2011 Como Friends Annual Report

2011 como friends annual report

Como Friends is a nonprofit organization that promotes, supports, preserves and enhances Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.

2011 Contributions to Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Total Contributions to Como Park Zoo and Conservatory = $2,276,912

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $232,450 Contribution from Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $166,700 Annual Program Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,750 Como Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132,250 Annual Program Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95,050 Bison Exhibit Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 Orangutan and Frog Conservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,400 Sloth Exhibit Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 Staff Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77,760 Annual Program Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,200 City Council Ward 5 Scholarship Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 Cheney Family Scholarship Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,560 Campus Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$68,156 $55,746 . $7,410 . $5,000

Volunteer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,132 Annual Program Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,132

Contributions for Polar Bear Odyssey and The Japanese Gardens Experience . . . $1,735,164

The Capital Campaign by the Numbers What it took to raise $8.5 million for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory:

! Number of visitors who purchased a $10 “donation bear”: 2,000 ! Amount raised by Garden Safari Gifts shoppers who agreed to “round up for polar bears”: $17,400 ! Total number of cultivation events and polar bear tours to support the Campaign: 68 ! Total number of guests at these events: 2,729 ! Total number of polar bears at these events: 2 ! Cups of coffee brewed for these events: 5,430 ! Donut holes purchased for these events: 1,022 ! Donors who became members of Como’s “Polar Bear Club”: 1,218 ! Total individual, corporate and foundation contributions to the Campaign for Como: 3,502 ! Smallest capital campaign contribution: $5 ! Largest capital campaign contribution: $1,100,000

Dear Como Friends Supporters: Four years ago, Como Friends and a team of committed volunteer supporters came together to transform Como Zoo and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to meet the growing needs of a 21st century audience. The goal of our ambitious public and private partnership was to raise the $18.8 million needed to create both a new habitat for Como Zoo’s beloved polar bears Neil and Buzz, as well as a new wing to display the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s renowned Bonsai, a blossoming collection that had been too long confined behind the scenes.

Our work began in earnest just as the economy collapsed, a trick of timing that made our goal seem remote indeed. But as the recession began to strain our core audience of young families and school groups, Como’s commitment to creating a free, educational, and family-friendly atmosphere began to seem more critical to our community than ever. In fact, in just four years, Como’s annual audience rose by nearly a half million visitors, nearly 7 in 10 of whom told us they relied on Como’s free admission to bring their families.

As Como’s needs grew in this tough economic climate, our community of supporters rose to the challenge, giving generously to the campaign and responding to our invitations to “Show Your Love for Como” in every way imaginable. Some of you told us that coming to Como was a Minnesota family tradition you wanted to save for generations to come. Some of you told us how much you admired Como’s growing role as a force for nonformal education, creating opportunities for kids whose families face tough budget choices. Some of you told us how much you loved polar bears, Bonsai, and the beauty and diversity of Como’s amazing animal and plant collections. Some of you told us how much you value Como’s beautiful and diverse audience as well, two million visitors of every race and creed, all of whom receive the same warm welcome from our great team of volunteer greeters.

Every individual, corporation and foundation you see listed in these pages had their own special reason for giving to Como Friends in 2011 and for helping us fulfill the goals of our capital campaign. Yet each of you shares in a century-long tradition of community support for Como, a destination whose beauty and inclusiveness creates a deep sense of place in the Twin Cities—and inspires an even deeper love of the natural world.

Thank you for all you do for Como!

Sincerely,

Jackie Sticha President

Wendy Rubin Board Chair

“In the last decade, they’ve transformed a treasure.”

– Pioneer Press, Dec. 9, 2011

Como welcomed nearly two million visitors in 2011, the largest audience of any cultural institution in Minnesota. Free admission remained a driving force for Como’s visitors, nearly 40 percent of whom told us they have household incomes below the state median.

Serving the whole community… is part of Como’s DNA “Como’s heritage, welcoming environment, accessibility, and the fact that nearly a third of Como’s visitors are from communities of color were all factors that contributed to the Wells Fargo Foundation’s decision to support the Campaign for Como.

One could say that Como’s commitment to serving the whole community, regardless of socio-economic background, is part of their DNA and the reason Como has continued its commitment to maintaining free admission. Also, the whole community benefits from the shared experience and interest in learning about the nature from around the world.

The Como Zoo and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s nearly century-long history is a testament to the deep sense of the community’s connection to Como. But Como’s longevity is also a testament to Como’s commitment to staying relevant and responsive to the changing needs of the community.”

—Carolyn Roby • Vice President, Wells Fargo Foundation Corporate Social Responsibility Group

The construction of Polar Bear Odyssey provided employment for more than 200 workers during the exhibit’s two-year construction period, creating a ripple effect in the economy that will continue for years to come. In fact, a study from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums found that for each dollar of outlays by Como Zoo and other AZA organizations in the U.S., an additional $1.90 was generated to the benefit of the economy for a total economic impact of $2.90. By this metric, the nearly $16 million invested in the Polar Bear Odyssey project will yield more than $46 million in economic impact for the region.

A regional asset… a renewal of heritage “Como is really a public/private partnership, and it’s one of the most effective I’ve ever seen. When I joined the campaign steering committee, one of the things that impressed me the most was learning that Como is able to welcome more than two million visitors for just over $3 a person—compare that to other institutions, and it really has an impact. No one wants to give their money to an inefficient cause.

The other thing that struck me was walking into the Visitor Center and seeing all the hustle and bustle, with beautiful gardens in one direction, and the excitement of the Zoo right there, and people of every age and background. Living in the west metro, I’d thought of Como as a small zoo in St. Paul and upon being reacquainted with it, it became clear to me what a regional asset it really is. It’s the largest attraction in the state, second only to the Mall of America.

The heritage of Como is important, and the renewal of that heritage with Polar Bear Odyssey and The Japanese Gardens Experience has been exciting to be a part of. You want your effort to go into organizations that are growing and succeeding, and that’s Como.”

—Doug Jaeger • Chief Executive Officer, Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Volunteers from the Minnesota Bonsai Society have been instrumental in creating Como’s nationally regarded collection of Bonsai, which will soon be on year-round display in The Japanese Gardens Experience.

Bonsai artists Mike Porcaro (this page) and Ken Ellis (far right) are just two of the 1,190 volunteers who shared their time and their talents with Como last year, donating more than 48,975 hours doing everything from planting bulbs to putting on costumes to preparing animal diets.

We’ve cherished our relationship with the Conservatory “The beautiful thing about Bonsai is it’s not just art—it’s a living, growing art form. Bonsai are real trees and they should ideally be living outdoors, which is why we strived for an outdoor display at Como for many years. We had some input at the conception of The Japanese Gardens Experience, and the layout has been very well received by the club, and the fact that it ties in with the Japanese garden is just a perfect match.

Over the years, we had many members of the Minnesota Bonsai Society who have worked on the trees, and we’ve cherished our relationship with the Conservatory. The trees at Como represent Bonsai in Minnesota, and we’re all invested in wanting them to look good. It’s really a symbiotic relationship.

Como is considered among the top ten collections in the country, but I think this will catapult the collection even further. We’ve been looking forward to this expansion for many years, and to see it come to pass will be marvelous. Believe me, visitors are going to be very impressed.”

—Lionel Flood • president, Minnesota Bonsai Society

More than 614,000 kids and adults experienced an education program at Como in 2011—a student population larger than Minnesota’s ten largest school districts combined. Surveys told us that Como’s free admission was important to 7 in 10 visitors, a commitment to access that made it possible to welcome field trip groups from more than 59 Minnesota counties.

These are things you just don’t forget “As a former teacher, I know that learning doesn’t begin and end in a classroom. Kids learn in many different ways, and being able to come to Como and see how big a polar bear’s paw is, or to touch the turtles and frogs at an interpretive cart, or to smell a corpse flower when it’s in bloom—these are things you just don’t forget.

I think that’s why we’re seeing more and more evidence showing that these outside-the-classroom experiences like visiting the Zoo or experiencing the Conservatory can help to bridge the achievement gap for disadvantaged kids. Como doesn’t charge admission, and we want to keep it that way, to benefit everybody.

Another lesson Como teaches is the power of philanthropy and community support. If you think back to what the polar bear home used to be like, and then see Polar Bear Odyssey, I think we can all feel that we’ve done something wonderful for these animals—they’re in a place where they can really thrive. Como is on the cutting edge of conservation, and it’s up to us to keep it that way.”

—Nancy Nelson • board member Como Friends, co-chair of the Campaign for Como

A gem for the next generation to discover “One of the magical components of Como is that it’s not just a zoo—it’s also a conservatory. You can go there to see the animals and you can experience the peacefulness and the beauty of the gardens and the plants.

I think that’s what makes a visit to Como so rich.

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is a treasure that has been here for nearly a hundred years, which is why it could be easy to take it for granted. Fortunately, at critical times in its history, when it could have been lost, community leaders have stepped in to make sure that this gem would be here for the next generation to discover—and for their parents and grandparents to rediscover.

The Saint Paul Foundation is proud to have been part of keeping Como strong over the years. So much good work had gone into the recent Campaign for Como in a challenging economic climate that we were very pleased to help Como Friends get to the finish line in 2011 with a second campaign grant. We proud Minnesotans have boasting rights again having updated one of the country’s last free and very accessible zoos – a zoo and conservatory, I should say.”

—Carleen Rhodes • President and CEO, The Saint Paul Foundation

Statement of Activities

{As of December 31, 2011}

Sources of Revenue 7%

3% Capital Campaign Donations $1,606,468

9% Gift Shop Revenue $1,061,900 Annual Donations $507,099

13% Event Revenue $351,438

41%

Memberships $247,499 Other $114,768

27%

Expenses by Category 4% 9%

Program Expenses $3,081,401

9%

Management and General $357,089 Fund Development $373,175

78%

Capital Campaign $151,749

Como Friends Statement of Financial Position

As of December 31, 2011

2011

2010

ASSETS Current Cash and Cash Equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,170,394 Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,170,341 Contributions Receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734,544 Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186,953 Prepaid Expenses and Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,281

$

752,062 1,089,346 665,440 177,469 29,672

Total Current Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,284,513

2,713,989

Other Contributions Receivable, Net of Current Portion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,971,641 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,252 Beneficial Interests in Assets Held by Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,734,110

3,302,668 13,239 5,117,693

Total Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,717,003

8,433,600

Total Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,001,516

$11,147,589

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Accounts Payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,060 Grants Payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900,164 Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59,147

$26,261 — 67,988

Total Current Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,022,371

94,249

Net Assets Unrestricted Board Designated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745,422 Undesignated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474,985 Total Unrestricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,220,407 Temporarily Restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,181,743 Permanently Restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,576,995

816,810 500,291 1,317,101 5,159,244 4,576,995

Total Net Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,979,145

11,053,340

Total Liabilities and Net Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,001,516

$11,147,589

2011 Donors $500,000 + Katherine B. Andersen Fund

$250,000 - $499,999 Berger Transfer & Storage E.M. Pearson Endowment Fund of Como Friends Donald McNeely Family

$100,000 - $249,999 F. R. Bigelow Foundation Otto Bremer Foundation Dellwood Foundation Horton Holding, Inc. Huelsmann Foundation Peter J. King Family Foundation Mardag Foundation Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Endowment Fund of Como Friends The Saint Paul Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota

$50,000 - $99,999 APi Group, Inc. Russell Cowles and Josine Peters Ecolab Foundation KSTP McCarthy Bjorklund Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John G. Ordway, Jr. The Scrooby Foundation Standard Water Control Systems, Inc

$25,000 - $49,999 Andersen Corporate Foundation Donald Weesner Foundation Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation The M Group Radio Disney The Taishoff Family Foundation Travelers Foundation Xcel Energy

$15,000 - $24,999 Jo and Gordon Bailey Coca-Cola Bottling Co Midwest Inc. Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation General Mills Foundation Jule and Betsy Hannaford Toro Foundation U.S. Bancorp Foundation

$10,000 - $14,999 Best Buy Children's Foundation Channel 45 Sharon and Don Christensen Frog Crossing Foundation, Inc. Horncrest Foundation, Inc. John and Marla Ordway Charitable Lead Trust Pioneer Press Russell King

R. C. Lilly Foundation Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation McGough Companies Brock and Martha Nelson Nelson, Tietz & Hoye, Inc. The Nicholson Brothers Fund The Summer Fund

$5,000 - $9,999 Athwin Foundation Cheryl Lynn Bailey and Dan Humes Boss Foundation David Crust CUB Foods Mary Daschner and Dan Chowen Dolan Printing In memory of Blanche J. Dvorak Ellis Family Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation Vicki and Silas Ford James and Joan Gardner Wilkerson Associates Gordon and Margaret Bailey Foundation Tom and Pat Grossman H.B. Fuller Company Foundation Helen and Ruth Peterson Fund of Como Friends Katherine Kelly Ladatco Tours Minnesota Bonsai Society Nancy and Russ Nelson Paul Oberhaus and Diana Adamson Parsons Electric Darwin and Geri Reedy Kari and Daniel Rominski Securian Foundation Sony Pictures Entertainment Trend Enterprises, Inc. Weck Charitable Trust Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wheelock Whitney

$2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous (2) Martin and Esther Capp Family Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation Arta Cheney City of Saint Paul City Council Ward 5 CLR Design Nicholas and Laura Coleman Page and Jay Cowles D'Amico Catering DaVita Jennifer and Carl Denys Scott and Lisa Dongoske Karl Eberhart Judy-Ann Ehrlich Robin and Pamela Ehrlich Emerson Process Management-Rosemount Inc. EPA Farley's and Sathers Anne and Litton Field Mike and Linda Fiterman Family Foundation Heraeus Medical Components Jennifer and Stanley Hubbard Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.

John and Ruth Huss Doug and Laura Jaeger Jefferson Lines Jelly Belly Steve and Margie Krause Jim and Peggy McIntyre Paddy and Susan McNeely Harry G. McNeely, Jr. Marita and Rob Metcalf Navarre Timothy and Gayle Ober William Paddock Pearson's Candy Kathleen Schubert Shady Roost Snickiddy Snacks Space Center Inc. Stephan Vincent Design The Thayer Family Foundation Whitehall Veterinary Service

$1,000 - $2,499 3M Foundation The Allegro Fund Jack Allen Diana Allen Allied Media Maggie and Tom Arzdorf-Schubbe Au'some Candy Inc. Laurie Bennett Shane and Leslee Boyd Steve A. and Gail G. Brand Priscilla Brewster Briggs & Morgan PA. Brookfield Properties Bob and Gerry Bullard Peter Butler Sylvia Casby Tom and Karen Caswell City Club Foundation CPMI John and Eva Cross June Damrow Terry Devitt Jerry Dixon Federated Insurance Steve and Sarita Finnie Mary Joyce Flinn and Murray Brown Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charles Lais Michelle Furrer David and Kathleen Gabel Peter and Julie Goodwin Judy Gramse Mike Hahm Stephen and Stacey Hecht Carla Heyl Shannon and Corey Hoagland Dennis and Tina Hoye Stanley S. Hubbard Peter and Kay Jamieson Joe's Crab Shack Harold and Pat Kaplan Katz Amsterdam Charitable Fund Kate Kelly A. David Kelly

“Wow, camp is done already?

That’s a lot faster than school!”

—overheard at Como Camp

thank you “Let’s name our favorite plant from the Cretaceous period! Mine’s magnolia!”

—overheard at Como Camp Bob Knutson Kopp Family Foundation Robert and Betty Kulzer LaCrosse Global Fund Services LLC LeJeune Family Foundation Georgia Lindeke Margaret Rivers Fund Suzanne Matthiesen Edwin and Susan McCarthy William and Carolyn McCarthy Steve and Mary Michalski Shirley Miles Joel and Nancy Miller Alan and Janet Montgomery Larry Moody Joel and Shelly Moryn Nicky and Tim Nagle Gerald and Lisa O'Brien Old Dutch Marla and John Ordway Lynette and Robert Palmgren Dave and Lynne Plummer Pool and Yacht Club, Inc. Power/mation Louise Rainbolt Marna and Erick Ricker Robert Wood Johnson, Jr. Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Wendy and Steve Rubin Janel Russell Jill Sadler Salon Ave Bill and Susan Sands Kay Savik and Joe Tashjian Arlene and Joe Scheunemann Renae Schiele Sue and Dan Schmitt Schulke Travel Joe and Kristina Shaffer Slaggie Family Foundation Kyle and Michelle Smeby Rupert and Jeanne Strobel Sun Country Airlines Martha Sweeney Tastebud Tart Jerrol and Alleen Tostrud Michele Vaillancourt and Brent Wennberg Wal-Mart Foundation David and Ann Wasson Cindy Werner White Bear Boat Works Keith and Colleen Wietecki John Wild Leonard Wilkening Winthrop & Weinstine Brad and Colleen Wood

$500 - $999 AllianceBernstein Allied Integrated Marketing Sarah Andersen Andersen Corporation Anime Twin Cities, Inc. Jeff and Beth Ansel

Bailey Nurseries Paul and Kathrynne Baumtrog Carolyn Bingham Michael and Lisa Bjorkman Tom and Elizabeth Boyd Jim and Blenda Bullard Buona Sera Cheryl Christenson Barbara Clothier Dennis Clowes David and Margaret Cochrane Robert and Diane Coderre Cossetta Eventi Matthew and Julia Coyte David and Gretchen Crary Custom Christmas Lighting Stephen Daas Mary Beth and Andrew Ellingboe Peter and Tamara Erickson Famous Dave's Michael and Charlotte Ferlic Carol and Michael Fix Larry Gleason Christine and Chris Gohl Cheryl and Chuck Granlund Eric Griffin Hamline University Disc Golf Club Jack and Joan Hansen Chris and Kris Hanson Grete Hanson Nancy Haugen Ronald Hockin Sandy Howard Verna Hoy Joyce Huff Java Train Steve and Barb Judd Charles and Mary Jungmann Art and Martha Kaemmer Lee and Colleen Kaibel William and Diane Kaphing Judy Karbo Kate Spade New York Michael Kearn Stephan and Karen Kistler Jerry and Nancy Knoth Nancy and Todd Koch Jim and Michelle Kolar Trell Kulju and Victoria Heckman Anthony and Laura LaCroix-Dalluhn Cliff and Susan Lake Michael Lasser and James R. Horst Mary Levins Dana Lindsay and Tim Pabst Juanita and Richard Luis Lutheran Community Foundation Macy's Kerry and Lisa Marusich Maridee McEvoy Mead Witter Foundation, Inc. Meritage Carolyn Mohn William and Anna Morrison Rick and Jan Moser James and Melissa Murphy

Dan and Sallie O'Brien Bob and Melanie Parise Park Tavern Bill and Anne Parker John and Debra Peterson Piper Jaffray Corporate Headquarters Michael and Marie Porcaro Q3 Contracting, Inc. Rainforest Cafe John and Barb Regal William and Joanne Reiling Todd and Anne Ringgenberg Valerie and Alan Rivers Brian Roeker Vicki Scheunemann James A. Shober Marschall and Debra Smith St. Anthony Park Elementary School Susan and Stephen Stedman Jackie Sticha Marilyn and Bill Sticha Tankenoff Families Foundation Paul and Janet Tolzmann Robin Tost Treasure Island Edward and Karolee Trost Bev Turner Twin Town Collectibles LLC Helen Van Slyke Daniel Ventrelli Heather Walch Warners' Stellian Co Inc Burton and Patricia Witthuhn

$250 - $499 Ameriprise Financial Paul and Patricia Amidon Sandra Anderberg Karen Anderson Mary A. Anderson Kenneth and Ann Anderson Craig Anderson Andrew Bugher Design Thomas and Susan Arcand Steele and Nan Arundel Barbara Bachman Jennifer and Paul Bagdade Mark and Michelle Bailey Pat and Laura Bailey Margaret Balsam Kathryn and Thomas Barnett Glenn Baron and Kathy Holum Jerry and Sue Bartho Paul and LaVonne Batalden Brian Bergie Fazil and Cynthia Bhimani Marie Bibus Gordon and Dianne Bird Joyce Boardson Donna Boreen Dave and Pam Bostrom Catherine Bowlin Roger and Diane Brack Carolyn Britton and Thomas Lux continued>

William J. Brody and Bronwen L. Cound Peter Brooks Katherine and Richard Buenger Barbara and Malcolm Burleigh Diana Burlison and Joyce Koshiol Robert Cadwell Michael and Kayleen Caroon Paul and Tina Casey Willard and Beth Cecchi Judith Christensen David Coerper Biz and Ted Colburn Debra Connelly William and Maureen Cosgriff Barbara Courey Craguns Golf Resort & Conference Center Lori Delalley Danielle DiRe and Mark Baum DNA Sales Florene Dougherty Emily and John Douglass Jennifer Doyle Harry Drake Joan Duddingston Eric Dunn and Lori Ricke Julie DuRose Nancy Eberhart Mike Eckhardt and Mary Pat Blowers Mike Engelhardt Larry Englund Robert and Mary Ann Evander Rebecca and Eric Everman Ruth Fagen Roger Fairbanks John Farrell Kay and Nile Fellows Nancy T. Field MaryAnn Finegan Mary and Joseph Finley Richard and Mary Fowler Patricia Freeburg Sheryl Fried Peggy Friedrichs Martha Gehrke Brody and Aimee Geist Raymond Ghant Colleen Gillis Kenneth Goebel Tami Gold Jason and Jacy Grais Faye Grant Jim Grantman Audrey Greschner Fran and Greg Gretz Dean Grudem Nils and Heather Halker Patricia Kelly Hall Marion Handt Marcus Hansen Kristin Hanson Gregory Hanson Pegi and Thomas Harkness Sally and Robert Hart Kathy Hartzell The Head Foundation Robert Hebbel and Charlotte Pancake Kara Hefner David and Sharon Heitzman John and Dinah Heneman Steve and Julie Henseler Dennis and Phyllis Hepp Connie Hessevick Tom and Nancy Hodnefield Robert and Sylvia Hoke Robert Holly John and Bonnie Holub Jean Hudson Terry and Ann Huntrods Dale Hurni Ingredients Cafe Elliott and Judy Jaffee

Jean Jansen Jawaahir Dance Studio Karen Johnson Kai Johnson Gail Jones Joy and Co. Interior Design Tamara Kampfe Andrea Kanten Alfred and Sharon Kauth Thomas and Marlene Kayser Kathryn Keefer Nina Keeling Carol Keyes-Ferrer Kline Volvo Jean Kochendorfer John Koshuba Robert Kriel and Linda Krach Darlene Kunze Liz Lambrecht Heather Langenfeld David and Elizabeth Lee Deborah LeFebvre Ernie and Sally Lehmann Lehmann Family Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation Dick and Peggy Lidstad Linder's Garden Center Linda Lockwood Garrett Lofgren William Lohman and Ann Dillon Frank Loth Matt and Sara Lovat Debbie and Tom Lyman Linda Maguire Mall of America Amy McDonald Malcolm and Patricia McDonald Tom and Megan McGough James McGuiggan Caroline and Scott Mehlhop Barbara Meier and Peter McSwiggen Janessa Meyer Katherine Miller Minnesota WAABI Dan Moak Lynn Montgomery Lawrence and Kristine Nagel David and Julie Nagel Katie and Adam Nave Maureen Nelson Kelley Nelson Richard and Joan Newmark Ford and Catherine Nicholson Nicholson Family Foundation Gary J. Olsen and Lael Pickett Mary and Joseph Olson Ronald Olson Edward and Jean Olszewski Anthony Ostlund Joan Palm Kenneth and Nancy Palmer Todd and Victoria Pangburn Michael and Treva Paparella Elizabeth Parilla Park Midway Bank Marian Paschket Ed and Kris Pendergast Pepin Heights Orchard Karin Peterson Sarah Porter Richfield Flowers and Events Inc. Cheryl Riley Dorothy Ritter Bridgette Robinet Peter and Connie Rodosovich Deb Nimis-Rohloff Karen Rose A Patrick Rose Roseville Abra Body & Glass Shelly and Steve Rucks Jennifer Ryan Safari Ltd

Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce The Saint Paul Hotel Linda Sandell Jack and Mary Jean Sargent Dave Schaf Scheunemann Home Inspections Philip and Mary Margaret Schmidt Sears Imported Autos, Inc. Roger Shimada Steve and Corilee Skildum Jeffrey and Helene Slocum Gregory Smit Rick and Jill Smith Elaine Smith Carolyn Sorensen Vic and Mary Spaulding Joan Speers Leonard and Frances Spira John Stieger Warren Stortroen Philip and Brielle Stoyke James and Leslie Studenski Ronald and Margaret Tabar Dorothy Thalhuber Peter and Mary Jo Thrane Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Lisa Tienter Janell Trapp Tim Trujillo Paul Tweet Jill Vaas Bonnie Wakefield Fred and Alice Wall Edy Ward Kathryn Weese Mary Werbalowsky Deborah Wexler and Michael Mann Linda Wharton John and Sandra White Debra and Richard Wicka Janet and Jeremy Wight Charles and Vicky Willcox Sydney Williams Adelia and Leonard Wilson Ron and Lynn Zamansky Debra Zimmer

$100 - $249 Bogdan Acamovic Teresa Ackland Bob Adamski Maureen and Ira Adelman Michael and Pat Aden Bradley Althoff and Gregory Scanlan Sarah Amendola Roger Anderson Darrin and Holly Anderson Jan Anderson Jerome and Constance Anderson James and Debra Anderson Chris and Kelle Anderson Norah Anderson Esther Anderson Liz and Rich Anderson Joel and Teresa Anderson Elwood and Judy Anderson George and Kristine Anderson Anderson's Designer Portraits Jeff and Sue Andrea Jody Angelo Chas and Nancy Arend Wendy Armitage and Chris Bothe Lloyd and Susan Armstrong Ruth and Ted Arneson Pam Arnold AT&T Foundation Verllian Augst Mavis Aussey Anne Auten Sharon Autio

“It’s like trying to find a flea in the washing machine...or like trying to find two platypus eggs in a flood!” —Jonah, a 6-year-old camper, looking for four-leaf clovers

“Now I know why the girls do all of the hunting.”

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Keith Wietecki Former President and CEO, Seren Innovations, Xcel Energy Officers Chair, Wendy Rubin Vice Chair, Anne Hazelroth Field Treasurer, Tom Hodnefield Secretary, Jackie Sticha Ex Officio Mike Hahm Director, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Jackie Sticha President, Como Friends Michelle Furrer Como Campus Manager Emeritus Directors Leonard Wilkening Retired President, Wilder Foundation

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