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Special Donor Issue

A Message From the President Opportunities Abound . . . Because of You!

Over the past six years, as a with Michael Katakis, a program about the life and work of member of the board of the beloved Carmel artist Jo Mora, with Peter Hiller, local history Carmel Public Library Foundation, with Doug Schmitz, a screening of the movie “California I have seen our organization Typewriter”, and several more. flourish on many levels. This year has been exceptionally rewarding, The capstone of our year was the “Still an Optimist Edition” as I was privileged to serve as with best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning New York President. The Carmel Public Times columnist Thomas Friedman. We are very grateful to Library Foundation exists in order Mr. Friedman, who gave of his time and expertise without to raise the funds to provide charge, as well as moderator, Professor John Arquilla of our Jenice Schultheis, own Naval Postgraduate School, who provided a wonderful CPLF President materials for Harrison Memorial Library and the Park Branch, which discussion of world events and how we can thrive in the is a wonderful asset to our community. We offer our thanks “Age of Acceleration”. This event was extremely well to the many donors in our community who give so supported by local individual and business sponsors, and generously to make this possible. we are grateful to them. And for the first time in the eight- year history of this event, the Sunset Center was completely But the impact of the Foundation doesn’t end there! Our sold out! organization also hosts Community Night programs, which are free to the public, and has also established a very This wonderful partnership between the Foundation, the successful spring fundraiser held at the Sunset Center. This Library and our local community is keeping the function of year’s programs were more well-attended than ever, and the library more relevant than ever, as a place to gather, included a discussion of Ernest Hemingway and his works learn and grow. My thanks go to each and every one of our valuable donors who make this important work possible.

—Jenice Schultheis

The Still an Optimist Edition Over 700 attended! THANK YOU to each of our partners, sponsors, benefactors, volunteers and our community. Thank You to Our Generous Donors Annual Gifts April 1, 2018 – May 15, 2019, continued on page 4

George Sterling R. L. Stevenson Jack London Gifts of $10,000+ Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999 Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous Heather K. Downs, Downs & Anonymous Barnet Segal Charitable Trust McNeil Wealth Management, Bill Hannon Foundation Lacy Williams Buck Merrill Lynch Susan Draper Carmel Rotary Club Fund at the Bill and Jeanne Landreth Susan DuCoeur Community Foundation for Valera Lyles Jeffrey and Deborah Greenberg Monterey County Joseph and Sheila Mark Ben and Carole Heinrich Community Foundation for Tom and Mary McCary Carol Lee Holland Monterey County Stan and Sharon Meresman Liza Horvath, Roderick Dewar Miss Barbara’s Child Monterey Trust Management Martha Dolley Development Center Stephen Hossa Janis Elliott Pebble Beach Company Brian & Cynthia McCoy Nadya Giusi Foundation Mike and Chrissi Morgan Alan and Jean Pedersen Trust Donna Pribble Charles and Leslie Snorf Jenice and Jon Schultheis Hilda H. Stengard Union Bank Foundation Elisabeth Ungaretti Vanderbilt CPAs Professional Corporation

Robinson Jeffers Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499 Brian and Cynthia McCoy Drs. Douglas Adams and Stanley and Gail Dryden Marci Meaux and Roger Gayman Patricia Qualls William Eggleston Monterey Private Wealth Ali Akber First Stop Relocation Resources Monterey Skin Fitness Center David and Sheila Allaire Jim and Alex Gerardo Thomas and Karen Mulvaney Geoff and Rebecca Arnold Lyman and Beverly Hamilton Pamela Neiman (GRA Legacy Trust) Bruce and Diane Hanger Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss Arts Council of Monterey County Donald High Attorneys At Law Letitia Bennett Jean Hontalas Laura Normandeau Bob McGinnis Travel Integris Wealth Managment, LLC PBI/ Steelcase Helen Breck Becky Jackson & Stephen and Betsey Pearson Jason and Melissa Burnett Lisse Barrett Jackson Pilgrim’s Way Bookstore & Carmel Realty Company Foundation Key for a Cure Foundation Secret Garden Carroll Family Charitable Foundation James and Susan Lansbury The Samson Foundation Donald McEnry Davis Scot Leisy Tim and Jenny Smucker Sharon and Larry De St. Jeor Carol and Brian LeNeve Frederick Terman and Nan Borreson Bill and Nancy Doolittle Carmine Lepiane and William and Susanne Tyler, III Martha Drexler Lynn and Ashley Stockton-Lepiane Joan Webb Robert Danziger Kevin Mahoney and Lovina Worick George and Jo White 2 Fond Farewell to Outgoing Board Directors and Our Board President As another successful fundraising year draws to a close, Rita Patel, Board Director the Board Directors bid a heartfelt goodbye to the Rita’s long-standing commitment to following outgoing members whose terms are ending in education fueled the partnership that June. was developed between the Carmel Jenice Schultheis, President Public Library Foundation and the We are so grateful to Jenice for her role Carmel Unified School District which with the Foundation for the past six has resulted in an array of programs years. During this past year as designed to assist parents and teachers with many of the President she was instrumental in challenging issues families face today. Rita’s dedication increasing the library’s visibility and and hands-on support of our library has been central to overall support. This includes a robust the evolution of the caliber of programs the Foundation lecture series, recent lobby refresh to the Park Branch continues to bring to our community. Library as well as the development of a new Gathering Dr. Bonnie Irwin, Director-at-Large Space at the Harrison Memorial Library. Thank you for Dr. Bonnie Irwin is Provost and Vice advancing our mission. Jenice will turn the board President for Student Affairs at leadership over to veteran Board Director and current California State University Monterey Vice President, Cynthia McCoy in the upcoming year. Bay. In her professional work, Dr. Irwin Ben Heinrich, Treasurer has facilitated initiatives in integrative Ben has served as Board President two learning, undergraduate research, terms and this year he served as interdisciplinary studies and inclusive excellence. Her Treasurer. We so appreciate Ben’s success in developing strong ties between CPLF and pragmatic approach to navigating a CUSMB resulted in several stimulating programs strong, steady course for our library. provided by CSUMB professors, including her own Those who know him, know that his standing-room only presentation. passion for the library and the written word are central Lynn Booth-Scanlon, Board Director to his core. Thank you for your dedication and service. is a Vice President and Private Banker Jeff Greenberg, Board Director at The Private Bank (an exclusive part of Jeff Greenberg has served as a Board Union Bank). She has served as a Board Director as well as Treasurer and Director as well as a member of the member of the Finance Committee. He Finance Committee for over four years. has provided thoughtful guidance and She has also taken an ongoing support for the past six years. active role on our events committee, His professional expertise and expanding support for the library Thank you for commitment to our community has been very helpful in through business and community driving our mission forward. outreach. keeping the library open, relevant and thriving.

3 Thank You to Our Generous Donors Annual Gifts April 1, 2018 – May 15, 2019

Peter English Edward Weston Jim and Posh Emery David and Lois Epel Gifts of $500 - $999 Hayashi Wayland Judith and Carl Everitt Charles Adams and Laurie Davies David Huey and Carla Hudson John and Patricia Ewing John and Charlotte Flanagan Anonymous Paul and Ann Ingemanson Roger and Joyce Frasca Jean Artz Jesse and Carol Kahn John and Louise Fredrickson H. Glenn and Carol Bell Nicki and Michael McMahan Gagosian Gallery Dick and Judy Borda John and Beth Neidel Beth Garnett and Truman Chaffin E. and Phyllis Newman Peter Byczkowski Glen and Angela Charles Charles and Miranda Olvis Jerry and Tracey Gates P. Kay Burbidge Marianne Gawain James and Sharon Chibidakis Doug Schmitz John and Janet Bush Charles and Ayse Gilbert Stuart and Lena Clark Gerald and Dorothy Williams S. James and Lynda Campbell Gerald and Karol Gleason Mary Kay Crockett Marsha McMahan Zelus Julie Campbell Ruth Gleisner Edward and Minnie Cappel David and Sharon Goldenson David and Wendy Castagna Stephen Haley and John Steinbeck Richard and Daphne Bertero Joan Clancy Karen Dunn-Haley Gifts of $100 - $499 Charles and Marion Besmehn Judy and Al Clark John and Gregory and Robin Aeschliman Susan Blois Edward and Patricia Cogan Mary Jane Hammerland Frances Albrecht Bruce and Anne Bloxom Nancy Collins Tai-Choon and Doyun Han Howard and Jean Alvord Lynn Booth-Scanlon Paul and Kathleen Coss Patricia Handler Frank and Regina Amato Robert and Sarah Bouchier Shirley and Coyne Christopher and Donald and Bette Anderson William and Myrna Brandwein Brian Cronwall Judith Harrold Robert and Melinda Armstead Bonnie Brooks John and Ilse Daly Joan Heyler Carol Arvidsson Peter and Harriet Brooks Stephen and Chris Davis Margaret Holm Joan Beller Donald Richard Brophy Jr. Gregory Davis Susanne and Gordon Holm Carol C. Bergere Katherine Bucquet Martha Dennis Marilyn Hopkins Brian and Sandra Berris D Jill Burbidge Donald and Mary Ann Dillon Mary Horn Edward and Angela Howes Loren Hughes and Jane Veneman Sterling Circle Planned Giving Robert and Angela Irvine Bela and Abigail Janko Leave a Legacy at the Library Robert and Carolyn Jenkins James and Barbara Johnson The annual reception in honor of Carmel Public Library Foundation’s Kevin Jordan Sterling Circle Donors will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2019. William and Susan Jordan The Sterling Circle Program is the cornerstone of the foundation’s future funding Ronald and Diane Kabat capabilities. This program recognizes planned giving donors who demonstrate their Cynthia Karakas deep commitment to the library by including the Carmel Public Library Foundation in Earl and Flavia Kavanau their estate plans and wills. Sterling Circle Donors play a key role in ensuring the library’s Charles and Carol Keller place in the community – open and free – for generations to come. Wayne and Phyllis Kelley Nicole and Mike Kelly Become a Sterling Circle Donor William and Bonnie Kemerer Ovilee Kennedy Simply inform us of your interest. The amount and conditions of your gift are entirely up Yvonne Kerby-Miller to you with any amount being appreciated and completely confidential. Claude and Joan Keyzers For more information, go to our website www.carmelpubliclibraryfoundation.org or Walter and May Kitagawa contact Alexandra Fallon at (831) 624-2811. Thank you for your support. 4 continued on page 6 STERLING CIRCLE PLANNED GIVING Leave a Legacy at the Library

Tomorrow’s results are created by today’s intentions. Many people Special Recognition contemplate how they can Stephen and Martha Dolley Alan and Jean Pedersen support the library and J. Randolph and Janis Elliott Hilda Stengard ensure its growth and Valerio and Nadya Giusi Louis and sustainability in the future. Martha Mosher Elisabeth Ungaretti Some find that a good way Bill and Sara Morgan to accomplish this is to designate Carmel Public Library Foundation as the Major Gifts of Significance beneficiary of a gift from their Barnet Segal Charitable Trust estate plan or will. These gifts provide a tax deduction Lacy Williams Buck and have a tremendous impact on our ability to keep the Downs & McNeil Wealth Management Group, Merrill Lynch library open, relevant and thriving. If you would like information, please contact Alexandra Fallon at Carmel Rotary Club Fund at the Community Foundation for Monterey County 831.624.2811. Joining the Sterling Circle is easy, and the amount and conditions of your gift remain confidential. Union Bank Foundation

Sterling Circle Donors Valerio R. & Nadya Giusi Dorothy Fairbank Newton Elaine Good-Mosconi Wendy Ograin William Alden & Martha Campbell Jean Grace Hadley Osborn Rodney Ransome Allison Betty & Rodney Guilfoil Lucy Jane Owens Anonymous John & Yvette Gurley Ruth H. Pardoll Bethany Ann Beckman Mrs. Harvey (Kay) Hancock Tom Parks & Lane Craig Vera Beck Carolyn Hardy Warren & Marge Perrine Letitia A. Bennett Lawrence & Jane Harris Janet & Niels Reimers Melanie & Harvey Billig Ben & Carole Heinrich Bob & Michele Rench Jack & Prim Billwiller Shirley Hicklin Christine M. & Margaret G. Blackburn Carol Lee Moore Holland Graeme A. Robertson Kathleen H. Blythe Jean G. Holt Juanita Rosser Phil Bowhay Angela & Robert Irvine Gail & William Scearce Helen & Beau Breck Nancy A. Johnson Kaye I. Scott Stephen & Barbara Brooks Nancy & Edward Jordan Marvin Silverman Robert & Francie Campbell Dr. Anita Karr Pamela D. Smith Jerry Fielder & Daniel Campbell Nello Elizabeth Kearney Charles & Leslie Snorf Cheryl Carter & James L. Strait Mr. & Mrs. Lee C. Keene Sue Steele CDR & Mrs. Robert H. Chambers Jr. USN Janis Keller Natalie A. Stewart Mary Kay Higgins Crockett Erling Lagerholm & Emilie Welles Virginia W. Stone Leland & Gloria Dake Patricia Lakamp Terry & Kay Sullivan Roderick & Suzanne Dewar Adele & Donald Langendorf John & Judy Thodos Joanie & Don Dinsmore Glenn & Marian Leidig The Doris & Caroll Tornroth Trust Stephen & Martha Dolley Marjorie P. Love William H. & Susanne S. Tyler, III Amy Donohue Joseph Lowe Jr. Cecil M. Wahle Jean Draper Valera W. Lyles Mr. Dave Werner James & Cornelia Emery Martha Drexler Lynn Jo & George White, Jr. Robert Evans David Marshall L. Lamont Wiltse, Jr. Robert S. Feller Mary & Tom McCary Emily & Paul Woudenberg M. Gen. & Mrs. Robert G. Fergusson Bill & Vicki Mitchell Bill & Nancy Wright Marjorie Fisher Peter & Carol Mollman Samuel & Teresa Wright Alexandra & James Gerardo Mellanie Mae Moran Donald & Renate-Karin Wunsch 5 Continued Thanks to our Donors Annual Gifts April 1, 2018 – May 15, 2019

John Steinbeck Gifts Warren and Lillian Neidenberg continued... Arthur and Roberta Nelson Carol Kolb and Bruce Dunlap Donald and Laura Newmark Helen Kosik-Westly and Natalie Nielsen Leonard Levenson George Nobori Mary Krecki Carol Nordahl Beverly Kreps Wallace Notley John and Marguerite Krisher Dennis and Rose Mary O’Brien George and Ramie Kriste Michael O’Bryant and Philip and Mrs. Ladd Jeanne Delph Brant Laird Robert and Gail Ord Albert Tao and Thuy Nguyen Richard and Barbara Warren Jeffrey and Eileen Lapota Mary Alice Osborne Alice Tao Virginia Weathers Carol R. Lark Ph.D. Jaci Williams Pappas Judith Tatelbaum Malcolm and Judith Weintraub Mac Lee Phil and Maureen Pardue Robert and Suzanne Taunt David and Caroline Werner Mary Lou Leonard Margaret Pedersen Shirley Temple William White Jr. Richard Levine William and Carol Pendergast Allen Test and Verna Test-Parsons Kennedy and Jeanette White Matthew and Joan Little Roxanne Roberts Phillips Tim and Nancy Twomey Carroll and Roxanne Wilde Barbara Livingston Michael and Elizabeth Phillips Loretta and Arthur Traum Douglas and Lois Ann Wilhelm Pat Pilas Terry and Paula Trotter James and Joanne Willcox Beverly R. Politzer Madeline Van Zander Susan Johnson Willey Frank and Marguerite Primrose Frances Vardamis Franklin and Sherry Williams Carol Prodis Steven Varga and Andrew and Roberta Wright Barbara Rainer Barbara Dill-Varga Donald and Renate-Karin Wunsch Sharon Raney James Vorhes Jan Ziessow Robert and Diane Reid Gabrielle Walters Michael Zyda and Tyerin Dennis Niels and Jan Reimers Bobby Richards Lillian C. Rico Fred and Cyntha Riebe Carmel Public Library Foundation Gary and Judy Logan Lee and Shirley Rosen William and Marilyn Logan David S. Sabih & Anna Swartley What We Have Raised So Far This Year! Edward and Lynn Lohmann John and Carolyn Sanders July 1, 2018 – May 15, 2019

Melvin Loop Mark Schwartz and Marjory Lord Bettina Schendel-Schwartz Endowment for the Library’s Elizabeth Lorenzi Carlene Short Future Generations $ 8,126,468 Jerry and Tobi Ludwig Sharon Sieve Virginia Lyon Kurt and Mary Jane Sligar Annual Operating Income $ 610,000 John and Ann Mahoney Flo Snyder- Speck Annual Contributions $ 131,101 Mark and Jill Mancina Karen Sonnergren Legacies & Bequests (unrestricted) $ 119,625 Christpher and Lesley Manke Frank and Linda Southers Joanne McFann Spencer Stationery Events & Fundraising Benefit $ 116,000 Gene and Susan McFarland Margaret Stephenson Grants $ 45,000 Anne McGowan Kipp and Kyung Stewart Capital Improvement Grants/Gifts $ 50,000 Norma Menard Richard Stewart Other Restricted Assets & Gifts $ 288,000 William and Vicki Mitchell Michael Stieghorst and The Reginald C. Mohun Family C. Sue Conley Janet Morse Thomas and Mary Surbridge Total annual cost to operate the Library $ 1,168,968 David and Caroline Moyer John Swendseid and Charles and Marla Murphy Despina Hatton Carmel Public Library Foundation (CPLF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Kimberley Negri Sanjeev and Adrienne Tandon 6 Because you support J.S. Holliday Gifts up to $99 the library: Leo Do Amaral Tom and Marta Korper Linda Anderson Harvey and Kay Kuffner Fines–No More! www.ci.carmel.ca.us/library Louis and JoAnn Anderson Sharon Joy Larson Effective July 1, 2019 fines on all current accounts will Kathleen Eddy Armstrong Lance and Jeanne Lee be forgiven. The library’s goal is to make sure everyone Sandra Ashby Janet Leighton can enjoy all the books and services the library has to Mary Michelle Barovsky Lorin and Karen Letendre offer. Overdue fines can prevent some patrons from La Balena Peter Levin checking out books and other materials from the Harvey and Melanie Billig Barbara Lipman library. The library wants to unblock accounts and Robert K. Blaisdell Barbara Lopp Gene and Carol Blattman Skip and Elizabeth Lord encourage patrons to bring items back. Patrons will still Beverly and David Borgman Orlando Lorenzo be responsible for returning items on time as a Tony and Jennie Burciaga Jennifer Macleod courtesy to other patrons and for charges for never- Fred Buskirk Will and Joanne McCarthy returned items or damaged items. Sam Buttrey and Marie Hardy Bruce Merchant and Sandra Reel Linda Calafiore John Merchant Kevin and Denise Cardona Timothy and Stephenie Meroney Yoga/Mindfulness Printworks Solutions Earl Y Meyers II Edward and Jeanne Cavallini Eric and Pat Millar program for children! Lorna Claerbout Allen and Susan Miller Richard and Mrs. Clarkson Janie Miller and Eric and Katie Coburn Michael Wildgoose Story time at the kid’s Ronald and Mardo Collins Barbara Mills Helene Constant Wendy Minafo Ruiz library sees record Spencer and Lila Critchley Barbara Moore attendance! Janet Dahle Honor Muller Dale Ditsler Joan Neilsen Peter Eichorn and Christopher Nelson You Want It… Janie Rommel-Eichorn R. and Katharine Nicholson Ann Flower Charles and Norma Jean Peluso We’ll Get It! Bonnie Gillooly Anna and James Rheim Using a “buy vs. borrow” Jane Gingerich Barbara Roecker model, Zip Books program is a fast, cost-effective Robert Gotch Kris Roney method to secure the books you want to read. If Robin Gregory and Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts the book or audiobook that you want isn’t currently Jon Hagemeyer Kaete and Richard Salomon part of the library’s collection, we will order it from Albert Ham Sally Selner Amazon and send it directly to your home, free of Rebecca Hanna Lydia Skalozub charge. You may have one Zip Book at a time. When Carolyn Hardy Dixie H. Smith you’ve finished with the item, return it to the library Robin Harness James and Rosemarie Smith and request another! We will then either add your Kathy Harvey Robert and Ruth Stephan Zip Book to the collection, give to a different library Adrienne S. Herman Barbara Stone or offer to the Friends of the Library. John and Kathryn Heyl Gary and Karen Stotz Virginia Hislop Yanli Tao Gail Hudspeth Cole Thompson and Bonnie Irwin and Ned Huston Donna Mueller Curated Free Films! Ann Jaeger Brian and Marianne Towersey offering access to a large, curated Sharon Jones Jan Wagstaff catalog of educational, Ulf and Lynn Kent Donald and Dianne Watson entertaining, and enriching films. Donald and Judith Kirk Joel and Bonni Weinstein Charles and Anne Kittrell Michael and Maryellen Wilson Jonathan and Melissa Koomey Bradley Zeve to name a few… at your Carmel Public Library 7 Thank You Gifts of Enduring Generosity

Honoring Lifetime Giving The following library friends are achieving remarkable levels of generosity. These special supporters have made donations during their lifetimes totaling $24,000 or more. $100,000 + $50,000 to $99,999 $24,000 to $49,999 Barnet Segal Charitable Trust Anonymous Clayton * & Linda Anderson Donald & Adele Langendorf Jack & Prim Billwiller * Sigrid Banks Bechtel, S.D. Jr. Foundation Carol and Brian LeNeve Kathleen Blythe * Jack & Peggy Baskin Mrs. Hilton Bialek Jane Lindsay Frank & Eva Buck Foundation Carmel Rotary Club Fund at the Samuel * & Helen Breck Marjorie Love Lacy Williams Buck Community Foundation for Henton & Dorothy Brenan * Valera Lyles Robert Campbell * Monterey County Charles Chrietzberg Tom and Mary McCary Community Foundation for Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Chappellet * Margaret Christensen Nicki and Michael McMahan Monterey County Mr. & Mrs. Al Crosby Community Foundation for Stan and Sharon Meresman Randolf & Janis Elliott * Stephen & Martha Dolley * Monterey County William and Vicki Mitchell Charlotte Fergusson * Jean Draper * Patricia Conklin Ruby Morgan Marjorie Fisher Robert Evans * Ward * & Mary Kay Crockett Fred & Nini Muhs * Agnes Fraser Gump * Harvey & Kay Hancock * Roderick & Suzanne * Dewar Dorothy Newton * Janis Keller * Shirley Hicklin * Bill and Nancy Doolittle Ruth Pardoll * Erl Lagerholm * Carol Lee Holland Susan Draper Thomas Parks & Lane Craig * David Marshall * Lucienne Jacobs * Jane Dunaway Pebble Beach Company Hadley Osborn * William and Jeanne Landreth Clint Eastwood Foundation Alan and Jean Pedersen * Joseph and Sheila Mark William & Patricia * Eggleston Donna Pribble Marjorie Perrine James McAlister Jim & Posh Emery Larry and Dorene Rodocker John & Marion Robotti * Monterey Peninsula Foundation Robert & Janice Fisher The Samson Foundation Juanita Rosser * John and Rebecca Moores Peggy Fossett Marvin Silverman Barbara W. Seeburger Marilyn Cindy Murphy Jeffrey and Howard & Zaza Skidmore * Sue B. Steele * Charlie & Leslie Snorf Deborah Greenberg Dr. and Mrs. Bob Stevens Windgate Charitable Foundation Hilda Stengard * Harlan and Barbara Hall Audrey Talbott * William & Susanne Tyler, III Bill Hannon Foundation Union Bank Foundation Louis & Elisabeth Ungaretti * Lawrence Harris * Joan Webb Rev. Paul * & Emily Woudenberg Sydney Harrison George and Jo White Arthur and Luciana Young David * & Joan Heyler Connie Wright Madeleine Higley * Samuel and Terese Wright Armand & Theona Labbe Don & Mary Wurtz

*Deceased

Our strong tradition for charitable giving reminds us we have much to be grateful for.

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Gifts in Memory Annual Gifts April 1, 2018 – May 15, 2019

Commemorative Gifts — In Memory & In Honor Commemorative Giving offers members of our community the opportunity to honor their family name, a special person, a birthday, anniversary or other occasion, or the memory of a departed loved one by designating a person or group to benefit from their annual gift. Named Giving gifts are welcomed from individuals, families, and organizations. The library foundation is honored by our donors whose gifts were made to recognize special friends over the past year.

Michelle Marie Albrecht Norma Lee Martha Mosher, continued Pierre Prodis Frances Albrecht Joan Clancy Nancy Collins Carol Prodis Christopher & Judith Harrold Alice Bergin Roderick K. Macleod Walter & May Kitagawa Frederic “Buzz” Rainer Margaret Holm Jennifer Macleod Scot Leisy Barbara Rainer Beau Breck Gertruce Eliza Stevenson Carol Nordahl Merritt Ringer, Jr Robert & Sarah Bouchier Merchant Margaret Stephenson Joan Heyler Philip and Mrs. Ladd Lesa Broadman Bruce Merchant & Sandra Reel M.J. Murphy Jerry & Tracey Gates Ione Miller Gregory & Robin Aeschliman Hilda Helen Stengard Donald & Dianne Watson Charles Pifer Anne McGowan Weston Call Carl, Judy and Alan Everitt Lorin & Karen Letendre Bill and Jean Mitchell Robert & Gail Ord William & Vicki Mitchell Stanley Pilas, Jr. Emily Dunn Stephenson CPB Joanne McFann Tony & Jennie Burciaga Martha Mosher Pat Pilas Linda E. Anderson Lillie Ponce Louise Stuart Leonard Epstein Walter & May Kitagawa Nicole & Mike Kelly Carol Arvidsson Barbara Moore Howard & Jean Alvord Louise Tanous Carroll Fergusson Dick & Judy Borda Frances Vardamis Janet Leighton Nick Urmanita Marge Grasso Roxanne Roberts Phillips Earl & Flavia Kavanau Judy & Al Clark Mrs. Ruth White Gifts in Honor Ken & Jean White Lillian and Paul Greenberg Jeffrey & Deborah Greenberg Annual Gifts Bette (Beth) Wright Barbara Lopp Ima Groom April 1, 2018 through May 15, 2019 Ovilee Kennedy

Kris L. Hardin Penny Charrette Jenice Schultheis Anonymous Kris Roney Ann Jaeger Every effort has been made Carol Lee Holland Cavan Hardy Susan DuCoeur to ensure the accuracy of Bill and Nancy Doolittle Virginia Weathers Andrew Wistrich Niels and Jan Reimers our donor lists. Please David Sabih & Anna accept our apologies if we Carolyn Hardy Martha Drexler Lynn Swartley Charles and Norma Jean Peluso Jaci Williams Pappas are in error. Contact us at Rebecca Wolf Arnold J.S. Holliday Cynthia McCoy Carmel Realty Company (831) 624-2811 so that we H. Glenn and Carol Bell David Huey & Carla Hudson Foundation may adjust our records. Rose Mary Jackson Stan & Sharon Meresman Veterans The Reginald C. Mohun Family Stuart & Lena Clark Leo Do Amaral Joan Lawson Rita Patel Joan Beller Steven Varga & Barbara Dill-Varga To build up a library is to create a life. It’s never just a random collection of books. –CARLOS MARÍA DOMÍNGUEZ 9

CARMEL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jenice Schultheis, President Cynthia McCoy, Vice President THANK YOU! Ben Heinrich, Treasurer Seaberry Nachbar, Secretary The Carmel Public Library Foundation Bonnie Irwin, Director-at-Large gratefully thanks the generous sponsors, benefactors and attendees Rebecca Wolf Arnold who contributed to the success of our annual fundraiser on May 7, 2019. Lettie Bennett Lynn Booth-Scanlon Zach Brooksher The Jeff Greenberg Becky Jackson Carmine Lepiane Still an Optimist Martha Drexler Lynn Edition Marci Meaux Pamela Neiman Rita Patel Stephen Pearson

FINANCE COMMITTEE Ben Heinrich Jenice Schultheis Cynthia McCoy Thomas L. Friedman Carmine Lepiane with Professor John Arquilla Dick Borda James Emery SPONSORS & BENEFACTORS: LEGAL ADVISOR Charlie & Leslie Snorf Heisinger Buck & Morris Attorneys At Law William & Jeanne Landreth • Tom & Mary McCary Foundation LIBRARY TRUSTEES Valera Lyles • Stan & Sharon Meresman • Joe & Sheila Mark Tim Blomgren, President Dr. Patricia A. Qualls & Dr. Douglas C. Adams • Susan DuCoeur • Carol Lee Holland Niels Reimers Brian & Cynthia McCoy • Becky & Lisse Barrett Jackson • Jon & Jenice Schultheis Bill Godwin Phil Pardue Tara Twomey

STAFF Alexandra Fallon, Executive Director Anita Mitchell, Development Associate Carmel Public Library Foundation Corner of 6th & Mission, Carmel, CA 831.624.2811 www.carmelpubliclibraryfoundation.org

Ashlee Wright, Library Director

Harrison Memorial Library Bittner, Carmel Realty Company, First Stop Relocation Resources, Integris Wealth Management, Corner of Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel, CA Grasing’s Restaurant, Lloyd’s Shoes, Integris Wealth Management, Monterey Private Wealth, Noland 831.624.1366 Hamerly Etienne & Hoss, Peninsula Business Interiors/Steelcase, Monterey Skin Fitness Center, Pilgrim’s Park Branch Way Books, Key for a Cure, Bob McGinnis Travel, Pebble Beach Company, Albatross Ridge, Bernardus Corner of 6th & Mission, Carmel, CA Winery, De Tierra Vineyards, Hahn Family Wines, Morgan Winery, Scheid Family Wines, Silvestri Vineyards, Youth Services: 831.624.4664 Talbott Vineyards, Testarossa Winery, Windy Oaks Winery, Cassia Forêt-Florist, Whole Foods, Sweet Elena’s Local History Room: 831.624.1615 Artisan Bakery, and The Cheese Shop. www.ci.carmel.ca.us/library 10 Continued Thanks Gifts & Grants

MATCHING GIFTS GRANTS IN-KIND GIFTS Bank of America Foundation Arts Council Monterey County Cassia Forêt IBM Matching Gifts Program Barnett Segal Charitable Trust The Cheese Shop Johnson & Johnson Bill Hannon Foundation Grasing’s Monterey County Gives Community Foundation for Monterey County Richard Green Photography Schwab Charitable Foundation Pebble Beach Company Foundation Scott Campbell Photography Carmel Rotary Fund of the Community Sweet Elena’s Foundation for Monterey County Whole Foods Because of the sponsorship support, gifts and grants, the Carmel Public Library will continue to thrive and be a resource for generations to come. Call Alexandra Fallon at 831.624.2811 for more information about becoming a library sponsor.

The Still an Optimist Edition SOLD OUT! Over 700 attended!

THANK YOU to each of our partners, sponsors, benefactors, volunteers and the community.

Thank You Thomas Friedman and Professor John Arquilla! 11 CARMEL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION Non-Profit Org P.O. Box 2042 US Postage Carmel, CA 93921-2042 PAID Friends of the Carmel Public Library Foundation (CPLF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Permit #142 Harrison Memorial Carmel, CA Library Annual Book Sale We thank all of our donors! Aug 8, 9, 10

Carmel Mission School Gym (on Rio Road adjacent to Larson Field) Thursday, August 8. 11-4 pm Members pre-sale (join for $10 at the door) Friday and Saturday, August 9-10, 10-4 pm, Open to the public Close to 10,000 books, videos and audiobooks carefully sorted for your convenience. Proceeds benefit Carmel Public Library. 831.224.4663.

Photo by Walter Ryce, reprinted with permission from Monterey County Weekly. All rights reserved.

Carmel Public Library presents: The Summer Reading Program for 2019 Monday, June 10th through Saturday, July 20th IT’S SHOWTIME AT YOUR LIBRARY! SPECIAL PROGRAMS Sign-ups start Monday, June 4th Wednesday ~ July 10th at 1:30 pm Phil Ackerly Magic Show ~Phil Ackerly Wednesday ~ June 12th at 1:00 pm The Park Branch Library creates a magic show that engages the Circus of Smiles Fun filled with Mission & Sixth; Carmel-by-the-Sea young and the young at heart. 3 & up. 831.624.4664 non-stop excitement and family- Wednesday ~ July 17th from friendly theatrics that get people www.ci.carmel.ca.us/library laughing, audience members 10:00 am -12:30 pm participating, and everyone hoping Painting with Dante For Ages 8– 14 for more. years. Students will be creating their own artwork using acrylic paints on Friday ~ June 21st at 1:30 pm canvas board. All instruction and Bubble smith Sterling Johnson materials provided by library. Call specializes in blowing giant bubbles 624-4664 to pre-register. and lots of entertainment. A fascinating show for all Ages. Summer Reading is for adults too... Wednesday ~ June 26th at 1:30 pm ask a librarian for details! Timothy James: Magician and The Park Branch Library is located @ Entertainer Magic, comedy, and a Mission and 6th, Carmel-by-the Sea; visit with Rocky Raccoon... Tuesday ~ July 2nd at 1:30 pm 831-624-4664. Children under the age Ages 3 & Up. Puppet Art presents “The Three Little Pigs” of 8 must be accompanied by a parent A fun puppet show for the whole family! or child age 12 or older.