2011 ANNUAL REPORT - Denver Botanic Gardens
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<strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>ANNUAL</strong> <strong>REPORT</strong>
ThE missiON of <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> is to connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky<br />
Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.<br />
ThE fOUR cORE vALUEs of the <strong>Gardens</strong> – transformation, relevance, diversity and sustainability – spell out<br />
the <strong>Gardens</strong>’ intentions in the years ahead. These core values, along with the <strong>Gardens</strong>’ brand platform, strategy, icon and capital<br />
campaign, are cohesive and serve as a map to chart our course. With the support of friends, we set out to ensure <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong><br />
<strong>Gardens</strong> will forever flourish.<br />
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mEssAgE fROm ThE cEO<br />
Just beneath the surface, amazing things were happening at <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> in <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
After a couple of frenzied years, with 30 construction projects from the small to the grand, all<br />
seemed quite calm. It was a time to learn from our new facilities and infrastructure, to build<br />
program details and to double check all of our foundational policies and procedures.<br />
In fact, we developed an inclusive, department by department, owner’s manual; everything from<br />
the history and mission of each individual garden to the staging, timetable and budget history<br />
for each major event. No details were overlooked; if something leaks or breaks in one of our<br />
mechanical rooms, there is a clipboard with all of the basic information needed to fix the problem.<br />
Thinking about future generations instead of next week was at the core of most important work in<br />
<strong>2011</strong>. We also looked at some powerful, historic issues. We had a major exhibition of sculpture<br />
and drawings by the renowned artist Allan Houser, along with a half dozen prominent contemporary<br />
Native American artists, reminding us of a distinctive relationship between man and nature that<br />
harkens back to early civilization.<br />
We focused on native plants, celebrating them throughout the <strong>Gardens</strong> and protecting them<br />
throughout the Rocky Mountain West. With support from the Gladys Cheesman Evans Fund, we<br />
opened our new Conservation Genetics Lab, which facilitates the identification and safeguard of<br />
endangered species, and the Tissue Culture Lab, which enables propagation of many species.<br />
A new garden of native plants will soon surround the Earl J. Sinnamon Visitor Center at Chatfield,<br />
which opened in <strong>2011</strong>. This long-awaited addition is the final major project in the Chatfield Master<br />
Development Plan, written years ago in conjunction with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.<br />
Attendance, membership and support of all kinds remain strong at <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong>,<br />
keeping us in the top five most-visited botanic gardens in the country. To all who visited, donated,<br />
joined and volunteered, thank you for another grand adventure in <strong>2011</strong>. With your ongoing<br />
support, dreams will continue to come true.<br />
Onward!<br />
Brian vogt<br />
Chief Executive Officer<br />
LEARN mORE<br />
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CORE VALuE 1: sUsTAiNABiLiTy<br />
Over $300,000 in new commitments were raised towards the construction of the Bill Hosokawa<br />
Bonsai Pavilion and Tea Garden. Simultaneously, <strong>2011</strong> marked the partnership of <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong><br />
<strong>Gardens</strong> with prominent members of the Japanese American communities of metropolitan <strong>Denver</strong>.<br />
Dedication of this garden, including the expansion of our much loved Japanese Garden, will take<br />
place in early summer 2012.<br />
We continued to strengthen and affirm the important partnership with the Associates of <strong>Denver</strong><br />
<strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong>. This body of volunteers and friends to the <strong>Gardens</strong> committed $100,000 for the<br />
renovation of the Cheesman Gate.<br />
Mordecai Children’s Garden’s second season was ever better than the first. To see it continue to<br />
thrive, in <strong>2011</strong> we completed efforts to raise endowment dollars for Mordecai Children’s Garden<br />
with over $1.6 million in new endowment to support the educational and horticultural programs<br />
in the Children’s Garden.<br />
Corporate partnerships were strong again in <strong>2011</strong>. We welcomed new partners such as Century<br />
Link, InColor and AquaScapes, and celebrated the continuation and growth of some of our core<br />
partnerships with others, including uMB Bank, Perry & Co, Chipotle and Swingle, to name a few.<br />
Looking beyond our own walls, <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong>, in partnership with Sterling Ranch,<br />
helped create low-water sustainable landscapes at a demonstration site at Allis Ranch in Douglas<br />
County. Sterling Ranch will be Colorado’s first rainwater-harvesting community and this project will<br />
set a new standard for water conservation in Colorado.<br />
The <strong>Botanic</strong>al Art and Illustration Program continued to thrive in <strong>2011</strong>, now offering 133 courses<br />
to an astounding 1,415 students. This represents a 34% increase in registrants over 2010. The<br />
program shows no signs of slowing down.<br />
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At Chatfield, Trail of Lights had a very successful year, grossing a record $156,613. Due in part<br />
to expanded open days, a total of 18,986 people attended the country holiday light display.<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> values its members, old and new. To welcome new members to the<br />
<strong>Gardens</strong>, we instituted new member tours in 2012, helping us gain the highest-ever number of new<br />
members during Spring Plant Sale and Mother’s Day weekend. Members also enjoyed a special<br />
preview of Native Roots | Modern Form: Plants, Peoples and the Art of Allan Houser in April <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Over 150 volunteer-led, guided tours were given at York Street, serving more than 1,700 visitors.<br />
In 2012, volunteers will also act as docents to deliver even more varied experiences.<br />
Operations continued to repair, build and keep the <strong>Gardens</strong> looking gorgeous. Twenty-five worn<br />
and cracked Plexiglas panels on the Conservatory were replaced and the Chatfield greenhouses<br />
underwent extensive repairs after rough winds caused significant damage. The Earl J. Sinnamon Visitor<br />
Center at Chatfield was also opened, with the masonry work all completed by the <strong>Gardens</strong>’ mason.<br />
The Research and Conservation Department continued its work with Colorado flora in <strong>2011</strong>. There<br />
are 16 species of plants in Colorado listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered<br />
Species Act; we were able to collect seed of four of them in <strong>2011</strong>. We also collected seed of an<br />
additional six rare species in Colorado. Many of these efforts were funded from new or continued<br />
projects and partnerships.<br />
Always pioneers in the botanical research field, with help from adjunct researcher, Dr. Scott Bates,<br />
and programmer Ed Gilbert, we initiated the first portal for mycology collections specimen data<br />
from institutions in the uS for use by scientists and mushroom enthusiasts.<br />
The <strong>Gardens</strong> continued its participation with Plant Select ® in <strong>2011</strong>. Panayoti Kelaidis, director of<br />
outreach, cut the ribbon for a brand new, one-acre Durango <strong>Botanic</strong>al Garden at the public library<br />
in Durango, which is the newest Plant Select display garden. Many Plant Select plants have been<br />
direct or indirect products of research conducted at <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong>.<br />
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CORE VALuE 2: TRANsfORmATiON<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> was one of six uS botanic gardens to partner in the creation of a National<br />
<strong>Botanic</strong> Garden in Haiti. Director of Horticulture Sarada Krishnan presented at an international workshop<br />
in Haiti on the horticultural aspects of a botanic garden and the role it plays in the community.<br />
Our first Front Yard Makeover was installed in September <strong>2011</strong>. This was a collaborative project<br />
with Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association working with the selected neighbor. Plants<br />
were donated by green industry partners. The dramatic transformation highlighted the <strong>Gardens</strong>’<br />
focus on water-smart design.<br />
There were approximately 100 people in attendance at the reception for the grand opening of the<br />
Earl J. Sinnamon Visitor Center in late September. During the reception the Connors Family Trail<br />
was unveiled to Ed Connors and family members in honor of his long time commitment to <strong>Denver</strong><br />
<strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong>. The Sinnamon Visitor Center provides a clear welcome to Chatfield and muchneeded<br />
offices for Chatfield administration.<br />
Community Supporting Agriculture (CSA) at Chatfield more than tripled its production in only its second<br />
year of production. At almost four acres, it had 151 subscribers enjoying fresh, local produce weekly over<br />
the summer and early autumn months. In addition to vegetables, the CSA began offering subscribers fresh<br />
cut bouquets and Colorado-grown fruit shares from Ela Family Farm. Overall, the CSA produced 45,000<br />
lbs of vegetables in <strong>2011</strong>, with 4,000 lbs donated to various charity organizations.<br />
Working in tandem with the Exhibitions Department, our operations staff transformed the landscape<br />
of the <strong>Gardens</strong>, removing the Henry Moore sculptures during especially harsh winter conditions. A<br />
few months later, the staff was busy installing the works of Allan Houser for <strong>2011</strong>’s Native Roots |<br />
Modern Form exhibition.<br />
While the artistic transformation was visible to all, just below the surface we created a new<br />
research lab at the <strong>Gardens</strong>. The state-of-the-art lab is designed specifically for our needs and<br />
increases our capacity to delve into new projects. It also provides additional space for the evergrowing<br />
Research and Conservation Department.<br />
The most advanced scientific work requires the best people. In <strong>2011</strong>, the Research and Conservation<br />
Department bolstered its scientific capacity by increasing its staff to 11 people. Collectively, the Research<br />
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and Conservation Department published one manuscript in a scientific journal; submitted one manuscript<br />
for publication; and gave eight presentations on scientific work at five national – and international<br />
meetings. There are now four PhDs and one PhD graduate student in the department with diverse skill sets,<br />
expanding our collaborations and ability to apply for National Science Foundation funding.<br />
hORTicULTURE sTATs<br />
3,256 plant accessions were added to our living collections in <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
ThE gARdENs’ LiviNg PLANT cOLLEcTiONs sTATisTics fOR <strong>2011</strong>:<br />
• Total plants: 34,035<br />
• Total accessions: 21,515<br />
• Number of taxa represented: 14,174<br />
• Number of species: 8,683<br />
• Number of genera: 2,093<br />
• Number of families: 258<br />
PROPAgATiON & PROdUcTiON sTATisTics:<br />
• Number of plants produced by seed propagation for annual displays: 23,416<br />
• Number of plants produced by vegetative propagation for displays: 4,800<br />
• Number of plants produced by seed propagation for CSA: 15,422<br />
• Plants propagated for Plant Select distribution and trials: 2,128<br />
• In-house propagated plants sold at the Shop at the <strong>Gardens</strong>: 3,300<br />
• In-house propagated plants sold at the Spring Plant Sale: 5,268<br />
• In-house propagated plants sold at the Fall Plant Sale: 1,200<br />
Because the <strong>Gardens</strong> is a living museum, cataloging our collection is vital to the institution. More<br />
than 750 new image records were cataloged in <strong>2011</strong>, representing 641 species; we have over<br />
9,900 images cataloged representing almost 4,500 (31%) of the taxa in <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong>’<br />
living collections. Likewise, 17,964 living plants, or approximately 71% of the collection, are now<br />
mapped in the BG-Map cataloging software.<br />
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CORE VALuE 3: RELEvANcE<br />
In <strong>2011</strong>, the Helen Fowler Library circulated 5,275 items, an 11% increase over 2010. We<br />
shared our collection with other institutions as well; 168 items were lent to other libraries via<br />
interlibrary loan, reaching academic and public libraries, varied government institutions, and<br />
fellow botanic garden and museum libraries in 27 states.<br />
To better serve our library visitors, the library reformatted its Web page to include more information on<br />
library events, history, policies and procedures, as well as images from the collection and easier access<br />
to the catalog. New range finder signage was also installed on library shelves for better user experience.<br />
The <strong>Gardens</strong> is stunningly beautiful, but visitor experience is further enhanced through interpretative<br />
signage throughout. In <strong>2011</strong>, there were 10,300 calls to the cell phone audio guide and 13<br />
permanent interpretive panels were created and installed.<br />
To keep visitors informed throughout the year, 45 seasonal horticulture interpretation signs were created<br />
and installed in <strong>2011</strong>, with wide-ranging topics including the sacred Citrus medica in the Orangery, the<br />
Plant Select ® program, and pollination in Birds and Bees garden. Signs for Native Roots | Modern Form<br />
– many in English and Spanish – were also created to guide visitors through the exhibition.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> we saw a 14% increase over 2010 in overall, unrestricted operating support. This includes<br />
annual fund, contributing memberships, operating grants, corporate sponsorships and the increased net<br />
revenues from both the Plant Sale Preview Party and the Fête des Fleurs.<br />
Private gifts and grants enabled 4,660 low-income children to participate in the <strong>Gardens</strong>’ wealth<br />
of onsite and outreach programs through the “In Full Bloom” scholarship program. Support for this<br />
program provides free and reduced programs and transportation funding to schools with 60% or higher<br />
participation in the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP). <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> aims to<br />
ensure that all children in the metro area can participate in the <strong>Gardens</strong>’ education curriculum.<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> education programs reached over 34,000 children, offering hands-on<br />
experiences, standards-based science lessons and the marvels of the plant world.<br />
We were also able to take advantage of expanded opportunities for family programs in Mordecai Children’s<br />
Garden. Participation in children’s and family programs increased by a remarkable 112% in <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
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The <strong>Gardens</strong> offers a variety of classes and programs designed to serve the entire community.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong>, we held five after-hours Family Fun Nights, which gave families the opportunity to<br />
explore Mordecai Children’s Garden at night, participate in themed activities and participate it an<br />
interactive performance. The Wintergreen Outreach and Summer Sensory programs served 387<br />
people from the developmentally disabled and the elderly populations in nearly 40 sessions.<br />
Along with the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation, <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong><br />
hosted the Center for Plant Conservation annual meeting. The meeting was a gathering of more<br />
than 50 conservation professionals from botanic gardens and federal agencies nationwide.<br />
The <strong>Gardens</strong> helped to identify two rare type specimens, which are now housed in the herbaria. These<br />
species new to science - a flower called Packera mancosana and a rare mushroom species (and possibly<br />
new genus), Smithiomyces crocodilinus – demonstrate a need to continue exploring native flora.<br />
Because so much of the research work we do takes place out of the public eye, in <strong>2011</strong> we initiated our<br />
Re-search the <strong>Gardens</strong>: Meet Our Scientists lunchtime lecture series. The inaugural year had three talks,<br />
with six planned for 2012. Topics ranged from herbaria maintenance to fungi exploration.<br />
Recognizing the growing popularity of gardening, <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> teamed up with FOX<br />
31, providing a weekly “garden guru” segment with Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and<br />
senior curator, on Friday mornings. The segments have been well-received and continue into 2012.<br />
Panayoti Kelaidis also led several field trips to the mountains of Colorado. With unprecedented<br />
snowfall, <strong>2011</strong> was a banner year for wildflowers in the Rockies. Mr. Kelaidis hosted several<br />
trips for horticulturists from the uS and abroad. Several classes and programs have spun off these<br />
explorations, and several unfamiliar plants and forms for cultivation were found.<br />
All 91 plots in the <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> Community Garden were rented, with 141 registered<br />
gardeners participating. For the months of March through October, there were 2,958 recorded<br />
visits to the garden. Over 200 lbs of produce grown in the Community Garden was donated from<br />
June to October.<br />
A plant exploration trip to Argentina, funded by Plant Select ® , was conducted by Curator of Native<br />
Plants Dan Johnson and Senior Horticulturist Mike Kintgen. The purpose of the trip was to scout for<br />
steppe plants with potential as good candidates for our Colorado landscape. This will be followed<br />
by a collecting trip in 2013 after acquisition of proper collecting permits.<br />
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CORE VALuE 4: divERsiTy<br />
The <strong>Gardens</strong> organized or hosted 12 exhibitions in <strong>2011</strong>, including those on the York Street grounds,<br />
Gates Garden Court, El Pomar Room and offsite locations such as <strong>Denver</strong> International Airport, Front<br />
Range Community College, university of <strong>Denver</strong> Museum of Anthropology and Republic Plaza.<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> signature exhibition, Native Roots | Modern Form: Plants, Peoples and<br />
the Art of Allan Houser, was a catalyst for seven guest lecture programs and was supported<br />
specifically by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Colorado Creative Industries, the<br />
Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, and Xcel Energy. Collaborations included<br />
working with <strong>Denver</strong> Indian Center and Museo de las Americas.<br />
The <strong>Botanic</strong>al Art & Illustration program looked beyond the walls of <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong>,<br />
successfully arranging four distance learning courses in <strong>2011</strong>. Two courses were offered at El<br />
Charco in Mexico to 29 registrants.<br />
In the spirit of offering new and different ways to engage with the <strong>Gardens</strong>, <strong>2011</strong> saw the increased<br />
use of new technologies and social media to reach out to new audiences, donors and long time<br />
supporters of <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong>. The endowment campaign for Mordecai Children’s Garden<br />
employed Web-based giving, blogging and other electronic communications, in addition to traditional<br />
means of solicitation. On a related note, of the generous individuals who gave to <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong><br />
<strong>Gardens</strong> as part of Colorado Gives Day, 30% were first time philanthropists to our organization.<br />
Our Horticulture Therapy program served 34 facilities with approximately 350 participants in 40 sessions<br />
through the Winter Green and Summer Sensory Programs. The program complements the recently<br />
renovated Sensory Garden at York Street.<br />
One of the most attended events each year takes place at Chatfield. In advance of Pumpkin Festival,<br />
approximately 35,000 pumpkins were produced on 10 acres in <strong>2011</strong>, leading to record pumpkin sales<br />
of $76,000. Total attendance at Chatfield was over 104,000 people in <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Thanks to a donation from the Washburne Family, in memory of Mary Washburne, the Chatfield<br />
horticulture staff replanted the historic orchard adjacent to the Hildebrand Ranch House, establishing<br />
the Mary Marsh Washburne Orchard. The orchard includes over 20 apple, plum and cherry trees.<br />
Tree varieties include newer dwarf and semi-dwarf trees, as well as heirloom varieties that have<br />
historically been grown in this area.<br />
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The average number of member households in <strong>2011</strong> was 29,000, peaking at 30,000 in April. It was<br />
the highest membership count in <strong>Gardens</strong>’ history<br />
More than 500 school programs were delivered, serving over 25,000 school children. Of those, 29.5%<br />
children were served by the <strong>Gardens</strong>’ “In Full Bloom” scholarship program.<br />
In an effort to meet growing demand by schools for Guided Exploration programs, we added the<br />
Garden Sense-ations and Science Labs programs. Garden Sense-ations provides the youngest students<br />
(Pre K – Kindergarten) a unique opportunity to engage their senses as they discover a diversity of plants.<br />
Science Labs offer an up-close look a specific topic through experiments and activities to build students’<br />
understanding. Both programs were very well received and our onsite Guided Programs increased by<br />
63% overall.<br />
The <strong>Gardens</strong> continued its participation in the urban Advantage program, a collaboration between the<br />
<strong>Gardens</strong>, <strong>Denver</strong> Zoo, <strong>Denver</strong> Museum of Nature and Science, <strong>Denver</strong> Public Schools, Aurora Public<br />
Schools and Adams 14 Public Schools. This National Science Foundation-funded program works to<br />
improve science literacy among middle school students and provides teachers and students with resources<br />
to think and explore like scientists. In <strong>2011</strong>, the <strong>Gardens</strong> participated in Family Science Nights at<br />
participating schools, hosted a Family Science Day at the <strong>Gardens</strong>, hosted all participating students on<br />
a field trip, hosted teacher professional development and participated in similar programs at the other<br />
participating institutions. In the 2012-2013 school year, a major research project will take place to<br />
compare achievement of urban Advantage schools with their non-urban Advantage peers.<br />
Special events provide an opportunity for people to experience the <strong>Gardens</strong> in new and<br />
unexpected ways. Our events take place at both York Street and Chatfield. In <strong>2011</strong> we saw<br />
record attendance at Garden Grapes and Hops and at Holiday Sale. Several of our events<br />
were upgraded with new attractions, including the jumping pillow for kids at Corn Maze; the<br />
dancing light show set to holiday music in the uMB Bank Amphitheater during Blossoms of Light;<br />
and a whimsical light show in the children’s area at Trail of Lights. We also introduced a new<br />
event in <strong>2011</strong> – Dia de los Muertos. We more than doubled our expected attendance at Dia<br />
de los Muertos, with over 1,300 people in attendance. Dia de los Muertos at the <strong>Gardens</strong> was<br />
incredibly popular; in fact, it outgrew the original space after its first year.<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> played an integral roll, in collaboration with the Associates of <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong><br />
<strong>Gardens</strong>, in the Garden Conservancy tour. Director of Outreach Panayoti Kelaidis offered tours of his<br />
private garden and assumed stewardship of the Garden Conservancy tours on behalf of the <strong>Gardens</strong>.<br />
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TREAsURER’s <strong>REPORT</strong><br />
I am pleased to report on the <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> Inc. (“DBG”) results of the year ended<br />
December 31, <strong>2011</strong>, as detailed in our accompanying audited combined financial statements. The<br />
DBG is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1951, organized for the establishment and maintenance<br />
of botanical gardens and arboreta in cooperation with the City and County of <strong>Denver</strong> (the “City”),<br />
pursuant to a long term cooperative agreement with the City. In accordance with this agreement<br />
DBG manages and operates the facilities including the buildings, plantings and all other properties<br />
that constitute <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> and <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> at Chatfield for the benefit<br />
of the public.<br />
The accompanying financial statements also include the accounts of the <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong><br />
Endowment Inc. (“DBGE”), a separate nonprofit organization established in 1991 that holds a<br />
majority of the DBG endowment funds and also includes the accounts of two affiliated volunteer<br />
organizations: the Associates of <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> and the <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> Guild,<br />
who work for the betterment of <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> by providing volunteer assistance and<br />
financial aid. The volunteers, the DBGE and DBG are collectively referred to as “the <strong>Gardens</strong>.”<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> the <strong>Gardens</strong> continued to pursue its mission of connecting people with plants with an<br />
operating budget of $15.6 million, which is down significantly from the 2010 operating budget of<br />
$28.1 million. We ended the current year with a slight operating loss, primarily attributable to the<br />
accounting treatment for contributions that requires the <strong>Gardens</strong> to recognize contribution revenue<br />
when a pledge is received even though the expenditure occurs in a subsequent year.<br />
It is important to also note that the agreement with the City necessitates that most capital<br />
improvements are expensed in the <strong>Gardens</strong>’ operating budget rather than added to assets. In<br />
<strong>2011</strong>, approximately $1.5 million in capital improvements are reflected as expenditures as<br />
opposed to $15 million in 2010, as a result of our completion of several Master Development<br />
Plan projects.<br />
When non-recurring capital improvements are excluded, total program services expenditures<br />
(representing core programs in the areas of horticulture, research, education and <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong><br />
<strong>Gardens</strong> at Chatfield), increased by approximately $1 million - or 10.4% - compared to 2010 and<br />
the total supporting expenditures decreased by 1.7%.<br />
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The <strong>Gardens</strong>’ combined revenues, gains and support in <strong>2011</strong> was $14.2 million versus $28.1<br />
million in 2010. The $13.9 million reduction in revenue was primarily due to:<br />
• A decrease in the funding from the City and County of <strong>Denver</strong> of $10.6 million as a result of the final<br />
disposition of Better <strong>Denver</strong> bond proceeds used to construct the new Greenhouse Complex.<br />
• A decrease of $407,000 in Capital Campaign gifts in <strong>2011</strong> that was reflective of the<br />
completion of several Master Development Plan projects supported by multi-year commitments<br />
made in previous years. DBG is presently raising capital campaign funds for several new<br />
projects in the Master Development Plan.<br />
• A decrease of $2.5 million in investment income that is primarily related to a reduction in<br />
the realized and unrealized losses on investment held by the DBGE due to lower market<br />
returns in <strong>2011</strong> that resulted in a 1.6% loss compared to the 13.7% gain in 2010. The<br />
DBGE’s investments are stated at fair market value each year and for <strong>2011</strong> the change in fair<br />
value resulting in the loss of 1.6% was slightly more than its target benchmark that reflected a<br />
loss of 0.24%. The investment portfolio is diversified to limit the endowment’s investment risk<br />
and the DBG board of trustees establishes the portfolio’s investment policy. Since its inception<br />
in July 1992, the portfolio has earned a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The ending<br />
market value on December 31, <strong>2011</strong> was $17.1 million, compared to $18 million the<br />
previous year.<br />
During <strong>2011</strong> the finance committee of the board of trustees, the chair of the board, the CEO and<br />
the CFO met regularly to review financial statements and results. This committee also approves the<br />
annual operating budget, the Internal Revenue Service Form 990 and makes recommendations<br />
on various policy decisions to the board of trustees and the CEO. The audit committee also met<br />
regularly in <strong>2011</strong>. The committee has met with the independent auditors in 2012 to review the<br />
<strong>2011</strong> audit and related management letter.<br />
On behalf of the <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> I would like to thank the members, donors, the Scientific<br />
and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and the City and County of <strong>Denver</strong> for their foundation of<br />
support as we endeavor to ensure that <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> will forever flourish.<br />
shawn A. simmons<br />
Treasurer, Board of Trustees<br />
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fiNANciAL sTATEmENTs<br />
cURRENT AssETs<br />
<strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
Cash & Cash Equivalents $926,564 $1,296,232<br />
Accounts Receivable $1,748,401 $1,803,844<br />
Prepaid Expenses $100,916 $55,126<br />
Inventory $201,158 $ 148,987<br />
TOTAL cURRENT AssETs $2,977,039 $3,304,189<br />
OThER AssETs<br />
Investments $17,069,177 $17,995,638<br />
Capital Campaign Contributions Receivable $937,081 $1,530,349<br />
Bond Proceeds $2,041,527<br />
Supplemental Lease Payment Fund $634,011 $624,282<br />
Real Estate and Water Rights $418,523 $418,523<br />
Improvements and Equipment $282,461 $233,785<br />
(Less Accumulated Depreciation of $126,089)<br />
Total Other Assets $19,341,253 $22,844,104<br />
TOTAL AssETs $22,318,292 $26,148,293<br />
LiABiLiTiEs ANd NET AssETs<br />
LiABiLiTiEs<br />
Liabilities $695,168 $3,007,003<br />
Deferred Revenue $168,292 $134,812<br />
Total Liabilities<br />
NET AssETs<br />
$863,460 $3,141,815<br />
unrestricted $4,916,843 $3,692,511<br />
Designated $3,801,338 $5,321,186<br />
Temporarily Restricted $5,836,996 $8,005,390<br />
Permanently Restricted $6,899,655 $5,987,391<br />
Total Net Assets $21,454,832 $23,006,478<br />
TOTAL LiABiLiTiEs ANd NET AssETs<br />
REvENUEs, gAiNs ANd sUPPORT<br />
$22,318,292 $26,148,293<br />
General Donations $1,895,069 $2,589,004<br />
Capital Campaign $505,112 $911,958<br />
SCFD $3,193,855 $3,072,485<br />
Investment Income(Loss) ($269,965) $2,215,595<br />
The Shop at the <strong>Gardens</strong> and Guild Sales $376,306 $373,256<br />
Contributed Goods & Services $343,966 $232,538<br />
Education/Public Programs $2,477,082 $2,625,769<br />
Horticultural Outreach Programs $449,575 $376,711<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> at Chatfield $689,197 $676,923<br />
Membership Dues $1,897,169 $1,963,386<br />
Plant Sale $210,343 $219,003<br />
City and County of <strong>Denver</strong> Operating Funds $1,088,999 $1,076,983<br />
City and County of <strong>Denver</strong> Capital Funds $421,978 $11,064,240<br />
Other $914,514 $734,490<br />
TOTAL REvENUEs, gAiNs ANd sUPPORT $14,193,200 $28,132,341<br />
ExPENdiTUREs PROgRAm sERvicEs ANd cAPiTAL imPROvEmENTs<br />
Program Services $11,105,453 $10,059,811<br />
Capital Expenditures $1,487,102 $15,009,571<br />
Total Program Services and Capital Improvements $12,592,555 $25,069,382<br />
Supporting Services $3,040,303 $3,091,629<br />
TOTAL ExPENdiTUREs $15,632,858 $28,161,011<br />
Change in Net Assets Before Collection Items Not Capitalized ($1,439,658) ($28,670)<br />
Collection Items Not Capitalized $111,988 $102,497<br />
Change in Net Assets ($1,551,646) ($131,167)<br />
Net Assets at Beginning of Year $23,006,478 $23,137,645<br />
NET AssETs AT ENd Of yEAR $21,454,832 $23,006,478<br />
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<strong>2011</strong> REvENUEs, gAiNs & sUPPORT<br />
scfd support<br />
Educational/Public Programs<br />
membership dues<br />
general donation<br />
city and county of denver<br />
Other<br />
denver <strong>Botanic</strong> gardens at chatfield<br />
capital campaign gifts<br />
horticulture Outreach<br />
gift shop & guild<br />
contributed goods, services & facilities<br />
Plant sale<br />
investment income<br />
horticulture at denver <strong>Botanic</strong> gardens<br />
Educational/Public Programs<br />
capital improvements<br />
denver <strong>Botanic</strong> gardens at chatfield<br />
marketing/Public Relations<br />
Administration<br />
fundraising<br />
Research<br />
membership services<br />
Program marketing<br />
gift shop<br />
Plant sale<br />
horticultural Outreach Programs<br />
membership development<br />
($269,965)<br />
<strong>2011</strong> ExPENdiTUREs<br />
$211,790<br />
$201,881<br />
$105,478<br />
$96,236<br />
$60,022<br />
$505,112<br />
$449,575<br />
$376,306<br />
$343,966<br />
$210,343<br />
$689,197<br />
$540,197<br />
$914,514<br />
500,000 1m 1.5m 2m 2.5m 3m<br />
$679,988<br />
$834,507<br />
$955,290<br />
$1,510,977<br />
$1,190,484<br />
$1,897,169<br />
$1,895,069<br />
$1,330,376<br />
500,000 1m 1.5m<br />
$1,487,102<br />
$1,634,250<br />
$2,477,082<br />
$6,305,257<br />
$3,193,855<br />
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<strong>2011</strong> vOLUNTEERs<br />
Volunteers are the critical connection between people and plants, and between <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong><br />
and our community. They extend our ability to serve the public, inside and outside the <strong>Gardens</strong>, and are<br />
essential to achieving our mission. In <strong>2011</strong>, the number of active volunteers almost doubled from 1,000<br />
to 1,900. Volunteers contributed a total of 62,050 hours - the equivalent of 29 full-time staff.<br />
Breakdown of hours by department<br />
and Affiliate volunteer groups<br />
TOTAL AcTivE vOLUNTEERs:<br />
1,900<br />
• Horticulture 14,238<br />
TOTAL vOLUNTEER hOURs:<br />
• Special Events 10,050 62,050<br />
• Research and Conservation 5,190<br />
• Chatfield (CSA, Horticulture, FRAPA) 3,560<br />
• Children’s Education 2,585 200+ hOURs AwARds<br />
• Visitor Center Information Specialist 2,611<br />
Jim Arneill 256<br />
• Docents<br />
• Library<br />
2,097<br />
1,020<br />
Fran Augenblick<br />
John Bayard<br />
Nevin Bebee<br />
320<br />
305<br />
328<br />
• Administration Board of Trustees 790<br />
Rosa-Lee Brace 581<br />
• Development / Membership 667<br />
Judy Brown Santambrogio 259<br />
• Green Team 607<br />
Janet Burgess 410<br />
• Marketing/PR 453<br />
John Burkert 490<br />
• Gift Shop 368<br />
Elaine Carr 229<br />
Anita Cox 470<br />
Breakdown of hours by Affiliate<br />
Eleanor Edwards 487<br />
volunteer groups<br />
Mo Ewing 228<br />
Jan Fitzpatrick 215<br />
• Associates of 10,592 Shirley Geist 249<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong><br />
Michael Gellner 506<br />
• <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> Herb Guild 8,891 Linnea Gillman 263<br />
• Master Gardeners Garden Help 680<br />
Marsha Hennessy 205<br />
• Garden Club of <strong>Denver</strong> 662<br />
Barbara Horovitz 210<br />
Kerstin Karloev 233<br />
volunteer Award Recipients<br />
Kathryn Killberg 384<br />
Emily Kosina 217<br />
• “Pete” Petersen Award Pat Carter Sook Lee 257<br />
• Volunteer of the Year Award Jim Arneill Ed Lubow 296<br />
• Excellence in Event Leadership Lisa Biggs Margaret Merritt 270<br />
Linda Meyer 310<br />
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<strong>2011</strong> vOLUNTEERs<br />
Sharon Montague 230<br />
Peggy Morrison 599<br />
Daniel Moskowitz 281<br />
Herman Motz 202<br />
Frieda Pfahl 219<br />
Mel Preusser 240<br />
Jeanette Pryor 282<br />
Chris Ross 478<br />
Joyce Ross 576<br />
iNdividUAL<br />
vOLUNTEERs<br />
& gROUPs<br />
Violet Aandres<br />
Bill Adams<br />
AIMCO<br />
Alan Akell<br />
Scott Alber<br />
Denny Albrecht<br />
Lorraine Alfini<br />
Benjamin Allen<br />
Lucy Allen<br />
Mallory Allen<br />
Todd Allen<br />
Jandel Allen-Davis<br />
Larry Allison<br />
Midori Allmeyer<br />
Mika Alshamali<br />
Andrea Alston<br />
John Andersen<br />
Ellen Anderson<br />
Jennifer Anderson<br />
Jill Anderson<br />
Kylee Anderson<br />
Linda Anderson<br />
Nancy Anderson<br />
30<br />
Tom Anglewicz<br />
Jan Appelbaum<br />
Allison Appelhans<br />
Suzanne Arend<br />
Kristina Arko<br />
Grace Armstrong<br />
Roger Armstrong<br />
Jim Arneill<br />
Tudi Arneill<br />
Jill Arnson<br />
Hiroko Asaeda<br />
Connie Asher<br />
Front Range Antique Power<br />
Association<br />
Bill Atkinson<br />
Fran Augenblick<br />
Jessica Avila<br />
Patricia Babiarz<br />
Fiona Bailey<br />
Jonathan Bair<br />
Katie Bair<br />
Barbara Baldwin<br />
Pam Baldwin<br />
uMB Bank<br />
uMB Bank<br />
Angus Barber<br />
Eleanor Von Bargen<br />
Irene Shepard 205<br />
Julia Sherry 297<br />
Elizabeth Singer 244<br />
Marilyn Skelton 768<br />
Edward Stearns 545<br />
Elise Storey 241<br />
Michelle Thomas 297<br />
Cheryl Tittsworth-Lavender 269<br />
James Todd 233<br />
Lois Barnes<br />
Gerri Baron<br />
Gordon Baron<br />
Lisa Barr<br />
Donald Barrett<br />
ursula Barsch<br />
Maureen Bartizal<br />
Ann Bartlett<br />
Ginny Bartlett<br />
Richard Bartlett<br />
Hilary Barton<br />
Matt Bates<br />
Jo Bausch-Hammergren<br />
John Bayard<br />
Nora Kathleen Beales<br />
Anne Beard<br />
David Beaujon<br />
Nevin Bebee<br />
Jeff Bell<br />
Mary Bellamy<br />
April Bender<br />
Janie Bennett<br />
Phyllis Bennewitz<br />
Janis Bente<br />
Ruth Benton<br />
Eloise Berg<br />
Jeannette Berke<br />
Pat Todd 203<br />
Tonny Van Loij 491<br />
Eleanor Von Bargen 220<br />
Gary Waggoner 233<br />
Donna Walker 323<br />
Jean Williams 426<br />
Loraine Yeatts 553<br />
Diane Bernat<br />
Gabriella Bertelmann<br />
Mary Bettinger<br />
James Bicknell<br />
Sue Bicknell<br />
Chris Bierman<br />
Lisa Biggs<br />
Gail Bills<br />
Patti Bindner<br />
Yvonne Black<br />
Cara Blatter<br />
Hannah Blatter<br />
Vivian Blau<br />
Caroline Bloom<br />
Anne Bobal<br />
Andy Boian<br />
Neide Bollinger<br />
David Bolt<br />
Dylan Bolt<br />
Andrew Bonnett<br />
Megan Bowes<br />
Jessica Bowman<br />
Wayne Boykin<br />
Mike Boyle<br />
Sally Boyson<br />
Rosa-Lee Brace<br />
John Brackney<br />
Erika Brandt<br />
Beth Brenneman<br />
Beth Brocklesby<br />
Tamera Brooks<br />
Richard Brough<br />
Miryam Broughall<br />
James Brown<br />
Kathryn Brown<br />
Sara Brown<br />
Sherwood Brown<br />
Susan Bruce<br />
Elizabeth Brunk<br />
Susan Brunk<br />
Deborah Bruton<br />
Ian Buchanan<br />
Monterey Buchanan<br />
Claire Buhl<br />
David Bull<br />
Adam Burch<br />
Janet Burgess<br />
William Burgess<br />
John Burkert<br />
Jackson Burkholder<br />
Ramona Bystrom<br />
Christine Cain<br />
Preston Camp<br />
Cheryl Campbell<br />
Carol Canon<br />
Joseph Cantalini<br />
Ariday Caraveo<br />
Hadley Carmichael<br />
Mary Carnegie<br />
Kathleen Carothers<br />
Elaine Carr<br />
Linda Carr<br />
Rick Carrasco<br />
Patricia Carter<br />
Kathleen Caruso<br />
Lee Cassin<br />
Matt Casto<br />
Noel Cathey<br />
Christina Caulkins<br />
Leslie Cavness<br />
Ellen Cawthra<br />
Developmental Disability<br />
Resource Center<br />
Karyn Chaffin<br />
South Metro Chamber<br />
Lisa Chambers<br />
Barbara Chapman<br />
Joyce Chapman<br />
Lori Chappell<br />
Janette Chase<br />
Fran Chasson<br />
Mary Chavez<br />
Kathy Childs<br />
Mary Lee Chin<br />
Lorna Chorn<br />
Ryan Church<br />
Sarah Cieciek<br />
Adrienne St. Clair<br />
Peggy Clark<br />
Rebecca Clark-Boll<br />
Harlan Cleaver<br />
Karen Cleaver<br />
Elizabeth Clermont<br />
Christine Cloud<br />
Ashley Cloutier<br />
Pam Clute<br />
Donna Coates<br />
Patricia Coffey<br />
Steven Cogswell<br />
George Cole<br />
Josh Cole<br />
Ben Coleman<br />
Service Community<br />
Erin Conner<br />
Edward Connors<br />
Carolyn Cooley<br />
Dennis Coombs<br />
Pamela Cornelisse<br />
Daniel Corrigan<br />
Charlene Costain<br />
Catherine Costigan<br />
Diana Couvertier<br />
John Cowling<br />
Anita Cox<br />
Sandy Cox<br />
Audrey Coyle<br />
Susan Crane<br />
Bonnie Crawford<br />
Eleanor Cruise<br />
Angela Crump<br />
Florentina Cruz<br />
Sandy Cudlip<br />
Lee Curtis<br />
Lisa Dahl<br />
Lisa Damm<br />
Bill Daniels<br />
Deborah Darnell<br />
Jack Darnell<br />
Gillian Davies<br />
Bob Davis<br />
Teddy Davis<br />
Vineta Davis<br />
Pete Day<br />
Sue Day<br />
Gina DeCrescentis<br />
Amanda Deerr<br />
Jerimiah Deerr<br />
Trish DeLett<br />
Jo Delgado<br />
Doris Dempsey<br />
Garden Club of <strong>Denver</strong><br />
Jean Derr<br />
Rose Desmond<br />
RG Deubel<br />
Lynn Dexter<br />
Carla Deyoung<br />
Annie Dial<br />
Laura Diedrich<br />
Cristen Dixon<br />
Kathryn Dole<br />
Ryan Dole<br />
Mary Dooley<br />
Art Dorsey<br />
Ken Doss<br />
Nancy Downs<br />
Sarah Doyle<br />
Paul Dudzic<br />
Jayne Duey<br />
Leanne Duncan<br />
Wilma Dunias<br />
Gloria Dunn<br />
Kari Dunn<br />
Michelle Dunn<br />
Madeline Eagleton<br />
Dorothy Eberhard<br />
Gwendolyn Eden<br />
Eleanor Edwards<br />
Rian Edwards<br />
Lindsay Eichman<br />
Debra Elbeck<br />
Mary Elliman<br />
Beth Ellis<br />
Missy Ellis<br />
Eva Ernevad<br />
Karina Escobedo<br />
Linda Espinosa<br />
Geneviene Estes<br />
Lisa Estrada<br />
Stephen Euler<br />
Andrea Evans<br />
Mo Ewing<br />
Victor Fabrizio<br />
Jan Fahs<br />
Janet Fairs<br />
David Falconieri<br />
Deborah Fallin<br />
Micah Farfour<br />
James Farrell<br />
Elyana Feldman<br />
Bruce Ferguson<br />
Fete Fete<br />
Madalene Fetsch<br />
Kathy Fiebig<br />
Faith Field<br />
Jill Fielder<br />
Linda Fields<br />
Carla Finch<br />
Rachel Fine<br />
Valerie Finholm<br />
Tina Fiorini<br />
Emily Fisher<br />
Fran Fisher<br />
Joanne Fisher<br />
Marilyn Fiske<br />
Jan Fitzpatrick<br />
Kelly Fitzpatrick<br />
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<strong>2011</strong> vOLUNTEERs<br />
Devra Fogel<br />
Alan Forrest<br />
Jeanne Fowle<br />
Brenna Fowler<br />
Raymond Fowlkes<br />
Sylvia Francis<br />
Soffia Frangos<br />
Margy Frank<br />
Joan Franson<br />
Jennifer Fredrickson<br />
Doris Freestone<br />
Leonard Freestone<br />
Judy French<br />
Keith French<br />
John Freyer<br />
Bob Frichtel<br />
Jane Frobose<br />
Jean Fryefield<br />
Juli Furgeson<br />
Emily Furseth<br />
Marta Garay<br />
Celena Garcia<br />
Marie Garcia<br />
Laura Gardner<br />
Ellen Geier<br />
Shirley Geist<br />
Michael Gellner<br />
Judy Genrich<br />
Betsy Georgitis<br />
Al Gerace<br />
Rick Gershman<br />
Karen Gettinger<br />
Carmen Gibson<br />
Lori Giesecke<br />
Ashley Giles<br />
Kathleen Gill<br />
Linnea Gillman<br />
Katherine Gilruth<br />
32<br />
Sydney Glick<br />
Mary Gloven<br />
Deborah Godshall<br />
Jim Golanty<br />
Sunny Golder<br />
Alexander Gonzales<br />
Janice Gonzales<br />
Julian Gonzales<br />
Dana Goodier<br />
Arianna Goodman<br />
Humsini Gopal<br />
Char Gottlieb<br />
Mindy Gottsegen<br />
Jo Ann Graham<br />
Christine Grawemeyer<br />
Anne Green<br />
Rick Greene<br />
Kim Greenwood<br />
Daniel Gregory<br />
Jamie Gregory<br />
Paul Grenney<br />
Marcia Gresty<br />
Kathi Grider<br />
Carol Griesemer<br />
Lindsey Griffin<br />
Kathleen Grisby<br />
Ghislaine Griswold<br />
Martha Groebe<br />
Barbara Grohoski<br />
Individual Volunteers and<br />
Groups<br />
Sharon Guenther<br />
Alexander Gunn<br />
Robert Von Gunten<br />
Leigh Ann Guthrie<br />
Robert Haddock<br />
Nancy Haldi<br />
Doug Hall<br />
Annetta Halog<br />
Mary Hamilton<br />
Patricia Hamilton<br />
Kathleen Hamm<br />
Christa Hammel<br />
Cindy Hanna<br />
Derek Hannon<br />
Shirley Hanson<br />
Taylor Hanson<br />
Marianna Harris<br />
Lori Harryman<br />
Beth Hart<br />
Kathy Hartman<br />
Katie Harwood<br />
Susie Hawes<br />
Sebastian Hayman<br />
Don Hazlett<br />
D.J. Head<br />
Christina Heard<br />
Kris Hedberg<br />
Fred Hegel<br />
April Heilshorn<br />
Betsy Henderson<br />
Marsha Hennessy<br />
Andine Hennig<br />
Ann Henson<br />
Warren Henson<br />
Andy Herb<br />
Candace Herbic<br />
Mary Hewett<br />
JeanAnn Vander Heyden<br />
Brenda Parsons - Hier<br />
Peter Hier<br />
Laura Higgins<br />
Rob Hilken<br />
Joan Hitt<br />
Robert Hoffman<br />
Andrea Holzberger<br />
Kittie Hook<br />
Sally Hooks<br />
Jennifer Hoots<br />
Patricia Horgan<br />
Barbara Horovitz<br />
Gerald Horst<br />
Theodosia Hoskell<br />
Sandie Howard<br />
Lauren Hoylman<br />
Joan Hruby<br />
Rosemary Huff<br />
Dale Huffner<br />
Joe Huggins<br />
Nancy Hughes<br />
Rick Hum<br />
Kelly Hummel<br />
Linda Hundley<br />
Pat Hunt<br />
Peggy Hupp<br />
Julie Hurley<br />
Beth Hurliman<br />
Tokiyo Imanaka<br />
Cristina Insler<br />
Van Gilder Insurance<br />
Intuit<br />
Larry Jackel<br />
Elaine Jackson<br />
Ellen Jacobson<br />
Trina Jacobson<br />
Amonrut Jaimoon<br />
Carol Jandrlich<br />
Chuck Javernick<br />
Kathy Jeffrey<br />
Judy Jehn<br />
Noel Jensen<br />
Margaret Jespersen<br />
Jorge Jimenez<br />
Louise St. John-Lee<br />
Barbara Johnson<br />
Kay Johnson<br />
Paul Johnson<br />
Ruthie Johnson<br />
Raymond Jolly<br />
Ann Jones<br />
Nancy Jones<br />
Barbara De Jong<br />
Holly Joyce<br />
Lois Kahn<br />
Deborah Kaller<br />
Joshua Kamien<br />
Sabrina Kane<br />
Kerstin Karloev<br />
Mark Karlok<br />
Sharon Keith<br />
Charlene Kelly<br />
Connie Kelly<br />
Rachel Kelly<br />
Julaine Kennedy<br />
Robin Kennedy<br />
Michelle Kerr<br />
Barbara Kieswetter<br />
Kathryn Killberg<br />
Terri King<br />
Walter King<br />
Mary Kirby<br />
Richard Kirk<br />
Susana Kirk<br />
Brian Kirsch<br />
Kerry Kirschman<br />
Susan Klein<br />
Anne Klenk<br />
Melissa Klenk<br />
Karen Klerk<br />
Toni Knight<br />
Larry Knowles<br />
Joyce Koch<br />
Emily Kosina<br />
Jennifer Kurtz<br />
Paula Kurtz<br />
Lee Kuruganti<br />
Amanda Lacy<br />
Jerry Ladd<br />
Ellie Landry<br />
Elayna Langbecker<br />
Anna Maria Larsen<br />
Denise Larson<br />
Barbara Laudeman<br />
Jan Leavitt<br />
Jennifer Leavitt<br />
MJ Lechner<br />
Sook Lee<br />
Gloria Lefree<br />
Sarah Lehan<br />
Karen Lehrer<br />
Hui Lin Leung<br />
Barry Levene<br />
Karen Levin<br />
Alan Levine<br />
Chelsy Lewis<br />
Nancy Lewis<br />
Teri Linn<br />
Les Lippy<br />
Carla Littlefield<br />
Dominic Lloyd<br />
Patricia Lloyd<br />
Elaine Lockey<br />
Harold Logan<br />
Tonny Van Loij<br />
Autumn Long<br />
Merrie Longfield<br />
Joan Van Loozenoord<br />
Jonathan Lorincz<br />
Ed Lubow<br />
Ikuko Lubow<br />
Goldie Ludovici<br />
Nancy Luginbill<br />
Pamela Lugo<br />
Kelly Lynch<br />
Judy Lynn<br />
Gerald Lieberman, M.D.<br />
Karen Maccluskey<br />
Jan MacKenzie<br />
Lisa Mackessy<br />
Susan MacNicholas<br />
Tasha Maestas<br />
Mae Magee<br />
Claire Magrath<br />
Monica Lynne Mahoney<br />
Mary Beth Mainero<br />
Dale Major<br />
Gregory Makar<br />
Maureen Makin<br />
Susan Mamich<br />
Cathy Mandel<br />
Nancy Mandel<br />
Richard Mandelson<br />
Preston Mann<br />
Janet Manning<br />
Heather Manone<br />
Marlowe Marbry<br />
Paula Marchionda<br />
Rebecca Marquardt<br />
Stewart Marshall<br />
Courtney Marsters<br />
Jessica Martin<br />
Elizabeth Marzonie<br />
Jim Marzonie<br />
Carla Mascarenas<br />
Joe Mascarenas<br />
Jennifer May<br />
Tina May-Gamboa<br />
Linda Mayer<br />
Robyn Mayer<br />
Lois Mayerchak<br />
Leah Mayhew-Lomo<br />
Anne McCready<br />
Carol McDaniel<br />
Shirlee McDaniels<br />
Diane McDougall<br />
Sherrie McGee<br />
Kate McGhee<br />
Mari Lu McGinnis<br />
Pam McGivern<br />
Michael McGrane<br />
Eugene McGuire<br />
Barbara McIntire<br />
Jackie McLauchlan<br />
Donna McLellan<br />
Jeff McMahan<br />
Diana McMeeking<br />
Kate McMurtry<br />
Shawn McQuerry<br />
Shirley Meier<br />
Mike Meisinger<br />
Angela Meislahn<br />
Diane Melara<br />
Wendy Menefee<br />
Margaret Merritt<br />
Connie Merz<br />
Rosalie Metzger<br />
Linda Meyer<br />
Tara Michelli<br />
Jessi Miller<br />
Pene Miller<br />
Rodney Miller<br />
Tamar Miller<br />
Anne Mills<br />
Dawn Mitchell<br />
Nancy Mitchell<br />
Mary Moeser<br />
Peg Montagne<br />
Neil Montague<br />
Sharon Montague<br />
Daphne Moo-Young<br />
George Moo-Young<br />
Ann Moore<br />
Ann Moore<br />
Rena Moore<br />
Juanita Morales<br />
Jan Moran<br />
Janet Mordecai<br />
Ed Morgan<br />
Frank Morrey<br />
Elizabeth Morrin<br />
Jerry Morris<br />
John Morris-Reihl<br />
Peggy Morrison<br />
Daniel Moskowitz<br />
Herman Motz<br />
Nancy Moulton<br />
Jon Mugglestone<br />
Brian Mulligan<br />
Shelby Mulverhill<br />
Joan Mund<br />
Michael Murphy<br />
Taylor Murray<br />
Jolaine Murrell<br />
Alizabeth Muscia<br />
Jeanne Najar<br />
Kazuko Nakayama<br />
Maisa Nammari<br />
Purna Nanawala<br />
Maya Neff<br />
Helen Nelson<br />
Jeannette Nelson<br />
Nancy Neupert<br />
Werner Neupert<br />
Lynda Newbold<br />
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<strong>2011</strong> vOLUNTEERs<br />
Ellen Nielsen<br />
Sharon Noe<br />
Julie Nolan<br />
Bob Nold<br />
Nazli Nomanbhoy<br />
Kay Norman<br />
Lynn Novitsky<br />
Marion Nutt<br />
Nancy O’Brien<br />
Ruth O’Brien<br />
Maryann O’Connor<br />
Corinne O’Doherty<br />
Diane O’Donnell<br />
Linda O’Leary<br />
Dr Bruce Ogin<br />
Danielle Okin<br />
Sara Oldham<br />
Gary Olds<br />
Marge Oleson<br />
Nate Olk<br />
Peggy Olsen<br />
Connie Olson<br />
Jeanne Olson<br />
Reiko Omura<br />
Gordon Onstot<br />
Mary Onstot<br />
William Otto<br />
Stephanie Owens<br />
Tony Owens<br />
William Owens<br />
Karen Pacyga<br />
Kevin Padgett<br />
Anne Paetz<br />
Betty Jo Page<br />
Ronda Palsulich<br />
Eileen Pappas<br />
Jane Parker-Ambrose<br />
Tracey Parrish<br />
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Stephanie Pastore<br />
Karen Patton<br />
Heidi Pawlowski<br />
Mary Pedzick<br />
Kaiser Permanente<br />
Kristine Persun<br />
Les Petrash<br />
Tracey Petruff<br />
Judy Wallace Petty<br />
Christine Pfaff<br />
Frieda Pfahl<br />
Cindy Phelps<br />
Kristi Phillips<br />
Barbara Pickering<br />
Kathy Pielsticker<br />
Kathleen Pietrafeso<br />
Susan Pigott<br />
Arunkumar Pillai<br />
Marilyn Pittman<br />
Nick Pizzuti<br />
Cathy Poe<br />
David Polich<br />
Howard Pollack<br />
Ted Pomeroy<br />
Monica Pope<br />
Jonathan Powell<br />
William Powell<br />
Hillary Presecan<br />
Mel Preusser<br />
Charlene Pritchett<br />
CONTECH Construction<br />
Products<br />
Ann Prouty<br />
Jeanette Pryor<br />
Annastasia Psitos<br />
Kimberly Pugliese<br />
Fazia Qureshi<br />
Jeff & Judy Race<br />
Judith Racine<br />
Sharon Rafferty<br />
Leila Raim<br />
Gerardo Ramirez<br />
Jeane Ratliff<br />
Alison Recek<br />
Jean Reding<br />
Suzanne Regan<br />
Frances Regner<br />
Susan Rehrig<br />
Connie Resley<br />
Rebecca Rhyme<br />
Ken Rich<br />
Alan Richardson<br />
Juliann Richardson<br />
Angie Rick<br />
Samatha Ricks<br />
Peggy Rideout<br />
Tom Riedel<br />
Amy Rittenhouse<br />
Annie Roberge<br />
Ann Roberts<br />
Donna Roberts<br />
Jody Roberts<br />
Tori Roberts<br />
Gesa Robeson<br />
Nichole Robillard<br />
Sheila Robinson<br />
Roselee Robison<br />
Kenneth Roche<br />
Angelique Rodriguez<br />
Mackenzie Roebuck-Walsh<br />
Valery Rosenow<br />
Chris Ross<br />
Joyce Ross<br />
Helga Roths<br />
Jeanne Rubin<br />
Natalie Ruhe<br />
Lillian Ruiz<br />
Bob Rushmore<br />
Paula Rutan<br />
Robert Rutherford<br />
Tina Rutherford<br />
Renee Ryan<br />
Susan Ryke<br />
Lisa Sabia<br />
Andrea Sahlen<br />
Judy Brown Santambrogio<br />
Emi Scala<br />
Bob Schaffer<br />
David Schallert<br />
Bill Schapley<br />
Lindsey Schmalz<br />
Ryan Schmitt<br />
Russell Schmuhl<br />
Karen Schoen<br />
Ralston Valley High School<br />
Crystal Schooley<br />
Nancy Schotters<br />
Vernon Schreiner<br />
Kathleen Schroeder<br />
Marilyn Schroeder<br />
Beth Schutt<br />
Joan Schwarz<br />
Cynthia Scott<br />
Pat Scott<br />
Sally Selim<br />
Judy Sellers<br />
Kevin Sexton<br />
Rosemary Shaffer<br />
James Shaney<br />
Jill Shannon<br />
Susan Shannon<br />
Armine Shanoyan<br />
Debbie Shapiro<br />
Susan Sharp<br />
Mary Shaver<br />
Connie Shaw<br />
Kristin Shaw<br />
Mark & Kathy Sheehan<br />
Rod Sheffield<br />
Andrea Shelby<br />
Yi Shen<br />
Irene Shepard<br />
Julia Sherry<br />
Pam Shillam<br />
Gabe Shilling<br />
Kate Shimer<br />
Sherice Shiner<br />
Judith Sholl<br />
Philip Shrigley<br />
Ayisha Siddiqua<br />
Candy Siderius<br />
JoAnn Simmon<br />
Shawn Simmons<br />
Bruno De Simone<br />
Laura Simpkiss<br />
Elizabeth Singer<br />
Georgia Sipes<br />
Mike Sipes<br />
Marilyn Skelton<br />
Linda Smith<br />
Phyllis Smith<br />
Stanley Smookler<br />
Sandy Snyder<br />
Heather Soistmann<br />
Joseph Solomon<br />
Joyce Solomon<br />
Peggy Solomon<br />
Bertha Solov<br />
Jill Sousa<br />
Kathy Speicher<br />
Nancy Sprague<br />
Connie St.Clair<br />
Staff Staff<br />
Kay Stafford<br />
Marilyn Stark<br />
Jan Stauffer<br />
Edward Stearns<br />
Hallie Steinbach<br />
Jean Stevenson<br />
Sean Stevenson<br />
Michelle Stevinson<br />
Anna Stewart<br />
Kathleen Stewart<br />
Valerie Stewart<br />
Anita Stockton<br />
Mimi Stockwell<br />
Elise Storey<br />
Terry Stumpf<br />
Eric Suggs<br />
Marlys Sukut<br />
Karen Sulzer<br />
Sydney Summers<br />
Judy Svenson<br />
Emily Switzer<br />
Paula Szilard<br />
Karol Talbert<br />
Jennifer Tallmadge<br />
Myles Tangalin<br />
Bea Taplin<br />
Carolyn Taschdjian<br />
Anne Tatlow<br />
Breck Tatum<br />
Judy Tauchen<br />
Jacquie Taylor<br />
Teresa Taylor<br />
Tech Team<br />
Milo Tedstrom<br />
Ryan Teliczan<br />
Diana Thomas<br />
Michelle Thomas<br />
Dana Thompson<br />
Margot Thompson<br />
Jay Bea Thorniley<br />
Andrea Thurber<br />
Virginia Till<br />
Beverly Tinnell<br />
Cheryl Tittsworth-<br />
Lavender<br />
Hazuki Tochihara<br />
Amanda Todd<br />
James Todd<br />
Lisa Todd<br />
Patricia Todd<br />
Ana Tolentino<br />
Mariko Tominaga<br />
Trevor Toms<br />
Alex Tonkinson<br />
Darlene Toomey<br />
Marie Torreano<br />
Margaret Towle<br />
Barbara Trotsky<br />
Steffan Tubbs<br />
Janet Tucker<br />
Becca Turbov<br />
Kate Turrill<br />
Robyn ukockis<br />
Johnson and Wales<br />
university<br />
Heather utecht<br />
Cindy Valdeck<br />
Jan Vandevanter<br />
Andrea Vansteenhouse<br />
Linda Vargas<br />
Michael Vaughn<br />
Katarina Veljkovic<br />
Jennifer Verprauskus<br />
Robert Vick<br />
Katie Vidic<br />
Kat Viverito<br />
Gary Waggoner<br />
Lanny Waguespack<br />
Rebecca Wahlberg<br />
Mary Lou Waldman<br />
Julie Waldner<br />
Aimee Walker<br />
Donna Walker<br />
Joyce Walker<br />
Laurie Walker<br />
Charles Walters<br />
Debbie Walters<br />
Meghan Wanucha<br />
Karen Warren<br />
Richard Warren<br />
Betty Waschall<br />
Lucia Waterman<br />
Genie Waters<br />
Caroline Watson<br />
Sammie Watson<br />
June Watzman<br />
Tracy Wazny<br />
Bea Weaver<br />
Martha Weaver<br />
Olie Webb<br />
Michael Weber<br />
Molly Weber<br />
Jewel Wegs<br />
Barbara Weintraub<br />
Riley Weisenburger<br />
Madeliene Weitzner<br />
Florence Welch<br />
Lisa Wermeling<br />
Isabel Werner<br />
Ellen Westbrook<br />
Julie Westerdahl<br />
Jessica White<br />
Ernie Whitford<br />
Carol Wickham<br />
Shilo Wilkinson<br />
Liz Willcockson<br />
Annemarie Williams<br />
Jean Williams<br />
Leslie Williams<br />
Nancy Williams<br />
Peggy Williams<br />
Carl Wilson<br />
Hope Wilson<br />
Linda Good Wilson<br />
Marianne Winans<br />
Rachel Wojcik<br />
Nelda Wojsznarowicz<br />
Heather Wood<br />
Myke Woods<br />
Charlie Woolley<br />
Marcia Wright<br />
Susan Yates<br />
Loraine Yeatts<br />
Barbara Yochem<br />
Core Power Yoga<br />
Seiko Yoshikawa<br />
Adrienne Young<br />
Barbara R. Young<br />
Barbara Young<br />
Mark Zammuto<br />
Linda Zaparanick<br />
Tracy Zarlengo<br />
Linda Zinn<br />
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PERENNiAL fRiENds sOciETy mEmBERs As Of JUNE 6, 2012<br />
In gratitude to our foresighted friends who have demonstrated their commitment to <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong><br />
through a planned gift, the <strong>Gardens</strong> has established the Perennial Friends Society. Membership is open to all<br />
individuals who have made an estate provision for the <strong>Gardens</strong> or a planned or deferred gift.<br />
S. Lorraine Adams<br />
and Deborah M. Horner<br />
Hartman Axley<br />
Patricia Baker<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Baldwin<br />
Dr. Paul H. Barrett<br />
Ms. C. C. Barton<br />
Florence Best<br />
Anne T. Bobal<br />
Dorothy and Jim Borland<br />
Dr. Sally J. Boyson<br />
Rosa-Lee Brace<br />
Mrs. Mackintosh Brown<br />
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Bulpitt<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William P. Burger<br />
Ms. Charlene Butler<br />
Mrs. Frances F. Cameron<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Clark<br />
Mr. George Cole<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Connors<br />
Ms. Ann L. Crammond<br />
Jane B Davis and Tim Davis<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ebrahimi<br />
Mrs. Walter C. Emery<br />
Stephanie J. Franklin<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Freyer<br />
Mr. Thomas J. Gibson<br />
Solange G. Gignac<br />
Marilyn Girouard<br />
Ms. Syd Glick<br />
Deborah and James Golanty<br />
Linda Goto<br />
Ms. Janet Grant<br />
Newell and Judy Grant<br />
Ms. Cindy Hagerman<br />
Ms. Carole Harrison<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday<br />
Susie and Michael Hawes<br />
Mrs. Jane C. Hays<br />
Ms. Sarah T. Hodge<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Hurtt<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Kany<br />
Lisa and Robert Kessler<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Kirk<br />
Bonnie J. Kissling<br />
Col. Robert L. Krueger<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Kurtz<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Littlepage<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McLaughlin<br />
Barbara Miller<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Milzer<br />
Mrs. John C. Mitchell, III<br />
Ms. Harlyn Mlynek<br />
Mrs. Janet R. Mordecai<br />
Ron W. Neel<br />
Ms. Susan E. Osgood<br />
Mrs. Marjorie A. Petersen<br />
Ms. Deborah Phillips<br />
Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Rainer<br />
Dr. Kenneth A. Switzer<br />
and Dr. Charlotte A. Redden<br />
Mrs. Paul Roads<br />
Dina and Ken Robke<br />
Chris & Jerry Ross<br />
Debra Schaefer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Schultz<br />
Mary A. Schultz<br />
Mrs. Merrill Shields and Dr. M.<br />
Ray Thomasson<br />
Dr. Moras L. Shubert<br />
Florence Smith<br />
Ms. Gayle Stallings<br />
Mrs. John C. Stears<br />
Carol Svendsen and Jay L. Mead<br />
Mrs. Mickie Thurston<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Turetzky<br />
Bob Valerio<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff J. Wagner<br />
Ms. Barbara N. Walton<br />
Andrea and John Westcott<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. White III<br />
Mrs. Esther L. Witte<br />
Ms. Carol Wolf<br />
Linda & Bob Zaparanick<br />
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mORE ThAN $25,000<br />
Citizens of the Scientific and<br />
Cultural Facilities District<br />
Anna and John J. Sie Foundation<br />
The Anschutz Foundation<br />
Associates of <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong><br />
Bardsley Foundation<br />
Bellco Credit union<br />
Boettcher Foundation<br />
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation<br />
BP America, Inc.<br />
CenturyLink<br />
Colorado Garden Show, Inc.<br />
Mrs. Stasia Davison<br />
The <strong>Denver</strong> Foundation<br />
Mr. Kevin Duncan and Ms. Leanne J. Paez<br />
Duncan<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Elliman<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Freyer<br />
Gertrude Grant<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Grant<br />
Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust<br />
Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation<br />
Kaiser Permanente<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Lance Kitt<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Ladd<br />
The Ladd Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Logan, Jr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Paul Luce<br />
Peter and Betsy Luce Family Fund<br />
Jonathan Merage Foundation<br />
Mrs. Janet R. Mordecai<br />
Daniel and Janet Mordecai Foundation<br />
Schlessman Family Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Schotters<br />
Mrs. Thomas E. Taplin<br />
Thomas and Beatrice Taplin Fund<br />
uMB Bank<br />
Dr. John L. Wiberg<br />
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$10,000 – $24,999<br />
AMG National Trust Bank<br />
Mrs. Sue M. Cannon<br />
Christina Caulkins<br />
Colorado Creative Industries<br />
Thomas and Noel Congdon<br />
DBC Irrigation Supply<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> Guild<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> Center for the Performing Arts<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> Foundation<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> Post Charities<br />
Katie and Mark Dickson<br />
Ebrahimi Family Foundation<br />
Mrs. Walter C. Emery<br />
Gloria J. Englefield Estate<br />
Harmes C. Fishback Foundation<br />
The Garden Club of <strong>Denver</strong><br />
Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado<br />
The Grainger Foundation<br />
W.W. Grainger, Inc.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Newell M. Grant<br />
Mrs. William W. Grant<br />
Hewit Family Foundation<br />
Intrepid Potash, Inc.<br />
Kenneth King Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Kurtz, Jr.<br />
Katherine Loo and Jim Raughton<br />
Timothy & Bernadette Marquez Foundation<br />
McDonald’s Corporation<br />
Merrill Lynch<br />
National Museumof the American Indian<br />
Perry & Co. Real Estate Professionals<br />
Mrs. Marjorie A. Petersen<br />
William D. Radichel Foundation<br />
Mrs. Benjamin F. Stapleton<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Walker Stapleton<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Taylor<br />
Ted Washburne<br />
$5,000 – $9,999<br />
Association of Zoological Horticulture<br />
Baker Hostetler, LLP<br />
Andy and Alexis Boian<br />
Mrs. Frances F. Cameron<br />
Center For Plant Conservation<br />
Chipotle Mexican Grill<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Connors<br />
Mrs. Cortland Dietler<br />
Dovetail Solutions<br />
Mr. James R. Erwin<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Alan F. Fox<br />
GH Phipps Construction Companies<br />
Mr. Thomas J. Gibson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gordon<br />
Hallador Petroleum Company<br />
Mrs. Eileen Honnen<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Kany<br />
Lisa and Robert Kessler<br />
Kessler & Company Investments, Inc.<br />
Ms. Kathy Martinez<br />
Ms. Holly McDonald<br />
The McGraw-Hill Companies<br />
Newmont Mining Corporation<br />
Northern Trust Bank<br />
Northwestern Mutual<br />
Kathy and Ken Peterson<br />
Porter Adventist Hospital<br />
Edward T. and Eleanor Quick Foundation<br />
Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Rainer<br />
Ms. Susan G. Raymond<br />
Chris & Jerry Ross<br />
Dick Schmidt Estate<br />
Ms. Ellen Scott<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Dilworth P. Sellers<br />
Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care<br />
Ms. Michelle Sie Whitten and Mr. Tom Whitten<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Stamper<br />
Sterne-Elder Memorial Trust<br />
Mr. Don S. Tokunaga<br />
Toyota - <strong>Denver</strong> Region Toyota Dealers Assn.<br />
Mr. David Vermeer<br />
Mr. Brian R. Vogt<br />
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Wells Fargo<br />
Wynkoop Brewing Company<br />
$2,500 – $4,999<br />
Accenture<br />
Katie and Adam Agron<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aljinovich<br />
Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis and Mr. Anthony Davis<br />
Mrs. Barbara H. Baldwin<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Baldwin<br />
Bank of America Charitable Foundation<br />
James Barlett<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Bertoli<br />
Ms. Katherine S. Borgen and Mr. Bjorn K. Borgen<br />
Cassidy Turley Fuller Real Estate<br />
Frances Charsky Fund<br />
Mrs. Janette W. Chase<br />
Clif Bar & Company<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Collister<br />
Peter and Meredith Coors<br />
Ms. Michelle Crystal and Mr. Darren Crystal<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> Rose Society<br />
Mr. Garry Edwards and Ms. Evette Wilson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Fischer<br />
Jerry Gart Family Foundation<br />
Sissy and George Gibson<br />
Stan and Holiday Goodreau<br />
Mr. Robert S. Graham<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Grawemeyer<br />
Carol Tierney Griesemer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Frederic C. Hamilton<br />
The Frederic C. Hamilton Family Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Harley G. Higbie, Jr.<br />
Lorraine and Harley Higbie Fund<br />
Honnen Equipment Company<br />
Ms Kittie Hook and Mr. Charles Sheldon<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Hurtt<br />
Michael and Betsy Huseby<br />
Molly F. Jansen & Associates, P.C.<br />
Mr. Charles G. Kellogg and Ms. Tamara Fischer<br />
Johanna Elizabeth Kelly and Buzz Yancey<br />
Kinder - Morgan Foundation<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Kirk<br />
Frank and Monty Kugeler<br />
Land Title Guarantee Company<br />
Mr. Dominic Lloyd<br />
Loews <strong>Denver</strong> Hotel<br />
Charles and Brooke Maloy<br />
Mr. Terry J. Mather<br />
Mundus Bishop Design<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murray<br />
Murray Motor Imports<br />
Nexus Greenhouses<br />
Howard Noble and Susan Noble<br />
Allison and Nelson Perkins<br />
Mr. Steven Ring and Ms. Shan Ring<br />
Mrs. Jan Rosen<br />
Ms. Mary Ann Schultz<br />
Mrs. Cynthia Y. Scott and Mr. Peter Scott<br />
Karanina Sohn and Min Young Sohn<br />
The Sohn Family Foundation<br />
Stamper Family Foundation<br />
The Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation<br />
The Louis R. & Dorothy M. Meister Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin D. Trevor<br />
Van Gilder Insurance Corporation<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Veit<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ian Wolfe<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Woolley II<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Evan Zucker<br />
$1,000 – $2,499<br />
Ms. Cherry Aguirre<br />
Alerio Technology Group<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Alexander<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Alishio<br />
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation<br />
Lisa Anderson<br />
Anonymous<br />
Gail Armstrong<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Armstrong<br />
Denise Arnold<br />
Hartman Axley<br />
Mr. Derek Bamonte<br />
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Laura Barton and William Matthews<br />
Mrs. Pamela Beardsley<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beaupre<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Don Bechter<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Beck<br />
Bell Plumbing & Heating Co.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bellon<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Benson<br />
Bruce and Virginia C. Benson Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. George Bermant<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bermingham<br />
Bermingham Fund<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Scot Bestick<br />
Cheryl Blankemeier<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bock<br />
Mrs. Brooke Borgen<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Borus<br />
Jim and Darleen Boyle<br />
Ms. Mary Bradley<br />
Tim Bradley<br />
Mr. Marc Brombert<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brown<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Trevor S. Brown<br />
Mrs. Mackintosh Brown<br />
Sylvia Knobloch Brown Fund<br />
Timothy and Nancy Buese<br />
Mark and Jan Bundy<br />
Jim Burdick<br />
Jane Schultz Burnett and Bart Burnett<br />
Thomas Burns<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Glen T. Cahill, Jr.<br />
The Cahill Charitable Fund<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Campbell<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Brown W. Cannon, Jr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Carpenter<br />
Ms. Lelia Carroll<br />
Caulkins Family Foundation<br />
Leslie and Charles L. Cavness<br />
Terry Cekola and Julie Gore<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Chaney<br />
Ms. Carol Ciluffo<br />
Ms. Isabelle Clark<br />
Mrs. Sheila Cleworth<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Clinton<br />
The Clinton Companies<br />
Deborah and Jeff Coburn<br />
Mr. Don Collins<br />
Colorado Business Bank<br />
Colorado Metalsmithing Association<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Couzens<br />
Mr. Joe Covell<br />
John and Kay Cowling<br />
Ms. Anita Cox<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Davis<br />
Dr. Robert Dellavalle and Dr. Lisa Schilling<br />
<strong>Denver</strong> Water<br />
Ms. Kristi Dinner<br />
Julia K. Dobbins<br />
The Dobbins Foundation<br />
Charles and Lisa Duke<br />
Lisa and Scott Eldred<br />
EnCana Oil & Gas<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Englander<br />
Ms. Peggy Epand and Ms. Beth Weisberg<br />
Edward Erickson and Dea R. Shea<br />
Dana and Chuck Farmer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Ferguson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Finn<br />
Ms. Maureen Fitzgerald<br />
Dr. Kevin Fitzpatrick and Lon B. Mason<br />
Dr. Carlton Floyd<br />
Terrie Fontenot and Scott Richards<br />
Ms. Vickie Fresquez<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Fuller<br />
Ms. Patricia Gage and Mr. Rob Holway<br />
Rick and Margaret Garbe<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Gart<br />
The Gart Companies<br />
Jerry Gart Family Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. George P. Gastis<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Gephart<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Alex C. Gerace, Sr.<br />
Ms. Jennifer Gifford<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaufmann<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Parmer Gillespie<br />
Mr. Philip Good<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Goodwyn III<br />
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Grossman<br />
Gulley Greenhouse, Inc.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Nick J. Hackstock<br />
Judge Kerry Hada<br />
Mr. Charles Halaska, Jr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hammell<br />
The Hartford Life Insurance Company<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William Harvey<br />
Ms. Jane Hastings<br />
Susie and Michael Hawes<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew S. Hayes<br />
Gina Heathman and Rick Romano<br />
HGTV<br />
Mrs. Deanne Hoaglund<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thane R. Hodson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Graham E. Hollis<br />
Hollis Family Fund<br />
Mr. Lynn E. Hornbrook and<br />
Ms. Lynda A. McNeive<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hudon<br />
Mrs. Deidre Hunter<br />
Ms. Patricia Huntley<br />
Ms. Kathryn Huwaldt<br />
Margaret Jackson and Michael Stenberg<br />
Mr. Mark G. Jennings<br />
Mrs. Deborah Johnson<br />
Mrs. Leslie A. Johnson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jones<br />
Michael and Yun Hui Kehoe<br />
Barbara J. Kelley<br />
Tonya and Patrick Kelly<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Kemp<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mariner Kemper<br />
Ms. Deborah Kennedy<br />
Ms. Diane Kimmell<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Kinney<br />
Diana Kinsey and Mike Kinsey<br />
Mrs. Suzanne Kintzele<br />
Mr. Peter J. Kirsch and Ms. Pat Reynolds<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Klugman<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Konkel<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Kurtz<br />
Anna Maria and Les Larsen<br />
Scott Lauck<br />
Mrs. Kay Lawrence<br />
The David & Katherine Lawrence Foundation<br />
Dr. Kathleen A. Leavy<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leone<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Lofgren<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Madden, Jr.<br />
Mr. Shawn Zinnen and Mrs. Lisa Maier<br />
Maintenance of <strong>Denver</strong>, Inc.<br />
Dr. and Mrs. J. Michael Maloney<br />
Mrs. Susan B. Mammel<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mandelson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Marquez<br />
Mr. Larry W. Martin<br />
Jenifer and Lance Marx<br />
Mrs. Jan Mayer<br />
Richard D. McClure<br />
Mr. Jay McDonald<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Merage<br />
Micro Motion<br />
Mrs. Barbara Miller<br />
Heather and Mike Miller<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Milzer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison<br />
Laura Jane Musser Fund<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nelson<br />
Ms. Alexandra Nelson-Hill and Mr. James R. Hill<br />
Ms. Gay Niermann and Ms. Susan Stearns<br />
Mr. Philip J. Byrne II and Ms. Judy Noerr<br />
Mr. John F. Olmstead<br />
Ms. Karen Ortiz and Mr. Rick Hum<br />
Ms. Victoria C. Ovitz<br />
Ms. Ronda Palsulich<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Paulien<br />
Ms. Katherine Peck and Ms. Marla J. Williams<br />
Pedro’s Planet<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ben C. Peternell<br />
Mrs. Nicholas Petry<br />
Elmer F. Pierson Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore A. Pinkowitz<br />
Michael Porter and Cheryl Longtiv<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Potter<br />
Ms. Susan S. Probeck<br />
Ms. Nan Procknow<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Prokupek<br />
Ms. Joan Prusse and Mr. Robert E. Musgraves<br />
Ms. Jeanette Pryor and Mr. Linn Wilson<br />
Mrs. Carol Purdy<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Radecki<br />
Ms. Catherine Reedy<br />
Mr. Jim Reichert and Mr. Michael Grage<br />
Mr. Hugh L. Rice and Ms. Mary Schaefer<br />
Eric and Cari Riedlin<br />
Mr. Daniel L. Ritchie<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rodeno<br />
Mr. Richard Roman and Ms. Clara Restrepo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Roney<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin J. Rood, Jr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Root<br />
David and Sandy Rousseau<br />
Ms. Martha Rudolph and Mr. Robert Brown<br />
Mr. Darrin Sacks and Ms. Beth Dickhaus<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Hank Schaller<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schlessman<br />
Dr. Evan Schwartz<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Shaffer<br />
Robert and Cynthia Shaiman<br />
Mrs. Warren Sheridan<br />
Ms. Julia Sherry<br />
Mrs. Merrill Shields and Dr. M. Ray Thomasson<br />
Mr. Mike Shimizu<br />
Silver Dollar Questers<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Simmons<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sisk, Jr.<br />
Nancy and Gary Slimak<br />
Ms. Patricia Somerville<br />
Mr. Dennis Southwick<br />
Sally P. Stabler and Carl White<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Stava<br />
Ms. Clarie Stilwell<br />
Ms. Kathy Strandberg<br />
Mr. Kenneth Suess<br />
Mr. William O. Sweeney<br />
Mr. Joey Terriquez<br />
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Mr. James Theye and Ms. Dee Chirafisi<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Thomason<br />
Jack and Konnie Thompson<br />
Stephanie Titus and David Cardegna<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Todd<br />
Mr. John Trueblood<br />
Mr. Steffan Tubbs<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Vasilius<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thom Vernon<br />
Kevin Vollmer and Brigid Vollmer O’Connor<br />
Wagner Equipment Co.<br />
Joy Wall<br />
Mr. James Wallace<br />
Weckbaugh Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Welch<br />
Ms. Nicole Westbrook<br />
Mrs. Joan M. Whitbeck and Mrs. Kate Cerullo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Travis White<br />
Mr. Eddie D. Williams<br />
Ms. Marla J. Williams and Ms. Katherine Peck<br />
Ms. Ann Wilson and Mr. Barney Wilson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Wilson<br />
Ms. Rebekah Wilson<br />
Ms. Carol Wolf<br />
Mr. Frederick Wolfe<br />
Wolfe Design House, LLC<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Woods<br />
Linda & Bob Zaparanick<br />
Tracy and Tim Zarlengo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis A. Zeigler<br />
Wallace and Cynthia Zellmer<br />
$500 – $999<br />
1375 High Street<br />
AIA Industries, Inc.<br />
American Clayworks & Supply Co<br />
Eleanor Andrade<br />
Applewood Seed Company<br />
Barrett D. and Kristin K. Baker<br />
Mrs. Maureen Barker<br />
Barre Colorado<br />
Theresa and Scott Beck<br />
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Mr. Christopher Bierman<br />
Joseph B. Blake<br />
<strong>Botanic</strong>al Interests, Inc.<br />
Lawrence and Joan Brennan<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Brogan<br />
Burwell Industries, Inc.|<br />
Margot Elena Design Library<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Calkins<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Camacho<br />
Dale Cantwell and Pamela Ray<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carter<br />
Mary Lee Chin and James Wagenlander<br />
Colorado Dermatologic Society<br />
Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs<br />
Mr. Robert W. Cox, Jr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Coyle<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Davis<br />
Lisa and Brian Davis<br />
Sebastian De Atucha and Kristina Baker<br />
Ms. Robin Doerr<br />
Kathryn and Gary Dudley<br />
Mrs. Maud B. Duke<br />
Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Engebretsen<br />
Robert Foss<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Fox<br />
Friends and Neighbors, Ltd.<br />
Front Range Antique Power Association<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Fuller<br />
Fuller Family Fund<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Vere Gaynor<br />
Gaynor Family Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Gelt<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gillis<br />
Marsha and Mark Giordano<br />
Ms. Lynda Goldstein<br />
Dr. Burton P. Golub<br />
Ms. Sue L. Grace<br />
Rustin and Tinku Greenstreet<br />
Bonnie & Paul V. Grenney<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Hammond<br />
Martin and Julie Harrington<br />
Ms. Marilyn Harris and Mr. Bob Harris<br />
Adam and Hilary Haynes<br />
Jeffrey and Judith Herm<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hill<br />
Ms. Judith M. Hire<br />
Mrs. Darlene Holben<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Curt Hull<br />
Mr. and Mrs. George G. Hutchison<br />
IBM International Matching Grants<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Jackson<br />
JBK Landscape, Inc.<br />
Joe Lynch Electrical Co.<br />
Kirk Johnson and Chase DeForest<br />
Mr. Robert Keller<br />
Ms. Polly A. Kemp<br />
Mrs. Walter Koelbel<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Korinek<br />
Deane Kreitler and Ansley Kreitler<br />
Dr. Sarada Krishnan<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Landgraf<br />
Mr. Scott M. Linn<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Edison Liu<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Luff<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Lyons<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Claude M. Maer, Jr.<br />
Marshall-Rodeno Associated<br />
Mr. and Mrs. J. Landis Martin<br />
Mr. Douglas R. McCallum and Ms. Diana Neff<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James McCotter<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Don McCourt<br />
Brian and Angela Midtbo<br />
Jack Finlaw and Gregory Movesian<br />
Drs. Jennifer and Richard Neale<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Nichols<br />
Ms. Patricia Nichols<br />
Ms. Tricia Nichols<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Will F. Nicholson, Jr.<br />
Judith O’Connor and Paul Briggs<br />
Paul R. Ost and N. William Biles<br />
Baba and Tom Owen<br />
Ms. Angela Oxenreider<br />
Lisa and Jonathan Perlmutter<br />
Prologis<br />
Ms. Shannon Rapp<br />
Amy and John Rassman<br />
Republic National Distributing Company<br />
Dr. and Mrs. John F. Roberts<br />
Mr. Gregory Ross and Mr. Brad Wellens<br />
Ms. Shuiko Sakai<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mark N. Savit<br />
Ms. Mary B. Schaefer<br />
Mr. Richard Schirrmacher<br />
Ms. Elizabeth Schlosser<br />
B.J. Scott<br />
Mr. George Sellman and Ms. Julie Mordecai<br />
Seventh Generation/Marketing Werks<br />
Dr. Moras L. Shubert<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William Sinclaire II<br />
Anne Smith<br />
Ms. Mary Smith<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Strear<br />
Mr. Andrew A. Sweet and Ms. Nancy Rainwater<br />
Nick and Jo Thomaidis<br />
Mr. Dominic R. Thompson<br />
Nancy Tieken<br />
Mr. Robert K. Timothy<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Trigg<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David O. Tryba<br />
urban Roots<br />
Verizon Foundation<br />
Ms. Meredith A. Vogel<br />
The Vogel Charitable Foundation<br />
Jamie and Steve Walker<br />
Mike Walker and Donna Curtis<br />
Rosie and Christopher Wiedenmayer<br />
Mrs. Erin Williams<br />
Ms. Joyce Witte<br />
Wong Strauch Architects<br />
Ann and James Young<br />
iN-kiNd gifT dONATiONs<br />
Applewood Seed Company<br />
Aquacita, LLC<br />
Avery Brewing<br />
C. C. Barton<br />
Bridgeline Digital, Inc.<br />
Canyon Wind<br />
Chick-Fil-A<br />
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.<br />
Clif Bar & Company<br />
Colorado Cascade<br />
Colt and Gray<br />
Ms. Naomi Epel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lon Garrison<br />
Ground FX Landscape & Design, LLC<br />
High Country <strong>Gardens</strong><br />
Keesen Enterprises,Inc<br />
Mr. Rob Kerven<br />
Leopold Brothers<br />
Lumiere - Cooper Lighting<br />
Pearl Street Grill<br />
Pedro’s Planet<br />
Rain Bird Corporation<br />
Rain Bird Services Corporation<br />
Rocky Mountain Popcorn Company<br />
Diane C. Schnabel<br />
Secco<br />
Jane and Kim Sikoryak<br />
Silver Oak Winery<br />
P.R. Smith<br />
Strings Restaurant<br />
Tagawa Greenhouses<br />
ViaWest<br />
Mr. Robert H. Walsh<br />
WaterWise Land and Waterscapes<br />
Welby <strong>Gardens</strong> Company, Inc.<br />
Whole Foods Market- Cherry Creek<br />
The Wine Group<br />
Wolfe Design House<br />
Wynkoop Brewing Company<br />
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<strong>2011</strong> BOARd Of TRUsTEEs<br />
Officers<br />
Board chair<br />
mrs. Nancy schotters<br />
Vice chair<br />
mr. Andy Boian<br />
Treasurer<br />
mr. shawn simmons<br />
secretary<br />
mrs. Anna maria Larsen<br />
immediate Past chair<br />
mr. dominic Lloyd<br />
Term TrusTees<br />
dr. Jandel Allen-davis<br />
mr. Andrew Boian<br />
ms. christina caulkins<br />
mrs. Janette chase<br />
ms. mary Lee chin<br />
ms. Leanne duncan<br />
mrs. mary Elliman<br />
mr. Al gerace<br />
ms. Laura higgins<br />
ms. kittie hook<br />
ms. Anna maria Larsen<br />
mr. dominic Lloyd<br />
mrs. Janet mordecai<br />
mr. howard Pollack<br />
mrs. Nancy schotters<br />
ms. cynthia scott<br />
mr. shawn simmons<br />
ms. Teresa Taylor<br />
mr. steffan Tubbs<br />
mr. michael vaughn)<br />
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mayOral TrusTees<br />
mr. Roger Armstrong<br />
ms. christine grawemeyer<br />
ms. Elizabeth h. mccann<br />
mr. charles woolley<br />
life TrusTees<br />
mr. Edward P. connors<br />
mr. Richard A. kirk<br />
dr. moras L. shubert<br />
mrs. Thomas E. Taplin<br />
TrusTees emeriTi<br />
mrs. Barbara h. Baldwin<br />
mr. Jerry d. Ladd<br />
mrs. Judy sellers<br />
ex-OfficiO TrusTees<br />
ms. Janet Burgess<br />
ms. Anita cox<br />
mrs. Audrey coyle<br />
mrs. mary Elliman<br />
mr. John E. freyer<br />
mrs. chantal Unfug<br />
LETTER fROm ThE BOARd chAiR<br />
One would be hard pressed not to be awed by the beauty of the <strong>Gardens</strong> – both at York Street<br />
and Chatfield - any month of the year. The vagaries of Colorado climate aside, every day reveals<br />
something large or small to inspire wonder, whether it is the majesty of a champion tree dusted<br />
with snow, a tiny Alpine flower emerging, the subtle beauty of an Allan Houser sculpture nestled<br />
among native plants or the constant changing landscape of the Perennial Walk.<br />
This past year saw the <strong>Gardens</strong> settle into its new facilities, with a revitalized Shady Lane and incredible<br />
gardens inside and along the new greenhouse facility. Mordecai Children’s Garden is growing just like<br />
its young visitors, and has proved to be a special place for exploration and education. The new Earl<br />
J. Sinnamon Visitor Center and CSA at Chatfield extends our reach to the southern portion of the metro<br />
area, and affords us educational opportunities and horticultural experiences in the native Colorado setting.<br />
The work behind the scenes, both in the greenhouses at York Street and Chatfield, as well as the<br />
important research being conducted in our renovated lab, is just a fraction of the important work being<br />
done to promote our core values of transformation, relevance, diversity and sustainability. <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong><br />
<strong>Gardens</strong> has also furthered its reach through strategic relationships with, and participation in, efforts with<br />
botanic gardens, horticulturists and researchers in the united States and around the world, positioning us<br />
as a world-class institution.<br />
All of our growth and achievements could not have happened without the inspired and enthusiastic<br />
leadership and commitment by every member of the staff, and the legion of donors, members and<br />
volunteers who support us. We continue to maintain impressive levels in attendance, membership<br />
and education with an ever-changing array of activities and offerings to appeal to the diverse<br />
interests of our visitors. We are committed to the completion of our Master Development Plan while<br />
constantly assessing and improving the programs and experiences we offer.<br />
Whether you visit the <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> for inspiration, education, sustenance, solace or a<br />
safe place for the kids to explore, we welcome you and appreciate your support and validation<br />
of our mission.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Nancy schotters<br />
Board Chair<br />
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1007 York Street, <strong>Denver</strong>, CO 80206<br />
www.botanicgardens.org<br />
EdiTOR: David Rubin<br />
gRAPhic dEsigNER: Jessica Lammert<br />
PhOTO ANd vidEO cREdiTs: Scott Dressel-Martin<br />
Special thanks to Tom Aljinovich, Heather Boor, Mary Bradley, Sara Buys,<br />
Matthew Cole, Lisa M. W. Eldred, Panayoti Kelaidis, Johanna Kelly, Sarada Krishnan,<br />
Jennifer Ramp Neale and Larry Vickerman, who contributed to this report.