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s Inc. e Center nt o etwork SUMMER 2006 PUBLIC EDUCATION NEEDS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP www.pencilfoundation.org n s heatre n BOARD OF A LITTLE NIGHTof MUSIC: ates ox TV * H tel DIRECTORS A BIG NIGHT; A BIG STAR! Byron R. Trauger Chairman On the evening of April 18, the Ford f ey Show lood Enrico J. Pennisi, Jr. Theater of the Country Music Hall of Vice Chairman Fame and Museum was filled to capacity Marty G. Dickens Treasurer by those eager to experience first-hand AL the charm, charisma and awesome Brian Abrahamson TTLE DeVan Ard, Jr. musical talent of Keith Urban. Guests F MUSIC Sue Atkinson were enthralled. His acoustical concert ency Camilla P. Benbow was the highlight of PENCIL’s third annual Terri Breeden fundraising event, A LITTLE NIGHT of Pamela Carter MUSIC. Produced and presented by Karen Christian Creative Artists Agency, the event raised John L. Clark, Jr. Mary Cohn $75,000 in support of PENCIL’s mission. Chaired by Sarah Knestrick, the festive r ty Thomas Conner Jana Joustra Davis evening included a 58-item silent Teresa Dennis auction, a cocktail reception with music by guitarist David Anderson, the Vernon H. Dixon, Jr. concert with Urban and guest Jars of Clay, and dessert and coffee afterwards. Robert C. Fisher Priscilla García and Mike Dungan served as honorary chairmen. Joan M. Gallagher CIL! Pedro E. García Jeff Gregg Chris R. Johnson Sarah L. Knestrick Karl Lang N Patrick Drew Maddux E Steve Masie Edmund D. McClure 5 Nancy Flatt Meador Kathy Nevill Robert J. Obrohta Bill Purcell *For more photos, Jennie Renwick CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY FOLKS WITH KEITH URBAN AND JARS OF CLAY see page 4. Jeff Sanborn I extend heartfelt thanks to Keith Urban, Jars of Clay and Creative Artists Agency for helping PENCIL Sue Spickard raise funds to broaden student achievement and career opportunities for all students in Nashville public Kelli A. Stokes schools. A special thank you also goes to our title sponsor, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, as well as event John Van Mol corporate sponsors – DELL, Dollar General Corporation, HCA and Vanderbilt University Medical Center – and media sponsor The Tennessean. Without their support this event would not have been possible. Betsy Walkup ~ Connie Williams, PENCIL Executive Director Jason K. West Vivian Wilhoite Connie Williams OUR MISSION LINKING COMMUNITY RESOURCES WITH NASHVILLE PUBLIC Executive Director SCHOOLS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PREPARE FOR LIFE PENCIL Summer 2006 Imp. 6/7/06 12:23 PM Page 3

CONGRATULATIONS, CARMEN! VOLUNTARIO DE OPCIONES W In April, PENCIL Program In late April, 224 Metro students were honored at Lipscomb University for their Director Carmen Sparkman HABLA ESPAÑOL EN MCMURRAY excellence in writing. Sponsored by Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, received the 2006 Clara BY BEATRIZ KEITH, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR—MCMURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Student Writers Showcase promotes creativity in writing and honors young Theus Above and Beyond McMurray Middle is unlike many other Metro w Award given for her dedi- middle schools. Our student body represents cated leadership in Jobs for more than twenty different countries and many TN Graduates. The award more different languages. On any given day, was established in 2003 by I can walk down the hall and hear a student Tennessee Department of inquire in Spanish, “¿Cómo está usted, Señora Education in memory of Keith?” (How are you Mrs. Keith?) Sometimes Ms. Clara Theus, long-time I reply in Kurdish, “Boshe” (Fine). Regardless job specialist and program of languages spoken or cultural, ethnic or manger from West racial backgrounds, our students—like all Tennessee. preteens or teenagers—struggle everyday with unique challenges, including university English professors. An anthology of first-place winning entries will be those that involve wise decision-making. published and distributed in the fall. PENCIL volunteer Dan Smith came to McMurray in December to present S CHOICES seminars in one of our eight-grade classrooms. His work with our their best student work, including Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet teacher Ken students was very meaningful to them. Not only because he presented all the King. He states, “The program is a perfect complement to my curriculum material in Spanish, but also because he was really able to connect with our because it encompasses all of the areas of writing that I encourage my students students and their struggles as they strive to make choices daily. to pursue, plus several other are I asked a few of them their thoughts about Mr. Smith’s presentation. Elizabeth their writing experiences.” Arredondo responded enthusiastically, “Me gustó mucho el juego que jugamos” P (I really liked the game we played). José González chimed in, “La información discussion featuring local award me hizo pensar en muchas cosas” (The information made me think about a lot Children’s Theatre’s producing director Scot Copeland and Dr. Nancy Shumate, of things). And, isn’t it essential that all children think critically and have some language arts consultant for the Tennessee Department of Education. Third- and fun along the way? Ms. Sparkman with fourt Theus daughters, Kiip The majority of students were deeply engaged in the CHOICES seminars. A and Kerry Seward The inter-active activities helped them focus on how the decisions they make workshop led by PENCIL’s Paul Cotton. now will impact their future. McMurray teachers and students look forward “ to Mr. Smith’s return visit next school year. for allowing us to celebrate on their beautiful campus. We were able to provide CHOICES is funded in part by AGI American General, Gannett Foundation/The Tennessean and The UPS a m Foundation. program manager. “We are also grateful to the Nashville Public Library and to GET INVOLVED! the panelists for educating and entertaining our guests. We thank Caterpillar Financial for continuing to support BECOME A PENCIL recognized for academic achievement.” VOLUNTEER! Volunteering puts you in SPOTLIGHTING MATH PARTNER LISA BLEED a position to help make Lisa Bleed moved to Nashville last year and wanted to be an active part of a difference in someone’s her East Nashville neighborhood. She contacted PENCIL to volunteer as a life — making a positive math partner. V difference. And, it makes She helped four Dalewood sixth-graders improve their math skills, guiding As of May 18, volunteers you feel good about them through a variety of fun activities to strengthen their understanding of involving yourself and had logged 45,590 math concepts. A strong mentoring relationship developed with students who service hours during contributing. appreciated her weekly visits and caring attention. ~ Ann Plá, the school year at Bleed shared with program director Debby Gould, “I loved my work with www.schoolvolunteers.org. Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. the students!” Now with Bass, Berry & Sims law firm, she added, “I know I’m TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE in a good place, since BB&S is actively involved with PENCIL.” She’s already Dollar Va CALL 242-3167 X 232 OR looking forward to continuing as a math partner next year. Vo DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION AT Math Partners Funders: BellSouth, Dell, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation, The First Tennessee Bank, Publix logged 65% of total www.pencilfoundation.org/volunteers Super Markets Charities, Nashville Gas, Robert Orr-SYSCO, United Way of Metropolitan Nashville serv PENCIL Summer 2006 Imp. 6/7/06 12:23 PM Page 5

NASHVILLE PREDATORS KUDOS! PARENT’S LETTER OF GRATITUDE AND DEX SCORE WE SALUTE MNPS EDUCATORS Dear Ann,* FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE & WIN PROGRAM Nancy Allen B I thank you and PENCIL Foundation for your commitment to education. Debra Beals Recently, my husband received custody of his three precious children. The BENEFIT PENCIL Joann Bellar older two attend Bordeaux Elementary School. They’re the sweetest children Thank you, Tomas Vokoun, Robert Bice Sandra Black ever, but needed immediate assistance with reading, math and other subjects. Mark Eaton and Jordan Michael Brady Once the children had been in class for a couple of weeks, they were referred Tootoo! Each time you Darlene Brinkman to Ken Jones in the Bordeaux Family Resource Center. He set up tutoring sessions guys scored or your team Vivian Brooks Michael Carden with Ms. O’Leshia Rankins-Chumlee, a PENCIL Reading Partners work-study won a game during the Robert Churchwell, Jr. student from Nashville State Community College. This was a tremendous help! 2005-06 season, we were Pamla Craig Working daily with Ms. Chumlee helped them learn material they were rewarded, accruing more Mary Lou Del Rio Monica Dillard expected to at their grade level as well as set wonderful study habits that will than $3,000. Judith Felts carry over into middle school, high school and college. Bordeaux School, our Martha Fleming children’s tutor, and my husband and I worked together to create an awesome Linda Forte Jackie Freeman support system for the children. Clarissa Gallagher Although the youngest child does not yet attend Bordeaux, the older two Kathy Galloway come home and share with her what they have learned and experienced. Dorothy Gibbs Sue Gilmore This ignites her desire to learn. Ms. Chumlee not only tutored the children, Vickie Harlan but also became a great role model for them and someone they truly admire. Donna Harper Your help has changed what would have been three tragic statistics into three Billi Hartsfield Charles Hausman true-life success stories. Pamela Hausman Predators Foundation’s Thank you. Constance Hayes Gerry Helper, PENCIL Josie Hayes Hayes Brianna Development Director Pernatta Hayes Janice Hoppes Reading Partners Funders: The Cal Turner Family, Martha and Bronson Ingram Foundation Advised Fund, Denise Hickerson, Creative Artists Agency, Comcast Foundation, The Memorial Foundation, Dollar General Corporation, DEX Imaging & Mailing’s Marsh, Bank of America, Rogers Group, Inc., United Way of Metropolitan Nashville Mark Blaze

*Ann Johnston, Reading Partners Director. DONORS AIG American T General Alignment Nashville Kyle M. Allen CONGRATULATIONS, Lenna Allen PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHT: Allstate Foundation MRS.POWELL! Allstate Insurance Vanderbilt Medical Center’s Department of Cell and Thank you for the many Company AmSouth Bank Developmental Biology recently honored ENCORE ways you enrich the lives Anonymous (5) students, parents and teachers at an on-campus recep- of Haywood students and Richard tion. Guests toured department facilities and viewed Michelle Anthony their parents. DeVa artworks submitted by the gifted and talented young- Sue Atkinson sters through a partnership-sponsored project called AXA Foundation ArtScience. Students are encouraged to explore science Bank of America The Bank of Nashville concepts and interpret them via art. Selected works are BellSouth chosen for framing and display. Works reflect both the talent and sophistication of Belmont University the young scientist-artists. Vanderbilt’s Kim Kane heads up this unique project. Camilla Benbow George & St. Clair Blue BlueCross BlueShield ArtScience is a wonderful exhibition of nascent scientific and artistic skill of Tennessee The Blum Family and interest in the children of our community. The display of beautiful art- Foundation works in our laboratory buildings and in the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital BMI will be a constant reminder of the urgent need to continue to fund programs Florence “Granny” Frank & Julie Boehm Powell, recipient of Boult, Cummings, that maintain young people’s interest in scientific discovery, as they are our Conners & Berry, PLC PENCIL’s 2006 Volunteer Pamela Bowker future leaders in biomedical research. of the Year Award, and Charles & ~ Christopher V. E. Wright, Professor student Renee Bradford Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Bradford Foundation PENCIL Summer 2006 Imp. 6/7/06 12:23 PM Page 7

APPLAUDING PENCIL PARTNERS ANDVOLUNTEERS West End Middle School was the scene May 4 for the 2006 BRAVO! Breakfast with nearly 500 guests in attendance. PENCIL Partners and volunteers were honored for their com- mitment to and involvement in Metro Schools. N 464 community-school partnerships N 66 first-year partnerships N 28 enduring community partners for 20-24 years of dedicated service N 15 partnership coordinators for fifteen plus years of service N Volunteers serving Metro students through PENCIL programs N Bank of America, SunTrust Bank and Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. for their 24-year partnerships with Cora Howe Elementary, McGavock High and Glencliff High respectively N Federal Reserve Bank, recipient of the sixth annual Mayor’s Award for Outstanding School Partner, for the dynamism and strength of its 21-year relationship with Joelton Elementary N 100 Black Men, Parkway Baptist Church, Tennessee Performing Arts Center for receiving honorable mention in the outstanding school partner category N Dell, recipient of this year’s Mayor’s Award for Outstanding System-wide Partner, for “making a positive impact on children and education” across the school system N Kathy Nevill, recipient of the ninth E. Bronson Ingram Award, for all she does to improve public education in our community N Florence Powell, recipient of PENCIL’s Volunteer of the Year Award, for her loving work with Haywood Elementary children PENCIL Summer 2006 Imp. 6/7/06 12:23 PM Page 8 PENCIL Summer 2006 Imp. 6/7/06 12:23 PM Page 6

S KUDOS! WE SALUTE MNPS EDUCATORS 2006 INGRAM AWARD FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE Nancy Allen Betty Hurst PRESENTED TO KATHY NEVILL Debra Beals Mary Johnson Joann Bellar Florence Kidd Kathy Nevill, school board vice chairwoman, is recipient of n, Robert Bice Donna Lange PENCIL Foundation’s 2006 prestigious E. Bronson Ingram Sandra Black Emily Lawson Michael Brady Wendy Locke Award. The eponymous award, presented at BRAVO! Darlene Brinkman Pamela Mago Breakfast by Bronson’s son John, honors Nevill for her outstanding dedication Vivian Brooks James Overstreet to, support of, and leadership in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. Michael Carden Pamela Potts Robert Churchwell, Jr. Nancy Powell Ingram praised Nevill for her school-level involvement as a parent of two Pamla Craig Jeanette Pursley Metro students, serving as “a benchmark for the entire district in how parents Mary Lou Del Rio Peggy Scholes can be proactive in the education of their children.” He acknowledged her Monica Dillard Kathy Smith Judith Felts Shelia Smith service on the Nashville Chamber of Commerce Report Card Panel for Metro Martha Fleming Marva Southall Schools and commended her for hundreds of hours she devoted “to research- Linda Forte Charles Stoner ing, creating and implementing an effective evaluation system for schools as Jackie Freeman Catherine Sweeney Clarissa Gallagher Anne Tanner they educate our children.” Kathy Galloway Linda Thomas Noting Kathy’s “extraordinary leadership and creativity” as a school board Dorothy Gibbs Melissa Thomas member, Ingram pointed out that she meets regularly with McGavock Cluster Sue Gilmore Ralph Thompson Vickie Harlan Patricia Tuck principals, teachers and parents to ensure “a climate of high expectations and Donna Harper Jeanne Tuschl performance for all students.” Billi Hartsfield Patsy Watson Clutching her award close to heart—figuratively, of course, since it’s huge Charles Hausman Nancy Whitehurst Pamela Hausman Peggy Williams and heavy, Kathy called it “the Oscar of educational awards.” She expressed her Constance Hayes Susan Williams gratitude to family and community leaders who mentored her along the way. Josie Hayes Hayes Robert Wilson She thanked principals, teachers and other staff members for their dedication Pernatta Hayes Sheila Woodruff Janice Hoppes Eleanor Yeargin to Metro Schools. “They make this district a system about kids.” She thanked Joan Yocom volunteers for bringing added quality to public education. Volunteer service, s she underscored, is not without its rewards. “If you give back,” she said, “you DONORS will always get more than you give.” AIG American The Honorable Kathy has indeed given much to our city—her love of children, her tenacity General Philip Bredesen & and dynamism, and her passion for and unswerving faith in public education. Ms. Andrea Conte Alignment Nashville She is a true inspiration. How can a woman like Kathy Nevill ever get back Kyle M. Allen William J. Bryan, Jr. Lenna Allen Frank & Ann Bumstead more than she has given? Allstate Foundation James S. Cage Allstate Insurance Caremark Rx Company Deana K. Carter AmSouth Bank Caterpillar Financial Anonymous (5) Services Richard & CDM JTG TALENT ACKNOWLEDGED Michelle Anthony D.F. Chase, Inc. DeVan & Karen Ard Will Cheek PENCIL COMMENDS STUDENTS WHOSE TALENTS WERE RECOGNIZED RECENTLY AT THE Sue Atkinson Gill & Sue Chilton AXA Foundation Diane Christie JOBS FOR TENNESSEE GRADUATES STATEWIDE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE: Bank of America Mr. & Mrs. Thomas The Bank of Nashville G. Cigarran* Victor Davidson Pearl-Cohn Public Speaking – First Place John L. Clark, Jr. BellSouth Britney Heights Pearl-Cohn Decision Making – Second Place Belmont University Coburn Music Inc. Camilla Benbow Melanie Collins Miranda Brown Whites Creek Employment Application – Second Place George & St. Clair Blue Comcast BlueCross BlueShield Comcast Foundation Shane Elliott of Tennessee Jim & Bethany Holland The Blum Family Hanna Compton Dickson County JAG Bowl – Second Place Foundation Thomas Conner Bradley Jones BMI Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Julie Boehm Charles W. Cook, Jr. Ryan Springer Boult, Cummings, Cornerstone Financial Steven Goodsen Dickson County Decision Making – Third Place Conners & Berry, PLC Credit Union r Pamela Bowker Jennifer Corsaw Sharita Smith McGavock Career Vocabulary – Third Place Charles & Corzine & Co. Renee Bradford Paul E. Cotton LaQuilla Robertson Maplewood Telephone Technique – Third Place Bradford Foundation Country Music Association Jin-Young Park Antioch Program Cover Design – Hon. Mention continued PENCIL Summer 2006 Imp. 6/7/06 12:23 PM Page 4

DONORS continued WRITERS SHINE AT AWARDS CEREMONY Creative Artists Agency Mr. & Mrs. Gil & Liz Cummingham Joel C. Gordon In late April, 224 Metro students were honored at Lipscomb University for their Davidson, Joel C. Gordon & Golden & Lundy Bernice W. Gordon excellence in writing. Sponsored by Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, Foundation DeLisa Dangerfield Janet Goss Student Writers Showcase promotes creativity in writing and honors young Tarsheka Darvin Greater Nashville o writers from Nashville public schools. Jana Joustra Davis Association of Cash awards totaling $6,400 Dell REALTORS Dell Foundation Jacque Green ny were presented to the first-, second-, Vern & Betty Denney Mary Guidry third-place and honorable mention Teresa Dennis Robbie Hampton winners who submitted entries in 12 William & June Denny Mr. & Mrs. Marty & Betty Dickens Edward Hardin, Jr. a literary categories including poetry, Sonnye & Gail Dixon Cordia W. Harrington s song lyrics, children’s story and script Dollar General Emily Harris Corporation Kirk Hawkins writing. Nearly 1,200 entries were Lori H. Donahue Joanne F. Hayes submitted to PENCIL to be judged Scott & HCA and ranked by local writers and area Maureen Donehoo The HCA Foundation Elizabeth Dozier Hecht’s university English professors. An anthology of first-place winning entries will be Gloria Dumas HEERY published and distributed in the fall. DuPont Arnold Heiser Dye, Van Mol Ted & Mary Beth Helm Several Metro teachers look forward to the opportunity each year to submit & Lawrence Senator Douglas Henry Lloyd & Clara Elam their best student work, including Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet teacher Ken Denise F. Hickerson Elan-Polo, Inc. King. He states, “The program is a perfect complement to my curriculum Cheryl Louise Heirs Mrs. Annette S. Eskind because it encompasses all of the areas of writing that I encourage my students Robert & Mr. & Mrs. Macon Hilton Jeffrey Eskind to pursue, plus several other areas that challenge their creativity and broaden Wanda Holman The Jeffrey & Donna th their writing experiences.” Eskind Family Don Hong s” Prior to the awards ceremony, students in grades 7-12 listened to a panel Foundation Kevin Hooper Mr. & Mrs. Joyce Howard n discussion featuring local award-winning author Steve Womack, Nashville Steven Eskind Susan S. Hudgens t Children’s Theatre’s producing director Scot Copeland and Dr. Nancy Shumate, The Steve & Mr. & Mrs. Laurie Eskind Family James V. Hunt, Sr. Foundation e language arts consultant for the Tennessee Department of Education. Third- and Susan Hutchins Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ezell Mary Pope Hutson fourth-grade students enjoyed a performance by the Nashville Public Library’s Abu Fakhruddin Mr. & Mrs. A Marionette Tradition, while fifth- and sixth-graders took part in a poetry Bryan & David Ingram Shari Fastenau workshop led by PENCIL’s Paul Cotton. Martha and Bronson Alison Fein Ingram Foundation* “PENCIL is so grateful to the English Department at Lipscomb University Mr. & Mrs. J. Alexander’s John D. Ferguson for allowing us to celebrate on their beautiful campus. We were able to provide John Jeske Fiberweb/ S a more formal ceremony for these deserving students,” said Nikki Troutman, Reemay, Inc. Chris & Shelly Johnson program manager. “We are also grateful to the Nashville Public Library and to First Tennessee Bank Keith & Nancy Johnson Marguerite E. Fish Jan Jones the panelists for educating and entertaining our guests. We thank Caterpillar Robert Fisher Kelvin Jones III Financial for continuing to support a program that allows for students to be Fleetguard Eugene Kamarasy recognized for academic achievement.” The M. Stratton Kimberly Kane Foster Charitable Ricky & Vicki Kelley Foundation Walter & Sarah D Mr. & Mrs. Knestrick* Chet Foster Kenneth Larkin Henry & St. Clair Foster Vic Lineweaver BAILEY MI. 3% Freeman Webb Irv & Barbara Lingo BROOKMEADE EL. 5% Company Realtors Joel Logiudice VOLUNTEER TRACKING The Frist Foundation COCKRILL EL. 6% Louisiana-Pacific Mike Fussel Corporation As of May 18, volunteers Joan Gallagher OTHER METRO CORA HOWE EL. 7% The LP Foundation had logged 45,590 SCHOOLS Heather Gammon MAC Presents, LLC 35% Gannett Foundation/ Drew Maddux service hours during CROFT MI. 4% The Tennessean Brent Malak Pedro & Priscilla García the school year at Marsh CUMBERLAND EL. 4% Pam Garrett www.schoolvolunteers.org. Charles N. Martin, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. GATEWAY EL. 4% John Gauder Ellen Martin Dollar Value=$783,553 WHITSITT EL. 3% Gaylord Entertainment Donna Mason GLENCLIFF EL. 6% Mrs. Jack C. Massey TOM JOY EL. 2% Company Volunteers in 15 schools Genesco Pamela Matthews OLD CENTER EL. 3% GOODLETTSVILLE EL. 3% lix logged 65% of total Mr. & Mrs. Judge Carol McCoy JOELTON EL. 7% HARRIS-HILLMAN 4% Ross Genovese Mary Ann McCready service time. HAYWOOD EL. 4% Gerard Geraghty & Roy Wunsch Amy Grant Gill continued PENCIL Summer 2006 Imp. 6/7/06 12:23 PM Page 1

Reemay Inc. Tennessee Department Belle Meade The Hermitage Hotel The Paper Place DONORS continued Regions Bank of Labor & Workforce Framers & Gallery Faith Hill Parallel Entertainment Development Michael McGraw Jennie Renwick Belle Meade Plantation Hilton Nashville The Parker Palm Springs Byron & Aleta Trauger Betsy V. McInnes Anna Reynolds The Beverly Hills Hotel Downtown Tracy Perlman Mr. & Mrs. Phillip M. Trella Charles McKinny Robert Orr--SYSCO BlackBerry Hody’s Florist PUMA The Cal Turner Family The McWhorter Lyverta Robertson Bliss Horizon Wine & Spirits Real WorldTours. Inc. Foundation* Foundation Mrs. Walter Robinson, Jr. Blue Collar Comedy Jars of Clay The Renaissance Center Nancy Flatt Meador United Way of The Rodgers/Dale Metropolitan Nashville Buford Lewis Company John Huie Leela Roof The Memorial Family Foundation Bungalow 360 Alan Jackson Foundation The UPS Foundation RPM Management Rogers Group, Inc. Buzz Management Jonathan Melba Boyd Merriwether U.S. Bank Cassandra Ruotolo Charles & Anne Roos Centennial Sportsplex Joslin & Son Signs Nikki Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Linda Sack Laura Ross Walter H. Vance, Jr. Centurion Stone & Knestrick by Design Shop At Home Network S Mid-South Wire Company Exteriors RPM Management, LLC Vanderbilt University Walter and Sarah Knestrick Dan Smith www.pencilfoundation.org Linda C. Miller Medical Center Cheekwood Botanical Saint Thomas Hospital Lifetime TV Southwest Airlines Dena Murphy Mr. & Mrs. John Van Mol Gardens & Museum of Art Sam’s Club Foundation Barbara and Ivy Lingo Starbucks Nashville Area Vought Aircraft Industries The Children’s Chamber of Commerce Jeff & Star Sanborn Shop/Especially Baby Jeremy Lister Starwood Amphitheatre Patricia Wallace Nashville Career Johnetta Scales Click Five Lone Wolf Management Trent Tomlinson Betsy Walkup Advancement Center Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Scott Holly Henson Cotton Longhorn Steakhouse Trick Pony B Washington Foundation Nashville Drug Court SESAC Country Music Association Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Turnberry Associates Support Foundation Kimberly Watson Vicki Shaw Country Music Hall Maria Lyons 20th Century Fox TV Nashville Electric Service Shelbie Webster Scott & Dana Shillington of Fame and Museum The Mad Platter Union Station Hotel D Nashville Gas Martin Simmons in Betty & Bernard Werthan Country Music Television Restaurant and Catering Foundation Keith Urban Patrick & Kathy Nevill memory of Ken Koster Creative Artists Agency Maggiano’s Byron R. Trauger Jason West Victoria’s Secret Julie Jones Newton Shaylondia Simmons Sonya Dakar Ruby Major Chairman Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Wilkerson Elementary School The Oprah Winfrey Show Jennifer Nokes W. Lucas Simons Dell Enrico J. Pennisi, Jr. Ed & Connie Williams gail Mcdaniel Rebecca Youngblood Odom’s Tennessee R. Timothy Sinks Dessert Designs, Inc. Designs Vice Chairman Pride Sausage, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. McDonald’s Management Gwendolyn Smith Digigraph Design, LLL ZZ Top Hazel O’Leary Donald R. Williamson Corporation M Southwestern/Great Jen Doll Treasurer Meghan Oliver American, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Ridley Wills, II Reba McEntire Scott Ellis Photography 2006 SPECIAL John E. Parham, Jr. Carmen Sparkman The Oprah Winfrey Tim McGraw Brian Abrahamson Foundation Embassy Suites Nashville Steve McNair Greg Patterson Dr. & Mrs. Airport Hotel EVENT: A LITTLE Anderson Spickard Kimberly Wissert Thomas Meding DeVan Ard, Jr. Diane Pearson Entertainment Marketing NIGHT OF MUSIC Spring Industries, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wray Memphis Grizzlies Sue Atkinson Mr. & Mrs. ESPN Mobile Creative Artists Agency Enrico J. Pennisi, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Shirley Zeitlin Metro Parks and Recreation Camilla P. Benbow The Fairmont Chicago Dell Rusty Stephenson Shirley Zeitlin & Millennium Maxwell Dr. & Mrs. Philip Pfeffer Dollar General Terri Breeden Bil & Kelli Stokes Company Realtors First Tennessee Bank House Hotel The Pfeffer Foundation in HCA Pamela Cart honor of Sarah Knestrick Students and Friends Raymond Zimmerman Priscilla Partridge de García Robin Morates Family Foundation Jars of Clay Karen Christian Ken & Anne Pinkston of gail Mcdaniel Award Gaylord Entertainment Darin Murphy Center Louisiana-Pacific Justin Pollack SunTrust Bank *The Advised Fund of Nashville Ballet John L. Clark, Jr. The Community Gaylord Entertainment Corporation Earl Swensson Associates Nashville Kats M Florence Powell Foundation Company The Tennessean Andrew Ta Nashville Predators PrimeTrust Bank of Middle Tennessee Gaylord Opryland Resort Vanderbilt University Thomas Conner Tennsco Corp. Publix Super and Convention Center The Nashville Symphony Medical Center Jana Joustra Davis The Tennessee Markets Charities Herb Graham Management Nashville Trunk & Bag Keith Urban Credit Union IN-KIND Teresa Dennis The Honorable Bill Purcell The Grand Ole Opry Nashville Zoo Ve Claire F. Purcell Tennessee Department DONATIONS of Education Adventure Science Center Harley-Davidson NBA Entertainment THANKS TO Purity Dairies, Inc. of Cool Springs Robert C. Fisher Tennessee Department David Anderson Chris Neese Eric Raefsky of Human Services HBO Gary Newman ALL OF YOU Joan M. Gallagher & Victoria Heil Andy Barrett Catering, Inc. The Hermitage Brandi Oelkers FROM PENCIL! Pedro Jeff Gregg Chris R. Johnson Sarah L. Knestrick NON-PROFIT Karl Lang ORGANIZATION Patrick Drew Maddux U.S. POSTAGE Steve Masie PAID Edmund D. McClure Permit No. 285 Nancy Flatt Meador Nashville, TN 421 Great Circle Road Kathy Nevill Suite 100 Robert J. Obrohta Nashville, TN 37228 Bill Purcell ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Jennie Renwick Jeff Sanborn Sue Spickard Kelli A. Stokes John Van Mol Betsy Walkup Jason K. West Vivian Wilhoite Connie Wi Executive Dire