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VOLUME 4 ★ ISSUE 2 ★ 2ND QUARTER 2004 From High School Scholars Get Foundation Dollars

As usual, in the middle of the year so much is The USTA & Education Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2004 College happening around the tennis courts of the world. Educational Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to financially disadvantaged high school The Grand Slam season is in full bloom with new seniors who will be entering their first year of college and who have excelled academically, participated players and perennial favorites. At the Foundation, extensively in a USTA or other organized tennis programs, and performed significant community service. we cheer especially for the members of our The Dwight F. Davis Memorial Scholarship, a $10,000 award named after the founder of the Davis Cup, Professional Player Advisory Council who are was given to Cedric Hines of Newport News, Virginia. This scholarship was funded by the late Dwight playing on the tour because they support the children F. Davis, III, and his widow, AnneMarie. who benefit from our programs and scholarships. The Dwight Mosley Scholarships, named in memory of a USTA board member, were given to Veronica of Atlanta, Georgia, and Paul Quintela of Hobbs, New Mexico. Both Veronica and Paul will While the high profile tennis players are playing Maxam be given $10,000 toward their college educations. in Wimbledon and the US Open, our eyes also are The Eve Kraft Education and College Scholarships, named after a lifelong champion of recreational tennis, focused on kids who are taking to the courts, as were given to Jesse Bridley of Pine City, Minnesota, and Samantha Tremblay of East Longmeadow, well as participating in reading clubs and tutoring Massachusetts. Each student will receive $2,500 in tuition assistance. programs this summer all over the country. These children, many from at-risk neighborhoods, are The following 23 students Daniel Gal, South Park, PA Keriann Lynn, Forty-Fort, PA learning tennis’ life skills—competing with honor, received a $6,000 USTA Tennis Jeannie Hartley, Jasper, IN Monica Myers, New York, NY developing self-discipline and following through & Education Foundation College Whitney Hay, New Richmond, WI Henry Phan, Houston, TX on goals—while learning a sport that can help keep Educational Scholarship: Matthew Kern, New Castle, DE Brandon Ray, Ocala, FL them fit for their lifetime. Dana Bacalla, Portland, OR Stephanie Kwok, New York, NY Christopher Roberts, Canyon, TX The Foundation is really impressed by the quality Caitlin Baffa, Dix Hills, NY Afiya Lahens, Rosedale, NY Molly Sullens, Redding, CA of programs that serve as safe havens for kids, as Chad Callender, Anderson, IN Bryan Lee, San Francisco, CA Ashley Valvieja, Kapaa, HI Hugh Daniels, Caldwell, ID Jimmy Liang, Sacramento, CA Sara Wozny, Cambridge, MD well as places where they can get homework help Emily Frey, Cedar Park, TX Jose Lorén, Bronx, NY Michalis Zevlakis, Astoria, NY and have fun on the court. It’s not the Foundation’s role to produce the next Venus, Serena, Andre or College Textbook Awards Ashlee Bone, Raton, NM Rozell Hodges, Chicago, IL Andy—we leave that to the USTA High of $500 each were given to: Magdy El Mihdawy, Long Island City, NY Samuel Olivarez, Sebastian, TX Performance staff—and our Board of Directors Ryan Heck, Carleton, MI Jason Sechrist, North Andover, MA takes great pride in knowing that the programs we fund are providing a solid base for kids by encour- “We have the great responsibility and opportu- High School Scholarship Winners aging them to set personal goals for academic nity to deliver, within the context of tennis achievement and physical fitness, as well as being and education, positive messages to kids—about productive members of their communities. My healthy choices and activities,” said Karen personal thanks to all who support our mission. We Martin-Eliezer, Executive Director, USTA T&EF. have come a long way, baby, but we still have a lot “Using tennis and education to connect with more work to do. young people through our scholarship program is one of many ways we try to help kids succeed in Finally, on a sad note, I want to acknowledge the life on and off the court.” passing of our colleague, Director-at-Large Dwight Dana Bacalla Caitlin Baffa Jesse Bridley Davis. Dwight was committed to his Foundation work that included raising funds so more children could enjoy the programs that the USTA Tennis & Education Foundation supports. Thank you, Dwight—we will carry forward the good works you started. Chad Callender Hugh Daniels Daniel Gal Jeannie Hartley Whitney Hay Cedric Hines

Matthew Kern Bryan Lee Jimmy Liang José Lorén Keriann Lynn Veronica Maxam

Monica Myers Henry Phan Paul Quintela Brandon Ray Samantha Tremblay Sara Wozny From the Desk of USTA Public Affairs Committee Takes Karen Martin-Eliezer Capital Hill by Storm This edition of the newsletter marks the mid-year June 10 marked the third trip to Capital Hill by members of the USTA Public point of 2004. In May, the Foundation granted Affairs Committee in its effort to generate interest and funding for tennis $354,500 to 17 programs around the country, and programs around the country. 28 high school seniors received college scholarships Fed Cup Captain and Foundation Professional Player Advisory Council and textbook awards. You have helped us make a member Zina Garrison, Committee Co-Chairman Jack Mills, and Karen Karen Martin-Eliezer difference in the lives of many youngsters, who, in Martin-Eliezer, USTA T&EF Executive Director and staff liaison to the USTA Tennis & Education turn, have become responsible adults. Committee, had a packed one-day schedule as they ran from meeting to Executive Director We recognize that there is much uneasiness in the meeting in the Russell, Cannon, Longworth, Rayburn and Dirksen Office world today. However, when kids get involved in Buildings. This was all while the streets of Washington were closing down in after-school programs and focus on physical fitness, academic achievement and preparation for the cortège to the Capital bearing the body of President Reagan. work with adults who serve as mentors and role models, there is a strong chance The purpose of this trip was to encourage support for the appropriations from that these kids will succeed. One of the guiding principles of the Foundation is the Justice Department and Housing & Urban Development. Meetings focused to encourage children to pursue their goals and highest dreams by achieving in on the importance of getting kids on the right path—including the issues of school and becoming responsible citizens. Inherent in our effort is to see that childhood obesity, mentoring, education, physical fitness and life skills. many children have a chance at an equal opportunity, not to become equal, but The trio met with Senators Ernest Hollings (SC), Lindsey Graham (SC) and to become different—to realize whatever unique potential he/she possesses. The Rick Santorum (PA), and Rep. John Spratt (SC), Rep. Tom Osborne (NE), children and the programs we fund Rep. Paul Ryan (WI), Rep. Howard Coble (NC) and Rep. Robert Scott (VA). incorporate tennis and education in THE WORLD IS NOT A The senators agreed to lend support to Sen. Byron Dorgan (ND) who has their scheme of things—they plan PLEASANT PLACE TO BE taken the lead on the Justice request and the congressmen were asked to fol- their shots, are fair about the lines and the world is not a pleasant place low Rep. Norm Dicks’ (WA) lead on the House side. We also requested that score when they have the opportunity. to be without the Senators reach out to Senator Ted Stevens (AK) to help to move the appro- I came across a poem by Nikki someone to hold and be held by priations forward. Giovanni that hit home with me in stating how important it is to have a river would stop “someone” who cares—through your its flow if only support of the Foundation, we know a stream were there The Board Makes a Difference you care. to receive it Please join me in offering your an ocean would never laugh The Board is an administrative, policy-making body that establishes the congratulations to our recipients. You, framework for the Foundation's operations. It delegates responsibility for such if clouds weren’t there operations to the executive director, who, in turn, directs the staff that carries out as donors, have helped make these to kiss her tears awards possible and we are delighted the Foundation's work within established policies and procedures. to introduce you our 2004 College the world is not We are pleased to introduce you to two of our Directors-at-Large. Scholarship awardees. a pleasant place to be without See you at the Open! someone Mary McLean Wilson. Taught tennis professionally for a number of years, and in 1990 she met her future husband on the tennis courts. They both compete internationally, and Mary competes in the USTA National Age Division Come Out to the US Open Tournaments. In 2001, she received the Betty Gray Washington Sportsmanship Award, which is especially and Support the Foundation! prestigious because it was voted on by her peers. Mary is an active participant on the Foundation’s College Scholarship Committee. She ✔Former President and Mrs. George H.W. Last year’s inaugural ProAm was a huge and her husband, Ralph, owner of the Buffalo Bills football team, live in Grosse Bush will be the honored guests at the success, serving up an exciting day of Foundation’s 4th Annual OPENing Night tennis and good friends while raising Pointe, Michigan, and Palm Beach, . Gala in the President’s Suite on Monday, nearly $100,000 for the USTA Tennis & August 30. We anticipate a sold-out Education Foundation. Fred Shen. CEO of Shen, Milsom & Wilke, Inc., an event for the fourth consecutive year The event provides a first hand experience international technology consulting firm based in New and are delighted that Patrick McEnroe of what it’s like to be a US Open player, York City. Fred is an active member of the Foundation’s and Pam Shriver will be our Masters of and each of the amateur participants will new “Paver Project” Committee for the USTA’s National Ceremonies. be paired with US Open Seniors Tennis Center. He and his wife, Irene, are avid tennis fans competitors. and live in Connecticut. ✔If you are on the Club Level in Arthur Ashe Stadium, stop by the booth housing This experience of a lifetime includes: the Silver Tennis Collection of Wimbledon • Breakfast in the US Open Players’ lounge to see their collection of tennis memora- with participating pros and host Board of Directors bilia and lovely jewelry and scarves Wayne Bryan. • Being one of 16 amateur participants to Michael L. Ainslie Michael Goldstein Julia A. Levering Pam Shriver offered for sale—a percentage of sales Matthew Bronfman join 16 Senior US Open professionals to Andre Hawaux Elizabeth L. Mathieu, Esq. Gordon A. Smith will be donated to the Foundation. Howard B. Cowan Cheryl Haywood Lawrence A. Rand Tiina Bougas Smith play in a round-robin format for two hours. Gary L. Davis Mervin A. Heller, Jr. Missie Rennie Rosalind P.Walter ✔It’s time to grab your racquets and brush • 2 invitations to enjoy lunch and watch the David N. Dinkins John B. Hess Carlos A. Rodriguez Mary McLean Wilson Karen Martin-Eliezer up on your serve! Harman International US Open women’s semifinal matches from Franklin R. Johnson Alan G. Schwartz Barbara S. Wynne Zina Garrison Robert H. Lessin Fred Shen has signed on once again as the sponsor the comfort of a luxury suite. of the Foundation’s 2nd Annual ProAm The fee for participation is $5,000 per Professional Player Advisory Council on Friday, September 10, at the USTA amateur and space is limited. All proceeds National Tennis Center. will benefit the USTA T&EF. To register James Blake Mary Joe Fenandez Patrick McEnroe Pam Shriver or for more information, please call (301) Mary Carillo Zina Garrison Andy Roddick Alexandra Stevenson 229-5401 or e-mail [email protected]. Jim Courier Chanda Rubin MaliVai Washington Todd Martin More Grants Awarded in May Grand Slam Wine Tasting at Sotheby’s Attracts Programs in 22 States and District of Columbia Have Benefited New & Longtime Foundation Supporters from Foundation Disbursements The USTA Tennis & Education Foundation’s new scholarship partner, The USTA Tennis & Education Foundation awarded 17 grants in spring of MassMutual generously sponsored a “Grand Slam Wine Tasting” at Sotheby’s 2004, totaling $354,500. Grants were awarded to programs that successfully New York on March 3. combine tennis and education and help children grow to be productive citizens. Noted restaurateurs Julian Niccolini of Four Seasons, Danny Meyer of Eleven This brings to 22 the number of states and the District of Columbia to benefit Madison Park and Jeff Kadish of Django provided refreshments and joined ten- from Foundation grants since 2000. nis greats Mary Carillo and Jim Courier, U.S. Davis Cup captain and Olympic Spring 2004 grant recipients are: • Greater Miami Tennis Foundation, tennis coach Patrick McEnroe, and Sotheby’s Senior Vice President-Wine Jamie • Althea Gibson Foundation, Newark, NJ Miami, FL Ritchie for a lively panel discussion featuring the wines of the evening. • Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis Association, • HERO, Inc., Purchase, NY Foundation President Pam Shriver served as Master of Ceremonies. Philadelphia, PA • Houston Tennis Association-NJTL, • Birmingham Area Tennis Association, Houston, TX Foundation Board member Matthew Bronfman of ACI Capital chaired the Birmingham, AL • Lutheran Social Ministry of the Southwest, event and was assisted by Committee members Michael Goldstein and Cheryl • Boys & Girls Club of Nampa, Nampa, ID Tucson, AZ Haywood. • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, • National Junior Tennis League of Frances B. Emerson, Senior Vice President, MassMutual Financial Group, Knoxville, TN , Indianapolis, IN presented Pam Shriver and Karen Martin-Eliezer with a $525,000 check to • East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring (EPATT), • Prince George’s Tennis & Education mark their three-year college scholarship partnership with the Foundation. Stanford, CA Foundation, Upper Marlboro, MD The evening featured an auction of exclusive items, including an opportunity • Eastside Girls & Boys Club, Wichita Falls, TX • Tenacity, Inc., Boston, MA to play on center court at Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA National Tennis • Greater Baltimore Tennis Patrons • Tennis Opportunity Program, Chicago, IL Center, home of the US Open, and a behind-the-scenes tour of Sotheby’s and Association, Baltimore, MD • Youth Tennis Advantage, San Francisco, CA “The Estate of Katharine Hepburn” auction by Leila Dunbar, Senior The Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis Association works with children 4-18 years VP/Director of the Collectibles Department of Sotheby’s and an appraiser on of age in Philadelphia and Norristown (PA) and Camden (NJ). Its “Read PBS’ Antiques Roadshow. Many thanks to other supporters including Natori Aloud” component will be introduced, along with tennis, at 62 National Junior Company, Ferragamo, Evian, Grand Hyatt , PC Connection, Tennis League (NJTL) sites—reaching 6,200 children—this summer. Lillian Vernon, Major League Baseball, Pepsi Cola, the NY Jets, and WNET-PBS. A unique proposal from the Boys & Girls Club of Nampa, Idaho, designed We hope you will plan to attend our Grand Slam Wine Tasting in March to reduce gang activity and offer work skills and a curriculum adapted for each 2005, which Sotheby’s has, again, graciously offered to host. student was approved for funding. In Knoxville, Tennessee, the Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley was awarded a grant for their “Tennis for Life” program in which 120 children, ages Thanks to You, Our Students are 8-12, are given the opportunity to strengthen their academic skills and build life skills, such as leadership and self-discipline. Succeeding in College! Tucson’s Lutheran Social Ministry’s “Tennis 4 Anyone & Education Victoria Lee, sophomore, Rose-Hulman Collaboration Project” also received Foundation support. This program provides “I was the 2003 recipient of the Dwight F. Davis Memorial Scholarship and wanted to services for 252 children living in public housing to help them achieve success thank the USTA Tennis & Education Foundation again for the award. I also wanted to let in school and develop lifelong wellness plans. you know that I finished the year with a 3.39/4.00 GPA. I’m officially a sophomore and “It is rewarding to see how programs across the country are using the I’ve earned 46 credit hours this year.” Foundation’s funding to help children develop healthy lifestyles and succeed in Brett Rogers, sophomore, Northeastern University school,” said Pam Shriver, President of the USTA T&EF. “We also are grateful “I’ve had a very exciting and fulfilling first year of college, both in the classroom and on the to the USTA, corporations and individual donors, because their support makes courts. New experiences and new friends abound…I can’t wait to see what next year has it all possible.” in store.” The second round of 2004 Foundation funding will be awarded in Orlando Navejas, sophomore, University of California-Irvine December. The deadline for those grant applications is October 15, 2004. “The adjustment from high school senior to college freshman has been the greatest challenge I have ever experienced. Having survived my first year at the University of California-Irvine, however, has done wonders for my self-confidence and self-esteem. In high school, I was used to straight As. In college, even with triple the effort, I hope and pray for Foundation Board Welcomes New Members Bs…I have used the scholarship I received from the USTA for my bookstore purchases and it has been a tremendous help…thank you so much!” Three individuals have recently been elected to the Board of Directors of the USTA Tennis & Education Foundation: Howard B. Cowan, Gary L. Davis and Gordon A. Smith. Howard B. Cowan of New York City is the Founder and President of Cowan Financial Group. He has been awarded many industry honors, including the Thank You from Denver, Colorado! Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company’s highest honor, the National “Many of the kids in our program struggle in school trying to find some Chairman’s Trophy, for an unprecedented 15 years of managing their number peaceful space that is safe and nurturing…our coaches, teachers, tutors and vol- one agency. unteers provide that, along with consistency, tennis instruction and academic Gary L. Davis of New Jersey is Manager of Airport Operations for the Port support. There truly are no words to describe the smiles on their faces the first Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport. time the ball goes over the net and remains in play, the first time they win a He previously practiced law in Indianapolis. point, the first time they win the match, the first time they see that they can do Gordon A. Smith of Atlanta is a senior partner in the firm of King & better in a subject they’ve been struggling with.” Spaulding, LLP. He is a board member of the USTA, the Southern Tennis —Ghana Kaulius, Executive Director, Patrons Foundation and the Georgia Tennis Foundation. Net Results, Colorado

Dwight F. Davis, III (1936-2004) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dwight F. Davis, III. Dwight was an active member of the USTA Tennis & Education Foundation Board of Directors and will be sorely missed. His involvement with and dedication to the Scholarship Committee and most recently with the Paver Project were inspirational. Donor List

Unrestricted Contributions/Gifts through 6/30/04. The USTA Tennis & Education Foundation is grateful to the following individuals and companies for their generous support of our mission. Every effort has been made to be complete and accurate, but in compiling such listings, errors may occur. If you should notice inaccuracies, please contact the Foundation’s office at 914-696-7223 so we can correct our records.

Mr. & Mrs. John Ahern Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cook Mr. & Mrs. Reed Hall Mr. & Mrs. John Lichtenheld Ms. Claudia Peltz Mr. & Mrs. Barry Slotnick Charles B. Israel Foundation Mr. Michael Ainslie Ms. Angela Costa Mr. & Mrs. Robert Halpin Mr. & Mrs. Peter Liguori Mr. Kenneth Peltz Mr. & Mrs. Renny Smith Clark Associates Funeral Home Ms. Margaret Allport Mr. & Mrs. Howard Cowan Mr. D. Lee Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Likar Mr. Nelson Peltz Ms. Helen Snyder The Lori & Mark Fife Ms. Roz Anderson Ms. Bettie Crawford Mr. & Mrs. James Hardie Dr. Morton Linder Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Pennecca Ms. Catherine Sokoloff Foundation Ms. Patricia Angus Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Crisci Mr. André Hawaux Mr. & Mrs. Richard Long Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Perito Ms. Laurette Stamis H & H Accounting Ms. Ellen August Mr. Frank Crisi Mr. & Mrs. William Hayward, Jr. Judge Edmund Ludwig Ms. Phyllis Pessolano Ms. Ellen Starace Il Faggiano Ristorante Corp. Ms. Randee Bank Drs. Richard and Sue Dakin Mr. & Mrs. George Haywood Ms. Laura Macbeth The Picchiello Family Mr. & Mrs. Darrel Stoskopf Katz & Katz, P.C. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Barbara Mr. & Mrs. Dwight F. Davis, III Mr. & Mrs. George Henning Ms. Eileen Mack Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Picone Ms. Carol Stotts The Kenney Family Ms. Lori Battista Mr. & Mrs. Gary Davis Mr. Jay Hershenson Ms. Susie Mackenzie Ms. Gloria Plourde Ms. Linda Tavolacci Foundation, Inc. Ms. Dorothy Bayer Ms. Suzanne De Chillo Ms. Caroline Herz Ms. Julie Main Ms. Lori Harrison Port Mr. & Mrs. David H. Taylor, Jr. Kent Family Fund Mr. William Bechtel Mr. & Mrs. Mark DeCuffa Dr. & Mrs. Sidney Hiller Ms. Lina Malatesta Mr. & Mrs. W. Ross Porter Mrs. Marie Teixeira L.A. Sports & Entertainment Mr. & Mrs. Walter Bell, Jr. Mr. Robert Delzio Mr. & Mrs. Howard Hinds Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Malatesta Mr. & Mrs. Karl Preusse Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tesoro Commission Mr. Andrew Bendheim Mr. Paul Demar Mr. & Mrs. Karl Hinrichs The Malatesta Family Mr. Edgar Pyatt Mr. & Mrs. Joe and Lance-Kashian & Co. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Bergman Mr. John DeVivo Mr. David C. Hochberg Ms. Joyce Malley Ms. Margaret Quartironi Kay Tisserand Frances and Jack Levy Ms. Donna Bernstein Ms. Christine Dunajewski Mr. & Mrs. David Howe Ms. Maria Marino Mr. Roberto Ragone Mr. & Mrs. Regina and Foundation Ms. Sally Bliss Ms. Elizabeth Elfenbein Mr. Chuck Hung-Hsi Fung Ms. Judith Marshall Rama S. Rai Frank Tomasulo Lifestyle Family Fitness Mr. Guido Boniello Mr. & Mrs. John Ellis Ms. Kim Hutchinson Ms. Karen Marshe Ms. Christine Rankin Ms. Cheryl Trembone L’Isle de France Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Boniello Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Fales Mr. Justin Israel Dr. Daniel Mason Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rau Mr. Bahar Uttam MassMutual Financial Group Mr. Michael Borkowsky Mr. Paul Fedele Mr. & Mrs. George Jacobsen Mr. Lee Mather, Jr. Ms. Carolyn Rieger-Smart Ms. Eunice Valdivia North County Dental Care Mr. Dean B. Borman Ms. Annunziata Fedele Mr. & Mrs. Barent Johnson Ms. Elizabeth Mathieu Mrs. Erika Roland Bjarne Vatne Swanson Funeral Home Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bowman Mr. Edgar Feingold Mr. Ted Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Bradford Matson Mr. Neil Romanski Mr. & Mrs. Chet Vogel Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Bressman Ms. Karen Feldman Mr. & Mrs. Horace Jordan Ms. Lois McDowell Ms. Patricia Rosafort Mrs. Edward Wagner The Foundation gratefully Ms. Cynthia Bridges Mr. Robert Fenninger Mr. & Mrs. Christian Jussel Mr. Raymond McGuire Mr. & Mrs. Scott Rosen Mr. & Mrs. Philip Walden acknowledges gifts made Mr. & Mrs. Ray Brodie Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fife Ms. Laurie Kahmi Mr. Roger McLean Mr. Jeffrey Rowan Mrs. Felicia Walker in tribute/memory of the Mr. Robert Brodsky, Esq. Ms. Patricia Freebody Mrs. Louise Katz Mr. Adam Meister Ms. Maryellen Ruggiero Ms. Joyce Wall following individuals: Ms. Geraldine Brown Mr. & Mrs. Selwyn Freed Mr. Johnson Kimuyu Mr. & Mrs. Charles Menges Mr. & Mrs. Saverio Sadovia Ms. Rosalind Walter Howard Blum Ms. Kimberly Bucci Ms. Louise Freeman Mr. Florence Kirkwood Mr. John D. Meyercord Mr. Jeffrey Saferstein Dr. George Weiss Gene Buwick Ms. Marlie Buehler Ms. Susan Freshour Mr. & Mrs. John Kleinops Mr. Scott Miller Mr. & Mrs. Mani Sanguily Mr. & Mrs. Lowell and Dwight F. Davis, III Mr. & Mrs. Tony Bueti Mr. John Friedler Mr. Mark Kollar Ms. Jean Mills Ms. Nancy Sansone Rosemary Wilkes Mark Goldhirsh Mr. & Mrs. William Bundy J.A. Frost Mr. Andrew Korson Mr. & Mrs. Ben Miraglia Mr. & Mrs. John Santos Mr. Eddie Williams Jane Guest Mrs. Dawn Bush Ms. Martha Fulton Mr. Bruce Korson Mr. & Mrs. John Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Schlau Ms. Shirley Wold Len Jacobsen Mrs. Diana Cable Mrs. Elaine Galen Ms. Toby Kownacki Ms. Anita Mullin Ms. Marian Schott Ms. Adele Wolff Irwin Kamke Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Cabrera Mr. James Giannone Mr. & Mrs. Ken Kraus Mr. & Mrs. Stafford Murray Dr. Joel Schram Mr. & Mrs. James Wood James Khota Teshima Mr. Richard Cambareri Ms. Judith Ann Gilligan Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Kugel Mr. Daryl Myers Mr. Robert Schuster Ms. Barbara Wynne Eve Kraft Ms. Lisa Camerino Mr. & Mrs. Andy Glaser Ms. Lisa Kurbiel Mr. Joseph Napolitano Mr. & Mrs. Alan Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yozzo Palma Malatesta Ms. Jan Caminit Ms. Virginia Glass Ms. Sharon Ladd Ms. Marie Naranca Mr. & Mrs. Carlo and Mr. & Mrs. Zygmunt Zieba Carlyle Ottley Dr. Philip Caplan Mr. & Mrs. Jay Glassman Mr. & Mrs. Lantz Dr. Antoinette Nigro Emilia Sclafani Mr. Joshua Zimman Alan G. Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. John Carbone Ms. Lucille Goffi Mr. & Mrs. Giuseppe Larizza Mr. & Mrs. Frank Nosek Ms. Michelle Scott American Family Insurance H.B. Snyder,Jr. Ms. Mary Carillo Mr. Richard Goldberg Mr. Gary Lawrence Mr. Joseph Nunn Ms. Rebecca Seawright Group Herbert Swan Mr. & Mrs. John Carter Mr. Michael Goldstein Ms. Ann Layden Mr. & Mrs. Gene Oberdorfer Mr. David Seifer Best Plumbing Supply Inc. Geoffrey Wood Ms. Angela R. Casale Mr. & Mrs. George Gowen Mr. Loizos Lazarides Ms. Catherine O’Neal Ms. Lauren Shamilzadeh Bob Horne and Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Cazort Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Greville Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Leonard Mr. Cyrus Oskoui Mr. Joe Shane Laurie Lindenbaum Fund Ms. Charlotte Clevenger Mr. & Mrs. George Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Levering Ms. Diana Ostrander Ms. Pam Shriver Carnegie Museums of Mr. Edward Colker Ms. Barbara Guski Mr. & Mrs. Murray Levy Ms. Anna Panzera Dr. Gary D. Simon Pittsburgh

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