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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY TO LIFELONG ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. Dear friends of Teatown 2016 has marked yet another year in which Teatown has proudly expanded its size, reach, and prominence in both the environmental science and education communities. I’d like to recognize some of the major achievements made by the Teatown community this year. At 1,000 acres, Teatown is the largest privately-owned preserve in Westchester County. Over 10,000 visitors hike our 15 miles of trails, and our educational 2 Teatown 2016 Annual Report For the year ending June 30, 2016 programs reach over 20,000 adults and children each year. We are launching a new visual identity, reflected in the design of this annual report. As Teatown’s role in our community has evolved, so must our ability to reach our audience and accomplish our mission in new and compelling ways. This exciting transition helps us do just that: inspire a new generation of environmental stewards, and grow our community at home and throughout the region. 3 Teatown has expanded its outstanding staff. In 2016 we made two prestigious appointments to our senior staff: Dr. Amy Karpati as the Director of Science and Programs, and Jane Simoni Cooke as the Director of Marketing and Development. Teatown also welcomed three bilingual staff members including two environmental educators and a marketing coordinator. These new appointments will allow Teatown to expand its scope and impact in the coming years. The distinguished Teatown Environmental Science Academy (TESA) celebrated its 4th year. TESA, limited to twelve high school students on a competitive basis, sees each student complete an independent environmental research project on the preserve. Earlier this year, three TESA alumni received recognition in the Intel Science Talent Search, one of the country’s top high school science competitions. Two were semi-finalists and one was a finalist. Two of the three projects were conducted during the TESA program and through continuation of the project after the program ended. Our environmental education programs impacted over 2,400 under-resourced students. Thanks to the generous support of our community, our No Child Left Inside (NCLI) scholarship program has helped cover fees and transportation costs for districts that would otherwise be unable to provide these valuable education opportunities. In a time where connection to nature has never been more critical to the future, we consider this accomplishment invaluable. Teatown hosted a record setting EagleFest. Over 4,000 visitors attended the event this year! The educational bird shows filled to overflow capacity at each of the seven programs. Our winter festival has been called an “economic driver” by Senator Terrence Murphy. The celebration of the eagle’s return to the Hudson Valley included more food options, as well as live music for the first time. All of this work would simply not be possible without Teatown’s generous donors, the dedicated board, outstanding staff, and hardworking volunteers. I celebrate the achievements we have made this year, and look forward to the continued success of this incredible organization. I invite you to visit Teatown: explore its natural beauty, hike the trails, attend the educational programs, and join us in our mission to inspire our community to lifelong environmental stewardship. With gratitude, Howard Permut Board Chair RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP RELIES ON FRIENDS LIKE YOU. We gratefully acknowledge everyone who has made a gift to support Teatown’s mission. 395 Number of charitable gifts made to Teatown in 2016 Listed here and on the following pages are all donors who contributed $100 or more between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016. Multiyear donors, in italics, are recognized at the full amount of their pledge. This list does not include gifts or pledges made after June 30, 2016. 4 Teatown 2016 Annual Report 724 Number of Teatown members in 2016 $50,000+ Anonymous Peter Ascoli Land Trust Alliance Natural Heritage Trust Orinoco Foundation Pew Charitable Trusts Reid and Marguerite Pitts Rebecca and Arthur Samberg David A. Swope $25,000–$49,999 Michael Bakwin Jim Blann Con Edison Cynthia Coudert & Brian Morris Constance Curran The Frog Rock Foundation Dorothea Hale Swope The Estate of Jessie J. Werner (Continued on following pages) Science & Conservation Habitat conservation and restoration remain at the core of who Teatown is, and who we have been for the past 50 years. Teatown Environmental Science Academy (TESA) continues to nurture young scientists Eleven high school students from seven Westchester schools and the Hong Kong International School attended the Teatown Environmental Science Academy (TESA), a fieldbased course that teaches students the tools and techniques scientists use to study environmental issues. TESA provides invaluable experience for students interested in the environment by exposing them to the techniques and technology that scientists use to study today’s pressing conservation issues. Monitoring our changing forests To understand our changing forests and the benefits of management, Teatown scientists have installed over a dozen plots for short-term and long-term monitoring. Data collected include tree species, diameter and canopy dieback; seedling species, density and height; and coverage of herbaceous plants. The plots will be reevaluated every year. Above: The Barred owl (Strix varia) is one of our forest inhabitants. $10,000–$24,999 Anonymous (2) Barbara Abeles Club Fit John and Doon Foster Joanne Landau and Fred Schwalb Donald and Zaza Manocherian 6 Teatown 2016 Annual Report Monitoring survivability and deer browse of red oak seedlings Teatown interns planted red oak seedlings across the preserve to monitor survivability and deer browse. Half of the seedlings were fenced to prevent deer browse. Over the course of three months, 84% of unfenced seedlings were browsed by deer. Survivability of fenced seedlings was high with a 92% survival rate. Laura and James Rosenwald Marcia C. Saunders St. Faith’s House Foundation Lucy R. Waletzky, M.D. $5,000–$9,999 Susan and John Cooney Jr. Vicki and Fred Feiner Anita and Michael Hegarty Hudson River Foundation Kids’ Club of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow, Inc. Theresa and Jim Kilman Susan and Keith Kroeger Pace University conducts intensive field courses at Teatown Teatown continues to build relationships with Pace University’s Environmental Studies and Science department. The second year of the intensive field course “Natural History of the Hudson Valley” focused on identification of egg masses in vernal pools, spring ephemerals, mammal snow tracking, and identifying birds by sight and sound. $5,000–$9,999 (continued) Cynthia and Jeffrey Manocherian Kate and Howard Permut Libbie and David Poppick Eve Hart Rice, M.D. Jamie Shenkman and Chris Magadini For the year ending June 30, 2016 Three TESA alum received recognition in the Intel Science Talent Search, one of the country’s top high school science competitions. Two students were semi-finalists in the competition, and one was a finalist. Congratulations to these young scientists! David B. Thomas Thomas and Carolyn Witt Foundation, Inc. Betsy Shaw Weiner Peregrine Whittlesey & Robert Timpson Twink and Jim Wood 7 Fisher research continues Teatown’s fisher (Martes pennanti) study took place in southern Westchester this year to continue our ongoing research. No fisher were detected in the southern part of the County, but other wildlife such as coyotes and fox were observed. Teatown scientists present at natural history conference Teatown scientists presented their work at the Northeastern Natural History Conference in Springfield, MA again this year. Work presented included: “The Impacts of Beaver (Castor canadensis) in Suburban Ecosystems: Friend or Foe?” and “Ecosystem Services and Preserve Management: The Human Dimensions.” Environmental Monitoring and Management Alliance (EMMA) completes its strategic planning process This will help the group fulfill its mission to develop a regionally-coordinated ecological monitoring network that informs sustainable management practices and natural resource conservation through scientific research while engaging the public in environmental protection. In addition, Teatown received a grant from the Land Trust Alliance to grow EMMA’s research and education and outreach programs. Stewardship Turn the page to see Stewardship initiatives located on a Teatown map. Cliffdale meadows Invasive plant management Following Teatown’s meadow management plan, the Cliffdale meadows were mowed in late winter. Monitoring for the invasive black swallowwort (Cynanchum louiseae) took place in early spring and was controlled later in the season. $2,500–$4,999 Donna Aristo Michael Babick Brooke and Tyler Beebe David Rockefeller Fund Earth Alterations, LLC H.O.P.E. for Youth Foundation 8 Teatown 2016 Annual Report Three summer interns worked on invasive plant management across Teatown. Some of the species controlled included oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii), black swallowwort (Cynanchum louiseae) and oriental photinia (Photinia villosa) IBM International Foundation Ziporah Janowski & David Ettenberg J. Stuart and Mary Mackintosh Deborah Mehne Bonnie and Robert Mongno New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation Anne and Ed Papantonio Clare Pierson & Peter Humphrey Kat and Drew Saunders Diane and Steven Skalak Margo and Don Stever Clockwise from top: Croton High School Sophomore Class Service Day; Pace University Make A Difference Day; Pace University students; PKF O’Connor Davies volunteers; Ossining High School Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. $1,000–$2,499 David J. Adams Leslie Allen April L. and James B. Benson June and Roger Blanc Lisa and Frank Brown Julie and Jay Carter For the year ending June 30, 2016 Connie and John Cioffi Continental Building Products LLC Sarah Dale & Gavino Olvera Robert DeRito John and Janet DeVito Nancy and Peter Felcher Lynn Fieldes Smith & Jeffrey G. Smith Steve and Fredi Friedman Jan and Steve Golann Dorian Goldman & Marvin Israelow Betsy and Stephen Hunter Janet Inskeep Benton & David Shunter 9 Mitigating beaver impacts Teatown Lake dam Staff and volunteers have wrapped over 150 trees around the lakes to reduce the number of trees removed by beaver. Volunteers also fortified the Wildflower Island fence to keep beaver off of the Island and kept the dam spillways clear of debris left by beaver. Restoring Wildflower Woods Invasive plants continue to be controlled in Wildflower Woods as we work to restore the area to a healthy forest habitat. Teatown Lake dam’s embankment was resurfaced to ensure dam integrity in the event of a flood. Trail maintenance All trails at Teatown, Kitchawan Preserve, Briarcliff-Peekskill from Spring Valley Road to Rte 134, and Teatown-Kitchawan Trail were inspected and regular maintenance was performed monthly. New in the trails A new 600 foot segment of trail opened on Twin Lakes Trail. Two new 12-foot bridges were installed on the trails we manage, including one on Briarcliff-Peekskill trail and one on Twin Lakes Trail. A number of Teatown’s hiking trails have been rerouted in order to better protect sensitive habitats, reduce fragmentation, avoid erosion, and enhance hiker experience. A 30-foot section of boardwalk was repaired and 75 feet of trail hardening with stone was installed on the Lakeside and Twin Lakes trails. BLUEBERRY POND Wildflower Is. T E ATO W N L A K E CLIFFDALE POND CL I FFDA L E FA RM N AT U R E CE N T E R Raptor Loop V E R N AY L A K E Thoughtful and sound stewardship of open space is key to ensuring regional sustainability. 10 Teatown 2016 Annual Report SHADOW LAKE For the year ending June 30, 2016 11 Education Pictured below: Students from Sarah Lawrence College prepare to conduct stream studies at Teatown. Our preserve serves as a living, outdoor laboratory for thousands of students and campers each year. Teatown continues to be a regional leader in quality environmental education programs for students. 8000 Number of students from Westchester, Putnam, New York City and Connecticut schools who attended outdoor science field trips at Teatown that were aligned with Common Core and NYS Science Standards. $1,000–$2,499 (continued) Jack DeVito Foundation, Inc. Alice and Douglas Kraus L.L. Bean, Inc. Sara Lee Schuptf & Axel Schupf Catherine A. Ludden Barbara and Roger Michaels 12 Teatown 2016 Annual Report Tashia and John Morgridge Mirla and George Morrison Patricia and James Murphy New York Life Foundation Jean and John Nonna Richard O’Hanley Paula Pace The Prudential Foundation Diane and Bill Pulleyblank Monique Regard & Rick Duffy Charles and Cheryl Roberto Zita Rosenthal Mimi Rosenwald Stacy and Jonathan Satovsky $1,000–$2,499 (continued) Saw Mill River Audubon Society Joanne and Robert Seebacher Jason and Lisa Shaplen Fauzia and Farhan Sharaff Clinton Smith Patricia Murphy & Adam Spilka For the year ending June 30, 2016 Gerard L. and Mary Swope John F. Swope Sally Timpson Patricia LoQuet & Larry Trachtenberg MaryAnn and Hugh van Hengel Elise Wagner & Robin Stout Laura and David Whitlinger Toyken Yee & David Hemmerling $500–$999 Anonymous Beverly and Stuart Aisenbrey Mary Dale and Jeffrey Allen Beth Beck 13 Families, adults and children engage with nature through our public programs. 20,000 Number of visitors that have been engaged, educated and inspired through public programs to become active environmental stewards. Conversations on Conservation Teatown continues to participate in the coordination and presentation of Conversations on Conservation, a forum on current environmental issues for civic leaders and the general public. Topics included Bag the Plastic, Sound Science on Long Island Sound, and Westchester County Airport Expansion. Programs for Ossining families Inspiring a love of nature Nature Girls The second year of this innovative program reached thirty 5th grade girls in Tarrytown and Ossining through a supportive environmental program that fosters creativity, science skills and inquiry. 570 Number of children that attended our high energy Natural Science Summer Day Camp. Campers learned from conservation scientists, participated in citizen science projects, investigated habitats from swamps to meadows and enjoyed free play in nature. 14 Teatown 2016 Annual Report 2400 Teatown For the year ending June 30, 2016 2 Nurtured by Nature Number of students who attended programs at Teatown through No Child Left Inside, which provides support for under-resourced districts. Scholarships are made available to schools to cover transportation costs or fee for service. $500–$999 (continued) Maureen and Brian J. Fitzpatrick John Gilbert Jennifer and Patrick Graham Melanie Dodson & David Granger Mary Kaczmarek Ellen and Fred Koelsch Andy and Linda Brenner Jennifer Carter Leslie Cecil & Creighton Michael Michelle and Mike Chiafulio John Chow Rudolph Fasciani, Jr. Mary Breslin & Peter Feldman At the Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center in Sleepy Hollow, our programs focused on river ecology and watershed health. Number of new part-time bilingual educators at Teatown, thanks to a grant we received from the Land Trust Alliance to support our outreach to local communities. We’re now better able to serve students and audiences from diverse backgrounds. Through team building, self-discovery and explorations in nature, girls developed confidence, made new friends and delved deeply into outdoor learning. In the Ossining School District, Teatown presented “Interactive Saturdays,” family programs for Park Early Elementary School: Animals in Winter, and Hudson River Tales. Our Hike with the Superintendent brought out 60 families! $500–$999 (continued) Marianna and Bill Beck Bedford Audubon Society Mary Anne and Peter Benedetto Jan and Marty Blaire Phyllis and Aaron Bock Katherine and Berl M. Brechner We’re engaging with the larger community through local outreach and off-site learning. Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center The fourth year of this program reached an average of 123 students during each of fifteen school visits. To assist the four participating Head Start centers in furthering environmental awareness, Teatown provided seasonal curriculum and three resource boxes filled with science tools and materials designed to enhance the delivery of science content. Three hands-on teacher trainings focused on using the materials in the resource boxes and making connections to other areas of study. Laura Kososki Barbara Krohn Ginny and John Loughlin Naomi and Paul B. Marrow Kathleen and Lawrence Pedowitz Phelps Memorial Hospital Center Elizabeth R. and Rodney C. Pitts Kathy and Jim Rittinger Elizabeth Scholtz Andy Seibert & Alejo Vietti Rosie and Tom Shannon Rita and Bill Sloan Virginia Stillman & James Russell Susan Swope 15 Volunteers So much of Teatown’s work would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers. 6676 2418 1020 Number of volunteer hours at special events, such as EagleFest, Pancake Brunch, Firehouse Chilli Challenge and PlantFest. $500–$999 (continued) Oliver and Stefanie Technow Cas and Stacey Trap Drusilla van Hengel Shobha Vanchiswar Marc and Cami Weinstein Yorktown Chamber of Commerce 16 Teatown 2016 Annual Report Raptor Group 12 members, 809 hours Raptor volunteers commit to more than a year of training to help care for Teatown’s birds of prey and help introduce our birds to the public. Teens in Teatown (TNT) 23 members,1132 hours Total number of hours given by our volunteers Our committed group of teens are actively involved in education, stewardship, animal care and assisting at special events. They have been nominated for a Volunteer New York Volunteer Spirit Award! Wildflower Island Guides 18 members, 638 hours Number of volunteer hours on stewardship and trails. Volunteer participants include Trail Tramps, interns, corporate and school groups. 442 Number of volunteers who worked with us across all projects. $250–$499 Alison Alpin Deborah Behler Mary O’Neill Berry Nancy Bloomgarden & Bill Bronner Elizabeth Clarfeld Cathleen Collins Highlights from our volunteer groups Dan Colombini Holly Crosbie-Foote Jane and Walt Daniels Edie Demas & Chuck Graef Susan and Peter Diamond EarthRise Marcia Egger Wildflower Island guides care for the plants on the island and give tours. This year, they have been helping Leah Kennell, our Wildflower Island Curator, manage beaver damage. Nature Guides 14 members, 663 hours Nature guides assist in teaching school programs. This year, they volunteered in approximately 30-40% of programs! Volunteer awards Distinguished Volunteer Award Erica Kolbrener Teens in Teatown (TNT) Chris Werni Nature Guide Sarah Edwards Raptor Group Ponie Sheehan Wildflower Island Daria Gregg Trails/Stewardship Niall Fay and Joe Capozzi Special Events Darielle Rayner Volunteer groups Pace U, Mercy, Croton HS, Netsuite, Keio Academy, Ossining HS, Con Ed, NY Life, YAI, Community Based Services, ARC of Westchester Interns: Hackley, Yorktown, Westlake, Hendrick Hudson Clerical 1 volunteer & 1 group, 60 hours Clerical volunteers assist in administrative and general office duties, as well as in more specialized areas. $250–$499 (continued) Lori Ensinger and William Kuebler Julie Evans & Leo Wiegman Ann M. Fagan George Fan Deborah Benzil & Paul Finch Mary Ann and Matthew George For the year ending June 30, 2016 Kerry and Stephen Guihan Holly T. Ross & Timothy P. Hartung Laura and Robert Hartwig Carey and Michael Hsieh Barbara and John Hudock Stephanie Lynn and Mark Kleiman Mary Flood & John Ladd 17 Financials SUPPORT AND REVENUE For the year ending June 30, 2016 Membership 2% Interest & dividends 0% Properties & facilites rental 6% 2015* $1,145,173 $354,240 $174,977 $1,674,390 $1,111,901 $361,053 $127,743 $1,600,697 Management & general Fundraising Support subtotal Total expenses $366,682 $223,002 $589,684 $2,264,074 $363,033 $201,567 $564,600 $2,165,297 NET GAINS (LOSSES) $(103,387) $(1,839) YEAR END NET $266,996 $596,165 Endowment value at 6/30/2016 $2,980,888 Total assets at 6/30/2016 $11,843,006 Education fees & Nature Store Contributions Special events (net) Properties & facilities rental Membership Interest & dividends Total support and revenue EXPENSES: PROGRAMS Environmental education at Teatown Stewardship at Teatown Regional conservation Programs subtotal Special events (net) 11% Education fees & Nature Store 28% 2016* Revenues Contributions 53% EXPENSES: SUPPORT From investments and other assets Fundraising 10% Management & general 16% Expenses Total program expenses 74% $744,177 $1,404,381 $278,012 $151,751 $55,023 $1,113 $2,634,457 $614,023 $1,754,704 $202,744 $137,885 $57,975 $(4,030) $2,763,301 *Fiscal year for 2015 and 2016 ends on June 30 For a copy of the independent audit conducted by Condon O’Meara McGinty & Donnelly LLP, contact (914) 762-2912 x118. $250–$499 (continued) Peter and Silvia Last Thomas G. Lemens & Wallace F. Forbes Kate and Michael Lombardi Beth Maier & Robert Mack Karen and John Magerlein 18 Teatown 2016 Annual Report Paul R. Mendelsohn Karen and Charlie Menduni Edward Mertz Virginia and Timothy Millhiser Richard W. Nagle Cynthia and Abraham Ofer Suzanne and George Olivier Francis and Sakiko Parr Steven Pecoraro Larry Provost Alison and Michael Putnam Regeneron Denise A. Rempe & Mark L. Wilson Karen and John Rigney Nancy and Paul Ross Janet and Dom Rubbo Joanne E. and Bruce G. Sheffler Barbara Smith Rachel and Tom Steinhardt Beverley and Sabin Streeter Susan and Charles Wanner For the year ending June 30, 2016 Robert and Allyne Zorn $100 Kristine and Greg Adams Mark Anderson Susan Anderson Rochelle and Marc Auslander Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banino Sabina Barach Jannette and Mark Barth Yuriko and James Barton Christine and Tymon Barwicz Louise Belevich Maggie and Frank Belloni 19 Our supporters $100 (continued from page 19) Lesley Benedusi Kim and Victor Bjorge Joy and David Brenner Theresa M. Broadway Charles and Alice Bromley Norma and James Burnette Janet S. Cadwallader Mary and Thomas Callaghan Jean Cameron-Smith Edward T. Canora Nancy Carmichael & Michael Washburn Inge Ceunen Julie and Frank Child Jane and Barrett Clark Thomas and Lisa Clemmens John and Denise Clerkin Donald Clifford Bobbie Cochran & Steve Cook Bonnie Coe Talluto Elaine and Aaron Cohen Marty and J. Peter Collins Linda Cooper Wanda Cope and William A. Orton Sarah Crichton & Lou Colasuonno William Cruse & John Deuel Orit and David Daly Marilyn and Alex D’Ambrosio Susan and Edward D. David Christine Davies Lia and Joe Del Toro Philip Donnelly Heather and Laurence DonohueGreene Beth and Frank Dorsa Valerie and David Doyle Melanie Dupuis Pamela and Douglas Edwards Sally Emery Joyce and Klaus Eppler Mickie and Peter Eschweiler June and Robert Farnham Ruth Fisher Diane and Eric Fishman Nadine G. and Robert J. Fletcher, IV Lisa and Timothy Flynn Jane Franke-Molner Melissa and Todd Freebern Hon. Sandy Galef William Gannett Barbara Gilbert Michael and Clorissa Gioscia Helyn Goldstein & John Ferebee Kathryn and Gregg Gonzalez Doris and David Goodnough Gloria and Stephen Gorell Natalie Gorlin Jamie and Ann Grant Suzanne and Neal Haber Shoshana Hantman Jane Harsha & Cesar Gonzales Philip and Ellen Heidelberger Joseph Helmer and Mary Dodds Erica Heymann Douglas Edward Honcharski & Jean Chemay Amy Hopkin & Daniel Ehlke Brian Horton Mary and James Houlihan Lynn and Frank Huber Mirry Hwang Judy and Henry Jacobs Dorothy and Paul Janis Tal and Marc Janowitz Hon. Michael Kaplowitz Susan and Steven Karp Suzanne Kavic & Zaid Alrawi Patricia Keesee Arcadia Kocybala Silvia Koner Karen LaBonte & Mark Linehan Carolyn and Craig Lancaster Helene Bray & Bryan Lavery Laurie N. Lechthaler & Terrence P. Yanni Jeanne and Roger Lemcke Dolores Leonard Dana Levenberg & Stephen Hersh Gloria and William Lewit Kristina R. Lindbergh & Robert Conte Julie and Simon Lodge Auralie and Chester Logan Carrie and Brian Lownds Lynn and Don Lucas Jeanmarie Mahecha Jacqueline and James Mann Paula and John Markowitz Linda Masson Jessica and David McClosky Christine McCluskey Joseph A. Messing Resa Mestel & Alan Fox Barbara Miles & Michael Rosenhack Marilyn and Arnold Miller Anne Mininberg Lisa Minton Lael Morgan & Brian Ackerman Sara Morse Frankie Mal and Lucille Nechis Susan and Malcolm Netburn Dennis Neuberger Stephen and Elizabeth Nevin Victor and Charlotte Noerdlinger, Jr. Judy North & Jack Billig Novartis Kathleen and John O’Connor Ralph Odell Peter H. and Christopher W. Oden Doris and Robert Olsen Kyla and Paul O’Neill Jeffrey Pasquerella Erich Paulsen Jennifer Pauly & Andrew Simmons Mr. & Mrs. William E. Pitts, II Kevin and Rosemary Plunkett Meri and Tom Pollak Dianna and Chris Raxworthy Susan and Elmer Richards Rusticus Garden Club Katherine Saenger & Robert Walkup Lynn and John Salmon Ray and Gabriela Sanchez Diana Saunders Melanie and Drew Schaffran Mikki Shaw & Peter Capek Beverly and Bruce Shriver Alana Smart & Allan Zeik Saidman William Solodow & Cornelia Schimert Debra Spataro Egol & Lew Egol Carolyn and Talbert Spence Judy and Annabelle Stanley John Sterba Marti and John Stewart Mary Swope Geoff Thompson and Liz Bracken-Thompson Mary Ann and Kevin Tighe Marjorie and Bruce Topman Jacki Tutelman & Martin Bender Jane McArthur Tuttle Shari Vice & Kevin Scherer Merry Anne and Glenn Vogt Susan Walker & Peter Stand Barbara Walker Stephen and Maura Walsh Janice Walters Genie and Russ Watsky Dana and Mark Wegman Ingrid Weigel & Patrick Meere Robyn and John Weingart Shami Arslanian & Steve Weisbart Barbara and Peter Westerink Carla and Dave Wiltenburg Lucy Swope Yarian & Stan Yarian Michael Yoken Christina Young & John Osborne Elizabeth Zieglmeier & Leslie Kelley Staff Board Senior staff Officers Kevin Carter, Executive Director Dianne Barron, Managing Director Phyllis Bock, Director of Education Diane DiVernieri, Director of Finance Laura Elmore, Director of Marketing Howard Permut, Chair Joanne Landau, Vice Chair Nancy Felcher, Vice Chair Dorry Swope, Secretary Edward D. David, Treasurer Our team Board of Trustees Erin Baker, Animal Care Supervisor & Environmental Educator Lisa Baugh, Senior Environmental Educator Terry Broadway, Weekend Receptionist Alex Cochran, Land Steward Millie Dellaquila, Administrative Assistant Lindsay Booker, Animal Care Leigh Draper, Preserve Manager Jo Ann Gackstetter, AM Receptionist Mary Haley, School Year Environmental Educator John Jackson, Ranger Lisa Kelly, Animal Caretaker Leah Kennell, Wildflower Island Curator Jean Maiorano, Membership & Development Associate Sean O’Reilly, Weekend Maintainer Marie Perry, Bilingual Environmental Educator Jan Phair, Weekend Receptionist Maggie Pichura, Environmental Educator Mike Reyes, Senior Maintainer Sandy Rotella, PM Receptionist Elissa Schilmeister, Environmental Educator and Volunteer Coordinator Hillary Siener, Manager of Science and Stewardship Programs Eva Thaddeus, Bilingual Science Education Coordinator Diane Uhle, Seasonal Gardener Stephen Williams, Custodian Barbara Abeles Mike Bakwin Jim Blann Susan Cooney Cynthia Coudert Anita Hegarty Brian Horton Theresa Beach Kilman Steven Pecoraro Marguerite Pitts Libbie Poppick Charlie Roberto Kat Saunders Marcia C. Saunders Jason Shaplen Jamie Shenkman Donald W. Stever Glenn Vogt ToyKen Yee General Counsel Clinton B. Smith Honorary Trustes Peter M. Ascoli Emily Wood Crofoot Lori Ensinger John Marwell Zita Rosenthal Rebecca Samberg David Swope Geoffrey S. Thompson Omissions If we have inadvertently missed including your name, please accept our apology and let us know about the omission. We appreciate your support. 20 Teatown 2016 Annual Report For the year ending June 30, 2016 21 Non-profit status Colophon Teatown is recognized as a 501(c) (3) charitable organization under Federal Internal Revenue code. Donations and contributions are tax deductible according to IRS tax law. This report is set in Avenir, a typeface created by the Swiss designer Adrian Frutiger in 1988. Frutiger, who died in 2015, considered Avenir—meaning future in French—to be his finest work. Working on it, he wrote, “I always had human nature in mind.” 22 Teatown 2016 Annual Report Design by Blackletter. 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