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1&3 park in the Volunteers are Crucial to Maintaining and Improving the Health of Hermann Park 2 Letter From the President 4 Hermann Park’s Historic Clubhouse is Getting an Update Project Spotlight 5 Rosie the Riveter Day 6–7 Evening in the Park Volunteers 8 Urban Green are Crucial 9 New Public Programming Fills up the Calendar at Hermann Park to Maintaining 10 Be an engineer for the day with and Improving 11 the Health of Save the Dates! Hermann Park

Volunteers from the University of help with the educational pond project in the Bayou Parkland.

First, the numbers— Each year since that study, the Conservancy’s volunteer department has worked with 445 acres. 20,000 hours. thousands of volunteers—nearly four Thousands of volunteers. thousand in the last year alone—and has EVENING IN THE PARK It’s no secret that many organizations been able to close that gap by overseeing see pages 6-7 rely on volunteers to keep the mission more than 20,000 hours of volunteer work going, and Hermann Park Conservancy every year. MISSION is no different. So what brings these volunteers to the Hermann Park Back in 2002, the Conservancy Park? The chance to be a part of keeping Conservancy is a commissioned a study that made it a Houston icon as beautiful as ever. citizens’ organization clear that volunteers would need to “Volunteers at Hermann Park appreciate a dedicated to the play a crucial role in maintaining and memorable experience, one that is deeply improving Hermann Park. That study rewarding and allows them a chance to stewardship and found that there was a gap of about improvement of connect with their community, while serving 20,000 hours every year between a community icon like Hermann Park,” Hermann Park— what Houston Parks and Recreation said Diane Kerr, Director of Volunteer today and for Department could provide and what Programs at the Conservancy. the Park needs to continue to be generations to Continued on page 3 come. properly preserved. So with that knowledge, the Conservancy set in motion plans more than fifteen years ago to build a robust, hard-working, and diligent volunteer program. hermannpark.org PARKSIDE / SUMMER 2019 DONORS

letter fromletter president the Master Plan Improvements Hermann Park Conservancy is $1,000,000 + celebrating its 28th anniversary and Houston Endowment $100–$499 while we are proud of everything we Lindsey Brown have accomplished, there is someone Dog Park who was caring for Hermann Park $50,000–$99,999 Winnie and Kevin Bonebrake even longer. As Assistant Director for $100–$499 the Parks and Recreation Department Rachel and O. Howard Frazier – In honor of Marian Bryant of the City of Houston, Rick Dewees Gregg Gebetsberger dedicated his career to protecting The Griggs Family – In honor of Kingston Rick, on the right, with Joe Turner on the left and Doreen in Johnny Li – In honor of Ryko Li Houston’s parks and Hermann Park in the middle, was an early champion of forming public/private The Commons at Hermann Park particular. Rick retired this April after partnerships to invest in deteriorating parks at a time when that was unheard of in Houston. $1,000–$4,999 more than thirty years with the Houston Sam Lasseter and Dillon Kyle – In honor of He taught us to be vigilant and diligent Phoebe Tudor Parks and Recreation Department in warding off even well-meaning Lott Hall: Historic Clubhouse (30 years, 1 month, and 24 days, to incursions that would undermine the $100,000–$249,999 be exact). Phoebe and Bobby Tudor integrity of the Park. $1,000–$4,999 Although Houston is going through Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette Fans of the Japanese Garden owe a $100–$499 a green Renaissance now, when particular debt of gratitude to Rick. Doris and Larry Bernard – In honor of Rick started his career city parks Tommy Lott He facilitated the process when were suffering from neglect and Evening in the Park Gala the Japanese community decided All gifts in honor of Terrylin Neale, disinvestment. He knew many of the honoree, and chairs June Deadrick and to donate this extraordinary gift to neighbors who had an interest in Barbara Friedman Hermann Park. He worked closely with $50,000–$99,999 improving Hermann Park (like Marvin Laura and John Arnold Ken Nakajima, the landscape architect Taylor) and supported the formation $25,000–$49,999 from Japan, to help realize his vision, Janet F. Clark of what became the Conservancy, then including driving 750 miles together Kathrine G. McGovern/John P. McGovern called the Friends of Hermann Park. Foundation in his pickup truck on a search for the Phoebe and Bobby Tudor He oversaw the leveraging of private and perfect landscape boulders. Over time, $10,000–$24,999 public funds through this partnership Bonner and George Ball/Janet Gurwitch as the Japanese Garden became less and nurtured it through varying city and Ron Franklin/Dancie and Jim Ware Japanese and more American, Rick Electra and Douglas Elliott administrations and changing public Cherie and Jim Flores understood the importance of keeping H-E-B attitudes towards greenspace in the Japanese community involved in Jackson Hicks and Milton Townsend the city. Rebecca and Michael Jusbasche the ongoing stewardship. Christopher L. Knapp Rick felt planning was critical to the Park’s Sherry and Tommy Lott Although I have been here for nearly 17 Morgan Stanley success and supported the multi-year Isla and T.R. Reckling years, I have not known Hermann Park process with Laurie Olin, the Park’s first Rice University without Rick. For many years, we had Barbara and Louis Sklar master planner. With all the current Allison and Troy Thacker adjacent offices and it was helpful to excitement about park master plans Stephanie and Frank Tsuru visit the “Rick Archives”—not just the $5,000–$9,999 now, it is hard to remember that this was Jana and Scotty Arnoldy/ large paper stacks of park plans but a radical idea at the time. Rick also Laura and Brad McWilliams also his memory of how many things Bank of America recognized that the success of the Carol and Joe Birkofer/ in the Park came to be. We will miss master plan relied on following the Anne and John Clutterbuck sharing gumbo recipes, rooting for his Winnie and Kevin Bonebrake design process worked out with the Judy and James Bozeman Texas Longhorns and enjoying occasional projects committee and the Parks John Bradshaw Jr. visits from his beloved schnauzers. Kristy and Chris Bradshaw/ Department. Many plans get put on a Linsay and Jeremy Radcliffe Janet Caldwell shelf after a year or two, but it was Rick’s Rick, we hope you are enjoying your Bettie Cartwright steadfast belief in the plan that enabled time fishing. And please remember: Janet and Robert Cizik The CKP Group us to implement it over 20 years. we would always be happy to see you Susie and Sanford Criner/ and your fishing pole on the shores of Cece and Mack Fowler Rick was fiercely protective of park Isabel and Danny David/Baker Botts L.L.P. McGovern Lake. June Deadrick/CenterPoint space—and was firm in his challenges Esther Friedman Family Foundation/ to those who wished to utilize park Michele and Brent Friedman/ Ann and J. Kent Friedman land for non-park purposes, plans that Hildebrand Fund would push out regular park users or Sis and Hasty Johnson Ann Kennedy and Geoffrey Walker undermine the natural environment. Doreen Stoller, President Carolyn and Matt Khourie

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Nancy Manderson Miller Theatre Advisory Board Volunteers are Crucial to Maintaining and Improving the Health of Hermann Park Northern Trust Bank Continued from page 1 Paul Comstock Partners Petrello Family Foundation Bobbi and Vic Samuels University of Houston UTHealth Meg and Dick Weekley $1,000–$4,999 Akerman LLP Chinhui and Eddie Allen Anonymous Gina and Devinder Bhatia Harry L. Bowles Robin and Richard Brooks Pamela and Alastair Campbell Julie and Stephen Chen Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital C. C. Conner The James and Molly Crownover Family Foundation Volunteers from Chevron plant new ferns along the Representatives from NEEF and other volunteers Jane and Bill Curtis walkways in the Japanese Garden. gather to get their tasks for the day. Mary and Mark D’Andrea Barbara and Jonathan Day Valerie and Tracy Dieterich Volunteering at Hermann Park looks One of the most interesting aspects of Sara Dodd different every day. From weeding and the volunteer program at the Conservancy Forney Construction Jo and Jim Furr mulching plant beds to restoring picnic is the job shadow program. Designed Lissa and Farzanah Gangjee tables and benches to removing invasive for ages 13 to 17 to gain valuable job Florence and Frederic Gautier-Winther Cheryl and Paul Gilford plant species to office work in the HPC skills, this program lets students shadow Joan and Fritz Glover offices, there’s something for every level staff members and find out what exactly Sandy and Lee Godfrey Lainie Gordon and David Mincberg of green thumb. it takes to keep Hermann Park looking Claire and Joe Greenberg beautiful on a daily basis. Liz Grimm and Jack Roth One of the most popular spots for Diana and Russell Hawkins volunteering in Hermann Park is McGovern An exciting development over the past Linda and Barry Hunsaker Josephine and Philip John Centennial Gardens, a virtual paradise for year has been a new project along Brays Kathleen and Mike Johnson amateur gardeners and horticulturists. Bayou, funded by a grant from the National Demetra and Frank Jones Linda and George Kelly Twice a week, groups of volunteers meet Environmental Education Foundation. Sissy and Denny Kempner III – In honor of to help out in the Gardens where they’re This ongoing effort is allowing the Cece and Mack Fowler and Susie and Sanford Criner most needed. And those with less of a Conservancy to restore the “educational Betty and Jim Key green thumb but still wanting to lend a ponds” along the Bayou, which will be Elizabeth and Albert Kidd hand can volunteer as garden ambassadors, used with volunteers and job shadow Margaret L. Kripke and Isaiah J. Fidler Stephanie Larsen welcoming visitors and answering questions. participants to illustrate the various forms Caroline and Perryn Leech of life that take place not only along the Caroline Le Feuvre and Jeff Shaddix Once a week, on Thursday mornings, Nancy and Erik Littlejohn another group of regular volunteers meet Bayou, but in the waters themselves. And Sara and Gabriel Loperena – In honor of a large part of that cleanup effort comes Sara H. and John H. Lindsey to tend to the Japanese Garden, the Marley Lott Hermann Park mainstay that features from, of course, the volunteers. Jackie and Malcolm Mazow Kate McConnico and Mark Lee – In honor waterfalls, Japanese maples, dogwood, At the end of the day, volunteering at of Ken McConnico and cherry trees and has been offering Hermann Park is about a lot more than just Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell and Derrick Mitchell Denise Monteleone Houstonians serenity since 1992. This raking or moving trash or any other number Jim Murdaugh and Gary Smith regular group of volunteers works hard to of tasks. It’s about taking care of a Houston Terrylin Neale – In memory of Erin Gregory Neale and maintain this important cultural space. icon, while also doing something you love. Lamar Gregory Neale H. Joe Nelson III “A key element of our organizational “I like to tell volunteers during orientation Ann and Eddie Norwood mission is stewardship of Hermann that volunteerism can change your life! Judy and Scott Nyquist Kathleen O’Reilly and Kyle Smith Park—and stewardship takes sweat! In People usually volunteer with the idea of Susan and Ward Pennebaker addition to the wonderful horticulture making a difference in the organization Kim and Chris Reichert Beth Robertson and maintenance staff HPC and HPARD or cause, but many don’t realize their Merrill and Mike Rome employs, volunteers play a crucial role volunteerism is actually making a difference Glen Rosenbaum Michael G. Rudelson in maintaining and improving the health in themselves,” Kyle said. Don Nell and Tom Rushing of Hermann Park. With 445 acres to take If you are interested in joining the team Hinda Simon care of, there’s much to do,” Kyle Wolfe, Heidi and Marcus Smith of volunteers at Hermann Park, or want Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette Volunteer Coordinator, points out. to know more about all the hard Patrick Summers Anne A. Symonds work of this incredible group, go to Michele Thompson and Robert Yekovich . Tootsies hermannpark.org/volunteer

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Evening in the Park Gala continued $1,000–$4,999 Corey Tu and Andrew Davis Walter P Moore Lorraine and Ed Wulfe Ling and George Yang Susie and Hon. Alvin Zimmerman $500–$999 Lee and Bob Ardell Fady Armanious and Bill Baldwin Susie and David Askanase Lauren and Arthur Barrett – In honor of TPH Jeff Beauchamp Morgan Garvey Hermann Park’s Historic Clubhouse Kate and Steve Gibson/ Hobby Family Foundation Laura Glueck – In honor of Judy Glueck is Getting an Update and Diane Gant Rendering of restored historic clubhouse, Lott Hall, courtesy of Curtis & Windham Architects Marc Grossberg Barbara and Gerald Hines Frank Hood Ever since 1933, the historic clubhouse at So, as one of the oldest buildings in Ann and Stephen Kaufman Hermann Park Golf Course has remained any of the parks across Houston, this Mona and Chris Menzel a handsome presence along the greens. Spanish-style structure is in the process M. Anne Murphy Evelyn and Roy Nolen As the first municipal golf course in Houston of becoming a recognized historic Allie and David Pruner (meaning open to the public without a landmark, with plans to reopen to the Carol and Peter Taaffe Louise Wiggins and Luis Rios required membership), the clubhouse has public again. Thanks to a generous Barbara E. Williams seen the likes of Howard Hughes and gift from longtime board member and $100–$499 Madeleine and Michael Appel thousands of other Houstonians in its donor Tommy W. Lott, the building will Susan Backes hey-day. It also played a significant role soon reopen as a rental venue known Meredith and Brian Beebe – In honor of in the Civil Rights Movement in Houston as Lott Hall. Renovations are set to begin Austin and Adele Beebe Minnette and Peter Boesel when it became one of the first integrated soon, and we can’t wait for you to get a Kathleen A. Boyd golf courses in 1952. first look. Go to Susan Branisa – In honor of hermannpark.org/LottHall Michael Ryan Branisa for more information. Cathy and Gary Brock Logan Browning April and Jacob Bunch Virginia and William Camfield Stewart Cory – In honor of Project Spotlight: Christopher L. Knapp Cissy Segall Davis and Marty Davis Joanne and Larry Joe Doherty Jane and Gus Eifler Darlene and Edwin Friedrichs Patrick Hardwick Mary and Jim Henderson – In honor of Barbara and Louis Sklar Dorene and Frank Herzog George Wiggins Johnston Molly and Samy Khalil B. Large and J. F. Mastroianni Sally Euwer Lavine Sally Lehr Sharon Ley Lietzow Georgette and Douglas Lockwood Nancy Powell Moore Good news, dog lovers! Heard about Nicholas C. Neblett The Hermann The Commons at Hermann Sarah Newberry and Garrett Finney Park Dog Park is moving steadily forward. Park? Sure you have! It’s an exciting Catherine and John Pearson Board member Kevin Bonebrake agreed project completely revitalizing the corner Janet Redeker Carolyn and Jake Sabat to chair the Dog Park Committee. His near the Medical Center. The Houston- Lisa Forbes Satter trusty co-chair? None other than Midas centric Play Gardens will be one of its John Seo – In honor of Miller Theatre Advisory Board and staff Bonebrake, a five-year-old Golden high points. A nod to NASA, an iconic Lois and George Stark Retriever. A native of Wisconsin and rocket ship will be poised for takeoff as Brandon, Emily, and Adah Stein Bette P. Thomas – In honor of trilingual (in English, German, and Spanish), the crown of the space-themed play area. Laura and Brad McWilliams Midas is particularly excited for the water This harkens back to the original rocket Janae and Ken Tsai features at the dog park. The dog park slide fondly remembered by Houstonians Kaylin and Christopher Weber – In honor of Michele and Brent Friedman should make its debut in late 2020/early of a certain age. To keep tabs on the Nevine and Aaron Webster – In memory 2021. To keep up with progress, check Commons, go to of Dari Ansari hermannpark.org/ Weingarten Art Group out hermannpark.org/dogpark or follow TheCommons or follow along with the Cyvia G. Wolff along with the hashtag #HermannBark. hashtag #CampaignForHermannPark. Phyllis Young – In honor of Joseph and Rose Breaux

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In Kind Alvin Tree Farm H-E-B Rosie the Riveter Day Houston First Houston Grand Opera Rosie the Riveter, a cultural icon of the 1940s, has long been considered Jackson & Company June Deadrick a symbol for women, even well past the end of World War II. Two years Lonestar Sports & Entertainment The Mayor’s Office of Special Events ago, in 2017, a Senate Resolution established March 21 as the official Shepherd School National Rosie the Riveter Day in a “collective national effort to raise McGovern Centennial Gardens $10,000–$24,999 awareness of the 16 million women who worked during World War II.” Stonyfield Farm, Inc. Walmart, Inc. $100–$499 This year, on March 21, the American and gardeners from Hermann Park Founders Garden Club of Dallas – Association of University Women’s Conservancy. The special guest was In honor of Cherie Flores Janet and Pat McCollum – In memory of Houston branch celebrated the day by Celeste Graves, from Magnolia, Texas, Joe Carbonari planting flowers in McGovern Centennial who celebrates her 100th birthday In Kind American Association of University Women Gardens. But these flowers held special this year. Celeste worked for Aviation Japanese Garden significance. The flowers planted were Enterprises, a company that trained pilots $5,000–$9,999 official Rosie the Riveter roses, first for World War II. She was a secretary and The Dresser Family – In memory of introduced in 2017 and planted at the dispatcher, keeping flight logs and Eric John Goepfert Japan Business Association of Houston Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park records for the training pilots. $1,000–$4,999 in Richmond, California. Cognizant The next time you’re in the Rose Garden Japanese Association of Greater Houston Representatives from the American at McGovern Centennial Gardens, be (JAGH) Association of University Women were sure and look for the Rosie the Riveter $500–$999 Kathy and Glen Gondo present at the ceremony held in the Rose Memorial Garden sign and take a In Kind Garden at the Gardens, as well as staff moment to enjoy the blooms! All Nippon Airways Kathy and Ron Kahanek Ann Kennedy and Geoffrey Walker Marley Lott Emi Simms In Memory of Walter Lamar Cato Margaret D. Ale Claire and Bryan Baker Nancy and David Beck Ellen Benninghoven Susan and Stephen Bishop Malla and Robert Brandenberger Lucy Brants Fran and Dan Brennan Nona Carmichael Bettie Cartwright Melinda Terry Casey Vivien and Scott Caven Janet and Ernest Cockrell Patti Cowan Liz and Doug Craig Marianne N. Crain Lana and Stewart Cureton Jane and Gus Eifler Nancy Etheridge Sidney and Ab Fay Kelly C. Foreman Cece and Mack Fowler Susan Galbreath Pat and Steve Gano Sandy and Lee Godfrey Caroline and Marshall Graham Lana Lowry Hadlock Kathy Hall Ann T. Hamilton Rebecca and Mark Hobson Richard W. Holley Gayle Holmes Pam and Bo Howard Nathalie Hoyt Thomas J. Keefe Sarah Kerrigan Kim and Charles Lacey Martha and William Lee Marley Lott Top left: The day was officially proclaimed Rosie the Riveter Day by Mayor Sylvester Turner; Top right: Even the youngest generation Mary Nell and Malcolm Lovett pitched in to help; Bottom left: The blooms of the Rosie the Riveter Rose can be seen in early summer; Bottom right: Celeste Graves, Cathy Malone a worker from WWII, was present at the ceremony. Janet and Louis McCarter

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Perfect weather, garden attire, and a performance of the “Flower Duet” were the hallmarks of another successful Evening in the Park, held on Thursday, April 25. With nearly 500 guests gathered under a tent on Molly Ann Smith Plaza, the annual Hermann Park Conservancy gala raised $522,500 to help in the Conservancy’s mission to maintain and improve Hermann Park now and for generations to come. Co-chairs Barbara Friedman and June Deadrick planned a whimsical, musical evening that surpassed the fundraising goal. This year’s gala honored friend of the Park and longtime 6 7 Houston advocate Terrylin Neale. The night began with sunset cocktails along the Jones Reflection Pool, with guests then moving to the open-air tent for a meal— featuring Bird Nest Salad and Coq au vin—by Jackson & Company. It was certainly a night to remember! Thank you to everyone who supported this special evening benefiting the Conservancy. 16 Photos by Jenny Antill

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1 Barbara Friedman (co-chair), Terrylin Neale (honoree), and June Deadrick (co-chair) 2 Bobby and Phoebe Tudor 3 Jane and Bill Curtis, Janie and Daniel Zilkha 4 Kaitlyn Scheurich, Sanford and Susie Criner, and Michael Scheurich 5 Cece Fowler and Ann Kennedy 6 Chris and Kristy Bradshaw, Carolyn and Jake Sabat 7 Bonner Ball, Janet Gurwitch, and Dancie Ware 8 Allison Thacker, Frank and Demetra Jones 9 Kevin and Winnie Bonebrake, Wirt Blaffer 10 Roslyn and Derrick Mitchell 11 Danny and Isabel David 12 Kate McConnico, Christopher Knapp, and George Johnston 13 Doreen Stoller and Marley Lott 14 Jorge Puig, Van Ngo, David Ruiz, Esther Puig, Lisa Barksdale, and Patti Abshire 15 Ling Yang, George Yang, and Ann Kaufman 16 Leigh Smith, Desrye Morgan, and James Haddon 17 Judy and Scott Nyquist 18 Devinder and Gina Bhatia 19 Mack Fowler, Lainie Gordon, and David Mincberg 20 Stephanie Gilliam and Janet Clark 21 Miriam Meyers, Mary and Mark D’Andrea, and Jack Meyers 22 Jana and Scotty Arnoldy 23 Linsay Radcliffe, Amber Elliott, and Isabel David

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In Memory of Walter Lamar Cato continued Stephen E. McCormick Gaye and Edward McCullough Connie, Alexandra and Anthony McMaken Susan and David Miclette Beverly Moor Karen Moore Cynthia and Robert Nelson Flower Lindy and Laurence Neuhaus Miki Lusk Norton Desha Norwood Power in Mary and Paul Nugent Lisa and Mike O’Leary Hermann Linwood and John Olson John E. (Sandy) Parkerson Louise and Bob Parsley Park with Therese Patterson Betty Pecore and Howard Hilliard Francey Pengra and Ed Allday Urban Jo Francis Roark Anne Schlumberger Green Terri and Pepe Schwartz Lucy Shaw Katherine and Rob Stacey Ginger and Don Teague Claudia and Gardner Thornton Gay and Ron Tigner Emily Leland Todd Linda and Robert Westerburg Sue and Buz White Claire and Robert Wilkins Edward H. Withers Renee and Larry Wright Urban Green $2,500 + Comcast $100–$499 Erica Amundsen Campbell Anderson Emily Anderson Top: Many dressed to the 60’s theme of Peace. Love. Park; Above Left: The scene at Peace. Love. Park.; Above Right: As guests entered Joseph Anderson McGovern Centennial Gardens, the Pavilion’s walls were lit up like lava lamps. Ryan Anderson Nicole Beittenmiller It was a packed party at McGovern Centennial Gardens on Thursday, May 16, as Urban Amy Bergeron Green held their spring fundraiser party. To celebrate warmer weather and the arrival of Caroline Best Connor Bland spring blooms, the party was called Peace. Love. Park. and was a salute to all things Katie and James Browning 1960s and flower power. Chris Charpentier Mary Stewart and Cotton Clark Tina and Evan Daily John Daugherty Brandon Davies Elyssabeth Dunn Joining the Conservancy Paul Estep Josh and Dana Fernandez Photography is a Win-Win for Hermann William Fitzgerald Britt Guarglia and Rusty Sewell Park and Members Caroline and Donoush Haghpeykar Lucas and Alexis Hanks Every Hermann Park Conservancy member is Campbell J. Haynes-Dale part of a team who believes Hermann Park is Becky Helms Michael Kelly a treasure for all Houstonians. People join for Kyla Kennedy Alyssa and Andrew Ketner different reasons. Some want to support urban Julie Marin conservation and wildlife habitat preservation, Jeff Masters Madison McDuffie while others join to share the joy they had as Louise and Gary Moss children playing in Hermann Park with their own children. Membership support provides William Ogden James Purtle vital operating funds, which helps us to keep the Park looking better than ever. Jonathan Ray Kelly and Billy Reynolds In thanks for supporting this Houston treasure, Conservancy members receive Connor Riley Sarah Rios exciting benefits including invitations to member exclusive events, free tickets to ride Jorge Rivas the Hermann Park Railroad and pedal boats, Member Express boarding lines, free Mary Margaret Rotan Therese and Christopher Rothfelder unlimited rides on the train on the second Saturday of every month, and discounts in Patrick Ryan the Conservancy Gift Shop and Pinewood Cafe. Gretchen and Michael Sammons Emily and Jon Sanfelippo Allison and Mack Schaffer Learn more by visiting hermannpark.org/membership. Amil Shah

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Christian Solcher Mary Morgan and Reed Stevens Daniel Tutcher Henry Waller Lynn and James Wilson In Kind Abevas Boutique Axelrad Beer Garden Backstreet Cafe, Caracol, Hugo’s & Xochi BCK Benjy’s in the Village Boheme Boost Pilates Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Mary Stewart and Cotton Clark DJ Mav Sarah and Gabriel Durham East Hampton Sandwich Company Elektra Hair Studio Equinox Fitness Eureka Heights Greg Hamill Photography Hai Hospitality-Uchi and Uchiko Houston Cider Company Houston First Juiceland Ketel One Vodka Kolache Shoppe Mastrantos McDonald’s New Public Programming Fills up Moody Ice Moxie’s Grill & Bar the Calendar at Hermann Park New Artisan Spirits ROXOR Paloma Top left: Run in the Park is coming up on Saturday, October 5; Top Right: The Park to Port bike ride will be back for its sixth year on Poitin Bar & Kitchen Saturday, November 16; Above: Tai Chi in the Park takes place every Wednesday at 9 am, along McGovern Promenade. Pure Barre Raising Cane’s Rice University’s Baker Institute for If you’ve ever checked out the calendar Another partner program, Walk with a Public Policy The Rustic on our website, you have no doubt Doc, is a monthly walking program that Saint Arnold Brewing Company noticed that there’s always something encourages people to get moving and Shake Shack Society of the Performing Arts happening at Hermann Park. That calendar get their questions answered by doctors. Studio A Salon is getting even more full with the addition While you walk at your own pace around Swift + Company The Tasting Room of some new public programming, as Hermann Park, you can have the chance Tiff’s Treats well as the return of some beloved to chat up local physicians and ask those Visit Houston annual events. questions you’ve been meaning to look up. Hats in the Park Luncheon Sara Paschall Dodd – In honor of Jane Curtis Tai chi has long been a staple of Hermann This event takes place the third Saturday Annual Fund/General Support Park, and this summer it has made its of every month at 9 am. You can sign up $25,000–$49,999 for your walk at the southeast corner of George and Mary Josephine Hamman return along McGovern Lake. The ancient Foundation mind-body practice combines mediation . The Powell Foundation with slow, gentle movements and deep If running is more your speed, save the $10,000–$24,999 John Bradshaw Jr. – In memory of breathing. This weekly event—which date for Hermann Park Conservancy’s John Elliot Bradshaw Sr. and Nancy Swanberg Bradshaw takes place every Wednesday morning Run in the Park. Now in its 16th year, this R. Merle Hunsaker – In honor of the at 9 am along McGovern Promenade— annual run is taking place on Saturday, Tucker and Hunsaker Families Rocket Ball, LTD. is in partnership with Four Dragons October 5. But signups have already $5,000–$9,999 Institute for Tai Chi and Meditation. begun! In addition to the kids’ fun run Kathryn and Hank Coleman – In memory of The best part? It’s open to the public and the 5K this year, we’re also hosting a Jodie Corinne Everett King Jerry Dietrich – In honor of the and completely free. 10K. Sign up at hermannpark.org/run). Dietrich Family Yoga in the Park, in partnership with And don’t forget the Park to Port Bike $1,000–$4,999 Nancy C. Allen Namitzi Yoga, is back for the cooler fall Ride! This 20-mile trip to the Port of Sally Bosse and Robert L. Rudrauff Harry S. & Isabel C. Cameron Foundation months. Every Saturday morning starting Houston and back is in its sixth year, Viviana and David Denechaud September 21 at 8:30 am, join this and takes place Saturday, November 16. Robin and Daniel Klaes Devin and Ryan McCord all-levels yoga and meditation class Registration is also open for this event, Ginni and Richard W. Mithoff, Jr. along the Jones Reflection Pool. and more information can be found at Erin and Adrian Patterson . Laura and Michael Puzio hermannpark.org/ride Mary and Brian Rollins Karen and Howard Schneider Terry and Thomas Smith Whether it’s for one (or all!) of these events, Nancy and Peter Thompson Burke Windham we hope to see you in the Park soon!

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Annual Fund/ Anonymous – In memory of Elissa and Rob Turnham General Support continued Wayne Connie and Tom Vargo $500–$999 Anonymous – In memory of Cheryl Verlander and Susan M. Edwards Ann Moon Chuck Bracht Kristina and Jeff Fort Mark Boyer John E. Walsh, Jr. Martha and Donald Freedman Kristy and Chris Bradshaw – Janna and David Falconer Janita and W. Garney Griggs In memory of Mark Scioneaux Webber Gwen Kunz Cliffton Kalibjian $250–$499 Sheryl and Scott Mills Becky and Al Naser – In memory Andrea Alexander Chris Nguyen of Norma Shore O’Neill Anonymous (3) Vivie and Chris O’Sullivan – Karen and Howard Schneider – Rhonda and Byron Barclay In honor of Chris Knapp In memory of Maxine Cole Mary and Marcel Barone Miwa Sakashita and Estess Karen and Howard Batt John R. Stroehlein Marc Weilheimer – In memory Rohini and Ethan Beeson Ellen C. L. Simmons of Karlan Hanley Mary Bates Bentsen Linda and John Sumner Reforestation and Maintenance Susan Berry Christine and David M. $1,000–$4,999 Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Underwood, Jr. Exxon Mobil Foundation Michaele and Michael Brown Luke Ford with his favorite engineer, Steve McDonough. $100–$499 Community Outreach Jane and Don Burney Anonymous (2) Leone Buyse and Susie and David Askanase $100–$499 The Junior League of Houston, Michael Webster Benevity Community Impact Inc. Angela and William Cannady Be an engineer Fund Cheryl and Carl Carlucci Julie Antill Bergeron Conservation and Maintenance Frances and Oskar Cerbins Bradley Black $5,000–$9,999 Ginger Clarkson and Mark Ryan National Environmental for the day with Joe P. Castleberry Christy and Tom Compson Education Foundation Joanie Ciardelli – In memory of Steven Cowart Hermann Park Janie Huffman Volunteer Programs Bill and Connie Cox Liz and Steve Crowell $1,000–$4,999 Lauri and Al Cusick Yadin David Chevron Davetta and Ray Daniels Nancy and L. John Davis Railroad $500–$999 Diego De La Pena Julie Dokell – In honor of The Hermann Park Railroad plays a David Enrique Ruiz Cathy and Ron Ehlinger Laura and Brad McWilliams Annie and Campbell Eifler John Eymann $100–$499 special part in many Houstonians’ American Association of Valerie L. Fayle Sidney Faust University Women Mike Garver childhoods. But for one twelve-year-old, Cece and Mack Fowler – Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Karen and Larry George In memory of Carolyn Ott that love runs especially deep. Council, Troop 146017 Joan and Fritz Glover Robertson Lake Olympia Garden & Whitney and Christopher Heard Ann and Henry Hamman Luke Ford has been participating in the Social Club – In honor of Teko and Zach Hendershott Kathleen and W. R. Hayes Kyle Wolfe Shelby Hodge and Shafik Rifaat Engineer for a Day program for five years. Manuel Heredia National Council of Gregg Hollenberg Olive and Lynn N. Hughes He’s had a passion for trains since the Jewish Women, Greater Morgan and Blake Hotzel Denise and Matt Lanza Houston Council Lizabeth and Keith Hyde age of two, and even celebrated his third Kathryn Louie Elizabeth and Albert Kidd Lucy Lunt and Wayne Donowho Membership birthday on the Hermann Park Railroad. Caroline Le Feuvre and Kay and Clark Martin $2,500 + Jeff Shaddix Engineer for the Day is Luke’s favorite Lynn and Marcel Mason Anonymous Evangeline and Peter Patricia McKinley Jocelyn and Kevan Corbett event all year, and he looks forward to it Melissa and Michael Mithoff Marianne and Rob Jones Mackintosh all year long, especially since he gets to H. Joe Nelson III – In memory of Mona and Andrew Sarofim Lisa Mann and Brad Bingham Shannon and James Mann hang out with his favorite engineer, Florene (Flo) Williamson $500–$2,499 Ludmilla Orelup Rick Ankrom and Jay Hooker Janet and Pat McCollum Steve McDonough. Beverly and Oliver Pennington Sudha Bidani Catherine and Bruce McDonald Eula and Levi Perry Carolyn Bloomer Laura and Brad McWilliams Luke’s mom, KK Ford, says that Luke’s Pledgeling Foundation Susan and Major Bradshaw Midori and Jay Mochizuki Steve Murphy favorite parts of the program are taking Jack Porterfield Taylor Brooks and Dean Putterman Dan Kaufman Alice Oliver-Parrott the train out of the shed, gathering Carlos Ramos Bettie Cartwright Nancy Kate and Mark Prescott passengers’ tickets, and, of course, Karen and Arthur Rogers The Ensell Family Demi and Ron Rand Bradley Schott Leah and Stuart Folb Mary Jo and Ronald Rapini driving the train. Arlene and Joe Staller Harriet and Joe Foster Shavonnah Roberts Schreiber Cassie B. Stinson Cece and Mack Fowler and Joseph Schreiber But Luke’s love of trains goes beyond Sharron and Dalton Tomlin Elizabeth A. Germani Susan and Ed Septimus Hermann Park. Luke has been on trains in Craig Vinson Joan M. Giese Karla A. Sepulveda Sarah Wolfe and Allan Turner The Giralt-Rondon Family Hinda Simon Texas, Louisiana and Utah, including the Ed Smith Garden Conservancy Fund Guy Hagstette and Houston METRORail, Thomas the Train, Douglas Lawing Paul-David Van Atta $100–$499 Eleanor and Richard Viebig Beth and Joe Weikerth – Susan and Robert Hawkins the Polar Express, several Amtrak lines, Darlene and Larry Walters In memory of Marc Tellepsen Carol and Robert Hermes and The Heber Valley train. Steppie and Robert Holsclaw Shari and Gary Winston General Endowment Fund Maryann and Scott Ingersoll Marilyn Wolfe-Kirk and Luke says his favorite engines are a BNSF $100–$499 Cheryl and Will Jordan Harry Dewitt Kirk Rhonda and Byron Barclay Sandra and George Mason Tom Young and a Union Pacific. His biggest dream is Karen Hardwick Bell – Jenny and Ted Meyer Edith and Robert Zinn In memory of Sue Hardwick to ride a train through the mountains of Karol and Dan Musher $100–$499 Tree Conservancy Fund Ann and Eddie Norwood Jerry Michael Acosta Colorado covered in winter snow. $500–$999 Belle and Peter Petkas Marcia Adelson and Clay Harter Verena and Alfred Dettwiler Lily Quinn Victoria and Jack Agee Interested in having your own Engineer Plant a Tree Macey and Harry Reasoner Mary E. Ainslie for the Day experience? Check out $100–$499 Louisa S. Sarofim Linda and Larry Andrews . Anonymous – In memory of Jane and Dick Schmitt Anonymous (6) hermannpark.org/engineerfortheday Charles Sanders Sandy and George Shipley Donna and Tom Archer

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Charles E. Armstrong – On Michael B. Good Kimberly and Mark Sparrow behalf of Houston’s Gay James Hacker Anna and David Stock (GLBTQ) Community Aenne and James Hannon Donna and Robert Stokes Dorothy M. Modest Ashley Linda and Bradley Harmes Macey and Bob Stokes Save the Dates! Shelby Baetz Jane Hasenpflug Betsy Strauch and Jacquelyn Barish Jeanne and Andrew Hero Lonnie Hoogeboom Hermann Park Conservancy Melanie Bash Dorene and Frank Herzog Carla and David Stutts Travis Beck Paula Hix David R. Swenson Calendar of Events The Bergers-Abramowitz Vivian Ho and Richard Boylan Linda and Richard Sylvan Family Gayle and Scott Hoffer and Manik Talwani John O. Bieser Family The Tapick Family Edith and Edwin Birdsall Shirley and T.E. Horton Emily Leland Todd Michael Blankenship Donald Howell Eleanor and Jon Totz BobnAnnie Natasha Hudson Mary and Chan Tysor Laurie and Milton Boniuk Betsy and Stephen Hupp Katharine and William Van Wie Gloria and Jesse Bounds Marjorie and Palmer Hutcheson Joanne Vest and Jack Alvarez Nancy and John Bradford David John Hyman Kay and JD Walther Pam and Murray Brasseux Rosalind and Russell Jackson Kerry Ward and William Sager Nancy and Patton Breland Gary Jerauld Misty and Tyson Weihs Don Brenner Ann and Bruce Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Weil Frances K. Brown Debbie and Frank Jones Anita Weiner Nancy Freeman Brown Julia Justice and Richard Faig Bonnie J. White and Tai Chi in the Park Lauren Brownfield and Margaret Justus Douglas Little Every Wednesday, 9 am Michael Vandersteeg Betty and Jim Key Carolynne and Douglas White McGovern Promenade, Lake Plaza Irma and Louis Bujnoch Inna and Dan King Beth and Jim Wiggins Roger Bumgardner Linda and Fred Knapp Meador and Norm Wigington Blueprint Film Co. Virginia and Frank Burge Elizabeth and Alan Kofoed Wendy Wilson-Wills Wendy and Keith Burmaster Sheryl Kolasinski Anna Wingfield Margaret and John Burns Diane and Van Laborde Charlene Winkelmann Candace and Bart Busker Rebecca and Robert LeBlanc Colby and Sonia Wright Family Patricia and Ian Butler Brandt Leibe Libbyette Wright and Barbara D. Byrd Claudia Leicht Wendy Donald Gerardo Cabrera-Meza Alene Ross Levy Sallie and Bob Wright Claire Campbell and Polly Lewis and Michael Pierson Gay Yellen and Don Reiser Adam Halpert John H. Louton Jr. Wendy Young Alyse and Robert Caplan Cecilia and Peter Ludwig George Hermann Society Carter Rae and Michael Steve Lukingbeal Robin and Richard Brooks Carpenter Jesus Macias Genevieve Lykes Duncan† 16th Annual Run in the Park Denise and Robert Casey Mary Lynn and Steve Marks May Shelmire Duncan† Saturday, October 5, 8 am Patricia E. Caver and Carl E. Masterson Cece and Mack Fowler Molly Ann Smith Plaza William H. Gilbert Wade Mayberry Steppie and Robert Holsclaw Jereann Chaney Wendy McLaughlin Ann Kennedy and Geoffrey Marilyn Chapman Bonnie McMillian and Walker Dinah Chetrit and Rich Levy Bruce Coffman David W. Langworthy Barbara K. Chiles Gayle and Jerry McMorrow Sherry and Tommy Lott Sherri and Bill Chilivetis Joan Miller Jackie and Malcolm Mazow Carole Colley Lynn and Ralph Miller Laura and Brad McWilliams Janet and Dr. Donald R. Kimiko and Kunio Minami Terry Murphree† Collins, Jr. David B Montgomery Family Terrylin G. Neale Sarah Cooper Elaine and Alan Mut Mary Anne H. Phillips† Carol and Bob Cossum Valerie and John Nelson Mark B. Ryan Ann Crider and David King Mary and Weston O’Black Megan and Jason Ryan Beverly Davis and Nadine Ogata Susan Schwaitzberg and Ron Michael Pullara Ada Old Misrack Member Sip & Stroll Ramona Davis Evania and Steven Osborn Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette Thursday, October 17, 5:30–7 pm Erin Denbigh Christine and Robert Pastorek John E. 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Ferguson Fairfax and Risher Randall above and on the preceding pages Lou Ann Flanz and Marcia and Les Randall include donors who made gifts or Alan Rodenstein Marcia and Don Raskin pledges of $100 or more between Marcia Forbes Cheryl Ray and Ruel Smith January 1 and June 30, 2019, as Lily and Charles Foster Harvey Resnick well as all Evening in the Park gala Park to Port Bike Ride Paula and George Fowler The Riley Family donors and George Hermann Saturday, November 16 Rachel and O. Howard Frazier Peggy J. Rogers Society members. In compliance Bill Coats Bridge with IRS standards, commitments Paul Friedman, MD Fadine Roquemore paid over time in installments are Lara Gaines and Family Elizabeth and Scott Rubinsky recognized once in full at the time Larry W. Gana Brooke Rushing of the pledge. 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