WINTER 2012 PARKSIDE HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY NEWSLETTER in the park 1 In the Park 2 From the Executive Director 3 Run in the Park 4 Pinewood Cafe is Now Open In Memoriam: Mr. Terunobu Nakai 5 Urban Green Hermann Park Centennial 6 Upcoming Events

Happy Trails to You! The Hermann Park pedestrian trail is now open following fantastic improvements completed this fall. The renovation of the two-mile trail, which loops around the Hermann Park Golf Course, was accomplished thanks to a federal grant administered by the Texas

Run in the Park participants Department of Transportation. Mayor Annise Parker officiated the were among the first to enjoy the new trail November 5. ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the trail on November 5, 2011.

To the delight of neighborhood runners place to another within the Park and by all MISSION and walkers, the trail now features a new who visit early in the morning or in the decomposed granite surface with concrete evening when the new lights keep the path Hermann Park curbs, lighting, and drainage. The trail well lit. New light posts have also been Conservancy is a route was adjusted to avoid close proximity added along the pedestrian trail beside citizens’ organization to roads wherever possible. As a result, Fannin and will be particularly appreciated by runners and walkers can take in scenic Miller Outdoor Theatre patrons who come to dedicated to the views of tranquil park life and enjoy the evening performances by METRORail. stewardship and cooling shade of historic Live Oaks lining This project is just one of many taking place improvement of much of the trail on both sides. The entire to improve connections to neighborhoods two-mile path is uninterrupted by driveways Hermann Park— and accessibility within Hermann Park. The except in two places, both of which are Bill Coats Bike Bridge, which will connect today and for parking lot entrances that do not usually bicycle and walking trails on both sides of generations to experience high traffic. Brays Bayou, and a pedestrian underpass come. Not just beneficial for runners, the amenities under North and South MacGregor, will offered by the renovated trail will be enjoyed further achieve this goal. They are scheduled by all who use it simply to get from one to open this spring. www.hermannpark.org PARKSIDE / WINTER 2012 DONORS

from the executive director Grand Gateway Can you imagine $100,000-$249,999 Hermann Park without The Elkins Foundation $10,000-$24,999 its trees? Hit with the Marvy Finger Family Foundation most devastating drought $1,000-$4,999 Sharon and Cecil Griffin in recorded history this H. Joe Nelson III summer, Hermann Park’s Save Our Stressed Trees Special thanks to Laurie trees, plants, and wildlife and Reed Morian faced an unprecedented $50,000-$99,999 The Baxter Trust challenge. $10,000-$24,999 Volunteers of Shell Oil Company all ages helped plant trees on $5,000-$9,999 Arbor Day! BBVA Compass The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation $1,000-$4,999 Anonymous (2) Anne and John B. Brent Central Houston, Inc. Carolyn and Platt Davis – In honor of Sara and John Lindsey’s 65th wedding anniversary Consuelo Duroc-Danner – In honor of Doreen Stoller Harriet and Joe Foster Annie and Bob Graham Sharon and Cecil Griffin Kathrine G. McGovern Linda and Walter McReynolds Laurie and Reed Morian Warren R. Nicholson The Oshman Foundation In response, neighbors, families, and Vivie and Chris O’Sullivan friends near and far offered their financial Cynthia and Anthony Petrello Conservancy board chair Ann Kennedy, and volunteer support to keep our trees Louis H. Skidmore, Jr. – In honor of Mayor Parker, and Doreen Stoller at Doreen Stoller and in memory of healthy and strong. Many cited their Run in the Park Margaret C. Skidmore grandchildren as inspiration, hoping that Leticia and Stephen M. Trauber they could help keep the trees alive so Kim and Dan Tutcher We are grateful to the community for its future generations would know their Linda and Steve Webster ongoing support. Run in the Park, a civic beauty and be able to sit under their Meg and Dick Weekley celebration of Hermann Park, attracted shade. Self-professed “Live Oak lovers” $500-$999 more than 700 participants on November Anonymous – In memory of Laurie and Reed Morian deserve special 5, while Arbor Day on January 21 drew Patrick Donovan thanks for helping mobilize the critical Janet and Ernest Cockrell more than 100 volunteers who planted fundraising effort. The Conely Foundation 250 new trees. We will continue planting Rod Danielson and Kelly DeHay To date the Park has lost over 400 trees new trees where they are most needed, William F. Donovan – In memory of due to the drought, whose effects will be and will perform deadwood pruning and Patrick Michael Donovan Trish Freeman and Bruce Patterson seen over the next few years. While we fertilization of the Live Oaks throughout Ann and Henry Hamman are deeply saddened by the loss, we are the Park thanks to the Save Our Stressed Lynn and Bill Herbert – In honor of thankful to have been able to limit the Trees Fund. Because of your help, our Will Fleming devastation to 4% of the Park’s tree count, grandchildren will grow up to know and Rosalie and William Hitchcock a low number by comparison in the region. love Hermann Park as we have. Thank you. Kay and Ned Holmes Steppie and Robert Holsclaw This is due to our conservation team, See you in the Park, Josephine and Philip John which went on alert starting in April; our Ann and Tom Kelsey dedicated volunteers who helped hand Butch and Carmen Mach water trees all summer; and of course Nancy Manderson – In memory of our Save Our Stressed Trees donors who Bill Coats Gary Mercer funded additional water tanks when they Doreen Stoller Denise Monteleone were most critical. Executive Director Barbara E. Murray

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Terrylin G. Neale – In memory of Erin Gregory Neale Ralph S. O’Connor Run in the Park The Chris Reichert Family – In memory of Rev. David M. Reichert Johnny Steele Rachael and Jason Volz – In memory of Karen Ivey Volz Randa and K.C. Weiner It must run in the family for speedy kids’ run participants $100-$499 Jared, Maddy, and Thomas Anonymous (4) Garza (with mom Melinda)! Beth Alfredson and Rick Jenkins Stephanie and Isaac Arnold – In memory of Jim Elkins Jim F. Avant Sue Bleakie – In honor of Robert Maxwell Bleakie Linda and Robert Bloss Judy and Elliott Bouillion Sissy and Gene Boyd Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Susan and Major Bradshaw Marsha and Jim Braniff Catherine and Gary Brock – In honor of Nancy Kinder Robin and Richard Brooks Lee and Ted Brown Sharon and Chip Bryan Jenny Calaway Ginny and Bill Camfield Kathleen and Ramsay Camp Marilyn and Larry Chapman, Jr. Susie and Sanford Criner Julie B. Crosswell Claire and John Curtin Sara Dodd-Spickelmier and And they’re off! Mayor Parker Keith Spickelmier shoots the gun to start the race. Colin Patrick Donovan – In memory of Patrick Michael Donovan Frances MacDonald Donovan – In memory of Patrick Michael Donovan Timothy John Donovan – In memory of On Saturday, November 5, 2011, youngsters, families, and serious Patrick Michael Donovan Susan M. Edwards runners took their places in Molly Ann Smith Plaza for Run in the Clayton and Sheldon Erikson Park. For the first time in the Run’s history, the program took place Nanette and Jerry Finger The Fordyce Family entirely in Hermann Park. Morning events included a five-mile run, Helen Winkler Fosdick – In memory of Bill Coats two-mile family walk, 1K kids’ run, and post-race party. Cece and Mack Fowler – In honor of Sanford Criner Mayor Annise Parker kicked off the was packed with Park neighbors and Anne and Robin French morning’s activities by shooting the gun friends cheering for runners at the finish John Friedman Vesta and Pedro Frommer to begin the five-mile run and the family line, families and corporate teams bonding Nancy and Jim Gordon walk. After winding around the Park along in their matching Run t-shirts, and proud Judy and Peter Harding the renovated trail, runners and walkers kids’ run particip ants smiling for their Susan and Robert Hawkins Monica McKnight Heal and made their way to the finish line back at parents’ cameras. Steven Heal Molly Ann Smith Plaza between the Jones Julia and Jay Hellums Reflection Pool and McGovern Lake. The Run in the Park is a valuable community William L. Hixon kids’ run followed, taking children by Miller effort that raises funding to keep the Houston Endowment Inc. Conservancy’s efforts going strong. It raised Fredericka Hunter and Ian Glennie Outdoor Theatre and the Jones Reflection Jerry Jeanmard Pool. All together, over 700 participants over $40,000 this year and was a big Jill and Dunham Jewett enjoyed a healthy jaunt around the Park! success thanks to Run coordinator Mindy Sis Johnson – In honor of Marley Lott Campbell, race chair Scott Dorfman, race Marilyn Jones and Brad Morris – The post-race party included tasty treats director Jack McClintic, and the many In memory of Bill Coats Lisa and Sanjay Kalavar – In memory from bagels to beer, massage therapists community sponsors who helped fund the of Robert Hervey, a tree lover for runners, music, and more. The Plaza event and provide for the post-race party.

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Save Our Stressed Trees Pinewood Cafe is Now Open! $100-$499 (cont’d.) Brian J. Kelly Ruth Chow Kneese Anne and Vivek Kushwaha Eden Lacro – In honor of Pogi Lacro Joyce and Larry Lander Harriet and Truett Latimer Maria and Brendan Lee Rich Levy – In memory of Gabriel Landay Hirsh Diann and Mike Lewter Kathy and Tom Lord – In memory of Forrester Lord Ghent Lummis Heide Mairs and Chippy Slater Mary Lynn and Steve Marks Justin R. Marlles – In honor of Bridget Johnson Miriam and John Meyers Carol and Bob Miller Pinewood Cafe is the newest addition to Hermann Park. Located in Carol and Roland Miller Kunio Minami Lake Plaza next to Kinder Station, the Cafe has received rave reviews Gwen and Don Mullins H. Joe Nelson III – In honor of since opening in November. Food critics and online reviewers have Doreen Stoller Evelyn and Roy Nolen praised its delicious, fresh fare, and affordable pricing. Jennifer Novak and Hunter Traylor Judy and Scott Nyquist – In honor of The Pinewood Cafe Just beyond the Cafe’s doors, the dining Elliott David menu includes chef- terrace overlooking McGovern Lake gives Diane and Charles Ofner inspired salads, wraps, Pinewood patrons an unbeatable spot to Deb Parks and Mark Bouzek Letitia and Horst Paul and burgers, as well enjoy their meal. The terrace is dog friendly, JoAnn Peeks and Allan Ring as a fun and delicious so canine friends are welcome! Pinewood Mitzie Pierce build-your-own grilled owners Olivia and Sean Blair have some Dean Putterman cheese section. Go great plans for the future including happy Macey and Harry Reasoner – ahead and try ham and brie with apples on hours on the terrace, Sunday brunches, and In memory of Jack Mitchell Helena and Brennan Reilly French bread, or perhaps grilled chicken picnic baskets for Miller Outdoor Theatre Shafik Rifaat and pepper jack cheese with avocado on performances. Carolyn and Jimmy Robertson Karen and Scott Rozzell jalapeno cheddar bread. The helpful staff will Visit Pinewood Cafe today! A portion of pro- be happy to suggest their favorite custom Marlin E. Sandlin, Jr. ceeds support Hermann Park Conservancy. Dixie Lee Shannon – In honor of grilled cheese combos. Cafe hours are 11am to 6pm, seven days the Howard family Meanwhile smoothies, s’mores, and other a week. Want to place your order over the S. Shawn Stephens and sweet treats are also available, and the phone? Call 713-429-5238. James M. Jordan June Stobaugh children’s menu will delight parents and kids Mike Stude alike with its simple, healthy choices. David R. Swenson Susan and James Thompson Emily Leland Todd – In honor of Rebecca Trahan In Memoriam Betty and Jesse Tutor Wil Uecker Hermann Park experienced a great loss with the passing of esteemed Janice and Bill Visinsky Japanese landscape architect Mr. Terunobu Nakai on January 1, 2012. Kinsey and Alex Wall Mr. Nakai guided the renovation of the Park’s Japanese Garden over John E. Walsh, Jr. the last six years. He has left behind fond memories among those who Beth and Joe Weikerth – In honor of Andee Campbell worked under his guidance and the legacy of a beautiful, serene, and Lea Weingarten – In honor of authentic Japanese Garden in Hermann Park. For his contribution to Fredericka Hunter Hermann Park, October 27, 2011, was declared Terunobu Nakai Day Don Weissman in the City of Houston. Andrea and Bill White Brian Witt Mr. Nakai’s design assistant Aya Nakamura Hashimoto and venerable Japanese landscape Geri Wood – In memory of gardener Hiroshi Iwasaki visited from Japan in early February to continue his vision. Martin LoBiondo, Sr.

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Harris Wooten – In memory of Digital Alchemy Photography Christmas, Celia and Marti Sallie and Bob Wright Urban Green’s V. Gerald Wright – In honor of Huberta Nunn Wright The Green Gatsby Lois and Steve Zamora – In memory of Forrester Lord Glamorous guests took a backstage pass Susan Zarate and Kathryn Crowder to the Roaring ’20s on November 17, 2011, Plant a Tree for Urban Green’s The Green Gatsby. The $500-$999 cool fall weather was ideal for the open- Dixie Hire $100-$499 air event, which gave attendees a rare Anonymous – In memory of Eli Mintz opportunity to admire Hermann Park from Kate Criner Bellin – In honor of the Miller Outdoor Theatre stage. Chairs Sanford Criner Lindley Arnoldy, Georgea Pappas, Elizabeth Jane and Don Burney Jennifer and Leo Chen Spradling, and Annina Stefanelli set the Sally and Philip Edmundson – tone in sequined headbands, mile-long In honor of Mary Criner strings of pearls, and fringed dresses. Edna G. Houston – In honor of David, Eric, and Matthew Houston Benefiting Hermann Park Conservancy, the Deb Parks and Mark Bouzek Chairs Elizabeth Spradling, Ann and Don Short – In memory of young professionals’ event drew a crowd Annina Stefanelli, Lindley Arnoldy, Betty Brown of 300 enthusiastic attendees who danced and Georgea Pappas Louis H. Skidmore, Jr. – In memory of across the stage, nibbled on light bites, and Margaret C. Skidmore Judy Viebig – In memory of sipped era-appropriate themed drinks. The The evening was a huge success thanks Charles Floyd and David Boyd 1974 film adaptation ofThe Great Gatsby to the hard work of the chairs, the Urban Tree Conservancy Fund played against the Theatre’s backdrop, while Green steering committee led by Brittany $1,000-$4,999 elegant white floral arrangements with Sakowitz, and the numerous sponsors who Terry Murphree – In memory of feather plumes in tall silver vases helped seal generously donated to the event. Mary Murphree the swanky ’20s feel. $500-$999 Bruce G. Garrison – In honor of Chris Knapp Lynn and Michael Smith $100-$499 Did you know Hermann Anonymous Celebrate Kate Criner Bellin – In honor of Park will be 100 years old Andrew, Matthew, and Rebecca Woods Patricia and Ian Butler with us! Suzanne and Peter Day in 2014? Stephanie Fox/Botanica L.S. Leslie and Tom Kutac In anticipation of the occasion, Hermann Park Conservancy Macey and Harry Reasoner has been hard at work garnering support and building Linda and Bob Walker community awareness for its Centennial Campaign. This effort Garden Conservancy Fund aims to complete major improvements in the Park, including $100-$499 Shirley Bludau and Mike Grimes the renovation of the historic main entrance known as the Centennial Campaign Grand Gateway and the transformation of the Garden Center, $1,000-$4,999 to be called the Centennial Gardens. These are the last key Elizabeth and Albert Kidd projects left to be completed according to the Park’s master $100-$499 Richard W. Burr plan, which was commissioned by the Conservancy in 1992. Heather and Lee McIntyre Centennial Campaign support will also fund community Centennial Gardens $1,000-$4,999 events to commemorate the historic year. From temporary art installations to a family kite The Anchorage Foundation, Inc. – day, special events all year long in 2014 will bring the community together and give visi- In memory of Claire Schlumberger tors young and old memories that will last a lifetime. The Centennial Celebration will be a Japanese Garden citywide effort, with many museums and cultural institutions partnering with the Conservancy $10,000-$24,999 The Japan-America Society of on special programs, from lectures to musical performances. Houston, Inc. Be a part of the once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Hermann Park. To learn more, please contact In Kind Greenleaf Nursery Company Eliza Wright, marketing manager, at 713-524-5876 ext. 335 or [email protected].

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Community Outreach Elizabeth Roach Evening in the Park Upcoming $1,000-$4,999 Jillian Rogers Gala Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette Benjamin H. Rose Lauren and Kyle Rottet Events Run in the Park Laura and Irby Rozelle Courtesy of Houston Arts Alliance $5,000-$9,999 Aubrie Tabrizi Gulf States Toyota, Inc. Allen Ueckert Texas Children’s Hospital Bryce H. Vincent $2,500-$4,999 Elizabeth Webster Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Bridgeway Capital Management Kristen Welsh Cal-A-Vie Resort Health Spa Chaired by In Kind Hines Interests Limited Partnership A Bientot Ileana and Michael Treviño, Waste Management A Fare Extraordinaire Susan Krohn and Patrick Gehm $1,000-$2,499 Antique Lounge Ai Weiwei Temporary Honoring Rice University M-I Swaco Armenta Public Art Exhibition Whole Foods Market Aztec Events & Tents March through June 2012 Student Performance $500-$999 Bella Rinova Series Lott Marketing BellaSoma Hats in the Park Check www.hermannpark.org Park Plaza Hospital Bikram Yoga Houston Luncheon for a list of upcoming perfor- Park Plaza Specialty BlackFinn Tuesday, March 6, 2012 mances by Houston area $100-$499 Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. Kathy Babbitt Butter Catering Chaired by Donna Bruni students. Cece and Mack Fowler Candelari’s Pizzeria Honoring Ernest H. Cockrell Second Saturdays Margaret L. Kripke and Caroline Schiller Art Isaiah J. Fidler Ceron Salon Uptown Park Japan Festival Members of Hermann Park Conservancy are welcome to ride William Palko Craft Salon Saturday, March 31 and the Hermann Park Railroad for In Kind Susie and Sanford Criner Sunday, April 1, 2012 free from 9am to 10am on the Athletes HoneyMilk Crop by David Peck Open to the public second Saturday of every month. Bikram Yoga Sugar Land Crowley Signs Cari-Fit.com CultureMap Visit Crossfit Houston Digital Alchemy Photography Cura Yoga Studios DJ MAV www.hermannpark.org Fit Athletic Club Dripping Springs Vodka for up-to-date Fleet Feet Sports Fuddruckers event details. Fringe Salon and Color Bar Gardner Landry H-E-B GIGI’S Asian Bistro and Dumpling Bar Health & Fitness Sports Magazine Hamilton Shirts Keep up with the Conservancy on The Hot Bagel Shop Hermann Park Golf Course La Madeleine Houston Ballet Facebook and Twitter! My Fit Foods Houston Grand Opera Picnic The Impeccable Pig Find us at www.facebook.com/HermannPark Shannon Fine Jewelry Galleria/St. Martin’s Jazzercise and www.twitter.com/HermannPark Shaped Body Fitness Jenni’s Noodle House Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. Korcula United Airlines Andrew T. Lyos, M.D., FACS W.J. Ford & Associates, Inc. Main Street Theatre Shop at Saks Houston Urban Green’s Green Gatsby Mosaic on Hermann Park $500-$999 Muse for Hermann Park Brittany Sakowitz Neiman Marcus Houston Conservancy Annina Elizabeth Stefanelli New Artisan Spirits (ROXOR) $100-$499 Ocean’s Saks Fifth Avenue has designated Hermann Todd G. Amdor and Matthew Stone Pappas Restaurants Park Conservancy to receive 5% of purchases Heather M. Ardeel Pernod Ricard made with a registered Saks credit card by Harrison Bolling Prego Restaurant our supporters in February 2012.* If you Avery Burns Relish Fine Foods have shopping to do, please go to Saks and Adrea Chow and Sergio Leal Roak on Kirby choose Hermann Park Conservancy as the beneficiary of your purchases. Courtland Crosswell Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Shyn Salon You can make your designation at the register when you check out and Lee Foersterling Smilebooth it will apply to all of your purchases for the entire month of February. Lindsey Greenwood Snap Kitchen So get out there, shop Saks and support Hermann Park Conservancy! Meredith Joullian Sari and Chris Kronzer Swift + Company *APPLICABLE SAKS FIFTH AVENUE CREDIT CARD PURCHASES. PURCHASES AT LOUIS Benton Love The Ticket Experience VUITTON AND FUR SALON ARE EXCLUDED. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED SAKS Stephanie Massey Tribe Design CARD HOLDERS AND SELECT FROM ONE OF THE PARTNERING CHARITIES. CUSTOMERS Joao Metelo Uchi and Uchiko ENROLLMENT AND DESIGNATION IS FINAL. SPEND WILL BE CAPTURED FROM 2/1/12 – 2/29/12 AUTOMATICALLY AND ALL SPEND DURING THIS PERIOD WILL COUNT FOR THE Whitney Morgan The Upper Hand PROMOTION REGARDLESS OF ENROLLMENT DATE. HSBC IS NOT INVOLVED WITH THE Mary and Weston O’Black Vintage Lounge SELECTION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. PROGRAM COMMENCES AS OF Robin Ricks Wish Boutique Houston THE DATE FEBRUARY 1, 2012 AND SHALL END FEBRUARY 29, 2012. Brittany Ringel Zimm’s Little Deck

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Membership Hank Coleman Runners, Walkers, and Joggers Rachel and James Dunlap Conductor’s Circle ($2,500+) Tom, Christy, Catie and Rachel Compson Memorial Gwendolyn A. Essinger Kathy and Randy Lake Jeffrey A. Compton $1,000-$4,999 Anne and Stephen Farish Rita Wilder/The Wilder Foundation – Lisa and Pete Coppel Ann and Don Short – In memory of James Fiume In memory of Jeannie Lykes Carol and Bob Cossum Marvin Taylor, Jr. Lisa and Stephen Greenberg Sue Hardwick – In memory of Sheridan and John Eddie Williams Ellena P. Dickerson $500-$999 Joseph Molloy and Alyene Platinum ($500-$2,499) Thomas Doneker The Chris Reichert Family Furgeson Beau Alexander Lynn and Douglas Eyberg $100-$499 Dorene and Frank Herzog Anonymous Marybeth and Tom Flaherty Robin and Richard Brooks Quin D. Kroll, Jr. Cockrell Family Fund – In honor of Janice Ford Griffin Margaret and John Burns Candace and Robert Levy Starks Cockrell Paula and George Fowler Jane Anderson Curtis and Bill Curtis – Sara and John Lindsey – Ritsuko and James Cox Stephanie and Clinton Fox In memory of Bill Coats In memory of Preston Bolton Jane Anderson Curtis and Bill Curtis Rachel and O. Howard Frazier Cece and Mack Fowler Antoinette and Joseph Listengart Cathy and Wayne Donnelly David K. Gibbs Steppie and Robert Holsclaw Anne Loo and Brad Nyberg Susan Garner Hannah and Lenny Golub Ann Kennedy and Geoffrey Walker Eula and Levi Perry Elizabeth A. Germani Claire and Joseph Greenberg Margaret L. Kripke and Isaiah J. Fidler Belle and Peter Petkas Clare A. Glassell Susan and Robert Hawkins June and Tommy Lott Polly Lewis and Michael Pierson Lou Ann and Milton Gray Monica McKnight Heal and Steven Heal Phoebe and Bobby Tudor Kitty and Peter Quinn Stephen A. Massad Jeanne and Andrew Hero Keith Watson Wade Sally and Kirby Rassenfoss Gary McGuire George E. Howe – In honor of John E. Walsh, Jr. Carolyn C. Rogers – In honor of Terry Murphree Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Howe III Maryn and Herbert Yuan Bill Coe Barb and Will Noel Rame and Russell Hruska Vicki Huff and Eric Boerwinkle Annual Fund/ Brenda Farrell and Victoria and William Ramos General Contributions Wayne Thompson Fairfax and Risher Randall Kelly Hunsaker and David Leonard Sultana Kaldis $10,000-$24,999 Monika Hraby and Denys Thorez Hilary Suzawa and Daniel Lemke Hua Kuo and Cyd Thomas Elizabeth and Marc Kilbride Kathrine G. McGovern Akino and Samuel King The Powell Foundation Ching-Ting Tseng Adrienne and Tim Unger Cad and Byron Willeford Linda and David Knowles $5,000-$9,999 Gold ($250-$499) Sheridan and John Eddie Williams Kim and Mark Kressenberg Robert W. Knox and Pearl Wallis Knox Suzanne and Brian Adams Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff – In honor Joyce and Larry Lander Foundation Barbara Bass of Elaine Finger’s birthday William Boyer Marley Lott $1,000-$4,999 George Hermann Society Loann and John Eiman Cecilia and Peter Ludwig The Chaney Family Genevieve Lykes Duncan M.J. and Joe Figard Jerry McNeill Leslie and William Coe May Shelmire Duncan Kerney H. Johnson Carol and Roland Miller Sheila and Isaac Heimbinder Steppie and Robert Holsclaw Dan A. King Cristina and William Moore Lynn Lippert – In memory of David Langworthy Katherine Kohlmeyer D. Patricia Nelson Rudy H. Lippert Jackie and Malcom Mazow Stephanie and Ed Larsen Tassie Nicandros Susan and David Lummis Terrylin G. Neale Harriet and Truett Latimer Mary and Paul Nugent Alisa and Gary Porter Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette Sarah Lee and Mark Metz Denise and Rocky Parsons Jane and Richard Schmitt John E. Walsh, Jr. Jane and Ron Lerner Carolyn and Thomas Paul Pamalah and Stephen Tipps H. Dixon Montague Esther and Gary Polland Meg and Dick Weekley The George Hermann Society Louise and Gary Moss Nancy and John Preston $500-$999 recognizes donors who have provided Ruth and Quincy Ollison The Propst Family Concordia Foundation for the future of Hermann Park through Carol and Dan Price Gloria and Joe Pryzant Ellena P. Dickerson – In memory of bequests or life income gifts to Elisa Stude Pye Dean Putterman Rudy H. Lippert Hermann Park Conservancy. Gay A. Roane Marcia and Les Randall Michael Dooley The names listed above and on the Imperial Oil Company Janet Rarick and Benjamin Kamins H. Fort Flowers Foundation, Inc. preceding pages include donors who Karla A. Sepulveda Enrique Raso Rodney C. Lippert – In memory of made gifts or pledges of $100 or more Carol and Peter Taaffe Cherie Ray and Ruel Smith Rudy H. Lippert between September 1 and December Ruth and Marvin Taylor Heather and James Reardon Aubrey and Gene Locke – In memory 31, 2011, as well as all George Hermann Kathy J. Welch and John T. Unger Helena and Brennan Reilly of Booker Caldwell Society members. Gifts to the Hats Silver ($100-$249) Jean and Michael Rooke Klinda and John Lollar – In honor of in the Park luncheon and Evening in Anonymous (3) Marlin E. Sandlin, Jr. Elizabeth W. and Sam Jones the Park gala will be recognized in Susan and Barry Abrams Susan Schwaitzberg and Gary Mercer subsequent issues. In compliance with Charles E. Armstrong – In honor of Ron Misrack Lucie Wray Todd IRS standards, commitments paid over Houston’s GLBT community Stuart A. Shapiro $100-$499 time in installments are recognized Susie and David Askanase Karin and Leo Shipman Peggy Amante – In honor of once in full at the time of the pledge. Elizabeth and Howard Ayers William C. Shrader Annie Amante Please contact the Conservancy if we Jeanne Bauer and Karen and Ken Soh Jim F. Avant inadvertently have not included your Walter N. Hittelman Carolyn H. Stanton Bruce E. Barnum name or if you would like to be listed Andree A. Boudreaux William F. Stern The Garth C. Bates, Jr. Family – differently in future listings. Kristy and Chris Bradshaw William Streng In memory of Garth C. Bates, Jr. Michaele and Michael Brown Linda and Dick Sylvan Ruth and Billy Beeman Irma and Louis Bujnoch Mardy and James Thomas Judy and James Bozeman Cindy and Larry Burns Michael Townsend Carolyn and Thomas Caldwell John D. Carrara, Jr. Gail and Thomas Viele Allyson and Steve Cook Debby Chambers Rachael and Jason Volz Beverly Dickerson Barbara K. Chiles Dan Wolterman Susan and Cameron Duncan

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board of directors David R. Lummis Anne Carl Anne C. Mendelsohn Doreen Stoller Chair Executive Director Ann Kennedy Kunio Minami Jo A. Casady Kenneth A. Moffet [email protected] H. Joe Nelson III Jackson Chang Vance Muse Executive Committee Lynne Donoghue Annie Criner Warren R. Nicholson Jay Baker Chris J. Reichert Accounting Manager Jane Anderson Curtis Judy Nyquist Sanford W. Criner, Jr. Karen A. Rozzell [email protected] Davetta Daniels, Ed.D. Kathleen L. O’Reilly P.G. Danny David Donald W. Short Barbara Jo Harwell Kim Davis Roz Pactor Steve Dolman Marcus Smith Conservation Director June Deadrick Dean Putterman [email protected] Cece Fowler Marvin Taylor Valerie Palmquist Linsay Radcliffe Gregg Hollenberg J. Michael Treviño Derrick Jackson Dieterich Glen Ragland Maintenance Coordinator Margaret L. Kripke, Ph.D. John E. Walsh, Jr. Scott Dorfman, M.D. Shafik Rifaat [email protected] Diann L. Lewter Joe Weikerth Thomas Downing James L. Robertson Mike Johnson Terrylin G. Neale Dan Wolterman Michael Easely David W. Robinson, AIA Project Manager Gary Kenneth Porter Herbert H. Yuan [email protected] Lana C. Edwards, M.Ed. Michael E. Rome Brian Rollins Ex-Officio Charlene Evans, Ph.D. Brittany A. Sakowitz Diane Kerr Cassie B. Stinson Joe Turner Manager of Volunteer Programs Stephanie Fox DeAndre Sam Phoebe Tudor Rick Dewees [email protected] J. Kent Friedman Lonnie Schiller Keith Watson Wade Executive Director Meghan Miller Lainie Gordon Louis Sklar Sheridan Williams Doreen Stoller Director of Development Amy Grinstein Ed Smith [email protected] Board of Directors Advisory Board Terri Havens Harry L. Stille Ron Misrack Natalye Appel, Edward R. Allen III Leisa Holland-Nelson Patrick Summers Director, Visitor Services FAIA, LEED AP Nancy Ames Molly Hubbard Timothy A. Surratt [email protected] Kathryn Berg Anna Pearl Barrett Barbara R. Hurwitz Tye P. Taft LaTonya Scott Devinder Bhatia, M.D. Sadie Gwin Blackburn Susan Keeton Troy Thacker Assistant Manager, Visitor Services William G. Bowen Alois Blackwell Christopher Lykes Knapp Heath J. Thibodeaux [email protected] Gracie Cavnar Jane Block David Krentz Claire Thielke Caroline Urquhart Franci Crane Allison Bond Shannon Langrand Sarah Pennington Tropoli Development Assistant [email protected] Milane Duncan-Frantz Gwen Bradford Elyse Lanier Kimberly A. Tutcher Ellie Francisco Kristy Bradshaw Rashena Lindsay Flagg Wil Uecker Eliza Wright Brent Friedman Russell D. Brightwell Marketing Manager Kathy Lord L. Burke Windham III [email protected] Steppie F. Holsclaw Richard L. Brooks Marley Lott Susan Young Linda Hunsaker Donna Buja Tommy Lott Demetra C. Jones John D. Burns James Lykes Christine Y. Liang Jenny Ko Calaway Nancy R. Manderson Gene Locke H. Mallory Caldwell Jackie Wolens Mazow