RIVERFRONT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT RECAPTURE

RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 1 2 RIVERFRONT.ORG We all connect with the Connecticut River in 2019 was a year different ways. You may connect with it as a daily park user, as a rower, or as a volunteer. of growth and You might have connected to it through our Adventure program, on a dragon boat, or as accomplishment, one of our valued corporate supporters. The one shared connection is that you recognize thanks to your the importance of our work, our parks, and our future. support. Our Our parks are a conduit to the city and region, providing green spaces, commuter parks welcomed access and recreation opportunities. Our parks help to attract new residents, 836,809 visitors, businesses, and initiatives to the region, especially ones that focus on quality of place. The river, and our parks, are vital to the who connected region and its future. Your investment in and support of Riverfront Recapture enhances with the quality of place and makes the region a place Connecticut River where people want to live, work, and play. We appreciate you all so much, and we look in so many different forward to continuing to connect in 2020. ways, and we couldn’t have done Dave Jenkins Michael Zaleski it without you. Board Chair President & CEO

RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS What did your support help us to accomplish? AS OF APRIL 23, 2020 We acquired 60 acres of riverfront land in northeast Dave Jenkins, Chair Hartford and southeast Windsor, where we’ll be Kurtis Denison, Vice Chair building a new park. Additionally, this gives us Joe Stanford III, Vice Chair Josye Utick, Vice Chair full access for the 2.5-mile Riverwalk expansion David Klein, Treasurer from the boathouse to Windsor Meadows State Gretchen Gregg, Secretary Park. We made improvements to the exterior of Robert M. Annon, Jr. the boathouse, and along the riverwalk. We built Harold Blinderman* Christopher Byrd a new playscape in Charter Oak Landing, and we Paul Carrier completed the installation of the new stage canopy, Kathleen Cassidy lighting, and sound systems at Mortensen Riverfront Lindsay Castonguay* Patrick Caulfield* Plaza. Ranjana Chawla Peter Christian* We also had more volunteers than ever - 2,132 of Susan B. Clemow Thomas P. Cody* them! They worked for 8,881.75 hours, helping to Frank C. Collins, Jr. beautify our parks, and supporting our staff. There Julio Concepción Eric Cushman* were more volunteer opportunities than ever, with John Henry Decker the launch of our volunteer tree-planting program, Susan Freedman which offers companies a way to support us and the Sandy Fry*# Joan Gentile environment at the same time. Our first planting Russell N. Jarem added four single-stemmed Heritage River Birches # Scott W. Jellison* in Great River Park. Jarad M. Lucan Marcia Leclerc*# Kathy Lilley Our programming grew as well. The Head of the Julia Miller Riverfront was the largest ever, with 650 entries. Chris Montross Marjorie Morrissey The second annual Hartbeat Music Festival gave 24 Thomas F. Mullaney, Jr. local music acts the opportunity to perform on three Michael J. Puckly* stages. A team traveled from China to compete in Christina B. Ripple* Chris Rowlins our dragon boat races. We added Zumba to our free Ashley R. Sauvé fitness programming, and our summer rowing clinic Bud Salemi*# Camille Simpson sold out. Our rowing program got a new wakeless, Joyce Smith we refurbished the Connecticut Adaptive Rowing *# Donald Trinks Program’s wakeless launch, and the free veterans Sebrina Wilson*# Lyle Wray*# rowing program was an even bigger success than last year. *Executive Committee #Ex Officio

All of this was made possible with your support HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Melody Currey and our dedicated Board and staff. Our 16 year- Paul Eddy round employees are supplemented by 89 seasonal Carole P. French staff, many of whom have been with Riverfront Donald S. Gershman James F. Gleason for a decade or longer. Our rowing coaches and R. Nelson Griebel Riverfront Adventure facilitators are essential to John B. Larson Barry N. Lastra positive outcomes for program participants and our Carleton N. Mowell Rangers and park operations crew ensure that our Lawrence V. Mowell, Jr. parks are clean and safe for all to enjoy. Kenneth A. Pouch, Jr. David R. Robb Bernadine Silvers Thank you so much for your belief in our mission Tyler Smith and your continued support of our work. Margaret Tedone

4 RIVERFRONT.ORG RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 5 Corporate, Foundation, and Government Support

Investment in Riverfront results in enhanced quality of life for the regional community. Please share your thanks with representatives of the following organizations for their support of general operations, arts and culture, youth enrichment, park development, and health and fitness.

$250,000+ $5,000-$9,999 The Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Aetna Foundation Hartford Foundation for Public Giving All Waste Inc. The Metropolitan District American Medical Response Avangrid/CNG $100,000-$249,999 Bartlett Brainard Eacott Inc. Bank of America CG Management City of Hartford Collins Aerospace Hartford Foundation for Public Giving State of Connecticut Department of Economic Travelers and Community Development Entercom $75,000-$99,999 JCJ Architecture Launc[H]artford Pratt & Whitney William and Alice Mortensen Foundation The Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee $25,000-$74,999 PricewaterhouseCoopers Greater Hartford Arts Council REI The Ilsababy Foundation The Edward C. & Ann T. Roberts Foundation Mohegan Sun Charles Nelson Robinson Fund, Robinson+Cole Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Schwab Charitable Fund Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations Inc. Town of East Hartford United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

$10,000-$24,999 $2,500-$4,999 Aetna Inc. American Eagle Financial Credit Union Anonymous Channel 3 Eyewitness News Ayco Charitable Foundation Cigna Foundation The Benevity Community Impact Fund Day Pitney J. Walton Bissell Foundation Foley Services LLC CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Gilbane Building Company Ensworth Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, Halloran Sage N.A., Trustee Hartford Business Journal Eversource Energy The Hartford Financial Services Group Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Hartford Marriott Downtown Foxwoods Resort Casino Insurity The Gryphon Fund George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation, Hartford Steam Boiler/MunichRE Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Lincoln Financial Foundation People’s United Bank Nassau Re SBM Charitable Foundation The HB Nitkin Group Transamerica Life Insurance Company C. Henry and Mary E.G. Olmsted Fund at the United Bank Foundation Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Waterford Group Price Chopper Supermarkets WEX Health Raytheon Technologies Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Stanley Black & Decker Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Webster Bank

6 RIVERFRONT.ORG RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 7 $1,000-$2,499 Freed Marcroft Ahearn Family Foundation FreshPoint Connecticut American Endowment Foundation Granny’s Pie Factory William O. & Carole P. Bailey Family Hampton Inn & Suites Foundation Hartford Flavor Company Bear’s Restaurant Group Hartford Public Library blumshapiro Heritage Printers BSC Group The Knox Foundation Inc. Capital Region Development Maier Design Authority Meehan & Goodin Engineers Close, Jensen & Miller The Merck Foundation Construx Co. LLC Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital Cushman & Wakefield of The Rhode Island Foundation Connecticut Inc. Spectra Apartments DiBlasi Associates Tito’s Handmade Vodka First American Title Trinity Health of New England Front Street Bistro UBS Financial Services Fuss & O’Neill Inc. Harry E. Goldfarb Family $250-$499 Foundation Inc. Atlas Metal Works Goodwin University CohnReznick Griffin Electrical Contractors Inc. Connecticut Convention Center Haley & Aldrich Friends of Augustine Classical Hartford Athletic Academy Thomas Hooker Brewing Company GE Foundation Horst Engineering & Manufacturing GimaSport HRP Associates Marion and Ellsworth Grant Fund Jacobs Financial Partners at the Hartford Foundation for JKRP Architects Public Giving Kaman Corporation Greater Hartford Transit District The Larsen Fund Inc. Harvey & Lewis Worth and Louise Loomis Metal Industries Foundation Fund New England Regional Council of Macri Associates Inc. Carpenters MassMutual Financial Group Roggi’s Auto Service Merrill Lynch & Company Russo Brothers MetroHartford Alliance Olcott and Lucy Smith Foundation Mullaney, Keating & Wright Spine & Sports Chiropractic Care CT OPTUM/UnitedHealthCare Tempur-Pedic PeoplesBank The Village Raymond James Voya Foundation Richter & Cegan Watkinson School Inc. Riverhouse Catering Saint Francis Hospital and UNDER $250 Medical Center Alliance Data Sorenson-Pearson Family AmazonSmile Foundation Foundation Inc. Arch Street Tavern Swift Textile Metalizing LLC Alfred Benesch & Company Ted’s Montana Grill Better Bookkeeping Service TIAA The Bushnell Town of Windsor Camera Bar Harold L. Wyman Foundation The Capital Grille Zachs Family Foundation Carmon Community Funeral Homes Zoppa Studio Cetera Advisors LLC Charter Oak Credit Union $500-$999 CIGNA/Charities Aid Foundation Aetna Ambulance of America Amenta|Emma Architects Adam P. Cohen CPA Bobcat of Connecticut Connecticut Center for Advanced Bob D Summer Volleyball League Technology Charter Oak Health Center Connecticut Landmarks ClientFirst Media Connecticut Science Center Coca-Cola Bottling Company Cyient Inc. Connecticut Bass Nation Inc. DonateWell Cowdery & Murphy LLC Fitzgerald & Halliday Inc.

8 RIVERFRONT.ORG Hartford Athletic Hartford Business Journal Hartford Police Union Hartford Department of Hartford Yard Goats Public Works The Goodwin Hotel Hartford Flavor Company GoodWorks Infinity Music Hall Hartford Marriott Downtown IBM Corporation Hartford Police Department Interscape Commercial Hartford Police Department Environments Marine Patrol Iona College Rowing Hartford Yard Goats J Restaurant and Bar Heritage Printers Knox Thomas Hooker Brewing Company LIMRA J Restaurant and Bar Macquarie Ali Jalili Morgan Stanley Old State House Network for Good Playhouse on Park Old State House Matt Poulin The Open Hearth Hartford Professional Barber Shop Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Richter & Cegan Playhouse on Park Riverhouse Catering Professional Barber Shop Rob Thomas T. Rowe Price Program for Robinson+Cole Charitable Giving Salute Salute Chip Saccoccio Social Good Fund Scranton Communications & Harriet Beecher Stowe Center Electronics TheaterWorks Ted’s Montana Grill UCONN Hartford TheaterWorks UnitedHealthCare Tito’s Handmade Vodka Wadsworth Atheneum UConn Hartford Wadsworth Atheneum IN-KIND Whelen Engineering Contributed goods and services Zoppa Studio provide essential resources for many Riverfront activities. We MATCHING GIFTS thank the following donors: Special thanks to the companies who provided matching gifts – and Aetna Ambulance to the employees who inspired and All Waste Inc. requested those gifts: American Eagle Financial Credit Union Aetna Foundation American Medical Response Alliance Data Arch Street Tavern The Benevity Community Impact Bear’s Restaurant Group Fund Bobcat of Connecticut Charter Oak Credit Union The Bushnell Cigna Foundation Camera Bar DonateWell The Capital Grille Fitzgerald & Halliday Inc. Channel 3 Eyewitness News GE Foundation Peter Christian John Hancock Close Jensen & Miller The Hartford Coca-Cola Bottling Company Home Depot Connecticut Science Center Lincoln Financial Foundation East Hartford Department of MassMutual Financial Group Public Works The Merck Foundation East Hartford Police Department OPTUM/UnitedHealthCare Entercom Pfizer Foundation Front Street Bistro Travelers The Goodwin Hotel UBS Financial Services GoodWorks Infinity Music Hall UnitedHealth Group Inc. Granny’s Pie Factory United Technologies Corporation David Guadliana Voya Financial Inc. Hanging Hills Brewing Company Hampton Inn & Suites East Hartford Andy Hart Hartford Athletic

RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 9 Individual Donors We are thankful for the many friends who show appreciation for the Riverfront by supporting our mission to connect people with the Connecticut River. Your donation touched more than 836,000 people who visited our parks and enjoyed our events and programs in 2019.

$25,000+ Raoul Choos Barbara David Estate of Joe Marfuggi Peter & Jeanette Christian John & Melinda Decker Mr.† & Mrs.† John H. Riege Anne Cody Johanna & Timothy Dunlavey Roy Collins III & Gaylynn Martha A. Erickson $10,000-$24,999 Moore-Collins Lynne & Richard Fletcher Marguerite Boslaugh & David David Crockett Mark A. Gagnon Guadliana Kurtis Denison Joan Gentile Mary & Edward Budd Donna P. Frank Jim & Susan Gleason Estate of Marie P. Coburn Carole Bailey French Lianha Gonda-King & Thomas R. Janice & David Klein Emily Fuller Bennett Marjorie E. Morrissey Christopher R. Hayes Gretchen Gregg Tom Mullaney Ian & Traci Hazelton R. Nelson Griebel Mike Puckly & Chris Cadiz Chris & Gail Johnson Larry & Jean Haberman David R. Robb Diane W. Korntheuer & Peter C. John Hanson Grzybala Astrid T. Hanzalek† $5,000-$9,999 Louise Loomis Michael & Dianne Harnad Sondra J. Beit Mimi† & Brendan Lynch Randall & Anne Hayes Philip E. Brencher, Jr. Gene P. Lynch & Karen Angie & David Hein Patrick J. Caulfield Renzulli Lynch Richard & Beverly Hughes Chrissie & Ezra Ripple Cynthia K. MacKay Ali Jalili David McCartney Doug Kelley $2,500-$4,999 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Morse Eric Kjelberg Kim & Chris Byrd Linda & Bichop Nawrot Mayor Marcia Leclerc Ranjana & Surendra Chawla Jennifer & Marc Nicol Sandra A. Lee Susan & Brian Clemow Ken & Mary Pouch Michael & Carolyn W. Levine Mary Ellen & Tom Cody Ben Reder & Sarah Melnitsky Reder Tamara Levine Linda R. Cromwell Linda & David Roth Raymond & Kathy Lilley Paul Eddy & Elizabeth Normen Chris Rowlins Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Lips Susan & Joel Freedman Betsy Russell Dean & Joan Marchessault Dave Jenkins Peter & Margaret Sexton Trish & Mike McCauley Barry Lastra L. Everett Seyler, Jr., M.D. Charles H. Miller Julia Miller Helen & Nelson Sly Bob & Ami Montstream † Larry & Carle Mowell Art Snyder Rosemary & Timothy J. Moynihan Sue & Scott Pape Alan J. Valenti Max & Dottie O’Meara Mary & Bill Talbot Beth E. Weber Dot & Gerry Pedneault Dennis & Rachel Whelen Gail & Robert West Michelle Personick Estate of Donald K. Wilson, Jr. Michael S. Wilder Matthew Reinhardt Michael & Kerry Zaleski Bernard H. Rosen $500-$999 Lisa Siciliano $1,000-$2,499 Robert C. Allan Duncan Somerville Susan M. Adams & John Czepiel The Andreo Family Sharon Spinelli Diana & Bob Annon Mark Bennett Joe Stanford III Anonymous Connie Bird & Susan Rapport Keith & Catherine Stevenson Anonymous Ellen Brown Fred Storey Deborah Baker Sherry Brown-Marfuggi Allan & Sally Taylor Brian Baranowski John & Marla Byrnes Kelly Tischbein Mr. & Mrs.† Maxwell Belding Bob Clark Ted Tucci & Nancy Hronek Harold M. Blinderman & Wanda Louise & Norman Coates Rene A. Twarkins Schulman Frank & Celia Collins Josye Utick Joyce & Harold Buckingham Martha & Michael Conneely Helen & Al Wilke The Buhler Family Bridget A. Cooke Magrieta & Sherwood Willard Lynne & Austin Carey Eric & Megan Cushman Cate & Erik Wright Kathleen Cassidy Jim & Lois Dailey The Zoppa Family Allyson Zoppa

Names in bold indicate Founders’ Society members. Names in bold italics indicate new members of the Founders’ Society. † indicates that the donor is deceased. 10 RIVERFRONT.ORG RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 11 FOUNDERS’ SOCIETY $250-$499 Jo-Anne Rankin & John Williams Our Founders’ Society members are Dudley & Sharon Alleman Marc A. & Karen C. Reich committed to the Riverfront; they Anonymous (2) William & Sally Richter have contributed for 10 or more Peter & Adriane Beller Barry & Merle Rimler consecutive years and understand Paul N. Belval Laura & John Roche the importance of providing access Gerald J. & Gail Boisvert Eric & Pam Rosow to the Connecticut River and the Luke & Sara Bronin Mark & Pamela Roth regional benefits our parks provide. Carlene Dahill Bush Dean & Julie Rybeck These faithful donors are identified Constance Carpenter Amanda Scherzer in bold in this Annual Report in David & Sara Carson Ted & Ellen See appreciation and recognition of Mr. & Mrs. James S. Carter their steadfast support, with new Jonathan & Beverly Seymour members marked in italics. Thank Lindsay Castonguay Pat & Jane Sheehan you for your dedication to the Faye Clymer Meher & Rich Shulman community, and for encouraging Joan Coddington Robert & Camille Simpson others to follow your example. Paul Cohen Joyce L. Smith Richard & Ann Cohen Tyler Smith & Lyn Walker We welcome and thank the Deb Copes Eric & Cindy Sondergeld following who became new Carol & Tim Covello Lisa & John Stout Founders’ Society members in 2019: Harry Culver Sam & Donna Stout Melody & Don Currey Judy Strong Anonymous Carol Davis Sebastian & Dr. Nancy E. Testa Ellen Brown Kathleen & William Donlin Richard & Mary Ellen Thibodeau Kathleen Cassidy Diane Ellsworth John Thornell Richard & Ann Cohen Steve & Martha Erickson Tom & Dougie Trumble Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Droney William R. Ericson Janet & Ralph Veenema Tracy & John Q. Gale Lynn Ferrari & Virginia Seeley Alan D. Vibber Craig R. Johnson Phil & Beth Ferrari Eric Vincent Lauri & David R. Miller James & Laura Friedman Brian Wendry Bob & Ami Monstream Howard & Sandy Fromson Blair Wlochowski Cliff & Judy Moss Tim & Roxane Fromson Ann Vibert Wuelfing Nancy & Stephen Roberts Sandra M. Fry Robert Yohe, Jr. Laura & John Roche Robert Garrey Peter & Deborah Zawisza Russ Salk Lawrence Gavrich Dr. Lawrence Zemel & Eliane Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Truebig Blanche & Steve Goldenberg Sandler Kevin Gough & Paula Jones MARFUGGI PARKS FUND Beverly & Arnold Greenberg This special fund provides a source $100-$249 Mark Guadliana of long-term support that can be Eric & Oyette Abary used to make essential repairs Erin Hall Anonymous (5) and improvements in Riverfront Susan Hays Joanne Armenio parks. The fund was created in Marcia & John Hincks Renae Axelson 2011, recognizing then-President & Rebecca Hudson Craig Bailey CEO Joe Marfuggi. Joe retired from Kimball & Dorothy Hunt Shawnee C. Baldwin Riverfront in 2015 and passed away David & Sharon Jepson Richard & Zenta Barger in 2018. The fund continues to grow Denise Jernigan Tom & Melanie Barnes through contributions and earnings, Joan M. Karpuk Jill & David Barrett with periodic special expenditures Richard & Donna Kehoe Beth & Michael Barton approved by Riverfront’s Board of Karen A. Kelleher P. S. Beckett Directors. Darcy Kirk Barbara J. Beeching Lee G. Kuckro Ellen & Randy Below We especially thank the following Margaret W. Lawson John & Laura Berman contributors for their support in Richard J. Lopa Ralph Blanchard 2019: Nancy Macy & Robert Painter Suzanne & Michael Bocchini Jackie & John Mandyck Jim Bowers & Becky Anonymous Carol B. Martin Swanson-Bowers Sherry Brown-Marfuggi Kimberly McVey Beverly & Jim Boyle Louise & Norman Coates Adrienne Miceli Francis & Mary Brady Robert & Deborah Cushman Greg Miles Philip & Mary-Alice Dennehy David & Ann Brandwein Thomas & Marlee Mooney R. Nelson Griebel Deborah A. Brennan & Andrew P. Estate of Joe Marfuggi Bryan Mruk Rapp David Newman Roberta A. Murphy Rana Brown Jennifer & Marc Nicol Jonathan Near & Chris Semk Arlene & John Buckey Pat & Jane Sheehan Rita Ortiz Ann Bucknam W. D. Stefanowicz Patty Pittman Wendy Burnham Andrew & Amanda Wallace Names in bold indicate Founders’ Society members. Names in bold italics indicate new members of Weinerman Foundation the Founders’ Society. † indicates that the donor is deceased.

12 RIVERFRONT.ORG Michael P. & Elena Byrne Kimberly Haythorn MAINSTAY Simon Camaj Katharine & Alfred Herzog Mainstay donors support Riverfront Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Campanelli Sam & Marcia Hinckley by donating through convenient Tara Cantor Susan Hoffnagle & Mark Michelson monthly giving. These regular David & Nancy Carlson Cynthia Huge contributions to Riverfront add Ted & Jane Carroll Donald & Nancy Hunt up throughout the year, helping Jennifer Cassidy Albert & Jackie Ilg Riverfront in its role as a guardian Andrew Castiglione Aaron & Deb Jainchill of the river and its parks. This Janet Castricum Mark W. Jay & Karen Pakula dedicated group of people stays Rosemary & Peter Churilo Loftus & Charbra Jestin engaged and periodically choose to Adam & Cindy Cohen Coralee Jones increase their annual commitment. Jacquelyn T. Coleman & Charles V. Mrs. William Jones Agnano Brooks & Carol Lee Joslin Robert C. Allan Lydia Companion & William Lind Eric Kasowitz Deborah Baker Cynthia Considine Thomas Keegan Peter & Adriane Beller Wendell & Susan Coogan Brian P. Kennedy Jacquelyn T. Coleman & Charles Rand Cooper Jack & Sally Kennedy V. Agnano Mary Lou & Jim Dahmer Ann & Pat Kenny Martha & Michael Conneely Eric D. Daniels & Patricia Madeleine B. Kenny Linda R. Cromwell Campanella Judith & Richard Keppelman Donna P. Frank Joe & Carolyn Dawkins Christopher Kilborn Emily Fuller Philip & Mary-Alice Dennehy Daniel R. Kingman Gretchen Gregg Simon DeSantis Joel M. & Naomi Baline Kleinman Claudia Hart Lorraine & Ted DiLorenzo Judith Kline Cynthia Huge Jennifer & Marc DiBella David Koskoff Francine & Joseph G. Linonis, Jr. Yumin Ding Dr. & Mrs. LeRoy W. Krumperman, Jr. Nancy Macy & Robert L. Painter Jeffrey Doolittle William B. Laakso, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Morse David & Diane Doot Hernan & Evelyn LaFontaine Jennifer & Marc Nicol Paula Dorn Laura Lana J. Lucien Plante Marianne Downie Courtney & John C. Larkin Patricia & David Porteous R. Duffy & Betty Liles Marcia Lattimore Bernard H. Rosen David Eisenthal Joanne Lawson Mark & Pamela Roth Mr. & Mrs. David G. Feist Larry & Suzanne Levere Art Snyder Jean & Michael Festa George Levine Sharon Spinelli Kevin Flanigan & Susan G. Michael Lew Ann Vibert Wuelfing Ellsworth Stuart Liftig Michael & Kerry Zaleski Tom Foley Peter & Carolyn Lind Dr. Lawrence Zemel & Eliane John A. Frazier, M.D. Francine & Joseph G. Linonis, Jr. Sandler Wendy & Bob Fritz David Litchfield Eugene R. Gaddis & Alison Estela Lopez Contact Debbie Baker, director of Lane-Reticker Tamara & John Lundgren development, if you’d like to learn Carol A. Gale & Debra J. Horn Catherine Lyons & Chip Caton more about Mainstay, at Tracy & John Q. Gale James P. Lyons [email protected] or Suzanne Gates Wendy Mager 860-713-3131 x326. Margaret Gaughan Cynthia L. Mann Margie Girardi-Telech & Bill Telech Joanne & David Marriott John Glooch Maura Martin Photos: Cover: Sounds of Summer concert Kent & Penny Goetjen Susan Martin in Great River Park; Page 2: Daylily on the Scott Goldman & Gail Fresia Nicholas B. Mason Riverwalk, park users in winter and fall Zenaida Gonda Ernest Mattei in Riverside Park, RiverBarre participants Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Goode Katherine M. McCormack and fall foliage at Mortensen Riverfront Nancy Gorbett Laura McIntyre Plaza, and rec rowers on the water; Page Daniel & Michele Gottfried Amy L. McKean 5: Riverfront Adventure participants, Libby & Noel Graham Mark R. Melanson & Michael concert goers in Great River Park, host Robert Granger Antisdale Larry Dooley, president Michael Zaleski, Terri & Timothy Granger Hon. Aaron & Sheila Ment CRDA chair Suzanne Hopgood, Committee Sal & Kris Greco Harry Meyer & Janice Bonner Chair Matt Necci, Mayor Bronin, US Margaret Griffin Mary Ellen Miles Congressman John Larson at the Big Mo’ Kate & Kevin Gruber Lauri & David R. Miller at Coltsville, park users on the Riverwalk, Laura & Mark Guerrera Katherine Moore rowers at sunset, Riverfront Ranger on Joan K. Hagan Mark & Deb Morey patrol; Page 7: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Daniel Haim Fred & Eleanor Mullen at night Dr. Robert S. & Marcia Hall Bob & Donna Munroe Laura Harris Denise Nappier Claudia Hart Gail & Tony Newman

RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 13 RECOGNITION GIFTS Leigh Newman Mr. & Mrs. John F. St. Pierre We appreciate the following Lucille Nickerson & Ralph Zegarelli Margaret O’Meara Storrs individuals who choose to honor or Pat & Ray Noeker Jessie G. Stratton remember their loved ones with a Don Noel Timothy & Geraldine Sullivan contribution to Riverfront. The Novotny Family Charles A. Surko John Nulsen, M.D. Panutda Suwannononda In Honor of Brian L. Obermeier Richard & Dawn Tavolieri Deborah Baker Jim & Julie O‘Brien Ann G. Taylor Rob Capossela Gwen & Mike O’Connell Liz & Mark Teare Andy Hart Noah Olsen Margaret V. Tedone Christopher R. Hayes Rocco & Joanne Orlando Beverly Thomas Carle & Larry Mowell Bryan Pape Cynthia Toporek Jonathan Near Mary D. Parker Dan & Jan Tracy Marc Nicol Jeff Parry Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Truebig Mike Puckly Susan Pearson Ann & Dean Uphoff Blair Wlochowski Rod & Deb Pelletier Josh & Rebecca Urrutia Michael Zaleski Susan & John Perlstein Richard Voigt & Annemarie Riemer In Memory of Don & Pam Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Volpe David Allison Kathryn Pietrowiak Robert & Elizabeth von Dohlen Margaret Mary Andreo J. Lucien Plante Mark & Dawn von Mayrhauser Josephine Cadiz Raphael Podolsky Andrew & Amanda Wallace Marie Coburn David & Rennie Polk Craig Weber Astrid Hanzalek Mary M. Powers Richard Weber Virginia Horne Ken & Mary Provencher Harry Weinerman & Hilary Meyers John Jacobs Bruce Putterman Julia M. Whalen Dave Kimball Brie Quinby & Evan Cowles Sarah Willhoft Joe Marfuggi Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Rackliffe Paul Donald Williams Martha Newman Jeanne Radcliff Joe & Susan Wilson Robert R. Parker Thomas Raymond Joel B. Wulff Jack Riege Mim & Gary Reynolds Bernard & Barbara Wysocki Helen & Robert Roth Martey Rhine Terry C. Yorker Dr. Andrew Ricci, Jr. & Jacqueline Gloria Zaleski RIVERFRONT LAND GIFTS Muschiano We offer sincere thanks for lead Penn Ritter & Robin Kipnis $50-$99 donors who provided significant Nancy & Stephen Roberts Greg Adams resources to help us acquire 60+ Jane & David Robinson Mary Jean Agostini acres of riverfront land in northeast Thomas G. Ronalter Nancy Altschuler Hartford and southeast Windsor, Gilda Roncari Mark Anson & Robyne Watkin giving us full access for the 2.5 Drs. Sally Rosenberg & Edward Ivan A. Backer mile Riverwalk expansion from the Rosenblatt Joe Barber Boathouse to Windsor Meadows Julia Rosenblum & Leonard Felson Mr. & Mrs. Frank Barrett State Park: Charlie & Pat Rossi Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Bengtson James Rotondo Leland Bergen Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Roberta Roy & Bruce Bidwell Marshall & Karen Berger Hartford Foundation for Public Barbara Rubin Jacqueline Berkowitz Giving Alice Santangini Jeanne & Alan Berman Robinson+Cole Mary T. Sargent Kathy Binder William and Alice Mortensen Philomena Sawyer Honey & Harry Birkenruth Foundation Dr. & Mrs. J. David Schnatz Scott M. Blum The Mowell Fund at the Hartford Hollis Schneider Eileen Jackson Boslaugh & Paul Foundation for Public Giving Stephen G. Schoen Boslaugh Samuel L. Schrager & Terry Gellin William & Sheryl Breetz With the land purchase complete, Mona Scully-Smith & Paul Smith Jim Brown additional funding will be sought Marcie Sener Patrice & Robert W. Calnen, Jr. to convert the property into a new Barbara & Ted Sergi Gary Capreol Riverfront park. We are excited Allyn† & Karyn Seymour Joseph Ciccaglione about the future opportunities to Kyle Sherman Dan & Carolyn Claflin expand access to the Connecticut Beth & Ken Shluger Erin & Julio Concepción River and to provide a new regional Larry & Ellen Siuta G.D. Cropper connection to existing trails and Mr. & Mrs. James B. Slimmon Robert & Deborah Cushman green space. Mr. & Mrs. William Smyers Renee Daniels Marian K. Sorbo Emily Dawkins Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Springman Franca L. DeRosa

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

14 RIVERFRONT.ORG Holly DeYoung & Thomas Donahue Angela Rompery RIVERFRONT LEGACY SOCIETY Venus Dickson Marilyn Rossetti & Greg Rose The value of Riverfront’s parks is Matthew & Elizabeth Anne Dreier Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Rothschild immeasurable, and ensuring that Shirley Dudley Michael & Deborah Sacks our parks are available long into Daniel & Joan Fine Paul Sanson & Kathy Hanaway the future is critical to community Joanne Foss Laura Santirocco well-being. Recognizing the present Margreet & Alan Francis H. Hiram Satterwhite and future importance of the Alexandra Frisbie Helen & Henry Savage parks inspires people to include Steve Futernick Sudhir & Jyotsna Shah Riverfront in their estate plans. May-Wo & Walter Giger, Jr. Jennifer Sharp Susan Giniso Gail Phyllis Shay We are grateful for the following Toni Gold Carol Sicbaldi individuals who have left or intend Bonnie Granger Nicholas Skoulis to leave a legacy to Riverfront, Jack Hale Robert & Sharon Smith supporting our mission to connect Louise T. Healey Lilith Solis people with the Connecticut River: Donna Lynn Hilton Linda & Frank Sousa Mr. & Mrs. David M. Hoff Alan & Roz Spier Mr.† & Mrs. Maurice A. Belanger Chloe & Wes Horton W. D. Stefanowicz Dr. G. Peter Bloom Derek Howell Jeffrey & Deborah Stein Kim & Chris Byrd Susan & Arthur Israel George & Gesella Stephan Susan & Brian Clemow Susan & Daniel Keating William R. Sullivan Marie P. Coburn† Betty & Bill Keister Melissa Taylor-Doyle Alison Coolbrith† & Barry Lastra Mary E. Kelly Lisa Thompson Lynn H. Ferrari & Virginia Seeley Daniel S. Kelman & Susan Rand Brown Cole Turner Ellsworth S.† & Virginia† Grant Christine Kiely Hope W. Vath & George Kirkutis Astrid Hanzalek† Joe L. King Joseph Vogel David M. Klein Jennifer Klau Fredric & Darlene Weber Mimi† & Brendan Lynch Dr. & Mrs. Bernard Kosto Richard & Robin Weiss Harriett S. MacGuiness† Richard & Deborah Kreitner Janet Wilkenson Joe Marfuggi† David & Ruth Krugman Kathy & Steve Wilson Carle & Larry Mowell Dan & Peggy Lareau Andrew Wizner & Sheila Houlihan Edith† & John† Davis Murphy Robert Leve Dr. & Mrs. C. Steven Wolf Mike Puckly Lourdes Lew Timothy Wolf John H. Riege† Marie & Alan Lobaugh Al & Barbara Zakarian Sali G. Riege† Dan Lyman & Betty Russell Chrissie & Ezra Ripple Leta Marks UNDER $50 David R. Robb Glenn Marshall Ruth Alexander Margaret Olmsted Ford Twombly† David Marzilli Andrea Allen Don† & Jean Wilson Dominique Matteson Anonymous (4) Robert Yohe, Jr. John & Elaine Matulis Peter Arakas & Karen Kellerman Michael Zaleski Brian McCauley Alka & John Arcari Patricia A. McKinley Andy Asensio Contact Debbie Baker, director of Carol Moore Leesa & Carl Barenboim development, if you’d like to learn Catherine Morelli Brett Berman more about legacy giving, at Marianne Morelli Ladd M. Bethune [email protected] or James E. Morse Anita Blais 860-713-3131 x326. Bill & Sue Moses Johana Blancos David Newman Dr. & Mrs. Sherwin Borsuk Photos: Page 8: Travelers volunteers, Harriet Noyes Ben Bowen Mayor Leclerc and president Michael Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. O’Neal Robin Bozek Zaleski, our new wakeless launch, Stanley Lee & Dorothy Paquette Peter & Elizabeth Brzezicki Black & Decker’s first dragon boat team; Elizabeth & David Patterson Dawn Burchell Page 9: park users on the Riverwalk, Laura & David Pels Justin & Rob Caplain entering Big Mo’ at Coltsville, dragon boat Kyle Pelton Robert B. Carl teams at the finish line, Neighborhood Jennifer W. Pennoyer Rick & Valerie Carterud Builders conference; Page 11: Toward Marilyn & Donald Pet Nanette Char Union Lines, one of 16 sculptures on the Dr. & Mrs. Jack K. Plummer Elaine Ciarcia Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk; Page David & Patricia Porteous Andrew Claflin 16: Dedication of The Mady, childhood joy, Edward P. Regan Colleen Claflin Run for the Riverfront 5K, Head of the Jack & Debbie Reid Neletta Cochrane Riverfront Regatta; Page 17: Head of the Cynthia Reik Jonathan & Georgianne Cohen Riverfront Regatta, Taste of the Caribbean D. Peter Rex Sheila Coleman & Jerk Fest, Riverfront Fireworks, dragon Adam Reynolds Rebecca & Brian Conn boat training, Run for the Riverfront 5K, Susan Ring Steven Czerniewski Sounds of Summer concert Steve & Jane Robinson John DaSilva

RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 15 Harry H. Davidson Judy & Lew Parker Elizabeth Davis Libby Pearl Ted Diesenhaus & Deanne Shapiro Elizabeth Pearman Lillian B. Doerschler Mike Pellin The Donston Family Elana Plenby Eileen & Allan Driscoll David Pond Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Droney Martin Powers John & Rachel Ewaski Mary E. Powers Faye Ewen Aaron Price Lauren Farley Mr. & Mrs. Brian J. Reardon Stacey Feiss Elenor G. Reid Kathy Fine Karin & Gregory Reinhardt Matthew Fitzsimmons Levi Retriever Joy Floyd Theresa Rocsch Estelle S. Freed Robert & Gail Rosenberg Annette & Seymour† Gavens Russ Salk Colin & Ginger Gillespie Philip Scheid Jake Giuliano Linda Schernau Sid Glassman Doreen Scott Audrey J. Gough Tracey Scraba Carole & Richard Guttman Patricia Scully Elizabeth Harlow Brook Seeley Rachel Hart Corinne Seibert Claire Henderson Dr. & Mrs. Leon H. Seitelman Anne Horton Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Sharpless Marisa Howard Ruth Sheehan Kara Hughs Kathy & Ray Simeone Herbert & Lois Isaacson W. Coleman & Jane Smith Jay Jaffe Mike Smoolca Karen Jason Benjamin Spencer George Jeong Cheryl J. Stabnick Craig R. Johnson Nancy Stankiewicz & John Morehouse Ralph & Lele Kadden Marianne Stieglitz Drs. Michael & Ruth Kahn Jim Stodder & Beth Curry Marvin & Janet Kay Meredith Swanson Lida A. Kearney Hua Tan Natasha Khouri Karen Taylor Doreen Kindelan Roberto Tollis Irmgard Klee Lee Allan Tryon Mary Ellen Kowalewski John F.K. Tyner Bethany Lapworth Kiyomi Ueki Kristi Larson Judy Unsworth Lewis Ben Lau Alan & Ann-Marie Veniscofsky Eileen Leahy Dr. & Mrs. Richard Viagrande Rose Leblanc Elaine & Calvin Vinick James & Helen Lehmann Katherine Wall Ethel Lewis Jim & Dorothy Walworth Mark R. Lewis Noreen & Charles Watson Lawrence Little John & Marylou Welch Nancy Loiselle Barbara Wierzbicki Scott MacCloy Kevin & Marcia Winn Pamela Mancini Susan Wiskowski, M.D. Ruth H. Mantak Tom & Gwen Marrion Doris Martin Robert C. McNally Daniel T. Miller Ann Milner Cliff & Judy Moss Carol Murphy Robert Murphy Julia Nagler S. P. Nolan

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

16 RIVERFRONT.ORG RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 17 Volunteers Volunteers are an essential part of our work to connect people to the Connecticut River. We worked with 2,132 volunteers in 2019, who volunteered for a total of 8,881.75 hours!

Volunteers weeded, planted, trimmed, mulched, cleared invasives, built benches, installed beaver baskets, shoveled silt/ sand, cleaned PFDs/boats, removed debris, and did extensive prep work before events such as building temporary docks and sprucing up the pedestrian highway crossover. Thanks to their efforts, our parks looked clean, welcoming, and beau- tiful! In addition to our 44 park clean-up groups, seven groups of Travelers volunteers were vital in building a KaBOOM playground in Charter Oak Landing over four days, assisted by another 44 community volunteers from adjacent neighbor- hoods from Design Day to Build Day. Many event volunteers return event after event, year after year. This year, 421 volunteers worked to make sure our events went smoothly. These dedicated volunteers have gained a real sense of ownership, particularly for the Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival, Hartbeat Music Festival, and the Head of the Riverfront. Our parks wouldn’t be the same without the following groups and individuals:

GROUPS INDIVIDUALS Mike Reddy Aetna Summer Interns Jean Sapula American Eagle Financial Credit 1,000+ HOURS Nanci Scully Union Dave Guadliana Glen Smyth AXA XL Insurance Bill Telech 100+ HOURS Bank of America Greg VanHouten Gretchen Gregg Catholic Heart Work Camp Ally Zoppa Jennifer Lambert CohnReznick 10+ HOURS Connecticut River Academy 75+ HOURS Abdurrahzat Abdullah Connecticut River Conservancy Eric Kasowitz Conning Polo Abon Covr Financial Technologies 50+ HOURS Jerry Burns CREC Impact Academy Greg Adams Eliza Byrnes CREC Metropolitan Learning Mady Kenny Olivia Casciano Center Kimberly McVey Ethan Clewes Finest Hours Young Professionals Mike Puckly Will Cook Grant Thornton Jim Cooper Great Falls National Historic Park 25+ HOURS Jessica Dery YouthCorp, Paterson NJ Andy Asensio Marissa Dery Hartford Community Court Susan Hoffnagle Mark Gillis The Hartford David McCartney Terri Granger Hertz Rental Kevin McCauley Andie Hartman HW Lochner Inc. Jonathan Nyberg Devon Hazelton OPTUM Cirrus Nighthawk Annalise Slicer Devon Hoffnagle OPTUM/UnitedHealthcare Lynn Swezey Rhonda Leonard PricewaterhouseCoopers Interns Eric Van de Berg Rebecca Likar REI Ralph Veenema Marsha Mason RPA, a Jensen Hughes Co. Nicole Violette David Marzilli Shake Shack Brian Wendry Mark Melanson Shipman & Goodwin Steve White Adrienne Miceli Slalom Consulting Sue Pape 15+ HOURS S.T.E.P. Hartford Kristen Poulin Keith Antaya Travelers Matthew Poulin Heather Avery Travelers ITLDP Susan Ring Nan Boyer Travelers PI Finance Rosalie Rioux Carlene Bush Travelers Young Professionals Andrew Slicer Chris Cadiz Trinity College Action Lab Marc Weinberg David Crockett UConn Net Impact Graduate Kim Winter John Grinvalsky Chapter Aiden Wlochowski Traci Hazelton University of Hartford Hawks Joan Karpuk Helping Hands Darcy Kirk University of Hartford Summer Joseph Kristan Place Roberta Murphy Voya Retirement Management Garrett Nicol Watkinson School Kaitlin Nicol

18 RIVERFRONT.ORG Mike Reddy Jean Sapula Nanci Scully Glen Smyth Bill Telech Greg VanHouten Ally Zoppa 10+ HOURS Abdurrahzat Abdullah Polo Abon Jerry Burns Eliza Byrnes Olivia Casciano Ethan Clewes Will Cook Jim Cooper Jessica Dery Marissa Dery Mark Gillis Terri Granger Andie Hartman Devon Hazelton Devon Hoffnagle Rhonda Leonard Rebecca Likar Marsha Mason David Marzilli Mark Melanson Adrienne Miceli Sue Pape Kristen Poulin Matthew Poulin Susan Ring Rosalie Rioux Andrew Slicer Marc Weinberg Kim Winter Aiden Wlochowski

RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 19 20 RIVERFRONT.ORG RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 21 STAFF

Robert C. Allan Director of Public Safety

Deborah Baker Director of Development

Tara Cantor Director of Communications & Marketing

Bridget Cooke Director of Events

Martha Conneely Park Development Associate

Hector Diaz Rowing & Operations

Venus Dickson Finance Manager

Margie Girardi-Telech Volunteer & Program Coordinator

Christopher R. Hayes Director of Operations

Richard J. Lopa Director of Ranger Services

Peter Morse Director of Finance

Jonathan Near Assistant Director of Rowing

Marc A. Nicol Director of Park Planning & Development

Bryan Pape Director of Rowing Programs

William Sullivan Director of Adventure Programs

Michael Zaleski President & CEO

MANAGEMENT PARTNERS

22 RIVERFRONT.ORG SUMMARY OF FINANCES

ASSETS Cash and Investments $2,744,747 Receivables 186,946 Land and Equipment 1,263,849 Prepaid Expenses 14,379 Total Assets $4,209,921

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Payables $306,802 Refundable Advances 39,755 Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions 2,232,422 Net Assets With Donor Restrictions 1,630,942 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $4,209,921

REVENUE Grants and Contributions $3,483,537 Program Fees and other Earned Income 783,710 Total Revenue $4,267,247

EXPENSES Program Services $3,352,624 General Administration 110,487 Fundraising 337,272 Total Expenses $3,800,383

INVESTMENT RETURN $363,914

TOTAL NET ASSETS Beginning of Year $3,032,586 End of Year $3,863,364

This summary is derived from the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019. A copy of the complete statement is available at riverfront.org/financials.

Photos: Page 19: volunteers at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Charter Oak Landing, Great River Park, at event, and in Riverside Park;Page 20: event attendees, Hartbeat Music Festival, Riverfront Community Rowing practice, River Zumba class, Riverfront Fireworks, views of the river and parks; Page 21: Head of the Riverfront Regatta, Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival, Yoga class, Great River Park concert, Riverfront Food Truck Festival, event goers; Page 22: Riverfront Food Truck Festival, fishing, WIP into Shape class, spring daffodils; Back Cover: Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival

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