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Protecting Significant Natural, Scenic and Farm Lands, and Advancing Stewardship, Now and For All Future Generations

Our Annual Report New Waterfront Park for Milton Township BOOST TO FARMLAND PROTECTION Water is on everyone's minds these days. Access to fresh, clean water is a global problem that may be hard for some of us to fully appreciate, given northern Michigan’s incredible abundance of high quality lakes and streams. But if we’ve learned nothing else from the sad and tragic events in Flint, it’s that we should never take this resource for granted. This important lesson was driven home to me last summer when our family traveled to California on vacation. While driving through the Central Valley during a record drought, I noticed a roadside farm market offering fresh sweet cherries. Our oldest son told the farmer we live on the Old Mission Peninsula in northern Michigan, and the man’s voice became hushed and almost reverent at the mere mention of our home. He told us that we have the “best cherries on the planet,” and remarked that we are truly blessed to have plenty of water. He explained that his region was running out of water, imperiling his very way of life. After that encounter, I know for certain our sons will never look at Grand Traverse Bay with the same eyes. This year, we celebrate our 25th anniversary. From day one, your Conservancy has made watershed protection a top priority. And while we have accomplished so much in every corner of our region, we don’t plan to slow down now. From left to right: William, Leonard, Martin, Our board knows that clean water is fundamental to our quality of Becky and Glen Chown in California, 2015 life and the strength of our economy, and we’ve made accelerating our water quality protection efforts a top strategic goal going forward. We hope you, our loyal supporters, will help us protect the lands most crucial to the health of our watersheds and give the gift of clean water to future generations.

Glen Chown, GTRLC Executive Director

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04 MILTON TOWNSHIP WATERFRONT PARK WHAT’S 06 INSIDE LAND STEWARDSHIP: CRUCIAL VOLUNTEERS 08 GIVING FOR THE FUTURE 10 BIG BOOST TO FARMLAND PROTECTION EFFORTS DON’T MISS THE SPRING EVENTS FEATURE | P. 12 12 GTRLC SPRING EVENTS

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2 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 LONGTIME GTRLC VOLUNTEER PROVIDES CRITICAL WONDER WOMAN SUPPORT Linda Forster with GTRLC staff member Marissa Garrock

If something needs to be done, the Grand Traverse do very easily, which frees up the staff to focus on Regional Land Conservancy can always count on their work,” she said. Linda Forster to do it – and odds are she’ll be Linda works closely with Drew Broadway, GTRLC’s smiling the whole time. administrative assistant, and the rest of the Linda has been a regular and dependable GTRLC administration team. volunteer for about three years. Her first contact “Without Linda I don’t know how I would manage,” with the conservancy came in 2012 when she Drew said. “I greatly appreciate everything she attended an event at what is now the Timbers does.” Recreation Area in Long Lake Township, and she GTRLC Executive Director Glen Chown is also decided shortly thereafter to start volunteering on grateful for Linda’s continued service. a regular basis. “The importance of Linda’s work cannot be Although she sometimes helps outdoors, Linda overstated,” he said. “She gives us that extra layer of spends most of her time at GTRLC helping support to make sure we can continue to collectively around the office. As a retired secretary, she’s do the best job we can when it comes to land very familiar with what it takes to keep an office protection.” running smoothly. Her many responsibilities include organizing documents, sending thank you letters, Linda, a mother of three and grandmother of three, answering phones, assisting with accounts payable is proud to be a part of the GTRLC family. She’s a and much more. lifelong outdoor enthusiast, so volunteering for an organization that works hard to preserve the region’s “It’s nice to feel like I’m being helpful in every way natural beauty is a perfect fit. that I can,” she said. “And these are things I’m well acquainted with.” “I’ve always loved hiking, I love the water, I love being out in nature, so this was very important to She knows that her work in and around the me to be able to do something like this.” I just really office allows GTRLC staff to better focus on the believe in what the land conservancy is doing, and conservancy’s core mission. I’m so grateful to be a part of it.” “I have found that there are a lot of tasks that I can

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MILTON TOWNSHIP BEACH

A key land acquisition will allow people of all ages and abilities to access nature in Antrim County’s Milton Township. The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is working Location of the proposed new park on Elk Lake closely with the township and helped it secure a $491,000 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant to purchase the Water's Edge Resort. a $30,000 grant for a universal access kayak launch. The roughly 0.65-acre property along Elk Lake in Other features – including restrooms, parking, a Kewadin was the final piece the township needed to playground and more – will be designed with universal create a waterfront park. access in mind. “We are absolutely thrilled,” said Liz Atkinson, Milton “We want to make it friendly for everybody,” Township Treasurer. “It’s just going to be a fantastic Atkinson said. opportunity for people to use the waterfront there, and The fully-envisioned park may take a few years to there’s just not enough access to water in the area.” materialize, township parks and recreation committee Milton Township provided $172,500 as a local match to member Bob Kingon said, as officials plan to apply for the trust fund grant, and GTRLC is actively fundraising additional grants. But the township plans to get the to gather the remaining $102,000 needed for land universal access kayak launch in operation yet this year, acquisition costs and the demolition of several existing and GTRLC hopes to help manage deconstruction of structures. most resort buildings as soon as possible, creating an “We’re close, but we’re not there yet,” GTRLC open area along the water. Executive Director Glen Chown said. “Donor support “That will be a nice public amenity just in itself,” will be critical to get this to the finish line.” GTRLC Land Protection Specialist Todd Vigland said. The township had already acquired parcels contiguous Township officials are thankful for GTRLC, which helped to the Water's Edge property, but needed this piece to write the MNRTF grant application, negotiate with the tie it all together. Plans call for demolition of most of property owners, raise matching funds for the grant the old resort buildings and eventual development of a and more. Since the landowners didn’t want to wait for park with a wide variety of features and 380 total feet the sometimes lengthy MNTRF process, GTRLC also of shoreline. temporarily purchased the resort in anticipation of the “People are excited; they’re happy,” Atkinson said. grant and will soon transfer it to Milton Township. “It’s all very positive.” “I’ve just loved working with the Conservancy. It’s a The township’s goal is to create a barrier-free park bunch of professional, kind-hearted people,” Atkinson that can be used by people of all ages and abilities. said. “To me they have just the perfect temperament. To that end, Rotary Charities of Traverse City provided

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We are absolutely thrilled. It’s just going to be a fantastic opportunity for people to use the waterfront there, and there’s just not enough access to water in the area.

– Liz Atkinson, Milton Township Treasurer

It’s just ‘What do you want to do and how can we “We’ve always believed that helping communities help?’ It’s been a great experience.” with their goals of providing access to nature is an GTRLC has dozens of similar municipal assists extremely important part of our work,” he said. “This under its belt, but Chown said this project is park will certainly be enjoyed by local citizens for particularly exciting. generations to come.”

To support this project, contact GTRLC Existing buildings Fund Development Director Anthony Rupard at the Water's Edge at (231) 929-7911 or [email protected]. Resort

The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) • 10,558 acres protected turns 40 in 2016. The Trust Fund uses money • 30.1 miles of shoreline on rivers, collected from the sale and lease of state-owned lakes and streams mineral rights to help communities acquire and • $55,521,652 in MNRTF grants develop lands for public recreation. GTRLC has • Leveraging $18,048,830 worked extensively with local units of government on in local matches 46 MNRTF projects:

GTRLC.ORG 5 Foote said. “The biggest benefit is their ongoing presence at a site to quickly identify issues that arise.” Volunteers regularly report downed trees, trail issues and other problems directly to GTRLC staffers, prompting quick response. Beginning in 2015, GTRLC started an online system that allows volunteers to easily notify conservancy staff of issues. “Thanks to this reporting system, we can HELPING get the location and can go out and fix problems much more quickly,” David said. HANDS A timely response can make a huge difference when it comes to invasive VOLUNTEERS ARE species, some of which spread very, very rapidly. Invasive species monitoring and CRITICAL TO GTRLC’S removal is an extremely important aspect of GTRLC’s work, as such species can LAND STEWARDSHIP permanently alter the ecology of an area EFFORTS if left unchecked. “Volunteers often notice invasive plant species that we need to identify early Steve Lagerquist’s face still lights up when “It was just so neat to see so many people before the problem gets away from us,” he thinks back on the “Bucket Brigade.” rise to the occasion and help us with that David said. “Something like baby’s project,” he said. “We absolutely couldn’t breath, if it gets to seed one time, it Steve, a Land Stewardship Specialist with have done it without them.” goes everywhere.” GTRLC, fondly recalls the two days in 2010 when dozens of volunteers converged at Every year, volunteers play a crucial role in Volunteer Preserve Steward Paula Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature GTRLC’s stewardship efforts. The Dreeszen has mapped garlic mustard at Preserve to tackle a significant erosion stewardship team, responsible for 34 Arcadia Dunes for several seasons, problem at Old Baldy, preserves and several allowing staff and volunteers to quickly the preserve’s beloved other protected and effectively remove the plants. And centerpiece. properties spread Thom Yocum, another longtime volunteer It was so neat to see so across five counties, is Preserve Steward, has been very active Standing side by side, glad to have the help. at his home preserve of Wilcox-Palmer- roughly 70 volunteers many people rise to the Shah near Elk Rapids. from throughout the Volunteers help in community passed occasion and help us with many, many ways. “Tom single-handedly eradicated the buckets of sand up Aside from the actual spotted knapweed from the beach,” the south entrance hill that project. We absolutely hard labor involved in David said. to Old Baldy to trail building, In addition to situations in which the remediate years of couldn’t have done it maintenance and other Conservancy puts out the call to erosion from people matters, they also volunteers to tackle a specific project, climbing up the slope. without them. provide invaluable businesses and organizations throughout assistance in invasive the region also frequently contact us for When the project was Steve Lagerquist, species monitoring and group volunteer opportunities. complete – Steve GTRLC Land Stewardship Specialist removal, hazard Stewardship staff looks at its goals for estimates a whopping identification, habitat improvement and the year and determines a viable, 10 cubic yards of sand were moved much more. Each preserve has a previously-identified project that will between the two work days – a set of designated volunteer preserve steward simultaneously advance the cable suspension stairs were installed to that serves as a main point of contact for Conservancy’s mission and provide substantially reduce future erosion issues. the stewardship team. meaningful work for the volunteers. The work was tremendously important from an ecological perspective, and Steve “Perhaps the most important thing “We will never create ‘make-work’ remains grateful to the people who took volunteers do is to keep their eyes peeled projects,” Volunteer Program Specialist the time to help. on their regular visits to GTRLC Nate Richardson said. “Nobody wins in preserves,” Stewardship Director David those situations.” 6 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 VOLUNTEER Q&A Q: Where can I find out about volunteer opportunities? Q: Do I get to pick where I work or what I do? A: All volunteer work days are listed on GTRLC's events A: Most people choose to volunteer at a property close to them, calendar (www.gtrlc.org/events). You can also fill out a though all opportunities throughout the region are open to volunteer request form (found under the Volunteer tab on everyone. Some folks choose to participate in group work our website) to receive an e-newsletter that includes days, while others choose to do independent preserve upcoming opportunities. monitoring and report observations back to the conservancy. Scheduled volunteer workdays are determined by our Q: What kind of volunteer opportunities are there? stewardship staff based on current needs and the best A: Typical volunteer work is outdoors, caring for GTRLC- management of our land, but people with ideas outside of protected lands. Tasks include trail building, invasive those opportunities should feel free to contact us. species removal, seed collection, seedling planting and much more. Some of the work can be physically Q: How often do I volunteer? demanding, but all fitness levels are welcome and A: It’s up to you! Some of our volunteers help out one day a appreciated. Non-field work opportunities are also year, others contribute hundreds of hours. occasionally available. Volunteers are always No matter what, please feel good about whatever you are encouraged to call with questions about the nature of able to do – it all helps! the work.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Nate Richardson at (231) 929-7911. Volunteer events are also listed on our website at www.gtlrc.org/events.

volunteers out to help build trails on multiple occasions. “I knew volunteers would flock to GTRLC because they are a well-respected organization and are well known and supported in our community,” she said. “Further, since our positions at Chemical Bank keep us inside, we all welcome the chance to get out and enjoy fresh air and inspiring sights.” The Chemical team was surprised to find out how much work went into building a trail, Susan said, but had plenty of fun while working. These large groups of volunteers – engaging in our work, if they understand “The staff from GTRLC was patient in whether from a business or drawn from what we’re doing – and why – it becomes providing instruction and insight into what the community at large – help the more meaningful and also allows them to we would accomplish and how others stewardship staff tackle major projects be ambassadors for us in the community” would enjoy what we would create,” Susan that require more manpower. Several of David said. said. “We learned our efforts were these projects are identified each year and appreciated and would be long-lasting. Steve, who oversees plenty of trail building accomplished through volunteer We were all encouraged to go back to the and maintenance projects, said he enjoys work days. site and enjoy it for years to come!” teaching his volunteers about the “There’s a lot that we do ourselves, but significance of the protected property on David and Steve are both impressed by having volunteers really allows us to bite which they’re working. That way, he and thankful for the scores of volunteers off these bigger chunks,” Steve said. “We knows, a trail build project is even more who share GTRLC’s work each year. just won’t pull the trigger on some of those enjoyable. “They get to feel great because “They recognize that these are their bigger projects without them.” they made something that actually allows resources, these are their landscapes,” people to get out and see these special Stewardship staff makes every effort to David said. “Their commitment to help places,” he said. educate volunteers as they work, which certainly shows that they care about them improves the volunteer experience and Susan Sheldon, a Senior Vice President at and about keeping the Grand Traverse allows for word of the Conservancy’s Chemical Bank in Traverse City, has region one of the most beautiful in positive impact to spread. “When they’re brought a group of Chemical Bank the world.”

GTRLC.ORG 7 GIVING FOR THE FUTURE

“When I look at the fact that we work very hard for our money, and that we have to budget, I thought: What would I feel very good in my life about giving to?” Rita said. “When we committed to this, it felt so good knowing our money was going to preserve and protect those lands I fell in love with.” Rudy works in sales at Hagerty Insurance Agency. Rita has a long history in TV and radio in Northern Michigan, including hosting the Good Morning Michigan Land Champions Program Allows Rudy & Rita Melotti, show on TV 29&8 in the 1990s. They met at GTRLC Land Champions Northwestern Michigan College in 1981 after Interlochen Couple to Make Monthly Gifts both had moved up from downstate. When she was younger, Rita Melotti knew she needed more Rita’s first taste of nature during her urban upbringing was room to roam. on regular trips to Girl Scout camps, where horseback Growing up in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Rita felt riding, camping and other outdoor activities got her in tune caged in. Constricted. Stifled. She made use of parks with the outdoors. scattered here and there, but she knew she wasn’t made to “I knew, at that point, I just had to have more nature. I live the city life forever. knew the city wasn’t right for me,” she said. “Once I got my “I remember building after building, looking out our first taste of camping, I was all over it.” backyard and seeing home after home,” she said. “I She also worked in a youth conservation group that built a thought: ‘Someday, I want to look at nature out my back nature trail in a park near her home – a project that window.’” instilled in her a sense of how important it is to pass on a Rita and her husband, Andrew “Rudy” Bishop, now live the love of the land. dream at their home near Interlochen. Their back door “At the end of the day, I remember feeling so good knowing looks over an open field with a forest in the distance, and that future generations would be able to use that to they make use of wonderful hiking opportunities that start connect with nature,” she said. the second they step off their property. Rita and Rudy first were inspired by the Conservancy “The peacefulness, the smells, the sounds, all of that during the sweeping Coastal Campaign, which resulted in combined, I can’t even begin to explain what nature does to the protection of more than 6,000 acres in what is now the inner soul and the body,” Rita said. “It’s a reinvigorating Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Preserve, Green Point Dunes experience.” and an extension of the Betsie Dunes Nature Preserve. Since not a day goes by that Rita and Rudy don’t feel Arcadia alone was set to become an exclusive community thankful to live in such a beautiful area, they’re a perfect fit with a golf course surrounded by more than 200 homes for the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy’s Land – something that deeply troubled the couple. Champion program. Land Champions support critical, day- to-day operations by making regular monthly gifts. “I thought, oh dear, they’ve got to preserve it,” Rita said. “They’ve got to fight this battle and they’ve got to win this Rita and Rudy had given to GTRLC for several years before one, it’s critical.” signing on as Land Champions in July 2013. It was the first They went on to learn about all of the other land protection organization they decided to give to on a monthly basis, and they feel great about their decision.

8 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 New Guidebook Focuses on the Trails the Conservancy has accomplished, inspiring them to Along M-22 become donors. “As I looked at different articles seeing the lands you’ve protected and the relationships you’ve garnered, it just blew my mind over the years.” The Grand Traverse Regional Land Rita and Rudy are big fans of GTRLC’s regular publications, Conservancy has teamed up with the Leelanau which highlight preservation efforts, donors, volunteers and Conservancy and MichiganTrailMaps.com to much more. produce a new guidebook; The Trails of M-22. “This is when I know my money is going to a good cause,” The full-color, 192-page book focuses on 40 Rita said, holding a recent Landscript. “It’s all about accountability, and you’ve proved so often over the years that of the most beautiful trails that are accessed this is an organization I can feel so good about supporting.” from the scenic M-22 corridor, which serves as Rudy also loves that his money is staying local – and helping the gateway to more than two-dozen preserves keep the areas he loves stay as beautiful as possible. protected by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy in Manistee and Benzie “You guys are here. This is where we live,” he said. “This is our piece of God’s country.” Counties and the Leelanau Conservancy in Leelanau County. The couple recently upped their monthly donation in response to a challenge from The Carls Foundation, which The Trails of M-22 was written by Jim offered to double annual donations of those donors who DuFresne, one of the best known outdoor increased their gift. writers in the Midwest and author of more “When I can see that my money is going to double, well than 20 books including Isle Royale National Hello! Why in the heck wouldn’t you donate?” Rita said. “If Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes and 50 my 30 turns into 60, or my 60 turns into 120, it’s just a great, Hikes in Michigan. Along with outstanding great thing.” photography, the guidebook features more Rita and Rudy are well aware that GTRLC’s work will be than 40 trail maps with larger, more detailed increasingly important as development pressure ramps up in versions available from MichiganTrailMaps. the region. com (www.michigantrailmaps.com) which can “We knew moons ago what a special area this was,” Rita be downloaded to smart phones and tablets or said. “But now the population is really starting to grow, the as PDF files to be printed later. building is happening more, the traffic is worse … it scares you.” "Support from Land Champions like Rita and Rudy is absolutely critical to Conservancy operations," Executive Director Glen Chown said. "We are very grateful for and The Trails of M-22 is $19.95 and is available on humbled by people who help us accomplish our mission by our website: www.gtrlc.org. providing monthly gifts."

GTRLC.ORG 9 FEDERAL GRANT TO BOOST GTRLC’S FARMLAND PROTECTION EFFORTS Photo | Michael Jordan

The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy County. Not only are these crops tremendously is part of a group that received nearly $8 million important for the local economy, but the farms on in federal funding for critical water and land which they’re grown actively help protect the conservation efforts throughout northwest quality of water that flows into the bay. Michigan. “If you look at the hydrology of a natural forest The unique partnership, called the Tribal Stream system and the hydrology of an orchard, it’s and Michigan Fruitbelt Collaborative, includes similar,” said Matt McDonough, GTRLC Director GTRLC, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and of Land Protection. “This type of agriculture helps Chippewa Indians, the Leelanau Conservancy and preserve water quality, so preserving that kind of the Conservation Resource Alliance. It was formed agriculture is very important.” to protect water quality, safeguard farming and The topography and composition of these farms improve wildlife habitat in the Grand Traverse also lends itself to water protection. Bay watershed. “Most of the farms are not just agriculture, but In February, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow there are woodlands, creeks, lowlands, all sorts of announced the $7.9 million grant through the buffers,” GTRLC Executive Director Glen Chown 2014 Farm Bill’s Regional Conservation Partnership said. “A well-managed fruit farm has almost the Program. The grant will be paid out over five same water quality benefits as a forest.” years, and the collaborative will raise an additional $8 million in matching private funding during In addition to GTLRC’s efforts, the Conservation the same time period. Resource Alliance will work to improve dozens of places where roads cross streams and assist with Roughly $2.8 million of the federal allotment will the removal of small, privately owned dams and be used to protect farmland within GTRLC’s the Leelanau Conservancy will protect critical service area, particularly the high-value crops farmland in that county. The Grand Traverse Band along the fruit belt that starts in Acme Township will, among other things, focus on restoration of and stretches north along the bay into Antrim critical areas where roads cross streams.

10 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 Celebrating Land Lovers From Throughout Our Community

This year, as part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy’s 25 anniversary, we are excited to feature a special series celebrating Land Lovers from throughout our community.

This year-long series of postcards showcases a group of people whose passion and purpose sets an example in their communities and inspires others to support efforts to protect the places we all love.

Though these people come from Photo | Michael Jordan different places and backgrounds, they all share a deep love for our land and how important it is to protect it – now and for future generations.

Watch for Land Lovers in your mailbox, on Facebook and on our website: www.gtrlc.org. Land Lovers photography by Andy Wakeman

“This gives each of us money to do what we’re already land in those agricultural preservation zones.” really good at,” McDonough said. Money not sent to those programs will be used to McDonough said a large portion of GTRLC’s grant secure conservation easements on critical pieces of allotment will be used to bolster existing purchase of farmland within the watershed. development rights (PDR) programs in Acme and Chown is thrilled that the federal government as well possibly Peninsula Township. In each program, voters as the Grand Traverse Band are recognizing and approved millages that generate income for the appreciating the link between farmland protection and township to purchase farmers’ development rights, water quality. protecting farms from development. Existing funds in each of these programs can be used as a local match “This recognizes that our work on the nexus of for the RCPP dollars. farmland preservation and water quality protection and improvement could be a national model,” he said. “We’ll be able to stretch those local dollars so much farther,” he said. “This will help those programs have a much more significant impact in terms of protecting

GTRLC.ORG 11 SPRING EVENTS Photo | Kathy Partin

Our Spring events feature a wonderful set of opportunities to get Wildflower Hikes | outdoors, learn about some fantastic GTRLC preserves and celebrate 10 a.m. May 3 & May 10, Pete’s Woods/ our 25th anniversary! Arcadia Dunes In addition to our own exciting events, some of our outings this season Preserve Steward Paula Dreeszen will are in partnership with The Benzie Audubon Club and Green Elk Rapids. lead her annual wildflower hikes in The Audubon Club promotes an appreciation for and a better the beautiful Pete's Woods area of understanding of the plants and animals in Northern Michigan, Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature and Green Elk Rapids is a volunteer community group that works to Preserve. Pete's Woods is known for raise awareness of an appreciation for environmental issues in our its incredible display of spring region. We’re delighted to work with both groups. ephemeral wildflowers. Meet at the Swamp Road parking lot south of To see a full list of events, or to RSVP for an event, Joyfield Road. The hike will be about visit www.gtrlc.org/events. 1.5 miles long. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes! Trail Clean-up | Trails of M-22 Book Release Party | 10 a.m. April 15, Arcadia Dunes 1 p.m. April 16, Stormcloud Brewing Company, Frankfort Join GTRLC to help tidy up the coastal preserves trails. After a brief Join GTRLC and training the group will split up to www.michigantrailmaps.com cover as many miles of trail as founder and established author Jim possible. Bring a hand saw and Dufresne for the release of The lopper style pruners if you have Trails of M-22. Along with them. GTRLC will also provide tools. outstanding photography, the Please dress for the weather, wear guidebook features more than 40 comfortable shoes and bring water. trail maps. (see story on page 9) Photo | Paula Dreezen Light refreshments will be provided. Meet at the St. Pierre parking area. Nature Hike | 1 p.m. April 28, George & Ada Reffitt Richard Louv | Spring Bird Hike | Nature Preserve 8 a.m. April 16, Arcadia 6:30 p.m. May 4 in Elk Rapids, 6:30 p.m. The George and Ada Reffiitt May 5 in Traverse City Join the Benzie Audubon Club for Nature Preserve is bursting with Green ER will host journalist and its always popular spring birding things to see in the Spring! Join author Richard Louv for presentations outing in the Arcadia area. The club GTRLC Land Steward Chris in Elk Rapids (Peterman Auditorium) is expected to visit a few GTRLC Garrock for a hike at his on May 4 and Traverse City (Hagerty preserves to see waterfowl and ecologically diverse preserve that's Center) on May 5. Louv is the author spring migrants. Meet at Arcadia right in the heart of town. Wear of eight books about the Beach at the west end of Lake comfortable shoes and dress for connections between family, nature Street in Arcadia. Those with the weather! questions can contact Doug Cook and community. Details and ticket information are available at at (231) 871-0503. www.greenelkrapids.org.

12 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 Nature Hike | 5:30 p.m. May 20, Maple Bay Photo | Carl Freeman Join Green ER for a hike with local botanist Angie Lucas of GTRLC at the Maple Bay Natural Area. This spectacular protected habitat is home to many unique plant species, including Lake Huron Tansy and Pitcher's Thistle. Learn about ongoing stewardship efforts to protect these threatened endemic Great Lakes plant species, and along the way hike leaders will show how to identify some of the native spring plants that may be in bloom along the beach or in the forested dune and swale habitat. Spring Bird Hike | 8 a.m. May 20, Arcadia GTRLC Preserve Steward Paula Dreeszen will wear her Benzie Audubon Club hat as she tells guests about the wonderful warblers that visit Arcadia this time of year. Hidden Gems | Garlic Mustard Pull | Meet at Arcadia Beach at the west Photo | Paula Dreezen 7 p.m. May 26, Rare Bird Brewpub 10 a.m. May 26, Meet in Elberta end of Lake Street in Arcadia. in Traverse City Garlic mustard is one of the most Botanical Hike | Many people have lived in the problematic invasive species in our 3:30 p.m. May 21, Pete’s Woods Grand Traverse area for years region. Join GTRLC Land GTRLC Preserve Steward Angie without seeing some of the region's Stewardship Specialist Jon Troop Lucas, a member of the Great Lakes most spectacular natural gems. to learn about this pesky plant and Chapter of the Michigan Botanical Meet GTRLC communications - more importantly - help remove it Club, will lead a hike at Pete's specialists Art Bukowski and Nate from the Elisabeth Parr Nature Woods in Arcadia Dunes. For those Richardson at Rare Bird Brewpub Preserve. Wear comfortable shoes, interested, Leelanau Conservancy for a brief overview of some GTRLC dress for the weather and bring staff will hold a hike at Palmer natural areas you just can't miss! gardening gloves if desired. Insect Woods at 1 p.m. the same day, Guests will leave with directions repellent and a sack lunch are also in partnership with the and information about the recommended. Meet at Elberta botanical club. preserves, which they can visit on waterfront park. their own.

GTRLC.ORG 13 Together, we’ve accomplished so much in our first 25 years. Some of our region’s most special places are now protected forever – a promise that requires ongoing work. Our land stewards strive to restore and improve the ecologic health of every property we care for, all while creating the most thoughtful and sustainable opportunities for access to and enjoyment of our natural environment. Just as we couldn’t have protected more than 39,000 acres of natural, scenic and farm lands without the generous support of donors who believe in our mission, our promise to provide the best possible care for the lands we all love also relies on those who help fund the need. Thanks to the forward thinking of supporters, GTRLC has more than $11 million invested in a variety of long-term funds. Functioning like endowment funds, the principal of these long-term funds remains intact, and only a portion of the investment earnings is expended annually, subject to Board-mandated spending policies that are geared toward growth and sustainability. We are thankful to have this investment and we are also aware that the need for additional funding will grow as we continue to protect more critical lands. Planned gifts as part of estate planning and gifts directly to our stewardship endowment ensure that the places we care for are beautiful and healthy now – and perhaps even more so for the many generations that come after us. Please consider a gift to strengthen our stewardship endowment. After all, forever is a long time.

Glen Chown, GTRLC Executive Director

GTRLC LONG-TERM & ENDOWMENT FUNDS GTRLC holds over $11 million in long-term and endowment funds. Some of the funds are donor-restricted and help support the ongoing stewardship of easements and preserves. 9% % $1,008,944 3 % $332,479 24 $2,724,778

Board-designated long-term fund Board-designated for easement defense Donor-restricted and Board-designated for preserve stewardship Charitable gift annuities from donors 4% $401,050 Donor-restricted Endowment funds that support our mission

60% $6,754,716

14 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 GTRLC REVENUES GTRLC EXPENSES Fundraising, including Interest income % communication materials 0 Other (fees, events, in support of raising funds Gain from merchandise, etc.) 12% investments 7.5% 1.5% Management and general % administration 3 7% Preserve and Easement Donations

16.5% Public grants

81%

71.5% Program services, including day-to-day Private donations operations and costs incurred to protect and steward land

GTRLC Consolidated Statement of Activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 TEMPORARILY PERMANENTLY UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL REVENUE & SUPPORT Private Donations $ 1,424,258 $ 2,005,882 $ 50,268 $ 3,480,408 Public Grants 14,893 788,286 803,179 Preserve and Easement Donations 144,400 144,400 Gain From Investments 18,893 54,473 73,366 Interest Income 1,477 83 -- 1,560 Other (fees, events, merchandise, etc.) 41,209 326,028 -- 367,237 Net Assets Released from Restriction: 2,921,153 (2,921,153) -- Liens Released on Nature Preserves -- (264,604) 264,604 -- Total Revenue & Support 4,421,883 133,395 314,872 4,870,150

EXPENSES Program Services, including day-to-day operations and costs incurred to protect and steward land 4,054,532 -- -- 4,054,532 Management and General Administration 344,654 -- -- 344,654 Fundraising, including communication materials in support of raising funds 589,695 -- -- 589,695 Total Expenses 4,988,881 -- -- 4,988,881 CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (566,998) 133,395 314,872 (118,731) NET ASSETS, Beginning of Year 5,109,689 13,504,510 17,893,782 36,507,981 NET ASSETS, End of Year $ 4,542,691 13,637,905 18,208,654 36,389,250

GTRLC.ORG 15 HONORARIUMS January 1 - Dec 31, 2015 Gifts were made in honor of the names shown in bold.

Mimi & Gary Appel Matthew & Therese Leslie Li & Max Ahlborn G. Patrick & M. Judy Nick & Cheryl James & Christina Forsyth Victoria Kobliner Nerbonne Springsteen MacInnes Christopher & Mike & Nancy Nerbonne Peter & Barbara Kelly Forsyth Barbara Lyon Springsteen David & Marianne Elk Rapids Garden Club Leroy & Mary Lou Appelt Carl Freeman Owens Susan Steinmetz Sarah, John, Noah Marilyn & Kenneth James MacInnes David & Dennis Morin Jane & Steve Fish & Owen Pavelek Henry Robert Carstens Emily & Carlos Palmer Marian Stoll & Connie Armstrong Carl Fry Bob Marshall Bill & Susie Vidrih Roger Hoopingarner & Chuck Grabiel Andrea Fry Ryan, Kelly, Maya & Gerry Hansen Constance Metcalf Erin Fry Reese Fisher David & Iris Petritz Christine, Jeff & James & Christina Allen Taylor Nancy Baglan Phillip & Shannon Mary & Bill Fairgrieve Amy Baglan Haldaman Tom Goebel MacInnes Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Robert J. Marshall Dr. Terrie Taylor George L. Petritz Grandpa Nick Biebel Realtors Ashley Biebel Nancy & Phillip Meek James & Christina Lou Anna & Roy Simon Jack & Ruth Harris Anonymous MacInnes Jeanne Townsend Rob Biebel Paul McCann Kathy & Tom Lehner Althea Petritz Ashley Biebel Kathy & Paul Weiner Tracy Hobbs Ed & Jayne Messina Laura Lee Petritz Ron & Cynthia Tschudy Andrew Biskupski Linda Hibdon Douglas & Margaret James & Christina Stephen Phillips Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Wozniak MacInnes Realtors The Irwin Family Grandpa Lou Vogeli Scot Egleston Lisa, Pete & Mr. Bill Peyton Ashley Biebel Lois Breimeier David Meyer Ballintyn Family Carol Breimeier & Harry & June Janis William Gittlen & Dori, Jennie, Pat and all Mark & Janet Janis Fred Nelson Sarah Campbell Randi Richner the folks at Watervale Jerry Jehle Cedric Richner Glen Chown Kathy & Thomas Jenkins Janet Jehle David & Donna Miller Kay Charter Tom & Janet Tobe Catalina Salas & Dan & Polly Welburn Ed & Margaret Jones Bo Manning Thomas & Marcy Douglas Peter Clason Harriet Miller-Brown Joe & Marie Haezebrouck Barbara Manning Welburn Todd Clason Emilia Rennie

Steve & Dosie Kermode AJ & Caroline Siegmann Joan & Will Wolfe Paula & Bryce Dreeszen James & Christina Robert Miner James & LaRayne Gerald Brusher & Tom & Myrna Hitchman MacInnes Dylan Miner & Siegmann Estrella Torrez Elizabeth Wolfe Brusher The Finn-Lesseks John & Joanne Kreag Jason & Havilah Kenneth Knowles Keith & Holly Kreag Bob Mittendorf Siegmann Erin Mittendorf Christine Fade Katie Krezoski & James & LaRayne & Stan Fisher Luke Evans Margaret Moran Siegmann David & Marianne Charles Ruggles Paolo & Patty DeMaria Bill & Mary Smith Appelt Richard & Marty Brauer Mark & Barb Kuhlmann Doris & Art Nerbonne David Foote Anne & Matt Kuhlmann G. Patrick & M. Judy The Smucker Cottage Jennifer & Brian Jaffe John & Lynne Lampert Nerbonne Jane Crowner Douglas & Margaret Wozniak | 2015| We are deeply grateful to the following supporters GIFTS IN-KIND for their contributions:

Arcadia Bluff Golf Club Robert & Kathleen Garvey Monsma Marketing Corporation American Spoon Foods Gillison Excavating, Inc. Kate Pearson & Steve Cruzen Ken Barber Great Lakes Business Systems, Inc. St. Ambrose Cellars Black Star Farms Barry & Evelyn Harper Still Grinning Kitchens The Boathouse Tracy Hobbs & Eddie Sullivan Storm Cloud Brewing Bowers Harbor Vineyards Bruce & Terry Hooper Wunsch Family Farms Lisa Cooley Lane Plumbing & Heating Engle Ridge Farm Brenda Lemmert

16 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 MEMORIALS January 1 - Dec 31, 2015 Gifts were made in memory of the names shown in bold.

Curt Abrahamson Helen & Ken Macleod Walter & Mary Drake Bryan & Lorrie Groenevelt Ross & Emily Abrahamson Stephen Majercik Charles & Penelope Curry Patricia & John Hanley Robert & Nancy Marshall Harold S. Hansen & Naomi H. Lois Anderson Porter & Sherrie Martin Wilford & Pauline Earle Bodenstab Foundation Charles & Linda Kehr Thomas & Deborah McMullen Randall & Janet Maxwell David & Margaret Hauser Jodie, Joey, Rod & Ruth Reid Bonnie Mikkelsen & Tim Dewick Roy Easterwood Rosemary & Richard Henriksen Bill & Jeane Bartels Ellen Miller Betsy Easterwood Bill Herrington & Leslie Fouse Thomas & Nancy Schulte Robert & Joyce Mims Paul & Nancy Jacobs Mark & Joan Nadolski Mary Jordan Ehlert Jennifer & Brian Jaffe Emerson Battersby Joyce Phelps Ted Ehlert Joe & Angela Karbowski Linda Boldizar Ridgewood Condo Association Natalie Field John & Sally Korstad Mildred & Alvin Behling Beverly Seifert The John Riley Family Karen Kuehlhorn Carol & Henry Mundie Marion Shroyer William & Pat Lamarra Michiel & Lin Van Nieuwstadt Zac Fochtman Gregory & Audrey Landsfeld Edith Blackhurst Brian Weisman Scott, Jane & Luke Fochtman Robin Lane Gayle & Stephen Stewart John Robert Williams Richard & Colleen Lewis John Gaines & Terrie Taylor Dave & Joyce Looman William Brashear Anonymous John & Mona Wilson Ben Lowe Anita Goor Kay Winter Larry Garber Gregory & Stephanie Luyt John Briggs John Wunsch & Laura Wigfield Todd & Susan Vigland Dave & Barb Mahan Michael & Libby Robold Sally & Patrick Manke Jack Cosner Abby Gartland Aaron Mansfield Van A. Burd Dan & Jean Gallo Senator Jason & Suzanne Allen Joseph & Norma Mariage Joyce & Garland Hicks Carl Schmidt & Kathy Gallo Anderson Outdoor Services, Inc. Robert & Nancy Marshall Krista Beach Raymond & Geri Maxbauer John Buxton Roger Crandall Bruce & Jeanne Beers Sandra Barger Matt & Ann McDonough Susanne Buxton Norman Bell & Gail Parry Jean Bedell & Judd Fuller Barbara McNitt Dorothy Boorse Robert Byron Nancy & James Brake Michigan State University & Gary Wernsing Jill Byron Thomas & Mary Bridge Fisheries and Scott Bouma & Angie Lucas Paula Brousseau Wildlife Department Beverly Cady Steve & Celaine Daniel Butler Daniel, Laura & Nikki Millward Judith Farley Bouma-Prediger Richard Cicone & Carolyn Burke Patrick & Cathlin Murphy Anne Brasie Phyllis Riedeman Cartwright Julie Crandall Doug Myles Michael & B.K. Byrne John & CJ Cartwright Scott & Bonnie Crandall James Myles & Debra Quinn John & Pam Cameron Versile & Sylvia Dawson Marsha Myles Ed Chan Michael & Elizabeth Caracciolo Diane & Robin Edgington Catherine Nehil Miriam Chan Daniel & Darlene Casciano Jim & Kari Fisher Michele Nelson Matt Cauchy & Ellen Kohler Donald Chown Fred & Donna Galster Gary & Sue Nichols Glen & Rebecca Chown Catherine & Roland Akre Faith & John Hershiser The Niergarth Family Mary Christian & Hal Reed Ross & Brenda Biederman Alan & Cindy Hickman Ellen Northway William & Sandra Church W. Dean & Carol Bigelow Gordon Holland Deborah Ochs & Lou Ann & Robert Churchill Irene Brown Steve Kalchik Richard Kosinski Gary & Jane Clark Mike & Leigh Chapin Duane & Kathleen Laubach Jack & Carol Olson John & Sandy Connor James & Kay Charter Marjorie Lessard Roger & Jennifer Ovink Jeffrey & Cindy Crosby David Chown Peter & Barbara Lewis Priscilla Payne Dan Brady Painting & Janet Mortensen-Chown Barbara McDowell & Meara Perrin Services, LLC John Chown Victoria Kiley Monnie Peters Robert & Arlene Dean Rob & Diane Collier Kurt & Donna McDowell Thomas Phillips Jr. Dale & Deborah Dekuiper Lorraine Demars Ed McDuffie Thomas & Ann Post Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth Matt & Dana Drake Rebecca & Tyler Morris Ben Purdy & Rebecca Teahen Michael & Teckla Dettmer John & Gina Erb Matt & Michelle Perkins Anthony & Korin Quinn Elizabeth G. & Stanley F. Dole Elizabeth Fox William Poyfair Gordon & Carol Rebresh Paula & Bryce Dreeszen Kathleen & Mark Guy Ann & Max Schwandt Carmela & Michael Reid Peg Dunn William & Kathleen Hanson Darlene Sexton Teresa Reid Trina Edwards Steve & Annie Hogler Janice & Leon Somers Greg & Terri Reisig Patricia Fagg Michelle Hogler Deborah & Tom Southworth Tom & Jana Rockne Robert & Barbara Ferguson Frank Houser Martin & Sue Steiner Charles & Sara Rodeck Shirley Forton Teresa & Daniel Husted W. Daniel & Ann Marie Steiner Terry & Robbi Rogers David & Margaret Foster Jennifer & Brian Jaffe Karen Szcodronski Robert & Grace Rudd Bertel & Alice Froysland Charles & Linda Kehr Sara-Jo Vidor RW Popp Excavating, Tom & Karen Gartland Phyllis Kidd Rick & Sigrid Westerhof Ron & Bridget Popp Karen Gartland's Jon Krempel Marilyn & Jacklyn White Tom Schramski Brothers & Sisters Audrey LeLievre William & Laurie Sears John & Ann Gerhardt Roger LeLievre Margaret Dodd Heather & Rick Shumaker Thomas & Cynthia Gilbertson Terry LeLievre & Janine Pat & Lyn Salathiel Jim & Laura Shumate Family Margaret Goeman Anderson Richard & Pamela Simons

GTRLC.ORG 17 Memorials Continued

Amy & Kevand Smith Richard & Shirley Murray Susan & George Timmons Doris & Art Nerbonne Bonita & Bryan Smith Sandra O'Niel Dori Turner Mike & Nancy Nerbonne Harold & Ellen Snyder Corinne Plough

Angie Spencer Donna & Lawrence Probes Joseph Magliochetti Clifton (Kip) Newell Rod & Joan Durgin Max & Reatha Cochran Mark, Kathy & Laura Spencer Greg & Terri Reisig Julie Spoto Charles & Sara Rodeck Eric Marsden Gordon Nordbeck Ralph & Gloria Stearley Ann Rogers Robbie & Barbara Marsden Will & Barbara Lynch Talbot Family Terry & Robbi Rogers Noah & Rebecca Toly Jo & Pug Rundio Ann Martin Maxine Pelizzari* Richard & Peggy Townsend William Scharf Margaret Forgione Chemical Bank Cindy Carr Marek Ulicny Marilyn Schuler Marion Maurer Stanley & Judy Verheul Sondra Shaw-Hardy Larry & Ann DeVergilio Sylvester Penney Phil & BB Vollmer Heather & Rick Shumaker Dennis & Mary Penney Richard & Mary Walker Sally Somsel Mary Lou McGue Nancy & Kent Walton Robert & Janice Taylor Barbara Graves Michael Plester Marie Plester George & Patricia Weber Elizabeth Terrell Mickey Mike Gloria Whelan Seth & Sara Tramm Lois Feichtenbiner Jerry Power Jason & Arianne Whittaker Bonnie Willings Patricia Power Robert & Catherine Williams Michael & Laverna Witkop Ruth Milford Mike, Gloria & Charlie Wolf Timothy Milford Elmer J. & Genie Rabanus

Richard & Kathryn Woods Tom Jeffrey Carol Rabanus Lester & Natalie Dragstedt Betty Miller John & Peggy Zachman Richard J. & Carolyn M. Bill Radecky Robert L. Jessup Colleen Ghering Blum Foundation Anonymous Elizabeth Jessup Evan Craig Jo & Crawford Morris Carl Rauschert John R. Jones Ann Guldberg Joanne & David Frantz John & CJ Cartwright Mariah Jones Tom Guldberg Nancy Morrison R. Gordon Reinel Grace Joppich Leon N. Harris Dennis Arouca & Cheryl Reinel Gerald & Ann Swaney Anne Treadway Jim & Dottie Spousta Zora Richardson Oscar & Kelly Kraft Nat Balch Lloyd Hendry Jan Leuallen Katherine & Keith Lindstrand & Mariquita Morrison Patricia & William Hendry Charlie Boulding & William & Beatrice Ritchie Ingeborg Kraimer James L. Highsaw Robin Morrison Frances & Robert Holmes Jeanne Ehinger Bruce & Rhoda Bush Mildred Calhoun & Joseph Schorer Sandy & Patsy Robinson Jim Highsaw & Linda Prentice Boyd Kuieck Joanne & David Frantz Jane & Carol Highsaw Karen Kerrigan David & Jody Charlton Marcia Gest James Peter Rodes Louis & Florence Honhart Elwin Larkin David & Betsy Glass Michael & Libby Robold Anne Honhart & Jean Smith Medley Larkin Christopher Gores Ruth Hutchison Gretel Rutledge Jack Hood Bob Lorenz Kirkland & Ellis Foundation Martha Basile Mary Blandin Tamara Everett David & Roberta Bolig Gilbert & Anne Bogley Norbert Knapke James Macey Bruce & Libby Krone Lynn & John Fisher Rupert & Marcia Boynton Julia Freeman Michael Cain & William & Sheri Beecroft John Kuehn & Elaine Crowley Maggie Duncan Janet McDonell Beverly Hundley Linda Raymond Eileen Kief Michael & Elizabeth Chamberlin Mary Engdahl Janette McMahan John & Char Ester MarySlade Morrison David & Jean Long Kay Christian Alice Martin Rob & Diane Collier James Hallstrom Linda Nanez Linda & Craig Hanson Dick & Ellie Paulsen Helen "Bernice" Mason Sheryl Coston & Betsy Davidson Maureen McCabe-Power Laura Dahl John & Wilma Hultman Monnie Peters Gregg & Sue Johnson Regan, Cheryl & Donald Power Kenneth & Janet Engle Yasmin Richmond Barton & Sarah Faylor Terry & Debbie Keller & Garret Rayfield David & Barb Krause Jim Rowe & Ruth Hoppe Gordon & Lois Haack Hertha Shulze Jane Hardwicke James & Kirsten Levinsohn Frederic S. Shaffer Jr. Family Mary Link Limited Partnership 2 Janice & William Simpson Karla Herbold Ann Stock Jake Hood Pat Luedders Karen Sodke Joel & Marilyn Hood Sharon McKinley Emily Todd Herbert E. Sawin Mary Hood Merlin Miller Becky Tucker Eric & Amy Mueller Jim & Diana Huckle Stephen & Sarah Nault Michael Wright Pat Sawin Michael & Jean Johns Philip Okun Jason & Melissa Wyper Judy & Stephen Pagliuca Eda June Scott Wayne & Ruthanne Kladder Charles Riepe Adele Murphy Wendy Scott Phil & Margaret Knapp Dave Murphy & Sue Peters Kristie & Gaylon Ross Patricia & Robert Lewallen John & Theresa Pelizzari Mary Margaret Shalda Judith & Rod Long Wylie & Donald Schaffer Chad & Monica Evans Elizabeth Melkild Skandal Ltd. Denton W. Nelson Donna Miller Jon & Patricia Sommer Michele Nelson

18 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 Photo | Nate Richardson

George E. Shambaugh Jr. Leroy Stephens Jack Vliet Oral Maxillofacial George & Roberta Shambaugh Richard Rzeszewski John & Diane Boley Surgical Consultants Gerald Clark Ann Simmonds

Richard Showers Dr. Ed Stilwill Bethany & Edward Eisch Joan Weddell Will & Barbara Lynch Thomas & Barbara Auer Doris Ellery Robert & Elaine Weddell Pamela Shultz Marianne Maize Stuart David & Robin Fisher Claire Mott White Brian & Maripat Allen Carol Rabanus Sandra & Charles Fritz Matthew Norwood Peter Amsterdam Robbie & Joe Rabanus Peter & Cynthia Garwood Sara Berg Lynn & Chris Holmes Don Wright

Trudy Crandall Lou Ann & Richard Tasch Maggie Kelly John & Linda Hewett Gary & Carol Tasch Sivert & Marian Glarum Dave & Marcia Lewandowski Rick Tasch Margaret & Jack Goodnoe Paul & Lydia Murray Carol Zaremba Joseph & Edwina Anthony Mary Gorecki James Myles & Debra Quinn Neomi TePaske Jane Juett Ann Leidy & Elizabeth Arsenault Mark Pandick Greg & Joy Porritt Sarah & John McCallum Althea Petritz Daniel & Janice Proudfoot Elizabeth Neidhardt Thomas & Shirley Price Aja Razumny & Julie Pfrangle Beth & Jeff Schenck Peter Wood Tom & Vickie Ross Tom & Catherine Sullivan Karen Szcodronski & Family Marilyn Whittaker Walt Thompson Jane VanEtten Lillie Faye Shaw David & Ellen Whitehead John R. Spencer Dee Wilkinson Hagerty Insurance Norman S. Ueno Product Development Emiko Ueno Pamela Weddell *All gifts designated to Cathy & Paul Minster Merilyn Ueno & Douglas Zernow Pat Luedders Pelizzari Natural Area The Spencer Family David VanderMeer Catherine Murphy & John & Jeanne VanderMeer Hannah Somensatto

GTRLC.ORG 19 THE CONSERVANCY FUND

The following donors made gifts and/or pledge payments to The Conservancy Fund between January 1 and December 31, 2015. Your gifts to this unrestricted fund allows us to build a steady, reliable income to meet our day-to-day financial needs and keep our organization strong and our programs thriving. Please note: Pledge commitments made, but not yet received, are acknowledged in the year or years when payments are made. We could not be more grateful for your generous support.

GIFTS OF $25,000 GIFTS OF $10,000 GIFTS OF $5,000 or MORE – $24,999 – $9,999 Charles & Nancy Brickman Anonymous (3) Anonymous (1) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher F. Carls Foundation Tripp Amdur Aultra Ventures Hamp Community Foundation John & Lynn Collins Steven & Kathryn Bandstra Mr. Peter K. Hamp & Grand Traverse Regional Dick & Carol Crout Foundation Dr. Leela Hamp Land Conservancy Elizabeth G. & Barry Hibben Endowment Beers Family Foundation Stanley F. Dole Jim & Diana Huckle Jim & Diana Huckle Family Paul & Amanda Brink Clifford & Norma Fox Foundation Gloria & Leith Butler Mariel Foundation Kresge Foundation T. Grace Macdonald Pierce Family Charitable Land Trust Alliance Community Foundation Peggy Martin for the National Foundation Josephine Marquis & Robert & Joyce Mims Capital Region Rotary Charities of Joseph Fraser Traverse City Charles Stewart Mott Harry Cribbs Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Foundation Mary & William Swift McMullen Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Hamp James & Debbie Norling Phillip & Nancy Meek Hamp Family Fund: Pat Temple Oleson Foundation Ken & Susan Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Hamp Andrew M. Vander Molen Ralph L. & Winifred E. Foundation The Norling Charitable Fund Polk Foundation Mr. Michael F. Hamp Donald & Glenna Southwell Robert & Pauline Young

GIFTS OF $2,500 – $4,999 Anonymous (1) Kathy Magliochetti Dick & Sue Bingham Robert Martin Dan & Lisa Brickman Pamela & Dan Prevo Harry & Betsy Calcutt Ronald & Donna Reffitt Cherry Republic Patricia Sharpnack Rich & Susan Erwin Lou Anna & Roy Simon George Fabe Fund of Kathy & Rolf Stadheim the Greater Cincinnati John Robert Williams & Foundation Terrie Taylor Janet Garvey & Ronald & Martha Jack Maddox Yocum Family Fund The Hansen Family at the Community Charitable Fund Foundation Iceman Promotions, Inc. Michael and Trish Young

Photo | Nate Richardson

20 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 GIFTS OF $1,000 – $2,499 Anonymous (4) Flory-Shultz Charitable Wayne & Ruthanne Kladder Pat Sawin Carl & Betsy Anderson Gift Fund Steven Kraft & Carol Burns David & Pam Seabury Dennis Arouca & Frederic S. Shaffer Jr. Family Bruce & Libby Krone Nancy Seasholes Limited Partnership 2 Anne Treadway Jackie & Bob Kunnen Gregory Seman Robert & Nancy Baglan Martha Garber & Elizabeth Bruning Kathy & Tom Lehner Benjamin & Adele Shambaugh Barbara Bailey & James & Kirsten Levinsohn Michael & Suzette Simpson Anthony Kramer Dan & Rachele Gartland Leslie Li & Brian Ahlborn Skillman Foundation Mack & Lorraine Beers James & Lauri Gartner Don & Lou Anne Lindemann David & Lynn Starkey Ross & Brenda Biederman Kevin & Sharron Gay Katherine & Keith Lindstrand Steelcase Foundation Brian Blood Jeremy Gibson & Carolyn McDonald Ed & Nancy Lyon Eric & Nancy Stehouwer Nena Bonadarenko Jim & Mary Gilson Gregory & Lissa Magel Beatrice Stone Lois Breimeier Cheryl & Luke Goodenough Robert & Nancy Marshall David & Sara Taft Norton & Mary Lee Bretz Drew Gores & Ann McPhail Mary & Robert Treadway Robert Buckner George Warrington McWilliams/Piraino Paul & Nancy Tousley Ruth Starke Burkhead Kathleen & Mark Guy Family Foundation Sue & Norm Ulbrich William R. Burleigh William & Kathleen Hanson Sue & Steve Meholic Family Foundation Nancy VandenBerg Jane Hardwicke Dave Murphy & Sue Peters Robert Carstens Diane & John VanderVeen Liz Hardy & Tom Kienbaum Cynthia & Scott Paradise Elisabeth Case M. Sue Waltz Barry & Evelyn Harper Dick & Ellie Paulsen William & Edith Christoph Kathy & Paul Weiner Jack & Ruth Harris Karl Pearson Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Gloria Whelan Realtors Jessica Hatch John & Theresa Pelizzari George Wickstrom Community Foundation Will Heelan Ed & Patty Petrick Drs. Todd & Deb Wilson LouAnn's Endowment for John Heiam & Lois Goldstein David & Ellen Petrick Janet Wolf Women's Leadership Mike Hennesey Gary Pomeroy Woodward Family Foundation Joseph & Leslie Cook Jack & Martha Hicks Timothy & Margaret Price Endowment Fund William & Paula Cordes Tom & Myrna Hitchman Anne & Joseph Purpura Yoga for Health Nancy & Sarah Cotcamp Greg Holmes & Katherine Roth R.M. Young Company Frank R. & Faye M. Zimmerman Marcia & Ted Curran Al & Julie Hurd Carol Rabanus Family Endowment at the Community Foundation J. Bennett & Tauna Donaldson Jennifer & Brian Jaffe Royce Ragland & Jean Edwards June 8th Foundation Kenneth Bloem Jack & Donna Fahlen Charles & Linda Kehr Philip Ruedi & Laura Staich Tom & Linda Farrell Jeanie & Murray Kilgour Jo & Pug Rundio Katie & Chuck King Kevin & Lisa Russell

GIFTS OF $1 – $999 Anonymous (16) Brian & Maripat Allen Sallee & Thomas Anderson Deanna Arntson Jennifer Abel Terry Almquist Sally & Tracy Anderson Richard & Marion Arps Ross & Emily Abrahamson Patricia Alpers William & Paula Anderson Henry Doss & Christine Arvidson Jay & Shirley Adams Amazon Smile Foundation Janine Andrew John & Nancy Ashton Catherine Adler & Ellen Dehm Nicoline Ambrose Barry & D. Karen Andrews Randy & Peg Asmus Keith & Carol Adler American Endowment Larry & Sharon Andringa Chuck & Lilo Atkinson Aetna Foundation Foundation Joseph & Edwina Anthony Fred & Jean Auch Kirk & Cathy Agerson Barbara Jean Ames & David & Marianne Appelt Thomas & Barbara Auer Paula Robey Thomas & Judy Aja Arcadia House Bed & Richard & Patricia Austin Al & Margaret Ammons Catherine & Roland Akre Breakfast Bruce & Susan Auten Mark & Kris Ammons Bernadette & Peter Albers Jim & Betsy Argo William & Judith Avitts Jim & Roberta Amstadt Kimberly Albright & Jon & Mary Armstrong Anna & John Bachman Peter Amsterdam Michael Dow Connie Armstrong & Amy Baglan Bernard & Lorraine Anderson Chuck Grabiel Alfie Embroidery Inc. Kathy Baglan & Rob Frazier Chris & Diane Anderson Dale & Joycalin Arnold Margianne Alfonso Stephen Bahlke Joe & Kathryn Anderson Susan Arnold & Ralph Poelling Catherine Alfred Gary & Janet Baillod Richard & Linda Anderson Richard & Janice Arnold

GTRLC.ORG 21 THE CONSERVANCY FUND Gifts of $1 – $999, continued through page 31 Walter & Marilyn Baird Rosemary Berardi Mike & Amy Boros Eleanor Brownell Jan & Ed Baker Eugene Berg Rosaleen & Richard Borton Bruce & Erica Greer Family Julie Baker Sara Berg Kenneth & Jennifer Bosma Foundation Nick & Shirley Baker James Bergman & Charlie Boulding & Robin Morrison Daniel & Dawn Bruce Robert Baker & Kimberly Fletcher Penelope Hommel John Bowers James & Danielle Bruckbauer Stacy Baker Ralph & Lynda Bergsma Bowers Harbor Vineyard & Winery Liz & Peter Bruning Tom & Lori Baker Lenore Berlin Kerry & Thomas Bowes Gerald Brusher & Elizabeth Wolfe Brusher Nat Balch & Mariquita Morrison Arleta Bernson Guy Bowman Kimberly White & David Bucholtz Nicholaas Ballintyn & Rhonda Alison Berry Gloria & Jerry Boyd Herb & Dee Bucholtz Germany-Ballintyn Barbara Berry Jeanne Boyd Jo Bullis John Balmer & Roz Jaffe Barb & David Bersuder Rupert & Marcia Boynton Marilyn Burfiend Andrew & Eunice Barbera Warren & Barbara Berthelsen Margaret Brace Leann & Roger Burger Richard Barclay J. G. Marc Bertrand Curtis & Donna Braden David & Linda Burkey Rachel & Gentry Barden Robert, Liz & Tyler Bevier Thomas & Cynthia Bradley James & Barbara Burkholder William Bardens Ashley Biebel Mary Bramlage Craig & Martha Burns Peter & Karen Barnes Maryellen & Robert Bieder Marilyn & Arthur Branco Eunice Burns Robert & Gail Barnes Big Boy, Inc. Anne Brasie John & Susan Burns Deena Barshney W. Dean & Carol Bigelow Richard & Marty Brauer Virginia Burt Mark & Renee Bartell Nathan & Audra Bildeaux James & Patricia Braun Bruce & Rhoda Bush Martha Barton Dr. Charles & Mrs. Maria Bill Jim & Mary Jo Braun Faith Bushnell Martha Basile Don & Bonnie Bills Dr. Dan & Jeri Lynn Braunlin James & Michele Butcko Harriet Batson-Benson Mary & Tim Binder Eric Braverman Eric & Kelly Buth Patricia Bauer Ron & Stacey Bing Charles & Ester Breed Linda Butka & Bryan Olshove Joan Bauer & Doug Langham Michael & Mindy Binsfeld Carol Breimeier & Fred Nelson Susanne Buxton Bill & Gail Baughman Keith & Ethel Birchler James & Margery Breit Mary & Bruce Byl Donna Bauman Dr. Clifford & Carolyn Birge Susan Breuer Jon Bylsma & Jennifer Johnston Vickie Baumann Richard & Terrie Birndorf Barbara Brewer Jill Byron Michael & Patricia Beach James & Doris Bischoff James Brewer & Leslie Rebecca Beach Beverly & Robert Blair Littlefield-Brewer Michael Cain & Linda Raymond Rachel Beane & Eric Chown Scott & Suzette Blair John & Phyllis Brewster Ellen Calkins & Joseph Cipparone Walter & Elaine Beardslee Mary Blandin Bob & Nancy Brick Mildred Calhoun & Joseph Schorer Bill & Kathy Beck Alan Bliss & Jan McNish Robert Brick Evan & Virginia Calkins Anton Becker Peter & Eleanor Blitzer Tim Brick Stephen Calkins William & Sheri Beecroft Wes & Sharon Blizzard Elaine Bridges Tim Calkins & Carol Saltoun Nancy & Timothy Beeler Carolyn & Richard Block Carl & Ruth Brighton Michael & Nancy Call Ben Begley & Kathleen Wills Patricia Bloom Ronald & Patricia Britt Joan Callahan & Jennifer Crossen Reverend Ted Beiderwieden Steve & Margaret Blouw Drew Broadway Camp Arcadia Robert & Carol Beidler John & Karen Boals Jim & Candy Brody Bruce & Linda Campbell Robert & Nancy Beine Boccia Family Foundation David & Patricia Brogan Douglas Campbell & Sandy Robey Bell Title Lakeshore Carol Bocskay Tony & Beth Brolick Edwin Campbell Jean Bell & Catherine Mullin Gilbert & Anne Bogley Bob Bronson & Mary Nolan Frederick & Denise Campbell Sally Bell Eric & Lou Ann Bohman Joe & Elise Brooks Jonathan & Erin Campbell Zachary Bell & Rita Selden Linda Boldizar Gary & Beverly Brouwer Paul & Carole Campbell Marcia Bellinger & Irv Stoner John & Diane Boley Esther Brown Robert Campbell John Bellingham David & Roberta Bolig Irene Brown Thomas & Dianne Campbell Carl & Sally Benner Luise Bolleber Julie Brown Candle Factory Richard & Maria Bensel Joseph Boner Kathleen & Berry Brown Ellie Canfield Dennis & Marilyn Benson Joan & Alfred Bonney Larry & Connie Brown Kip & Sherry Cantrick Roger & Kathy Benson Norman Booth & Gail Zink Pamela & Ronald Brown Thomas & Amy Capua Debra Benton John & Jean Boquist Robert L. Brown Nancy Card Steven & Constance Benz Donna Boris Steven & Kelly Brown Karolina Carls Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club Lillian Borland Cindy Browne & Neil Lau Paul & Jean Carlson

22 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 Amy Carmien Dennis & Debra Coburn Don & Yvonne Cunkle Robert & Barbara Disse Margaret Carmody Max & Reatha Cochran Charles & Penelope Curry Larry & Eileen Dittmar Brad & Beth Carrington Sara Cockrell Karol Nelson Curtis Michael Dively Neil Carter Coding Products Diane Dabich James Dixon James & Holly Cartwright Joyce Cody Laura Dahl Peggy Dolane John & CJ Cartwright Robert & Debra Coffey Kate & Rick Dahlstrom John & Sharon Dolton William & Sandy Cartwright Richard & Janice Coggeshall George & Pat Daisy Aileen Dombrowski Ginny Cashbaugh Henry & Bonnie Cole James Dalley & Lois Brennan Nancy Donald Felix Casillas William & Joanne Cole Cortney & Chris Danbrook Jean Donaldson Richard & Tracey Cassard Dan & Shirley Coleman Lucia Danes Jill Dooley & Annette Brown Marlene & Terry Caszatt Rob & Diane Collier Stacy & Carol Daniels Ron & Carol Dooley Fred & Michelle Cepela Michael & Marion Collier James & Marjorie Daoust Robert Dotterrer & Jean Kosachick Mark Cerny Cynthia Collins David & Nancy Daugherty Dick & Guyla Doumanian Michael & Elizabeth Chamberlin Elizabeth Collins Tim & Laurie Daum Hank Dow Stephen Chambers Jo Collins David Webster Construction Sara Downey William Champion & Joanna Collins & Frank Greco John & Edith Davies Lester & Natalie Dragstedt Beverly Pylman Stella & John Collins Robert & Arlene Dean Claudia & Ken Drake Miriam Chan Lois & Fernando Colon Sharon Dean Matt & Dana Drake Mike & Leigh Chapin Nick & Virginia Colucci Ann & Richard DeBoer Eric & Kathy Dreier Jan Chapman David Colyer Graydon & Sherri DeCamp John & Charmaine Dressler Stephen & Jeannine Chapman George Comden Alice & Jerry Deck Drew Smith Photography David & Jody Charlton Jane Comings Joan Dedo John Driscoll James & Kay Charter James & Dorothy Compere G. Michael & Barbara DeGraeve Richard Druffel & Catherine Alice Chema Jane Conard Elisabeth Del Buono & Pete Meyer Nally-Druffel Gary Chenoweth Janet & Robert Condon Joyce Delamarter Dale & Anna Ducommun Michael & Susan Chesney Sheri Constantin Maureen Delaney-Lehman Bonnie & Weldon Dudley K. Ross & Helen Childs Douglas & Sally Cook Paolo & Patty DeMaria Raymond & Nancy Duede Leslie & O. Ann Chinn Jeff Cook Lorraine Demars Steve & Betsy Duede David Chown & Janet Robert & Karin Cooney Bob & Linda Deneen Rita & Glenn Dukes Mortensen-Chown James Cooper LaRayne Derisley Dan & Georgette Dulworth Glen & Rebecca Chown James & Darlene Cooper Bill & Sandy Derman Cheryl & Bill Dundon John Chown John & Renee Cooper Kent & Victoria Des Jardins Barbara Dunkin Sharon Christensen Richard Cooper & Jan Tennant Doug & Margo Detzler Duane Dunlap & Nancy Hulka Helen & Steve Christian Sharon Cope Larry & Ann DeVergilio Roger & Angelica Dunlap Kay Christian Don & Dolores Corning Helen & Robert DeVol Judy Dunmire & Mark Plamp Norman & Laura Christopher Sheryl Coston & Betsy Davidson Rich & Mary Devon Rod & Joan Durgin Joseph & Nancy Chrzanowski Lew & Ginny Coulter Michael & Ann DeVries Frank & Shirley Durham Gary & Jane Clark Carol & Howard Cousineau Paul & Christine Deyo Theresa & David Dysarz Jody & E. Terry Clark Theresa Coventry Charles & Lorie DeYoung Chris Earle and Donna Roy Kelly Clark Kenneth & Cynthia Cox Harold & Edna DeYoung Jeanine Easterday Krin Clary Nancy & Jim Cox Stephany Diana Betsy Easterwood Pete & Shari Clason Evan Craig William & Roberta Dickie Lois Eaton Todd Clason Jeffrey & Jill Craig David Dickinson & Jeannine LaPrad Edwin & Susan Eckert Dale & Virginia Claudepierre Thomas Crampton Nancy Dickinson John & Ruth Edick Gertrude & Sperry Claypool Trudy Crandall Nelson Diebel Jeanne Edwards Robert & Lucinda Clement Charles & Susan Crawford Kevin Diels & Jane Damschroder Ned & Barbara Edwards Robert & Susan Cline Helen & Daniel Creighton Virginia Dike & Ijeoma Dike-Young Phil Edwards & Laura Reid Donald & Nancy Clover Jane Crowner Carole & Richard Dills Mary Lou Egan & Marc Bendick Timothy & Mary Clulo Tom & Judy Croxton Wendy & John Dillworth Scot Egleston Dotti Clune & Jill Henemyer Barbara Crumpton Preston & Mary Dilts Ted & Mary Ehlert Julie Clynes Crystalaire Camp/Camp Lookout Victor Dinsmoore Kathy & Don Ehrenberger Daniele & Michael Cobb Hugh & Barbara Culton Sue & Tom Dionne Bethany & Edward Eisch

GTRLC.ORG 23 Barry & Carole Eisfeldt Ronald Erkis John & Joan Ferrari Erin Fry EJ USA Raymond Erlandson Joe & Marianne Fields Margaret Fry Elk Rapids Garden Club Jeanne Esch Charles & Mary Fierle Stephen & Susan Fry Elk Rapids Rotary Club Randall Esler Ronald Fine & Marcy Cook-Fine Edward & Rita Furdak Doris Ellery Mark & Christine Esper Beverly & Jim Finlayson Joel & Lucille Gaff Charles Ellinwood John & Char Ester Jane & Steve Fish Christopher & Mary Gaffield David & Sally Elliott Chad & Monica Evans Bruce Fisher Richard & Rebecca Gagnon Mark Elliott & Heather Kingham Frank Even Brian & Vera Fisher Peter & Patricia Gaines Frank Ellis Tamara Everett David & Robin Fisher Alex & Mary Anne Galbraith Erwin & Gayla Elsner Carol & Roger Faber Lynn & John Fisher Dan & Jean Gallo Dorothea & Bill El-Yasir John Failor & Kristen Salathiel Ryan & Kelly Fisher Kathy Gallo & Carl Schmidt Ed & Ann Emenheiser Cindy & Mike Fairbanks Tamurla Fletcher Gary & Victoria Gallup James & Mary Emerson Mary & Bill Fairgrieve Kate Flewelling Paul Gambka Tom & Diane Emling Fred Farage Jr. & Carl Strebel Diane & Alan Florkowski Robert & Christine Gamble Endoman Promotions, LLC Judith Farley Bill & Mary Fogarty Mike & Ruth Gannon Kenneth & Janet Engle Taffy Farrand & James Modrall Michael & Mary Foley Philip & Lois Gannon Alice Entwisle Barton & Sarah Faylor Merceditas Font-Palmer Carl & Eileen Ganter Environmental Sustainability Gary & Elizabeth Fazzio George & Mary Ford Karen Garber & John DesMarais Solutions Gregory & Nancy Fazzoni Richard & Susan Ford Harold & Robin Gardynik William & Michelle Eppel David Feenstra Margaret Forgione Heidi Garrahy John & Gina Erb Lois Feichtenbiner Ruth Forrest Clay & Linda Garrett Gerri Erickson & James & Creda Feller Robert & Beverly Forslund Caroline Garrick Margaret Platner James & Deborah Fellowes Christopher & Kelly Forsyth Christopher Garrock Bill & Gail Ericson Frank & Catherine Forsyth Dawn Garrock Andrew & Sharon Foster Marissa Garrock & Manny Duque Barry & Julie Foster Peter & Cynthia Garwood Bob & Ruth Fountain Doug & Terri Gast Four J'S Trucking Thomas Gast & Sue Leason Nancy Foust Arnold & Eleanor Gatzke Wendy Fowler & Michael Oxley Byron Gay Elizabeth Fox GE Foundation Pamela Fraker Douglas & Shirley Gembis Deborah & Steven Francis Mark & Mary Beth Gentry Linda Frank & Klaus Lehrer Linda & Lee Gerard David & Martha Frank Roger Gerstle & Marjie Rich Charles & Lora Frankel Marcia Gest Leonard & Karen Franseen Thomas Getz & Margaret Joanne & David Frantz Burrows-Getz Richard & Margaret Frederick Cynthia Giacobone & Bruce Monroe Ginny & Carl Freeman James Gibson & Marzena Julia Freeman Fryc Gibson Marjorie French James & Nancy Gibson Joy French Becker David & Helene Gidley Suzanne Freshour James & Lisa Gies David & Esther Frey Marc & Pauline Gilbert Norman & Mary Anne Frey Don & Valerie Gill Kenneth & Mary Friar Jerry Gillissen James & Madelyn Frick Michael Gillman Gordon Friese & Mary Anne Joe & Lois Gilmore Rivers-Friese Mark Gilmore George & Maiga Friess Dean & Sharon Ginther Sandra & Charles Fritz William Gittlen & Sarah Campbell Photo | Angie Lucas William & Nancy Fronk Sivert & Marian Glarum Andrea Fry 24 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 David & Betsy Glass Gordon & Lois Haack Toni Hendrix Carolyn Holt Robert Glassman & Robert & Sheridan Haack Patricia & William Hendry Stanley & Betty Holzhauer Jennie Lieberman Barbara & Eugene Haak Bill & Ann Henning Michelle Homa Robert & Margaret Glover Richard Haan Marilyn & Kenneth Henry Anne Honhart & Jean Smith Mary Joan & James Godfroy Sam & Toba Haberman Sandra & Mark Henschell Jake Hood Christine, Jeff & Tom Goebel Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors Karla Herbold Joel & Marilyn Hood Kenneth Goebel Joe & Marie Haezebrouck Walter Herrick Mary Hood Richard Goerke Hagerty Insurance Product Herrington-Fitch Family Pam & Mike Hooker Wesley & Lorene Goff Development Foundation, Mary Meier Walter Hooper Warren & Susan Goodell Donald & Barbara Hakala Roger Hersey & Shelly Bryde Jennifer Hopkins Doug & Karen Goodkin Richard & Christine Halbert Carol Hess Mel & Marlene Hopp Jack & Liz Goodman Michael & Mary Haley Roxan Hessenaur Brad & Jan Hopwood Margaret & Jack Goodnoe John & Genevieve Hall John & Linda Hewett Virginia Horton Pam Goodwin & Alan Zetterberg James & Judith Hall Linda Hibdon Mary Hotson T. James & Marilyn Goodwin James Hallstrom Doug & Martee Hickman Linda & Bill Householder Armen & Carolyn Googasian David & Judith Halsted Paul & Ruth Anne Hickman Frank Houser Mary Gorecki Jeff & Christine Halvorson David & Judy Hicks Loren & Lynette Houtman Christopher Gores Anne Hamilton & Susan Gillen Joyce & Garland Hicks Michael & Marsha Howard Gosling Czubak Engineering Diana Hammond James & Lois Higgins Gary Howe Jack Gossett Don & Meg Haney Higgins Hearing Aid Service Sharley Hower Thomas & Inez Gotts Gerry Hansen Ann & Don Highlands Joseph & Sue Hubbard James & Sue Grady Joanne Hansen Jane & Carol Highsaw Henry Huffman Guy & Kimberly Gramzow Lyle Hansen Jim Highsaw & Linda Prentice John & Wilma Hultman Grand Traverse Organic Barbara Hanson Cheryl & Richard Hiipakka Dawn Humphreys Landscapes Linda & Craig Hanson Sid Hilderley Beverly Hundley Grand Traverse Regional Theresa Harding Bruce & Anne Hildreth Community Foundation Don Hunt & Mimi Bruder Frances Harju Philip Hill & Elizabeth Rodgers Chris & Barb Granner John Hunt Donald & Barbara Harmer Matthew Hilliard Judy Grant Eileen Huntzicker Robert & Carol Harmon Bruce Hilty Georgine & Tom Grapes Susan Huntzicker Rena Harold & Linda Loewenstein Steven Hilty Barbara Graves Mary & Robert Hurley William S. Harper Dr. Kristina Hindert & the Michael & Christine Gravlin Robert Hurley Mark & Cathy Harrell Honorable Ronald Nehring Great Lakes Business Systems, Inc. Teresa & Daniel Husted Edward Harris Jim & Alice Hinkamp Judith Greaves Amy Hutchinson Dave Harrison Daniel & Susie Hintz Thom Greene & Nadeen Kieren Michael & Tafel Hutchison Thayle & Beverly Harrison Richard Hitchingham Elliott & Sandra Greenspan Ruth Hutchison Brent & Letha Harshman Thomas Hitchman & Keith Hewitt Lorne Greenwood IBM Corporation Cornelia Hart Michael & Janet Hluchaniuk Ward & Margaret Griffen John & Kathy Imboden Dan & Cindy Hartman Tracy Hobbs & Eddie Sullivan Christopher & Marlene Griffin Debra & Pierre Ingold Joanne & John Hartmann William & Suzanne Hoff Martha & Joe Griggs Jerry & Carol Inman Donald & Clara Hasenick James & Virginia Hoffa David & Laura Groenke Isabel Jackson Louise & Larry Haskett Carol Hoffman Marjorie & Richard Groenwald James Jackson Bill Hassett Virginia Hogan Michael & Anne Groleau James & Kori Jackson Floyd & Jana Hassett Michelle Hogler Nancy & Richard Grote Phred & Elaine Jackson Irene & Charles Hathaway Steve & Annie Hogler Lowell & Mary Gruman Ronald & Janet Jackson Bethany & Robert Hawkins D. Gary & Karen Hogue Alan & Phyllis Grunewald T. Michael & Joan Jackson Gary & Allison Haworth Robert & Jane Holdeman Evelyn Gryson Paul & Laura Jacobson Thomas Jill Hayes Marie & Doug Holem Tom Guldberg Jaenicke & Kim Kolb William Hayes William & Myrna Holland Beth & Wayne Guntzviller John & Kathy Jahoda Jeanne & Michael Haynes Thomas & Carol Hollowell Ronald Gurdak Robert & Mary Jaklevic Robert & Barbara Heflin Cynthia Holmes Lionel & Carol Guregian Joachim & Christa Janecke Jerry & Jamie Heim Frances & Robert Holmes Daniel & Anne Guyton Mark & Janet Janis John & Charlene Heim Jo & Donna Holmes Emily Guziak Lee & Shirley Janssen Jerry & Barbea Heiman Lynn & Chris Holmes Jan & Dave Gwinnell David & Christine Jaymes Phyllis & Dykstra Heinze Marie & Daniel Holmes GTRLC.ORG 25 Photo | Nate Richardson

Gerald Jehle Charles & Mona Kalil Phyllis Kidd Don Kogut Janet Jehle Karen Kamerschen Eileen Kief Diane & Paul Kolak JenTees, LLC. Marilyn Kamp Donald & Sharon Kieliszewski Bob & Donna Kondek Kathy & Thomas Jenkins Linda Kao Janet Killian Charles & Susan Konieczny Donald Jennette Joe & Angela Karbowski Theodore & Janet Kilmer Marilyn Koons Phyllis Jenson Elizabeth & David Karczewski Doug Kimble & Priscilla Walmsley Steven & Kathleen Kopitz David & Audrey Jeschke Robert Kasperek & Lynn John & Jaqueline Kindra Karen Koski Elizabeth Jessup Formanczyk Donald & Barbara King Mark & Debra Kosowski John S. & Helen R. Haddick Fund Charles & Margaret Keil Guy & Elizabeth King Sanford & Ellen Kossek Michael & Jean Johns Marilyn Keil Robert & Karen Kingon Shirley & Rev. Oscar Kraft John Johnsen Terry & Debbie Keller Kevin & Kimberly Kinnan Kima Kraimer Johnson/Clark Printers Timothy & Karen Keller Kathleen Kircher Ted Kraimer Delbert & Nancy Johnson David & Jean Kellom Lewis & Char Kirchner David & Barb Krause Gregg & Sue Johnson Kelly Orchards, Inc. Thomas & Leah Kirchner Keith & Holly Kreag Keith & Claudette Johnson Charles & Delores Kelly Kirkland & Ellis Foundation Eileen Kreiner Kim & Margaret Johnson Kerry & Kathy Kelly Tom Kirwin Jon Krempel Ronald & Sharon Johnson Maggie Kelly Carla Kish & Jonathan Stephens Jean & Walt Kretzmann William & Linda Johnson Patrick & Mary Kelly Phoebe & Anthony Klain David & Linda Krill Evan Johnstone & Jennifer Jay Robert Kelly Len & Connie Klein Elton & Judith Kruger Paula Jonas Ellen & William Kelso Valerie Klein Dennis & June Krus David & Nancy Jones Cliff & Kathy Kelto Molly & Charles Klettner John Kuehn & Elaine Crowley Debbie Henn Jones John & Mary Ann Kennedy Donna & Jerry Klinefelter David & Teri Kuffner Mariah Jones Keli & Chris Kenny Norbert Knapke George & Betty Kuhn Molly & William Jones Sharon & James Kerfoot Phil & Margaret Knapp Jerry & Judy Kulka Jane Juett John & Connie Kerns Garold & Janice Kneale Susan & Duane Kullberg Allen & Cynthia Julian Ellen Kerr Mary & Steven Knebel Kathy & Michael Kurap Susan & Chuck Julian Karen Kerrigan Barbara Knight Jeff & Kelly Kurburski Juniper Garden Club John & Donna Kessler Jerry & Sharon Knoppow Ruth Kurtz Thomas & Sarah Juntune Dale & Theresa Keyes Kenneth Knowles Stanley Kurzman Raymond & Beverly Jusick Charles & Janet Kibby Victoria Kobliner Akira Kushida

26 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 Pat & Jim Laarman Jim & Jan Lindner Tom & Gladys Maguire Paul McCann James Lagowski Lance & Mary Lindwall Dave & Barb Mahan Dennis & Megan McCarthy Jayme Lahut & Katherine Robinson Mary Link Bill Main John & Suzanne McCarthy Bruce & Andi Laidlaw Gerald Linn & LuAnn Orbeck Jean Maiville Gloria McClay Vernon & Tina Lalone Dency Lippert Stephen Majercik John & Susan McConnel Lois Lamb Barry & Linda Lishawa Dan Maloney & Barbara Soricelli Will & Carole McCord Keith & Bernice Lamkin Jay Lively Tad & Brenda Malpass Jeanie McCoy Martha Landis Gary & Sharon Lloyd Ma-Me-Ne-Sewong Garden Club Allen & Midge McCreedy Gregory & Audrey Landsfeld Patricia & Stephen Lockman Gerard Mandziuk Bob & Lisa McCririe Theodore & Natalie Lanham Ryan & Logan Lockman Rebecca Mang & Dr. Homer Nye Michael & Sandra McDonald Gordon & Veronica LaPointe Robert Logee Sally & Patrick Manke Janet McDonell Thomas Larabel David & Jean Long Nancy Mannausa Chloe & Keith McGehee Russell & Deborah Larimer James & Donna Long Barbara Manning Dan & Lucy McKeen Medley Larkin Judith & Rod Long Michael & Mary Manning Jane McKune Pamela Larkin James & Miriam Longcore Pete & Mary Mantei Robert & Susan McLean Craig & Susanne Larrabee Ellen Longmire Marathon Automotive Thomas & Shirley McLenithan Gary & Cherilyn Larson Catherine Look Jon & Mary Ann March Janette McMahan Jean Larson & Bertram Walsh Catherine & John Loomis James & Evelyn Marchio Nick & Mary Jean McMaster Marilyn Doty Larson Roger Looyenga Linda & Anthony Marchio Pat & Karen McNamara Lynn Larson & Paul Christ Dale & Judy Lopus Joseph & Norma Mariage John & Nancy Meade John & Mary Anne Larzelere Staton & Carol Lorenz Tracy & Sandra Mariage Rod Meade Harold & Pamela Lassers J. Ron Lovasz Richard & Lori Marl Luke & Kathleen Meert Cynthia Lattin Katie Lowran Robbie & Barbara Marsden Elizabeth Melkild Hazel Lawrence Clarence & Dwilla Lubahn George & Carol Marsh Rita Melotti & Andrew Bishop Francis & Margaret Leblond Doug & Lynne Luciani Jamie & Barbara Marsh Victoria & Julian Mendoza David & Patricia Leege Ray & Nancy Ludwa Robert Marshall David & Jan Merrell David & Rebecca Leege Pat Luedders Travis Marshall Brent Merriman Philip & Judy Leege Mark & Brenda Luikart Alice Martin Katherine Messenger & Will Wright John & Darlyne Leete Nancy & John Lukasiewicz David & Nicole Martin Linda Messing & Kenneth Rudisel Chantal Lefebvre & Jane & James Lund Joseph & Marilyn Martin Constance Metcalf Michael Newman Tim Lund Kay Martin David Metcalf F. R. & Gloria Lehman Emily Lundmark Porter & Carren Martin Robert & Adeline Metzger Ann Leidy & Elizabeth Arsenault Judith & Arne Lundmark Porter & Sherrie Martin Amy & Dan Meyer Audrey LeLievre Ben & Sally Lundquist Leon & Shirley Martuch J. Thomas & Janice Meyer Roger LeLievre Richard & Karen Luther Charlotte Marx James Meyer Terry LeLievre & Janine Anderson Amy & Brad Lyman Greg & Colleen Maryanski Jean Meyer Dan & Angie Lemon Roy & Asta Lynch Helen “Bernice” Mason Judith Mich Ted & Yolanne Leno Will & Barbara Lynch Dave Mathews Philip & Connie Micklin Ruth Ann Leppala Roger & Barbara Lyon Emily Matteson Microsoft Corporation Mark & Juliana Leslie Mary MacDowell Randall & Janet Maxwell Matching Gifts Jan Leuallen Thomas & Lois MacGregor Chip & Sarah May Norman & Shirley Mientkiewicz Lori & Mark Leugers Dan Mach & Family Linda & Mike Mayer Bonnie Mikkelsen & Tim Dewick Patricia & Robert Lewallen James & Christina MacInnes Monte & Nina Mayes Timothy Milford Dave & Marcia Lewandowski Brian & Barbara MacInnis Pauline Mayo Donna Miller Debra Lewis & Kevin Nagy Maxine MacInnis Jeffrey & Mary Mazure Ellen Miller Dorothy & John Lewis David & Lorah MacIntosh Lucy McArtor Louis & Jennifer Miller Richard & Sally Lewis Mr. Douglas & Eleanor MacKinney Melissa McBrien & Merlin Miller John & Cynthia Lhost Helen & Ken Macleod Raymond Landes Sally Miller Tom Lieb Macy's, Inc. Richard & Florence McBrien Wayne & Jane Miller John Lien Richard Maddin Maureen McCabe-Power & Mary Beth & James Milliken Donald Power Zach & Misaeng Liggett Mark Maddox & Sarah Sutton Donald & Elizabeth Millington John & Havala McCall Lisa Lightfoot & Marshall Rugg Carl & Diane Madion Claud Mills Sarah & John McCallum Marilyn & Tony Ligi Maureen Madion & David Mindell Ross & Cathy Lillie Timothy Tompkins Beverly McCamman James & Peggy Miner GTRLC.ORG 27 Susan Miner Maureen Myers Philip Okun John & Kathy Peterson Dylan Miner & Estrella Torrez Yvonne Myers Susan Olcott Mike & Laura Peterson Miners North Jewelers James Myles & Debra Quinn Megan & Andrew Olds Althea Petritz Russ & Brenda Minnerick Mark & Joan Nadolski Bill & Joan Olsen Michael & Kathryn Pettersen Cathy & Paul Minster Bob Naftali Vicki & Craig Olsen Pfizer Foundation Lisbeth & Paul Mitchell Linda Nanez Jack & Carol Olson John & Amy Pflughoeft Carol Mitchell Richard & Cheryl Naperala Sharon Olson Joyce Phelps Erin Mittendorf Sarah & Troy Naperala Oral Maxillofacial Denny Phillips Henry & Margaret Moczul Stephen & Sarah Nault Surgical Consultants Stephen Phillips Andrew Modlin Elizabeth Neidhardt Gary & Kristi Osga Kenneth Pickering Susan Mohr & Ken Krentz Michele Nelson David & Renee Osgood Donna & Robert Pierson Donald Moon Thomas Nelson Otwell Mawby, PC. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Cynthia Moore John Nelson & Lynne Moon Todd & Ann Ousley Thomas & Gretchen Pixley Donna & James Moore Larry & Kelly Nelson Donald & Christine Owen Marie Plester Margaret Moran Roger & Stephanie Nelson Judy Owen Corinne Plough Stephen & Diana Morgan Valerie Nelson & Donna Bowyer Kipp Owen Nancy & Carl Pohly William & Katherine Morgan Mike & Nancy Nerbonne Leroy Owens & Mary Lou Steve & Lucy Polemitis Henderson David & Dennis Morin Michele & Joe Nerone Kristin Poole Thomas & Sarah Oxnard Dorothy Moroff Patrick & Jennifer Nestor Walter & Judy Popyk Judy & Stephen Pagliuca Herbert Morris Becky Nettles James & Anne Porritt William & Bonnie Palmer Dr. James Morris Gerald & Jan Neumann Greg & Joy Porritt Mark Pandick Paul & Nancy Morris Jan Newhouse Gerard Powers & Therese Sullivan Philip & Heidi Pandolfi Richard & Elizabeth Morris Mary Ellen Newport William & Judith Prakken Roland & Sara Pandolfi J. Elliot & Florence Morrison Beverly Newson Terry & Anita Pratt Melba & Paul Panhorst Mary Ellen & Robert Morrison Cynthia & Charles Newton Ed & June Prein William & Mary Ann Parker Mary-Slade Morrison Ray & Paula Nichols Larry & Lauren Prentice George & Donna Parker Jacqueline Morse Michael & Kathleen Nicholson Presbyterian Church of Sarah Parker Barb & Gregory Mort Marilyn & Michael Niebel Traverse City Scott & Frances Parry John & Victoria Moseley Carol Niemi Tim Prescott & Linda Wessels William & Kathleen Parsons Jim & Loraine Mottern John & Marilyn Niesen Thomas & Shirley Price Glenn Pascoe David Moyer & Barbara Hastings Timothy & Vicki Nolan Roger Priest Craig Passon Anne Mudgett & Scott Furgueson Richard & Sondra Nordin Donna & Lawrence Probes June & John Pate Karen Mudgett Doris Norling Robert Probst Penelope Paulley Eric & Amy Mueller Stephen & Ann Norman Daniel & Janice Proudfoot Sarah, John, Noah & Owen Pavelek Harold & Gwendolyn Muenchow Rebecca Norris Elizabeth Proulx Greg & Susan Payne Patrick & Christine Muldoon George North Frank Proulx Kate Pearson & Steve Cruzen Richard & Marilyn Mumaw Ellen Northway Jan Pryor Diane & Thomas Pederson Jo Ann & Gary Munce Richard & Debra Northway Emerson & Elizabeth Pugh Henry & Sally Peet Carol & Henry Mundie Northwoods Ski & Spree Club Robert & Connie Pulcipher James Pennell Ann Murphy Jackie Norton & Robert VanDragt Bonnie & Doris Purvis Dennis & Mary Penney Catherine Murphy & Matthew Norwood Jeffrey Puryear & Myriam Waiser Hannah Somensatto Steve Perdue, Grand Traverse John Putz Gary Noteware Industries Dennis & Judy Murphy Mrs. Marilynn Quick Don Nowak Moore Peregrine Brownson & Betty Jean Murray Robbie & Joe Rabanus Ken & Marilyn Nowak Jose Perez-Sanz & Catherine Bosher Edson Murray Robert & Elaine Rabideau Ronald & Ruth Nugent Elizabeth Perkett Joan Murray John & Linda Racine David & Marilyn Nussdorfer Miles Peterle & Lise Anderson Nancy Murray & Brad Steffens Peter & Chieko Racine Theresa O'Brien Elmer & Ruth Peterman Paul & Lydia Murray Eric & Joni Rammelkamp Sandra O'Niel Jean Peters Richard & Shirley Murray David & Laurie Randall J. Thomas O'Reilly Kathleen Peters Rich & Elizabeth Murrell James & Lisa Randall Richard & Adrianne Odell Mary Peters Kenneth & Patricia Musson Amy & William Ranger Mary Ellen & David Oellerich Mary Peters & Patrick Josh & Sarah Myaard Robert & Ann Ogur Mcmanaman Katherine & Herbert Ranta Kathryn Myers Mike & Danielle Okma Monnie Peters Ross & Shelly Rapaport Nathaniel & Juanita Peters Arnold & Joan Ratkowski 28 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 Porter Ratliff Nelson & Martha Rodes Mike & Nancy Sauve Elizabeth Sharp Ricki Ravitts Scott & Jennifer Rodes Vincent & Kathryn Scanio Eleanor Shaw Robert, Regan, Cheryll & Philip & Susan Rodgers Howard Schaefer Lillie Faye Shaw Garret Rayfield Sally Rodgers Wylie & Donald Schaffer Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Shaw Donor Bradley & Marilyn Raymond Kristen Roell S. Philip Schaffner Advised Escrow Fund of Central Carolina Community Foundation Aja Razumny & Julie Pfrangle Ann Rogers William Scharf Matthew Shaw Polly Rea Edward & Elyse Rogers Marilyn Scheck Sondra Shaw-Hardy Kate Redman Gwen Rogers Beth & Jeff Schenck Scribner & Patricia Sheafor Richard & Leslie Redmond Terry & Robbi Rogers Jenna Scheub John & Victoria Sheagren John & Barbara Reed David & Elizabeth Rollert Gary & Margo Schimmel Joan Sheard & Myrna Yeakle Richard Reed Karen & Bill Rosa Walter & Marilyn Schmid Judith Shepelak & George Vinyard Ruth Reeve John & Tina Rose Kurt & Karen Schmidt William & Maridel Sherk Jodie, Joey, Rod & Ruth Reid Paul & Carol Rose Diana Schmiedicke Timothy & Sharon Sherrow Mike & Kathy Reid Mr. John S. Ross, Jr Thomas Schmitt Susie & Edward Shipman Cheryl Reinel Kristie & Gaylon Ross Paul Schmuckal David Shirley Norman & Carol Reinke Ricky Ross Carl Schmult Marion Shroyer Greg & Terri Reisig Tom & Vickie Ross Davina & Virgil Schneider Steve & Carol Shuckra Conrad & Adele Reiter Walter & Pat Ross John & Elizabeth Schneider Amy & Clark Shuler Joanne Reiter James & Brenda Rossi John & Gail Schneider Dianne & John Shullenberger Dan Remahl John & Barbara Rothhaar Greg & Joanne Schnesk Barclay Shultz Emilia Rennie Ken & Sue Rottet Bob & Mary Scholl Hertha Shulze Kent & Mary Ann Reynolds Fred & Muriel Rounds Miriam Schreck Heather & Rick Shumaker Dean & Bonnie Rhoads Diana & Basil Rowe Maria Schrems Siebenthaler Foundation Michael & Alice Rhyner Jim Rowe Phyllis & Paul Schroeder Allan & Marjorie Siefert Richard J. & Carolyn M. Vaira Rozentals Douglas & Judith Schroeder Blum Foundation James & LaRayne Siegmann Linda & Steven Ruby Wallace & Patricia Schroth Gilbert & Mary Richards Silicon Valley Community Robert & Grace Rudd Bob & Janice Schuelke Clark Richardson Foundation Charles Ruggles David & Mary Jo Schuhardt Jon Richardson Ann Simmonds Anthony & Natalie Rupard Marilyn Schuler Karen Richardson Jodi & Aili Simpson Matthew & Adrienne Russell Susan Schuler Nate Richardson David Simpson & Anne Phyllis & Richard Russell Thomas & Nancy Schulte Pawlak-Simpson Palma Richardson William & Madelyn Ryan Katherine & Steven Schultz Janice & William Simpson Yasmin Richmond & Ruth Hoppe Rybar Group Earl & Georgann Schuster Michael Sipkoski Randi & Cedric Richner Richard Rzeszewski Don Schuster James & Shannon Sitek Ridgewood Condo Association Rick & Cynthia Sack Ann & Max Schwandt Skandal Ltd. Charles Riepe Donald Sagaser Fund John & Gloria Scott Patricia Skifstad David & Ann Rigney Donald Sagaser Matthew Scott Barbara Skurdall & Ann Strehle The John Riley Family James & Verna Sak Wendy Scott Mary Ann Slazinski Judy & John Riley Pat & Lyn Salathiel John & Susan Seaman Ronald Smeltzer George Rinder Jeanne Salathiel Maggie Seats Chantel Smith Robert Riney & Sandra Bowman-Riney Nancy & Fritz Salden Gary & Eiko Seevers Dena Smith Heather Rinkel Marybeth & Gary Salowich William & Marian Seidenstucker Donald & Linda Smith Richard & Janet Robb Diane Samarasinghe Beverly Seifert Evan Smith David Roberts John & Suzette Sanborn George & Deanna Seifried Jack & Gail Smith Karen Roberts & Mike Madden Paul Sander & Lori Gertraude Seitter Jean & Brook Smith Lichtman-Sander Alexander Robinson William & Kathryn Seitz Mark & Ann Smith Faith Sanders Patricia & Edward Robinson Richard & Eloise Selleck Mark & Susan Smith Louis & Nancy Sanford Theodore & Maureen Robinson Thomas Senior Matthew & Denise Smith Joel Saper Michael & Libby Robold Shirley Sevener Sherwood Smith & Suzannah Tobin Sarafa Family Larry & Elaine Rochon Chris & Michele Shafer John & Julie Smith Connie Sargent Charles & Sara Rodeck George & Jaqui Shambaugh Suzanne Smitley & Keith Sparrow Edna Sargent Barb & Mike Rodenberg George & Roberta Shambaugh Patrick Smolinski John & Margaret Sargent John & Julie Rodes Shari & Benjamin Shambaugh Maureen & Paul Smyth Donald & Margaret Sarna GTRLC.ORG 29 Steve and Nikki Sobkowski David & Linda Stimpson Svend & Marjorie Teglhoj Terry & Laura VanAntwerp Margaret Soderberg Martha Stimson Elizabeth Terrell Sam & Ginny Vance Karen Sodke Paul Stimson William Thacker Marcia Vandenbelt & James Cutler Jon & Patricia Sommer Ann Stock June Thaden William & Jan VanDenburg Sally Somsel Leigh Stocking & Beverly Galbraith Elizabeth Thayer Doug & Linda Vander Hoff Scott & Katherine Sorenson Mr. Stockwell Kelly & Carolyn Thayer John & Jeanne VanderMeer Cliff & Mary Sorrell Donald & Betty Stone Ron & Jane Theobald Gary & Anita VanderZiel Richard & Diana Sosnowski Storm Cloud Brewing Company Cyril & Jacqueline Thiel Jane VanEtten Herbert Souder Deborah Storms Homer Thiel Ann VanMeter William & Gretchen Soutear John & Eleanor Stottlemyer Audrey Thomas Dana Vannoy Deborah & Tom Southworth Barbara Stout Deborah & Jean Thomas Carlene VanVoorhies W. R. Spayde Robert & Ruth Stow Susan & Randall Thomas George & Lauri Varga James Spencer Bruce & Jane Stowe Bruce & Maurine Thompson William & Barbara Vaughan Jeff & Judy Spencer John & Marilyn Strader Carolyn & Clif Thompson Lois Verbrugge & Elmer Gilbert John Spencer Joseph & Carol Strauss George & Sally Thompson Douglas Verellen Mark & Kathy Spencer Richard Streit Janet & Tom Thompson Veseys Linda & John Spevacek Judith Strickland John & Sandra Thorne Alan & Bev Vicstein Judith Spohn David & Stephanie Strolle Dennis Thorpe Bill & Susie Vidrih Julie Spoto Barbara Strong John Timmer Todd & Susan Vigland Jim & Dottie Spousta Charles & Judy Stuart William Timmins Barbara Vincent John & Elizabeth Sprague John & Irene Stuart Susan & George Timmons Ginny & Bill Vincent Jerome Springer Bob Stuber Janet & John Tinnette Tom & Maggie Vinette William & Patty Springstead Marvin & Carol Studinger Tom & Janet Tobe John & Lynn Vinkemulder Peter & Barbara Springsteen Steven & Debra Styers Patrick & Susie Tobin Dennis & Brigid Vitton Ron & Dee Springsteen Chris & Ali Sullivan Emily Todd Thomas & Kathleen Volle Stephen Spurr Tom & Catherine Sullivan William & Mary Todt Phil & Barb Von Voigtlander Dan & Beth Stainforth William & Cheryl Sullivan Jacqueline Tompkins-Weede Arno & Peg von Walthausen Linda & Leo Stallman Shirley Summers Steve & Amy Tongue Rolf & Mari von Walthausen John Stamm Robert & Cheryl Sunday William & Christine Toole David & Pat Vranesich Marlene Stanczak Glenn & Kathy Sundbeck Andrew Topper Warren & Sharon Wade Colette Stanish James & Dona Sutherin Tom & Mary Torbet Melinda Wagner Gloria Stapp Mark & Susan Sutton Jeanne Townsend Stephen Wailes & Jane East Gretchen Staub Stefan & Susan Svensson Seth & Sara Tramm Howard & Dianne Walker Susan Stearns & Gerald & Ann Swaney Traverse City Noon Rotary Club Kent & Suzanne Walker Franklin O'Loughlin Herbert Swanson Jocelyn Trepte Barbara Wallace John & Lynn Steben Judith Swartz Gail Trill & Linda Wikle Ken & Joanne Walrad Thomas & Eugenia Steel Carolyn Swift Trillium Garden Club Richard & Christine Walter Fred & Mary Ann Stehr Ward & Francoise Swingle Lewis Tripp Brent & Norma Walton Robert & Grace Stein Scott Swinton & Sylvia Morse Cynthia & Ron Tschudy Steven Walton John & Tina Steketee Karen Szcodronski & Family Dan & Joanne Tubbs Andrea Walworth David & Dianne Stephan Bing Tai & Catherine Allen Brian & Laurie Tuck Sylvia & Jim Walworth Robert & Michelle Stephanoff Dan & Kristi Takens Becky Tucker James Wanner Yvonne Stephens Alice Tang Sara Tucker Doug & Ann Ward Clarence & Catherine Stephenson Joseph Taraskavage Kathy Tuckerman Gary Ward Louise Sternberg Philip & Susan Tarczon Emiko Ueno Margaret Ward Fred & Bettie Sterner Mike & Terry Tarnow Merilyn Ueno & Douglas Zernow William & Di-Anne Warmbein Steve Fritz Art Service Catherine Ann Taylor United Way of Northwest Michigan Anne Warren Daniel Stewart Ken & Nancy Taylor Beau Vallance & Jack Carpenter Don & Sharon Watkins Gayle & Stephen Stewart Rick & Luvon Taylor Dayna Valpey Noel & Juanita Watson D. W. & Joyce Stibbs Robert & Janice Taylor Susan Van Duine Flint & Patty Watt Jenifer & Daniel Stiebel Michael & Jacquelyn Teagan Michiel & Lin Van Nieuwstadt John & Pauline Watt Edward & Kris Stieg James & Roberta Teahen Barb Van Pelt & Dave Varga Price & Jane Watts Stiegemeyer Family Nancy & William Tebelman Mary Van Valin James & Sharon Wawrzyniak Frank & Jill Stiltner 30 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 Mary Weadock Mac & Marilyn Whisner Gary & Kathryn Wilson Carl Wroubel Mark Weaver Harvey White & Alice Lloyd John & Mona Wilson John Wunsch & Laura Wigfield Kennard & Judith Weaver Laurence & Carole White Lyle & Nancy Wilson Walter & Dolores Wurst Tim Webb & Gail Roberts Whiteford Associates Inc. Steven & Mary Wilson Dennis & Jan Wyckoff Dave & Janice Webster David & Ellen Whitehead Windward Partnership Jason & Melissa Wyper Joan Weddell Erin & Ben Whiting Mr. & Mrs. William Winkel Melissa Yard Robert & Elaine Weddell Tim Whitney Julie Winkler Pam Yee & Ron Gianola Richard & Lucinda Weiermiller Marilyn Whittaker Nathan Winkler Laura Yeo Peter & Nancy Weir Luann Wieber Emma Winter Birgit Yetter & Keith Conway JoAnn Weirich Rick & Raj Wiener Kay Winter William & Elaine Young Brian Weisman Bruce & Dorothy Wierman Kenneth & Marguerite Winter Fred Young & Julie Youmans Barry & Mary Welburn Diane Wilbur Alfred & Barbara Wishart Garry Zachritz John & Anne Welburn Charles Wilbur & Caroline Blaum Michael & Laverna Witkop Richard Zaebst Thomas & Marcy Welburn Gerald & Susan Wilgus James & Gera Witte John & Marylou Zaloudek Doug & Cheryl Welday Wilhelme Family Charitable Karla & Stan Woell Ron Zeeb Karen & J.D. Wells Gift Fund Dwight & Georgie Woessner Joseph Zepf Donna & Bill Weltyk David Wilkins Rick & Ellen Wojtowicz Linda Zeratsky Shayrrl Wenonah Phyllis & Ron Wilkinson Wendy Wolfe & Paul Wawrzynek Thomas Zieziul & Natalie Carolyn & Russ Wentworth John Wilkinson & Robin Jesse & Molly Wolff Killingstad Silva-Wilkinson Robert & Michelle Wentworth Dan Wolter Barbara Zimmerman Mickey Wilkinson Dale & Barbara Wentzloff David & Ann Wood Liz & Scot Zimmerman Joe & Michelle Will Pamela Wenzel Peter Wood Michael & Ann Zipser David & Roberta Williams Jacklyn Werner Susan & James Woodburne Stephen & Nancy Zirkle Ken & Kim Williams Bruce & Catherine Werts Ron & Diane Woods George & Joan Zuidema Williams Chevrolet-Honda Carol & Mark Werts Tom & Mary Jo Workman Bonnie Willings Roger & Mary Westover Laura Worst & Dr. Robert Bracey John & Angela Willis Dennis Whalen Douglas & Margaret Wozniak Margaret Willman & David Foley Joe & Linda Whelan Michael Wright Bart & Patty Wilson

GRANTS FROM STATE AND FEDERAL The Conservancy is either a direct recipient or GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER sub-awardee of grant funding from the following state PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS: and federal programs and partner organizations.

Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation LouAnna’s Endowment for Women’s Leadership Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Endowment Land Trust Alliance Natural Resources Conservation Service National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Sustain our Great Lakes, administered by the Nature Conservancy Rotary Charities of Traverse City United States Fish & Wildlife Service, Partners for Fish & Wildlife

Photo | Gary L. Howe

GTRLC.ORG 31 VANGUARD SOCIETY January 1 - Dec 31, 2015

By making plans to benefit the Conservancy with future gifts—accomplished through estates, trusts, annuities, insurance policies, beneficiary designations, and other planned giving options—Vanguard Society members will continue to make a difference for land conservation far into the future, helping to ensure that the places we save today will be protected and cared for, forever.

Martha Aemisegger ‡ Tom & Myrna Hitchman Eula Pray ‡ Herbert H. Tedder ‡ Hal & Kathryn Armstrong Anne M. Hoffa David & “Weezie” Reese William & Mary Todt Marjorie E. Arney ‡ William A. Hyslop Dan Remahl Andrew M. Vander Molen ‡ Judy & Paul Arnold Harry & June Janis Patricia D. Robinson ‡ Dana Vannoy Christine Arvidson & Henry Doss Jerry & Pat ‡ Jehle Tom Robinson ‡ Suzanne J. Voltz Robert & Nancy Baglan Walter H. Johnson Elizabeth B. Rodgers Phil & Barb Von Voigtlander George & Martha Bailey Joyce Keillor ‡ Edward & Elyse Rogers Ralph A. & Margaret von Walthausen — George & Merry Ball The Rev. Dr. Kathleen L. Kircher John Ross our first annuitants Daniel P. Baumhardt Wayne & Ruthanne Kladder Gregory D. Seman Lorenzo E. ‡ & Naomi Borwell ‡ Oscar H. Kraft ‡ Eda June (Novak) Scott‡ Beverly F. Wagner ‡ Kathleen Carpenter Kima M. Kraimer Chris & Michele Shafer M. Sue Waltz Ruth W. Catton Edith Krause ‡ George E. Shambaugh, Jr. ‡ Anne W. Warren Glen & Rebecca Chown Robert Charles & Patricia Colette M. Stanish ‡ Gloria Whelan Cosner Kubic Bob & Cindy Clement D.W. & Joyce Stibbs John Wunsch & Laura Wigfield Richard ‡ & Marlene Sara Cockrell Ann & Allen Taylor Birgit Yetter Loughmiller ‡ Jane R. Comings Terrie E. Taylor, D. O. Ron & Marty Yocum Wendy MacGaw Bonnie Craig & Dan Sylvester Rosemary Malocsay ‡ Deceased Karen & Ronald Culp Kent ‡ & Barbara Manning Marcia & Ted Curran Josephine "Jody" Marquis Robert & Arlene Dean Bob & Nancy Marshall Jock & Sue Denio Diane McDonald Michael ‡ & Barbara Dennos ‡ Christie McGue & Robert Calt Alice J. Detzler Donald McIntyre, Jr. ‡ Betsy & Stan Dole Dick ‡ & Shirley McNally ‡ Diane L. Dupuis Harriet Miller-Brown & David & Linda Egeler Keith Miller Arthur Elliott ‡ Robert & Joyce Mims Rich & Susan Erwin Elizabeth S. Mitchell ‡ Lois Goldstein & John Heiam John & Nancy ‡ Morrison Karen Garber & John DesMarais Ruth Luse Myers ‡ In Memory of Dr. Frank W. Ray & Paula Nichols Garber & Ellen A. Garber Elaine Oeflein ‡ Tom Greensmith Julie Pearson Anthony Grybok ‡ Kate Pearson Jessica A. Hatch Robert W. & Ann H. Pike Victor C. Hayes ‡ Mary J. Pitcher Mr. & Mrs. John R. Hicks Photos | Nate Richardson

32 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 LAND CHAMPIONS January 1 - Dec 31, 2015

Land Champions commit to monthly gifts that support the very foundation of our mission. By supplying a steady and reliable source of income to fund the day-to-day work of the Conservancy, Land Champions allow us to plan and sustain our work more effectively. We are grateful for their commitment and generosity.

Joe & Kathryn Anderson Karen Garber & John DesMarais John & Nancy Meade Joan Sheard & Myrna Yeakle Robert & Nancy Baglan Marissa Garrock & Manny Duque Rita Melotti & Andrew Bishop Steve & Carol Shuckra Marcia Bellinger & Irv Stoner Mark & Mary Beth Gentry Judith Mich Jeff & Judy Spencer Warren & Barbara Berthelsen Jeremy Gibson & Barb & Gregory Mort Gary & Jane Stauffer Nathan & Audra Bildeaux Carolyn McDonald Anne Mudgett & John & Lynn Steben Rosaleen & Richard Borton Mark Gilmore Scott Furgueson Chris & Ali Sullivan Anne Brasie Jack & Ruth Harris Richard & Marilyn Mumaw Ward & Francoise Swingle Karl ‡ & Lauri Brockmiller Will Heelan Michele & Joe Nerone Howard & Dianne Walker Jo Bullis‡ Dr. Kristina Hindert & the Megan & Andrew Olds Erin & Ben Whiting Honorable Ronald Nehring Glen & Rebecca Chown Gary & Kristi Osga Rick & Raj Wiener Jack Hood‡ & Irene Brown Norman & Laura Christopher Kate Pearson & Steve Cruzen Diane Wilbur Jennifer & Brian Jaffe Julie Clynes Steve Perdue, Grand Traverse John Robert Williams & David & Christine Jaymes Industries Joseph & Leslie Cook Terrie Taylor Gerald Jehle Kate Redman Robert & Karin Cooney Margaret Willman & David Foley Evan Johnstone & Jennifer Jay Heather Rinkel Thomas Crampton Nathan Winkler Charles & Linda Kehr Michael & Libby Robold Virginia Dike & Ijeoma Wendy Wolfe & Paul Wawrzynek Dike-Young Donald & Barbara King Sally Rodgers Jesse & Molly Wolff John Driscoll Jean & Walt Kretzmann Kristen Roell Birgit Yetter & Keith Conway Tom & Diane Emling Gregory & Audrey Landsfeld Anthony & Natalie Rupard ‡ Deceased Chad & Monica Evans Marilyn Doty Larson John & Suzette Sanborn Fred Farage Jr. & Carl Strebel Katie Lowran Jane & Steve Fish Josephine Marquis & If you would like to learn more about how you can Joseph Fraser George & Mary Ford make an impact as a Land Champion, contact Jane McKune Stephen & Susan Fry Marissa Garrock at 231-929-7911.

GTRLC.ORG 33 Let us leave a splendid legacy for our children... let us turn to them and say, this you inherit: guard it well, for it is far more precious than money...and once destroyed, nature's beauty cannot be repurchased at any price.

– Ansel Adams

Photo | Drew Smith

34 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 LAND PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION PROJECTS

The following donors made gifts and/or pledge payments to one or more of the projects and activities on the following pages between January 1 and December 31, 2015. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for their support.

ARCADIA EXPLORE THE SHORES: Includes all gifts and pledge payments to Arcadia Marsh, the Overlook Trail, and Arcadia Beach

Senator Jason & Suzanne Allen Patricia Fagg Aaron Mansfield Tom & Jana Rockne Jannine Baker & Craig Locke Robert & Barbara Ferguson Robert & Nancy Marshall Charles & Sara Rodeck Krista Beach Shirley Forton Raymond & Geri Maxbauer Terry & Robbi Rogers Bruce & Jeanne Beers David & Margaret Foster Barbara McNitt Robert & Grace Rudd Norman Bell & Gail Parry Bertel & Alice Froysland Michigan State University Kevin & Lisa Russell Dorothy Boorse & Gary Wernsing Karen Gartland's Brothers Fisheries and Wildlife RW Popp Excavating Department Scott Bouma & Angie Lucas & Sisters Tom Schramski Patrick & Cathlin Murphy Steve & Celaine Bouma-Prediger Joanne & Donald Gatz Thomas & Suzanne Scott Doug Myles Anne Brasie John & Ann Gerhardt William & Laurie Sears James Myles & Debra Quinn Michael & Sandra Buhrt Thomas & Cynthia Gilbertson Heather & Rick Shumaker Marsha Myles Michael & B.K. Byrne Margaret Goeman Jim & Laura Shumate Family Catherine Nehil John & Pam Cameron Chris & Barb Granner Richard & Pamela Simons Michele Nelson Michael & Elizabeth Caracciolo Bryan & Lorrie Groenevelt Amy & Kevand Smith Gary & Sue Nichols Daniel & Darlene Casciano Lois Haertel Bonita & Bryan Smith Shirley & Jerry Niemi Chemical Bank Foundation Patricia & John Hanley Harold & Ellen Snyder The Niergarth Family Mary Christian & Hal Reed Harold S. Hansen & Naomi H. Angie Spencer Bodenstab Foundation Ellen Northway William & Sandra Church Ralph & Gloria Stearley Linda & Craig Hanson Mary Ellen & David Oellerich Lou Ann & Robert Churchill Talbot Family David & Margaret Hauser Jack & Carol Olson Gary & Jane Clark Noah & Rebecca Toly Rosemary & Richard Henriksen Roger & Jennifer Ovink Richard & Laura Cobb Richard & Peggy Townsend John & Wilma Hultman Melba & Paul Panhorst John & Sandy Connor UBS Employee Giving Program Paul & Nancy Jacobs Priscilla Payne Jeffrey & Cindy Crosby Sue & Norm Ulbrich Jennifer & Brian Jaffe Meara Perrin Dan Brady Painting Marek Ulicny Blair & Gordon Jones Monnie Peters Services, LLC Stanley & Judy Verheul Joe & Angela Karbowski Thomas Phillips Darden Restaurants, Inc. Phil & BB Vollmer Foundation John & Sally Korstad Ron & Bridget Popp Richard & Mary Walker Robert & Arlene Dean Karen Kuehlhorn Thomas & Ann Post Nancy & Kent Walton Joyce Delamarter Anne & Matt Kuhlmann Patricia Power George & Patricia Weber Paolo & Patty DeMaria William & Pat Lamarra Ben Purdy & Rebecca Teahen Gloria Whelan Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth Gregory & Audrey Landsfeld Anthony & Korin Quinn Robert & Catherine Williams Michael & Teckla Dettmer Richard & Colleen Lewis Diana Raddatz Mike, Gloria & Charlie Wolf Elizabeth G. & Stanley F. Dole Dave & Joyce Looman Gordon & Carol Rebresh Richard & Kathryn Woods Paula & Bryce Dreeszen Ben Lowe Hal Reed John & Peggy Zachman Peg Dunn Gregory & Stephanie Luyt Carmela & Michael Reid Trina Edwards Dave & Barb Mahan Teresa Reid Mary Engdahl Sally & Patrick Manke Greg & Terri Reisig

GTRLC.ORG 35 RAILROAD POINT NATURAL AREA ADDITION

Chuck & Maudie Anderson Jean Edwards Kenneth & Diane Lahti Dan Remahl Jon & Mary Armstrong Ned & Barbara Edwards David & Marty Leavenworth Richard & Janet Robb Douglas Bard Marjorie Elliott Carole & Willie Lee Phyllis Robinson Norman Bell & Gail Perry Charles Fahlgren & Kay Harley Marcia Lee Mary & Jim Rogers Benzie County Raymond & Marsha Foresman Philip & Judy Leege John & Barbara Rothhaar Gloria & Jerry Boyd Susan Garrison Daniel Lindsey S. Philip Schaffner Edward & Leslie Butt William Gittlen & Sarah Campbell James & Christina MacInnes Scribner & Patricia Sheafor Kathleen Campbell Anita Goor Chloe & Keith McGehee John Stamm Dr. David & Valerie Canter Judy Grant Sharon McKinley Kent Stewart Elisabeth Case Roger & Judy Heit Mary Jane Meier Lee & Tom Stoltmann Sally Casey Barry Hibben Molly Murbach Paul & Ingrid Turner Richard & Tracey Cassard Sharon Hillquist Dirk & Mary Nelson Daniel VanHaften Diane & Everett Chambers Anne Hoffa Mary & Paul Neustadt Suzanne Voltz Joe & Sandy Chrabot Jo & Donna Holmes Carl & Josephine Pace Ken & Joanne Walrad Julie & Lonnie Christopher Gerald Jehle Beverly Page Steven Walton Richard & Mary Anne Civiok Hollis & Karen Jencks Mike & Stacy Pasche Jacklyn Werner Eleanor Comings Barbara Johnson Nancy & Jerold Patterson Kathy & Ted White Charlotte & Edward Coquillard Darrell & Shirley Kinnan Donald Peppard & Avace & Bruce Wildie Elmer Cote Kevin & Kimberly Kinnan Elizabeth Bowen Shirley & Arthur Wolfe Tom & Judy Croxton Joyce Kirshner & Frances Wyatt Althea Petritz Douglas & Margaret Wozniak Marian & John Doane Susan Koenig George Petritz David & Janet Wynne Carol & Fred Edmonds Charles & Judy Kraus Larry & Kathy Picklo Richard & Monica Zillich Gary & Ann Edwards Tom & Linda Kucera Jane Purkis William & Judy Zinser

RAILROAD POINT NATURAL AREA TRAIL CREATION AND MAINTENANCE

Anonymous (1) Travis Bell Diana Raddatz Marian & John Doane Michael & Kathleen Bruno Serendipity Endowment at the Walter Johnson Roger & Helen Dewey Community Foundation Dick & Linda Lewis Inara Kurt Brandon Waggoner Mary Jane Meier Jennifer & Erick Peters

LAND ACQUISITION FUND

Carls Foundation John J. Helstrom Memorial Fund

PRESERVE STEWARDSHIP ENDOWMENT

GlenCarls & Foundation Rebecca Chown BillJohn Herrington J. Helstrom & Memorial Leslie Fouse Fund Jennifer & Brian Jaffe Charles & Linda Kehr Robin Lane Robert & Nancy Marshall Ann & Al Taylor Jason & Arianne Whittaker

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Kristen Abner Joseph & Norma Mariage Anderson Outdoor Matt & Ann McDonough Services, Inc. Daniel, Laura & Nikki Millward Cindy Carr* Deborah Ochs & Matt Cauchy & Ellen Kohler Richard Kosinski Chemical Bank* Robert & Eleanore Richards Glen & Rebecca Chown Mark, Kathy & Laura Spencer Dale & Deborah Dekuiper Dori Turner Maggie Duncan Dee Wilkinson Tom & Karen Gartland Alan & Lenore Hutchenreuther * Gifts designated to Pelizzari Natural Area

Photo | Gary L. Howe

FARMLAND FALENDER FAMILY PROTECTION ENDOWED FUND

Brookby Foundation James & Fran Falender Leonard C. Goodman

TIMBERS RECREATION AREA

Anonymous (1) Jay & Teresa Norris Aultra Ventures Mary Obelnicki & Cindy & Gary Barta Craig Silverstein Frederick & Lisa Brodeur Margaret Strong Ted & Mary Brown Dean & Maureen Templeton Caterpillar Foundation Corey Treadway & Sarah Bancroft-Treadway Kate & Rick Dahlstrom Charles & Ann Weitz Daniel & Kristine Drake Donna Weitz & Bill Smith Jeanne Ehinger Dennis & Karen Wiand Gary & Marilyn Hondorp Arthur Yuncker Kevin & Ann Kitchin Colleen Yuncker Long Lake Foundation Kenneth & Jo Marks Photo | Gary L. Howe GTRLC.ORG 37 MAPLE BAY ACME BAYSIDE PARK NATURAL AREA Acme Township Paul & Amanda Brink Americana Foundation Grand Traverse Organic Scott, Jane & Luke Fochtman Landscapes Robert & Grace Rudd G. Patrick & M. Judy Nerbonne Mike & Nancy Nerbonne Michael & Linda Norris Pat & Lyn Salathiel J. Terry & Barbara Stein Edward & Kris Stieg Gail Trill & Linda Wikle

PETOBEGO STATE GAME AREA ADDITION

Elk Rapids Rotary Club Scott, Jane & Luke Fochtman Norman & Mary Anne Frey Joanne & John Kreag Community Foundation John D. & Susan K. Paul Family Endowment Martha Zahn

CHAIN OF LAKES WATERSHED DOLE FAMILY FOUNDATION SUB FUND

Dole Family Foundation

Photo | Dana Vannoy MILTON TOWNSHIP BEACH

Herrington-Fitch Family Foundation GLACIAL HILLS PATHWAY AND NATURAL AREA

Sandra Barger Grand Traverse Regional William Poyfair Jean Bedell & Judd Fuller Community Foundation Daniel & Donna Sagady Nancy & James Brake Faith & John Hershiser Ann & Max Schwandt Thomas & Mary Bridge Alan & Cindy Hickman Serendipity Endowment at the Paula Brousseau Gordon Holland Community Foundation Daniel Butler Steve Kalchik Darlene Sexton Richard Cicone & Carolyn Burke Duane & Kathleen Laubach Short's Brewing Company Gerald Clark Marjorie Lessard Janice & Leon Somers Scott & Bonnie Crandall Peter & Barbara Lewis Deborah & Tom Southworth Julie Crandall Barbara McDowell & Martin & Sue Steiner Victoria Kiley Versile & Sylvia Dawson W. Daniel & Ann Marie Steiner Kurt & Donna McDowell Diane & Robin Edgington Karen Szcodronski & Family Ed McDuffie Erin Fanning & Keith Radwanski Sara-Jo Vidor Katie Mile Jim & Kari Fisher Rick & Sigrid Westerhof Rebecca & Tyler Morris Fred & Donna Galster Marilyn & Jacklyn White Photo | Nate Richardson Matt & Michelle Perkins 38 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 SKEGEMOG LAKE WILDLIFE AREA

Community Foundation Evelyn A. & Charles H. Drummond Skegemog Lake Wildlife Area Education Endowment Allen Janis

SAYLER PARK ADDITION

Charlene Abernethy & Mike Gill J. Terry & Barbara Stein David & Claudia Fry Kathy & Paul Weiner Robert & Kathleen Garvey John & Marylou Zaloudek Wayne & Ruthanne Kladder Joseph M. Magliochetti Family Gift Fund Denny & Fred Rohn Matthew Scott David & Lynn Starkey Photo | Nate Richardson

BOWERS HARBOR OLD MOORINGS OLD MISSION PENNISULA LAND PROTECTION PARK ADDITION Casey Cowell & Dana Roman Century 21 Northland Ralph L. & Winifred E. Polk Carolyn & Lee Gardner Brian & Robin Dailey Foundation Jeremy Gibson & Susan Scyphers Carolyn McDonald Vincent Johnson Marcia Gest David & Paula Kelley KBPR Family Fund David & Sara Taft W. K. Kellogg Foundation Peter & Anne Magoun Shaw & Betty Walker Foundation Russ & Leslie Knopp Mariel Foundation Dennis & Mary Penney Warrington Foundation Monnie Peters

ZIENTEK FARM

Thomas & Kristen Haydock Bill & Kirty Heald Louise Ladd

PYATT LAKE STEWARDSHIP

Patrick & Carol Conway Gary & Carol Tasch Rick Tasch

Photo | Angie Lucas Photo | Nate Richardson

GTRLC.ORG 39 PRIVATE LAND PROTECTION While the parks and nature preserves we protect are open to and enjoyed by the public, 18,729 acres of the land which we have permanently protected are private properties whose owners have generously granted conservation easements. We monitor these properties annually, often hand-in-hand with the land owners, to answer questions, and to ensure that conservation values—the health and wealth of these precious lands—are maintained forever. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following land owners for their support.

Acme Township Richard Cooper & Jan Tennant Jeremy Gibson & Carolyn T. Grace Macdonald Alan Adams Croft, LLC McDonald Susie Mackay Marilyn & Roland Andreasson Crystal Highlands Owner's Judy Gienow Bob & Kris Mampe Baillio Company Association Ron & Diane Gillison Robert & Lois Manigold Mark & Elizabeth Banker Richard & Linda Cushman Matt Godlewski & Jacob Francia Mann Whitman Mark & Karen Barbera Jeannette & Luc De Vigan Dirk & Mary Martin James & Sharon Goodheart Bash Enterprises Alice & Jerry Deck William & Joan McCool Charles & Bethany Goodman Thomas & Ardis Bauer G. Michael & Barbara DeGraeve McGuire Real Estate Donald & Heidi Hamilton Bay Harbor III, LLC. Michael & Claudia Delp Company LLC Thomas Hanna Bayshore Real Estate Associates Development Engineering Melinda Wagner 2014 Alan & Carol Hart Revocable Living Trust Leon & Shirley Beal Harold & Edna DeYoung Jed & Dawn Hemming Robert & Joni Metiva Bill & Marti Beals Lance & Allyson Docken David & Barbara Henton Amy & Dan Meyer Michael & Leah Bell J. Bennett & Tauna Donaldson Todd Herber Jean Meyer Robert & Barbara Below Eileen Sproule & Deborah Doyle Jane & Carol Highsaw Philip & Connie Micklin Linda & Craig Bethke Roger & Angelica Dunlap Frances Housman Kelly & Debra Miller Roland & Katy Bielert Julie Dutton Russell & Kay Hughes Philip Miner Boardman Township Earl & Susan Dutton Mark Hullman Susan Montei Philip Bolton Martin Easling Dean & Kurt Iverson Betty Jean Murray Rudrick & Mary Ellen Boucher Laurie Eberhardt & Peter Martin Alice Jeffers Neahtawanta Resort Association James Dalley & Lois Brennan Dave Edel Jennifer Johnston & Jon Bylsma Steve & Kathleen Newman Ruth Briggs Phil Edwards & Laura Reid David & Paula Kelley Scott Nugent Lee & Richmond Brown Ralph & Mary Ellen Edwards David & Katy Kern Wendy O'Brien James & Justine Buck Kenneth Edwards Tom Kladzyk Leobardo & Carmelita Ocanas Keith Burns Russell A. & Pat Ehler Anthony Kramer & OCS Watervale Ltd. Kathryn Bytwerk Phil & Rita Ellington Barbara Bailey John O'Hair Pat Capps Jeff Elliott Bruce & Libby Krone OHK-SEK Archibald Carey Daniel Ellis Louise Ladd Peter Ohrnberger David & Nancy Carey Susan & Edward Elmendorf Bruce & Joanne Langlois Brad Oleson John Carey Evans Bros Fruit, Co. Cliff Larkins The Oleson Foundation Andrew & Andrea Carolus James Fisher Leelanau Conservancy DJ & Lisa Oleson Shirley Carris Laura Fisher William Lentz Dustin & Kim Ordway Marlene & Terry Caszatt Fountain Head Vineyards Janice Lessard Ella Cooper-Froehlich Vernette Cauchy Chip & Terrie Frey Joe & Kathy Lessard Paradise Township Cedar River Group, LLC. Cameron & Dawn Fuller James & Judy Leto Paul Pelica Marshall Champion G.D.O. Investments LLC Ryan & Logan Lockman James Petrie Charles & Jeannie Chapin Garfield Township Long Lake Township The Philip E. Miner Revocable Trust David & Jody Charlton John Gehring Calvin Lutz James & Anne Porritt City of Traverse City Lois Szumera & Gene Gerring Charles Lyon Steve Pray Tom & Janice Cook Brian & Lisa Getty Robert & Joyce Lyon Brian Price Eric & Joni Rammelkamp

40 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 Our aerial monitoring program provides easement stewards a fresh and useful look at protected land. Used as a supplement to on-the-ground monitoring, easements selected for the program will alternate between aerial and ground monitoring every year to ensure continued face-to-face visits with landowners. Many easements selected for aerial monitoring are large properties, often with natural features that make ground access difficult or very time consuming. Flights are completed in early spring or late fall for maximum visibility. Aerial monitoring allows stewards to get a good look at the entirety of a property – something that may have taken multiple ground visits to accomplish – and allows them to view as many as 25 far-flung easements in a single flight.

Photo | Kathy Partin

Putney Real Estate Holdings, LLC. Nancy Seasholes Donald & Glenna Southwell Randall Vyverberg Charlotte Putney Send Brothers Properties L.L.C. Reg Sprik Frank Vyverberg Loy Putney the Shaffer Family Partnership William & Patty Springstead Watervale Marvin & Jodi Radtke David & Ingrid Shambaugh Kristin Hall & Anne Starr Wayne & Joan Webber Charles & Abby Rammelkamp George & Roberta Shambaugh David Steffey Greg White The Ranke Family Partnership Gary Shanker David & Sara Taft John Wilkinson & Robin Ray Ravary & Mary Carlton Michael & Shanna Shea Barry & Arreta Thompson Silva-Wilkinson RF Reiley Family Partners, LTD Virginia Shover Terry & Constance Timm Larry & Nancy Wilson Rick & Kay Rieck Steve & Carol Shuckra Jennifer Tobias & Tom McCracken Windward Partnership Riverview Gun Club Peggy & Kimberly Simpson Tosebo Clubhouse, LLC. John & Charlotte Wuepper Robert & Penelope Rosi Richard & Diane Simpson Sally Van Vleck Isaiah Wunsch & Colleen Valco Rotary Camps & Services of TC Russell & Kim Sims Kenneth Vanhouten Shelby Ziegler Wayne & Joan Rowe Nicklaus Slocum Village of Kalkaska John & Margaret Sargent Dale & Carolyn Smith Andrew Villov Michael & Melissa Scanlon John & Julie Smith Roy & Pamela Volkening

GTRLC.ORG 41 42 SPRING ‘16 | VOL 66 GTRLC.ORG 43 3860 N. Long Lake Rd., Ste. D Traverse City, MI 49684 NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID 231.929.7911 GTRLC.ORG TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 Permit No. 306

GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY

Photo | Heather Higham, Snap Happy Gal Photography