th Gov. Frank Byrne, 1913-1917 – ¼ funded; donor opportunities Three statues are in the works to be cast and unveiled on June 15, 2018 in the 9th Gov. Peter Norbeck, 1917-1921 – fully funded; unveiled in 2014 Capitol Rotunda. These statues will honor Gov. Ralph Herseth sculpted by James 10th Gov. William McMaster, 1921-1925 – ¼ funded; donor opportunities; Michael Maher, Gov. William McMaster sculpted by James Van Nuys, and Gov. scheduled for 2018 Merrell Sharpe sculpted by Lee Leuning and Sherri Treeby. Artist Liaison Dallerie 11th Gov. Carl Gunderson, 1925-1927 – donor opportunities Davis works with each of the artists and the Trail of Governors Foundation Board 12th Gov. William Bulow, 1927-1931 – ¼ funded; donor opportunities on details associated with creating the bronze statues. 13th Gov. Warren E. Green, 1931-1933– fully funded; unveiled in 2016 14th Gov. Tom Berry, 1933-1937 – fully funded; unveiled in 2017 A new addition for 2018 is the Inaugural Run with the Governors on Saturday 15th Gov. Leslie Jensen, 1937-1939 – fully funded; unveiled in 2017 morning, June 16. This idea was spawned by Pierre residents Tiffany Sanderson, Ann Schwartz and Mary Turner. These three formed a committee, secured spon- 16th Gov. Harlan John Bushfield, 1939-1943 – fully funded; unveiled in 2012 sors, and worked with the Trail’s Foundation Board as well as City of Pierre and 17th Gov. Merrell Sharpe, 1943-1947 – ¼ funded; donor opportunities; scheduled for 2018 State of South Dakota officials in creating a four-mile run and walk by the bronze statues. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Trail of Governors Foundation. 18th Gov. George T. Mickelson – fully funded; unveiled in 2015 The committee has a Facebook page and a link for those wishing to register. 19th Gov. Sigurd Anderson, 1951-1955 – ⅔ funded; ⅓ pledged; unveiled in 2017 Funds Raised 20th Gov. Joe Foss, 1955-1959 – fully funded; unveiled in 2017 The Trail of Governors Foundation has raised $1,410,249.75 since it began through 21st Gov. Ralph Herseth, 1959-1961 – ¼ funded; donor opportunities; scheduled for 2018 the close of calendar year 2017, and has raised $20,450.29 in endowment funds. 22nd Gov. Archie Gubbrud, 1961-1965 – ¼ funded; donor opportunities Our Donors 23rd Gov. Nils A. Boe, 1965-1969 – fully funded; unveiled in 2016 This list provides the status of each statue along with the years that governor served 24th Gov. Frank L. Farrar, 1969-1971 – fully funded; unveiled in 2013 in office and the year the statue was erected or is planned to be unveiled. 25th Gov. Richard F. Kneip, 1971-1978 – fully funded; unveiled in 2015 1st Gov. Arthur C. Mellette, 1889-1893 – fully funded; unveiled in 2012 26th Gov. Harvey Wollman, 1978-1979 – ½ funded; donor opportunities; 2nd Gov. Charles Sheldon, 1893-1897 – donor opportunities unveiled in 2013 3rd Gov. Andrew Lee, 1897-1901 – donor opportunities 27th Gov. and 30th Gov. William J. Janklow, 1979-1987 and 1995-2003 – fully funded; unveiled in 2013 4th Gov. Charles Herreid, 1901-1905 – ½ funded; donor opportunities; unveiled in 2015 28th Gov. George S. Mickelson, 1987-1993 – fully funded; unveiled in 2014 5th Gov. Samuel Elrod, 1905-1907 – donor opportunities 29th Gov. Walter Dale Miller, 1993-1995 – fully funded; unveiled in 2012 6th Gov. Coe Crawford, 1907-1909 – donor opportunities 31st Gov. M. Michael Rounds, 2003-2011 – fully funded; unveiled in 2016 7th Gov. Robert S. Vessey, 1909-1913 – fully funded; unveiled in 2014 32nd Gov. Dennis Daugaard, 2011-2019 – donor opportunities A vision to create a lasting legacy of South Dakota’s governors. 2017 Trail of Governors Annual Report We would not have moved ahead one inch on this Trail without those who wrote a Bankwest/Charles Burke II check to join this legacy. Our donors are our lifeblood. Several live far beyond our Governor Nils Boe state’s borders, with loving ties to South Dakota. Brochures All of these donors and supporters can be proud to be part of the only Trail of Gov- Gary and Connie Grittner ernors in the United States of America. Once again, South Dakota is a pioneer state, Governor Archie Gubbrud doing what no other state has accomplished. Governor Merrell Sharpe Governor W.J. Bulow Fundraising for next year’s governor bronzes is underway and we continue receiv- No Governor Specified ing donations for the endowment fund devoted to the Trail’s ongoing maintenance needs. $51,000+ Mansour and Ruth Karim Donors To-Date Governor Walter D. Miller $100,000+ Project Sponsor Governor Warren Green Governor Sigurd Anderson Leroy and Charlene Foster Governor Walter D. Miller $34,000+ Governor Harlan Bushfield Linda Mickelson Graham Governor Warren Green Governor George S. Mickelson Governor Sigurd Anderson David and Rebecca Scott Governor Leslie Jensen Governor Peter Norbeck Scott and Julia Jones Matthew and April Smart Governor William McMaster Governor Arthur Mellette Governor Ralph Herseth Governor Charles Herreid South Dakota Retailers Association Governor Frank Byrne Governor Robert Vessey Governor Harvey Wollman Dr.
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