Memorial Park Conservancy Green Gala 2016

Anita Smith

Jim Porter

Thursday, February 4, 2016 6:30 pm Cocktails 7:30 pm Dinner

Memorial Park Running Trails Center 7575 North Picnic Lane Valet Parking

Attire

No ties Live Music by Divisi Strings Amp’d Quartet

Honoree

Partners

Jim Porter

Hildebrand Fund

Gala Chairman

Patrons

Anita Smith

Host Committee Chinhui & Eddie Allen Mary & Mike Bass Deborah & Russell Brown Maggie Brown Gayl & Chuck Carlberg Claire & John Caudill Dina Alsowayel & Tony Chase Debbie & Steve Costello Jennifer Langdon & Joe Crownover Julie & Casey Doherty Lisa & Stan Duchman Nanette & Jerry Finger Kate & Steve Gibson Kathy & Marty Goossen Michael Grasley Bob Harvey Gayle & Richard Hightower

Mindy & Jeff Hildebrand Wendy & Jeff Hines Tammy & Steve Jenkins Sis & Hasty Johnson Mary & Dennis Johnston Wendy & Mavis Kelsey, Jr. Eileen & Kase Lawal Judy & Wayne McConnell Margaret & Ben Morris Louise & Gary Moss Katherine & Paul Murphy Meg & Nelson Murray Bobbie & John Nau Roxann & Tim Neumann Vivie & Chris O’Sullivan Lynnda & John Paukune Petrello Family Foundation Margaret & Michael Pierce

Carol & John Porter Dena Prasher Jill & Milton Rose Philip Schneidau Chalon Fontaine & Pete Seale Sharon & Michael Talbert Terri & Ray Thomas Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Uptown Houston Jackie & Bass Wallace Sara White Vallette & Russell Windham Susan & Charles Wolcott Lorraine & Ed Wulfe Karen & Alan Ytterberg

Memorial Park Conservancy’s Ima Hogg Volunteer Service Award is named in honor of Miss Ima Hogg for her tireless efforts in the championing for the public lands of Memorial Park. This award celebrates the same tireless efforts of park volunteers.

The recipients of this annual award demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Conservancy as they advance the projects and efforts that care for Memorial Park. This is achieved through leadership and, most importantly, by exhibiting selfless dedication to the restoration, preservation and enhancement of one of the largest parks in the nation.

Mike Dishberger Karlo Martinez

2016 Award Recipients

Cindy & Randy Broiles/Claire & John Caudill /Chalon Fontaine & Pete Seale / Sharon & Michael Talbert / Terri & Ray Thomas Dina Alsowayel & Tony Chase/ Anita & Gerald Smith Meredith & Fielding Cocke/ Camille & Grier Patton Julie & Casey Doherty/Louise & Gary Moss/Philip Schneidau/ Jackie & Bass Wallace/ Vallette & Russell Windham IndemCo Tammy & Steve Jenkins Margaret & Ben Morris Michael Vaughn Wells Fargo Private Bank

Sponsors Leslie & Jack Blanton, Jr. Bud Light/Silver Eagle Distributors Ellie & Roy Camberg/ Lindsey & Bradley Beard Debbie & Steve Costello Melissa & Charles Davis/ Michael Grasley/Lynnda & John Paukune

Wendy & Jeff Hines Houston Croquet Association Vivie & Chris O’Sullivan Margaret & Michael Pierce Kay Kamas & Jim Porter Carol & John Porter Uptown Houston Karen & Alan Ytterberg

Individual Tickets Mary & Mike Bass Maggie Brown Gayl & Chuck Carlberg Carolyn Truesdell & Dick Cheney Debby & Clif Crabtree Jennifer Langdon & Joe Crownover Karen & Richard Ethun Tracy & Douglas Glass Kathy & Marty Goossen Highland Resources, Inc./ Susan & Charles Wolcott Anna & Hal Holliday Sis & Hasty Johnson Mary & Dennis Johnston Eileen & Kase Lawal Judy & Wayne McConnell Sally & Jim McGraw Katherine & Paul Murphy Meg & Nelson Murray Anne Owen Dena Prasher

Mallory & James Shaddix Georgia & Dane Stewart Lorraine & Ed Wulfe Yvonne & Scott Ziegler

Other Contributions Dorothy & Mickey Ables Eddie & Chinhui Allen Moriah & Rod Crosby Stan & Lisa Duchman Jenny & Jim Elkins Family Fund Jerry & Nanette Finger Kate & Steve Gibson Kathryn & Kirk Hachigian John Hine Carrie Horne Lisie & Jay Houren Wendy & Mavis Kelsey, Jr. Jennifer & Mark Kuebler Ariel & Doreen Leibovitz Petrello Family Foundation Beverly & Jim Postl Jill & Milton Rose Mallory & James Shaddix Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Sara White

Chairman Dear Friends of Memorial Park,

Steve Jenkins

In April of 2015, fans and supporters of Memorial Park celebrated Houston City Council’s approval of the long-range master plan, directing the future of Our Park. I am overjoyed to share this success, and thanks, with the many individuals and corporations who have committed to supporting the Gala, and to all who have contributed to Memorial Park Conservancy this year. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Additionally, I extend my deepest gratitude to Anita Smith, our 2016 Green Gala chair. Her dedication to the success of this event is marvelous, and we welcome the new friends she has introduced to Our Park.

Vice-Chairman

As we move forward with the passing of the master plan, we must acknowledge those who brought us to where we are now. Green Gala’s honoree, Jim Porter, is well-known to those who cherish Memorial Park. While he may not often take the spotlight, tonight is his night, as we celebrate him for his tireless efforts in progressing the Park forward. As former chair of the Conservancy, Jim played a crucial role in initiating the master planning process and building the Conservancy staff, and we celebrate his leadership and longstanding support of the Conservancy and Our Park.

Directors

Memorial Park is able to be the oasis that it is, and serve the needs of a wide variety of Houstonians, because of the support of the philanthropic community. Memorial Park Conservancy fills a vital role in caring for and improving Memorial Park in partnership with Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Uptown Houston TIRZ and the City of Houston. Through its charge of protecting, preserving and enhancing Memorial Park, the Conservancy connects giving hearts with practical and impactful ways to keep this public treasure thriving and accessible to all Houstonians.

This is no small task, and includes caring for the ecological health of nearly 1,500 acres, maintaining trail systems, controlling invasive species, coordinating volunteer groups and managing the many issues that arise day-to-day in one of the largest urban parks in the nation. The love people have for this Park is never more evident than when they put their time and money to work for the benefit of the Park. Thank you for your dedication to allow us to make real and lasting improvements in Memorial Park.

Steven B. Jenkins Chairman Memorial Park Conservancy

Meg Murray

Secretary

Anita Smith Terri Thomas Catherine Wilde Russell Windham

Directors Emeritus

Margaret Pierce

Terry Hershey Frank C. Smith, Jr.

Treasurer

Advisory Board

Mindy Hildebrand

Leslie Blanton CM Ellen Cohen Jeanie Connell Rick Dewees, HPARD Don Gray Jamie Hendrixson Mavis P. Kelsey, Jr. Chris Knapp Odette McMurray Mace Preston Moore, Jr. Roksan Okan-Vick Tom O’Leary Sharon Talbert Joe Turner, HPARD Marilyn Van Way

Sadie Gwin Blackburn Maggie Brown Russell Brown Chuck Carlberg Claire Caudill CM Stephen Costello Casey Doherty Chalon Fontaine Nelsy Gómez Randall Grace Michael Grasley Richard Hightower Wendy Hines Dennis Johnston Gary Moss Adam Newar John Paukune Jim Porter Dena Prasher Philip Schneidau

Chief Executive Officer Shellye Arnold

The mission of Memorial Park Conservancy is to restore, preserve and enhance Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow.

Memorial Park Conservancy aspires to implement principles of world-class park management and stewardship in partnership with the Houston community.

7575 North Picnic Lane Houston, Texas 77007 www.memorialparkconservancy.org

Special Thanks

H-E-B Wayne Gross, Tree Source

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Tammy & Steve Jenkins Sis & Hasty Johnson Mary & Dennis Johnston Wendy & Mavis Kelsey, Jr. Eileen & Kase Lawal Judy & Wayne McConnell Margaret & Ben Morris WE WANT JOIN LouiseTO & Gary Moss YOU & Nelson Murray ONMeg FEBRUARY 5!

Vivie & Chris O’Sullivan Petrello Family Foundation Margaret & Michael Pierce Carol & John Porter Dena Prasher Philip Schneidau Terri & Ray Thomas Uptown Houston Sara White Lorraine & Ed Wulfe Karen & Alan Ytterberg

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