2700 Meacham Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76137 CampFireFW.org
2012 Board Members
2012 Council Highlights
Chuck Mooney, III, Chairman of the Board Brandon L. Chase, Vice Chairman, Administration John S. Elliott, Vice Chairman, Financial Development Lauri Curtis Hadobas, Vice Chairman, Planning Nancy Hooper, Treasurer Nina Hutton, Secretary
The new 15,400 sq. foot Equestrian Center, the first project of Phase 1 of the Capital Campaign, was completed. The center features a 12,000 sq. foot covered riding arena with bleachers, stalls, restrooms, office, tack area and feed storage.
Directors George W. Bean, Jr. Barbara B. Cook Heidi Coombs Alysa G. Dennett Dolores Garza Marilyn Gilbert Michele Hahnfeld Terry Haney Dan Hansen Brant C. Martin Gloria Martinez Bill McCoy Tod M. Miller Cheryl Moore Danielle E. Needham Steven W. Novak Judd Pritchard Mark A. Schulze
Shyra Smith Linda Springer John Strong Monica M. Thomas-Bonnick Lynda Tiedtke Ryan Logan Valdez Drenda Williams Witt Stacie Wright
Foundation Board Linda Christie, Chair Kenneth Barr Melissa Kirtley Reed Pigman, Jr. Barry Richardson Patricia Vaughan
President/CEO Zem Neill
Our Promise Young people want to shape the world. Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are. In Camp Fire, it begins now. Light the fire within
By 2012 year end, contributions to Camp Fire's $10.7 million capital campaign to renovate Camp El Tesoro totaled $7.7 million. First Texas Council was selected as one of ten Camp Fire councils in the nation for a 3-year pilot for THRIVE, a research-based youth development curriculum that will reflect the Camp Fire focus. Camp Fire expanded its After School Program to Fort Worth ISD’s Charles E. Nash Elementary School. The staff of the Child Development Center, which serves more than 80 infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers, participated in Connect4Success, Camp Fire’s research-based social-emotional development curriculum.
Light the fire within
through caring leaders.
Camp Fire First Texas
ANNUAL
REPORT
2012
Message from the Chairman of the Board and President/CEO
2012 Camp Fire Council Recognition
On behalf of the board of directors, we are pleased to present the council's 2012 Annual Report. In addition to financial information and a listing of Camp Fire's generous donors, the report highlights children, youth and child care professionals who participated in Camp Fire programs.
The Fort Worth Business Press named Ann Sheets as CFO of the Year - Nonprofits at its luncheon and awards ceremony on January 25.
It has been a year of growth both at First Texas and National Camp Fire. A significant change has been the introduction of a new national brand. This summer, after extensive market research, Camp Fire introduced a new logo and brand, as well as the Promise, which serves as the organization’s new mission statement. The new theme line, “Light the fire within” reflects key concepts of the Camp Fire movement: discovery, self-expression, inclusivity, and the opportunity for youth to find their “spark.” At First Texas, the capital campaign to renovate and update Camp El Tesoro achieved a major milestone with completion of the new 15,400 sq. foot covered Equestrian Center, and construction was begun on El Tesoro's new dining hall complex which is scheduled to welcome 2013 summer campers. At year end, the Campaign for El Tesoro steering committee, chaired by Tod Miller, reported that funding had been secured for four duplex cabins, as well as Phase II projects including re-purposing the Main Lodge, a new entrance, roads and low water crossing. A total of $7.7 million has been raised to date from numerous individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in the value of camp and outdoor education for children and youth. Open to everyone and led by professional, caring adults using proven methods, Camp Fire First Texas continues to help children and youth develop their abilities and identify their passion and “sparks.” We appreciate Camp Fire’s generous donors, partners and volunteers and their commitment to the First Texas Council’s mission to “Light the fire within.”
Camp Fire board member Lauri Curtis Hadobas was recognized by the Fort Worth Business Press at its "Great Women of Texas" dinner on November 7 at the Fort Worth Club. Pam and Reed Pigman were honored for their contributions to Camp Fire First Texas on November 7 at the National Philanthropy Day 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony at the Omni Hotel.
Ann Sheets
2012 Council Highlights
2012 Council Highlights
Camp Fire After School programs provided quality care and developmental activities to 1,014 children in Tarrant, Parker and Johnson counties.
Camp Fire provided professional training, education and support to 2,723 child care providers through 123 classes and workshops.
DeZavala and Diamond Hill Elementary schools were nominated for the 2011-2012 award as Fort Worth Independent School District's "Most Improved Site" for after school programming. More than 4,500 children, youth and adults participated in Camp Fire’s resident camp, day camps, family camping, outdoor education and community use programs.
Lauri Curtis Hadobas
105 child care providers attended Camp Fire’s Early Childhood Management Institute to prepare for their Texas Director’s License credential. An 11-member team from the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps completed eight weeks of service on projects ranging from painting to brush removal at Camp El Tesoro.
"My son was one of the first babies in the Child Development Center in 1993. I believe the care he received in his first years made him the great teenager he is today!"
Pam and Reed Pigman
Nancy Turkington Jones
Chuck Mooney, III Chairman, Board of Directors
Light the fire within
right now.
Zem Neill President/CEO
"Camp El Tesoro de la Vida was the best experience of my life.... a lot of us were hurt, lost, little kids. When I walked over that bridge it was like a ten ton weight was lifted off my shoulders and I could just be me." Kristin Targonski, former El Tesoro de la Vida camper
El Tesoro de la Vida marked its 25th anniversary helping grieving children. The new El Tesoro de la Vida video, produced by Lockheed Martin and premiered at the annual dinner, was nominated for the New York Television and Film awards.
Light the fire within
through inclusiveness.
Financial Report Council Operating Statement of Activities Year Ended December 31, 2012
Revenues and Other Support Contributions
$ 825,194
Special Events (net)
263,651
Corporate Contracts / Programs
62,985
Government Grants & Contracts
794,120
Endowment Funds
530,576
United Ways
98,792
Program Service Fees
1,960,437
Miscellaneous Income
252,564
Total Revenues & Other Support
$ 4,788,319
Expenses Group Services
1,696,468
Outdoor Programs
1,335,433
Work/Family Programs
1,742,818
Total Expenses Change in Net Assets
$ 4,774,719 $ 13,600
Because of publication deadlines, the financial information above is preliminary and includes only operating activities. Audited financial statements will be available from the council office after July 31, 2013.
“I appreciate all the time and effort you spend teaching us what we need to know...You do a great job and I hope more people are able to learn under you and be given the opportunity to make the child care industry a better place to work." Amy Williams, Camp Fire CDA graduate
Camp Fire, in partnership with Rainwater Charitable Foundation, launched “Excel for Success,” an education initiative aimed at preparing children for school through enhanced early care. First Texas implemented Camp Fire’s new logo and tagline. The new branding was introduced by the national office to differentiate Camp Fire from other agencies and establish relevancy with youth and families. 180 child care professionals participated in the Child Development Associate program, a 120-hour/40-week credentialing program. Net proceeds from the 2012 An Artists’ Christmas gala and art auction provided more than $160,000 for Camp Fire programs that help children and youth develop lifelong leadership skills and teach them to respect and enjoy the outdoors. Through the Step Up school completion program, Camp Fire provided individualized attention to 83 at-risk area high school students to help keep them actively engaged in school.
Light the fire within
through participation.
2700 Meacham Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76137 CampFireFW.org
2012 Board Members
2012 Council Highlights
Chuck Mooney, III, Chairman of the Board Brandon L. Chase, Vice Chairman, Administration John S. Elliott, Vice Chairman, Financial Development Lauri Curtis Hadobas, Vice Chairman, Planning Nancy Hooper, Treasurer Nina Hutton, Secretary
The new 15,400 sq. foot Equestrian Center, the first project of Phase 1 of the Capital Campaign, was completed. The center features a 12,000 sq. foot covered riding arena with bleachers, stalls, restrooms, office, tack area and feed storage.
Directors George W. Bean, Jr. Barbara B. Cook Heidi Coombs Alysa G. Dennett Dolores Garza Marilyn Gilbert Michele Hahnfeld Terry Haney Dan Hansen Brant C. Martin Gloria Martinez Bill McCoy Tod M. Miller Cheryl Moore Danielle E. Needham Steven W. Novak Judd Pritchard Mark A. Schulze
Shyra Smith Linda Springer John Strong Monica M. Thomas-Bonnick Lynda Tiedtke Ryan Logan Valdez Drenda Williams Witt Stacie Wright
Foundation Board Linda Christie, Chair Kenneth Barr Melissa Kirtley Reed Pigman, Jr. Barry Richardson Patricia Vaughan
President/CEO Zem Neill
Our Promise Young people want to shape the world. Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are. In Camp Fire, it begins now. Light the fire within
By 2012 year end, contributions to Camp Fire's $10.7 million capital campaign to renovate Camp El Tesoro totaled $7.7 million. First Texas Council was selected as one of ten Camp Fire councils in the nation for a 3-year pilot for THRIVE, a research-based youth development curriculum that will reflect the Camp Fire focus. Camp Fire expanded its After School Program to Fort Worth ISD’s Charles E. Nash Elementary School. The staff of the Child Development Center, which serves more than 80 infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers, participated in Connect4Success, Camp Fire’s research-based social-emotional development curriculum.
Light the fire within
through caring leaders.
Camp Fire First Texas
ANNUAL
REPORT
2012
Message from the Chairman of the Board and President/CEO
2012 Camp Fire Council Recognition
On behalf of the board of directors, we are pleased to present the council's 2012 Annual Report. In addition to financial information and a listing of Camp Fire's generous donors, the report highlights children, youth and child care professionals who participated in Camp Fire programs.
The Fort Worth Business Press named Ann Sheets as CFO of the Year - Nonprofits at its luncheon and awards ceremony on January 25.
It has been a year of growth both at First Texas and National Camp Fire. A significant change has been the introduction of a new national brand. This summer, after extensive market research, Camp Fire introduced a new logo and brand, as well as the Promise, which serves as the organization’s new mission statement. The new theme line, “Light the fire within” reflects key concepts of the Camp Fire movement: discovery, self-expression, inclusivity, and the opportunity for youth to find their “spark.” At First Texas, the capital campaign to renovate and update Camp El Tesoro achieved a major milestone with completion of the new 15,400 sq. foot covered Equestrian Center, and construction was begun on El Tesoro's new dining hall complex which is scheduled to welcome 2013 summer campers. At year end, the Campaign for El Tesoro steering committee, chaired by Tod Miller, reported that funding had been secured for four duplex cabins, as well as Phase II projects including re-purposing the Main Lodge, a new entrance, roads and low water crossing. A total of $7.7 million has been raised to date from numerous individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in the value of camp and outdoor education for children and youth. Open to everyone and led by professional, caring adults using proven methods, Camp Fire First Texas continues to help children and youth develop their abilities and identify their passion and “sparks.” We appreciate Camp Fire’s generous donors, partners and volunteers and their commitment to the First Texas Council’s mission to “Light the fire within.”
Camp Fire board member Lauri Curtis Hadobas was recognized by the Fort Worth Business Press at its "Great Women of Texas" dinner on November 7 at the Fort Worth Club. Pam and Reed Pigman were honored for their contributions to Camp Fire First Texas on November 7 at the National Philanthropy Day 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony at the Omni Hotel.
Ann Sheets
2012 Council Highlights
2012 Council Highlights
Camp Fire After School programs provided quality care and developmental activities to 1,014 children in Tarrant, Parker and Johnson counties.
Camp Fire provided professional training, education and support to 2,723 child care providers through 123 classes and workshops.
DeZavala and Diamond Hill Elementary schools were nominated for the 2011-2012 award as Fort Worth Independent School District's "Most Improved Site" for after school programming. More than 4,500 children, youth and adults participated in Camp Fire’s resident camp, day camps, family camping, outdoor education and community use programs.
Lauri Curtis Hadobas
105 child care providers attended Camp Fire’s Early Childhood Management Institute to prepare for their Texas Director’s License credential. An 11-member team from the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps completed eight weeks of service on projects ranging from painting to brush removal at Camp El Tesoro.
"My son was one of the first babies in the Child Development Center in 1993. I believe the care he received in his first years made him the great teenager he is today!"
Pam and Reed Pigman
Nancy Turkington Jones
Chuck Mooney, III Chairman, Board of Directors
Light the fire within
right now.
Zem Neill President/CEO
"Camp El Tesoro de la Vida was the best experience of my life.... a lot of us were hurt, lost, little kids. When I walked over that bridge it was like a ten ton weight was lifted off my shoulders and I could just be me." Kristin Targonski, former El Tesoro de la Vida camper
El Tesoro de la Vida marked its 25th anniversary helping grieving children. The new El Tesoro de la Vida video, produced by Lockheed Martin and premiered at the annual dinner, was nominated for the New York Television and Film awards.
Light the fire within
through inclusiveness.
Financial Report Council Operating Statement of Activities Year Ended December 31, 2012
Revenues and Other Support Contributions
$ 825,194
Special Events (net)
263,651
Corporate Contracts / Programs
62,985
Government Grants & Contracts
794,120
Endowment Funds
530,576
United Ways
98,792
Program Service Fees
1,960,437
Miscellaneous Income
252,564
Total Revenues & Other Support
$ 4,788,319
Expenses Group Services
1,696,468
Outdoor Programs
1,335,433
Work/Family Programs
1,742,818
Total Expenses Change in Net Assets
$ 4,774,719 $ 13,600
Because of publication deadlines, the financial information above is preliminary and includes only operating activities. Audited financial statements will be available from the council office after July 31, 2013.
“I appreciate all the time and effort you spend teaching us what we need to know...You do a great job and I hope more people are able to learn under you and be given the opportunity to make the child care industry a better place to work." Amy Williams, Camp Fire CDA graduate
Camp Fire, in partnership with Rainwater Charitable Foundation, launched “Excel for Success,” an education initiative aimed at preparing children for school through enhanced early care. First Texas implemented Camp Fire’s new logo and tagline. The new branding was introduced by the national office to differentiate Camp Fire from other agencies and establish relevancy with youth and families. 180 child care professionals participated in the Child Development Associate program, a 120-hour/40-week credentialing program. Net proceeds from the 2012 An Artists’ Christmas gala and art auction provided more than $160,000 for Camp Fire programs that help children and youth develop lifelong leadership skills and teach them to respect and enjoy the outdoors. Through the Step Up school completion program, Camp Fire provided individualized attention to 83 at-risk area high school students to help keep them actively engaged in school.
Light the fire within
through participation.
Message from the Chairman of the Board and President/CEO
2012 Camp Fire Council Recognition
On behalf of the board of directors, we are pleased to present the council's 2012 Annual Report. In addition to financial information and a listing of Camp Fire's generous donors, the report highlights children, youth and child care professionals who participated in Camp Fire programs.
The Fort Worth Business Press named Ann Sheets as CFO of the Year - Nonprofits at its luncheon and awards ceremony on January 25.
It has been a year of growth both at First Texas and National Camp Fire. A significant change has been the introduction of a new national brand. This summer, after extensive market research, Camp Fire introduced a new logo and brand, as well as the Promise, which serves as the organization’s new mission statement. The new theme line, “Light the fire within” reflects key concepts of the Camp Fire movement: discovery, self-expression, inclusivity, and the opportunity for youth to find their “spark.” At First Texas, the capital campaign to renovate and update Camp El Tesoro achieved a major milestone with completion of the new 15,400 sq. foot covered Equestrian Center, and construction was begun on El Tesoro's new dining hall complex which is scheduled to welcome 2013 summer campers. At year end, the Campaign for El Tesoro steering committee, chaired by Tod Miller, reported that funding had been secured for four duplex cabins, as well as Phase II projects including re-purposing the Main Lodge, a new entrance, roads and low water crossing. A total of $7.7 million has been raised to date from numerous individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in the value of camp and outdoor education for children and youth. Open to everyone and led by professional, caring adults using proven methods, Camp Fire First Texas continues to help children and youth develop their abilities and identify their passion and “sparks.” We appreciate Camp Fire’s generous donors, partners and volunteers and their commitment to the First Texas Council’s mission to “Light the fire within.”
Camp Fire board member Lauri Curtis Hadobas was recognized by the Fort Worth Business Press at its "Great Women of Texas" dinner on November 7 at the Fort Worth Club. Pam and Reed Pigman were honored for their contributions to Camp Fire First Texas on November 7 at the National Philanthropy Day 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony at the Omni Hotel.
Ann Sheets
2012 Council Highlights
2012 Council Highlights
Camp Fire After School programs provided quality care and developmental activities to 1,014 children in Tarrant, Parker and Johnson counties.
Camp Fire provided professional training, education and support to 2,723 child care providers through 123 classes and workshops.
DeZavala and Diamond Hill Elementary schools were nominated for the 2011-2012 award as Fort Worth Independent School District's "Most Improved Site" for after school programming. More than 4,500 children, youth and adults participated in Camp Fire’s resident camp, day camps, family camping, outdoor education and community use programs.
Lauri Curtis Hadobas
105 child care providers attended Camp Fire’s Early Childhood Management Institute to prepare for their Texas Director’s License credential. An 11-member team from the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps completed eight weeks of service on projects ranging from painting to brush removal at Camp El Tesoro.
"My son was one of the first babies in the Child Development Center in 1993. I believe the care he received in his first years made him the great teenager he is today!"
Pam and Reed Pigman
Nancy Turkington Jones
Chuck Mooney, III Chairman, Board of Directors
Light the fire within
right now.
Zem Neill President/CEO
"Camp El Tesoro de la Vida was the best experience of my life.... a lot of us were hurt, lost, little kids. When I walked over that bridge it was like a ten ton weight was lifted off my shoulders and I could just be me." Kristin Targonski, former El Tesoro de la Vida camper
El Tesoro de la Vida marked its 25th anniversary helping grieving children. The new El Tesoro de la Vida video, produced by Lockheed Martin and premiered at the annual dinner, was nominated for the New York Television and Film awards.
Light the fire within
through inclusiveness.
Financial Report Council Operating Statement of Activities Year Ended December 31, 2012
Revenues and Other Support Contributions
$ 825,194
Special Events (net)
263,651
Corporate Contracts / Programs
62,985
Government Grants & Contracts
794,120
Endowment Funds
530,576
United Ways
98,792
Program Service Fees
1,960,437
Miscellaneous Income
252,564
Total Revenues & Other Support
$ 4,788,319
Expenses Group Services
1,696,468
Outdoor Programs
1,335,433
Work/Family Programs
1,742,818
Total Expenses Change in Net Assets
$ 4,774,719 $ 13,600
Because of publication deadlines, the financial information above is preliminary and includes only operating activities. Audited financial statements will be available from the council office after July 31, 2013.
“I appreciate all the time and effort you spend teaching us what we need to know...You do a great job and I hope more people are able to learn under you and be given the opportunity to make the child care industry a better place to work." Amy Williams, Camp Fire CDA graduate
Camp Fire, in partnership with Rainwater Charitable Foundation, launched “Excel for Success,” an education initiative aimed at preparing children for school through enhanced early care. First Texas implemented Camp Fire’s new logo and tagline. The new branding was introduced by the national office to differentiate Camp Fire from other agencies and establish relevancy with youth and families. 180 child care professionals participated in the Child Development Associate program, a 120-hour/40-week credentialing program. Net proceeds from the 2012 An Artists’ Christmas gala and art auction provided more than $160,000 for Camp Fire programs that help children and youth develop lifelong leadership skills and teach them to respect and enjoy the outdoors. Through the Step Up school completion program, Camp Fire provided individualized attention to 83 at-risk area high school students to help keep them actively engaged in school.
Light the fire within
through participation.
2012 Contributors Gifts $100,000 or More Anonymous Ella C. McFadden Charitable Trust of the Community Foundation of North Texas The Morris Foundation Rainwater Charitable Foundation Sid W. Richardson Foundation United Way of Tarrant County The George and Fay Young Foundation, Inc $99,999 - $30,000 Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation The Meadows Foundation Tarrant County Community Youth Development Program Thrive Foundation for Youth – National Camp Fire Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust, US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management Gifts $29,999 - $10,000 Anonymous Bank of Texas Anne M. and Robert T. Bass BNSF Railway Company Community Foundation of North Texas Cook Children’s Medical Center James A. “Buddy” Davidson Charitable Foundation Eddleman-McFarland Fund Encana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc. Nina Hutton JPMorgan Chase Bank Foundation Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin AERO Club The Rees-Jones Foundation William E. Scott Foundation Stein Family Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee United Way of Tarrant County, Women’s Leadership Council XTO Energy, Inc. Gifts $9,999 - $5,000 Arlington Tomorrow Foundation Birdies For Charity, Colonial Country Club Charities Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee J.E.S. Edwards Foundation Fluor Corporation Frost Mary Potishman Lard Trust Cheryl and Fred Moore Dr. and Mrs. Willis H. Murphey, Jr. The National Inclusion Project Ms. Zem Neill Pier 1 Imports Mr. Mark A. Schulze Harold Simmons Foundation Sportsmen’s Club of Fort Worth United Way of Hood County Worthington National Bank Gifts $4,999 - $1,000 Anonymous AT&T Bank of America, N.A., Anonymous Employees Dr. and Mrs. William F. Bonnell Mr. and Mrs. Rickey Brantley Mrs. Evelyn H. Breaux Flora Brewer Bright Horizons Family Solutions Business Development Group of Aledo Mrs. Joyce Pate Capper Mr. and Mrs. Willis J. Chaulk Colonial Country Club Charities of the Community Foundation of North Texas Mrs. Barbara Cook Ms. Lisa A. Cook Ms. Heidi Coombs Ms. Kathy L. Cox Mr. Denis Cranford W. N. Dabney Charitable Trust Dean, Jacobson Financial Services, LLC Ms. Karol Del Real Ms. Virginia Dorman Dorothy Wing Consulting, LLC Dr. Gary L. Douglas DuBose Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Dunaway, Jr. A. J. and Jessie Duncan Foundation Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Fort Worth Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc. Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation Mr. Pete Geren Mrs. Marilyn Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Henderson Hillwood Alliance Group, L.P. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hollander Imagetek Office Systems Jackson Walker, L.L.P. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Jacobson Jetta Operating Company, Inc. JPMorgan Chase Bank Junior League of Arlington Kappa Alpha Theta Mr. and Mrs. Howard Katz Keene and Associates, Inc. Mr. David J. Keller Mrs. Melissa Kirtley Lhoist North America Luther King Capital Management Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Martin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCans Mr. John Molyneaux Ms. Danielle E. Needham Mr. and Mrs. Ken Newell Office on Women’s Health OmniAmerican Bank Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer Mrs. Jane Rector RMP Industrial Supply, Inc Mr. Fritz Roessler Rogers Wealth Group, Inc. Rylander, Clay and Opitz, L.L.P. Mrs. Betty J. Sanders Ms. Ann Sheets Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust Linda Springer Lou and Malcolm Street JB Strong Texas Christian University Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth The T Lynda Tiedtke Holly Toungate Union Pacific Foundation United Way of Parker County United Way of Tri-State Unity Church of Fort Worth Ms. Patricia A. Vaughan Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation Wells Fargo Bank Drenda and John Witt Gifts $999 - $500 Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Akers Anonymous Arborlawn United Methodist Church Col. and Mrs. Daly R. Bales, Jr. Mrs. Debra Barrett Mr. and Mrs. William L. Campbell Malinda Murphey Cowan Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Cranford CTC, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Dean III Mrs. Kimberly DeWoody Mr. and Mrs. John S Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Pat Fisher Friends Of The Acton Nature Center Mr. Kevin Garman Mrs. Maren Gibbs Marilyn Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Gooch Ms. Colleen Grant Barbara and Denis Greer Dr. Adelaide Griffin Mr. and Mrs. David Hadobas Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hansen Paul S. Hollis Trust Nancy Hooper Mrs. Phyllis H. Jack-Moore Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Johnson Kelly Charles Group, LLC Bennie and Ann Kniffen Mr. Joseph LaMarca, Jr.
Mindy and Ryan Laudermill Mr. and Mrs. William Massad Mr. and Mrs. Tod M. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Mooney Dr. Christine Moranetz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Morrin Mr. and Mrs. Rick Muller Dr. and Mrs. Charles P. O’Farrell Mr. and Mrs. Brinton Payne Pam and Reed Pigman The Powers Family Mr. and Mrs. Judd Pritchard Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Mrs. Linda Ramoz Mr. and Mrs. Barry Richardson Mr. Tracy L. Rickard Rio Bravo Chachalacas ENA Chapter 438 Rio Brazos Master Naturalist Chapter Rio Grande Pacific Corporation Marlene and Michael Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Stearn Tarrant Technology Transamerica Life Insurance Company Ms. Joan T. Trew Truenorth United Cooperative Services Ms. Debra Varrone Mr. and Mrs. Verne Walker Mr. Matthew Wallace and Dr. Danielle LeBlanc Waxahachie Rebekah Lodge #381 Mr. Robert Wilson and Ms. Lisa Surra Wortham Insurance and Risk Management Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Young Gifts $499 - $100 4 Color Press Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson Ms. Christina Andrews Anonymous Mr. Anthony C. Armato Mrs Lisa Austin Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Mrs. Rebecca Barron Mr. Michael R. Baylor Mr. Hutch Beach Mr. George W. Bean, Jr. Kami Bedford Stacy Benge Mrs. June Berry Ms. Judi V. Bishop Mrs. Dee Blakewell Mrs. Jeanne Boatman Mrs. Mercedes Bolen Ms. Brittany Boyett Mrs. Sheila Breckenridge Ms. Pamela Brocato Dana Cannizzaro Mr. Doug P. Cassidy Mr. Brandon Chase Mr. Dan Chick Dr. and Mrs. Karamat Choudhry Ms. Linda Goehman Christie Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cleveland Mr. Chad Cline Community Foundation of North Texas, Loving Where You Live Hilary Cox Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Cunningham Dallas Ft. Worth SECC, Anonymous Donors Mrs. Juleigh Davenport Ms. Kimberly A. D’Avignon Tonya de la Cerda Becky Delaune Ms. Dawn DeWall Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeWoody Joann Dymond Donna Elton Leigh Ann Emerson Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Epps Ernst and Young LLP Amy Ewing Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Ferguson Mr. Robert W. Fox, Jr. Mrs. Cynthia R. Francis Ms. Miriam Frias Mrs. Laurie Garner Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Gibbs, Jr. Mrs. Madelyn R. Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Giles Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Girouard Glen Rose Pest Control, LLC Granbury Independent School District Mr. Stanley Graner
Greater Horizons Ms. Katherine E. Godby and Mr. David A. Grebel Mrs. Susan J. Green Mr. and Mrs. Sean Greene Ms. Stephanie Greenwood Dr. and Mrs. Clark R. Gregg Ms. Kay Gunn Mr. Eric Guy Dorothy and Gary Hames Terry Haney Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hanus Mr. Bob Hart Mr. and Mrs. Weldon B. Hatch III Jennifer Hawthorne Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Haynes Haynes and Boone, LLP Ms. Melissa Hedger Mr. and Mrs. Steve Heinen Mr. and Mrs. J. Curtis Henderson Ms. Linda Hixon Dale Holifield Mr. and Mrs. Joe V. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Janes Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Jasper Mrs. Diane Lochtrog Johnson Christy R. Jones Ms. Lois J. Kapp Mrs. Kelly B. Keller Mrs. Corinne Deford King Mr. Charles Koretke Ron Kreutzoerger Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lamkin Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Lampe Susan Lapinski Mr. and Mrs. Ebby Lavi Dr. and Mrs. Gerry N. Lawler Ms. Lisa Logan Mr. Steven Lombardi Mrs. Wilma J. Lopez Jane Lovedahl Linda Low Loyalty Class, First United Methodist Church Lyn Lucas Mrs. Susanne Luebke Mrs. Joann R. Lykins Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Martin Ms. Mary Martin Ms. Jessica Mason Mrs. Joan L. Mason Dr. Richard H. Mauk Mrs. Holly Mauldin Donna and Tim Mayes Ms. Erin McDaniel Mr. Ed McFalls Mrs. Cindy McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meador Ms. Sherri Mecke Susan E. Merrill Metroplex Refrigeration and Restaurant Equipment Mr. Brian Miller Ms. Cynthia Fisher Miller Ms. Catherine Miller Mrs Sara Mitchell Ms. Lynn Montgomery Mrs. Carley J. Moore David Moore Mr. and Mrs. Steve Moroneso Mrs. Karen Janes Moser Mr. and Mrs. Shane Mudge Honorable Rory Mulligan Mr. Brian L. Murnahan Mrs. Roxane C. Murph Chris Neal Mrs. Janiece Simmons Nolan Dr. and Mrs. Patrick W. O’Malley Mrs. Jackie Osmon Kathleen Owens Mr. Dennis Pearson Mrs. Linda L Peoples Mr. and Mrs. L. Andrew Peters Daniel Pikey Dr. and Mrs. Richard Polson Mr. Jeremy Blake Raines Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ray Barb Reid Estela and Adalberto Resendiz Mr. and Mrs. Brant Ring Valerie Robbins Robin Roberts Mrs. Jill Rodgers Drs. Jeffrey and Audrey Rogers Dr. and Mrs. Tom Rogers, Jr.
Ms. Cynthia Sadler Ms. Soyla Santos Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sauer Mr. and Mrs. Jon Scarborough Schaefer Advertising Company Roland and Jennifer Schafer Deborah Schmidt Hortencia Serna Jack and Pat Shannon Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Shellenberger Mrs. Pamela S. Sherlock Sally and Steve Snow Mr. Lyle H. Snow Kimberly Sotman Southwest Christian School Mr. Richard N. Stabell Mrs. Sherry Stevens Matthew and Mary Claire Steward Ms. Patricia L. Summers Taco Casa Tarrant County Texas Health Resources, Anonymous Employees Texas Health Resources Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thomas Ms. Monica M. Thomas-Bonnick Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program United Way of Wise County Ms. Lynne Ware Urbel Mrs. Vicki Vinson Tracie and Michael Voelkering Ms. Linda Watts Webber Phillip Weinman Mrs. Lori R. West Ms. Kay L. West Dr. Jerry Westenkuehler Mr. Valleau Wilkie, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Willis Ms. Judy R. Wilson Gifts Up To $99 Albertson’s Community Partners Program Mrs. Ginger Alford Ms. Joyce Anderson Anonymous Ms. Adelina Avina Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baird Mrs. Lori S. Baldock Ms. Andrea R. Ballard Mr. Jeff Bates Rev. Bryan Bellamy Bernau Family Foundation Ms. Kelly Bevis Mrs. JoAnn Boyle Ms. Ann B. Bracey Ms. Marianne Brants Ms. Amy Braun Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Brightbill III Mr. and Mrs. Gary Britton Ms. Sabrina V. Brown Ms. Susanne Brown The Brown Family Ms. Kim Brown-Hall Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bullard Mr. William C. Campbell Mrs. Nell M. Cantwell Carolyn S. McGaha James Carpenter The Carri Family Ms. Nancy L. Carter Mr. Andy Cecrle Ms. Cindy Clines Ms. Tawana Cockrell Mrs. Marietta H. Collins Mr. Steve M. Connolly Ms. Christine Conway Jacqualyn A. Corona Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Cotton Ms. Tammy L. Coyne Ms. Jeri Crowley Mrs. Mattie Mae Cunningham The Dalton Family Ms. Mecole Darden Ms. Chelsey Davidson Ms. Dominique Davila Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dean Mr. Carlos De La Torre Mrs. LaToyia S. Dennis Ms. Akina Dimock Ms. Amy Dixon Ms. Marisa Doerfler Donate For A Cause, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Dunn Ms. Gerri Dye
Judy Eagle Ms. Samantha Elder Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Elfrink Rev. Beth Evers Ms. Micheline M. Farhoud The Foster Family Mr. Matthew Franks Mrs. Alice Frazier Ms. Desiree Frederickson Ms. Kimberly Fry The Fuller Family Mr. Joshua Furrh Ms. Kristen Gallo Ms. Crystal Galvan Ms. Monique Gibson Ms. Lydia A. Goetz Mr. Matthew Gonzales Mr. Joseph Goodsell Ms. Cheri L. Gordon Ms. Karen Gossett The Guess-Hamm Family Ms. Kelly Guidry Mr. and Mrs. Matt Gullett Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Hahnfeld Mr. Benton Hall Debra Hanus Ms. Athena Hardison Mrs. Rachel Ann Harris The Honorable Maryellen Hicks Ms. Sue Horn Ms. Andra B. House Mrs. Evey Hull IGive.Com Maria Connie Jackson The Jacobus Family Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jones, Jr. Mrs. and Mr. Melissa Joslin Ms. Kaye Lynn Judd Nancy J. Katchmazenski Ms. Kayla S. Kelly Mrs. Sandi Kennedy Ms. Connie D. King Reverend and Mrs. Floyd G. Kinser Ms. Kate Kirtley Joshua Kollie Ms. Eileen S. Kulda Mrs. Mary E. Ladd The Laswell Family Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Leach Elizabeth Lee Mrs. Sharon H. LeMond Ms. Laura Lewis The Lovett Family Ms. Veronica Lujan Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Luke Mrs. Jeanne Mabey Mr. and Mrs. Bullett Manale William B. Martin Renebelle Martinez Mrs Kristen McAdoo Mrs. Mary Tyler McMurtray The Mendoza Family Ms. Jodi Messenger Leslie A. Miller Ms. Janee Miller Ms. Susie Minton Cheryl Y. Mixon Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Moreno Susan J. Morgan The Motley Family Mr. Joey Mullins Ms. Susan Murphy Ms. Emily Newberry Ms. Maria Nicholas Mr. Steven W. Novak Shauna Oakes Ms. Irma Oropeza Mr. and Mrs. Don Otto Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Parmelee The Parmer Family Laura Patton Ms. Shannon L. Pena Mr. Doug Perry Ms. Diane C. Phillips Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Poulter Ms. Melissa Purvis Ms. Cyndi Raines Ms. Patricia Ramirez Mr. and Mrs. Bill Read Ms. Susie Reyes Ms. Cheryl Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Rinn Ms. Nicole Robinson Mrs. Sherry L. Roth Ms. Deborah S. Schmidt
Ms. Heather Scoggins The Shelton Family Mr. Brent Skrehart Lerii Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jason Smith Caitlin Speck The Spencer Family Ms. Shelley Spikes Ms. Anna Suarez Mr. Bobby J. Tatum, Jr. Ms. Elizabeth Teer Mrs. Debra A. Tellier Mrs. Catherine J. Thomsen Ms. Paula Thornton Jan Titsworth Crystal L. Tobar Ms. Jessica Vacketta Mrs. Amy Vanecek Mr. and Mrs. Richard Van Gorder Emily A. Vick Ms. Melissa Villegas Ms. Carlela Vogel Elizabeth G. Waldrop Ms. Carolyn Waund Rainey Webb Mr. Michael C. Weber Ms. Christina Weeks Ms. Asheley Whitaker Mrs. Elaine Russey Whitney Jordan Whittington Mrs. DeVonna L. Powell Wicks Ms. Dede Williams Ms. Natalie Wolf Mrs Kathy Wymer Mr. Jake Yarbrough Ms. Lauren Yosten Ms. Tracey Young and Mr. Jeff R. Pitts Gifts to El Tesoro Capital Campaign Paul E. Andrews, Jr. Foundation Anonymous Anonymous Ninnie L. Baird Foundation Karen Haun Barlow Anne M. and Robert T. Bass The Alann P. and Charles F. Bedford Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation Susanne Brown Camp Fire First Texas Foundation Amon G. Carter Foundation Louise Britt Carvey Communities Foundation of Texas Lisa A. Cook Megan and Matt Deen The M.S. Doss Foundation, Inc. Donna Elton Lisa and Bruce Epps Fash Foundation Patty and Richard Fenoglio Jennifer Fung Dolores Garza Linda Gearheart Lydia A. Goetz David Kazdan and Laura Gooch Susie and Clark Gregg Kenneth D. Grundborg Lauri and David Hadobas Kathy L. Harper Mrs. Robert Hobbs Tracy Holmes Dawn and Michael Howell Diane Lochtrog Johnson Christy R. Jones Merritt C. Kirk, Jr. Mary Potishman Lard Trust Rachel C. Ledbetter J. E. & L. E. Mabee Foundation Judy and Ted DeWitt Mayo III Peggy McLeland Mary Tyler McMurtray John Q. Melcher Laura and Tod Miller Dennis and Joyce Minter Eva G. Motheral Zem Neill Dianne and Charles Nixon Janiece Simmons Nolan Walter Paquette Martha Sue Parr Trust, JPMorgan Chase Diane C. Phillips Joan and John Richardson The Roach Foundation Rita Root John Ryan Foundation
Ann Sheets Lynda and Grady Shropshire John M. Stevenson Jill and Michael Teagarden Texas Youth Development Corporation Billie and Richard E. Tolley Lydia Tovar Nell and Ryan Logan Valdez Patricia A. Vaughan Libby Watson Dorothy Wing Gifts in Kind Aircar Transportation Chuck and Jerri Akers AllianceTexas - A Development of Hillwood American Airlines Amy Wray, The Funky Monkey Bachendorf’s Bank of Texas Billy Bob’s Texas Blue Sushi and Sake The Bottle Shop Brazos Moon Maggie Breedlove Bubbles & Puddles Charlie Bublik, CMB Photography Stephanie Burk The Camp Bowie District Corinthia Campbell Casa Manana Cash America International, Inc. Christina’s Bistro Coors Distributing of Fort Worth George Courtney Mary Cranford Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club Malinda Crumley The Cup on Camp Bowie Dallas Mavericks Dr. Laurie Dory, Optomologist DownTown Store Dan Dunn’s PaintJam Dyno-Rock Indoor Rock Climbing Gym in Arlington Elk Castle Shooting Sports Ellerbe Fine Foods Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Epic Helicopters Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Fort Worth Culinary School Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Fort Worth Total Body Care Fort Worth Zoo Fossil Fun on the Run Paintball Park GameStop Goldwaves Salon Gordon Boswell Flowers Granbury Sampler Nikki Green Barbara Greer Haltom’s Jewelers Chef David Harrell Dr. Brent Hicks Marilyn Hoffman David Hunt Furs INDULGE Jakes Nell and Herbert Johnson Kids Who Care Cassie King KingsRiver Gospel Trio Lake House Grill Lucille’s Luxury of Leather The Montana Sporting Club Murphey Family National Camping Association of Japan The Nutt House, Historical Hotel Olenjack’s Grill Pamela and Company Pecos Belle Boots Pier 1 Imports Lisa Powers Put a Cork In It Ray’s Prime Steak and Seafood Razzoo’s Red on the Square Officer Ronnie Roberts Signature Contracting Services, LLC. Six Flags Theme Park Steve and Sally Snow Southlake Nothing Bundt Cakes
Southwest Bank St. Helen’s Dr. Eric Steen TCU Trader Joes Treskey’s Trinity Terrace Mr. Trombly’s Tea Unity Church of Fort Worth Van Wijk Safaris Winslow’s Wine Café Worthington Renaissance Hotel Fort Worth 2012 Honorariums Aubrey Barnett Rita Root Denis Cranford Jim Landon Maurie Reynolds Micheline Farhoud Holly L’Nae Morgan Laura Fisher, Elisa Fisher, and Melanie Fisher Sylvia and Pat Fisher Grandkids, Josie and Jon Folzenlogen Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. O’Toole Madison Fouga Nancy Fouga Maren Gibbs Susan Anderson Julia Summers Barbara Greer and Sally Snow Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cox Maurie Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. J. Bob Webb Debra Hanus Lorraine and Leo Hanus Kathleen Hicks The Honorable Maryellen Hicks Joan, Sherry, Susie, Malinda Crumley, Nat and Lynne Kay Rhodes Murphey Diane Lochtrog Johnson Jean M. Lochtrog The Joan and Howard Katz Family Michelle Hancock Tod Miller Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds Suzie Russell Melissa Kirtley and Linda Christie Deloris Hummel Jessica Bearden and Samuel Lang Wedding Mr. and Mrs. James Ewing Christine Freisinger Eve Kronen Stephanie Kuta S. David Lang Paul Lang Toni Lang Naomi Lang Robert Latham Michael Link Aisha Russell Jessica Mason Marilyn Mason Carley Moore Laura Patton Zem Neill John M. Stevenson Libby Watson Our Parents Sally and Steve Snow Gavin Paschall Carrie Paschall Maurie Reynolds Megan Deen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds Suzie Russell Ann Sheets Linda Low Steve and Sally Snow Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Brandt David J. Mattingly Ken Reiman Lynne Summers Tiffany Franzoni Sheri Willis LeAnne and Darrell Beason Gloria Bell Blanca Elena Burciaga Mr. and Mrs. Randy Goss Mr. and Mrs. Brad Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Jim McClanahan Douglas Willis Mr. and Mrs. Jim G. Willis
2012 Memorials Diane Anton Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips Bernice Barr Mrs. Barbara Rogers Father, George Bean Sr. Mr. George W. Bean, Jr. Joseph C. Berry and Thomas A. Berry Mr. and Mrs. Rick Strain Wilkes Berry Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Melcher Jack Bills Ms. Kathryn Albright Beverly Brady Mr. Jerrod Resweber Shawn Brown Mr. and Mrs. Danny Corbeille Frank Brownfield Mrs. Barbara Cook Gabriel Browning & his daddy, Jacob Browning Mr. and Mrs. Brownie Browning Denise Burgett Jennifer and Robert Folzenlogen John Coultas Ms. Zem Neill Ms. Ann Sheets Carol Farmer The Roach Foundation Jonathan Folzenlogen Jennifer and Robert Folzenlogen Amy Gallagher Ms. Rosie Mauk Alma Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Minton Colleen Edwards Geren Mr. and Mrs. Grady Shropshire Ms. Dorothy Wing Robert S. Gooch & Rachel Gooch David Kazdan and Laura Gooch Mrs. Mary Ann Tate Grundborg Kenneth Grundborg Jordan Elizabeth Harris Mr. and Mrs. Barney Holland Louisa Wilson Haun Mrs. Karen Haun Barlow Charles Hixon Ms. Linda Hixon John Hugon Ms. Julia Summers Stephen Kyle Jarvis Smithfield Middle School Walker Creek Elementary School Adele Klein Mr. Paul K. Chitwood Mr. L. Rush Klein Bobby Lewis Barbara and Denis Greer Norma Lupp Ms. Angela J. Gallaway Mimmy Ms. Susan Lucky Smith James E. Moore Sheila M. Purdy Mary Pearson Mr. Dennis Pearson David Peoples “Johnnie, Linda, Curtis, Davis, Gloria, Joe, Paula and John” Jim Perry Linda and Johnnie Peoples Bob Raines Mrs. Patricia Raines Victims of Sandy Hook Elementary Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. O’Toole Mac Spikes Mr. Turner Bettis Robert Spurck, Sr Mrs. Helen V. Atkins Lee Lee Summerell Mrs. Angela Dowden Ted Thornhill Mr. John G. Thornhill Sam Tipton Mr. and Mrs. Verne Walker Jeremy Vazquez Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. O’Toole Neil Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Shane Mudge Jay Westmoreland Ms. Megan Westmoreland
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2012 Board Members
2012 Council Highlights
Chuck Mooney, III, Chairman of the Board Brandon L. Chase, Vice Chairman, Administration John S. Elliott, Vice Chairman, Financial Development Lauri Curtis Hadobas, Vice Chairman, Planning Nancy Hooper, Treasurer Nina Hutton, Secretary
The new 15,400 sq. foot Equestrian Center, the first project of Phase 1 of the Capital Campaign, was completed. The center features a 12,000 sq. foot covered riding arena with bleachers, stalls, restrooms, office, tack area and feed storage.
Directors George W. Bean, Jr. Barbara B. Cook Heidi Coombs Alysa G. Dennett Dolores Garza Marilyn Gilbert Michele Hahnfeld Terry Haney Dan Hansen Brant C. Martin Gloria Martinez Bill McCoy Tod M. Miller Cheryl Moore Danielle E. Needham Steven W. Novak Judd Pritchard Mark A. Schulze
Shyra Smith Linda Springer John Strong Monica M. Thomas-Bonnick Lynda Tiedtke Ryan Logan Valdez Drenda Williams Witt Stacie Wright
Foundation Board Linda Christie, Chair Kenneth Barr Melissa Kirtley Reed Pigman, Jr. Barry Richardson Patricia Vaughan
President/CEO Zem Neill
Our Promise Young people want to shape the world. Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are. In Camp Fire, it begins now. Light the fire within
By 2012 year end, contributions to Camp Fire's $10.7 million capital campaign to renovate Camp El Tesoro totaled $7.7 million. First Texas Council was selected as one of ten Camp Fire councils in the nation for a 3-year pilot for THRIVE, a research-based youth development curriculum that will reflect the Camp Fire focus. Camp Fire expanded its After School Program to Fort Worth ISD’s Charles E. Nash Elementary School. The staff of the Child Development Center, which serves more than 80 infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers, participated in Connect4Success, Camp Fire’s research-based social-emotional development curriculum.
Light the fire within
through caring leaders.
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