2017 ANNUAL REPORT Pitcher plant Female cardinal LETTER FROM THE Executive Director Dear Friends, Nature is so very important to children! Science has proven that children who have regular access to nature have greater creativity, better problem solving skills, enhanced cognitive abilities, higher academic performance, and reduced attention deficit. They also have improved eyesight, better social skills, more self-discipline, and reduced stress. Isn’t it truly amazing what nature can provide for our wellbeing? Given the chance, children love to be outdoors. As stewards of our communities, we owe it to our children and future generations to ensure that nature is always available to them and is a part of their lives. North Branch Land Trust’s main mission is to permanently protect woods, fields, watersheds, and farms in our region. Just as important are the efforts to connect people with the land and nature especially children through education, outreach, and experiences. Our children are our most precious asset and represent our future. If we encourage their connection to nature, not only will they benefit, but society will benefit as a whole. Juvenile pickerel frog Please enjoy North Branch Land Trust’s 2017 Annual Report; a recap of the year in land conservation, events, programs, and outreach. A community based and funded non-profit conservation organization, NBLT is working to protect the natural lands we love in Northeastern Pennsylvania and ensure that children will always have the ability and opportunity to connect with nature. Thank you for your continued support of land conservation and NBLT. Your generosity helps protect our children’s future. With gratitude,

Paul Lumia Executive Director

Mission Statement: The North Branch Land Trust works in partnership with landowners and their communities to conserve the natural, working, and scenic landscapes in White-tailed deer Cover photo: Rickett’s Glen Northeastern Pennsylvania that sustain us. 2 North Branch Land Trust ❘ 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Designing wreaths during Hiking at Seven Tubs Natural Creations

Harveys Lake bicycle time trial

Observing vernal pool inhabitants at Picton The truth is: the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air. It is the most precious thing we have and we need to defend it. “ ~ David Attenborough Year in Review ” A variety of programs and events connecting NBLT members, donors, and guests to the land were offered throughout 2017. There was hiking and biking, observing and learning, exploring and designing, which led to supporting and conserving our precious forests and open land in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

South Africa safari with NBLT’s conservation partner

Learning ice harvesting history of Bear Creek

Collecting produce for Dinner and auctions fundraiser Taste the Local Harvest

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Trailing Pine Conservation Easement Connectivity to other Conserved Properties

I believe that the best way to influence others is to set an example and to educate. Rarely is one given a say in “how things go” beyond our “ ownership or past our lifetime. I am grateful that the NBLT monitors and enforces conservation easements throughout the area.Trailing Pine CReyburnonser Creekvation Easement ~ Kathleen Leclerc Connectivity to other Conserved Properties In May of 2017 Kathleen and her mother ” graciously donated a conservation easement to the NBLT protecting their 14-acre property and establishing the Trailing Pine Conservation Easement. The easement protects the surrounding forests and hillsides and buffers a section of Reyburn Creek. Reyburn Creek is a cold water fishery leading to the Shickshinny Creek—a tributary to the Susquehanna River. An impressive stand of hemlocks keeps the creek cool in the summer months. Skunk cabbage - Symplocarpus foetidus, Mayapple – Podophyllum peltatum, and Starflowers – Trientalis borealis can be found on the property, and at the right time of year, plenty of salamanders. “This easement contributes to one of many goals of the NBLT to protect our watersheds,” states Rylan Coker, NBLT’s Land Protection Legend and Stewardship Coordinator. Trailing Pine CE Lot Lines 0 0.275 0.55 1.1 1.65 2.2 . Other Conserved Properties Miles Map created by Rylan Coker 5/15/2017 for North Branch Land Trust

4 North Branch Land Trust ❘ 2017 ANNUAL REPORT NBLT wishes to thank friends of the Land Trust for their Kitchen Creek foresight in planning for the conservation of family lands. Family members in Conservation charge of their parents’ estate have left a lasting Easements Project legacy by permanently protecting over one- Fisher hundred acres of beautifully forested lands in Fairmount Township, Luzerne County. The properties host a variety of hemlock and pine forests and are home to such wonderful creatures as the Fisher – Martes pennanti, Snowshoe hare – Lepus americanus, and the Northern flying squirrel – Glaucomys sabrinus. As a bonus, by conserving this land through the estate, the family members will realize less estate tax on the value of the properties conserved. Please contact us if you would like to know more about conservation easements, estate planning, and tax incentives.

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Northern flying squirrel

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A big thank you goes (Pictured, left to right): out to the staff and Mike Dziak, Executive board of directors of Director Earth the Earth Conservancy Conservancy; Jim Shoemaker, NBLT Board for their generous Chair. Rear: Rylan Coker, donation on September NBLT Land Protection & 22, 2017 of 3.5 miles Stewardship Coordinator; With grant funding from the Pennsylvania and Brain Stahl, Hourigan, (Pictured, left to right): of the old Lehigh and Kluger, & Quinn, PC. Department of Conservation and Natural Rylan Coker, NBLT; Jim Thomas, Susquehanna railroad YMCA; Jim Shoemaker, NBLT Resources and support from the staff, bed running from the Seven Tubs to Northampton board, and trustees of the Wilkes-Barre Board; Joe Persico, YMCA Trustee; Kay Strickland, NBLT Street. NBLT will be working to upgrade the rail Family YMCA, the 650-acre Camp Kresge Board; and Paula Fall, NBLT. bed for hiking and biking. Once complete it will Conservation Easement was completed on become part of the Delaware & Lehigh National June 23, 2017. Heritage Corridor Trail.

6 6 North North Bra Branchn chLan Lad nTdrust Trust ❘ 2017 ❘ 2017 ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT Board Service Appreciation Volunteers of the Year The North Branch Land Trust thanks D. Kay Strickland and Nicholas G. (Pictured, Ouellette for their three years of service left to right): on the NBLT Board of Directors. Kay Volunteers was board secretary for two years, Ted and Patty Horn served on the Land Committee for and Paul three years, and was the chair of the Lumia, NBLT Risk Management Committee for two Executive Director. years. Nick served on the Sustainability and Board Development Committee for two years. He also served on the Land Committee. NBLT appreciates both Nick’s and Kay’s efforts supporting the mission to conserve the land that sustains us in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Patty and Ted Horn of White Haven, PA were named NBLT’s 2017 Volunteers of the Year for their dedicated volunteer efforts at the George and Lillian Picton Wildlife Sanctuary in White Haven. Welcome to Patty and Ted took care of maintaining all of the trails and the grounds including removal of invasive barberry bushes on the New Board Members 349-acre property. “They are perfect examples of volunteers The NBLT welcomed four new board who will do what is needed and not ask anything in return,” members: Ramah Hackett, John J. said Tina Fiorani, Picton Wildlife Sanctuary Committee Chair. Pekarovsky, III, Ryan Flood, and Barry H. Ted and Patty were recognized at the Annual Volunteer Dyller, Esq. Ramah, John, Ryan, and Barry Appreciation Get-Together in November held at Sabatini’s bring their talents and professional skills Beer and Bar in Exeter, PA. Hats off to Patty and Ted! in the areas of finance, law, philanthropy, and business to help the NBLT with its land conservation mission throughout An extra special Northeastern Pennsylvania. thank you to all of NBLT’s dedicated volunteers! Volunteers are the life blood of the Land Trust and whether you are attending meetings, stuffing thousands of envelopes for mailings, monitoring conserved properties, restoring an old house and barn, building trails, clearing brush, leading hikes, or hauling trash, you are most appreciated! The Land Trust is honored that you are willing to donate your time, energy, and talents to NBLT’s land conservation mission.

2017 ANNUAL REPORT ❘ North Branch Land Trust 7 DOnORs Clayton & Theresa Karambelas First Keystone Community Bank Procter & Gamble M&T Charitable Foundation First National Bank of Paper Products Co. January 1, 2017-December 31, 2017 Kevin & Helen McDonald Pennsylvania Bob & Barb Romanansky We extend sincere thanks to the conservation-minded Scott & Marilyn Millington Capt. & Mrs. Alan B. Flanagan, Sa-ka-ri Salon & Spa friends whose commitment and support make possible Mohegan Sun Arena USN (Ret) Dr. Norman & Roxanne Schulman North Branch Land Trust’s efforts to conserve land and at Casey Plaza Guthrie Mitchell Insurance Matthew Sciabacucchi connect people to nature in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Joseph & Linda Molitoris Agency Sordoni Construction Services, Inc The donors listed on the following pages provided Colleen Hosey Morda Leo & Joyce Gutstein Jon Sordoni meaningful support throughout the year. Will & Amanda Ouellette Frank M. Henry William B. Sordoni Shep Pawling Honesdale National Bank Thomas E. & Karen Sox Peoples Security Bank & Trust David & Sharon Hourigan Kay Strickland & Tom Delehanty NORTH BRANCH GUARDIAN John & Tina Dowd Riggs Asset Management Humford Equities, Inc. Terrana Law, P.C. $5,000 and up Bill & Wilma James Company Huntsville Golf Club The Black Horse Foundation, Inc. Anonymous Ann R. Lewis Vince & Eileen Scarpetta Jacobi Capital Management The Straub Family Fund of Earth Conservancy Paul Lumia James & Susan Shoemaker Jane Leslie & Co. The Luzerne Foundation Hackett Philanthropies Foundation McCarthy Tire Service Mann & Sandra Shoffner John Keker Thrive Wellness Center James & Florence DePolo Mericle Commercial Matthew Sordoni Stephen B. & Estella Killian Trion Industries, Inc. Kenneth & Caroline Taylor Real Estate Services Strive Multisport Joe & Pete Kneidinger Bruce & Roberta Troy Family Foundation Paul D. Wasserott Foundation Gary J. & Allyson Swartz, Jr. Kovalchik, Kollar & Co., LLP Dr. Carl R. Urbanski Kathleen Leclerc Shoval Foundation Trey & Christina Taylor Dr. William Krah III Bob & Maureen Whipple Maslow Family Foundation Simon & Co. Jewelers The Allstate Foundation John W. & Elizabeth Lloyd Wilkes University North Mountain Club Sundance Vacations The Hal & Jean Flack Family Fund Luzerne County Convention and Yuki’s Boutique PA DCNR Bureau of Rec and Con Fred Valentine of The Luzerne Foundation Visitors Bureau John & Maggie Zembruski Sordoni Family Foundation Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC The Tambur Family Foundation Thomas & Judith Mack The Luzerne Foundation Times Printing Metz Culinary Management LEADER David L. Wagner & STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY Alan Viani & Jane Morgenstern John & Mary Metz $250-$499 Elizabeth Cecil $1,000-$2,499 Watkins Dental Group Scott & Susan Meuser John & Beth Aciukewicz Anonymous Mike & Caitlin Weaver Jean E. Mieczkowski Andrew M. Augustine CONSERVATION SOCIETY Dan & Sarah Block Dr. Thomas G. & Janis R. Winter Morda Kotch & Associates PC Margaret Bakker & Rob Lewis $4,999-$2,500 Community Bank NA Tony & Elaine Palischak Jenn Banks Santo Berkshire Asset Management Allan & Debra Dick BENEFACTOR Lissa Bryan-Smith & Dundee Gardens $500-$999 Richard M. Smith Barry H. Dyller, Esq. & Sarah P. Carr & Durland Edwards DCNR Bureau of State Parks Volunteer Honorable Lesa S. Gelb Dr. Carl & Susan Charnetski mailers Edith Reynolds Trust Frank E.P. & Marion Conyngham Eastern American toad Fidelity Charitable William H. & Dan & Annie Fierman Christina L. Conyngham Ryan & Katie Flood Andrew & Molly Cornell Floral Designs Michael & Meg Cramton Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Creative Business Interiors Golden Business Machines, Inc. Delaware and Lehigh National Frank & Molly Hoegen Heritage Corridor Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, P.C. Dr. Keith & Maria Dorton Benjamin R. Jones, IV Eberhard & Mary Louise Faber Nell-Ann Kappler Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law, PC

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Rustique Charles Berneski & Joanne Zuba Cook’s Pharmacy Rutkoski Fencing, Inc. Frank & Carol Bevevino Corcoran Printing Dave & Laurie Schwager Penny Bianconi & Charles Erwine Andy & Marsha Costello Annette Sheldon David & Phyllis Billings Creekside Gardens Paul & Millie Slocum Representative Karen & Danko’s All American Fitness Drs. Henry F. & Buzzy Boback George & Carol Daru Catherine Smith, Jr. Paul & Donna Bookstein Diane Davies & Lillian D. Smith Tim Boyle Sara Thompson Rebecca F. Smith Barbara Bradley Deer Park Holdings, Ltd. Brent & Jill Snowdon Anthony T.P. Brooks & Dr. Patrick J. DeGennaro Sprau & Clements Dentistry Matthew Malani Jay & Valerie Delaney John S. Thalenfeld Bill & Carole Burak John & Patti Della Rosa The Katyl Agency Mike Burnside Joseph & Nan DeMarco The Westmoreland Club Peter & Lesa Butera Walter & Charlotte Derhammer Michael Tomalis & Jane Butkovsky David & Laura DeVoe Cindy Beaumariage & Dr. Loren & Lisa Grossman Theresa Gatusky CANTEEN 900 Jim & Laura Dickson Rick Mooney Louise S. Hazeltine Marleen Troy Charles R. & William & Mary Dockeray Benevity Community Impact Fund Honeyhole Longbeards Chapter Valley Aviation, Inc. Elizabeth Carmalt Kathleen F. Dunsmuir Chris & Eileen Blazic NWTF Dr. Scott & Kelley Watkins Dr. Alfred & Mary Casale Mike & Rachael Dziak Boden Hotel Chandler Marcia Wazeter & Cawley Physical Therapy Embellish Home Accents Michael Bollo James & Eileen Hoyson Albert Jesikiewicz and Rehabilitation Erwine Home Health and Borton Lawson Engineering, Inc. Jerry & Marian Hiester Idec Greg & Mia Weaver Chic Chic Marketplace Hospice, Inc. Borwick’s Performance Hi-Fidelty InterMetro Industries Charlene Wildes Rob Coburn F. M. Kirby Center for the buka George Isaacs Carl & Mary Witkowski Lawrence Cohen Performing Arts Dr. Michael & J.H. Williams & Co LLP Greg & Marcia Coleman Fidelity Bank Deborah Klayman Callahan Johnson & Johnson PATRON Colours David Filer Robert L. Carson Maribeth Jones $100-$249 Lee Case & Graysha Harris Marcella Kelly 3 Sisters Thomas & Patricia Finan Castellano Dr. Patrick & Erin Kilduff Acton Technologies, Inc. Kathy Celli Carol Lizell Paul & Jean Adams Paula Chaiken & Joe Kraus Luzerne Bank Albert G. Albert, Jr. Stephen Chronowski M&T Bank Allen H. & Dancing Hen Farm Dave & Carolyn McLaughlin-Smith Margaret W. Alexander Steve Davenport MCR Productions Donald & Nancy Alonzo Dwight & Molly Davis Mick & Judy Mertz AmberDonia Bakery Phil & Judy Decker Thomas & Andrea Mosca Assured Partners of NEPA John & Susan DeFalco Leigh Pawling Kermit & Sally Ayres Marc & Kristy Dixon John Pekarovsky III Baby Vogue Boutique Thomas Dorko Joseph L. & Patrice Persico Back Mountain Bloomers Frank & Cynthia Dutter PNC Bank Garden Club Paula Fall & Brian Gettig Harry & Liz Reich Senator Lisa Baker Dr. Seth & Carolyn Fisher Sandy Rhodes & Julie A. Dostal ballandbuck.com Janet Flack Ringneck Ridge Inc. Edward Banaszek, Jr John & Patricia Graham James & Barbara Rogers Virginia H. Banks Dr. Gretta A. Gross Stephen & Adina Rosenthal Bear Creek Café

2017 ANNUAL REPORT ❘ North Branch Land Trust 9 Anne & Frouke Paul & Peggy Long Gerard & Catherine Mihalick Parsons Family Holmes-de Quillettes John R. & Suzanne Loyack Mitchell Real Estate Pepperjam Ted & Patty Horn Jim Luce David Mitchell Perennial Point Howard & Julianne Daly Dr. Kurt D. & Sylvia Maas Guthrie Mitchell Charlie & Marion Boyle Petrillo Charitable Gift Fund Dr. Michael A. & Tina MacDowell Walter & Connie Mitchell Robert A. Piccone Frank, Alice, Andy & Mainstreet Galleries Jack & Valerie Monick Art & Sandy Piccone Christina Hughes Howard L. Mantle Dave & Denise Moore Ken & Nancy Kaiser Pidcock Idlewild Ski Shop Marquis Art and Frame Louise Moore Plastic & Reconstructive iGourmet.com Martin’s Restaurant Dr. Phil & Rev. Barbara Muntzel Surgeons & Skin Care Center Irem Country Club Pro Shop Mary Martin & Bill Barber James S. & Mary Ann S. Murphy of NEPA Matthew Isaac Debbie Maseychik Michael Murray Daniel Pope Jack Williams Tire Co., Inc. Maslow Lumia Bartorillo Nahas & Donahue Orthodontics Kevin Proctor Dan Jones Advertising Barry & Marilyn O’Boyle Paul & Rachelle Pryor Ben & Jane Jones Master Garment Cleaners Neil T. & Catherine O’Donnell Matt Pugh Terry & Wendy Jones Bob & Nancy Mayer Joseph O’Connor Nicholas & Artemis Pyros Wendell & Kathy Jones Eric & Ann McCabe Thomas M. Ogorzalek Rainbow Jewelers Terrell Smith Juth Brian McDonnell & Odyssey Fitness Center Charles A. & Mary Annette Rawls Sheila Saidman & Brooke Werner McDonnell Nick & Sue Ouellette Barbara Reel Dr. Steven Kafrissen Cathy McHugh Louise Pace Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc. Hike at Picton Bill, Kim & Kaelee Kane Christine E. McLaughlin Vance Packard & Bonnie Smith John & Terri Reilly Mary Camilla Kelly Bryan & Anne McManus Lisa Palfey Judy Rice Robert & Stephanie Finlay Lance & Sandra Kittelson Kris Medic & Bruce Thomason Edward & Judy Palka James P. Ridolfi & Tina Fiorani Thomas R. Kneidinger Melt Hot Yoga Kristin Palma Marguerite Glaser Judd B. & Dianne Fitze John P. Konicki, D.D.S. Merrill Lynch – Butera Jordan Panzitta Enterprises, Inc. David & Judy Rimple James & Elizabeth Flannery Anthony J. & Vivian Korch Bender Group Forks Farm David A. Kovalchik, CPA Dr. Louis & Nancy Freedman Joe Kozich Linda Gearhart Allen Kropiewnicki George Burger & Sons Debra Krysicki Gerber Associates Dr. William J. & Nancie Krywicki William M. Gleason & Amanda Kuntzman Sandra Gardosik Kurlancheek Home Furnishings Sherry Goldwein Karen Labbate Sandra Goodwin Dr. Michel & Pamela Lacroix Robert Grajewski & Susan Garing Bob & Jan Larmouth Loren J. Grossman, DMD Michael & Patricia M. Last Thomas & Judith Hall Nikki LaVenda Sid Halsor & Cydney Faul-Halsor Edward Lawrence & Ellie Harding & David Birchler Catherine McLaughlin Harold C. Snowdon Home for Bob & Shirley Leitner Funerals, Inc. Edward & Marian Lemke George A. Hart Linde Corporation Harveys Lake Veterinary Clinic Lockard Surveying & Mapping William E. Hine, Jr. Dr. William & Becky Loftus Natural Creations

10 North Branch Land Trust ❘ 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Green darner dragonfly Trinity Artisans Lady Deborah DeBilly Patrick Layden Christine Owens Lenny Trolio dit Courville Beauxvents Marie Lewis Joseph & Rose Marie Panzitta UGI Penn Natural Gas, Inc. Dietrich Theater John & Janeann Lokken Dale & Ellen Parmenteri Valentine’s Jewelry Dr. Wayne &Bonnie Dombroski Dr. David B. Lucchino Anne Pelak Verve Vertu Art Studio Mark Drumin Lisa Makara Michele Phillips Dr. William & Patti Watkins Diane Dutko Peggy Manley Robert J. & Mary Ann Prymus J. David & Joan Roskos Robert & Irene Wendoloski Edward’s Garden Center Mattern’s Flora & Furnishings Bob Quarteroni Phillip Roth Ruth Whalen Carole Ertley Sandy McGovern Dave Reel & Mimi Kaufman Marshall & Anne Rumbaugh Bruce & Gert Whipple Sanford & Maryann Evans John & Doris McQuade John Riccetti Bill & Joanne Runner Wild Birds Unlimited Nicole Faraguna Clarence J. & Linda Jo Robbins Theron I. & Pam Russell Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Thomas J. & Barbara H. Field Morag E. Michael Sean Robbins & Helene Strutko Annie Sanders Gary & Denise Williams Dr. Richard Fitzsimmons Midway Garden Center Robert Schalm Nicole Santo & Peter Yochum Rick Williams & Linda Casey John C. & Joan S. Foster Virginia Murphy Michele Schasberger & Wilma A. Schierer Mike & Valerie Wisniewski Ed & Georgeann Frey Nawrocki Imports Michael Polgar Annette Schultz Eric & Anne Woelfel Erika Funke Russell G. Newell Joan Schooley & Fred Willauer Charlie & Helen Schwarz Jim & Rebecca Wolfe Joe & Steve Germick Nick of Time Printing Daniel & Bonnie Shane Nicole Sennett & Craig & Karen Yarrish Maureen Givnin-Haas Constance Orchard John Shoemaker Michael Wilczynski Suzanne M. Young Dick Goldberg & John & Michaelene S. Ostrum Joe & Rose Slusark Maya Shikhman Mark & Megon Zander Rosemary Chromey David Shimshock Michael M. Gondell Shooze ADVOCATE James & Janice Gorman Bonnie Silvetti $50-$99 Rich & Bonnie Gower Charles Skopic Joe Ackourey Robert & Evelyn Hagen Dr. Donna Ayers & Dr. Joseph & Maureen Anistranski Joan Hamilton Alan Snelson Anzalone Special Beer Harold J. Golomb Farm Social Fabric Collective Aura Salon Dr. Jon & Beverly Hart Space and Time Professional Bartolai Winery Wilbur F. Hayes Organizers Beckwith Maples Rodney Heckert Dr. George F. & Cathy Speace II Larry & Lillian Beeman Marian Heintz Bob Sprague & Amy Levengood Dorrance R. & Susan Belin Mary Hepner & Theresa Novak Brian & Lauren Stahl Bistro on the Avenue Jack & Karen Hoover Robert Stanley & Roger Brown & Daniel F. Leonard Carol Hussa Wilhelmina Hailstone Melody Buck Donn & Theresa Innes Jennifer Stull Kathryn Byrnes Ray & Julie Iwanowski Joe & Keiko Stusnick Caffe Fresco Dave & Kate Jenkins Susquehanna Brewing Co. Judge A. Richard & Beverly Johnson T.W. Shoemaker Art Rosemary Caputo Patricia Johnson Tarnowski’s Kielbasa Mike & Alene Case Cynthia Jones Ken & Caroline Taylor Joan Cashin David & Kathy Kautter Ross Tewksbury Ed & Jenn Ciarimboli Judith Kiley The Harbingers M. Clark & Rita Conlon Charles Kinsman The Upstairs Gallery James & Kate Crowley Koch’s Turkey Farm Jim & Marie Thomas Dave & Roberta Daniels Midge & Jean Kolojejchick Tilling Point Farm Stan & Pattie Davies John J. & Jill V. Kryston Barry & Shirley Trievel Barbara Davis Joe & Karen Kutish Bear Creek Camp

2017 ANNUAL REPORT ❘ North Branch Land Trust 11 Male wood duck Richard & Barbara Parry Lowell & Lynn Jacobs Deborah Pride Joseph & Cheryl Shapiro Amy S. Johnson Megan Prynn Joe Simons Janelle Kaczmarek Doris Purcell Jean Smith Jeff & Maureen Kaminski Kevin & Adele Reilly Nancy Stark Alan Kaufman Sharon Roche John & Chris Stegura KB’s Coffee House Sheri Romanoski Theresa Stewart Erick & Darlene Kershner Carol Savakinus Julie McCarthy Strzeletz Barb Kilgallon Diane Scagliola Barb Thomas David & Patricia Kowalek Ronald Schrieber Lillian Whittman Constance Kozel, RSM Eloise Schwab Robert & Connie Wisdo Edwin Kuchinski Michael Scott Suzanne Youngblood-Chiavacci Lisa Kuter David Searfoss Kathie Ladof John & Beverly Selby Supporter Christine Lam & Moses Cheung John & Mary Jo Shalanski Bob & Ellen Smith Charles M. & Denny Barber Under $35 Cathy Levanduski Therese Smith Linda Sproul Benny Brew Company Denise Abrams Sharon Logan Jean Stack Gerald & Sandra Stankiewicz John & Sandra Bensinger Lynn K. Aldrich Stephanie Longmore John & Sharon Stevens Richard D. & Marilyn Stark John & Darlene Bero Toni Alunni Irene Mackiewicz Fran Strohl Ellen Stefanski & Leslie Marchetti John & Mavourneen Boner Tammy Amico Wesley Mech Joanne Taras Studio M Brace’s Orchard Russ Andrews Gretchen Melnyk Jeri Ulichney Susan Charnetski Interior Design Carrick Family Tom & Debbie Babcock Palmira Gregory Miller Adrienne Vanish Tallulah Ingrid Cronin George Baird Marjo Moore Barbara Wagner Steven & Joan Taylor Bill Dantona Barbara Barnes John Natale Jerome H. Weinberger The Good Hive Suzanne Druffner Ron & Charlotte Bartizek Verlon & Mary Lou Nichols Theodore S. Wiaterowski Jon Thomas Christine Erb Emily Bell Kathy Nuss Kay Williams Michael Tonkin & Estelle Stevens Fire and Ice on Toby’s Creek Darlene Bero Tracey O’Keefe Lillian Wittmer Deborah A. Trubela-Mitchell & Maurice Garvey & Dr. Erin Connors Diane Paxson Richard & Nancy Yost Richard Mitchell Carol Citarella Barbara Craig, RSM Douglas Vanston Trudy D. Gerlach Anne Crawford-Rogan GIFTS IN MEMORIAL Bob & Catherine Veleker Jeanette Godlewski Susan Demko & Donations were made in memory of the following: Richard Ward Jack & Jean Hanish James Jasterzenski Douglas Ayers Morgan Simms Dr. Brian E. Whitman Constance Hazleton Victoria Dixon Jean Pope Earl Stoffel Jim Witinski Len Janus Ralph & Estelle Eberhardt Marguerite Woelfel Charles F. & Leah Kappler, IV Alison Edwards GIFTS IN HONORARIUM Woodside Trust Marcy L. Katzin David & Sharon Estep Donations were made in honor of the following: Charles Wrobel Susan Lenahan Carol Gagliardy Dr. Keith & Maria Dorton Matt & Stephanie Wycallis Janice Lohmann Aileen Gayeski Ramah Hackett Karen Yamrus & Nancy Lane Florence Longmore Robert Gluckin Raymond Youngblood Marianne Lurie GoodShop MATCHING GIFTS Senator John T. Yudichak Dave & Diane Madl Groomingdell’s The following organizations matched donations from members: Ed & Amber Zygmunt Bob Mercando Lucia Harkenreader Benevity Community Impact Fund T. Bryant Mesick Kathy Hengen Johnson & Johnson Sponsor Representative Gerald J. Mullery Fred & Vall Hill Morgan Stanley Employee Donations $35-$49 Dr. Prahlad & Vani Murthy Michael & Sharon Hinchey NBLT makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of these listings. Jane Albright Ken Osiecki Debbie Hocko If you find an omission or a misspelling, please excuse our error Nancy Baker Joseph & Nancy Paddock Robert C. & Nancy Houck and contact us at [email protected] or call (570) 310-1781 to update our records for future donor listings.

12 North Branch Land Trust ❘ 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Financial information 2017 Board of Directors and Staff North Branch Land Trust financial statements are prepared on Board of Directors the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with standards James T. Shoemaker, Esq., Chair Barry H. Dyller, Esq. Elizabeth Eckman Lloyd Vincent Scarpetta established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Christina Dilks Taylor, Vice Chair Ryan Flood Guthrie Mitchell Gary J. Swartz, Jr. for external financial reporting by non-profit organizations. The Stacey Fay, Treasurer Ramah Hackett Nicholas G. Ouellette Scott Watkins, DMD charts below provide a breakdown of where our operating funds D. Kay Strickland, Secretary Joshua D. Katyl John J. Pekarovsky III John L. Zembruski, Esq. come from and how they are spent. As a community based non- profit, the Trust relies heavily on contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations within its service area. The Trust staff Staff Paul Lumia...... Executive Director Rebecca F. Smith...... Communications Director spends the majority of its time and resources on land conservation Rylan Coker...... Land Protection & Stewardship Maureen Whipple...... Office Administrator projects and education and outreach activities. All funds raised Coordinator Laura Solomon...... Land Steward Associate Intern stay local! Paula Fall...... Stewardship Associate Lena Williams...... Social Media & Communications Revenue By Source Expenses by Type Barbara Romanansky...... Director of Development Associate Intern Contributed Support..... 88.19% Program Services...... 89.19% Earned Revenues...... 4.52% Administrative...... 8.42% Special Events...... 7.29% Fundraising...... 2.39% Committees TOTAL...... 100.00% TOTAL...... 100.00% Annual Dinner Finance Mailing Taste the Stacey Fay, Co-Chair Stacey Fay, Chair Volunteers Local Harvest Maggie Zembruski, Co-Chair Paul Lumia Sarah P. Carr Barbara Romanansky, Chair Contributed Support Program Services Master of Ceremonies: James T. Shoemaker, Esq. Suzanne Druffner Stacey Fay Earned Revenues Administrative James T. Shoemaker, Esq. Gary J. Swartz, Jr. Sister Constance Kozel Paul Lumia Special Events Fundraising Kathleen Dunsmuir Scott Watkins, DMD Carol Lizell Cathy McHugh James R. Gorman Howland Preserve Jan Lohmann Terri Morgan Joshua D. Katyl Management Constance Orchard Scott Simko At year end 2017, North Branch Land Trust assets stood at about Terri Morgan Edward Zygmunt, Chair Elaine Palischak Rebecca F. Smith 6.5 million dollars, almost 70% of which are non-liquid land assets Karen Labbate Sarah P. Carr Tony Palischak Maureen Whipple and assets set aside to monitor and defend conserved lands. Paul Lumia Rylan Coker Paul Pryor Volunteer Rachelle Pryor Currently the Trust has a modest endowment to help fund the Olivia Lumia Paul Lumia Property Barbara Toczko-Maculloch Mary Annette Rawls organization’s operations. However, this endowment is not large Maureen Whipple Monitors Cathy McHugh Bobbie Schmied John Bessinger enough to support the entire budget and additional funds must Land Bruce Troy Marilyn Millington Rylan Coker, Chair Sandy Bessinger be raised on an annual basis. It is the goal of the North Branch Amanda Ouellette Roberta Troy Cindy Beaumariage Land Trust staff and Board of Directors to grow this endowment Sarah P. Carr Charlene Wildes Barbara Romanansky Tina Fiorani Paula Fall to a level that will support a robust conservation budget and Gary Williams Bobbi-Jo Romanishan Nettie Ginocchetti Tina Fiorani the advancement of the Trust’s land conservation mission in Vince Scarpetta Elizabeth Eckman Lloyd Risk Brian Gettig Northeastern Pennsylvania. Thank you for your continued support! Lissa Bryan-Smith Ellen Parmenteri Management Mike Gondell Rebecca F. Smith Brian Stahl, Esq. D. Kay Strickland, Chair Dave Jenkins Jill Snowdon D. Kay Strickland Rylan Coker Kate Jenkins Scott Watkins, DMD Christina Dilks Taylor Stacey Fay Megan Lupek Hemlock polypore Maureen Whipple Guthrie Mitchell Bob Romanansky Lena Williams Picton Wildlife Scott Watkins, DMD D. Kay Strickland Sanctuary Mike Tonkin Event Planning Management Charlene Wildes, Chair Charlene Wildes Tina Fiorani, Chair Edward Zygmunt Allan Dick Rylan Coker Debra Dick Paula Fall Paula Fall Brian Gettig Tina Fiorani Mike Gondell Brian Gettig Ellie Harding Marguerite Glaser Jim Ridolfi Ellie Harding Bob Romanansky Jim Ridolfi Charlene Wildes Barbara Romanansky

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Swallowtail butterfly PHOTO CREDITS: Study nature, love AFRICA THROUGH YOUR LENS — Page 3: South nature, stay close Africa safari with NBLT’s conservation partner “to nature. It will B. BANASZEWSKI — Page 5: Fisher never fail you. MIKE BURNSIDE — Page 3: Dinner and auctions ~ Frank Lloyd Wright fundraiser; Page 9: Scenic view; Page 15: Red barn DUANE ERDMANN — Page 15: Platanthera ” clavellata at Valmont Bog PAULA FALL — Page 2: Juvenile pickerel frog TINA FIORANI — Page 3: Designing wreaths during Natural Creations, Learning ice harvesting history of Bear Creek, Observing vernal pool inhabitants at Picton; Page 10: Hike at Picton, Natural Creations; Page 15: Bald Mountain hike; Back page: Bald Mountain hikers INTERNET — Page 5: Northern flying squirrel NBLT — Page 2: Pitcher plant; Page 8: Eastern American toad; Page 11: Green darner dragonfly, Bear Creek Camp; Page 13: Hemlock polypore; Page 15: Eastern swallowtail caterpillar Membership in North Branch Land Trust Helps Conserve What Matters Most! CAROL LIZELL — Page 15: Pink lady’s slippers PAUL LUMIA — Page 3: Collecting produce for Renew your membership, become a member or give a gift membership today! Taste the Local Harvest MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION RICH PRIES — Page 12: Male wood duck ❑ North Branch Guardian...... $5,000+ Name(s):______REBECCA F. SMITH — Page 3: Hiking at Seven Tubs ❑ Conservation Society...... $2,500-$4,999 Address:______ANDREW WALTER — Page 5: Snowshoe hare ❑ Stewardship Society...... $1,000-$2,499 City, State, Zip:______❑ Benefactor...... $500-$999 Phone:______BRUCE WHIPPLE — Front cover: Rickett’s Glen; ❑ Leader...... $250-$499 Page 2: Female cardinal, White-tailed deer; ❑ Patron...... $100-$249 Email:______Page 9: White-throated sparrow; ❑ Advocate...... $50-$99 GIFT MEMBERSHIP RECIPIENT Page 14: Swallowtail butterfly ❑ Sponsor...... $35-$49 Address:______MAUREEN WHIPPLE — Page 3: Harveys Lake City, State, Zip: ______bicycle time trial; Page 7: Ted and Patty Horn with Membership runs from July 1 to June 30 Paul Lumia; Page 8: Volunteer mailers; Page 15: Phone:______Board members visiting conserved property MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM Email: ______Does your company have a matching gift For additional gift memberships, write their contact information on a separate paper. program? Please check box if your matching North Branch Land Trust is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift form is enclosed: ❑ contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. A copy North Branch Land Trust of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the 251 Huntsville-Idetown Road PA Department of State. Call (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply ❑ Please remove my name from your mailing list. endorsement. Dallas, PA 18612 Phone: (570) 310-1781 Make check payable to: North Branch Land Trust Fax: (570) 310-1791 251 Huntsville-Idetown Road, Dallas, PA 18612 or, Email: [email protected] to make an online payment, visit www.nblt.org Website: www.NBLT.org

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