2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 3 Annual Report 2017 OUR BELIEFS Architectural sketch of the entrance to the new Welcome Center.
• We believe in a guest experience that is • We believe in fostering diversity, respect, enjoyable, inspiring and rewarding. creativity and professionalism.
• We embrace curiosity and wonder • We believe in valuing and preserving our in all aspects of the guest experience. history to highlight the extraordinary story of Meijer Gardens. • We believe in accessible facilities, grounds, programs and communications. • We believe in clean and safe facilities and grounds. • We believe in a positive and collaborative work environment. • We believe in being good stewards of the natural environment. • We believe in a visual presentation based on quality, attention to detail and • We believe in financial stability and intentional design. sustainability to assure that Meijer Gardens can be enjoyed by future generations. • We strive to be recognized as one of the finest cultural institutions in the world. • We honor our donors and volunteers by being good stewards of their many gifts. • We believe in being leaders within the cultural, art and horticulture communities we serve.
FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Architectural sketch of the new rooftop sculpture garden, located on top of the Covenant Learning Center.
A YEAR OF CHANGE, A YEAR OF GROWTH Last fall, the 11 millionth person visited Frederik Meijer Gardens Nearly 90,000 people participated in an education program at & Sculpture Park. This is truly an amazing statistic. I clearly Meijer Gardens last year. Due to the generosity of our donors, remember when Meijer Gardens was being planned and the the education programs we offer includes the 4th and 6th grade question asked around the community was: “What is a botanic children from the Grand Rapids Public Schools who come out each garden?” I don’t hear this question asked anymore. Through year free-of-charge for a unique education program; the people the inspiration and generosity of Fred and Lena Meijer and the who use the “check it out” program, in conjunction with the Meijer family, the idea of a botanic garden and sculpture park has Grand Rapids Public Library, so Grand Rapids residents can visit become a reality and part of the fabric of our community. You have us free-of-charge; our lectures that draw thousands of people embraced the unique mission of horticulture and sculpture given and much more. to us by Fred and Lena Meijer. Your embrace is necessary for us to present our annual exhibitions, featuring some of the finest Meijer Gardens is also a place that receives an amazing gift of gardens and sculpture the world has to offer. service from our 900 active volunteers. Last year they gave 86,000 hours of their precious time to serve others and help us advance The pages in this report document your gifts. Please know your our mission. It is truly extraordinary. gifts are appreciated beyond any words that can be spoken or put to paper. The appreciation we have lives in the joy and learning Another way to think about all our programming, including education, that is felt by the people who visit and experience Meijer Gardens. exhibitions, the permanent collection, concerts, and unique gardens, You can see it on the smiling faces of people fascinated by the that they are part of the warm embrace you and our volunteers give butterflies during the Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are to Meijer Gardens. Please know your gifts are sincerely appreciated Blooming exhibition or how children have so much fun learning and go a long way to helping us advance our mission. about plants, flowers and sculpture in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden. It is always very rewarding for me to talk with our guests Gratefully, after they visit one of our sculpture exhibitions and say things like “This Ai Weiwei show is much better than the one I saw in Washington DC.”
David S. Hooker President and CEO
Annual Report 2017 HORTICULTURE Our gardens delighted guests year-round, from spring blossoms and butterflies to The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden to the winter wonderland of holiday traditions.
LENA MEIJER TROPICAL CONSERVATORY OTHER HIGHLIGHTS In 2016 the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory received a A number of significant bonsai trees were displayed from the much-needed upgrade in lighting. This 15,000-square-foot Meijer Gardens collections, and we now have over 30 trees tropical garden is a guest favorite. The lighting installation that rotate for seasonal display in The Richard & Helen DeVos highlights the beauty of this space for evening visitors with Japanese Garden. The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden offered a renewed nighttime ambiance. This lighting upgrade also whimsical plantings for children of all ages, and members and included secondary maintenance lighting that allows our guests alike enjoyed special events like the Orchid Show and staff and volunteers greater options for upkeep during early Michigan All-State Bonsai Show. morning and evening time frames. FRED & DOROTHY FICHTER BUTTERFLIES ARE BLOOMING We welcomed more than 185,966 visitors for our most popular annual horticulture exhibition, Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming. Over 7,000 tropical butterflies took flight in the tropical conservatory. This beloved exhibition also included an educational display of Michigan native Monarch caterpillars in the Grace F. Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse, family activities in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden and member events like Night of the Butterflies. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND MORE! A sensory feast of color and culture, the popular Chrysanthemums and More! exhibition welcomed more than 78,186 guests. Thousands of chrysanthemums featured larger- than-life blooms, indoors and out, along with cabbage, kale, pumpkins and gourds. Events like Mum Day drew families to enjoy interactive activities, tours, demonstrations, and visits with our professional resident horticulturalists. CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORD The enchanting Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition drew more than 88,695 visitors to experience 42 cultural displays which highlighted some of the ways cultures reflect on the holidays around the world. Guests enjoyed engaging narratives and special displays from Ghana, Vietnam, Finland and Germany. Snow-flocked trees and the glimmer of ornaments completed this winter wonderland.
FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK SCULPTURE
Our sculpture programs and exhibitions are a central focus of the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park mission.
ALMOST HOME: GRAND RAPIDS IN FOCUS natural materials from ceramics and silk to bamboo and wood. Friday, September 16, 2016—Saturday, December 31, 2016 The word state suggests multiple levels of meaning, from the state of a found object the artist may transform, to the state Known internationally for its commitment to Contemporary of humanity, whose inequalities and injustices the artist feels sculpture, Grand Rapids has also attracted and nurtured a compelled to call out for the betterment of the lives of women, significant community of artists working three-dimensionally. men and children everywhere. This exhibition asked representatives to reflect on their experiences with and observations of this community as RODIN AND THE CONTEMPORARY the conceptual foundation of new work. Cultural, social, FIGURATIVE TRADITION environmental, and aesthetic reflections on or inspirations Friday, September 15, 2017—Sunday, January 7, 2018 from a place some have moved to and others have moved from Auguste Rodin (1840—1917) was among the most revolutionary connected a diverse number of works in a variety of materials, figurative artists in history, and his vast influence continues today. installations, and forms. Gathered together, they provided a current framework for a place that for many was almost home. Throughout his storied career, Rodin was willing to explore new ideas for representing the body, even as fragments, in powerful new AI WEIWEI AT MEIJER GARDENS: NATURAL STATE ways. Additionally, he sought inventive ways to narrate stories and Friday, January 27—Sunday, August 20, 2017 capture ideas and became greatly interested in materials and how Artist and activist Ai Weiwei champions free speech and they could be manipulated in bold new terms. global human rights through his sculpture, installations, Today, many sculptors are looking at the work of Rodin through new films, photography, and widely followed social media presence. eyes. Ideas of figuration, fragmentation, portraiture, narrative and Ai Weiwei at Meijer Gardens: Natural State, underscored the materiality have never been so broadly and inventively explored. relationship between the artist and the venue, which began This exhibition, organized exclusivly for Frederik Meijer Gardens & in 2014, with Meijer Gardens’ acquisition of the colossal Sculpture Park, offered an international survey of the importance of outdoor sculpture, Iron Tree. The word natural sheds light figurative sculpture in the ambiance of Rodin. on Ai Weiwei’s use of imagery from the natural world to introduce his ideas and concerns. It also refers to his use of
Annual Report 2017 EDUCATION Our extensive education programs touched the lives of a wide variety of guests.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS: PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS: We offered a wide variety of programs to appeal to lifelong Programs for schools drew 33,000 participants during the 2017 learners during the 2017 fiscal year. The Master Lecture Series fiscal year, with revenue exceeding $146,000. 90-minute outdoor brought Anne Patchett for the Great Authors Lecture, Julia programs, including Wild About Wetlands and Farm Math: Making Gruen for the Charles Schoenknecht and Ward Paul Sculpture Things Count, offered students the opportunity for an in-depth Lecture, Kerry Ann Mendez for the Secchia Garden Lecture, and exploration of concepts and topics connected to school curriculum. Jed Perl for a special sculpture lecture on Alexander Calder. Other offerings for school groups included 45-minute docent-led We organized six highly successful full day bus trips, including tours on topics ranging from the design principles of Japanese the first in the new Farm to Fork series, hosted nine plant shows, Gardens, to artist’s materials and methods, to Surviving the Tropics and offered over 100 classes inspired by our mission to in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory. Engaging new self-guided promote the enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of activity sheets replaced classroom activities during a temporary horticulture, sculpture, and the arts—including a wide range hiatus to allow for the construction of the Covenant Learning of gardening and photography classes, and 10 sold-out tea Center, which will dramatically expand classroom space for school ceremonies in the Japanese Teahouse. Public programs for the programs upon completion in the fall of 2018. All fourth and sixth Almost Home: Grand Rapids in Focus and Ai Weiwei at Meijer grade students from Grand Rapids Public Schools participated in Garden: Natural State sculpture exhibitions drew grant-funded programming designed to improve observation and record audiences. critical thinking skills, and teach the importance of physical activity and fitness for a healthy lifestyle. All Head Start students from PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Kent County were invited to participate in a day of exploration and Families with children found a plethora of choices for fun and experiential learning in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden educational activities during the 2017 fiscal year. Kids Tram tours engaged guests in learning about Tree-mendous Trees and participating in imaginative play while exploring the Sculpture Park. Themed weekends throughout the summer and fall at the Michigan’s Farm Garden, as well as daily themed activities on summer days in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden offered ample opportunities for learning and discovery. Science Sundays activities focused on reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish were particularly successful. On cold winter and early spring days, families ventured out to participate in Cozy Tales for Winter Days story-times, our annual Animal Adventures collaboration with John Ball Zoo, and our Who Am I: A Butterfly Ballet partnership with Grand Rapids Ballet. An Art and Gardens Book Group discussion especially for families saw children and parents visiting the Michigan’s Farm Garden for lively conversation and art activities inspired by E.B. White’s classic Charlotte’s Web. Inside/Outside: An Interactive Sculpture Experience for Families, our new exhibition for hands-on learning in the Snell Sculpture Education Center, was enthusiastically received. Finally, we offered 30 summer camps and a steady line-up of our popular Grandma & Me classes for children ages 3—14.
FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK FINANCIAL Architectural sketch of the renovated amphitheater, looking at the new Steve and Amy VanAndel East and West Terrace
Statement of Financial Position September 30, 2017 and 2016
ASSETS 2017. 2016 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS 2017 2016 CURRENT ASSETS Accounts payable Cash/Cash equivalents $20,438757 $17,729,890 and accruals $1,824,034 $1,999,121 Accounts receivable $229,192 $336,037 Accrued payroll and withholding $461,922 $538,689 Pledges receivable $620,411 $575,759 Deferred revenue $2,086,283 $2,033,878 Inventory $276,347 $312,351 Endowment payable $15,000,000 $0 Prepaid expenses $60,695 $62,250
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $19,372,239 $4,571,688 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $21,625,402 $19,016,287
Replacement reserve $3,843,178 $3,805,425 NET ASSETS Cash restricted for investment Unrestricted $123,918,481 $120,664,188 in property and equipment $10,101,523 $2,439,869 Temporarily restricted $117,101,227 $9,723,140 Pledges receivable, restricted for investment Permanently restricted $111,436,435 $95,818,326 in property and equipment $102,105,773 $2,141,740
Beneficial interest in net assets of TOTAL NET ASSETS $352,456,143 $226,205,654 Frederik Meijer Gardens TOTAL LIABILITIES & Sculpture Foundation & NET ASSETS $371,828,382 $230,777,342 (FMGSF) $124,569,512 $99,133,548
Collections $47,968,943 $45,226,350
Property and equipment, net $61,614,051 $59,014,123
West Michigan Horticultural Society, Inc., TOTAL ASSETS $371,828,382 $230,777,342 d.b.a. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Annual Report 2017 FINANCIAL Statement of Activities September 30, 2017 and 2016
REVENUES & OTHER SUPPORT 2017 2016 Contributions $121,686,708 $8,315,130 Guest services $2,739,252 $2,711,129 Memberships $2,826,708 $2,535,059 REVENUES Gift shop $1,329,672 $1,367,490 Events $3,372,148 $3,539,190 140,000,000 4.5 Numbers are in millions
Educational programs $198,522 $196,156 4.0 120,000,000 Hospitality services $5,013,437 $4,957,048 3.5 100,000,000 3.0
Change in beneficial Hospitality Horticulture interest of FMG&SF $10,025,964 $4,587,247 80,000,000 2.5 Guest Services
2.0 Management and General Gain/Loss on disposal of 60,000,000 Collections and Exhibitions property and equipment ($260,677) ($93,685) 1.5 Communications
40,000,000 Education Gift Shop Miscellaneous $140,436 $83,990 Contributions 1.0 Development Hospitality Services Memberships 20,000,000 Change in beneficial Interest of FMG&SP Events 0.5 Guest Services Memberships Gift Shop Miscellaneous Gain/Loss on disposal of property and equipment 0 Educational Programs 0.0 Total revenues and other support $147,072,170 $28,198,754 -20,000,000
EXPENSES 2017 2016 PROGRAM SERVICES Guest services $4,066,073 $4,169,167 Memberships $597,550 $561,284 Gift shop $1,062,466 $1,057,148 Education $1,166,801 $1,141,971 Hospitality $4,038,340 $3,884,015 Collections and exhibitions $1,708,085 $1,654,235 Horticulture $3,985,740 $3,883,901 Communications $1,507,925 $1,477,130 EXPENSES
SUPPORTING20,000,000 SERVICES 4.5 Numbers are in millions 4.0 Management15,000,000 and general $2,021,810 $1,927,234 3.5 10,000,000 Fund development Contributions $666,891 $706,030 3.0 Hospitality Horticulture Hospitality Services Guest Services 5,000,000 Change in beneficial Interest of FMG&SP
Events 2.5 Guest Services Memberships Retail Miscellaneous Management and General Gain/Loss on disposal of property and equipment TOTAL EXPENSES:0 $20,821,681Educational Programs $20,462,115 2.0 Collections & Exhibitions
1.5 Communications
5,000,000 Education
Change in net assets $126,250,489 $7,736,639 Gift Shop 1.0 Development 10,000,000 Memberships Net assets at beginning of year $226,205,654 $218,469,015 0.5
Net assets at 0end of year $352,456,143 $226,205,654 0.0
FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK RECOGNITION Architectural sketch of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Expansion to be completed in 2020
Fred & Lena made a large gift more than 20 years ago to create this organization. In 22 years we have grown from a dream to an internationally recognized institution.
BOARD MEMBERS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017 Ryan Anderson Eileen DeVries Earl Holton Jon March Janet Ramsey John Baab Suzanne Eberle David Hooker Janet Mason Bill Schoonveld Keith Brophy Joy Fossel Cate Jansma Mary McLoughlin Joe Taber Kim Bruyn Michael Gaudino Mike Jeppesen Mark Miller Edward VanDam Joan Budden Meg Goebel Yang Kim Mark Mossing Kathleen Vogelsang Linda Chamberlain Shane Hansen Jeff Lambert Craig Mutch Jill Walcott Jeff Dean Matthew Heynen Gloria Lara William Padnos Vicky Weller Jocelyn Dettloff Nancy Hickey Ping Liang Doriane Parker-Sims Daniel Williams Scott DeVecht Ronald Hofman Elisa Lintemuth Jim Preston John Zimmerman
FOUNDING MEMBERS Don & Mary Apol Deborah Campbell Agnes Lisle W. David & Diana Moore Hilary & Connie Snell G. Samuel & Janet R. Bacon Edward & Carolyn Dee Barbara Mayo-Johnson John & Gail Nowak Hilary & Kristi Snell James & Shirley Balk Kathleen Doering Walt & Pamela McVeigh Jack & Margie Oosting Travis & Liza Snell James Balk Ruth Esler Deborah Meijer John & Joann Ott Gordon & Rosalynn Stuart Martin & Melissa Balk Ralph & Grace Hauenstein Fred & Lena Meijer Dan & Eunice Pfeiffer Glenn & Virginia Walters Steven & Tiffany Balk Earl & Donnalee Holton Mark & Mary Beth Meijer Charles Ross Glen & Betsy Borre Robert & Judy Hooker Doug Meijer Chuck & Stella Royce Lisa Borre Robert & Mary Hydrick Starr Meijer Margaret Saxton
Annual Report 2017 MEMBERS/GIFTS RECEIVED Architectural sketch of the new Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater entry plaza.
It’s because of our supporters that Meijer Gardens brings joy to our guests all four season of the year. Thank you!
GIFTS RECEIVED Laura Huizenga Mark & Sara Peters Experience Grand Rapids Twin Lakes Nursery, Inc. DURING CALENDAR Leslie Kohn RDV Corporation FASTSIGNS of Grand Rapids Universal Forest Products Lawrence Productions Reliable Energy, Inc. Fence Consultants Van Andel Institute YEAR 2017 Macatawa Bank Roskam Baking Company of West Michigan Sharon Van Dellen Doug & Sarah Meijer Showspan Incorporated GE Foundation Bob Vander Weide $100,000+ Miller Johnson John and Judy Spoelhof Gerald R. Ford Vicky & John Weller Fifth Third Bank James O’Dette Foundation International Airport Geraldine Zech Frederik Meijer Gardens Bill Padnos & Margy Kaye Alex & Hanna Tuzzolino John & Nancy Gordon & Sculpture Foundation Dan & Eunice Pfeiffer Nancy & Allen VanderLaan Grand Valley State University $1,000–$2,499 The Meijer Foundation The Secchia Family James & Almeda Vander Waals Herman Miller Cares Keith & Marie Ambs Steelcase Inc. Foundation Independent Bank Rebecca & Andrew Anderson $50,000–$99,999 Daniel Vander Mey & Varnum LLP InnoValuation LLC Anonymous Cumulus Media, Inc. Ellen Reyneveld-Vander Mey Walters Gardens, Inc. ITC Holdings Corp Apols Water Gardens The Richard and Helen DeVos Warner Norcross + Judd Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Keller Williams Applause Catering + Events Foundation The Wege Foundation Susan Wright-Miller & Dan Miller Kendall College of Art & Design Association of Grand Rapids Fox 17 WYCE 88.1 Laurie & Mike Kipp Klecha Landscape Professionals Harvey Lexus of Grand Rapids $2,500–$4,999 Peter & Susan Krupp Carter & Mary Bacon Meijer, Inc. $5,000–$9,999 David Adams Lacks Enterprises, Inc. Beusse & Porter Shirley Roskam Anonymous (2) Applebee’s Landscape Design Services, Inc. Family Foundation Bartlett Tree Expert Co. Aquinas College Greg & Patrice Lankfer BISSELL Inc. $25,000–$49,999 Cascade Engineering Bank of America Bill & Susan Lewis John & Susan Borgman Ping & Tim Liang Amway CDV5 Foundation Charitable Foundation Richard & Sheri Brolick Life EMS Ambulance Corporate Live Chemical Bank Barnes & Thornburg LLP James & Donna Brooks Henry & Connie Mast DTE Energy Foundation Mimi Cummings Mike & Michelle Bent Jesse & Gia Budrick Materials Testing Gillett Family Foundation Deloitte Betz Industries Robert Bytwerk & Consultants, Inc. Gilson Graphics Frederick & Dorothy* Fichter Glen & Betsy Borre Jeanne VanderVeer Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Grand Rapids Community Sandy Fischer Butterball Farms, Inc. Tia Carmichael & MeXo / Zoko822 Foundation Foremost Graphics Group Peter C. & Emajean Cook Scott Carmichael Jack Miller Michigan Council for Arts Meg Goebel Foundation Luke & Ellen Cherveny Norris, Perné & French LLP and Cultural Affairs Grand Rapids Student Cook Holdings Brian & Agnes Cloyd Northern Trust Bank Townsquare Media Advancement Foundation William & Marilyn Crawford Community Foundation Northpointe Bank WGVU Henry Mast Greenhouses, Inc. Crowe Horwath of Holland/Zeeland Area Earl & Donnalee Holton Dean’s Landscaping and PADNOS Community Foundation $10,000–$24,999 J.C. & Tammy Huizenga Excavating, Inc. Pioneer Construction, Inc. for Muskegon County The I.C.N. Foundation Daniel & Pamella DeVos Todd & Jan Polavin Control Solutions, Inc. Anonymous (2) Insignia Homes Foundation James & Marie Preston Jan & Christine Deur Absopure Water Masterpiece Flower Company, LLC DJ’s Landscape Management Priority Health Eastern Floral & Gift Shop Ruth Allerton Candace & Bruce Matthews DK Security The Sharpe Collection Christopher & Deanna Eckert Berends Hendricks Stuit Lena Meijer Frank & Betzie Duncan SoundOff Signal Kathy Elhart Insurance Owen Ames Kimball Co. Dykema Star Tickets, Inc. Exxon Mobil Foundation Karl & Patti Betz The Louis and Helen Padnos Ellis Parking Company Gary & Kathleen Stec Gregory & Kathy Forzley Country Inn & Suites Foundation Everett’s Landscape TEKTON, Inc./ Thomas & Mickie Fox Dick & Betsy DeVos Attallah & Mimi Amash Family Foundation Ward Paul & Management, Inc. Bette Fuller Michael Toth Doug & Maria DeVos Foundation Charles Schoenknecht Excel Electric, Inc. Gardens Alive Farms
FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK GIFTS RECEIVED
Great Lakes Wine & Spirits, LLC Better Made Snack Foods, Inc. Angelyn Royce Dennis & Bonnie Banghart James Brady M. James & Sarah Gunberg Walter & Saundra Blanchard Michael Rybicki Charlene Baranowski Paul & Janice Braman Ted & Amy Heilman Audrey Bloemendaal Philip Sauve Elaine Bardolph Kenyatta & Tracey Brame Elizabeth Hekman Gordon Charles & Patricia Bloom Cheryl Scales Neil & Jean Barnhart Karl & Darlene Braunschneider Family Foundation Mark & Tracy Brant Margaret Schoenwandt Thomas Barry & Jennie Van Dan & Judy Brechting Hilbrands Landscape Bill & Charlene Bylsma Nancy & Robert Scott Peenen James & Gwendolyn Brennan Management, Inc. M.J. Campbell John & Victoria Sheagren Jeff & Stephanie Barton Fred & Helen Jo Brenner Wendy Holtvluwer Circle Theatre Southwest Airlines Linda Bartusch Brewery Vivant David & Leslie Hooker Cynthia Conway Steelcase Foundation Shirley Battershall Emily Brieve Robert Hooker, Jr. & Kelli & Tripp Corl Superior Groundcover, Inc. Julie Baumchen Jack & Patricia Briggs Michelle Harmody Tanya Craig Joseph & Carol Taber Paul & Heidemarie Becher Kevin Briggs & Carol Karr Hotel Walloon William & Marjorie Darooge Daniel Terry Joanne Becherer George & Judith Brightrall Marilyn Hunting Design Collective Floral & Gifts Top Shelf Charters Chris & Jeanne Becker Broadway Grand Rapids Amanda Jacobs Paul C & Mary Jo Drueke Donna VanHaren Hattie Tinney Beenen Terrence & Ruth Brod Arthur & Patricia Johnson Emilia Air, LLC Zach & Angie Wall Eugene & Gloria Bego Robert & Katherine Brower Kathy Karr Farmers Insurance Group Walt Disney World Eileen Behnke Christine & Rodney Brown Katerberg VerHage, Inc. Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber Maryln & Doug Walton Bel-Air Condominium Association George & Willa Brown Jim & Amy Keane Fleurology Designs Lisa Warren Paul & Mary Lynn Belden Martin & Betty Brown Andrew & Christina Keller Ronald & Dawn Ford Watermark Properties Karol & Kevin Belk Michael Brown Donald Kelley & Ann Avery-Kelley Michael & Teresa Gaudino Judith Wells-Warner Rex & Denise Bell Barbara Bruce Kent Garden Club Quan & Gaetan Gerville-Reache John Wert Doug & Amanda Bellgardt Michael Bruggink Kitchen 67 Ken & Marilyn Goodson David & Anne-Lise Whitescarver Lu Beltman Kim Bruyn Herbert & Glenna Knape Inta Grace Dorothy Williamson & Gwen Bolt Tom & Pam Bement Deborah Bryker The Korff Foundation Grand Rapids Drive Susan Wold Jack & Judy Bengtson Joan Buchanan Shirley LaSage* Gumina’s Flowers John & Anne Zimmerman Dianne Bennett Patricia Buchs Leo’s Restaurant Wes & Judith Harpold Anne Benson Richard Bucknam Dr. Jack & Julie Haveman UP TO $500 Diane Benson Joan & Doug Budden Katherine Bierhaus Lukens* Patricia Helder A B Components, Inc. Kenneth & Mary Ann Benson Jim & Betty Buick Lorissa MacAllister & Gerard & Nancy Hickey Douglas Abell & David Vanheest Paul & Barbara Bergsma Marjory Bulson Jonathan Rice Leah & Gregory Hooks Muneer & Aliya Abidi David Berles Tim & Julie Bulson Pamela McVeigh Horrocks Market Gay Adams John & Karen Bernard Barbara & John Bunbury Hank & Liesel Meijer Irwin Seating Co. Linda Affholter Scott & Natalie Bernecker Vince Bush Patricia & William Mills Keith & Mary Jacobsen Kirk & Cathy Agerson Judith Bernhardt Donald & Fran Buske Mark & Carolyn Mossing JetBlue Airways Andrea Allen April Beyer William Bussey, Jr. Timothy Nelson Chloe Jones Allstate Kathy & Jim Bierens Jim & Kathy Butler Valerie Nelson Mary Anne & Tony Jones Suzanne Almy Diana Bitner Constance Buurma Northland Express Transport Juhas and Sullivan Jewelry Charles Alpher Tom & Gail Blackburn Jim & Pat Byl Old National Bank Kennedy’s Flowers & Gifts Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Sherry & Brad Blair Christopher & Ann Caldwell Martin & Enid Packard Blake & Mary Krueger Gail Ander Judith Bland Calvin Academy Seymour & Esther Padnos Legacy Trust Dennis & Mary Anderson Tom Blandford for Lifelong Learning Pageworks Leigh’s Grant & Gloria Anderson Eugene & Barbara Bleiler David & Jean Campbell Karen Patin William Lewis Ryan & Jill Anderson Larry & Susan Blose Kay Cangelosi Mark & Martha Prein Elisa & David Lintemuth George Andrews John & Helen Blythe Florence Carbonneau Preusser Jewelers Kyle & Kimberly MacDonald Leon & Arlene Andrews Greg & Jackie Bockheim Elden & Esther Carlson Dick & Judie Rathburn Thomas Manley Anonymous (2) David & Margaret Boelkins Robert & Ruth Carlton Real Space Neil & Rebecca Marchand Jane Anthony George & Silbilla Boerigter Christine Carpenter Richard Roane & Leandro Robles Martha’s Vineyard Donald & Ellen Arlinsky John & Jane Boeschenstein Caterpillar Foundation Rockwell Automation Mary Free Bed Rick & Sara Armbruster Fred Bogaert Jacqueline Cattani Ian Kurt Rosen Rehabilitation Hospital Arnie’s Bakery Mathew & Molly Bogardus Celebration! Cinema North S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. Don & Carol Mayton Arrowaste, Inc. Allison Bok Charles & Maureen Chamberlain Scott and Jan Spoelhof Meritage Hospitality Group Harry & Lori Arthur Albert Bolt & Evan Force Linda Chamberlain & Foundation Dave Meyering Artists Creating Together Todd Bolthouse & Patrick Pullen Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Midwest Motorsports LLC Arts & Artifacts Glass Studio Seamas O’Driscoll Lorena Chambers Doug & Alix Thompson Michael Morri & Gail Kenyon Sylvia Asher Linda Bolton Neonila Chapman Ghayas & Joy Uddin Jon & Carol Muth WM & Joan Atkinson Michele & Becky Bosak Chateau Chantal Robin & Jason Van Dalson Bruce & Susan Neckers Chris & Amy Atwater Laura Bouch-Raasch & Al Raasch The Cheese Lady Frank & Sharon Van Haven Northern Jet Management Daniel & Sharlene Aument Dan & Anita Bouma Stan Cheff Sharon & Steve VanLoon John & Gail Nowak Robert & Patricia Ayars Susan Bourque Colin & Molly Chelovich Vista Springs Doriane Parker-Sims & Bernice Azkoul John & Marian Bouwer Karl Chew Phillip & Kathleen Vogelsang Charity Bruce John & Janet Baab Jeremy Bowerman Chicago Cubs W.A. Lettinga Investment Al & Lenore Perkins Stephen & Pamela Bacher Margaret & Robin Bowles Karen & Marc Chircop Dean & Kristie Wall Jim & Mary Peterson Anne Baird Todd & Elizabeth Bowman Richard & Michele Christner Daniel & Katie Webber Robert & Maureen Phelps Bakergroup Catherine Bowne-Bussema Wendell & Helen Christoff Scott & Marybeth Weber Brian & Kristyn Quist Baker Holtz PC David & Diane Boyd City Flats Hotel Remacon Compressors, Inc. Matthew & Cindy Bakker Linda & David Boyer Susan Clarke & Julia Voake $500–$999 Dale & Sherri Remmelts Braden & Carol Baldwin John & Janet Boyles Toni & Gerald Clay American Plastic Toys, Inc. Alwyn & Christine Katherine Balkema Boyne Mountain R. Paul & Nancy Clodfelder Ball Park Floral Rougier-Chapman Daniel & Linda Ballast Molly Bradshaw Mark & Jane Cohrac
Annual Report 2017 GIFTS RECEIVED
Keith & Margaret Cole Bart & Beth DeVries Mary Beth Fitzgerald Mary Graham Janet Haynes Martha Collins Charles & Sarah DeVries David & Betsy Fleming Sandra Graham Jana Hazekamp Robert & Tammy Comer Joel & Michele DeVries Patricia Flynn Grand Rapids Art Museum Heart of West Michigan Community Foundation Raymond & Allison Dewey Suzanne Foerster Grand Rapids Ballet United Way for Southeast Michigan Bruce & Trudy DeWindt Robert & Cheryl Ford Grand Rapids Bicycle Company David & Joyce Hecht Heather Connelly Jon & Mary Ann DeWitt Judith & Bryce Forester Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Jacob & Marian Heerema Robert & Julie Connors Daniel Dicks & Diane Ishmael Kevin & Faith Forsythe Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Patricia Hefferan & George & Victoria Cook David & Judy Diephouse Elizabeth & Michael Fossel Grand Rapids Griffins Mary Richardson Chris & Mary Cooper Abby Dilley & Jim Aidala Foster Swift Grand Rapids Public Museum Marilyn Heiss Ralph & Joan Cooper Lorna Dobson Founders Brewing Company Grand Rapids Symphony John & Elizabeth Helmer Matt & Laurie Coppedge Linda Dodge Douglas & Margaret Fowler Grand Valley Daylily Society Jeffery & Tammy Helminski Ronald & Julie Cornetet Michael & Nancy Dodge Thomas & Mary Frahm Andrew & Cristina Grashuis Cathleen Helmuth Shay & Mary Costigan Alyce Doele Judy & Phil France Ed & Jane Gray Jane Henderson Len & Corinne Cottrell Douglas Dok & Diann Landers Laura & Paul Franey Kathy Green Susan Hengstebeck John & Karen Cox Timothy & Kristin Donohoe Dick & Betsy Frank James Greenawalt & Thomas & Maureen Herman Michele Coyne Gary & Laurie Dopke Paul Frank Sharon Cunningham Sara Herron Brian Craig Douglas J Aveda Institute Esther Franklin Brandon & Tiffany Greenfield Donald & Jane Hesselschwerdt Michael & Mary Crawford Phil & Loleta Downs Karilyn Frederick Frederick & Laurie Gregg Gloria & Bill Heuschkel Anton & Margaret Crepinsek Downtown Market Maranda Fredrich James & Elizabeth Gregg Nicholas & Erin Hibma Richard & Mary Jo Cronin Edna Doyle Sanford & Barbara Freed Gloria Gregory Ruth Hiemstra Greg & Kathy Crowe Deborah Droste Michael & Kathy Freeman Dave & Lisa Greiner Timothy & Charlene Hill The Crown Jewel Spa & Salon Donald & Sheila Dubbink Peter & Lori French Brent & Mary Grier Bill Hillman Crowne Plaza Hotel Tim & Myrna Duflo Fresco Mercato Tim & Elizabeth Griffin John Hills Cecilia Cruz-Ahmed Lawrence & Jennifer Duthler Twink Frey Marilyn & Paul Grimes Dan & Kristin Hinkle Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa David Dvorak & Karol Peterson Diane Friar Nella Groff Donna Hinton Colin Cumming & Andrew & Carrol Dykema John & Debra Friedli Groskopf’s John & Laura Hippe Christopher Maironis Pete & Anne Eardley Tim Fritz & Frances Chames Judith Grutter Richard & Anne Hiskes Thomas & Tracy Curran Jeanne Early James & Monica Fuson Greg & Karen Grzegorski Mary & Don Hodges Louise Curry Gary & Suzanne Eberle G. Christians & Sons Inc. Dore Gunn Richard & Michelle Hodsdon Curtis Laundry & Dennis Echelbarger Richard & Debra Gaffin Roxanne Gurevich Marc & Christine Hoeksema Dry Cleaners, Inc. Maureen Eckhardt Christian Gaines & Kristen Taylor Phillip Haack & Karen Ruple Don Hoekstra David & Joan Cywinski Patricia Edison Michael & Cynthia Gale Richard & Carol Hackbarth Tim & Heather Hoezee Alexandra Dailey Sydney Edlund William & Ann Gallmeyer Meg Hackett Ellen Hof Julie Daly Aaron Edwards Alberta Garbaccio Frances Hackney John & Lindel Hoff Catherine D’Amour John Edwards & Bridget Campbell Martha Garcia-Brito & Janet Hagel Ronald & Heidi Hofman Steven & Darleen Dangel Raymond & Susan Edwards Diego Farias Amy Hahn & Keith & Sara Hogan Andrea Darling Anita & Bill Eerdmans Donald & Laurie Gardner Kathleen Ann Thornton David & Susan Hojnacki John & Rene Darling Nancy Efting-Noel Dianne Garone Andrew & Wendy Hahn Holiday Inn & Andrew & Pamela Daugavietis Valerie Eggert Bob & Heather Garretson Richard & Elaine Haines Jack’s Waterfront Bistro and Bar Tim & Laurie Daum Eileen Ellis Cindy Garstka Betty Hall Lauri Holmes Marjorie Daverman* Henry & Anne Emrich Mark & Betsy Gathercole Caroline Lowry Hall, LLC Michael Holton Edward & Mary Ann Davis John & Ana Endres Richard & Samantha Gauthier Larry & Susan Hall Craig & Chris Hondorp Margaret Dawe David & Kathleen Engle Patricia Gautraud Jeff Ham & Jeffrey Songco Henry & Barb Hondorp R. Jeff & Jill Dean Mary Erickson Kent Gawart & Karen Smant Frederick Hambly & Stanley & Susan Hone Merrie Lou DeBoer Mike Evans Brendan & Liz Geary Joey Latterman Honeycomb Calling Amy Dedricks & David Schermer Neva & Bob Evenhouse Ashley Gechoff Thomas & Kristin Hamernik Robert Hooker Carolyn & Edward* Dee Deborah & Bob Evett Gerald R. Ford Museum Sandra Hamilton Ted & Lynnette Hooker Cory & Gretchen Deeds Louise Fabeck Larry & Mary Gerbens Robert & Kaylyn Hamlin Peg Hoover Gary & Kathryn De Graaf James & Gail Fahner Mary & Allen Geurink David & Elizabeth Hamm Brian & Pam Horsford Cherie DeHaan Jennifer Fahrenkrug Laurel Gibbons Dan Hammersmith Hortech, Inc. Dale & Ellen DeHaan Carlton & Marilyn Failor Max & Janet Gibbs Carol Hammond Bob & Barb Hubling Theda DeJonge Robert & Rudean Fairman Wyland & Julia Gibbs Wendy Hand Jeannette Hudson Rich & Carmel DeLeau James & Ana Falling Jack & Angie Gibson Nancy Haney Robert & Shelley Hudson Jackie DelRaso & Family Dentistry of Lowell Jeff Gielniak & Molly English Scott & Jackie Haney Jean Huffer Dennis Wooldridge Jennifer Farmer Pauline & Marc Gilbert Lori & Michael Hankinson James Hughes Christine & Michael DeMull Mitch & Nadine Farran The Gilmore Collection Jane Hanning Jack & Joanne Hulst Careena DeMull-Hillard & Walt & Marjorie Farrell Glenn Morris & Associates Donna Hansen Doug & Vera Humphries Bridget Hillard Dee Federico Global Gardens Shane & Ann Hansen Jim & Nancy Hunter Randall Deneff Alex & Heather Fedorowych Mitch & Jane Glover Christa Hanson Crystal Hurst Janet Denison Kenneth & Ann Felice Steve & Rocio Glover Garrett Hanson Robert & Mary Hydrick Charles Denton Carlton & Mary Ferguson Richard & Carol Godfrey Debbie Hanzel Diane & Rob Hyland Charles & Barbara DePree John & Irma Ferroli Beth Goebel Sid & Elizabeth Harkema IBM International Foundation Dermatology Associates of Josh Ferroli Keith Gohlke & Lisa Wilson Gohlke Elaine Harper Margaret Idema Grand Rapids William & Mary Field Errol & Candi Goldman Stacey Harrington Peter & Mary Igoe Design 1 Salon Spa Randy & Virginia Fielder Albert & Anita Goldstein Brian Harrison Richard & Susan Ilka Detroit Red Wings Sara & Mark Fink Lawrence & Jane Golin Jessica Hart Jeffrey Illig Detroit Tigers Ellen Fisher Nicole Goodheart Sharon & M.J. Hartley Imperial Design Consultants Nancy Devon & Ken Hinton Kenneth & Marian Fisher Robert Goodrich Sharon Hartman Barbara Irwin
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Jennifer Ivey Marie Krapp Barbara Marcus David & Diana Morgenstern Molly Parker John & Sarah Jackoboice Karen Krestakos Stephen & Dorothy Marquis Volga Morren Parson’s Walk Association Sharon Jaekel Mary & Steve Kretschman Susan Marschall George & Susan Morriss Marjorie Pasqualle Scott Jamieson James & Jeanne Kretzmann Steve & Terri Marsh Steve & Rhiannon Morse John & Rebecca Patrick Michael & Susan Jandernoa Robert Kring David & Barb Martin Evelyn Mosier Linda Patterson Michael & Linda Jaracz Janet Krueger & Bruce Goodman Edna & Ronald Martin Rachel & Mike Mraz Marjorie Paul Andrew & Joan Jarosz Cathy Kubiak Peter & Nancy Martin Anita Muir Craig & Barbara Paull Katherine Jasperse Bill Kudlack Roger & Allison Martin Nancy Mulder Edwin Paulson Tim & Pam Jasperse Ruth Kutsche Janet Mason & Charles Halverson Dave & Betty Mundy Peaches Bed & Breakfast Tracy & J. Christopher Jesser James & Leslee Kwant Harley & Carol Masselink Peter & Sheila Murdoch Valerie & Richard Peacock John & Diane Jett Kathleen Laarman Robert & Linda Masselink Melinda Murdock Margaret Peceny John Ball Zoo Stephen & Therese Labenz David & Marjorie Mastie Barbara Murphy Jennifer & Carlie Penning Melinda Johnson & Ben Rechner Rita Laberteaux Eldon & Donna Mathews Jean Murphy Mark & Barbara Periard Ray & Ellen Johnson Gerald & Marjorie LaBreck Billi Mathias Joe & Gretchen Murphy Perrin Brewing Rodney & Alyssa Johnson Michael & Vicki Lacharite Nancy Matlosz Marlene Murray William & Norene Peterman Jeff & Carin Johnston Jamie & Penny Ladd Amalia Matthews Peter & Susan Murray Richard & Nancy Peters Charles & Marcella Johnstone Jeanne Ladewig-Goodman Karin Matusiak Craig & Patti Mutch Norman & Jane Petersen Robert & Diane Jones Susan & Brad Laffrey Leo & Kathleen Matusik Shirley Myers Marcia Peterson Mike & Donna Jorritsma Kathy & Bill Laidlaw Larry & Lois Mawby Joseph & Mary Ann Mysliwiec William & Linda Peterson Joymar, Inc. Jeffrey & Gayle Lambert Linda McCabe Duane & Nancy Nagel Douglas & Pamela Pettibone Martha Joynt Debra Landers Paul McCarthy Mary Nagel & Julie Bol Thomas & Christine Pfennig Randall & Kay Judson James & Barbara Landes Jean McCarty Michael & Hannah Naltner The Pfizer Foundation Judy Junewick Butch Landman & Pam Cebelak Michael & Jane McDaniels Bob & Pauline Napieralski Patricia Phillips Deborah Kaiserlian Maryann Lane Chris & Tara McDonald Sindia & Terry Narber Phil’s Bar & Grille Mindy Kalinowski Earley & Alan & Suzanne Langlois Richard & Noel Louise McGarrity Richard & Marie Neil Daniel Platte Travis Earley Nicholas & Sharon Lanning Susan McGee Tom & Megan Nelis Henry Ploegstra Heidi Kaltenthaler Amy Lapp Michael & Amanda McGovern Kathleen Neumann Stuart Poltrock Carl & Jean Kammeraad Gloria Lara & Milton Roye Joyce McHugh New Holland Brewing Lisa Polzin Mitch & Lori Kantor B. Kenneth Larm Alexander & Evelyn McKeen Minh Nguyen Roberta Polzin Victor & Tatiana Karandashev Jon Larr Brian & Nancy McKenzie John & Robin Nicely Kathleen Ponitz John & Mary Ellen Karcis Lawrence Larson Donna McLin Stacie & Joe Niedzwiecki Linda Pool David & Ann Karr Aldo & Linda LaRue Mary McLoughlin & Jack & Paula Nienhuis Lois Porter Jeffrey Karr Nancy Lavigna Martin Quinnan Emily Nietering Brandon Postema Vincent Kasaba & Amanda Yang Don Lawless & Sherri Jones Susan McManaway Joyce Nilsen Donovan Price Karen Katt & Joseph Killinger Allyn Lebster William & Molly McManus Neal Niswonger & William Price Frances Kawahara Corrine Lemberg Joyce McNally Denise Reed-Niswonger Joseph & Linda Prihoda Kayla Rae Cellars Kathleen Lemmen Rick & Kathryn McNamara Dave Nitkiewicz Jay Prince Mary Jean & Michael Keating Terrence & Susan Lenhardt Karen & Martin McPhee Peter & Laurel Northouse Cynthia & Kevin Prins Don Keegstra Mike & Janet Leonard Nicole Meade & Michael Blumeno Michelle Norton Sharon Prins Joanne Keenan Vickie Liebrock Connie Medema Tom & Marianne Novakoski Paul & Marjo Prinzing Paul & Barb Kehnle David & Carolyn Lind Richard & Sally Meese Nucraft Furniture Company Progressive AE Jeffrey & Charlene Keilen Lorraine Link Richard & Kerriann Meeuwenberg Judy Oberholtzer Susan Quirk W.K. Kellogg Foundation Charles & Janet Lippert Ruth Mehall David O’Dell Donna Quist Janet Kemp Andrew & Sheila List Timothy & Patricia Mehl John & Lynn O’Donnell Dorothy Rahn Nancy & John Kennedy Anne Little Meijer-Knapps Corner Louise O’Farrell Ron & Cathy Rapa Erica Kibben Suzanne Livingston & Ann Melpolder Andrew & Catherine Ogawa James & Tammy Raterink Mark & Dawn Kibben Vernon Harrington David Melvin Douglas & Jan Ogonowski Jon & Michele Rauch Sheryl Kiel Mike & Kathy Lloyd Pamela Metcalf & Jeff Chirico Gwenn Oki Sharon Rayburn Carolyn King Ray Loeschner Donna Meyer Todd Oleson & Sarah Ash Robert & Jeanette Read Melody Kingma Glenn & Renee Long Elaine Meyers Judy Oliver Michael & Elizabeth Redman Janet Kings William & Lora Lee Longhurst Bruce & Christine Mickelson Stephen & Lynn Olson Peni Reed Betty Kingston Constance Lord Jacqueline Mieras Steven & Beth Olson Darlene Regula Lawrence & Alice Kinstle Debra Los Donna Milham Thomas & Darcy O’Mara Beth Reid Keith Kiser Kim & James Ludwig Amy Miller Tera O’Meara & Sharon Bradt Jerold & Barbara Reid Don & Julie Klein Eric Lundell Anne Miller G. Steven & Virginia Orban Lynn Reilly Brad & Kristi Klomp Michael & Suzanne Lutz Diane Miller Cynthia Osenieks James & Bobbie Jo Reinhardt Laura Klooster LeAnn Lyewski Donald & Georgia Miller Marcia Otte Jamie & Tanya Reinhart David Kohne & Mary Wermuth Lee & Renee Lynam Jacque Miller Lynn Otzman Gary & Sue Renkema Daniel Koorndyk Grant & Kate Lynn Ron & Patty Miller Douglas & Suzi Overbeck Daniel & Nannette Ret John & Constance Kopchick Eugene Lyons Ed & Janet Millermaier Nancy Owens Marlene Reuben Michael & Michele Kopinski Fadi & Carolyn Maalouf K.C. & Bridget Mitchell Jeff & Peg Padnos Elisabeth Reyneveld MaryAnn & Steve Kosten Thomas & Cecilia Maas Kim Mitchell Margaret Page George & Betty Reynolds Kathleen Kothe Theresa Mackeller David & Elizabeth Mohan Holly Palmer Dale & Jane Rhoades Winifred Kowalski Heather & Ryan Madden Bonnie Monhart Barb Palsrok Mary Rich Yolanda Kozak Mark & Megan Magyar Walter & Roxann Monroe Lois Palsrok Suzanne Richards & Lee Burlison Mary Ellen Koziol Damian & Diane Maher Dennis & Janice Montrella Keith & Katie Paluska Linda Richardson Daniel & Judith Krajewski Mary Malone Nathan Moore Tom & Philomena Paniwozik Jeff & Kim Ridings Kristine Krampe Anne Marblestone Scott & Judi Morgan Parents Empowering Network David & Kathleen Riebe
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Dale & Sharon Rietberg Robert & Barbara Self Curtis & Nancy Struyk Virginia VanderHart Jim & Jill Whalen Tara Rietberg Randy & Diane Sellhorn Ruth Stubbs Wayne & Shelley VanderKolk Denise Wheaton Elaine Rietema John & Charlaine Shack Stanley Stynes Robert & Ann VanderLaan Gary & Heather White Norman & Alice Riksen Susan Shannon Judy Subar Michael & Becki Vander Lugt Kristen White Carl & Joyce Rinke Eugene & Connie Shatz Thomas & Kathy Suminski Samantha Vandermolen Peter & Nancy White John Ritchie Brian & Marie Shea Gerald & Patricia Surman John & Marie VanderPloeg Whitecaps Community Donald Ritter David & Robbin Sheasley Alison Sutter Sally & JC VanderPloeg Foundation Lou & Sue Robach Mary Ann Sheline Todd & Ellen Sutton Kathy VanderStel Lewis & Betty Whitlatch Julie & Bruce Robbert Patricia Shelton Jeff & Sue Swain Joni VanderTill James & Diane Wiaduck John & Barbara Roberts Deborah & Walter Shorter Lon & Sandy Swartzentruber Robert & Barbara VanderWal Robert & Carol Wiegand Joan Robinson Dixie Shutter Andrea Swartzle Marilyn VanderWeide & John & Carroll Wiener Larry & Sally Robson Pat Siciliano David & Kathleen Sylvester Kristin Nikkel Virginia Wieringa & Hilary Roelofs Christine & Greg Siebert Jerry & Margaret Sytsma Sandra VanderZicht & Frederick Conover Romence Gardens Rem & Janet Siekmann Joshua & Erin Szymanski Nicholas VanVoorthuysen Verda Wigley James & Marsha Rose Hermina Sikkema & Julie Tamblin William & Rebecca Anne Williams Penny Rosema Barbara Wepman John Taylor VanDoodewaard Patti Wilder Rose’s Inc. Nancy Simpson Marjorie Taylor Daniel & Barbara VanDyke Larry & Kathy Wildt Sharon & Tom Rosine Robert Simpson Rita Taylor Pamela VanDyken George Williston James & Maya Rosloniec Johanna Sizick Tazzia Lawn Care Robinn VanFleet Carolyn Wills Barb & Craig Ross Liz Skronski TEGNA Foundation Mike & Gayle VanGessel Bonnie Wilson Barbara Ross Douglas Slade Millie Tegner James & Diane VanHoven Jacquie Wilson Peggy Roth Lindsay & Scott Slagboom Michael & Lynn TenHarmsel Rosemary VanLoon Robert Wilson Barbara Rothmeier Mike & Kim Slager Celine Terranova Fred & Carol VanOeveren Robin Wilson Sheri & Ron Rowland Kimm & Tammy Slater William & Norma Tetro Jeff & Nancy VanWinkle Steven & Kori Wilson Rowster Coffee Marjorie Sligh Edwin & Karen Thauer Scott & Laura VanWyk Windmill Island Gardens Frank & Margaret Rubino Robert & Sara Smart Peter & Judy Theune M. Elyse & Paul Veach Jan Winters & Thomas Moore Pamela Ruiter Gene Smary & Anne Varner Bill Thomas Janet & Brian Veldhouse Don & Sue Wisner David & Laurie Russell SMG Management Larry & Linda Thomas Mary Serra & Jack Veneklase Henry & Thressa Witte Ruth’s Chris Steak House A A Smith & Jane Ogilvie Tony & Marcia Thomas David & Beverly Verdier WMEAC Paul & Ann Rutowski Cynthia Smith Michael & Samantha Thornton Verduin Charitable Foundation David & Wendelin Wohns Mary Ruzicka-Savage Daryl & Ella Mae Smith Joyce Thran Joan Vermaire & William Skea Dennis & Denise Wojczynski The Salted Cupcake David Smith Stewart & Anne Throop Kyle & Samantha Verplank Ellen Wolkensperg Carlos & Lynne Sanchez Harriet Smith Cat & Roger Timermanis Thomas & Kay Vestergaard Leonard & Linda Woods Carlos & Terri Sanchez Jack & Susan Smith TLC Spa John & Beverly Viana Ruth Workman Donald & Stephanie Sanderson James & Jane Smith Kathleen Toczydlowski Lynne Vinkemulder Stephen & Loretta Wuller Ellie Sarafis Jerome & Helen Smith Richard & Bette Tompkins Marjorie Virdin Ruth & Bob Wunderink Thomas & Ruth Sarb Kelly Smith & Angie Welker Neil & Sandra Topliffe Joseph & Linda Vogan Ann & Jim Wunderly Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Matthew & Julie Smith Susan Topping Bruce & Carol Vorce Susan Wyngaarden Nancy Sauve Robert & Connie Smith Paul & Ione Trap Gary & Bobbie Vruggink WZZM TV 13 Anne Savage Dick Snay Mark Tredente Helen Vuong Peter & Lynn Yardley Rene & Dan Savage SNK, Inc. Ryan Trierweiler & Nancy Wagner David & Kathleen Young John & Anita Savio Kathy Snyder Autumn Trierweiler Horrocks Eric Walchak Laura Young Russ & Barb Scaffede Jack & Claire Soderberg Steve & Laura Triezenberg Lois Waldecker Ed & Joyce Zaagman David & Evie Schaafsma Nicole & Jason Souer Dave & Kelly Tuit Michael & Nancy Walenta Ronald & Kathryn Zagel Randall Schaap Carol & Larry Souffrou John & Cheryl Tully Dave & Kati Walls Roy Zahnleuter & Marica Jolly Tim & Cynthia Schad Gary Spahr Diane & Alexandra Turnwall Bob & Cyndy Walsh Bryant & Marcia Zanko Vernis Schad Dan & Carol Springer Roger & Rebecca Tuuk Maria Walsh Richard & Amy Zeboor Robert & Susan Scherphorn Laura & Brett Sproul David & Cari Uitdeflesch Michael Ward Roger & Carol Zinnecker Robert & Mary Jo Schierbeek Stafford’s Hospitality Christine Ullery Ronald & Dorothy Jean Ward Dorothy Zoellner Becky Schmidt Matt & Paula Stahlin The University of Toledo Ronda Ward Larry & Kathy Zomer David & Kathleen Schmidt Rita Stanton Foundation Sandy Ward M. Jay & Margie Zylstra Ryan & Jill Schmidt Robert & Petra Stead Urban Institute Lorraine Warlick Robert Zylstra John & Judy Schneider Steenstra’s for Contemporary Arts Alice Warner-Mehlhorn Jason & Windy Schnelker Steenstra’s Royal Dutch Bakery USS Silversides Sally Warren Barbara Schoolenberg John & Judy Steiner Submarine Museum Debra Warwick Bruce & Cheryl Schreur Brian & Amy Steketee Mike & Susan Valcq Jeanne Weatherly David & Jerri Schroeder Dan & Andrea Stephens Sue & Pat Van Haren Robert & Gail Weaver Matt & Jennifer Schroeder Ruth Stephens Rosemary Van Houten Trudy & Richard Weber Schuler Books and Music, Inc. John & Linda Stephenson A. Robert & Susan Van Tuinen Kelly Weibel Judith Schwarzer Heather & Steve Stetler Dale & Diane VanAllsburg Mary Weiks Gregory & Kay Scott Charlotte & Patrick Stewart Phyllis VanAndel Elinor Weisgerber Evelyn Searl Jesse & Rebecca Stewart Timothy & Dawn VanBruggen Douglas & Pat Wertsch James & Deb Sears Lori Stolte Cal & Beth VandenBerg Megumi Wessely Evelyn Seberry Dennis & Andrea Storrs David & Ellen Vanden Berg Robert & Leslie Wessman The Secchia Institute Ron & Margaret Story Jack & Mary VandenBerg Doug & Barb Weston for Culinary Education Alice Stout Steve Vandenberg & Joel & Julie Westra Brian Seely & Marianne Dunn Mark & Ute Stowe Cassandra Zyzyk Matt & Jennifer Wey Michael & Monica Sekulich Paul & Heidi Strack Michael & Loni VanDenend Sue Weyerman
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Volunteer Robert Wilson Judith Borck Colleen Carhart Chris Eckert Shuji Mintzmyer of the Year Suzanne Bouchard Sarabeth Carr Gayle Fessenden Helene Mitchell 2,500+ hours David Boyd Helen Cox Nancy Haney Maggie Moerdyke Nancy LePage Barbara Beineman Dan Braun Roberta Craig Christine Heyt Sue Nieusma Katie Brenneman Barb Braun Mary Crawford Joanne Hoekstra Theresa Rizik 10,000+ hours Marilyn Clark Diane Burica Tina Cronkhite David Husted Pamela Ruiter Hildegard Adkins Janet Cornell Diane Corell Paul Davison Bonnie Kim Ken Schepers Dorothy Rahn Frances Damskey Gary Crispin Jackie Del Raso Gregory Lambert Maggie Schoenwandt Bruce DeWindt David Czarnopys Nancy Duncan Barbara Marcus Sheel Sharma 7,500+ hours Sidney Dixcy Linda Dodge Jeanne Early Andy Nobles Fran Smith Rita Balczak Deanna Eckert Dee Farr Lorrie Edwards Gerry Oppenneer Ken Spoelma Don Kelley Mary Forslund James Fleser Cathy Ezinga Carol O’Rourke Cindy Streekstra Marge LaBreck Scott Fowler Denise Fogler Betsy Ford Peggy Page Jan Twesten Lorraine McDonald Terrie Graeber Roseann Frye Angie Gibson Dirk Pegman Ellen VandenBerg Dorothy Williamson Gordon Griffin Linda Gidley Gary Gidley Kathleen Plantinga Trenna Vanderwoude Patricia Helder Bob Goddard Elizabeth Griffin Joe Prihoda Randy VanEck 6,000+ hours James Henwood Paul Goulet Margaret Groen David Reese Patricia VanPortfliet Gail Haebich Carol Hackbarth Jennifer Rose Amy VanProoyen Susan Coussens Vern Herring Lori Hankinson Michael Hankinson Barb Ross Uta Vilmont Catherine Glennon Lucia Krzywonos Christine Hess Ruth Hann Jim Seger Barbara Vos Carol Krebel Frances Miller Suzanne House Leslee Hardebeck Bob Smith Ron Ward Valerie Peacock Clarice Newhof Linda Keegstra Richard Hawkins Ruth Smith Julie Wittman David VandenBerg Mary Ohm Joanne Keenan Kathy Humm Carolyn Snizik Nancee Woudstra Phyllis Webb Mary Lynne Peterson Chuck Rasmussen Richard Kingshott Cathy Keating Ruth Stephens Linda Young 5,000+ hours John Riggle Bill Kudlack Addie Kennedy Lisa Symons Carol Savage Marcia Lucas Michael Kopinski Mary Tett EMERITUS Lee Hicks Joyce Schouten Susan Mengers Y. Ann Kozak Dawn Vandentoorn VOLUNTEERS Phil Huizenga Nancy Scott Terry Mercer Jan Luepnitz Sandy VanPoolen Paula Jacques Betty Lawther Jane Warriner Daryl Mick Marilynn Lystad Billie VanZanten Betty Kingston Arnold Michels Nancy Mulvihill Marty MacCleery Toni Wember Al Langlois Ruth Postema 2,000+ hours Betty Neary Bob McManus Jacquelyn Zagers Nancy LePage Mary Yost Cathy Nelson Lorraine Miles Arlon Slagh Anita Avery William Yost Mel Northup Diana Morgenstern 500+ hours Jesse Stewart Robert Ayars Toni Wember Kathy O’Bee Christine Muldoon Bob Blossfeld Judy Baer Adele Williams Dennis O’Connell Con Oswald 4,500+ hours Sally Bode Marcus Barissi Harold Workman Joel Boland Peg Olthoff Cindy Penfold John Blythe Larry Bashaw Carolyn Carey Jan Oswald Pat Plekker Diane Bodell Rita Bashaw Gregory Carnevale Jan Palczewski Donna Post Sharon Boersma Richard Geldhof 87,809 Volunteer hours Linda Chervenka Beth Parker Ron Rhea Kathy Brehm Becky Stewart were contributed to Norm Coffman Doug Parker Barbara Schambers Deb Brewer Melvina VanderLinde Meijer Gardens in the Bonnie Jean Randall Nel Shawver Ariyana Brunaugh Bill Craig 2017 fiscal year. 4,000+ hours Tom Dandridge Anne Reed Thomas Simmons Carol Bryant Mary DeJonge Clara Riebhoff Margo Spencer Linda Clatch Dorcy Gourd Lois DeLano Anne Rossi Kelley Syverson Maggie Coleman Ardath McCall Evelyn DeShane Tom Roth Rebecca Tiedt Joan Cywinski Diane Scott Sandy Togtman 3,500+ hours Ken Dykman Robert Czarnecki Sandra Foehl Eleanor Sites Richard Travis Irene Day Arlene Obetts Jack Gibson Jerry Sytsma Charlene Travis Alicia Dennis Helen Blythe Pat Glassford Joe Taber Sharon Weicht Leslie Dennis Barbara Kepler David Gray Jackie TenHoor Adele Williams Orchid Der Sally Schaafsma Kathleen Greiner Ron Tloczynski Harold Workman JoAnn Deuby Sue Hieronymus Bob VanBragt Bernie Wurm Kristin DeVries 3,000+ hours Phyllis Hoffman Lou VanderHave Linda Fletcher Susan Allen Patricia Johnson Marilyn VanderWeide 750+ hours Judith Grantz Riley Barlow Karyl Judson Tom Warriner Mary Anderson Mary Jo Haskins Mary DeBruine David Pelak Susan White Roger Bauer Judith Hedke Betty Denmun Jon Rauch Willa Bauer Bob Huizenga Mary Ferguson Marnie Stuart 1000+ hours Kathy Bloom Kathy Hyink Carl Ferguson Jan Treur Sid Ammon Lorraine Boer Don Jacobi Michael Gorman Sue Ward Sharon Bajema Donna Bruinsma Laurie Joyce Marcia Hammontree Pat Wertsch Kathi Barkan Arlene Chatlosh Jay Kilpatrick Maryann Lane Doug Wertsch Brett Barnhart Kim Chiavaras Ed Kim M. Lynn Martin Thora White Linda Bechaz Judi Clapp Heather Kloet Lexy McCulloch Jean Zamiara Jerilyn Bell Kara Clary Ron Laferriere Bill Miller Jr Shirley Bergin Sandy Cook Nancy Laferriere Alice Otter 1,500+ hours Yatee Bhatnagar Nancy Crawley Chantra Laninga Andrea Perry June Boerma Sy Bruinsma Sara D’Archangel Daniel Luyk Liz Ripley Clare Bolot Nancy Buck Lori Davis Edith Marion Richard Westman Gary Burke Lynne Deptula Sarah McCabe
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