Au Courant —Fall 2017

AU COURANT —Fall 2017 GABRIEL RAVET Tapissier 10 bis, rue Marcel Louvel - 61110 Rémalard Bourse de Commerce Tél : 33 (0)2 33 73 52 57 - Fax : 33 (0)2 33 73 57 69 Port. : 33 (0)6 14 21 20 16 E-mail : [email protected] 35th Anniversary Donors & Sponsors | Historic Buildings Take on New Life | The Emperor’s Guests Library at Compiègne | Education | $1 Million Milestone in Grants | Past National & Chapter Events —Table of Contents Odile de Schiétère, Inc. Interior decorator 01 Table of Contents 02 Message from the Chairman 35 Years and Counting 35th Anniversary 05 35 Years of Accomplishments 06 We Thank our Donors and Supporters 09 Don’t Miss our CharityBuzz Auctions 10 An Imperial Feast by Two-Star Chef Jérôme Banctel Featured Article 12 Historic Buildings Take on New Life Education 16 Student Program More than 450 Transatlantic Internships Grants 20 20 Grants in 2017 23 $1 Million in Grants in 2017 24 Palais de Compiègne Bringing a Library and an Époque Back to Life 29 Planned Giving Opportunities Featured Article 30 Like a Château Rising to the Sky The Pierre’s French Roots Past Chapter Events 33 French Heritage Literary Award 34 Young Friends Circle New York 35 Young Friends Circle Paris 36 Atlanta 37 Boston and Dallas 39 Louisiana 40 New York and Northern California 41 Paris 42 Philadelphia and Southern California 43 Salon du Patrimoine / Corporate Patrons Odile de S, Inc. 240 Central Park south, 17 M New York , NY 10019 Tel : 917 400 85 85 [email protected] —3 —1 —Message from the Chairman 35 Years and Counting As we celebrate our 35th Anniversary this October during a whirl- the Pierre Hotel in New York City, the Banque Transatlantique, and Our 11 Chapters, 10 in the USA and one in Paris, are more energetic on French television and radio on 66 Minutes on the M6 Channel, wind week exploring the horse country and 19th century Proustian Lalique, with other partnerships in the works. We have been blessed than ever. Through events such as lectures, visits, receptions, and and on TF1. Such important exposure can only serve to enhance our world of Normandy, the secret charms of today’s Paris, and culmi- to have the Florence Gould Foundation as a longstanding supporter. galas, our dedicated chapters raise approximately $200,000 a year prestige in the Franco-American philanthropic world. nating in a glittering soirée at the Palais de Compiègne, we have This year they have supported two major grants: $250,000 for the for restoration grants to projects in the USA of French inspiration, much to reflect upon at French Heritage Society. We should be proud Chapel of the Jesuits in Saint-Omer, Pas-de-Calais, and $168,000 for as well as projects in our beloved France. I salute all the Chapter In conclusion, I would like to thank each member of our dedicated of our growth over these years as we look to the future. the Cloister of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy. We are also extreme- Chairmen for their dedicated hard work in these important fund- staff in both New York, and Paris for their tireless good humored and ly honored that the Danny Kaye & Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation raising efforts! Bravo! efficient work to help FHS in its mission of restoration, education, Today, we have a dynamic, diversified, and very engaged Board of has made two grants this year: $100,000 to support the scenography and Franco-American friendship. Great thanks to every member of Directors with 25 members from the worlds of business, law, interior of the upcoming exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in In addition, we give annual galas and dinners in New York, Paris, and FHS – you are our core constituency! design, historic research, and private philanthropy. Unlike many New York in the Spring of 2018, “Visitors to Versailles” as well as a Palm Beach. In 2017, we launched the first annual French Heritage boards, all of our Board Members actively serve on committees that $25,000 grant to the restoration of the Venetian Room at the Cultural Literary Award. Not only do these events raise monies for restoration pursue our goals in development, preservation, grants, education and Services of the French Embassy in New York City. Many thanks to projects, but also for our extremely meaningful Student Exchange Along with our President Denis de Kergorlay, I would like to wish a outreach. Our Founder, Michèle le Menestrel Ullrich is still an active our Board Member Dena Kaye for these grants from her family’s Program. We send students from the USA to institutions such as Happy Anniversary to French Heritage Society, member of our Board as well as George Martin, our original and still foundation. Chantilly, the King’s Garden at Versailles, and private châteaux all dedicated Counsel, and David Grey, our long-standing Treasurer. over France, and French students to places such as Drayton Hall At the same time, we are fortunate to have a very talented new We are delighted to have entered into a new partnership with Iron and Middleton Place in Charleston, SC, the Preservation Society of Executive Director, Jennifer Herlein, and an active Young Friends Mountain, which provides solutions for records and document man- Newport County in Rhode Island, and the Metropolitan Museum in Circle: one launched in 2015 in Paris with 25 members followed in agement. Iron Mountain will underwrite our grant of $80,000 for the New York City. We are in the process of creating an Alumni Network Elizabeth F. Stribling 2016 in New York with 21 members. Our total membership in the Emperor’s Guests Library at the Palais de Compiègne. The library via LinkedIn for our student interns (over 450 now). Chairman United States and Paris is 450. was created by Napoleon III for the pleasure of his guests in resi- dence for the famous “series”. Once restored, the site will open to All of this has earned FHS an expanded visibility. We have been fea- Our outreach has never been stronger. Our Corporate Patron the public, including class visits for schools, with a large part of the tured in articles in France-Amérique, The New York Times, M Magazine Program has such distinguished partners as the Bristol Hotel in Paris, former collection digitalized. of Le Monde, and Le Figaro Magazine. In addition, we have appeared —2 Elizabeth Stribling, Chairman, and Denis de Kergorlay, President —3 —35th Anniversary Celebration —35th Anniversary Celebration 35 Years of Accomplishments! We honor 35 years of accomplishment thanks to the loyal support of members, patrons, donors, foundations and corporations. And, of course, our Board of Directors, administration, Chapter Chairmen and volunteers. It is truly a team effort. Un grand merci à vous tous! At a glance, here is what we have achieved together: Restoration Since 1982, FHS has awarded 550 restoration grants totaling $19.5 million (including matching funds). In 2017 alone, we will award 20 restoration and cultural grants—14 in the U.S. and 6 in France—with a $1 million fund-raising goal. Thanks to our generous partners and donors nearly $900,000 has been raised to date. Education Nearly 450 American and French university students have participated in our Student Exchange Program since its inception. In 2017, 38 students from prestigious educational institutions received scholarships and crossed the Atlantic to take part in internships in esteemed cultural organizations, historic châteaux, plantations, and parks and gardens in France and the U.S. French-American Friendship Journey through Normandy Sparkling Paris Imperial Ball FHS’ 11 Chapters organize over 50 events per year with proceeds going Monday, October 2nd through Thursday, October 5th and Palais de Compiègne to restoration projects. In 2017, our chapters pledged to raise $173,500 Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 Friday, October 6th, 2017 Saturday, October 7th, 2017 in support of grant projects. —4 —5 We thank our donors and patrons for their generous support! Program Donors Madame Axelle Sandt 35th Anniversary Participants Gala Empress Eugénie’s Circle Monsieur Edouard Mayoral de la (Grants & Education) Mrs. Elizabeth F. Stribling and Mr. Travelers Program Emperor’s Circle Casa Micaux Guy N. Robinson Mrs. Véronique Bich et Madame Isabelle Mayoral de la The Florence Gould Foundation Mitch and Chrissy Sayare Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Baker Monsieur et Madame Jean CeCe and Lee Black Casa Micaux The Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Monsieur l’Ambassadeur et Ms. Amanda Crider Beunardeau Baroness Laurie Bodor Marvin Peterson and Helen Kaye Foundation Madame José-Maria Ullrich Mr. Ronald Lee Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Bolton Monsieur et Madame Jacques- Marquad Muench Iron Mountain Incorporated Ann and William Van Ness Mr. Jolyon Grant and Mrs. Gail Mr. Yann Coatanlem François Borrel Denise-Marie and Joseph Nieman Ms. Karen Archer Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wasserman Bradley Monsieur Jean-Luc Colombo Comte et Comtesse Denis de George Norton Belinda Fund Monsieur Alain Witrand Mr. and Mrs. Gurnee F. Hart Mr. Timothy Corrigan Kergorlay Robin Okun Jane Bernbach-Rice Monsieur Arnaud Witrand Comte Denis de Kergorlay Monsieur François Decoster Frank and Sally Pedraza May Bigelow Monsieur et Madame François Mrs. Helen K. King Maître and Madame Freddy Monsieur Olivier de Rohan Madame Françoise Blanchet Witrand Robert and Joan Kroll Dressen Baronne Antoine de Roquette- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Bolton Mr. Thomas A. Larsen Monsieur Laurent Faugerolas et Princess Mathilde’s Circle Buisson Elizabeth S. Browne Ms. Judy McLaren Madame Catherine Vaillant Susana Sam-Vargas Charles and Jane Carroll Mr. David Sadroff Charles and Clydette de Groot Ms. Karen Archer Madame Inès Sauzet-Fontanel Loretta Casey 35th Anniversary Donors Mr.

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