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The Bear Report Fall 2009 a MESSAGE from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JIM HALL 400 Years Ago Henry Hudson Passed Through Our Hudson Valley Noting Its Grandeur The Bear Report Fall 2009 A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JIM HALL 400 years ago Henry Hudson passed through our Hudson Valley noting its grandeur. Efforts to protect and invest in that magnificence have continued to be a priority of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission since its inception. Our founding families, the Perkinses, the Harrimans, and the Rockefellers created the standard of excellence we resolve to provide each year to over nine million park visitors. There is no shortage of calls for a return to nature and to that end, the revitalization of our State Parks continues to be PIPC’s top priority. Many of our facilities were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) generations ago. Their efforts remind us that when you invest in parks everyone feels better. Undeterred by budget cuts and financial uncertainty, we will continue to find creative ways to raise funds, awareness, and opportunities in order for the Palisades Interstate Parks system to flourish and remain the glorious resource it has been for a century. ~ Jim Hall ~ THE CONSERVANCY HONORS The Perkins Family On Thursday, June 4, 2009 the Palisades Parks Conservancy was privileged to honor the Perkins family, long considered the first family of the Commission. Longtime Hudson River Valley residents, they have blazed a path of philanthropy and action that has yielded dozens of parks, museums, cultural centers, farms, monuments, amusements, and the PIPC Group Camp concept that has served tens of thousands of children of all ages for nearly a century. Their belief in nature as the best medicine of all has had a ripple effect worldwide since George W. Perkins Sr. negotiated the end of the destruction of the Palisades cliffs in the 1900s. The Perkins family represents the backbone of the PIPC since its first days, and their broad generosity and vision has affected the preservation movement in ways impossible to measure. Four generations of Perkins have helped to save over 110,000 acres, many on the edge of the world’s largest metropolis. They saw to the planting of millions of trees and created an extensive nature education program. Recognizing the foresight and contributions of this wonderful family who continue to be instrumental in advancing the mission of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, PPC Board President Joshua Hyman, M.D., Anne Perkins Cabot presented the prestigious Palisades Founders Award to the Perkins family. Anne Perkins Cabot, Palisades Interstate Park Commissioner Emeritus and a Palisades Parks Conservancy Director accepted on behalf of her family. Other family members included: Colin Cabot, Victoria Wilson-Charles, Elizabeth W. Gonzales, Linn W. Kreig, Josie Merck, Bryce O’Brien, Samantha J. O’Brien, Wendy O’Brien, Nancy Perkins, Jennifer Speers, James Stevenson, William B. Thompson, Jr., and Penny Perkins Wilson. Dr. Hyman thanked the Perkins family for, “their broad generosity and vision that contributed to the preservation of natural treasures with recreation for the masses.” It was fitting that the dinner was held on the Hudson River shoreline at the Ross Dock section of the Palisades Interstate Park, Fort Lee, NJ., the foot of the very cliffs George W. Perkins, Sr. fought so hard to save and heal. Equally appropriate was the date commemorating the 100th anniversary of his official dedication of these shores to the public good and founding of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. The evening culminated with a magnificent fireworks display illuminating the night sky and the majestic cliffs that would not exist were it not for the fortitude and resolve of the Family Members attending: Linn W. Kreig, William B. Thompson, Jr., Victoria Wilson- Perkins family. Charles, Wendy W. O’Brien, Samantha J. O’Brien, Elizabeth W. Gonzalez, D. Bryce O’Brien Got Art? HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Artist’s In the Parks PIPC Celebrates 100 Years The new group, Artists 2009 has been a year-long celebration of the four-hundredth anniversary of in the Parks (AIP) has Henry Hudson’s “Half Moon” voyage that brought him through the Narrows recently been active at into what is now known as New York Harbor and up the Hudson River. With several park events. AIP funding from the Quad Committee, in January the Palisades Interstate Park is raising aware ness of the Commission supported the Knickerbocker Ice Festival at Rockland State Park, beauties of our parks along the official launch of the 2009 Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial with funds for the Palisades celebrations. Replicas of Fulton’s Clermont and Hudson’s Half Moon were Parks Conservancy (PPC). represented, this time in the form of ice sculptures. Palisades Interstate Park Commission partners Here at the Park, however, ’09 is a double anniversary year as September with these local artists working in “plein 27th marked the 100th year since Commission President George W. Perkins, air,” (outdoor) medi ums to highlight PIPC’s Sr. conducted the dedication presenting Governors J. Franklin Fort of New conservation, education, and community Jersey and Charles Evans Hughes of New York with twelve miles of dramatic initiatives. The program creates public ex posure Hudson River landscape on behalf of each of their states. The ceremony took for the artists while encouraging creative explo- place from the second-floor porch at what was then called the “Old Cornwallis ration of the Palisades region. Headquarters”— now known as the Kearney House. A commemoration of this A portion of the sold artwork proceeds is event took place this past September at the same location. generously donated to the PPC and assists the In 1909, supporters hailed the creation of Palisades Interstate Park Conservancy’s efforts to promote PIPC’s mission Commission as an unparalleled achievement in the conservation of scenic of providing the public access to swimming, and historic resources, and its dedication was viewed as a pinnacle of the hiking, educational programs, and the pure “Hudson–Fulton Tercentennial” festivities. Now we are awed by the vision and enjoyment of our beautiful parks. dedication of individuals like financier J.P. Morgan and organizations like the This past year the AIP program provided park New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs that rallied from a groundswell related art work for a silent auction held at the of public opposition and Knickerbocker Ice Festival, the 2nd Annual Art on fought for decades the 1909 Dedication, the Trail event at Bear Mountain State Park, and destruction being wrought the “birth” of PIPC Hooked on the Hook. Upcoming events include by massive quarry Trim the Trails at Nyack State Beach and a year- operations. end reception at Overlook Lodge where dozens Today’s Palisades of paintings will be on display. Interstate Park Commission Unleashing the potential power of nature and boasts jurisdiction over art in the healing process for our returning 110,000 plus acres of land veterans and their families, AIP is excited to encompass ing 20 parks have been awarded a $4,000 grant from Orange and 8 historic sites. It is Arts to train 15 selected members to work as our fervent hope that a teaching artists. The artwork they create will celebration held in 2109 will become part of a traveling exhibit featured at commemorate the vision the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Fort and legacy that we ourselves Montgomery Battle Site, and other historic sites. can help preserve. BEAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK: A New Chef at the Inn The Palisades Interstate Park Commission is excited about the possibilities and eager to work with Guests Services, Inc. (GSI) who was contracted in January to manage the Bear Mountain Inn complex, including the 1915 Inn, Overlook Lodge’s 24 guest rooms and catering spaces, the four WPA era six room lake-view stone lodges, Cliff House, food services at the Merry-go-Round, and the picnic grove food pavilion, fondly known as Stand 10. While the Inn is undergoing its own 15 million dollar rehab, Guest Services has started renovations to the other facilities within the complex. Overlook Lodge is experiencing a complete make-over. New brides will be particularly happy to hear that banquet rooms, with spectacular vista views, have been transformed and re-decorated. Guest rooms are modernized with new bedding, baths, and finish treatments. Next in line will be the Cliff House meeting space, and the four stone lodges. Stand 10 has a new menu and a great collection of memorabilia for sale at the gift shop located along its trail side. Guest Services has organized an entire year’s worth of activities for the park patrons. Over the summer, nights at the park sparkled like the stars with special events. The closest thing to a drive-in was our outdoor Movie Night at the Mountain that featured such Classics as Disney’s The Goonies and the all-time summer favorite Grease. A delicious Sunday Brunch is available year-round at Overlook Lodge and the ever popular Oktoberfest was held on weekends throughout the fall. Through this partnership, the Bear Mountain Inn complex will continue to be the site of special events and celebrations in a setting where park visitors can quietly enjoy fresh air, recreation, and the beauties of nature. For information Overlook Lodge Lobby on upcoming events please visit: www.palisadesconservacy.org/calendar or www.visitbearmountain.com. THE PALISADES PARKS CONSERVANCY Financial Report Statement of Activities for the year Special Gift Opportunities: ending March 31, 2009 Each contribution to Palisades parks has an impact on the future of this great resource. Many opportunities exist to demonstrate Support and Revenue: leadership support for our rehabilitation and conservation programs. We have listed some ideas below that may inspire you. Individual contributions $ 19,323 Grants $ 30,500 Adopt an Animal.
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