2014 annual report
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2014 annual report
70 Celebrating Years 2014 ANNUAL REPORT WHAT’S INSIDE Tyler Arboretum is a non-profit public garden in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and serves the greater Philadelphia MESSAGE region. Tyler is one of the oldest arboreta in the northeastern United States and encompasses 650 acres of renowned plant collections, heritage and champion trees, historic buildings and 17 miles of hiking trails through CONNECTIONS CELEBRATIONS COLLABORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS woodlands, wetlands and meadows. Our mission is to preserve, develop and share our diverse horticultural, historic and natural site resources in order STEWARDSHIP to stimulate stewardship and an understanding ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FINANCIALS of our living world. Tyler is a place where generational and economic boundaries do not exist, a place where members and visitors can create connections to nature as well as each other, and a place where we can celebrate STAFF & BOARD the beauty and wonder of the natural world. BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Friends, Another very productive year has passed at Tyler Arboretum and we are pleased to share our successes with you. 2014 was a special year for Tyler as we celebrated our 70th anniversary, and our dedicated staff and volunteers worked very hard to make this the best year yet. We had another successful year of strengthening the five areas of engagement at Tyler: connections, celebrations, collaborations and partnerships, stewardship, and giving. I would like share some of our recent accomplishments in the past year with our stakeholders. In 2014, Tyler’s summer camps completely sold out! Over 475 children participated in the assorted camps to better learn about our natural world. These children will be the next generation of nature-lovers at Tyler and we are excited to have them here. We are moving forward nicely toward the start of our Pink Hill restoration project. With funding of $330,000 raised in 2014, we are now able to proceed with the land clearing, grading and deer fence construction to enable us to preserve this incredible natural resource at Tyler. We finished construction on yet another tree house called the Tulip Tree House. The whimsical “leaflike” shape of this tree house attracts the fancy of all our visitors. It is located along the Scenic Loop path as you approach the meadow. Take a look when you next visit the Arboretum. You, our loyal donors, increased your Annul Fund giving in 2014 by 12.5 percent for a total of over $162,000. We thank you so much for your support and generosity. Tyler could not operate without this support from our community. Now we can move forward with big projects planned for 2015, such as the Historic Painter Plants Exhibit. This display will recreate the planting techniques used by the Painter brothers for their botanical studies over 150 years ago. Finally, we launched our very own Tyler Arboretum mobile app for Apple products. This incredible app gives visitors mobile access to our hiking trails, calendars, special features and much more. You can even donate to Tyler from the app! All of this and much more made Tyler a premier destination and community resource in 2014. As we move into 2015, we remain committed to continuing our standard of excellence among public gardens in Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region. We thank our dedicated members, donors, volunteers and visitors for their continued support. These successes are not possible without our generous supporters. We look forward to seeing you at Tyler Arboretum soon—here’s to another 70 years and more! Shipley Allinson Board President 3 Connections Tyler thrives on its connections not only to the natural area which it stewards, but also among the many connections to the many people who support it. INTERGENERATIONAL NATURE DISCOVERIES Tyler is a place where age barriers do not exist. In 2014, several enhancements and improvements brought families and individuals of all ages to Tyler. The Totally Terrific Tree Houses exhibit was expanded with the completion of the Tulip Tree House. Interpretive signage was added to the Painter Plants collection, and plans were started for a paved path through the area known as the “Old Arb.” “While visiting relatives we had the pleasure of visiting the arboretum. A true delight with dedicated knowledgeable staff.” “Originally was going to Ridley Creek State Park but saw this was next door and had unique things that we decided to go here instead. We have a 4-year-old and twin 2-year-olds. This was a great place for them. Got to climb on tree houses and wander around. Was sort of like an outdoor jungle gym. We didn't even get to see everything after two hours since the kids were getting tired. Will be back to see more.” “Of course we traveled to Tyler to see the tree houses. But we found so much more. This is an easy walking park, with both paved, wooded and grassy trails. Your day could be as strenuous or easy as you wanted. The kids had such a great time exploring the tree houses and we found many hidden fairies. This was an easy drive from the Baltimore area for a day trip. We packed a picnic lunch which was great.” “This is my favorite arboretum in the Philadelphia area. Yes, the trees are beautiful, and the walks are great. But the tree houses (interesting to young and old) are so much fun, they make the park unique, so glad they kept them up after the initial exhibition.” 5 20 school districts in Delaware, Chester, Philadelphia and Montgomery counties as well as schools in New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Tyler provided 173 programs with 7,044 participants: MARKETING EFFORTS Tyler restructured its online calendar of programs and events for easier searching and categorization. This proved beneficial when, with the help of SAP’s Senior Technical Consultant Binu Nair, staff worked together to create Tyler’s first mobile app. The app gave Apple product users an interactive digital way to connect with nature. $ 154 field trips to Tyler with 6,087 participants $ 19 outreach programs with 957 participants (an increase from 2013 of 10 programs and 607 participants) The app features real-time GPS guidance for the hiking trails, descriptions of all of the garden features, tree houses and historic buildings, an interactive map of the entire Arboretum, ways to donate, become a member or follow Tyler, and a calendar of events that pulls directly from the website. Monthly email distributions of Tyler Tidbits continued. This monthly digital campaign highlighted upcoming events and important topics going on at Tyler between quarterly newsletters; it was designed to drive traffic back to the website for the most up-to-date information about Tyler. We saw positive results in increased web traffic and attendance at events and programs. YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS Tyler had a significant change in youth and family programs, both in the number of programs offered and in attendance at these programs. Youth and family programs had 151 programs with 2,072 participants—40 fewer programs than 2013, but just as many participants! $ Summer Camp These efforts also led to a substantial increase in social media followership and engagement. In 2014, Tyler added almost 1,000 new followers on Facebook, 240 new followers on Twitter, over 100 followers on the new LinkedIn page, and over 70 followers on the new Pinterest page. In 2014, Summer Camp was as popular as ever. We ran eight weeks of Tiny Trackers and Young Explorers camp (ages 4-11) and five weeks of Young Naturalists camp (ages 11-13). Attendance was 469 campers generating $92,012, an increase of $8,540 in revenue. A new Membership brochure and a new Volunteer brochure were added, thus increasing brand awareness. SCHOOL PROGRAMS Maintaining strong connections with local school-age children, their parents and educators has been a long-term goal of Tyler for quite some time. Cultivating these future environmental stewards helps ensure Tyler’s longevity. 2014 was a successful year for educational efforts, when Tyler served 6 $ Scout Programs Tyler provides the ideal location and facilities for Boy Scout and Girl Scout activities and functions. Tyler hosted 34 Scout programs with 376 Scouts in attendance. ADULT PROGRAMS While Tyler is a phenomenal place to connect children with nature, it also serves as a perfect place to re-connect adults with the natural world. 2014 was an extremely successful year for bringing adults back to the Arboretum, due in part to the popularity of the diverse programs offered throughout the year. From guided tours of historic buildings to volunteerled hikes, gardening classes to nature photography workshops, Tyler is a community leader in connecting people to each other and the activities that bring them together. In 2014, Tyler offered 230 programs with 1,802 participants (an increase from 2013, with 170 programs with 1,742 participants). Those programs included: B Adult (fee-based) – 105 programs with 787 participants (up from 2013: 54 programs with 515 participants) B Adult (free with admission) – 125 programs with 1,015 participants Tyler was also a co-sponsor with five other Delaware Valley public gardens of the annual Woody Plant Conference which had over 560 participants drawing from the mid-Atlantic region to hear national and international speakers focusing on trees and shrubs. MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Tyler depends on its members and strives to reward members as often as possible with members-only incentives, including members-only events and programs that bring these like-minded individuals and families together. The spring Eggstravaganza brought 245 members to the Arboretum for an Easter Egg Hunt (over 100 more people than the year before!) and Tyler’s annual Ice Cream Social in July was once again a member favorite, with 126 members in attendance. Members were also treated to a special dedication of the new Tulip Tree House and 119 participants enjoyed the Family Owl Prowls and Tyler After Dark Adventures. 7 The students and staff accomplished numerous projects including Pink Trail maintenance, invasive plant removal in the Native Woodland Walk, mulching in the Vegetable Demonstration Garden and dead wood removal in the Rhododendron and Lilac Collections. After lunch, the interns had a chance to hear from professionals in the field, ask questions and get advice. INTERSHIPS AT TYLER Tyler welcomes interns from several different disciplines to get hands-on work experience in a thriving non-profit environment. This year we had five students from different disciplines of study representing three different universities and we are proud to call them Tyler family! The 2014 interns included: $ Shannon Marshall, an undergraduate at Penn State Brandywine studying American Studies $ Jelsy Kravatz, an undergraduate at Immaculata University studying Communications $ Matt Tobias, an undergraduate at Villanova University studying Corporate Communications $ Quina Ahmad, an undergraduate at Neumann University studying Journalism $ Josh Domsohn, an undergraduate at Penn State Brandywine studying Corporate Communications Matt Tobias $ Ted Cavey, recipient of The Country Gardeners of Lima Quina Ahmad scholarship, was a Horticulture intern in Fall 2014 Tyler Arboretum hosted the 2014 Regional Intern Outreach Workday on July 10, 2014 (see photo below). The goal of the Regional Intern Outreach Workday is to hold a meaningful outreach experience for regional interns that focuses on service learning while providing opportunities for networking and professional enrichment. Nine regional gardens participated with a total of 80 people in attendance, including students, garden staff and panel members. Gardens represented at the event were Chanticleer, Jenkins Arboretum, Longwood Gardens, Morris Arboretum, Mt. Cuba Center, Scott Arboretum, Temple Ambler, Tyler Arboretum and Winterthur. Josh Domsohn 8 Ted Cavey Celebrations Tyler’s beautiful natural settings provide the perfect backdrop for celebrations both big and small. In fact, celebrations at Tyler provide an important source of revenue for the general operating budget. TYLER AT TWILIGHT The annual Tyler at Twilight auction and garden party is a delightful occasion that brings together guests who are looking to give back to Tyler while competing in silent and live auctions for quality goods and services donated from regional and community businesses and organizations. Local restaurants provided a variety of delicious cuisines for guests while cocktails and music set the atmosphere at this outdoor event. The June 12, 2014 Tyler at Twilight event raised $100,071 in net income from 250 guests, with $57,000 in sponsorships. VOLUNTEER RECEPTION It is a fact that Tyler cannot function without its dedicated and dependable volunteer corps. Every year, the staff holds an event to offer gratitude and recognition to these volunteers who are so generous with their time and talents by hosting the Volunteer Reception. The 2014 Volunteer Reception celebrated 76 attendees with food and drinks followed by the President's Volunteer Service Awards and words of thanks from staff (see p. 16 for more details). 10 PUBLIC EVENTS Tyler strives to create diverse, fun and educational events for members and visitors to experience Tyler in new and exciting ways. These events also contribute to annual net revenue. $ The Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration is an annual event held in February that combines an educational hands-on demonstration of how sap is turned into syrup and a tasty all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast. The 2014 Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration on February 22, 2014 hosted 1,079 people and raised a net profit of $12,745. This was more than double the event income from the previous year. $ Tyler’s annual Plant Sale includes a wide variety of annuals, perennials and woody plants offered for sale to the public. The Plant Sale is a two-day event; the Member Preview Sale (open exclusively for Tyler Arboretum members) on May 2, 2014 had 387 members in attendance and the Public Sale on May 3, 2014 had an additional 838 attendees. The two-day sale garnered a net income of $33,146. $ Tyler hosts several festivals during the summer months. The explosion of blooms and lush greenery combined with warmer temperatures and school break means a fantastic opportunity to bring new visitors and faithful members into the Arboretum. These events include simple educational components, arts and crafts, and unique elements of fun. B Fairy and Wizard Festival ( June 29, 2014): 1,112 attended; raised $7,376 net income B Tree House Festival ( July 20, 2014): 1,022 attended; raised $7,032 net income B Butterfly Festival (August 23, 2014): 604 attended; raised $4,351 net income B Woodland Winter Wonderland (December 6, 2014): 113 attended; raised $207 net income 11 PUMPKIN DAYS Pumpkin Days, a two-day family fall festival, was held on October 18-19, 2014. The public was invited to this annual event which was not only an enjoyable time filled with family friendly activities, games, demonstrations, performances and food, but also served as Tyler’s largest (in terms of number of attendees) public fundraiser of the year. Tyler raised $38,528 net income with 3,226 people in attendance over the two-day festival. ECO-BIRTHDAYS Eco-birthdays are a special way to help your child celebrate their birthdays with a nature twist. Celebrants enjoy a one-hour nature program or walk, followed by a full hour for your own activities and refreshments in a private room. Twenty eco-birthday parties were hosted at Tyler in 2014 with 284 children participating. 12 WEDDINGS Tyler’s natural beauty and indoor facilities make for a stunning and ideal wedding location. In partnership with Jeffrey A. Miller Catering, Tyler hosted 26 weddings from April-October, 2014, which brought in 2,947 guests to the Arboretum. Weddings provide a substantial source of income, garnering $124,426 for 2014. CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF TYLER ARBORETUM Tyler celebrated its 70th anniversary of being a public arboretum in 2014. To mark the occasion, we held several contests to garner visitor participation. We offered a photography contest for adults, using the theme “Celebrating 70 Years of Tyler.” Entries were narrowed down to a top 20 by staff, and then the public voted for their favorites via Facebook. The top five entries were framed and put on permanent display at Tyler. We asked our young visitors to show their love for the Arboretum by making a birthday card for Tyler. Several impressive and creative cards were submitted and each winner from each age category won a $10 Tyler gift certificate and a blue ribbon. All winners were announced at the Butterfly Festival and we had some fantastic visitor support in helping us celebrate 70 years! 13 Collaborations & Partnerships As with any non-profit organization, Tyler depends on collaborations and partnerships within the region to bring greater awareness to Tyler’s role as a community asset. Tyler enjoys many long-standing relationships with artisans, media outlets, professional organizations, schools, societies and more. PLANT SOCIETIES COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Tyler is proud to partner and collaborate with many different horticultural societies including: Tyler supported several community organizations $ Philadelphia Unit of the Herb Society in 2014, including: of America $ Delco Road Runners Club—Tyler hosted $ Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society $ Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society 2014 Delco Runners Club 10K Trail Run on April 5, 2014, with 374 runners participating $ The Country Gardeners of Lima—This group of dedicated local gardeners held their annual Greens Sale at Tyler on December 6, 2014 $ Delaware Valley Hosta Society $ The American Chestnut Foundation Individuals from the University of Delaware, Temple University and West Chester University conducted research at the area known as Pink Hill. Additionally, Tyler was a co-sponsor of the 2014 Woody Plant Conference. $ Other organizations that held meetings at Tyler included Media Rotary, Middletown Township Business & Professional Association, Middletown Library, Big Brothers Big Sisters, LandOpt, Regional Intern Outreach Day Committee MEDIA FOOD BANK Every week during the growing season, vegetables are harvested from Tyler’s demonstration vegetable garden and the abundance is donated to the Media Food Bank at the First United Methodist Church in Media, PA. This food bank is a valuable community resource, providing food to 55-65 families each week. Tyler was pivotal in providing fresh, organic vegetables to families in need within our local community. In 2014, Tyler donated 1,017 lbs of fresh food from the garden. VISITORS BUREAUS Area visitors bureaus supported Tyler’s endeavors throughout 2014. $ Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp (GPTMC) $ Delco Brandywine Convention and Visitors Bureau $ Chester County Visitors Bureau 15 Volunteers In 2014, 594 active volunteers donated over 13,100 hours to Tyler. Civic and corporate groups offered another 481 hours. From individuals to corporate volunteers, their contributions were paramount to a successful year. In fact, for 2014, there were 13 Bronze Awards (100 – 249 service hours), 4 Silver Awards (175 – 249 hours), 4 Youth Bronze Awards and 1 Youth Silver Award given at the 2014 Volunteer Reception. Some accomplishments by volunteers included: Butterfly House The Butterfly House got some TLC in 2014 in preparation for new improvements provided by a donation from Axalta Coating Systems. Butterfly House volunteers did an outstanding job sprucing up the House and garden. Handy Person Several individuals donated their handy work skills in two big projects. The porch at historic Lachford Hall was completely renovated and the benches in the Arboretum were repaired. Plant Records Plant Records had volunteers inventory: $ Native Woodland Walk $ Areas of the Pinetum (outside Scenic Loop) $ Magnolia Collection $ Pond Area $ Lachford Area $ Barn Area They also helped assemble and place display labels for the new Heuchera and Hosta plantings in the Rhododendron Garden, along with replacing broken display labels and missing accession tags. Plant Records volunteers also mapped: $ North Woods $ Benches $ New plantings that were installed along the Scenic Loop and Rhododendron Garden rooms Bluebird Boxes Our fledge count for bluebirds was only 52 in 2014. Suzanne Clauser, lead, attributes this to the colder than usual winter in 2014. Of the 40 bird boxes, 2 were replaced. 16 Stewardship One of the pillars of Tyler’s mission statement is the principle of engendering stewardship among its members and its community. ACCESSIONS Tyler had 72 new accessions in 2014, consisting of 370 plants. 32 of those plants were donated to us, including 28 native trees from Scott Wade, two historic roses from Wyck House and two trees donated by Mt. Cuba Center. 201 plants were purchased through funding from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust. These plants were planted primarily in masses around the Scenic Loop and in the Rhododendron Collection. CURATORIAL WORK Tyler’s historic legacy took center stage in 2014 as we celebrated 70 years as a public arboretum. The original 1681 deed from William Penn was digitally scanned and reproduced. The reproduction appeared in a special one-day exhibition at the Longwood Graduate Symposium, and was displayed in the Lachford museum after its return. A successful history blog called Tyler Tales was started, with contributors from different areas of the Arboretum. Also in 2014, Tyler took part in a special program by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, called the Hidden Collections Initiative for Pennsylvania Small Archival Repositories. The goal of the project was to make the collections of small archival repositories in the Philadelphia region better known. Two archivists came to the Arboretum, surveyed the archival collections, and created finding aids along two primary lines of provenance – the organizational materials of Tyler Arboretum and the remaining archival materials from the Minshall-Painter family. The archivists surveyed all materials, created finding aids and made recommendations related to the condition and care of the archival collections. The finding aid for Tyler can be found now at the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries (PACSCL) finding aid site and in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s History Affiliates Organization Directory. 18 Acknowledgements MEMBERS Funds derived from membership fees are the number one consistent contribution to the day-to-day functions of Tyler. Corporate Environmental Supporter Wawa, Inc. Patron Level Anonymous The Country Gardeners of Lima Circle of Friends Kathleen & Terry Adamson Shipley & Mary Allinson Vince & Bonnie Anderson John & Patty Colburn Gene & Shirley Cordes Joe & Ann Damico Lawrence & Susan Davis Susan Day & Martin Kelly Mark & Carol Dresden Greg & Joanne Dugan James & Suzanne England Ted & Kathy Erickson Jim Flandreau William & Patricia Forman Mac Given & Barbara Scott Walter Graham Andy & Becky Harobin Don & Lois Helwig Erica Hoffmann & Mary Sherman Kris & Dick Hughey Barry Kenneally & Maureen Cassin Bob Kunz & Annette Richter Chris & Celia Lang Jeannie Liggett Pat & Jane Lusk Sandy & Bruce Lutz Rick & Bonnie Mainwaring John & Mary McCoy James McGrath & Daria Babushok Guy Messick & Lucy Wright Messick Robin & Jonathan Moll Neal Muhilly & Patricia Valle Muhilly Joel Neigh & Carla Hetzel Barbara Norton & Dave Warner Jerry & Kate O'Dell Laura Raab Drew & Paula Schmidt Edith Shooster & Robert Bohm Charles Stainback & Kitty Bowe Hearty Bill Taylor Vicky Will & Mike Kowalski Steward Level Maria Acosta-Garcia & Benjamin Garcia Jennifer Altamuro & Rachel Weldon Eric Anderson & Moira Gregonis Robert Kline & Renee Balthrop Evelyn Kritchevsky Christopher & Suzanne Le Lan Bill & Linda Lorenz Jacey & Ted Lucas Thomas Ludlow & Patricia Kemper John & Fran Mahoney Karl & Mary Ellen Malessa Nathan & Melissa Mangan George & Genevieve March Steven & Cynthia Martin Caleb & Hoa-Khanh Kathy Maskell Janice & Timothy Matier James & Grace McElhone Virginia Merkel Francis Miller & Linda Chen James & Judith Mitchell James & Catherine Mitchell John & Carole Molyneux Dwight Morrow & Monica Holland Richard Murray & Mary O'Gorman Lorna & Lathrop Nelson Jim & Margaret Anne Nolen Thomas & Anne O'Brien Kathryn & Charles Ombam Joseph & Cathleen Ovchar Alan Palmer & Linda Mahan Daniel & Donna Parmet Joe & Anita Pew Charles & Rosemary Philips Andrea Polachek William Poteau & Leslie Grissom Marianne Price Bob & Judith Banks Carrie & Nathan Barcomb Marcella Barnhart & David Knoblock Robert Basco Valerija Beares & Adam Ford Carol & Jim Beers John & Marilyn Berberich Peter Bernstein & Ala Hamilton-Day Jack & Jane Blandy Christine Blidan Lauren & Alison Bond Marcela Bonilla Christine & Chris Bonnett Dolores Brien & Leo Dolenski Michael & Amy Brooks James & Susan Browne John & Mereditth Cashwell Debbie Chaga & Alex Moeller David & Kylene Cleaver Earl & Jennifer Coffman Catherine Cooney & Robert Cozzolino Wendy & Leonard Cotton-Orlando Kali Curran & Sherrill Alexander Aldys Davis Ana Davitt & Michael Weldon Paula DeLucco Andrew & Christine Devitt Carol Dickerson Ralph Eagle Ariel Eizenberg & Tal Guta Sagiv Jonathan & Virginia Emerson Terri Erbacher Jonathan Evans & Melissa Graf-Evans John & Jean Everard Dave & Michelle Frank Sally & John Fridy Randy & Stephanie Gaboriault James & Margaret Gastner Darcy & Jeff Gibb Barry & Nancy Green Laura Guertin & Dan King Donald & Carol Guthrie Greg & Melissa Haebel Jochen & Elisabeth Hager Marshall & Betsy Hamilton James & Laura Harrington Brent & Lorie Hershey Richard & Holly Hoffmann Maryann & Joseph Hooker Bob & Karen Hoover Carol Hoyt & Abby Younger Dennis & Gail Jackman David & Ruth Kane Wayne & Marilyn Keller Anne & Morris Kellett Susan Klein & Phillip Embrescia Kenneth Rose & Lynne Griffiths Herb Rosenblatt & Harriet Schultz-Rosenblatt Deborah Sax & Richard Kunkle Dennis & Susan Schaeffer Richard Scheff & Natalie Ramsey Rick & Linda Schultz William & Sandi Seiler Judd & Linda Serotta Forousan & Jarad Siah Joseph Smith Fay Snyder Ann & Marc Sonnenfeld Georgia Sotiropoulos & Diana Hearn David & Pamela Stitely Mark & Barbara Sunner Doug & Loren Tabor Julie Tseng & Ben Chong Ginny & James Unger Christopher Unsworth Marguerite & Quentin Veil Audrey & Daniel Venutolo James & Kendra Viner Patrick & Nora Vulgamore Scott & Diane Wade Jeffrey & Linda Warmann Penelope Watkins John & Shannon Wellington John Wenderoth & Annette Hearing Wojtek & Zora Wolfe Richard & Mary Young Robert & Joyce Zarr Membership Contributions Circle of Friends 2% Steward 4% Individual 12% Household 54% Dual 23% 20 DONORS The annual operating budget and special projects to improve and enhance Tyler’s grounds and facilities were supplemented by a healthy number of generous donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations in 2014. Individuals $50,000 & up Jerry & Lucille Francesco $25,000 – 49,999 Lee Harper $15,000 – 24,999 Anonymous (2) Drew & Paula Schmidt Dick & Jean Wood Rich & Tara Wood $10,000 – 14,999 Jane Pepper Alan Slack Judy & Bill Strine Vicky Will & Mike Kowalski $5,000 – 9,999 Anonymous (2) Ralph Eagle Al & Nancy Hirsig Vince & Bonnie Anderson John & Terry Colburn Sandy & Bruce Lutz Dick & Pat Schramm $2,500 – 4,999 Shipley & Mary Allinson Suzanne & Adam Ciongoli John & Patty Colburn Aldys Davis Matt & Anna Doyle John & Margaret Ewing Gene & Janet Ferraro Jason & Sarah Ingle Bob Kunz & Annette Richter Tim & Marcia Sullivan Bill Taylor Debi & Jeff Thomas Scott & Diane Wade $1,000 – 2,499 Anonymous Rena & Sam Barnett Aida & Edgar Berzins Bill & Gail Burk Ben & Katie Carr Cathy & Rick Colbert Chalmers & Sandy Cornelius Joe & Ann Damico Carol Dickerson Mark & Carol Dresden Alexis Dunn & Michael Block Alex & Nancy Ewing Jim Flandreau Walter & Jayne Garrison Richard Scheff & Natalie Ramsey Patty & L. Scott Schultz William & Sandi Seiler Ann & Marc Sonnenfeld John Wenderoth & Annette Hearing Keren White & Jared Reed Russ Gergely Darcy & Jeff Gibb Mac Given & Barbara Scott Laura Guertin & Dan King H&L Fund Don & Lois Helwig Bob & Karen Hoover Mary Beth & Don Jackson Jo-Ann & Alex Karkenny Wayne & Marilyn Keller Gary Koretzky & Kim Overby Evelyn Kritchevsky Rick & Bonnie Mainwaring Chris & Kathleen Marr Elizabeth McLean Guy Messick & Lucy Wright Messick Robin & Jonathan Moll Aralisha & Rob Newbold Betsey Ney Jerry & Kate O'Dell Joe & Anita Pew Steve & Sally Rogers Molly Rouse-Terlevich & Fabio Terlevich Ed & Elisabeth Shawl Pam Stephani & Dick Morelli R. William Thomas Vanguard Group Foundation Lois Veale $250 – 499 Kathleen & Terry Adamson Matthew & Jacqueline Adorno Ann Ainsworth Anonymous Charles & Stephanie Baer Dolores Brien & Leo Dolenski Vincent & Anaid Calvitti Charles & Sabine Cranmer Lawrence & Susan Davis Susan Day & Martin Kelly Paula DeLucco Louise DeNight Andrew & Christine Devitt Larry & Joyce DeYoung Raymond Didinger & Maria Gallagher Michael & Ann DiDonato Greg & Joanne Dugan Julia Dutton Sylvia Eccel & Charlotte Eccel McIver & Donna Edwards Jonathan & Virginia Emerson James & Suzanne England Jonathan Evans & Melissa Graf-Evans ExxonMobil Foundation Mary Pat Ford & Hugh Weldon William & Patricia Forman Susan & Stephen Fredrick Randy & Stephanie Gaboriault Walter Graham Barry & Nancy Green Greg & Melissa Haebel James & Laura Harrington Johanna Heine & Ben Freid Leanne Hinkle Jeanne Hoechst Erica Hoffmann & Mary Sherman Michael & Linda Holden Allan & Marilyn Holmstrom Kris & Dick Hughey Steve & Ann Hutton Anne & Morris Kellett George Kenis James & Barbara Knight James & Nancy Kremmel Dan & Erin Lievens Bob Lyons $500 – 999 Anthony Aiello Mark & Kathryn Clatterbaugh Gene & Shirley Cordes Robert Donato Ted & Kathy Erickson Ted & Shannon Farmer Dan & Amy Hagan David & Joan Healy Alan Jones Don & Elizabeth Kirkland Margaret & Warren Kuo Chris & Celia Lang Eric & Amy Lerner Jeannie Liggett Dick & Sally Lighty Vivian Lovingood Pat & Jane Lusk Sandy & Spencer Manthorpe Bob & Peg McCauley Dorothy & Deborah McThenia Barbara Norton & Dave Warner James & Joy Patton Charles & Rosemary Philips Charles & Erin Rainwater Shari Reams Kenneth Rose & Lynne Griffiths 21 Nathan & Melissa Mangan John & Mary McCoy James McGrath & Daria Babushok Alan & Barbara Mennig Robert & Lorna Milano John & Judy Mills Allen Model & Roberta Gausas Neal Muhilly & Patricia Valle Muhilly Joel Neigh & Carla Hetzel George Nofer Allen & Karen Noll Laura Raab Thomas Reeves Brett & Erica Reilly Susan Romano Kamal & Janet Russell Mary Ellen & Robert Scott Kevin & Rose Shields Edith Shooster & Robert Bohm Craig & Liz Single Fay Snyder Charles Stainback & Kitty Bowe Hearty James Stambaugh & Andrea Morrissey David & Pamela Stitely Mark & Barbara Sunner Joe & Rita Tyson Trine Vanderwall & Eric Conklin Penelope Watkins Helene Weathers Kevin & Sharon Whetham Judy Perego-Williams & Jim Williams Tina Marie & Steve Wisniewski Clifford & Lorraine Woodbury Mark & Sally Zelonis Alejandro & Janine Zozaya Corporations, Foundations, and Organizations American Hydrotech, Inc. American Rhododendron Society, Greater Philadelphia Chapter American Rhododendron Society, Valley Forge Chapter Anonymous (2) Answering Service for Directors (ASD) Aqua America, Inc. Axalta Coating Systems Bank of America Matching Gifts BeneServ Corporate Benefit Services Builders Incorporated Cannon Properties, Inc. Chanticleer Charles Friel, Inc. Children's Dental Health Associates Cityteam Ministries Covenant Security Services Dechert, LLP Deer Management Professionals of SE PA Delaware County Community Foundation Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP Eastdil Secured, LLC Ernst & Young Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund Eurest Dining @ SAP Exelon Power Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Kirkpatrick Nurseries, Inc. Kittleman & Associates KPMG, LLP Lawrence Saunders Fund Leo Model Foundation Lincoln Financial Foundation, Inc. Longwood Gardens Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture LSU Property Solutions, LLC Ludowici Roof Tile, Inc. Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP Marsh USA, Inc. First Priority Bank Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Genesis Packaging Technologies Gilbane Building Company Glenmede Graham Partners, Inc. Herb Society of America, Philadelphia Unit Hill International Huston Foundation Institute of Museum and Library Services Museums for America IPS Laser Express JJ White, Inc. Media Rotary Foundation Messick & Lauer, P.C. Morgan Lewis & Bockius, LLP Mt. Cuba Center Paul, Flandreau and Berger, LLP Penn Office Products Petrikin, Wellman, Damico, Brown, & Petrosa Philadelphia Cultural Management Initiative Phillips Nurseries Pleasant Run Nursery, Inc. PNC Advisors Protiviti Redbud Nursery PRESIDENT ’S GUILD Tyler’s President’s Guild honors all donors who give $1,000 in a given year or have given a single gift of $5,000 or more. Members of the 2014 President’s Guild are: $100,000 and up $2,500 – $4,999 $1,500 – $2,499 Institute of Museum and Library Services Museums for America Shipley & Mary Allinson Aqua America, Inc. Cannon Properties, Inc. Chanticleer Suzanne & Adam Ciongoli John & Patty Colburn Aldys Davis Matt & Anna Doyle Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP Eastdil Secured, LLC Ernst & Young John & Margaret Ewing Exelon Power Gene & Janet Ferraro Glenmede Jason & Sarah Ingle KPMG, LLP Bob Kunz & Annette Richter Lawrence Saunders Fund Marsh USA, Inc. Morgan Lewis & Bockius, LLP Philadelphia Cultural Management Initiative The Philadelphia Foundation PNC Advisors Schmidt Properties Speare Foundation Tim & Marcia Sullivan Bill Taylor The Country Gardeners of Lima Debi & Jeff Thomas Scott & Diane Wade Anonymous Rena & Sam Barnett Ben & Katie Carr Cathy & Rick Colbert Chalmers & Sandy Cornelius Eurest Dining @ SAP Alex & Nancy Ewing Jim Flandreau Walter & Jayne Garrison Russ Gergely Don & Lois Helwig Wayne & Marilyn Keller Lincoln Financial Foundation, Inc. Guy Messick & Lucy Wright Messick Robin & Jonathan Moll Betsey Ney Jerry & Kate O'Dell Petrikin, Wellman, Damico, Brown, & Petrosa Joe & Anita Pew Molly Rouse-Terlevich & Fabio Terlevich Vanguard Group Foundation $50,000 and up Anonymous Jerry & Lucille Francesco $25,000 – $49,999 Lee Harper Drew & Paula Schmidt Rich & Tara Wood $10,000 – $24,999 Anonymous (3) AXALTA Coating Systems Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund Jane Pepper Alan Slack Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust Judy & Bill Strine Wawa, Inc. Vicky Will & Mike Kowalski Dick & Jean Wood $5,000 – $9,999 Vince & Bonnie Anderson Anonymous (2) John & Terry Colburn Ralph Eagle Al & Nancy Hirsig Huston Foundation Sandy & Bruce Lutz Dick & Pat Schramm Turner Construction Company Wipfli LLP, formerly Elko & Associates $1,000 – $1,499 BeneServ Corporate Benefit Services Aida & Edgar Berzins Builders Incorporated Bill & Gail Burk Joe & Ann Damico Dechert, LLP Carol Dickerson Mark & Carol Dresden Alexis Dunn & Michael Block 22 Genesis Packaging Technologies Darcy & Jeff Gibb Mac Given & Barbara Scott Laura Guertin & Dan King H&L Fund Herb Society of America, Philadelphia Unit Hill International Bob & Karen Hoover Mary Beth & Don Jackson JJ White, Inc. Jo-Ann & Alex Karkenny Gary Koretzky & Kim Overby Evelyn Kritchevsky Longwood Gardens Rick & Bonnie Mainwaring Chris & Kathleen Marr Elizabeth McLean Media Rotary Foundation Messick & Lauer, P.C. Mt. Cuba Center Aralisha & Rob Newbold Paul, Flandreau and Berger, LLP Protiviti Redbud Nursery Steve & Sally Rogers Ed & Elisabeth Shawl Shooster Management Company Pam Stephani & Dick Morelli TD Bank The Safegard Group, Inc. R. William Thomas Lois Veale Walter M. Strine and Alice Washco Strine Foundation Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Willis North America, Inc. IN-KIND GIFTS In-Kind Gifts 88.5 FM WXPN The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Agritainment Inc./Arasapha Farm Kathy & Drew Allinson Mary & Shipley Allinson Amelia Paris Salon & Spa at Brinton Lake American Helicopter Museum Apple Vacations Aqua America, Inc. Arden Theatre Company Axalta Coating Systems Babikow Greenhouses/ Wm. E. Babikow Sons, Inc. Bankie Baby The Barnes Foundation Bartlett Tree Service Bassett's Ice Cream Bedazzled Boutique Ben Franklin Yacht Cruises The Ben Franklin Yacht Bike Line Boing! Bounce Rentals Bonefish Grill Parris & Valerie Bradley Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art Brandywine Prime Bryn Mawr Hospital Thrift Shop Buffalo Wild Wings California Tortilla Carefree Kanopy Chadds Ford Fireplace Shop Chanticleer The Chart House Chester Valley Golf Club Chick-Fil-A of Lima Christine Dano Classic Entertainment The Clay Studio Coca-Cola Colonial Parking Joe Consiglio Creative Closets, LTD Dansko, LLC Darlington Arts Center Deja Vu Salon Delaware Art Museum Delaware Center for Horticulture Delaware Children's Museum The Delaware Museum of Natural History Delco Gymnastics Center Anne Dempsey D’Ignazio’s Towne House Restaurant Walt Disney World Company Double ‘D’ Gymnastics Doug Hendricks Eastern State Penitentiary Enso Yoga North Creek Nurseries Mayor Michael Nutter NY Skyride The Oasis Family Fun Center Octoraro Native Plant Nursery Jerry & Kate O’Dell Olive Garden Opera Philadelphia Outback Steakhouse P.F. Chang'’s Pagano's by Chef Anthony Paint Nite The Palm Tree Penn Oaks Golf Club Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts People’s Light & Theatre Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Zoo Phillips Nurseries Pieters Apiary Senator Dominic Pileggi Pinocchio’s Pizza Platinum Salon Pleasant Run Nursery Tom Pleatman Rick Ray Riddle Hospital Thrift Shop David Robinson Rocky Run YMCA Sally & Steve Rogers Robert Rothschild Farm, LLC Rothschild Studio Salon Ame Sam Browns Wholesale Nursery, Inc. SAP America, Inc. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Exelon Generation Fancy Nails Feed & Seed Michelle & Dave Frank The Franklin Institute The Fresh Market Frontier Airlines Darcy & Jeff Gibb Grace Winery The Grand Opera House Judy Guertin Laura Guertin Hagley Museum and Library Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon Hannum’s Harley Davidson Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar Hedgerow Theatre Hershey’s Mill Golf Club Charles A. Higgins & Sons, Inc. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. Brigette Hollinger James Hollis Il Granaio Jeffrey A. Miller Catering Company Jimmy’s BBQ Alan Jones Justine’s Cuisines Kirkpatrick Nurseries Barbara Knight La Locanda Restaurant & Bar Chris & Celia Lang Linvilla Orchards Little Nest Portraits The Little Gym of Newtown Square Loews Regency Hotel Longwood Gardens Louella Sandy & Bruce Lutz Bob Lyons Main Line Gardens Mann Center for the Performing Arts Manor View Farm Marsh, Inc. Massage Envy Media Theatre Meenan Oil Laurie Metzger Robert & Lorna Milano Modell’s Sporting Goods Monroe Energy Monster Racing Excitement Moore Brothers Wine Company Moro Restaurant Mostardi Nursery Mt. Cuba Center Ro & Phil Mullen Mykonos National Constitution Center NBC Universal NBC10 Aralisha & Rob Newbold Greg Nichols Siegel Jewish Community Center Sky Zone Glen Mills Southwest Airlines Company Spice Indian Thai Bistro Pam Stephani & Dick Morelli Greg Stratoti Marcia & Tim Sullivan Tango Texas Roadhouse Trattoria Giuseppe Tyler Arboretum Board of Trustees Unique Limo Concepts University of Delaware Botanic Gardens Trine Vanderwall & Eric Conklin Venux Beauty Academy Virginia Gift Brands Viso's Authentic Italian Desserts Scott & Diane Wade Maria Wanenchak Dave Warner Wawa, Inc. Weeds, Inc. Heather & David Wells Kay & Bill Wells Rosalie & Bill Wells John Wenderoth & Annette Hearing Vicky Will & Mike Kowalski Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Wipfli LLP, formerly Elko & Associates Tara & Rich Wood World Cafe Live Xfinity Live Xilantro Yangming Giving Total – $537,995 Annual Fund $144,134 27% Overall Private Support $393,861 73% 23 MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE GIFTS Many members choose to honor loved ones with gifts to Tyler in their memories. Thus, loved ones become part of the legacy of Tyler Arboretum. Susan Hetherington David & Sarah Jane Holt Linda & Donald Hosier Sibylle & Raymond Jefferis Stanley & Caryl Johnson Kenneth & Maureen Kelk James & Barbara Knight In memory of Helen & George In memory of Robert Wool In memory of Candy Stephani In memory of Raymond P. Jeffris, Jr. In memory of Sam Corea In memory of George M Kelk In memory of Theresa & Edward Walmsley and Theresa & Jack Cutler Martha M. Latshaw In memory of Will Latshaw Franz & Elke Matschinsky In memory of Walter Fritz Carla & Theresa Price In memory of Matt Mullin Marilyn & Paul Pujol In memory of Carroll Mahoney Gillian & Susan Reitsma In memory of Douglas Reitsma Scott Roosa & Jeanne Harrington In memory of Helen DiCecco from Milena Gretchen & Brian Scheidly In memory of Carol Scheidly Mary W. Scott In memory of Louis W. Scott Theresa & Ken Seiverd In memory of Candi Stephani Joan & Keith Sendall In memory of Pearl Shannon Joan M. Smallwood In memory of Mark Ratkus Fay A. Snyder In memory of John C. Snyder Joseph & Lorraine Stavola In memory of Mary Stavola Diane & Michael Thase In memory of Carl & Evelyn Thase Helen Welc In memory of John Welc Adopt-A-Tree Dedications Some people choose to support our trees by symbolically adopting one of our collections for the year. Adopt-A-Tree Honors Jeffrey & Lori Austino Ellen D. Blume Jessica & Dylan Cardwell Stacy & Joseph Castagna In honor of Olivia Austino In honor of Joan M. Blume In honor of Eileen Tigges In honor of Bethanne White's 40th Birthday Mark & Kathryn Clatterbaugh In honor of Helen Clatterbaugh Carrie Collins In honor of Tom Matesevac Kelly & Shawn Corey In honor of Erin Corey Lisa J. Craft In honor of the wedding of Kathy Hornberger & Craig Hilleman Allan & Sara Crimm In honor of Sara & Allan Crimm Daniel & Jayne Cross In honor of Jonathan Feltre, Michael Feltre, and Nathaniel Cross Aldys C. Davis In honor of Richard Colbert William & Leigh Dawson In honor of Leigh Dawson Brendan & Michelle Duffy In honor of Thomas & Ryan Duffy Robert & Roberta Ericson In honor of Judy Ericson Mike & Alicya Gorski In honor of Gorski Family Berton & Roxanne Heaton In honor of Rick Colbert Fredrik & Katherine Hiebert In honor of James A. Moore David & Sarah Jane Holt In honor of Margaret Wool Terry & John Hopkins In honor of John & Nancy Thomas James & Kathleen Lange In honor of Michael McGlone Dee Montgomery In honor of Diane Schaffer Kristina J. O'Doherty In honor of Muriel Chapman Dan & Peggy Olley In honor of Margaret Mathias Mary R. O'Malley In honor of Betsey Ney Tom & Monica Peta In honor of Dan Lyons William & Cheryl Pfeiffer In honor of Margaret T. Pfeiffer Lois Rizzo In honor of Louis Giuffrida Jane Sheeran In honor of Katie Sheeran Lorraine Smull In honor of Bob Cunningham Michael & Stacy Tegan In honor of Stacy Tegan Charles L. Webb In honor of Helen Gorman Kelly & Ansa Yiadom In honor of Elaine Hines Jeff & Melanie Ziegler In honor of Grace Avery Ziegler Answering Service for Directors In honor of the staff at Answering Service for Directors (ASD) Other Memorial Gifts Janice L. Conner In memory of J. Hubert Conner Delaware County Bar Association In memory of George Stellwagon Saulnier, Esquire Robert Donato In memory of Joan & Edward Edmunds Robert Moll In memory of Ruth Moll Greg & Melissa Haebel In memory of Bob Shaffer Stephanie Nichols In memory of Della Christine Swesey In memory of Gerald F. Adams Janie & John Braverman Suzanne Buechner Douglas & Barbara Groff Maya Selber Barbara Silver J. Richard & Maryann Volpe In memory of Dr. Howard E. Blake Marion & Dennis Bailey Sara Barber, from the Gries Family Phoebe Cascaden Judith & David Eber Joseph & Ruth Ann Fleischut George & Barbara Goodley Ann Grumet Littman & Jeffrey J. Littman J. Martin Myers Marta M. Padula John & Cathy Poynton Ivan & Cheryl Quandt Robert & Charme Walter Adopt-A-Tree Memorials Mary Austin Helen R. Brossman Candy Bucolo & Barb Dwyer Benjamin & Joy Catanese Charles C. Clark Paula DeLucco Henry A. Fallon Thomas Fields, III & Eleanor Fields William & Melissa Gaskins Russell S. Gergely Donna Girton James & Laura Harrington Margaret & Merv Harris Carol Henn In memory of Jabez T. Austin, Jr. In memory of John Brossman In memory of Austin Michael Dwyer In memory of Russell LaGreca In memory of Janet Clark In memory of Carrie Kirshbaum In memory of Noreen Fallon In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Fields, Jr. In memory of Mary Tyler In memory of Eileen Gergely In memory of Barbara Lacusch In memory of Jeff Gribb In memory of Caroleann Deane In memory of John Henn In memory of Patricia Colbert Kathleen Callahan Peggy J. Carbone Paul T. Clark 24 Karen Gratton Prabodh & Jean Gupta Margaret Harbison Jennifer Ierardi & Laurie Kessler Natasha Jarbah Heather Lash Robert B. Livermore Virginia Livolsi Cristin Muscatiello Erin Nafziger James O’Melia Michele Pressman & Deborah Levy Susan Reinagel Christine Stephan Kathryn Welgoss Mary D. Crouch Elaine E. Eichler Susan & Richard Gays Donna Hendrie Lelia, Pam & Mike Hooton Patricia A. Horney Toni & Terry Jackson Florence E. Klimas Scott & Sharon Lonsdale Ludowici Roof Tile, Inc. Sandy & Bruce Lutz Sara & Vance Pennington Barbara & R.A. Shapley Carolyn J. Smith Paula Whetham Smith Robert Wehr & Robyn Racey-Wehr Tom & Amy Whetham In memory of John Zappacosta Michael Abbriano Peter Barsz & Maria Wanenchak Brian & Suzanne Clauser Rita R. Deitrich Raymond Didinger & Maria Gallagher Connie Egan Ann & James Hornaday Mary C. LeFever Bob & Peg McCauley Helen Reison Lisa Roberts Susan Romano John & Alice Smith Delia Stafford Daniel & Barbara Wark Steve Zappacosta In memory of Pam Harper Virginia Bolmarcich Martha Brody Clayton Crawford Michael & Virginia Darmon Delaware County Historical Society Margaret & Merv Harris Dorothy D. Haviland Lawrence Imhof The KKG Evelyn MacDonald George Nofer Judith Obetz & Angela Matina Deborah Sax & Richard Kunkle James & Frances Wood In memory of Sally Hanlon Geoffrey Aronow Joanne & Dawn Creamer Wendy Demchick Alloy & Curtis Alloy Jim & Frances Donovan Victoria Edwards Chuck & Patti English Donald & Mariel Frank Rose E. Isard Jerry T. Jordan Stacy E. Kincaid Andrea & Robert Levine Lawrence & Michele McAlee William & Amy Mowbray Joseph Quinn & Patricia Schlicht Kathy Rodriguez, Sharon Galitzer, Maureen Flannigan, and Marie McNamara Andrew M. Rosen Jack & Mona Steinberg Kari Stevens Willig, Wiliams & Davidson In memory of Arthur S. Mickley David & Joan Healy George & Carole Williames In memory of Alfred V. Weyhmuller Ateeq Ahmed Donald Andersen Fay Beanland Bill Clayton Cytopathology 25 TRIBUTE CAMPAIGN TO HONOR RICK COLBERT ’S TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP These donors have given over $272,000 to endow a part-time gardener position to care for the Native Woodland Walk and Tyler's core garden areas to support Rick’s dream to sustain Tyler for generations to come. Anonymous (2) Tony Aiello Shipley & Mary Allinson American Hydrotech, Inc. Vince & Bonnie Anderson Melanie, Bonnie, & Wendie Baldwin Rena & Sam Barnett Mr. & Mrs. William Bathon Joseph & Sandra Battaglia Jon Bauer Janice Beale Lewis & Peggy Beatty Barbara Begleiter Murray Belman Ann Benzel Aida & Edgar Berzins Jack & Jane Blandy-Stoney Bank Nurseries Margaret Bue & Frank Steinmiller Andrew Bunting Martha Burke Jeffry Cadorette Barb Calkins & Chris Dominic Florence Callahan Christine Fizzano Cannon & Mark Cannon Peggy Carbone Ben & Katie Carr Erin Colbert Challburg & Joe Challburg Chanticleer Linda & A.G. Ciavarelli Suzanne & Adam Ciongoli Paul Clark Mark & Kathy Clatterbaugh Cathy Colbert John & Patty Colburn John & Terry Colburn Barbara Conn Sandy & Chalmers Cornelius Mary Crouch Joe & Ann Damico Edward & Kathryn Davis Aldys Davis Deer Management Professionals of SE PA Mary Douglas Matt & Anna Doyle Mark & Carol Dresden McIver & Donna Edwards Elsa Efran Paul & Cheryl Eichler Elaine Eichler Linda Eirhart Michelle & Paul Eisenberg Ludowici Roof Tile, Inc. Sandy & Bruce Lutz Bob Lyons Rick & Bonnie Mainwaring Spencer & Sandy Manthorpe Judith Mazur Joan McClintock & Richard Greenwood Elizabeth McLean Dorothy & Deborah McThenia Alan & Barbara Mennig Guy Messick & Lucy Wright Messick Jeffery Miller Robin & Jonathan Moll Dee Montgomery Betsey Ney Barbara Norton & Dave Warner Rhoby O'Neill Carla Pastore Joseph Patti Jane Pepper Judy Perego-Williams & Jim Williams Joe & Anita Pew Eileen Raffaele Barbara & Rathbone-Frank Thomas Reeves Molly Rouse-Terlevich Jack & Holly Rutkowski Tony & Gay Sabatelli Maureen Scholz David & Winnie Schmeling Drew & Paula Schmidt Scott & Patricia Schultz Kevin & Rose Shields Jonathan & Virginia Emerson Charles & Sheree Emerson John & Margaret Ewing Gene & Janet Ferraro Jim Flandreau Michael & Shannon Fortner Mary Beth & Douglas French Garden Club of Bala Cynwyd Walter & Jayne Garrison Susan & Richard Gays Darcy & Jeff Gibb Jay & Lynne Gingrich Mac Given & Barbara Scott Glenmede Elsa & Allen Hancock Lee Harper Tom & Katie Harrison Donna Hendrie Herb Society of America, Philadelphia Unit Al & Nancy Hirsig David & Angie Holmes Lelia, Pam & Mike Hooton Bob & Karen Hoover Beth & Lloyd Hoppe Michael Howanski Jason & Sarah Ingle Mary Beth & Don Jackson Walter & Perry Jeffords Jenkins Arboretum Jo-Ann & Alex Karkenny Anne & Morris Kellett Wayne & Marilyn Keller Paula & Jim King Kittleman & Associates Cynthia Klemmer Florence Klimas Jim & Barbara Knight Jean Kunkle, from Jean, Barb, Tom, Esther & Dick Bob Kunz & Annette Richter Margaret & Warren Kuo Bill LeFevre Lonni Lehman Harvey Lerman Jeannie Liggett Dick & Sally Lighty Ella & Frank Loffelman & Family Scott & Sharon Lonsdale Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture Longwood Gardens Bill & Linda Lorenz Vivian Lovingood, from the Board & Staff of APGA David & Donna Shooster Craig & Liz Single Alan Slack W. Gary Smith Marshall & Karen Soss Pamela Sapko, from all his friends at Delaware Center for Horticulture Robert Speare, Esq. Pam Stephani & Richard Morelli Judy & Bill Strine Student Health Service, from co-workers of Catherine Colbert Tim & Marcia Sullivan Kate & Neil Sullivan Bill Taylor Barbara & Frederick Thomas Debi & Jeff Thomas R. William Thomas Trine Vanderwall & Eric Conklin Peter & Patricia Vagenas Jane & Dan Valdes-Dapena Helene Weathers Donna & Mark Weidel Mark & Maryann Whetham Keren White & Jared Reed Ruth, Karen & Kevin Williams Vicky Will & Mike Kowalski Kevin & Kimberly Winter Wipfli, formerly Elko & Associates Tina Marie & Steve Wisniewski Dick & Jean Wood Fred Wood Richard Wood, III & Tara Wood Mark & Sally Zelonis These donor recognition lists are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge for gifts received in fiscal year 2014. If you note any errors, please let us know so that we may correct them promptly. Thank you. 26 SEQUOIA SOCIETY Tyler’s Sequoia Society honors those who have generously included Tyler in their estate plans. Members of the 2014 Sequoia Society are: Anonymous (3) John & Patty Colburn John & Terry Colburn Anne Donnell Mary Pat Ford & Hugh Weldon Bill & Marjorie Goettle Al & Nancy Hirsig Bob Huey & Pat Armstrong Kris & Dick Hughey Pat Johnson Paula & Jim King Alan & Barbara Mennig Mary Packwood Miriam Fisher Schaefer Bruce & Marta Simons Alan Slack Pam Stephani & Dick Morelli Jeff & Janie Stopford Judy & Bill Strine Judy Perego-Williams & Jim Williams EVERGREEN SOCIETY Evergreen Society members specify monthly recurring amounts to donate via credit card. By eliminating checks and processing, it’s the greenest way to donate and the gifts go further in supporting care of our natural world. Michael & Lois Brooks Stephanie Browning & Anthony Orr Charles & Sabine Cranmer Michael & Ann DiDonato Alexis Dunn & Michael Block Ted & Shannon Farmer Laura Guertin & Dan King Johanna Heine & Ben Freid James & Nancy Kremmel Evelyn Kritchevsky Dan & Erin Lievens Robin & Jonathan Moll Juliann & Theresa Pinto Alan & Janet Vaskas Helene Weathers John Wenderoth & Annette Hearing Keren White & Jared Reed VOLUNTEER GIVING Volunteers at Tyler contributed over $277,861 in volunteer hours (based on the 2014 national average of $22.55/hour). 27 Financials Building support from diverse sources strengthens Tyler’s sustainability for future generations. FINANCIALS Revenues Expenses Earned income Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $176,421 Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222,201 Educational programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174,266 Arboretum shop sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,762 Facilities rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,884 Special events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228,430 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — Contributions and grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184,482 Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314,305 Net assets released from restrictions . . . . . . . . 175,440 Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $340,558 Curatorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111,635 Grounds maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181,199 Building maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,083 Equipment maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41,262 Visitor center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97,253 Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,661 Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139,796 Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,524 Special events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,845 General and administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254,096 Total revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,671,191 Total operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,536,942 Change in net assets $134,249 Net Assets released from restrictions 10% Investment Income 19% General and Administrative 17% Admissions 11% Special Events 4% Membership 13% Programs 22% Fundraising 7% Educational Programs 10% Contributions and Grants 11% Special Events 14% Development 9% Arboretum Shop Sales 3% Facilities Rental 9% Curatorial 7% Membership Grounds 5% Maintenance 12% Visitor Center Building 6% Equipment Maintenance Maintenance 8% 3% 29 Board & Staff Our dedicated Board and staff work tirelessly and enthusiastically to complete Tyler’s mission. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Shipley A. Allinson (President) Benjamin Carr Linda Ciavarelli, DPM Suzanne K. Ciongoli Matthew R. Doyle John M. Ewing Gene S. Ferraro (Vice President) James R. Flandreau Laura Guertin, PhD (Secretary) Andrew W. Harobin Jason W. Ingle Robert A. Kunz, MD, PhD Jeannie K. Liggett (Vice President) Sandra Lutz (Treasurer) Guy Messick Craig Single Keren White Victoria K. Will STAFF Administrative Educators Rick Colbert – Executive Director Shipley Allinson – Acting Executive Director from November 1, 2014 Sally Rogers – Special Events Manager Laura McPhail – Communications Manager Darcy Gibb – Office Manager Beth Hoppe – Bookkeeper Allison Mafodda Cory Davis Karen McDonald Kristin Simmons Lauren Ritchey Marg Fields Maria Wanenchak Molly Scott Rachel Ndeto Sue Lucas Vail Ryan Visitor Center Chris Lawler – Visitor Center Coordinator Annemarie Rapp – Visitor Services Joseph Giordano – Visitor Services Development Kathryn Ombam – Development Associate Mary Beth Jackson – Major Gifts Officer Drew Schmidt – Corporate Development Associate Public Programs Amy Mawby – Director of Public Programs Martha Moore – Youth Education Coordinator Joanne Landau – Registrar Julia Lo Ehrhardt – Volunteer Coordinator Horticulture Mike Karkowski – Director of Horticulture Jeff Wilson – Arboretum Manager Alison Dame – Plant Recorder Austin Deputy – Gardener Stephanie Santucci – Gardener Jerry O’Dell – Rhododendron Gardener *As of January 31, 2015 31