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FALL 2017 A Ride into the Future riends of Balboa Park has was a defining reason for the Board of Directors’ Preserving become known for so many decision to move forward on the Carousel, further Balboa Park’s legacy for Fgreat achievements around demonstrated in the success of the “quiet phase” future generations through Balboa Park since our founding of our capital campaign, led by the dedicated park-wide projects in 1999. From our capital volunteer leadership team of Ann Wilson and improvements to our field trip Kathy Anderson Kim. In fact, early support programs to our community amongst lead benefactors generated enough FALL 2017 events, we have been proud to play a small yet donations to enable us to make the required meaningful role in connecting your love of the down payment on the Carousel and finalize the park with your desire to see it celebrated and transaction on June 30. Board of Directors properly stewarded. Never ones to rest on our George Hardy, Chair Now the work truly begins. We still have to achieve Pat Caughey, Vice Chair laurels, we recently determined that the next key fundraising milestones towards the Carousel Ken Tranbarger, Treasurer chapter in our history should be one of our Dean Crowder, Secretary over the next twenty-four months. Every gift Betty Peabody, Founder grandest: acquiring and restoring the historic will make a difference, no matter the size. See Jack Carpenter Balboa Park Carousel (see page 3). Elizabeth Carson page 4 for details on how you can be part of the James Hughes Why did Friends decide to embark on this new Carousel’s continued legacy in Balboa Park. Kerri Kapich venture, one seemingly different from those Todd Kinnear Maureen Lamberti we have embarked upon in the past? First, the Transitions Neil Larson preservation and operation of the historic Carousel David Marshall n all the recent excitement surrounding the perfectly aligns with Friends’ purpose: honoring Michelle Slingerland Carousel, we are reminded of sadness in a Marvin Spira Balboa Park’s past while enhancing its current Irecent loss. In May, Board Chairman Tom Scott Nancy Vaughan place in the community. Second, the future of William Virchis suddenly passed away (see below). His positive the beloved 107-year-old Balboa Park Carousel Ray Waite voice are missed by all, but his contribution Lucy Warren depends on the commitment of a new generation to Friends of Balboa Park will endure. In the Ann Wilson of stewards, a role we are honored to accept. Wilda Wong aftermath of Tom’s passing, we are fortunate Third, the promise of a new revenue source that to benefit from the depth of leadership on our Advisory Coun cil the Carousel offers will enable Friends to fulfill our Board of Directors, embodied by new Chairman Sandra Alcosser core mission beyond current capabilities, not just Toni Atkins George Hardy. Unexpectedly thrust into this for our organization but for the park as a whole. Rita Atkinson role, George has already helped us make great Martha Barnette Jodie Bruhn Above all, however, we accept this new strides in his early tenure. Our new partnership James Dawe responsibility because of you. Since news of in the leadership of the organization should Iris Engstrand Friends’ potential role in the Carousel’s future reassure all supporters of Friends of Balboa Park Kevin Faulconer started to emerge late last year, the outpouring at a time of extraordinary transition. Ben Haddad Christine Kehoe of support has been overwhelmingly positive. Bob Kelly The community’s faith in Friends of Balboa Park Jessie Knight, Jr. Dorothea Laub Bill Maheu Stanley Maloy In Memoriam: Tom Scott Kathlyn Mead Toby Reschan t is with great sadness that we note the recent passing of Tom Scott, Ron Roberts a cherished member of the Friends of Balboa Park family. True Ryndes Jerry Sanders I A passionate champion of Balboa Park with a kind demeanor, Tom made Nancy Spector Bonnie Stewart an indelible mark on our efforts during his time with Friends. Elected to the Alan Sweedler Board in 2014, Tom served on the Executive and Finance Committees, and Michael Van Horne chaired the Investment and Governance Committees. Tom was a pivotal Rosetta Sciacca Volkov leader in Friends’ achievement of its endowment goals in 2015. In late 2016, Steven Wall Heather Xitco he helped secure donations towards one of his favorite projects in The Park: Donald G. Yeckel enhancement of the space surrounding the giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree. Tom was elected Chairman of

Staff the Board in January 2017, and quickly became a champion for seeking greater collaboration with other John Bolthouse, Executive Director park organizations – a legacy of cooperative spirit that will be carried on by Friends of Balboa Park. [email protected] Judy Brown, Office Manager If you wish to honor Tom’s memory and legacy, his family encourages donations in his name to [email protected] Friends of Balboa Park. Leslie Yu, Community Programs Coordinator [email protected] Bill Brown, Carousel Manager Newsletter Production Leslie Yu, Managing Editor Scarlet Willette, Graphic Designer [email protected] Contributors: AlohaBug Photography, Reema Makani Boccia, John Bolthouse, Judy Brown, Dean Crowder, Patricia Fleming, Richard Seignious, Michelle Slingerland Cover image: One of the 58 rides on the historic Balboa Park Carousel 3 Famosa Mexican Street Mexican Street , Famosa n July 25, Friends celebrated National celebrated National 25, Friends n July making Park, in Balboa Carousel Day of the the official announcement National Carousel Day Day Carousel National Big News Off Kicks acquisition of the Carousel by Friends of of Friends by acquisition of the Carousel of over An estimated crowd Park. Balboa 4,000 people helped us celebrate the long history fun and providing of Carousel’s memories to generations of San cherished around and visitors from Diego families In addition to free carousel rides the world. activities included face-painting, all day, music, carousel-related circus performers, and tasty food. merchandise, partners, including our event thank for We Starlight/ , Save AlohaBug Photography Heavenly Finest Sound, Nana’s America’s Hot Dogs, SwaTV , EDCO, Diamond , Kathryn the Grape Food San Services, Steampunk Environmental Street , Fern Strategies Rivers , Two Diego , and City of San , William Virchis Circus . Department and Recreation Park Diego’s all of the wonderful are thankful for And we so successful. that made the day volunteers year next National Carousel Day us for Join 25, 2018! on July news O Board Member Pat Caughey leads the Member Pat Board 2017 25, ribbon on July cutting ceremony The Carousel is Friends of Balboa Park’s Park’s of Balboa is Friends Carousel The need the largest undertaking and we yet, and support in finalizing the purchase public’s preservation of this extraordinary park icon on page 4). (see Capital Campaign feature looks support, Friends With the community’s the Carousel’s forward to further elevating historic profile in the community spotlight and generation. introducing it to a whole new

n what became the worst-kept secret in San Diego, the news is official: Friends of is official: San Diego, the news secret in worst-kept n what became the Carousel! Park has acquired the historic Balboa Park Balboa and of experts, a committee steered by due diligence effort a nearly year-long After

Friends Acquires Balboa Park Carousel Park Balboa Acquires Friends initial payment, an towards fundraising that secured donations months of early-phase to of hundreds that grew to a crowd 25, 2017, on July the news unveiled Friends had the strong endorsement of the purchase The thousands on National Carousel Day. City financial support of numerous donors (see page 4), of San Diego and the early been possible. not have without whom the acquisition would the Carousel had been one of nearly a century, For Since Park. assets in Balboa privately-owned very few the Steen- by the Carousel had been owned 1977, devoted whose principle, Bill Steen Family, Folsom “I am on himself to its meticulous care and operation. “so I decided to sell Bill said, of retirement,” the verge appreciate the Carousel to an organization that would generations. I am grateful for and maintain future it for to help preserve with Friends to work the opportunity for of San Diego’ one more shining gem in the ‘Jewel to enjoy.” people from around the world Carousel available to date, making the has been the biggest benefactor Steen family The while value, market price, $1 million below “bargain sale” at a Park of Balboa to Friends plan. payment also agreeing to a generous two-year is one of the most original, well-preserved Carousel Herschell-Spillman 1910 The on the original General Electric motor and It still runs menagerie carousels in the world. in rare today “brass ring game,” the classic – a century later – continues to showcase upon the staff – who joined Friends’ the United States. Carousel Manager Bill Brown and the craftsmanship ensuring acquisition – has maintained the Carousel since 1972, been maintained at the highest level. operation unique to an antique amusement ride have with our mission to of the Carousel aligns perfectly ownership Park’s of Balboa Friends acquisition poises Friends The generations. future preserve for and maintain the Park but restoration, operation and eventual uninterrupted to not only ensure the Carousel’s continued capital Friends’ a source of additional earned income that can fund also offers Park. projects throughout Balboa improvement I Friends of Balboa Park has officially embarked on a $3 million campaign for the Balboa Park Carousel! This major fundraising effort – the largest in our organization’s history – is an opportunity for every member of the public to contribute to Friends’ efforts to preserve and enhance the Carousel.

Capital Campaign Donors as of August 15, 2017

$200,000 + $1,000 - $4,999 Chris & Sue Christian Campaign Goals J.W. Sefton Foundation John & Melissa Bolthouse Caroline DeMar Dr. John & Libby Carson Rodger and Barbara Dishong • Complete the purchase of the $100,000 - $199,999 Vicki Cocke Iris Engstrand Carousel, by meeting the payment Legler Benbough Foundation Lorraine Frigolet; Patricia Fleming Walter J. & Betty C. schedule over the next two years Compass Rose, Inc. (in-kind) Zable Foundation Lester & Lynne Gardner agreed upon between Friends and George Hardy Michael and Jane Gilbert $50,000 - $99,999 Jim & Carmen Hughes the Steen family Neil & Marjie Larson Peter LaDow Kathryn & Michael Kim David Lynn Dorothea Laub • Preserve and restore our historic David Marshall; Heritage John & Renie Martin and unique treasure to its original Architecture and Planning (in-kind) $25,000 - $49,999 Karon May glory and protect it Elizabeth Moore The Colonel Frank C. Wood Douglas McVey Memorial Fund at Betty Peabody Herman & Sharon Parker • Develop the adjacent public spaces, the San Diego Foundation Arlene Simpson Richard & Colleen Doering The Parker Foundation Alan & Nancy Spector including beautification of the Family Fund Carole Sachs The Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation area surrounding the Carousel in a Joe Silverman San Diego Woman’s Club Nancy Vaughan manner that honors its location in Christine Sullivan Darlene Marcos Shiley the park’s historic district $500 - $999 Lucy Warren $15,000 - $24,999 Grunow Construction • Establish a maintenance fund, $99 and under Downing Family Foundation Rick & Tory Gulley ensuring the Carousel will have a Melinda Balkom Cynthia Furlong Kerri Kapich Susan Batt robust and secure reserve for its Ruth Hayward Kelly Family Fund at Sarah Evans maintenance in perpetuity Reuben H. Fleet Foundation the San Diego Foundation Patricia Green at the San Diego Foundation Kathy Lazzaro Kenneth & Janet Jaworski Bill & Lori Walton Paul & Maggie Meyer Gaila Jennings Please make your tax-deductible $10,000 - $14,999 Tom* & Bonnie Scott Howard & Susan Labow donation today, and help us make Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation Lisa Vieira Richard & Wendy Ledford a real difference for the historic Doug Kerner; Higgs, Fletcher Bob Wallace and Mack (in-kind) Cody Nelson Balboa Park Carousel! $250 - $499 Mike & Marilyn Kelley Katherine Partain Roberta Hardiman James & Cathy Potter For more information, Harley Sefton Gail Kersgard Terri Reeves call (619) 232-2282 or visit $5,000 - $9,999 $100 - $249 Ronald & Bonnie Sealey www.balboaparkcarousel.org Ben & Nicole Clay Pamela Baumgart Lisa Sides Gayle Breitbard Klusky Jack & Jackie Carpenter Steven M. Smith Nell Waltz Jerry Cesak Kathy Velchek

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Everyone can support the Carousel! Join our “Coins for the Carousel” campaign by picking up a special donation bank box at the Carousel ticket booth, fill it with coins, bills and checks, and bring it back to the Carousel. Every full donation box receives ten 4 complimentary ride tickets. Get your school, neighborhood or business involved today!

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2017 Annual Awards Luncheon Honoring the Volunteers and Visionaries of Balboa Park

The Friends of Balboa Park’s 17th Annual Millennium Awards Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Balboa Park Club. This year’s theme is “A Magical Menagerie,” celebrating the Balboa Park Carousel. 2017 Honorees Millennium Award Honorees honoring the families that have owned the historic Balboa Park Carousel over the past century Arlene Simpson, Virginia Long, and William Steen Inspiration Award Honorees honoring dedicated volunteers within Balboa Park Melanie Flynn, San Diego Museum of Man Barry Goldlust, San Diego History Center Sheri Knox, San Diego Natural History Museum

Wendy Ledford, Globe Guilders of The Old Globe Theatre Field Trip Scholarships Paul Meyer, Balboa Park Conservancy and Balboa Park Endowment Trips to Balboa Park provide meaningful opportunities to students and teachers Betty Peabody Emerging Young Leader Honoree of all grade levels to learn outside of the honoring a dedicated staff member of a Balboa Park museum or institution for their leadership classroom. Trips during the 2016-2017 Ira Bauer-Spector, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet academic school year were made possible by: The WD-40 Fund at The San Diego Foundation, Price Philanthropies, Rice 2017 Luncheon Sponsors Family Foundation, Competitor Group, (as of August 31, 2017) Inc., Herman and Carol Wong and other AllStates Mailing Services, Inc. Girl Scouts San Diego Marie Tuthill private donors. Senator Toni Atkins Connie K. Golden The San Diego Foundation Barbara Brown Ruth Hayward San Diego Tourism Authority With the community’s support, we were Nancy Carol Carter Susan Hoekenga Bonnie Scott able to welcome over 3,200 students Cohn Restaurant Group Jim and Carmen Hughes Darlene Marcos Shiley in about 55 busses, with a total budget Dean M. Crowder Pacific Premier Bank just under $14,000. Of those totals, approximately 1,000 students were from a Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available at www.friendsofbalboapark.org San Diego Unified School District 5th Grade class. Friends’ goal, in partnership with In Memoriam: Louise Hay SDUSD, is to provide a learning opportunity We are saddened to report the passing of Louise Hay, longtime outside of the classroom for all 5th graders. major benefactor of Friends of Balboa Park and member of our Teachers and school administrators are Advisory Council. encouraged to check out our website for Louise considered the park her front yard. She saw what needed scholarship opportunities and apply online. to be improved and was willing to provide the resources. She was Applications are accepted year-round. our unofficial “Park Monitor.” Louise funded Friends’ contribution to the lighting of Cabrillo Bridge LED lighting project, supported the information kiosks, the Sixth Avenue Playground, and improved landscaping. A special rose in the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden was named in her honor. From serving on the Friends’ Advisory Council, where she always insisted we leave our annual breakfast meetings on a cheerful, upbeat note to hosting special events for us in her home, Louise was there for us. While we mourn her loss, we are grateful for her indomitable optimism when every conversation ended with her calming, “All is well.” 5 Moreton Bay Fig Tree Update As announced earlier this year, Friends of Balboa Park is developing plans to create a more aesthetically appealing protective barrier around the giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree, located between the Natural History Museum and Spanish Village Art Center. Under the volunteer leadership of award- winning landscape architect and Friends Board Member Pat Caughey, artist renderings have been developed and presented publicly, and reaction thus far has been quite encouraging. Planning continues, with a targeted date for installation in 2018. Once again, we thank donors Robert and Andrea Peach, Dorothea Laub and Betty Vale, for their early support of this park enhancement project. To give a gift towards this effort or to learn more, contact [email protected]. Project Updates

Dedicate a Pumpkin California Tower This fall, Friends of Balboa Park, in Speaker Update partnership with the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department, invites As reported in the last edition of the public an opportunity to dedicate a the Newsletter, Friends of Balboa pumpkin in the Botanical Building for Park is working to replace and only $20 per dedication. The display upgrade the old 1940’s speakers will be available through November from in the California Tower. Thanks and dedications will be recognized at the to a recent grant from the Charles main entry. Donations must be received by October 20, 2017. and Ruth Billingsley Foundation, acoustical studies Claim your pumpkin today: www.FriendsofBalboaPark.org. are now underway. Total estimated project cost is $27,000 with completion scheduled for late 2018.

New Historical Signage Installed The Park Landmark Signage Program has been established to share the history and significance of many areas of Balboa Park. The two newest signs of the program (a partnership with the Park and Recreation Department) were recently installed. The Ford Building sign is located in front of the San Diego Air & Space Museum as well as the Zoro Garden Nudist Colony during the 1935 Exposition. These signs were generousely funded by the San Diego Air & Space Museum, the Community Projects Programs and Services grant recommended by City Councilmember Chris Ward, and the Community Reinvestment Program at the recommendation of County Supervisor Ron Roberts.

Balboa Park’s Deferred Maintenance Challenge According to a recently released report from the City of San Diego, there is more than $120 million worth of deferred maintenance in Balboa Park. Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, Friends is proud to have partnered with the City’s Park and Recreation Department to have made more than $8 million in improvements throughout the Park since our founding in 1999. You can help chip away at Balboa Park’s deferred maintenance. Identify a project you care deeply about from our current and proposed projects and contribute to helping us maintain and enhance our extraordinary park. Visit our website for more information on projects: www.friendsofbalboapark.org.

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in honor of Rosetta and Mike Volkov Volkov and Mike Rosetta Smith Ellen H. Bohrer Roxanna Ed Streicker Wallace Bob Trimble Arthur Trimble Joey ‘Sandy’Sandra Burdett Phelps Wilson Walker Ian and Jean Ann Silliman Ann Simoneau and Deanna Spehn Richard Cheryl Spicer Don Steele Stein Jean Stepner and Rosie Mike Catherine Stiefel Willard Stober and Paula Bucklen Stock Dorothy Stopper Steve Tellam and Patricia Frederick Thompson and Nancy Frank Inc. Truist, Giving Plan Employee Marlene Turrentine Marie Tuthill Anderson Kim and Kathy Annual in support of the Luncheon Awards Elaine Twamley Upp Gretta Volle and Cottie Tom Votaw Dorothy Wallace Bob Wells and Carol Paul Gerry Wheeler Wofford Virginia Wong Herman and Carol in support of the Field Program Trip Wilda Wong Wright Kathy Yeckel Don and Jeannette Yee Michael Zukor Allan and Bev John Kaufmann John Kime Milford Linda Kiran Nancy and Ernie Kovacs Maureen Lamberti Lester Pam and Maggie Meyer Paul Rush and John Bonnie Susan Sharin Marie Tuthill Linda Nugent Bank Premier Pacific Annual the in support of Release Butterfly Palmer Jean Peterson Pat Pier Richard Garden Club Loma Point Potter Cathy Steve Power Memorial Fund Pratt Raines Andrew Al Renzulli Restua Eva and Lisa Richards Rick Ridgway VanDuyn Rigsby Jeanette Robinson Stuart Henry Jr. Romero, Roscoe Patti Rotsart Veronique and John Rottenstein Joyleen Rudee and Betsy Lea Mary Russell Salt Bob Henry Samuel I. & John The Foundation Fox Air & Space San Diego Museum in support Landmark of the Park Signage Program SocietySan Diego Epiphyllum Katharine Sandstrom Seignious and Johanna Dick Annual in support of the Release Butterfly Georgina and Lu Sham Shannon Astrid Bill and Shape in support of Judie Speaker Tower the California Upgrade Project Andres Jose Rojas Jose Andres Gonzalo Rojas Scanlan Rosemaire Scanlan Tom Scott Tom Flute Choir Avanti and Carol Ewan Joel Spielman-Ewan Fleming Patricia Goad Shelby Debbie Hall Kerri Kapich Kerri Kelly Pam Kinnaird and Helen Webster in Kathleen Krentler A. Brown honor of Richard Hickey Joanne Ladinsky Jack Maureen Lamberti Lamott and Bettyann Jack Sue Lane Laurie Randy Ledford Wendy and Richard Leech Tom Eric and Sheryl Lehmkuhl Lief Dick Lingley and Gaye Ron Barry Lubs and Jan David Linda Lungren Macias Jesus and Sue Marchetti Vince and StacyDavid Marshall Marston and Peg Anne Marston Matthews Peggy McMorrow Judith Connie Melhorn Stephen Miller and Michael Wasilewski Charles Mills Moxham Ellen and James and Luz Munnelly Kevin in honor of Nachazel Judy Peabody Betty Dee Nelson Pamela Will and Nora Newbern Nordson Corporation in support Foundation Program Trip of the Field cards are sent to their families, per the donor’s request. cards are sent to their families, per the donor’s Grimm Ernie Diana Brotherton-Ware Hattox Kathy Hattox John Kiyoi Guy T. Kiyoi Toshi Morad Mariam Dennis Murray Louise Florence Paul Imlay Family Paul The Eric Fairbanks in honor Eric Fairbanks of Tricia Munro Gallegos, Inc. Ann Gary and Ken Girl Scouts of San Diego Annual in support of the Luncheon Awards Connie K. Golden in support of Annual Awards the Luncheon Goodwin Chip and Sherrilyn Stephen Gordon Granger in support of Lyn in the Park Twilight the Concert Series William Gullette Gwynne Vanessa and Denise Hager Mick Hanson and Jacquie Ken George Hardy Thomas W. Harless HarryPhil and Kay in honor Chris Hatch Peabody of Betty Margaret Headley Jerry and Lucy Heard Helstrom and Roxane Robert Linda and Jim Hervey LarryAnne Hill and Carol Hinrichs Sharon Hope Susan Houser in honor Peabody of Betty Kathleen Hughart in support Annual Butterfly of the Release Hyde Mary Lynn Norma James Margareta Jansson Peabody in honor of Betty M. Carolyn Kaess

Recognizing contributions and celebrating the lives of loved ones, honorees are listed above and acknowledgement and acknowledgement contributions and celebrating the lives ones, honorees are listed above Recognizing of loved Jean Thompson Jean Goad Tom Johnson Alan and Nickie Evangelou, Jr. Evangelou, Bridge H. Daniel Bridge Mary F. Chisholm Virginia Mary Watson Crowder Alice Richardson Dean Crowder “George” Milton Memory In LOVING AFCD Jazz Society in support AFCD Jazz in the Park Twilight of the Concert Series Blair Alexander Allen Gretchen Marty Allenby Alston Lois Nancy Assaf Baer Pat Bill Baker Susan Batt Bell Josephine Bennett Wayne and Myrna Bossler Bob Broom Glen and Betty Brown Teddie Hallie Burch and Carol Chang Jeff Deanna Williams Cho Rebecca Competitor Group Inc. Cornell Roger County of San Diego, Community Reinvestment Program Marijeanne Crabtree Dean Crowder Jim and Mary in honor Dawe Anne Rice and Tim of Ann De Fields and Ron and Diane DeBolt Richard Deeds Dick Dibos and Posy Joseph Dort and Janet James M. Dutton Jeanette Earl John Henry Eimstad and Nolan Barbara Thank You to Our Generous Donors Generous Our to You Thank 2017 15, August through 2017 15, April between received Donations 2125 Park Boulevard San Diego, California 92101

2017 EVENTS

Annual Awards Luncheon Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Balboa Park Club

Halloween Family Day Saturday, October 28, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Park-wide including the Carousel

December Nights Friday, December 1, 2017 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017 Noon – 11:00 p.m. Park-wide

31st Annual Holiday Poinsettia Party Thursday, December 7, 2017 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Botanical Building

per ride $ or 4 rides for $10 3Hours Saturday, Sunday & School Holidays 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Summer open daily 11:00am - 5:30pm