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2015 ANNUAL REPORT Welcome to Harmony Foundation’s first Harmony Foundation annual report! International In my time as Chair of HFI’s Board of Trustees, I have watched the Foundation grow and evolve into a world-class organization, which excels at bringing the gift of singing to Staff the world. The dedication of the Foundation’s Jim Clark staff and trustees is unparalleled, as is the Regional Director of Development generosity of our donors. We have much to Carolyn Faulkenberry be proud of but much work still to do. Chief Financial Officer This report provides some key facts Connie Harris and figures on the financial health of the Director of Communications Foundation, but we all know that’s only half JJ Hawkins the story. Barbershop is not simply numbers Donor Care Center Associate on a page or trophies on a shelf. It’s a way Photo: J. Demetrie Photography Ryan Killeen of life. It’s a family, and music is what waters Senior Director of Development our family tree. Singing is the lifeblood that flows through us all and binds us together. Hopefully this report tells a bit of that story as well. Sharon Miller Acting President and CEO Each of us has our own reasons for supporting Harmony Foundation International. My family has made Barbershop a lifestyle, and it has been Sarah Ogiba Finance Assistant good to us. The lifelong friendships, the work ethic instilled in our children, a sense of togetherness — all these elements were cultivated through James Pennington Barbershop. I am sure all of you have similar stories to tell, and I believe Donor Care Center Manager others can benefit as we have. Robert Rund Every day the Foundation is touching the lives of people everywhere and Regional Director of Development bringing new singers into the fold. Our donor list is impressive, and that is Dixie Semich something we can all take pride in. There are not enough words to express Development Operations the gratitude we feel for everyone who has helped the Foundation get to Manager where we are today. We want our Barbershop family to grow, but we need Kyle Snook your help to make that happen. Please consider joining our community Donor Care Center Associate of donors, so that we can spread four-part harmony to every corner of Rick Taylor the globe. National Development Manager We are on a journey to bring music to the world, and the journey is just Elizabeth Wilde beginning. Let’s take the next step together. Every gift makes a difference. Regional Director of Development Your friend in harmony, Board of Trustees Sharon Miller, Chair David Mills, Vice Chair Sharon W. Miller Chuck Harner, Secretary Chair, Board of Trustees Don Laursen, Treasurer Acting President and CEO Harmony Foundation International Jim Warner, General Counsel Debbie Cleveland Don Lambert Casey Parsons PHOTOS: Cover – Top: 52eighty performs at Midwinter Convention 2015, by Lorin May. Arne Themmen Center: Main Street performs at International Convention 2015, by Lorin May. Bottom: Debbie Lynn Weaver Cleveland, HFI Trustee, leads an all girls chorus at Harmony University’s Saturday Night Show, by Rebecca Grimmer. Facing page – (Contemporary - left to right) Musical Island Boys at HU Marty Monson (ex-officio) 2015, by Rebecca Grimmer. Westminster Chorus at International 2015. (Archive - left to right) JSisters and Peerless Quartet, courtesy of Lorin May. am honored to introduce the first formal annual report detailing Harmony Foundation International’s Icharitable contributions. Our intention for this information is, first and foremost, to thank you for your partnership by showing the impact we have all made during the 2015 calendar year. We want to instill in our donor base a high level of trust and confidence. Within these pages we have illustrated our conscientious efforts to support the programs and people who in turn subscribe to and benefit from our mission every day. The Trustees are so proud of the members of our staff for their initiative, positive attitudes, sheer pride in their work and dedication to both the mission and our vision. We feel confident that the Foundation is poised to continue on the positive trajectory that we are currently enjoying. Without further adieu, I invite you to explore this report. I hope that you are inspired and truly understand what an inspiration you are to so many people. Thank you for joining us on this journey as we attempt to enrich lives through singing. Sincerely, J. David Mills Vice Chair, HFI Board of Trustees Thank you for your partnership! armony Foundation International is honored to thank our Hcharitable supporters who made contributions between January 1 and December 31, 2015. Your gifts enriched thousands of lives through singing. 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