SUMMER 2020 PARKSIDE HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY NEWSLETTER stories from hermann park 1, 3 Stories from Hermann Park
2 Letter from the President 4 Hats in the Park 5 Gardens in full bloom 6 What your membership means 7 Kite Festival George Hermann Society
“[It was] August 24, 2015, and the first day of school. We couldn’t wait to enjoy an extra day out in the Park! We couldn’t wait to visit the new McGovern Centennial Gardens. We walked all the way to the top and the views were spectacular, and the sitting area and the engraved messages were memorable! [When she turns 15] we would love to have a birthday party at the Gardens to celebrate my daughter’s quinceañera!” — Silvia Mayeli Urteaga
Over the past few months, Hermann Park Although we lost him to Covid-19 in May, has been a place for people to come Keith also knew better than anybody Gardens in Full Bloom Page 5 together and enjoy the outdoors. This is that the community’s support of the exactly what Hermann Park has always Conservancy was vital to our success. done for Houston, for over a hundred years. That support has helped the Conservancy Hermann Park matters to Houston and create a vibrant urban park in the heart Houstonians. No one knew that more than of Houston. MISSION Keith Wade. A longtime board member If you have had a chance to visit the Park Hermann Park and early supporter of Hermann Park recently, there’s no doubt you’ve seen Conservancy, Keith knew the importance the appreciation of Park users right now. Conservancy is a of the Conservancy’s efforts to make the There have been countless emails, citizens’ organization Park what it is today. personal anecdotes, phone calls, and dedicated to the “It’s a real commitment to make sure that social media tags from people just stewardship and everybody in this city has an opportunity thankful for Hermann Park’s existence. improvement of to come and enjoy [Hermann Park]. We These are just a few of those stories. Hermann Park— have families who can’t go to a ballgame And, with your help, we will continue to today and for anymore, they’re priced out,” he said. create a place for these stories to happen. generations to “Here, they can come in and stake out a From McWilliams Dog Park to the Commons space, just enjoy different activities that to the return of public art in the Park, our come. they may not have been exposed to.” current campaign is creating an even brighter future for Hermann Park. See more at hermannpark.org/masterplan.
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letter fromletter president the The Commons at Hermann Park Like many people across the city, I could I saw him $50,000–$1,000,000 not believe it when I learned that Keith deal with Kirby Corporation Phillips 66 Wade, one of Houston’s best citizens, had many difficult Stephanie and Frank Tsuru died from complications of Covid-19. challenges $25,000–$49,999 He was one of those rare individuals over the years, Kaitlyn and Michael Scheurich Jessica and Josh Solera who woke up every single day trying to in numerous Y. Ping Sun and David Leebron make the world a better place … and situations Allison and Troy Thacker $10,000–$24,999 on most days he succeeded, in both where people Robin and Richard Brooks Jordan Kozar big and small ways. It’s hard to imagine were locked in Doreen Stoller and Keith Wade $5,000–$9,999 Houston without him, working behind conflict, but he Kathy and Glen Gondo the scenes to bring people together never let any of that beat him down. Linda and Barry Hunsaker Rebecca Mark-Jusbasche and for the greater good. I never heard him raise his voice or get Michael Jusbasche combative or force his views on others. Sara and Craig Stone Keith helped so many people and Peter Tsan Instead, I witnessed many times when organizations across the city, and any $1,000–$4,999 one of them could write a story like this. he was able to listen well and gradually Melina and John Bishop bring people around to his position Gloria and Jesse Bounds My story is about the role he played at Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell and Derrick Mitchell the Hermann Park Conservancy, where so that everyone felt they had won in Steve Dolman the end. And no matter how difficult Cyndy Garza-Roberts and Thomas Roberts he served on the Board of Directors Yasuhiko and Akemi Saitoh (including a term as chairman) for many the problems we were trying to solve Barbara and Louis Sklar together, we always ended our phone Heidi and Marcus Smith years. When we asked him just a few Phoebe and Bobby Tudor years ago what motivated him to put calls or meetings in laughter. $500–$999 Anonymous – In memory of so much time and energy into the In a day when many leaders demand Matthew J. Frantz Conservancy, he shared his reasons and attention and try to speak louder than Kristen and David Buck Anne and John Clutterbuck that conversation has never left me. others, Keith embodied the nobility of Michele and Brent Friedman “This park has played an instrumental true servant leadership. You rarely saw $100–$499 Isabel and Danny David role in a lot of ways people wouldn’t him in front of the camera, but he had Viviana and David Denechaud normally think about,” he said. a huge network of people who trusted Marley Lott Erin and Adrian Patterson “When I was growing up, Houston was him and valued his perspective. He also Mary L. and Brian N. Rollins a segregated society. I drank out of had a gift for bringing those people Anne Schlumberger Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette colored water fountains and went to together— from the City, the County, faith Keith W. Wade colored restrooms. But the one thing I groups, nonprofit organizations, churches, In Kind Abbi and Robert Antablin was able to do, was come to Hermann and community associations—to get things done. And he was the last one to McWilliams Dog Park Park and play with kids of all shades, $1,000–$4,999 colors, backgrounds, religions, and we claim—or even accept—credit for it. Alex and Duncan Dickerson Barbara Lister and Dan McCormick – just played together. We all were on Today I took a walk around Hermann In memory of Breezy the rocket slide together. We all fed Park just to think about Keith and thank Karen and Ken Redding Sally and Mark Sooby the ducks. We watched other people him silently for all that he did for us and $500–$999 feed them. We all watched them try to gave to us. It occurred to me that he Taylor Brooks and Dan Kaufman Sara Kelly get clean in a muddy pool of water that embodied a lot of what parks are here to Claudia and Richard Toomey – In honor of thank goodness we fixed. This park gave do for our city, especially now because Bonnie and Clyde Toomey John J. Toomey – In memory of people an opportunity to be in the same our community needs them so much. Michelene Toomey space in this great city and learn how Like our parks, Keith brought us together. $100–$499 to get along.” He helped cultivate peace. He looked for Rigby Stinson-Carroll the opportunity to create common joy. Historic Clubhouse – Lott Hall The fact that the Park was a unifying $1,000–$4,999 place when he was a child made him And, in his words, he gave people an Paul F. Egner III opportunity to be in the same space in Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette – want to be involved as an adult—to In memory of Erin Gregory Neale and make sure that it continued to serve this great city and learn how to get along. Lamar Gregory Neale $100–$499 that purpose. But that wasn’t enough Rest in power, Keith Wade. We miss you Doris and Larry Bernard – for him because Keith wanted our and we are better people because we In honor of Tommy Lott entire community to be united at every knew you. Public Art Fund $50,000–$99,999 level. The little boy who grew up in a Cece and Mack Fowler segregated city rose above the injustice $25,000–$49,999 he experienced in his youth to be a Gary Mercer relentless voice of reason, compassion Doreen Stoller, President and insight.
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Japanese Garden $1,000–$4,999 continued Marlene and Mark Wong Stories from Hermann Park McGovern Centennial Gardens $100–$499 Susan and Robert Hawkins In Kind Houston Powder Coaters Shahrzad Yekta Urban Green $500–$999 Bosscat Kitchen & Libations Plant a Tree $500–$999 Anne and Timothy Sturm – In memory of Bartholomew Busker and Ling Huang $100–$499 Anonymous – In memory of Lynda Sue Hibdon Maryam and Aamir Chandio – In honor of our 5th Anniversary “I love where I live. After work, I hopped Susan and Charles Cooper, Donna Cooper, on a bike and took a spin around one of Dana Cooper and Shelly Campbell – In memory of Anna Russell Houston’s most beautiful parks and bayous: Ann Kennedy and Geoffrey Walker – Hermann Park. I love that we are close to In memory of Olivia Simmons outdoor spaces, museums, great food, Bobby Nix – In memory of Donnie R. Nix and so many other things that are now Turtle Creek Lane – In memory of Patricia “Sissy” Krause “I discovered Hermann Park forty years ago. [I still] becoming familiar and home.” discover something new about Hermann Park with — Caroline Urban Land Management $500–$999 every visit. The wonderful walks around and through Ann and Bruce Johnson the Park fills my mind, heart, and soul with joy.” In Kind Apache Corporation — John Bayduss Livelihood Projects Garden Conservancy Fund $500–$999 Ellen and Stephen Susman – In honor of Sandy Godfrey $100–$499 Nancy Scarbrough – In memory of Marie Maher Volunteer Programs $5,000–$9,999 Macy’s, Inc. $500–$999 David Enrique Ruiz $100–$499 Victoria Arevalo Darron Bethea Annual Fund/General Operations “After riding the pedal boats, my daughter Frankie $10,000–$24,999 and I thought there would be no better way to rest Neha and Mohit Agrawal our legs than riding the Hermann Park Railroad. Harry S. & Isabel C. Cameron Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation We were able to take in the scenery of the beautiful Carolyn and Frank Pichardo Park, and enjoy her first train ride.” Rocket Ball, LTD. — Elliott Arnold $5,000–$9,999 Grant Gordon Foundation – In memory of Grant Scott Gordon “There are so many $1,000–$4,999 Nancy Ames and Danny Ward – blessings at Hermann In honor of Doreen Stoller Park. The hawks over Judy and Elliott Bouillion the golf course, the Kate and Joe Cavanaugh Linda and George Kelly duck families in Louise and Gary Moss the ponds, the way Anne Schlumberger the Park sings in the “Hermann Park has been a very important Sara and Craig Stone sunshine. My most Park to my family and myself throughout my $500–$999 favorite spot is the Almeria T. Cottingham whole life. We have spent many afternoons Beverly Dickerson painted heart tree root hanging out at the Park and spent full days Cece and Mack Fowler on the running path. at the Japan Festival or Kite Festival each Kristen Castellanos Ridgway and David It is always a reminder year. It is so important to me that last Ridgway to love each other, our city and our neighbors. Carolyn and Howard Tellepsen summer I got engaged there! I said yes to And when it rains, the heart stands out even more. the love of my life in my favorite place!” A reminder that when we are in tough times… — Holly Reichert love overcomes.” — Jenny Meyer
3 PARKSIDE / SUMMER 2020 Sandy Godfrey Canceled but not forgotten; 2020 Honoree Sandy Godfrey and her husband, Lee, honoring this year’s Hats in the Park are longtime supporters of Hermann Park Conservancy. Together, they Jenny Antill Co-chair Gina Bhatia and her husband Dr. Devinder chaired Evening in the Park in 2008. Bhatia have always had an appreciation for Sandy co-chaired Hats in the Park with Hermann Park. “Not only are Allison and Mary my Franci Neeley in 2011 and has rarely co-chairs, they are my neighbors too. We consider missed this event since its inception. She serves on the boards of the Hermann Park our extended backyard. I am grateful Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston to everyone who has supported this fabulous Park,” Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, The Gina said. The Bhatia family have years of happy Houston Seminar and the Chinquapin memories here, bringing their children to the Park School with a particular interest in on Sunday mornings, and have continued to find education and connecting with the community. She graduated from happiness in the Park going on long morning walks, the University of Texas, has a PhD in especially during the pandemic. Psychology from Rice University and is a member of the Advisory Board for the 2020 Hats in the Park Chairs: Mary D’Andrea, Gina Bhatia, Mary D’Andrea is also grateful for the Park. Dean of Social Sciences at Rice. She and Allison Thacker “During these times of change and uncertainty, worked at NASA and thought she had Hats in the Park has always marked spring for the Hermann Park welcomed guests as it’s always the right stuff for a while. Sandy recently Conservancy and provided Hermann Park’s friends done. Its flowers bloomed more beautifully than toured Brooklyn parks with Matt a chance to toast the Park and support our work ever, the leaves on the trees emerged from the Urbanski of the landscape caring for this vital Houston treasure. winter. Thank you Hermann Park for doing your job architecture firm, MVVA, that developed the like clockwork, helping all who were able to enjoy Though this year’s event had to be canceled, revised Master we wanted to highlight the hard work of chairs your space, beauty, and hospitality,” Mary said. Plan for Hermann Park. She is very Gina Bhatia, Mary D’Andrea, and Allison Thacker. We were so sad to not Together, they had raised funds to benefit the excited to see what gather together this spring, the future holds for our Conservancy, all to acknowledge the impact of but we look forward to next beloved Hermann Park. Jenny Antill this year’s honoree, Sandy Godfrey. year’s Hats in the Park! Hats in the Park Donors
All gifts in honor of Letty Knapp Nancy Manderson Caroline Kenney Liliana Soltero Sandy Godfrey, Honoree, Petrello Family Foundation Elena Marks Marie Louise Kinder Lori Speier and chairs Gina Bhatia, Allison and Troy Thacker Frances Marzio Tama Brooks Klosek Erin O’Leary Stewart Mary D’Andrea and Nicola Fuentes Toubia Gretchen McFarland Polina Kyriakides Doreen Stoller Kim Tutcher Dina McMearn Renee Lewis Allison Thacker Y. Ping Sun and David Leebron UTHealth Anne C. Mendelsohn Nancy Littlejohn Ginger Teague $50,000–$99,999 Laura Wareing Wheless/ Judy Nyquist Tracy Livingston Sharron Tomlin Sandy Godfrey/Franci Neely Kelley Young Kathleen O’Reilly Michele Marandi Laura T. Van Syoc – In honor of Carrin F. Patman DeeDee Marsh $25,000–$49,999 $1,000–$4,999 Ceci and Emie Van Syoc Perry Homes Foundation Kimberly Martin Kathrine G. McGovern/ Laura and Vineet Bhatia Kelli Weinzierl Beth Robertson Janet McCarter John P. McGovern Foundation Alex Blair and Mark Grace Stephanie Willinger Kaitlyn Scheurich Nancy McGregor Karen Blue Christine Yates $15,000–$24,999 Karen Bradshaw Scurlock Foundation Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell Cockrell Family Fund Lyndsey Zorich Kristy Bradshaw Ann and Don Short Ginni Mithoff $10,000–$14,999 Nataya and Johnny Carter Ginny Simmons Denise Monteleone $100–$499 Cherie Flores Gracie Cavnar Leigh M. Smith Eileen Moody Joan and Stanford Alexander Cynthia Guill Anne Chao Sterling Sue Moore Madeleine G. Appel – In memory Carol and Michael Linn C. C. Conner Ellen Susman Mary W. Murrin of Dr. Michael F. Appel Stephanie Tsuru Hilda Curran Judy Tate H. Joe Nelson III Brenda Cook Cialone Phoebe Tudor Isabel David Tootsies Allison O’Neill Flo Crady Randa Weiner Valerie Dieterich Brittney Tribble Pamela Ott Peggy and Bert DuPont $5,000–$9,999 Lesha Elsenbrook $500–$999 Cabrina Owsley Jane Eifler Henrietta Alexander Mignon Gill Dorothy Ables Karen Payne Patrick Hardwick Gina and Dr. Devinder Bhatia Melanie Gray and Mark Wawro Jennifer Allison Melinda Hill Perrin Punkin Hecht Bette Schein Pesikoff – Marianna Brewster/Linda Kelly Amy and Joseph Grinstein Dr. Ashley K. Amsbaugh – G.G. Hsieh, M.D. CenterPoint Energy Linda Hunsaker In honor of Paula Smallwood In memory of Isabelle and Eric Mayer CKP Johnny Steele Design Inc. Rosenberg Sarah Rabinow Pesikoff Nancy Powell Moore Susie and Sanford Criner/ Demetra C. Jones Varda Dror Fields Amanda Hughes Pickering Cece and Mack Fowler Melissa Holman Juneau Martha Finger Alison and Cullen Powell Evelyn and Roy Nolen Mary D’Andrea Shelley and Alex Kaplan Ellie Francisco Alicia and Shawn Raymond Mary Poag Carolyn and Platt Davis Elizabeth Kidd Martha Freedman Macey Reasoner Carol and Dan Price H-E-B Anne Kushwaha, M.D. Jo and Jim Furr Shelley Reeves Robert B. Symon Hildebrand Fund Harriet Latimer – In honor of Morgan Garvey Julie Devillier Sanchez – Ann and Greg Tuckwood Sis Johnson/Marley Lott/ Doreen Stoller Lela Gibbs In memory of Robert Devillier Andrea White Vallette Windham Stacey Lindseth Lauren Harrison Kelley and Jeff Scofield Deanne White Carolyn Moore Khourie Kelley Lubanko Louise Jamail Heidi M. Smith
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Annual Fund/ General Operations continued $100–$499 Gardens in full bloom; all made The Bergers-Abramowitz Family Andrea and David Faulkinberry Kevin J. Foyle possible by your Hats support David Krentz Virginia Lew Julia McGowen Our gardeners have been hard at work in McGovern Centennial Gardens Joseph Mueller Jr. – In memory of Marvin Taylor all year, to ensure that the Gardens would be in full bloom for everyone Mary W. Murrin Peggy and John Odam to enjoy. Your support of Hats in the Park makes sure that these Gardens Ludmilla Orelup Marshall Porterfield can remain available and free to Houstonians. Susan Raffle K. Reid Craig Vinson As the Gardens approach the height of the growing season, gardeners place mulch in the flower beds Keith W. Wade Membership Conductor’s Circle ($2,500+) Anonymous Mona and Andrew Sarofim Platinum ($500–$2,499) Rick Ankrom and Jay Hooker Anonymous Mary and Marcel Barone Carolyn Bloomer Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Beverly Dickerson Jenny and Clayton Finney Joe B. Foster Morgan Garvey Elizabeth A. Germani Claire and Joseph Greenberg Guy Hagstette and Douglas Lawing Catherine and Bruce McDonald Ann and Eddie Norwood Mary Jo and Ronald Rapini John H. Rathmell The Kim and Chris Reichert Family Megan and Jason Ryan Louisa S. Sarofim Jane and Dick Schmitt Dwarf Chenille ‘Summer Love’ Purple Coneflower Cheryl Verlander and Chuck Bracht John E. Walsh, Jr. Gold ($250–$499) Linda Aaron Anonymous Karen and Howard Batt Darron Bethea Susan and Major Bradshaw Irma and Louis Bujnoch Frances and Oskar Cerbins Ginger Clarkson and Mark Ryan Vivian Cline Paul F. Egner III Joan and Fritz Glover Laurel and Arthur Huffman Jeanne and Keith Hyde Julia Justice and Richard Faig HPC Gardeners work in Lake Plaza, tending to the bioswale areas near the parking lots Elizabeth and Albert Kidd Jesus Macias Evangeline and Peter Mackintosh Janet and Pat McCollum Cristina and Bill Moore Katie and Chris Morgan Darlene and Larry Walters Wendy Wilson-Wills Burke Windham Adriana and Edgar Yzquierdo Centennial ($100–$249) Mary E. Ainslie Anonymous (4) Donna and Tom Archer Edie Archer Charles E. Armstrong – In honor of Houston’s Gay (GLBTQ) Community Dorothy M. Modest Ashley Jeanne Bauer and Walter Hittelman Rohini and Ethan Beeson Edith and Edwin Birdsall James A. Brooks
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Membership continued Centennial ($100–$249) What your membership means Nancy F. Brown The Burmasters Hermann Park Conservancy is here to maintain and improve Hermann Park. But we Angela and William Cannady Sara and Kevin Casey can’t do it alone. Become a member of the Conservancy today. Whether it’s the Brenda and Joe Cialone purchase of gardening gloves for staff and volunteers, weeding tools to remove invasive Carole Colley Sarah Cooper plant species, or new plants and trees, your membership donations go a long way, Carol and Bob Cossum with real-life benefits throughout the Park. Funds raised through memberships go to Ann Crider and David King Beverly Davis and Michael Pullara our general operations fund. Here’s just a few ways memberships have helped improve Holly and Byron Davis the Park over the past few months. Ramona Davis Charles L. Duke Peggy and Bert DuPont Toni Edwards Bryan Estell Will Isbell, Bonnie Fairbanks Andrea and David Faulkinberry Harris County Paula and George Fowler Master Gardener, Russ Frank Lara Gaines and Family hosted several Gretchen M. Gillis and David R. Cook online classes Sharon and Thomas Giordano Hannah and Lenny Golub from McGovern Michael B. Good James Hacker Centennial Theodore Harris and Family Gardens. Jane Hasenpflug Susan and Robert Hawkins Monica and Steven Heal Manuel Heredia Gayle and Scott Hoffer and Family Shirley and Tom Horton David John Hyman Cheryl and Walter Jones Debbie and Frank Jones Betty and Jim Key Elizabeth and Alan Kofoed Joyce and Larry Lander Anne T. LeBlanc and David C. Lee
Alene Ross Levy Jake Nyquist Polly Lewis and Michael Pierson Rina and Albert Liou Hermann Park at Home; programming goes online Katherine A. Loveland Steve Lukingbeal This spring, the Conservancy launched the Hermann Park at Home series, which Barbara and Patrick McGuffey featured ways to experience Hermann Park from home. From simple, quick videos of Gayle and Jerry McMorrow Bradley Mitchell turtles swimming in the Japanese Garden, to online classes, to a full virtual train ride The Montalvo Law Firm while the Hermann Park Railroad was closed, the content was as varied as the Park itself. Margaret Moore Elaine and Alan Mut If you want to check it out for yourself, keep up with our social media accounts or go to Valerie and John Nelson Mary and Weston O’Black hermannpark.org/athome. Christine and Robert Pastorek Rodney James Pena Bette Schein Pesikoff Judy and Lawrence Pirtle Pandemic closure? Ruth Prescott – In honor of Lillian Tichavsky Jose Ventura, Cheryl Shaw Queen Time for a train refresh! Conservancy Cindy and Charles Raimond During quarantine, many of you probably Fairfax and Risher Randall maintenance staff Elizabeth and David Reddell took the extra time to tackle a few projects member, did Brooke Rushing at home. We did the same with Hermann Sally Anne Schmidt and Marc Tabolsky extensive work MM Schulze Park Railroad! on the train Donna and Peter Schwarz Hinda Simon The Conservancy did some sprucing up on engine. The Spindler Family Jennifer Stinson and Chris Carroll the train, the maintenance barn, and parts Anna and David Stock of the track around the Park, beyond its Gabriele and Heinrich Taegtmeyer Manik Talwani regular maintenance. Keep a look out for a Susan and Len Teich new paint job, as well as some new decals Eleanor and Jon Totz Christine and David M. Underwood, Jr. on the engine. The train is back open to Katharine and William Van Wie the public, and offers rides from Kinder Misty and Tyson Weihs Charlotte and Larry Whaley Station daily, from 10 am to 6 pm! Carolynne and Douglas White Susan White and Scott B. Swanson Marilyn Wolfe-Kirk and Harry Dewitt Kirk Sallie and Bob Wright Want to be a part of it all? Become a member at hermannpark.org/membership. Gay Yellen and Donald Reiser
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Since the beginning, the Kite Festival has been a free event. Families from all over the area gather in Hermann Park to celebrate a beautiful spring day, and it’s all made possible by our Festival supporters. Though this year’s event was canceled, the Conservancy is still grateful for the generous support of our work in the Park from those listed below. And mark your calendars: next year’s Kite Festival is set for Sunday, March 28!
Kite Festival Donors
$10,000 $500 Brittany and Brad Dinerstein Vinson & Elkins LLP Joan and Fritz Glover Annie and Campbell Eifler $2,500 Christine and Bill Gutknecht Jonathan Ishee Katie and Scott Arnoldy The Hedges Family Coble and Jeff Jorgensen H-E-B Linda and Barry Hunsaker Devon and Taylor Liedtke Macy’s, Inc. Jason Johnson Leslie and Harris Masterson Hallie and JJ McDermott Catherine and Peter Olasky $1,000 Abbey Roberson Natalie M. Steen Holly and Austin Alvis David Enrique Ruiz Barbara E. Williams Abbi and Robert Antablin Kaitlyn and Michael Scheurich Gloria and Jesse Bounds In Kind The Steen Family The Ensell Family SpeedPro Imaging Sugar Land Cece and Mack Fowler $250 Carey Kirkpatrick and Anonymous David Rassin Lauren and Max Barrett Marilyn Miller and Robin and Richard Brooks Robert Huntley Divya and Chris Brown Susan and Doug Paisley Allison and Ivan Chavez The Kim and Chris Reichert The deJong Family Family Viviana and David Denechaud
George Hermann Society Robin and Richard Brooks Genevieve Lykes Duncan† May Shelmire Duncan† Cece and Mack Fowler Steppie and Robert Holsclaw Demaris D. and C M Hudspeth† Ann Kennedy and Geoffrey Walker David W. Langworthy Leave a legacy. Join the Sherry and Tommy Lott Jackie and Malcolm Mazow Laura and Brad McWilliams Terry Murphree† George Hermann Society. Terrylin G. Neale Mary Anne H. Phillips† Mark B. Ryan Established to recognize donors who have provided for the future Megan and Jason Ryan of the organization through bequests or life income gifts, the Susan Schwaitzberg and Ron Misrack George Hermann Society helps us ensure that Hermann Park will Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette John E. Walsh, Jr. remain a treasure for Houstonians, now and for generations to come. Pippa Wiley Shari and Gary Winston
If you are interested in including Hermann Park Conservancy in your †deceased will or personal trust, or in creating charitable remainder trusts or making The George Hermann Society recognizes donors gifts to the Conservancy of life insurance or retirement funds, please who have provided for the future of Hermann Park through bequests or life income gifts to Hermann call 713-524-5876 or email us at [email protected]. Park Conservancy. The names listed above and on the preceding pages include donors who made gifts or pledges of $100 or more between January 1 and April 30, 2020, as well as all Hats in the Park luncheon and Kite Festival donors, and George Hermann Society members. Gifts to Evening in the Park will be recognized in a future issue. In compliance with IRS standards, commitments paid over time in installments are recognized once in full at the time of the pledge. Please contact the Conservancy if we inadvertently have not included your name or if you would like to be listed differently in future publications.
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PARKSIDE / SUMMER 2020 CONSERVANCY TEAM board of directors Chair Akemi Fuji Saitoh Joe Cleary Melissa Mithoff Doreen Stoller, President David Enrique Ruiz Kaitlyn Scheurich Tom Compson Peter Morris [email protected] Anne-Marie Schlumberger Stewart Cory Mary W. Murrin Executive Committee Heidi M. Smith Jennifer Jodeit Daly Yuzuru Nagawa , Development Manager John Bishop Michele Andrews Terry Pressler Smith Davetta Daniels, Ed.D. Sarah Newbery [email protected] Kevin Bonebrake Sebastien Solar June Deadrick Judy Nyquist Gloria Luna Bounds Y. Ping Sun Valerie Palmquist Kathleen O’Reilly Diane Kerr, Director of Volunteer Programs Kristy J. Bradshaw Troy Thacker Dieterich Roz Pactor [email protected] Danny David Nicola Fuentes Toubia Paul F. Egner III Mary Patton Milane Duncan-Frantz Campbell Eifler Tina Arias Peterman Kristine Mall, Development Coordinator Cece Fowler Ex-officio Valerie L. Fayle Mark T. Prescott [email protected] Morgan Garvey Steve Wright Kevin J. Foyle Carol S. Price Ann Kennedy Luci Correa Meghan Miller, Director of Development Ellie Francisco Dean Putterman Marley Lott [email protected] Brent Friedman Glen Ragland Rebecca Mark-Jusbasche President Doreen Stoller J. Kent Friedman Chris J. Reichert Ron Misrack, Director, Visitor Services Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell Stephen L. Goldberg Terrylin G. Neale Shafik I. Rifaat [email protected] Advisory Board Jerome Gray Abbey Roberson H. Joe Nelson III Edward R. Allen III Leisa Holland-Nelson DeAndre Sam Becky Porteous, Accounting Manager Adrian Patterson Dina Alsowayel Gregg Hollenberg Lisa Forbes Satter [email protected] Shavonnah Roberts Holly Alvis Barbara Hurwitz Karla A. Sepulveda Schreiber Nancy Ames Marcus Powers, Marketing and Philip John Louis Sklar Stephanie K. Tsuru Emily Anderson Mike Johnson Communications Manager Phoebe Tudor Jana Arnoldy Ed Smith George W. Johnston Josh Solera [email protected] Keith Watson Wade Katie Arnoldy Demetra C. Jones S. Shawn Stephens Evans S. Attwell Carey Kirkpatrick Fani Qano, Project Manager Board of Directors Harry L. Stille Byron K. Barclay Christopher Lykes Knapp [email protected] Robert W. Antablin Cassie B. Stinson Matt Barnes Margaret L. Kripke, Ph.D. Jay Baker Craig Stone r, Director of Operations David L. Benson Brittany A. Sakowitz David Renninge John B. Clutterbuck Brian J. Thomas [email protected] Viviana Denechaud Devinder S. Bhatia, M.D. Kushner Michele Thompson Steve Dolman Sadie Gwin Blackburn Elyse Lanier Nanako Tingleaf Gretchen Sammons, Venue Manager Cyndy Garza-Roberts Jane Block Sam L. Lasseter Gary Tinterow [email protected] Glen Gondo Kathleen A. Boyd Kathy Lord Sarah Pennington Tropoli Linda C. Hunsaker Richard L. Brooks Sherry A. Lott La Tonya Scott, Manager, Visitor Services Linda Kelly Divya Brown Tommy W. Lott Peter Tsan [email protected] Jordan Kozar Kristen Buck David Rice Lummis Maggie Beary Vermillion , Volunteer Coordinator Anne C. Mendelsohn Kate Cavanaugh Nancy Manderson Hector Villarreal Kyle Wolfe Kunio Minami Gracie Cavnar Jackie Wolens Mazow Barbara Evans Williams [email protected] Linsay Radcliffe Jackson Chang Ryan McCord Susan Young Ken Redding John E. Chapoton Jr. Kristen W. McDanald Edgar Yzquierdo Brian Rollins Cotton Clark Joe Meppelink