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MEET THE TEENS OF PROJECT: IDENTITY’S BETHEL WOODS ON MAIN, A PILOT PROGRAM IN LIBERTY’S DOWNTOWN BARN.
Dear Friends, Last year we proudly celebrated our 10th anniversary as a non-profit cultural center. A highlight of the year was our mid-summer festival, A GATHERING AT Bethel WOODS: A CELEBRATION OF PEACE, LOVE & MUSIC. Thousands of people joined us for a day of family-friendly activities that included music, collaborative art projects, guided tours of The Museum, games, and other activities—followed at dusk by a spectacular display of fireworks. It was just one in a year-long calendar of events focused on delivering our mission to inspire, educate, and empower people through the arts and humanities. Whether through music, cultural and artistic learning programs, or historic preservation, we took several steps in 2016 to reach deeper into our communities to make more lives better. We piloted our Bethel Woods on Main project (featured on the cover and on page 16 of this magazine), which brought our PROJECT: IDENTITY program to teens where they live. We drew new, diverse, and younger audiences to our Pavilion Stage and Event Gallery, bringing in global Latin superstar Pitbull, and partnering with Shandelee Music Festival to present world-renowned young artists in the PLAY: The Classics, a concert series designed to make classical music more approachable across all age groups. A major highlight of our 10th anniversary year came in December when, following submission of a complex application, the Woodstock festival site was added to the New York State Register of Historic Places. Then, this past February, the site was added to the National Register. We’re extremely proud and will publicly celebrate the designation later this year. Anniversaries are important. They give us reason to gather and be joyous. As a society, we use the marking of an anniversary to reflect on how events have shaped us and to remind us of the things that matter most. At Bethel Woods, what matters most to us is people. Through the lens of the ’60s, every aspect of what we do—concerts, museum exhibits, cultural enrichment programs, and festivals—reflects our belief in putting people first. We embrace our role in developing their creative capacity and improving their quality of life. Our work with children and families sparks intellectual curiosity and focuses on how they can use the shared experiences of peace, love, creativity, and self-expression to make their own mark in the world and make a difference in their communities. You’ll learn more about the impact our programs are having on people throughout the pages of this publication. As we move ahead, we are filled with an optimistic spirit and a positive outlook. None of what we do to inspire people’s lives would be possible without the continued financial support of our Members, generous donors, corporate partners, employees, or volunteers. Our board of trustees, our founder, and I are ever grateful for every way in which you help us contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community. Sincerely,
Darlene Fedun Darlene Fedun Chief Executive Officer
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Night in the Woods included a runway fashion show by Mary Lee of TwistedLamb featuring avant-garde looks from five East AND WEST COAST designers.
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The Event Gallery became an enchanted forest. Young revelers adorned in black and white filled the room masquerading as woodland creatures. Behind every mask, a universal story of giving unfolded.
Over 200 people participated in Night in the Woods aN EVENING of music, fashion, art and community.
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s we continue to expand our non-profit cultural center and grow in service to the region, our funding needs to grow with it. Gen Xers and Millennials will soon be the driving forces behind charitable giving.
In 2016, we took a step toward cultivating a stronger relationship with these all-important audiences. Over time, our goal is to inspire and encourage them to contribute in more meaningful ways to our programming, community, and preservation and interpretation efforts. Dubbed Night in the Woods, this “party for a cause� raised $27,000.
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Demonstrating the impact and a cause to get behind.
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ight in the Woods was a perfect time to showcase the power of the arts. During the four days prior, area teaching artists worked on-site
alongside local installation artist Dennis McNett to construct a colossal tree. McNett also engaged children and their families from our SATURDAYS AT THE WOODS series to create screen printing and collage tiles for the event. Posters on the lobby walls highlighted the impact we are having, including the budding young photographer from our PROJECT: IDENTITY program who is now a proud teaching assistant; the young family who received weekly transportation to attend the SATURDAYS AT THE WOODS; and a teen who found friendship and a creative outlet through EXPLORE THE SIXTIES. It is people like you, who support events like Night in the Woods, that help transform lives through the arts and humanities, sometimes just one person at a time.
“I have always had an interest in printmaking and learning from such a unique artist was an amazing opportunity!” — Student from Monticello Central School
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SATURDAYS AT THE WOODS WORKSHOPS ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY AND CURIOSITY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. IN 2016, 104 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ATTENDED THE SPRING AND FALL SESSIONS.
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The 2016 Special Exhibit at The Museum at Bethel Woods: Rights, Race & Revolutions: A Portrait of LIFE in 1960s America by Grey Villet.
These pictures are worth a thousand, million words.
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rey Villet was a LIFE magazine photographer and
Kennedy, revolutionaries including Martin Luther King Jr.,
observant explorer who traveled the world, mapping
sports heroes like Muhammed Ali, and everyday people
its emotional contours in the faces and lives of its
struggling for their rights, including Richard and Mildred
people. His in-depth personal studies of the American scene
Loving during the Virginia couple’s fight against the state’s
during the 1950s and ’60s illuminated the complex reality of
laws banning interracial marriage.
those years with a truth that, in his own words, were “as real as you can get it.”
Villet’s emotional stories of the past resonated all year long among participants in Bethel Woods programs and museum
On April 2, The Museum at Bethel Woods opened its 2016
visitors alike. More than 55,000 visited The Museum last
special exhibit Rights, Race and Revolutions: A
year, including school groups, arts and humanities program
Portrait of LIFE in 1960s America by Grey Villet.
participants, Woodstock alumni, and concert attendees.
The exhibit featured images of presidents such as John F.
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Giving to inspire greatness.
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ichael Appley knows that the arts are fundamental to our humanity and that they help us express our values, build bridges between cultures, and bring people together. Having been born and raised in Delaware County, NY, he also
understands the challenges rural communities like ours face in exposing people—especially young people—to the arts. Today, Michael lives and works in the state of Delaware, where he is a Director of the American Gift Fund and the Managing Director of RBC Trust Company (Delaware) Limited. Since 2015 he has directed funds from his organization to Bethel Woods in support of our Bethel Woods on Main and other educational programs. Michael is interested in helping local children and future generations develop skills and inspire them to go on to successful and productive lives. As he explains, “Many families leave money to our Fund and the board has the authority to make meaningful donations on their behalf. We look at the causes these families supported during their lifetime.” Michael’s endorsement and the generosity of The American Gift Fund’s Board of Directors is truly helping shape lives and inspire greatness.
“One of our goals is to give to non-profits in areas where there is the greatest need. We find that organizations like Bethel Woods appreciate the funding and have a more substantial impact.” MICHAEL APPLEY
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Special exhibit inspires creativity and sparks discussion.
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he past is ever-present and always relevant in our daily lives—socially, culturally, and artistically. The Museum and its special exhibits are fundamentally central to our work at Bethel Woods. In 2016 we evolved our arts and humanities-based programming
using the Rights, Race and Revolutions exhibit as source material to fuel creative expression throughout our community. Teens in the PI: Photography program,
The Grey Villet exhibit served as a
and kids in the P.L.A.Y.: Music & Theater
springboard for a collaborative discussion
workshops visited the special exhibit to
between Bethel Woods and NACL Theater
inspire their work, learning about the role
about art’s capacity to cultivate conversation.
that intense concentration, patience, and understanding of photographic subjects can have on their creative endeavors.
A panel of contemporary artists led a WoodsTalk: Live discussion titled View Finder: Photography and the Human Story that focused on how images can tell stories and how those stories reveal the human struggle for justice and self-determination, making room for meaningful dialogue. Syreeta McFadden, contributor to The Guardian and Huffington Post, moderated the discussion. Local writers and award-winning, nationally recognized poets, inspired by the exhibit, wrote and read their works during two WoodsTalk: Live presentations of Poetry and Power.
We continued to grow the scope of offerings for our adult audience in 2016 through WoodsTalk: Live presentations to over 500 adults.
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New York Times photojournalists and Pulitzer Prize winners Stephen Crowley and Todd Heisler discussed how they were influenced and inspired by Grey Villet’s work.
During the school year, students from kindergarten through grade 12 participate in EXPLORE THE ’60s, a program that draws on content in The Museum to help them connect the ideals of the decade to relevant issues today.
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Delani Ennis is a homeschooled student. From a very young age she was attracted to visual art. She joined PROJECT: IDENTITY so she could use photography as a way to express her feelings, individuality, and her inner voice. PI: Photography helped her gain skills for college, and make time in her life to participate socially and creatively in her community. Since then, Delani has taken a leadership role during our SATURDAYS AT THE WOODS family program. She says, “In PI we collaborated, listening to each other and our mentors. I learned to think more critically and ask questions about topics that really matter to me. I feel more professional and connected to my community. I feel encouraged to participate—creatively.”
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How photography workshops build talent, confidence, and wellbeing in teens.
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aking part in arts and humanities programs outside the classroom can be out of reach for teens across our region. Barriers include costs, transportation, and
time. Yet, we know that when people—particularly students— participate in the arts, it leads to improved wellbeing and academic performance. Thanks to educational and enrichment programs at Bethel Woods, area teens are discovering their potential, gaining problem-solving skills, and seeing new possibilities for their lives. Annually we welcome a dynamic group of teens to our PROJECT: IDENTITY PHOTOGRAPHY (PI) program. Last spring, they came from as far as Brooklyn and as nearby as Monticello. Over 10 weeks this group of 20 high-schoolers with a passion for visual storytelling gathered at The Conservatory at Bethel Woods. Each week they learned the basics of digital photography, image manipulation, and the history of different photography styles. Then they applied their new skills to their own artistic vision, ultimately curating selected images for a photo book and final exhibition late in May. During the finale, each student also made a personal artistic statement while presenting their photographs for family, friends, and supporters. PI focuses on creativity and collaboration. It also contributes
to a well-rounded education by cultivating life-long lessons and technical knowledge for college, career, and an empowered civic life.
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2016 pavilion shows Miranda Lambert Kip Moore Brothers Osborne Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra Barenaked Ladies OMD & Howard Jones Daryl Hall & John Oates Mayer Hawthorne Journey The Doobie Brothers Steely Dan & Steve Winwood Jason Aldean Thomas Rhett A Thousand Horses The Beach Boys The Temptations
It was a hot
summer night when global superstar P itbull stepped onto The Pavilion stage.
Jim Gaffigan Michael McDonald & America Tedeschi Trucks Band Los Lobos & North Mississippi Allstars Zac Brown Band Drake White & the Big Fire Kidz Bop Kids Heart Joan Jett and the Blackhearts & Cheap Trick Dion and Ronnie Spector Toby Keith Brandy Clark Counting Crows Rob Thomas K Phillips Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration with Warren Haynes The Hudson Valley Philharmonic Pitbull Prince Royce & Farruko Darius Rucker Dan+Shay & Michael Ray Smokey Robinson Gavin Degraw Andy Grammer Aaron Tveit Don Henley 14
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With him came a pulsating blend of music, light, a dance extravaganza—and a whole new Bethel Woods audience.
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n our first ten years, we grew into a highly regarded education and entertainment center
with a reputation for excellence. Going forward, plans at Bethel Woods call for expanding our work by serving a larger, more diverse audience to help ensure our long-term sustain-
ability. And, our 2016 audience development survey revealed an opportunity to engage with younger and more diverse demographic groups. Fully half of Pitbull’s audience were first-time
attendees at Bethel Woods. Continuing the effort, we brought in a youthful generation of homegrown talent to target younger audiences as well. Sullivan and Orange County, NY natives, Gavin DeGraw, Andy Grammer, and special guest Aaron Tveit made their debut performance at Bethel Woods. The “Home at Last” concert kicked-off a national tour for DeGraw and Grammer, with Tveit joining for this one night only.
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Project: Identity’s Bethel Woods on Main series offers teens the opportunity to drop in on semi-structured “coffee house” sessions featuring music, creative writing, and visual arts making.
Connecting with youth beyond the Pavilion.
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o reach more teens and young adults, Project: Identity piloted Bethel Woods on
Main at Liberty’s Downtown Barn, located within walking distance for many of them. The pilot program, an extension of the PI: Sessions program, focused on developing
a mural for the Village of Liberty. Participants did extensive research, made presentations to the Village Board, worked with property owners, and had to do a surprising amount of math in designing the mural, which was officially unveiled in April 2017. Bethel Woods on Main gives teens the chance to engage in their community through arts, civic action, and conversation. With your support, we hope to expand the program in the coming year.
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Someday, 17-year-old Asia Calabrese-Lewis hopes to play on The Pavilion stage. For now, she plays her acoustic guitar and sings among her peers and occasionally in front of community audiences at Bethel Woods. Asia participates in several life-changing programs at Bethel Woods including Project: Identity where she works her craft and learns skills for college, career, and civic life. She is also one of the first teen interns now working at the Saturdays at the Woods family program. Asia, who last fall performed before an audience of over 200 guests at our Wine Pairing and Fundraising Dinner, stands as a fine example of how exposure to the arts is instrumental to personal growth and the health and wellbeing of our communities.
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Meanwhile, at the Conservatory, theater and music programming GAVE YOUNG PEOPLE SKILLS TO SOAR. Inspired by content in The Museum’s special exhibit,
develop skills in leadership, communication, writing, public
Rights, Race, and Revolutions, P.L.A.Y.: Theater and
speaking, and creativity.
P.L.A.Y.: Music presented two public performances in collaboration with the College of Performing Arts, part of the New School in New York City.
All our education programs use The Museum as a primary resource for engagement to ensure that the positive lessons and values of the 1960s—including compassion,
P.L.A.Y.: Theater’s Kaleidoscope, a group of short dramatic
tolerance and social justice—are carried forward for
pieces, explored current social issues, and P.L.A.Y.: Music
future generations.
highlighted songwriting, instrumental music, and singing. Teaching Artists worked with the kids to help them
At last summer’s P.L.A.Y.: Theater, a group of 32 children ages 8-14 were given the opportunity to create a PLAY ENTIRELY THEIR OWN, inspired by objects in The Museum at Bethel Woods. Over three weeks, with the help of teaching artists from THE SCHOOL OF DRAMA AT THE NEW SCHOOL, they wrote, staged, made props, sets, and costumes for a show they called Kaleidoscope. The entire performance “was a product of their collective thoughts, emotions, tastes, and effort—not as friends or as a team, but as a family.”
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Michael and Jamee SCHLEiFER
The values of the Sixties live on in these donors.
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ichael Schleifer has been a long-time visitor to Sullivan County. Since 1968 he has been spending time here with his family. “I was coming of age
at the time of the festival.” In a wonderful twist of fate, this educator and his wife, Jamee—also an educator—now live just two miles from the historic site. They enjoy special exhibits at The Museum and never tire of the opportunity to share the sights, sounds, and natural beauty of the historic site and special gathering place with friends. The Schleifers have been Bethel Woods members since 2006. At his core, Michael is a product of the Woodstock generation. And while he “feels connected to the land, the site, and the music,” his connection goes much deeper. Michael and Jamee, like many who grew up in the Sixties, believe that we each have the power to make a difference and that together we can change the world. In addition to their annual membership, the Schleifers also contribute unrestricted funds to Bethel Woods.
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Over 5,000 people attended our day-long, 10th anniversary celebration that culminated in a spectacular fireworks display over the Pavilion Stage.
The community celebrates our 10th anniversary.
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n our first decade, we’ve welcomed more than two
From the front row to the lawn, music filled our summer
million visitors, who have been inspired, educated, and
nights. The Pavilion saw a wide range of stars and
empowered by the variety of programs, events, and
genres from Jimmy Sturr’s polkas to Toby Keith’s
natural beauty of the Center. We marked the occasion
country to Warren HayNes and the Hudson Valley
with a free, day-long, family oriented event called
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Philharmonic in a Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration
GATHERING AT BETHEL WOODS: A CELEBRATION OF
and Kidz Bop Kids joyful pop. Fans of Motown, classic
PEACE, LOVE & MUSIC. Sponsored by Johnston’s Subaru,
rock, and indie all found their music at their favorite venue.
it featured live music, informative programs, collaborative art projects, local food and crafts vendors, and ended with a fireworks display.
For aficionados or just family fun, our Flicks film series screened a variety ranging from “Grease” to “Miracle on 34th Street.” Moonlit Movie Mondays returned, bringing cult classics to the Terrace Stage.
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Volunteers give back and put people first.
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ur non-profit organization depends on the kindness of volunteers to help serve our guests at Pavilion shows and The Museum. Volunteers also help run some of our arts and humanities programs serving youth and adults. In 2016, our team
of 181 volunteers DONATED OVER 13,000 HOURS to Bethel Woods. From docents in The Museum to greeters at the front gate, ushers, and parking lot crew, we rely on them to make our visitors feel welcome, well-informed, and comfortable. The Independent Sector—a national membership organization that brings together nonprofits, foundations, and corporations to advance the common good—estimates the average dollar value of a volunteer hour at $23.56 nationwide. In New York state, that
value is $27.59 per hour. Through September 30, 2016 our devoted volunteers gave an average of nearly 72 hours each, worth a total of $322,000 of service to Bethel Woods. We’re grateful for these dedicated people and hope the next time you meet one of them, you’ll say thank you, too. VOLUNTEERS INSPIRE YOUTH AND HELP CARRY ON THE LEGACY OF THE ’60s. IN 2016 THEY GREETED 29,174 GUESTS AT FESTIVALS ALONE.
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The red maple “Message Tree” glows in
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The “Message Tree” watches over our activities all year long. Its age, however, is a growing concern. Under the guidance of Bethel Woods’ staff and with the assistance of Summer Hill Nursery, grafted cuttings have successfully taken root and appear viable. With the help of Mother Nature, the strongest sapling will someday be planted near its parent. 22
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The leaves of this venerable icon—where concert goers communicated—whirl across Hurd Road and onto the Woodstock festival site.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of the Interior in early 2017 gave approval to add the Woodstock festival site to the National Register of Historic Places.
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elebrated and legendary places serve an important function in our society by bringing people together to give meaning to our shared experiences. In our Cultural Landscape Report, we detailed plans to obtain official recognition for the Woodstock site on
the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Governor Cuomo helped accelerate the process at a June 30, 2016 press conference, as part of his initiative to balance tourism and economic activity. The Museum staff and the State Historic Preservation Office drafted the complex set of materials required and on December 9, 2016, the nomination was unanimously approved by the State Review Board and forwarded to the Keeper of the National Historic Register. Federal approval came through on February 28, 2017. We plan to celebrate the marking of the site with a plaque like the one shown here.
Attracting grant funding We are fortunate that a growing number of funders recognize our track record and are making our success possible. Plans to preserve the site and enhance the visitor experience have earned the support of agencies and foundations. These projects include creating a self-guided mobile app tour of the historic site, restoring the woodland trails where vendors sold their “Bindy Bazaar” goods in 1969, making improvements around the Woodstock Monument, Woodstock festival artist memorial garden protecting the Witness Trees that were there to see it all, and locating and marking the exact location of the stage, the sound towers, and other elements of the festival. Other important grant funding supported programming and projects throughout the center: The John N. Blackman Sr. Foundation: P.L.A.Y.: Theater FIRST NIAGARA: Transportation and Tuition Assistance IBM COMMUNITY FUND: Museum Education Programs Kaplan Family Foundations: Woodstock Site Historic Preservation, Museum Collection and Exhibitions, and Public Programming THE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK: Explore the ’60s Arts Education Program
NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS WITH THE SUPPORT OF GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE: P.L.A.Y.: Theater, Harvest Festival Family Art Making The Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation: Historic Site Preservation and Improvements STEWARTS’ FOUNDATION: Volunteer Uniforms TD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION: Transportation and Tuition Assistance for Regional Youth
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As kids head back to school, we help them flourish and grow with confidence outside the classroom. Frank and Trina Smith relocated their young family from New York City in search of a better life. They found it IN SULLIVAN COUNTY AND AT OUR Saturdays at the Woods arts exploration program at The Conservatory.
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Administrators, concluded, “the arts—music, creative writing,
Saturday mornings
drawing, dance—provide skills sought by employers of the
the Smiths often
3rd millennium.” People who participate in the arts bring
joined their children, Charm
better problem solving, communication, and critical thinking
and Malakai, in workshops
skills to their jobs.
in which teaching artists use themes from the ’60s to nurture curiosity and creativity to develop artistic skills and self-expression.
Today, Charm and Malakai are flourishing. They are inventive and express their originality. Charm is developing her artistic skills. Her focus has improved and she often talks about the lessons learned from Bethel Woods Teaching Artists back in her classroom. Malakai, who was disinterested in most
Saturdays at the Woods is just one example of the
activities, has come out of his shell and enthusiastically
many hands-on, multi-disciplinary experiences here that are
looks forward to his days at Bethel Woods.
designed to give children—and in this case entire families— opportunities to explore the arts while learning valuable life skills. A joint report of The Conference Board and Americans for the Arts, with the American Association of School
Charm and Malakai are just two examples of how children in our area benefit from arts and humanities programs that focus on creativity and collaboration, helping to build self-confidence and wellbeing.
In October, more than 550 guests attended the first ever, invitation-only ART IN MOTION CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE appreciating some of the most significant and prestigious sports and racing cars ever produced. Held on the Monticello Motor Club grounds and sponsored by Montreign Resort Casino, proceeds from the event benefited our education and community outreach programming.
Major support for Arts & Humanities programming for individuals and families is provided by generous individuals, foundations and agencies including Montreign Resort Casino, American Gift Fund, John N. Blackman Sr. Foundation, Annelise Gerry and Family, Robyn Gerry, John J. & Regina B. Heldrich Foundation, Inc., IBM, Joan Kaplan, the Monticello Motor Club, the Museum Association of New York, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, the Rhulen Loughlin Family -- in memory of Trevor John Loughlin, James and Kelly Schmitt and Joan and Dan Silna. Transportation and tuition assistance made possible in part by First Niagara Foundation, TD Charitable Foundation, and the Williams Endowed Education Fund at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Additional listings of support may be found at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. 24
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Frank Smith and his daughter Charm participate in Saturdays at the Woods.
“Bethel Woods brings out their creative side and both children are more engaged at school and proud of their improved work.” – Frank Smith 2 0 1 7 r e p o r t t o t h e c o m m u n i t y 25
PLAY: The Classics features young, talented emerging musicians.
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ropping leaves and cooler temperatures moved our music indoors to the warm surrounding of The Event Gallery where our newest collaborative effort took shape. PLAY: The Classics, five shows in partnership with Shandelee Music Festival features world-class performers including the Kazakh National Academy
of Music. The program’s aim is to keep the live classical music experience vital and stimulating at Bethel Woods, and to reach out to classical enthusiasts and particularly young adults in Sullivan County youth to encourage them to experience and enjoy performances of the highest quality.
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The Event Gallery’s fall lineup featured: • Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience • The Drifters • Sawyer Fredericks • John Waite & the Axemen with Leslie Dinicola • Blues at Bethel Woods with Rory Block & Cindy Cashdollar, Midnight Slim Revival & Eric Gales • Lee Lessack & Johnny Rodgers • Jarrod Spector Rusted root 26
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• Liz Callaway
In the elegant Event Gallery, 200 of our most generous donors demonstrated their commitment to our educational, enrichment, and community programs when they raised over $165,000 at our signature annual Wine Pairing and Fundraising Dinner. The event was underwritten by Empire Resorts with additional support from Moore Insurance, Advance Testing, Grimm Construction, the Frommer and Rowley Families, Orange Bank & Trust, Mediacom, and further donations from Spectra, Vining Sparks and Spencer Printing. Ojai Vineyards in California donated the wine.
We celebrate the brilliance of the fall season.
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ur 18th annual Harvest Festivals along with our 5th annual Wine and 4th annual Craft Beer Festivals on the picturesque grounds bring a growing number of
visitors to our historic site to enjoy the fall reverie. Just as important to bringing people together, is their effect on both the economic stimulation and creative capital in our region. This year’s Wine Festival featured an exclusive “Taste and Sip” session by Heron Hill Winery, and more than 25 wineries. Over 20 regional breweries took part in The Craft
Beer Festival which featured a VIP lounge sponsored by Brewery Ommegang. More than 100 local and regional vendors participated in the five Harvest Festivals that have become a highly anticipated gathering for families and friends to celebrate nature’s bounty. Guests enjoyed the unique blend of farmers’ market, artisans and crafters, fresh food, special events, family activities, education programming and performances by local musicians and folk troupes.
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Peaceful, white,
WINTER
f lakes drift across the Festival field and settle on the roofs of the Pavilion, Museum, and Market Sheds.
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INSIDE MONTICELLO’S RJK MIDDLE SCHOOL, THE B.O.C.E.S. RUBIN POLLACK EDUCATION CENTER, AND THE EVENT GALLERY, OUR EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE SELF-EXPRESSION, CREATIVITY, AND POSITIVE CHANGE COME ALIVE.
TEACHING ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE LED STUDENTS THROUGH THE SCHOOL-BASED E3 PROGRAM, WHICH ALSO ENCOURAGES FAMILY INVOLVEMENT.
Bringing music and innovation to school with E3: Engage. Experience. Explore.
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oul Inscribed, a project of five arts educators that uses poetic hip-hop lyrics, break dancing, DJing, and lyric writing reached 642 students, teachers,
and guests, culminating in both a school day and a community performance. Teachers in the alternative education classroom marveled. A typically disengaged student suddenly started to write, and an incredibly shy student came to life behind the microphone. As one student put it, “When you came into my classroom it was like a burst of color went all over our school. I was happy, my friends were happy, my teacher was happy, and I bet you were, too.”
Even the Soul Inscribed leader was moved. Baba Israel reflected on the time he spent in The Museum, in the community and with students:
“I started to feel something awaken, to know that in these times is when we can step up. So, let’s honor the spirit of gathering… of community… of generosity… of possibility. Thank you for reminding us of what bonds us… what transforms me… ‘cause we are going to need to raise our voices, our songs, and stand strong. — Baba Israel, Soul Inscribed Leader
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The Holiday Market nurtures our community’s creativity and supports our local merchants. In the Market Sheds a warm and festive atmosphere and a chance to “shop local� welcomed hundreds anticipating the coming celebrations. Over 70 regional artists, crafters, and specialty food vendors provided a wide variety of holiday delights at the two-day event which featured the Flicks film series screening of Miracle on 34th Street. Holiday Market is just one example of how Bethel Woods helps grow the regional economy. Events like this one are also good for local merchants as they fuel spending on food, lodging, and other regional attractions.
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2016 estimated economic impact of Bethel Woods.* Annual operations produced 501 direct jobs, which equates to 100 full-time equivalents. Including the indirect impact of Bethel Woods, an estimated 175 full-time equivalent jobs were created in New York State, of which 122 were based in Sullivan County. A total of $10.8 million in salaries and wages were generated in New York State in 2016, of which $5.4 million were earned in Sullivan County. Including the construction and continued operations of Bethel Woods through 2016, over $164.7 million dollars has flowed through the New York State economy because of the project with $10.9 million generated in 2016 alone. *Summary of estimated economic benefits are based on an independent economic benefits analysis prepared by AKRF, Inc.
2016 Operating Expenses $17.1 Million
2016 Operating Revenue $17.1 Million
OTHER 1%
FUNDRAISING 8% REAL ESTATE TAXES 1% FACILITY, OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION 25% EVENTS & CONCERTS COSTS 57% MUSEUM, COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 9%
INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORT 43%
EVENTS & CONCERTS 53%
MUSEUM 3%
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Your generosity makes so much possible. Bethel Woods is so many things: a historic place; an innovative education center; a venue for concerts and performances; an economic driver; a museum; a place to preserve and honor the lessons and values of the ‘60s; a community resource. None of this could happen without generous contributions from our Members, Donors, and Sponsors.
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Vision To be a unique educational, performance, and retreat environment focused on building creative capital to inspire individuals to contribute positively to the world around them.
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We draw inspiration from our unique place in history.
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We encourage individual creativity and expression.
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We recognize and value the arts and humanities and their contribution to physical and psychological wellbeing and their positive impact upon individuals and communities.
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We honor the participation of staff, volunteers, and donors and count as essential their contributions to Bethel Woods’ mission.
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We create a safe and enjoyable environment for all who work and visit.
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We leverage our success for the economic and social benefit of Sullivan County.
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We maintain our grounds and facilities to the highest standards.
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We respect all individuals and value diversity of ideas, abilities, and expression.
2016 Sponsors Bethel Woods is grateful to the local and regional businesses who support our mission:
Barefoot Wine Craft NY Crystal Run Healthcare Formaggio Hudson Valley Wine Magazine Lazy Pond Lost Lake New York State Lottery
Ommegang Brewery O’Toole’s Harley-Davidson Rolling V Bus Corp Rosehaven Alpacas Sterling National Bank Thompson Sanitation Yellow Cab
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Thank you to our 2016 Donors When YOU donate, you supportthe growth of creative expression by our children and families. Thank you. Some of the ways we moved forward together this year included the Planned Giving Brunch and Learn. More than 45 of you attended to discover how estate planning for a gift to Bethel Woods makes an investment in our future and that of the region. Hundreds of you continue to leave your mark physically and financially through the purchase of permanent, elegant Pavers that welcome visitors to the Center and provide lasting impact. CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE ($50,000+) Paul and Elizabeth S. Orwicz Stuart Salenger Foundation CEO’S CIRCLE ($25,000-$49,999) Anonymous Dentons US LLP/Ron and Lorna Greenberg Empire Resorts/ Montreign Resort Casino Robyn Gerry Jeffrey and Giselle Gerson Nick and Diane LaHowchic Susan and Steven Marton Regina Stem Ari Straus and Molly McCoy The Suehnholz Family CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE ($10,000-$24,999) Advance Testing Company, Inc. The American Gift Fund Annelise Gerry and Family The Guenther Family Liberty Properties, Inc. Jason McCarthy Moore Insurance Agency New York State Council on the Arts The Rhulen Loughlin Family In Memory of Trevor John Loughlin Lauren Seikaly and Michael Huber The William and Elaine Kaplan Private Foundation Woodstone Development, LLC BENEFACTOR’S CIRLCE ($5,000-$9,999) Crystal Run Healthcare Nickolas Davatzes In Honor of Sandra and Alan Gerry The Fishman Family and Majestic Drug Co. Grimm Construction, Inc. Sean and Kimberly Klimczak H. F. Lenfest LIVE StarVista Museum Association of New York National Trust for Historic Preservation The Rowley Family James and Kelly Schmitt Joan and Daniel Silna and Family
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SUSTAINER’S CIRCLE ($2,500-$4,999) Anonymous Danielle and Peter Andruszkiewicz The Barrington Foundation, Inc. Justin S. Bockman Jeff and Pam Boyd Andrew Brenner J. Frank and Susan Brown Linda and Marty Dlugatz The Fedun Family Eric P. Frances Joan Giordano The Grillo Family Dr. and Mrs. William H. Harris Peter and Judith Janney The John N. Blackman Sr. Foundation Timothy and Cheryl McCausland Mediacom Communications Corp. Northern Trust Orange Bank and Trust Company Ralph and Jean Pascucci The Schwadel Family Laura and Curtis Terry Dr. Midori Yamanouchi ASSOCIATES CIRCLE ($1,000-$2,499) Anonymous Steve Alexander Jeffrey Allison and James Lomax, MD Robert and Carol Bliefernich Kristofer Bloomer Patti and Scott Bonacic David Brittenham and Carolyn Summers Paul Brooks Thomas A. Caminiti Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Coombe Jr. Richard and Phyllis Coombe Joe and Corinne Dox Spectra Scott and Sharon Drumm Dr. and Mrs. John Farkas Karen and Michael Fisher James and Susan Fitton John R. Frank Friscia Family Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. Joseph X. Garvey Jeffrey W. Giordano The Glickenhaus Foundation
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Richard and Karen Goodman Martin Hersh Bonna Horovitz and Joel Finkelstein IBM Corporation Elaine Jacobson Robert H. and Mina Kim Mr. and Ms. Ronald Leal In Memory of Richard O. Ullman Lewis Liebert McNeil & Co., Inc. The Montgomery Group, Inc. NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Richard A. Nowak Ojai Vineyards Robert Osgood Robert and Adelle Rathe Kevin Rieber Steven and Robin Rothenberg Ms. Jane Samuelson Kathy and Peter Scaturro Karen and Alan Scharfstein Michael and Jamee Schleifer Mary Etta Schneider Claude Simon Mr. Richard Stieglitz Jr. Stewart’s Shops Jason Stone Vining Sparks, IBG Elsie and Howard Wasserman In Honor of Mike Watkins Leonard J. Weiss Dr. Maureen Whipple Joe Williams Andrew and Julie Wilshinsky Woodloch Pines, Inc. James N. Young Charles Zanta Zubatkin Owner Representation, LLC ENCORE CIRCLE ($500-$999) Anonymous Ethan Addes Michael Appley Jacob Asbury Janet Bellusci Boys & Girls Clubs of Town of Wallkill, Inc. William L. Burton Cindy and Larry Braun, Expedition Log Homes Mr. and Mrs. William Carroll Day Seckler, LLP Carol and Donald Dembert
Mr. and Ms. Dave Dolack Morgan Duffy David Goggins Hill-N-Dale Abstracters Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. Megahn and Ed Hughes Andrew Jacobson Joseph Kavleski James Keating Joe Kenny Timothy Klag John and Naomi Lawrence Ann and Mitch Lowenthal Stephen and Cindy Margulies Maria Nervegna NYS Troopers PBA Christopher A. Ohmacht Susan R. Pantaleone Partners In Safety, Inc. F. Bryan Paz Dr. and Mrs. Manuel C. Perry Jr., MD Frank and Annette Prykowski Sean Rieber Alan J. Rosenblum Rustic Cottage Glen Schneider George Sifre Lawrence Smith Madeline Spagnoli Strike Force Protective Services Douglas F. Stroup Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Michael and Gail Tambasco The James W. Taylor Revocable Living Trust Topper Brokerage Operating Account Nanette Treadwell The Tucker Family Tom and Cynthia Terkhorn Sharon M. Umnik Robert Vicari Walden Savings Bank Mr. and Mrs. Steven White In Honor of Larry and Patricia WIlson Kevin Zraly INVESTOR’S CIRCLE ($250-$499) Anonymous Arnold C. Ackerley Lisa Amato Golden
Alan A. Anspaugh Robert and Susan Arvonio Laura Bachrach Gary P. Barnes Ms. Rosemarie T. Barratt Brian and Stacey Bartholomay Bethel Woods Museum Store, LLC Ceyan Birney Stacey Blustein Michael Bognar Thomas Bongiovi Carl Bonitz Dr. and Mrs. Gary Borer Kenneth Bovo In Memory of Vivian Bovo The Calderin Family Anthony Callea Cynthia Capicchioni Chris Carfora Robert F. and Cynthia Cohn Thomas Coleman In Memory of Scott Coleman Anna Corridore Douglas Cox Credibility Capital Leland H. and Felicia A. Cross Sheli Dansky Donald Degraw Frank Demundo Moniquka Diaz Fran Dillenbeck James Dinan Ryan Doherty Tara Dolack Adrianne and Michael Dollard In Memory of Justin Dollard Erica Donovan Robert Dorn Darlene Draus Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Elinoff Kenneth Emery Philip Farmiloe Robert Farrell Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Feldman Jeffrey and Shari Ferretti Naomi Fingerhut In Memory of Gail Fingerhut Maurice Finn Marion Edward Foddrill Robert D. Fraley Alfred Frances Eric Gagnon Harvey Galan Dr. Gerald Galarneau Pauline Gallagher Dr. and Mrs. Paul Gaor Chester Gardner Paul R. Gardner Mary Anne Geary Richard and Susan Gebel Brit Geiger In Memory of Anne Lindley Geiger John and Carol Geron Maurice W. Gerry In Memory of WM & Naomi Gorowitz Andrew Gisonna
Gregory Glasson Chuck Goodgal Robert W. Gorgorian Deanna Gosser Sloane Grubard Diane Haleiko Dennis J. Harnett Scott Hassel Brianne Heinle Charles and Sara Herbstman John Howard Kevin Hsieh William Hudson Debbie Hughes Angela Iannacone Hollis Inboden Richard Jones Susan J. Kalinowski Allison Katz Joyce Ketchuck Sharon L. Kewley Janet Kleinbaum Fran Kniece Paul Krieg Linda Kruk Chris Kruzik Anna Laperuta Liberty Rotary Club Rhena Lipps Dan Loiola Barbara Long Pearl Madnick Manhattan Motorcars Leonard Manning In Memory of Bonnie Manning Gerald Markey Larry Martin Douglas Matthews Jared Mayer Dan McCrea Lori McKean Tim and Stephanie McVey Lisa and Brian Melicharek Jeffrey Merrick Jennifer Metzger Betsy and Sam Militello Robin Muth Michael Naclerio Tracy Neer Nabi Niang Nicholas Olivari John and Rosemary Otero Carol Pagano Dennis Pellegrino Dr. Diane Pine Premier Parking Services & Systems, LLC Gary Price Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Pskowski Margaret Rabel Rosann Rafala Maria Ragusa Richard Rosencrance Dr. Stan Rubin in Memory of Joan Rubin Rudy L. and Sara J. Ruggles
Eva Rugoletti Michael Russo John Rywelski Brian Saluzzo Nancy and Peter Saretsky Robert Seenes Elaine Shepard Tim Sherwood Seth Siegel Dorothy Sirolly David H. Smith Glenn Smith, PE and Patricia Smith Linda Smith R.J. and Liz Smith Josh Sommers Karen and Nick Speranza Meredith Stark Ian Steves Robert Sweatman Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Tosko Gerald VanOrden Ann Vece Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Walter Sharon Walters Thomas Wasserman James Weltzer Ms. Karen Wilcox Karen Wiley Kim Williard Diane Winglovitz Diana Wiszniewska Alexander Wolenski Michelle Wonders GARDEN CIRCLE ($100-$249) Anonymous Hanief and Samantha Abrahams Ms. Patricia Adams Robert Adams Sumit Ahuja Joseph Amodio Angry Orchard Patricia Arvonio Michael Asimakopoulos Eugene Aucott Brian Beni Daniel and Linda Berkowicz Dr. Barbara Blakey In Honor of Laurie Thelman and The Membership Dept. Stuart Bricker Roy and Janice Brod Bob Bruder In Memory of Anthony F. Bruder Sr. Stephen Bruno Mr. and Mrs. Imran Burki Charles Caikoski Case Tire Service, Inc. Richard and Chris Cecconi Nancy J. Ruddy and John Cetra: CetraRuddy Architecture D.PC. Thomas Champion Patrick Chatkupt Rob Chopoorian William and Paula Clark
Robert Coates Isabel and Laurence Cohen Bernard and Lorraine Cohen Michael Connell Stephen O. Costello County Petroleum Thomas A. Cummings Justin Curry Joseph and Diane Czarnik John and Phyllis Daddario Matthew Dalton Mr. W. Craig Dansbury Allen Delattre John Devito Scott Doty William and Mary Drinkwater Marea Dumbauld Walter and Rosanne Eisenstark Donald Ende Johan Eveland Events by MB Doug Fambrough Eustace S. Fernandes Harriet and Steven Fleissig Alex and Donna Fumarola Steve amd Jane M. Gaglione Mr. Theodore G. Galloway Margareta Garcia David and Lisa Geisinger John Gendelman John and Carol Geron Frances Girraputo James Green Barbara and Kevin Gref Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Griffin Tom and Gail Guarino Mr. and Mrs. Tim Holmes Shirley and George Hornbeck In Memory of Della Smalls Andrew Howell William Howell Robert and Jill Jackowitz Nancy and Anthony Kane In Honor of Alan and Sandra Gerry Larry and Barbara Katz Nick Kavallieratos Philip Killian Jim and Sammy Killilea-V Tom Lamb Linda and Marty Laverso Gene Leeds Patricia Lesquire Liora MannĂŠ Showroom Mark Loomis Lotus Yoga Loft-Jenese Martinez Dennis Mamchur Adolfo Massari Michael Mazzola Mark McCormick Matthew and Valerie McGeever Mr. and Mrs. Vincent McPhillips Stuart Mercer Dwight Merriman Patrick Murphy Joseph T. Nolan Joseph Oh
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Raymond B. Tahan The Inn at Lake Joseph Tina D. Underwood Bob VanWinkle Kenneth Vaughan The Vineyards Wine & Spirit Shop Joe Vultaggio Michael Waring Robert J. and Claire M. Wegner Jason and Kim Wenig Craig Wenzel WeShipExpress Christopher Whalen Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson Eric Wittenberg Ed and Lila Zipay
Arden Orwicz Deborah and Michael Owen Thomas Pesikey Max Peskowitz Piccolo Paese Gus Pope Reinboth & Company In Memory of Bonnie Manning Christine Reiser Michael J. Rich Tobey Ross Mary Roth Jonathan Rouis Barbara Salan Dennis and Donna Salvucci Robert and Mary Ann Savakinus Hugh Savoldelli Merle Schneider Charles Schoendorf Nancy Schoonmaker Lawrence and Lori Schwartz Mike Sepena Keivan Shahida Mr. and Mrs. Gary Silver Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Silverman Dr. Don Simkin Ranjan and Gretchen Sinha Rita Skjold Claudia and Stephen Smith Peter and Vivian Snihur Joe and Marie Solimena JoAnne Speranza Andra Sramek Michael Stach Robert S. and Patricia L. Stadel Tom and Cheryl Sternberg Irene S. Tagaris
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PEACE CIRCLE ($1-$99) Anonymous Michael Abbott LuAnne and Ron Balzano Steve J. and Carol Barbieri Captain’s Table of Monroe CD Trips, LLC Matt Cohen Ron Cohn Marilyn Cuff James Dernback Edward Deuel Alice A. DeVoe Esq. Valerie Facciolla Michael Forman In Memory of Charlotte Forman In Honor of Aaron Fumarola R. Thomas Gelarden Amy Gelfand Gregg Giltis
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Debra Gitner Rebecca Salon and J.P. Goldman Arthur and Lynn Goodman Charles N. Gordon Beth Greenberg Michael and Denise Greene H20-PRO Water Purification Systems, Inc. Lois S. Hager Barbara Hahn Michael and Stella Hawkins James Heal Renee and Ron Huntley In Memory of Bob Thomas Trina Jenkins Marcia Joyce In Memory of Paul Kaplan Barbara H. Kelly Mr. Peter A. Kestler Sandra King In Memory of Russell King Claire Korn In Memory of Richard Korn Allan Kutner In Honor of Paul Kutner Jerry and Grace Lanuti Leonard and Lorraine Lojewski Steve and Eileen Morey-V NYSUT Retiree Council 12 Aquatia Owens Ashley Palmer James M. Perillo Anne-Marie Queally Justin Raphael Matthew and Margaret Rickett Jessica Ross Helene Rothstein
Dr. Paul Sable Rose San Filippo Andrea Schechter Robert Scheinman Ken and Janet Schnorr Allen Schoonmaker Hope and Dennis Schuering Sandy and Herb Schwager In Memory of Charlotte Forman Charles and Patricia Segar Steven Sharoff Kate and Brady Shaughnessy Krista Sheptak Beverly Shelly Sherri Steinhauer Joan Stevenson Stephanie Stieglitz George Tsantes Roger Van Aken In Memory of Carolyn Van Aken George T. Van Arsdall Sr. Stephen V. Walker Joey Petrella Wall Sheldon Walton Arthur and Kitt Watson Donna and Alan Wink Joseph Yakuel Mr. Larry Young Alan and Tana Zeigler Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this listing, we may have unintentionally overlooked someone. If this is the case, please accept our apology and notify us immediately.
We are exceedingly grateful to our Board of Trustees for their significant contributions of time, talent, and treasure.
for their long-standing support: Gerry Foundation
Bethel Woods, Board of Trustees
Granite Associates
Alan Gerry, Chairman • Darlene Fedun • Kathy Frommer • Jeffrey Gerson Ronald Greenberg • Paul Guenther • Nick LaHowchic • Steve Marton D.W. Porto • Stuart Salenger • Ari Straus • Keith Suehnholz • Mike Watkins MUSEUM AT BETHEL WOODS, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Darlene Fedun, CEO • Michael Fisher • Denise Frangipane Wade Lawrence • Keith Suehnholz • Phil Vallone
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Thank you to our 2016 Members Memberships enhance your Bethel Woods experience all around our venue and contribute to preserving the historic festival site. Thank you for your generosity and support all year long. PRODUCER (BOX HOLDER) A & Z Trucking, Inc. All County Insulation & Coating, Inc. Jack and Lucille Bonventre Howard and Donna Braunstein/ M & M Auto Group Lance and Susan Briggs The Canter Family The Center for Discovery The Corr Family Crystal Run Healthcare Dana Distributors Dentons US LLP DIANNIC LLC Dumain’s Haven Farm Justin and Justine Evans The Fedun Family Kenneth and Margaret Fritze The Frommer Family Garigliano Law Offices, LLP Annelise Gerry and Family Robyn Gerry and Family Getec, Inc./The Bader Family Jenienne and Mike Gismondi Horizon Family Medical Group Bonna Horovitz and Joel Finkelstein Grimm Construction The Guenther Family Healey Brothers Auto Group Johnstons Toyota and Subaru The Kaplan Family Steven B. and Paula Kaufman Michael G. Leonard Lonstein Law Offices, P.C. The Walter and Edward Luedke Memorial Foundation Majestic Drug Co., Inc. Mediacom Communications Corporation Monticello Casino & Raceway Monticello Motor Club Murray’s Free Roaming Chicken NEWBURGH WINWATER James and Olivia O’Connor Orange Bank & Trust Company DW and Christine Porto /Alta East, Inc. R. B. Fries Buick GMC RVBC Roscoe Campsite Park Ross Electric Rowley Family Stuart Salenger Foundation The Scaturro Family Shortlines Coatings Corp. Fred and Jenny Shubert and Joe and Renie Williams Joan and Dan Silna and Family Mr. Anthony and Dr. Shirley Sinacore Guy Spradling Richard A. Stieglitz, Jr. Sullivan Fire Protection Corp/ Ira and Ruby Gold Family The Suehnholz Family Grace and Steven White Walden Savings Bank Woodstone Companies Woodstone Development, LLC Yellow Cab/Sullivan County Crane Service
DIRECTOR ($9,000) Anonymous Advance Testing Company Camp Chipinaw Mr. and Mrs. Ric Coombe Robert Green Chevy Olds, Inc., Mr. Robert S. Green and Ms. Jacqueline Ricciani Liz and Jeff Klotz Ann and Mitch Lowenthal Susan and Steven Marton Eileen and Emil Motl Orange Packaging Rondout Electric Cindy and Blaine Schwadel and Family Sterling National Bank PATRON ($5,000) Basil and Barns Roland and Lynn Bloomer David Brittenham and Carolyn Summers Terence Edwards Bill Goodman and Joanne Sherman Steve and Lynn Hastings The Helfant Family Steven and Susan Herfield Andrew Jacobson (V) Charles and Cynthia Johnston S. and N. McDonald Moore Insurance Agency Frank and Robin Muth Mr. and Mrs. Steve Reiser The Rennert Family Gary and Mary May Schmidt Craig and Sue Van Cott/Unilam Vandermark Consulting, Inc. DIAMOND ($3,000) Anonymous Jill and Sam Alecci Armistead Mechanical Inc. Robert and Kevin Armistead Beck, Gogolski, Poska & Company, Inc. Billig, Loughlin & Baer LLP Bob and Ruthanne Bishop Dr. Barbara and Peter Blakey Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, LLP J. Frank and Susan Brown Brad Burnett and Robin Geiger Rick and Noreen Calderin Matthew and Charlene Canale Ida and Charles Cardona Clear-Rite Pools & Spas Inc. Dr. and Mr. Colton Robert Delio Michael and Barbara Lester Duffy Ken and Chris Emery Fallsburg Lumber Co. Joan Farrow and Family Randi and Lowell Feldman - Rolling Stone Ranch Caryn and Mark Follender Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties Eric P. Frances Frank Siena Auto Sales Lynne Freda The Frey Family Jill and David Fuerst Susan Geras Richard and Karen Goodman
Michael and Marla Gross Island Business Services Jerry Johnson and Matthew Van Houten Robert Jones Just-In-Time Contractors Stephen and Karen Kaufhold Susan and Lewis Kaufman Barbara Klapper Laurie Letvak and Barry Shoot Lost Lake Resort Mr. and Mrs. Alan Madnick Stephen and Cindy Margulies Marcelle Matthews Robert and Julia Melvin Christine Miele (V) Misner Benefits, LLC Paul and ILene Nebrasky Debra Oremland and Arthur Sinensky Physicals Unlimited Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Pskowski Christine and John Rada The Rhulen and Loughlin Family Edward and Nancy Richter Craig and Antonietta Rothenberg Steven and Robin Rothenberg Greg and Mary Beth Saso Scancarello & Sons, Inc. Michael and Jamee Schleifer The Schneiderman Family Glenn L. Smith, P. E. Margaret R. Smith R.J. and Liz Smith Sotland Group Sherri Steinhauer Sullivan County Democrat Tom and Janet Sullivan Superior Surfacing Systems Ltd The Taylor Family Valerie and Scott Valuation Consultants, Inc. Howard and Elsie Wasserman Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Weinstein Andrew R. and Julie Wilshinsky PLATINUM ($1,500) Anonymous A. Alport & Sons, Inc. Dr. Allan and Mrs. Carole Abramson Danielle and Peter Andruszkiewicz Argenio Brothers, Inc. Bedik Communications Dan and Linda Berkowicz Brey’s Egg Farm/Daniel and Nancy Brey Mr. and Mrs. John Burke The Captain’s Table of Monroe NY, Inc. Charles and Constance Carlsen Catskill Valley Homes Kathleen Anne Christie Tony and Laurie Cicio Claudia Jacobs Designs Brian M. Cogan and Robin E. Keller Mark P. and Cynthia J. Coleman Nelda and Tom Coleman Bob and Johanna Congiusti (V) Edward and Colleen Cooke Richard and Phyllis Coombe County Petroleum, Gloria and Robert Blank, Barbara and Mitchell Blank Dan and Sandra Coutermash
CRL Electric Corporation Kathy and Michael Davidoff Anne and Anthony DeRienzo Jonathan and Paula Drapkin and Family Michael and Diane Egan Holly and David Eikszta Bruce and Karen Ellsweig Fellenzer Engineering, LLP Jeffrey and Shari Ferretti, Realtors Steve and Pat Fetner Karen and Michael Fisher Tony and Carol Friscia Michael and Sandi Garcia Gasko & Meyer, Inc. John and Carol Geron Sidney and Kandace Gittleman Gina Givone and Mike Herrero Alan and Jodi Goodman Richard and Jane Gordon Green4U-Chris Hummel Terry and Michael Groll Tom and Gail Guarino Tag Heuer/Danielle Guastella James Henry Kathleen Henry Charles and Sara Herbstman Sheila Horwitz and Carl Sigman Margaret Hotchkin and Brenda Immel Robert and Kim Howerter Rachel and Jeff Humphrey Christiaan Irlbacher and Mia Irlbacher Irwin Siegel Agency Helen and Peter Johnston George and Elizabeth Jung Jane and Alan Kalleberg Rief and Nancy Kanan Cindy and Eric Kashan Howard and Gail Katz Dr. Randolf and Eileen Katz Jared and Julie Kaufman Kevin Kennedy and Jennifer Williamson Sharon L. Kewley The Korn Family Ellen and Jeffrey Kraut John and Naomi Lawrence Lechner’s Propane Inc. Harold and Ann Lierow M & M Landscape Malek Properties Samuel and Carol Malovrh Mayfly Inn Lisa McAdoo Michael and Shari Mednick William C. Morris Lois and Raymond Myruski Marcy and Michael Needle Dr. and Mrs. Manuel C. Perry, Jr. MD Marie and Michael Pillmeier Dr. Allan J. Pollock Scott and Randi Pomerantz Sean Rieber and Rachel McLean Valerie Robinson and Wayne Thode Paul and Marianne Rouis Michael Jennifer Rundle Timothy and Denise Rydell Paul and Greta Salzberg Dorothy Satenberg and Rev. William Scafidi The Scarda Family Karen and Allan Scott A Scozzi A/C & Heating, Inc
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Steven and Nancy Sharoff Dawn and Homer Smith Dr. Neil and Ruth Smith Glenn and Patti Sonnenschein Steingart Printing Linda and Brian Sterling Darrell and Susan Supak Three J’s Electric Patrick and Deborah Tuohy Angela and Dave Walker Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Walski Ray and Nancy Walter Brendan and Kathleen Weiden Dr. Maureen Whipple Jedd Wolchok and Karen Popkin GOLD ($550) Anonymous AAA Superior Pest Control Carey and Barry Ahron Allen and Andrea Algaze Jeffrey C. Allison and James Lomax, (V) Josh and Jaed Altman Susan and Stuart Apgar Donalette and David Appel B & K Abstract Corp. Mark Bachrach Norman Bachrach John W. Bader Kerren Bancroft Ralph and Cynthia Bassignani Myra and Scott Bauerband John and Lynne Bell Laura Anne Bendlin Dennis and Nancy Bivins Glenn and Fern Blackman Robert and Carol Bliefernich Marlann, Paul, Steven and Michael Blutman Ida and Gary Borer William and Donna Borras Brady Stone and Landscaping Cindy and Larry Braun, Expedition Log Homes Rachel Brey Paul Brooks Charles T. Brown, PE Katie and Linda Brown The Bruno Family Dr. Kris Bungay and Jim O’Sullivan Karen and Marc Bushell Bykofsky/Zeltser Family Peter J. Caltagirone Paul Carlucci Mark and Eileen Carson Rommel Cartright Mary Ann and Dan Cecconie Children’s Safe Stay Inc. Steve and Lisa Clark The Conklin Family Alan and Marianne Cooper Hon. and Mrs. Joseph Covello Cruz with a Smile Cars Dain’s Lumber Richard and Angela Dalton Chris Darling Mr. and Mrs. Glenn B. Davis R Dawson Arthur DeDominicis and Donna Vandermark (V) Stephen and Joann DeFlorio Mr. and Mrs. John DeFluri Dan and Melissa Denisoff Pat and Jim Dennis Joe and Nancy Dickinson Gerry and Claudia Dietz Dispoz A Blade Seamus Dixon 38
Linda Doerrer Ryan and Penelope Doherty Matt and Linda Donachie Mr. and Mrs. Paul Donnelly Dog Guard Out-of-Sight Fencing Maureen P. Draganchuk Loretta Duarte and Rod Conrow Jill and Michael Dutra Joann Ehrlich Susan and Ron Elinoff Drs. Carolyn and Steve Ellman Hazel and Mike Farrell Sharon and Keith Ferber Tim and Nancy Fisher James K. and Sue A. Fitton Harriet and Steven Fleissig Andrew and Linda Forte Denise Frangipane, Ian and Dr. William Pammer Laura and Bob Gardner Garfinkel and Johnson Families James and Kathy Gerstner Louis Giordano Suan and Joseph Giza Linda and Steve Gleicher The Goggins Family Andrew and Judith Gold Scott and Lisa Goldstein Ramon and Susan Gonzalez Arthur and Lynn Goodman Robin and Jim Green Anthony Greier and Family David A. Gross Sara F. Guerin Carl and Joan Hagelin Stuart Halper The Halvorsen Family Hancock Liquor Store Norma and Paul Handsman and Family Susan Harte Linda C. Hartley and Robert Bruce Cobb Michael Hassler Debbie Heins and Val Fersch Samuel Hemkes Thomas Hickey Albert Hilber MaryLou Hopkins Paula Hubert and Jim Wilson Sean and Bonnie Huebsch Troy and Lynn Hughes Pat and Carolyn Hurley Rich Hurley and Kathy Hurley Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ignelzi Joseph Igoe Paula and Joseph Israel Anthony and Rosemarie Jaccarino Doug and Sue Ann Jacobs John and Laura Ron and Eileen Johnston Steve and Kathy Jones JPC Enterprises Mark and Elora Kalish Arthur Kaplan John and Roseanne Kaste Lois Kaufman Michael and Kelli Kavanaugh Sharon Kazansky-Green and Family Joe and Linda Kenny Alisa and Ted Kesten Deborah Kippel Robert and Deborah Kippel Kirtack Plumbing and Heating Bridgette Kleinberger Jennifer M. Koch Susan E. Kohler Bernard and Susan Kozykowski (V) Kristt Company Bob, Terri and Sean Kuhn
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Dr. Leslie and Mr. Irwin Kumer Bruce Lafky Lattimore Construction Dr. Joseph and Liz Lauterstein Therese A. Leone William Lewis C. Timothy Lipinski Dr. Ira Lipton and Sharie Graham Rich Long and Donna Fritzsch-Long Christina Longinott Bruce and Judy Lott Jeff Lubinsky Dr John and Zohra Ludmerer Jon Malinowski Chris and Sharon Mania Denise Marcella Michael Marchesani Matthew J. Freda Real Estate James and Ann Marie Mattila H. Robert and Caran Mattis Patrick and Carolyn Mattson Michael and Sally Mayersohn Tim & Cheryl McCausland Gerard and Colleen McCrea Dr. Chris and Billie Jean McGinnis Brian McShane Tim and Stephanie McVey Diane Merante Betsy and Sam Militello Hon. Steven and Mrs. Evan Milligram Ms. Carole Mineo Jing and Robert Moore Ava and Barry Mopper Zane and Janet Morganstein Doris Motl Eileen Murray Mike Murray N.A.S. Security Systems, Inc. Mr and Mrs William Napolitano Lorraine and J. A. Negron Ann Marie Nober Rich Noecker and Lyn Klein Amy Orange and Steve Liebertz Maribel Ortiz-Thompson John and Sharon Pagano Dr. Michael Parlapiano Robert W. Parsons Family Donna Paterno John and Joanne Patrick Andrew and Sherri Pavloff Mark and Monica Peplow Sue Petak Linda Poltersdorf Bob and Tina Pratti Wendy Prince Frank and Annette Prykowski Laura Quigley Pat and Sandy Quinlan Marvin and Denise Rappaport John and Deb Rath Scott and Michelle Reed Theresa and Rudy Reichelt Paul and Amy Relyea Bruce Reynolds and Sam Wohl William Rieber and Karen Rieber Atilano Rivera Richard and Michele Roberts James and Cynthia Roche Timothy M. and Ann E. Rodenski Tom and Kathy Roe The Rosen Family Carl and Nancy Rosenstock Herm and Lynne Rosh Stephen and Karen Rusiniak Jackie and Brad Rutledge Chris and Pat Ryan Tom Saltarelli Marc Salton
Salvucci Yanosh Wolons Rob Salzberg and Family Mr. and Mrs Clifford Scanlon Alan Schantz and Lisa Favale Karen and Alan Scharfstein Adrienne and Paul Schick Richard and Paula Schneider The Schwartz Family Len and Laurie Schwartz Lisa and Fred Sciliano Charlie and Pat Segar Sentry Alarms Louis Setren Dorothy Shapiro Rita Sheehan & Janice Gray Debby and Tom Siccardi Dr. Richard and Mrs. Judith Silverman Len Silverstein and Judy Regan Patrick and Kim Simeone Bill and Ginny Sipos Rosemary and Jerry Skoda Elena E. Skolnick Lynn Skolnick Joseph D. Skoritowski Eunice Slegona Joan and Tom Smith Glen and Mary Snedeker Michael and Mary Catherine Soltis Spiro & Spiro Electrical Contractors Stuart and Lynn-Anne Spitzer Starlight Marina Regina Stem (V) The Sternkopf Family (V) Liliam and Peter Stettner Steve Dodd Plumbing and Heating Inc. Cheryl Ann and Kjell Stokkeland Joseph and Kathleen Strazzeri Mark and RoseAnn Sullivan Samantha Sweeton Sue and Cy Tansey, Jr. David F. Thomson David and Robin Tobey Tonka Tools LLC Gregory and Donna Tosko Gary and Mona Tugender/ County Fountain Supplies Karen Ufret Peter and Catherine Vargo The Vineyards Wine Shop Jenn Vitulli Ken and April Voorhis Henry and Gail Vriesema Tom and Marlene Wachtell The Walder and Kula Families Tim Walsh Janet L. Warren and George Wagner Mary Jo and Peter Warren William and Joan Waxman Elizabeth Wayman Steven and Rhonda Weiner Alan and Leslie Weiskoppf Art Wilcox and Joann Turi-Wilcox Winston Day Camp/The Landman Family Heidi Wojdat Laura, Bill and Abbey Wuerth Charles and Gail Wuhl Ilene Zukose SILVER ($250) Anonymous Renee and Mark Aberasturi Ethan Addes Marsh Andrade Dr. and Mrs. Carlo Annese Bud and Karen Atkins Nancy Balter David and Miriam Baskin Dr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Benson
Marla and Peter Berger Debbie Biccum Bob and Lorraine Ivy Booksin and Jamie Kaufman Dr. Arthur and Arlene Boshnack Darlene Bover Joan Bryson Norm and Louise Campbell Suzanne Clare and David Slemmer Robin Coffin Kathleen Colligan Katherina Contini Jimmy and Barbara Conway Wayne Cosh Carmen Crawford ERA CURASI REALTY Daniel P.Yanosh Surveying James and Eileen Dearborn Thomas and Melody DeBlock Dola L. Deloff Suzanne DiMuccio Elaine Dolgin and Aaron Lieberman Richard and Phyllis Doran Norman Dorf John J. Driscoll III and Linda Driscoll in Memory of John Driscoll, Jr. Scott and Sharon Drumm Jean Marie and Thomas Druse Jeanne and William DuChemin Jeanne Dutcher and Dave Jersey Cathy Edwards Gregory Elman Dennis and Nancy Elsas The Feeney Family Nydia Feldner Steven R. Fellenz Gail and Michael Fogarty Joseph Fontana Susan and Thomas Forte Ron and Ronnie Galletly Paul and Candy Gatta Jim and Sue Geary Laura Gernert Maurice Gerry Allen and Sherry Glass Frank Glasser Lori and Ron Goldberg Susan and Jack Goodreds (Susan-V) J K Gottlieb William Graber and Sherree KaneGraber Kristin Graessle Mark and Julie Gray Jeanne Griffin Wayne and Dorothy Griffin Marla and Scott Groom Suzanne and Michael Henry Jay and Amy Himes Allen and Debby Hindin Howard and Pamela Hirsch Donna C. Hunt Tom and Isabelle Hurley Richard Hyland Patricia Ibsen Dr. Theodore Isseks and Mrs. Nancy Isseks David W. Jones JV Homes of Orange County LLC Russell F. Kaufman Beth Kellogg John W. Kiefer and Sarah D. Smith Psy.D. Peter Kilcommons Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Kiston James and Diane Kitson The Kobrick Family John and Lori Kurz Kimberly LaPolt Donna Leake Frank and Margaret Leitgeb
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Charles Steinberg Anastasia P. Stekas Bill Sunkel and Maryanne Barretti Sunshine Studios Richard and Beryl Tobin Enid Torres Howard and Lori Turoff Scott Van Gorder Stanley and Myrna Want Karen Weissman and Alex Lee Ellen Welch Gary and Amy Wilhelm Pam Wilson Donna and Alan Wink Mr. and Mrs. Al Wolcott Stephanie and Barney Woythaler Kenneth Yustman Cindy and Tom Zak Alan and Tana Zeigler SUBSCRIBER ($100) Anonymous Pat Abbott (V) James Armetta Aro Kha-Jong The Asaro Family Marvin and Robin Barsky Judy and Bernie Beck Morris Benjamin Scott and Paula Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bernabe Sandra E. Bertolacci Bethel Country Builders, LLC The Bloom Family Peter Bonnell Monica Borba Gary and Meryl Buki Jacqueline Burris Susan Cara Laura Cardinal Kevin Carroll Tommy Catizone Karen and John Celidonio Shelli and Ron Centra John Cloke Ron Coccaro Raquel Concepcion Marshall Cowen Judith and Donald Cucinotta Dennis and Eileen Daly Andrew Decker Samantha Depew Wendy Depew Corrado DePinto Fran Dillenbeck Jayne Dreher Cathy Dunn Craig Dwyer Dr. Martin Ehrlich Mary and Bill Flynn Rick Foster James Francese Tom S. Galvin Jane Gannon Terry Gedan Amelia S. Gewirtz Martha Grill Tom and Bev Hacker Ann and Michael Hazelnis Mary Ellen Hern Mark Izeman and Tanya Khotin Thomas Johnston Doug Kane Robin and Don Keeler Thomas Kern Cristina Kiesel Rolando S. King, CPA John Knight
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