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Landmark Society of Western New York Landmark Society of Western New York Annual Report: Fiscal Year July 2013 – June 2014 THE LANDMARK SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK THE LANDMARK SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK From the Executive Director Board of Trustees CONTENTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE This year marked our organization’s fulfillment of our commitment to actively engage western New York with new, dynamic and relevant preservation initiatives. Mary Znidarsic-Nicosia, President From the Executive Director.............3 New, expanded or improved programs and services were implemented with success Thomas Castelein, VP Preservation this year. Mimi Freund Tilton, VP Properties From the President of the Board.......4 The inaugural year of our “Five to Revive” listing of historic resources was a keystone Beth Teall, VP Development of this year’s preservation advocacy. The long-endangered and deteriorated Eastman Jeffrey J. Pollock, VP Finance & Treasurer Dental Dispensary’s position on the list leveraged millions of dollars in investment, as an announcement for the building’s preservation and reuse was announced. Hugh A. Hamlin, Secretary Nominating Committee...................5 Our Preservation Grant Fund remains extremely popular and successful. There is JoAnn Beck, At Large a customary waiting list for these funds, as applicants understand the great need Drew Costanza, At Large for architectural feasibility studies, engineering reports and rehabilitation estimates. Treasurer’s Report & Financials........6 These are the primary ingredients in saving our heritage. Andy Germanow, At Large All of our advocacy efforts fall short if we fail to maintain a close relationship with the entire real estate community, from brokers who pair great buildings with great BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS Preservation.....................................7 owners, to real estate developers who invest and reinvent our great architectural Anthony Bellomo Michael Mincher gems. Our strong commitment to facilitating rehabilitation projects made strides Bleu Cease Bill Moehle in economic growth through preservation in downtown Rochester and in small Events..............................................9 Wayne Goodman villages across western New York. Scott Forsyth Carol S. Mullin Jean R. France Louis P. Nau The Landmark Society’s events and programs saw a great increase in interest and attention. Local media took notice, Sandra Frankel as our events eclipsed even last year’s impressive attendance figures. Our Inside Downtown Tour was a sell out for the Edward J. Olinger Contributions...........................10-11 Katherine H. Karl first time ever. Our educational outreach continues to be a multi-pronged approach, partnering with historic bars and Richard Sarkis pubs to offer drink coasters with a preservation message attached. We developed and printed a children’s preservation Glenn Kellogg coloring book, and we developed a cutting-edge online preservation game, designed with educational standards in Jerry Ludwig William F. Sullivan Staff...............................................12 mind. We achieved an important milestone, as our Preservation Conference expanded to a full statewide conference, Lee Lundback Stacey VanDenburgh bringing a record 230 attendees to Rochester’s East End to network, exchange the latest trends and hear nationally- renowned speakers. We once again selected the best preservation projects in western New York and celebrated their James I. Marasco David Whitaker success at our annual Preservation Awards, taking place in Rochester’s historic City Hall. The Landmark Society designed a new interpretation of our classic logo, and we focused significant efforts in successfully building our presence on social media. The evidence of preservation’s importance to a younger generation Honorary Trustees of leaders was manifested in the creation of The Landmark’s Society’s young professional organization, The Young Urban Preservationists – or as they preferred to be called, the YUPs. William Balderston George Gotcsik Ann B. Parks John Bero Fran Gotcsik Richard Reisem While the organization’s financial position improved dramatically, we also acknowledged the need to continue A. Vincent Buzard Judie Griffin Jon Schumacher efforts to sustain the fiscal momentum that was realized in our 75th Anniversary Fund Raising Campaign. Future fiscal Christopher Clarke Frank S. Grosso Marion Simon sustainability remains a challenge that we must strive to meet in order to continue providing the services that are so John C. Clark III Thomas Hargrave John Thoman much needed. We were successful in meeting our Annual Fund goal and were thankful to receive significant grants from a variety of sources. The Landmark Society was the grateful recipient of several generous and meaningful planned John W. Clarke Art Holtzman Joanne VanZandt gifts. Meeting these fund raising goals remains a priority, as it provides the cornerstone for everything we do. Frank Crego James Knauf, Jr. Sterling Weaver Susan Crego Marianne Koller Houghton D. Wetherald The Board of Directors provided consummate guidance and support, while our talented and professional staff displayed Jean Czerkas Sally McGucken Henry W. Williams Jr. an unparalleled commitment to the mission of our beloved organization. But, as always, we realized yet again that Jim Durfee Paul Nunes Arlene Wright Vanderlinde our strength lies solely on the shoulders of our members, our donors and our volunteers. Without their crucial support, none of the work would even be possible. William Edwards Andy Olenick James Yarrington Charlie Fitzgibbon Sherri Olenick Craig Zicari All the best, The Landmark Society of Western New York is supported, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. 2 3 THE LANDMARK SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK THE LANDMARK SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK From the President of the Board Nominating Committee I can honestly say the past three years as President of the Landmark The Nominating Committee is very pleased to announce four new Society has been a memorable life milestone and one of my most candidates for our Board of Directors. We are very fortunate that rewarding life experiences. I have been involved in this wonderful these individuals have chosen to join the Board, as they will all bring organization since 2006; however it has been the past few years of extraordinary talent and fresh perspectives to our organization. the organizations’ amazing transformation that has been the most rewarding. I do not take credit for this but rather I am grateful to have NEW TRUSTEES had the opportunity to work with the committed Executive Director Jeffrey Skuse: Jeff is Vice President of Marshall Boxes, a family held Wayne Goodman, the talented and passionate staff and all of the business in Rochester which has been operating since 1948. As a engaged and caring trustees, volunteers, supporters and members. City resident, Jeff has a strong interest in economic development and historic building rehabilitation. Jeff attended Syracuse University. Everyone involved in the Landmark Society has contributed in some way to our recent success. Through the generosity of many individuals Jason Roberts: Jason is a long time member and supporter of The and organizations, we successfully completed the 75th Anniversary Landmark Society. He has chaired the House and Garden Tour for nearly ten years, and has greatly contributed to the event’s success. Mary Z Nicosia Campaign despite challenging financial times. With Wayne and the Hugh A Hamlin staff driving the Preservation effort, we became relevant once again to Jason has a passionate interest in architecture as evidenced by his the community we serve. I feel we are positioned for future success and I am excited to continue studies of the works of many notable Rochester architects. Jason attended Oswego State University, my involvement and to see the Landmark Society continue to transform and grow in the future. works at Trillium Health, and currently lives in a historic home in the Highland Park neighborhood. Delores Jackson Radney: Delores is also a current Landmark supporter. Not only was she an Thank you all for being part of our success and I thank you in advance for your future support. important member of our Nominating Committee, she sits on the African American Landmarks Committee. Delores is a founding partner of Kuumba Consultants. Previously she has been educator at the Memorial Art Gallery and the Rochester City School District. Delores attended Sincerely, Geneseo College, is married to George Radney, and has three sons. Burt Speer: Burt is a tax partner with Mengel, Metzger, &Barr. His previous experience includes serving as a tax director at Price Waterhouse and as CFO of a start-up consulting/IP company. He is currently a Board member and treasurer of the Rochester Fringe Festival, and a member of the Mary Z Nicosia Rochester Estate Planning Council. Burt attended the State University of New York in Buffalo. Board President RENEWING TRUSTEE: Jim Marasco On behalf and as chair of the Nominating Committee, I extend our sincere thanks to those who devote their time, effort, and resources in supporting The Landmark Society. We look forward to working with our new Board members, thank Jim Marasco for extending his commitment, and especially thank Scott Forsyth, Joanne DeMarle, and David Whitaker for their years of service to The Landmark Society. I am honored to have served as chair of the Nominating Committee, and extend my thanks to
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