2015 GBBG Fall Newsletter

FALL 2015

Explore the Garden this Fall!

Review our Annual Report Engage in Programs & Events Enjoy Miraculous Fall Colors ...and more!

Annual Report from Your Garden Dick Rankin, Chairman of the Board and Susan Garot, Executive Director

From the Chairman & Executive Director

Your Green Bay Botanical Garden has completed another outstanding year THANKS to the multiple contributions made to enhance the Garden by our many volunteers, outstanding staff and the over 3,000 active members.

Early in the Garden’s history the initial core of volunteers celebrated when the goal of 80 members was reached – how proud they must be with the quality of today’s Garden and our growing membership.

Your membership, coupled with the support of sponsors, has enabled the Garden to be open for free attendance on a number of occasions throughout the year, ensuring the entire community has access to this community treasure: • Summer Wednesday evenings feature free admission from 4 – 8 pm and features a wonderful opportunity for families with children to learn at our Discovery Station • WPS Garden of Lights hosted nearly 500 families with children that would otherwise not have been able to enjoy this holiday light show • Hundreds of at-risk school children are able to come free to the Garden’s plant educational programs • Our Fall Family Art Festival features family games, entertainment, food and fun, mixed with an art show and drew over 4,000 attendees last year • And many other community outreach endeavors

Membership and donor support also enables: • Continued growth and expansion of our plant collections and labeling program • Adult, youth and family programming that is affordable, providing members and others the opportunity to learn from experts • Many other member benefits, including free concerts, tours, and other amenities

With our fiscal year that ended April 30, 2015, we achieved a number of milestones: • Grew our visitors to over 125,000, a new record • Grew our membership – we peaked at 3,271, a new record • Grew our school tours – 4,329 students came through the Garden, another new record • Grew our financial sustainability by creating a one month reserve account to smooth out the ups and downs of our economic cycle • Grew our endowment through the creation of an Education Endowment, thanks to a few of our donors, to ensure our education programming has the needed funds for the future • Grew our garden by expanding the Arendt Conifer Garden, which now completes the area surrounding the Mabel Thome Patio • Leadership succession plans were developed for our volunteer and professional leadership • With the assistance of St. Norbert College, conducted an economic impact analysis of the Garden, learning we have a nearly $6 million annual impact on Northeast Wisconsin

Obviously, any public endeavor is only as good as the members, the volunteers and the staff that are involved. Your Garden continues to be blessed with over 400 fantastic, dedicated volunteers and groups who donated over 11,000 hours of weeding, planting, mulching, parking, hosting events and much, much more during the 2014-15 fiscal year. To ALL of our volunteers, the board, the staff and the members of the Garden are most THANKFUL for your multiple contributions. You are each difference-maker contributors.

Dick Rankin, Chairman of the Board

Susan Garot Executive Director

Del Moral-Niles & Van Drisse Join the Board The Garden’s board appointed and approved Chris Del Moral-Niles, Chief Financial Officer of Associated Banc-Corp, and Kristin Van Drisse, Vice President Wealth Advisor of BMO Private Bank, to fulfill unexpired terms of Nancy Byczek and Fred Parish. Both Byczek and Parish resigned mid-term due to changes in their workplace job duties. We are excited to have them and both bring a wealth of financial expertise as well as marketing and public relations skills.

In addition, two other board members will be retiring from the board after nine years of service: Michael Raymaker and John Oates.

Raymaker will stay on as past chair and Oates promises to stay involved at the committee level.

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years of service John Oates

Michael Raymaker

Board nominees complete a board nomination form, which is reviewed by the Governance Committee before being presented to the membership for election at the annual meeting. We are currently looking for Board members who have skills in fund-raising and marketing.

If you’re interested in learning more about board service, contact Executive Director, Susan Garot, at sgarot@gbbg.org or Chair of the Governance Committee, Carol Faltynski, at cfaltynski@smet.com.

New September Hours

Now you have even more time to enjoy the Garden. This September we’re open from 9 am until 6 pm!

Membership & Volunteers Anne Basten, Membership & Volunteer Manager

Annual Breakfast Meeting Thursday, October 29 Our annual meeting will take place at the Garden on Thursday, October 29. The meeting will feature a breakfast, a brief highlight of the past year’s accomplishments, election of new directors and recognition of volunteers of the year. The event will begin with registration at 7:15 am, breakfast at 7:30 am and adjourn by 8:30 am.

Cost is $15 per person. Reservations required. Watch the mail in early September for more information.

Members Only Tours Volunteer Appreciation Potluck

Thursday, November 12 Each year, more than 400 generous individuals and groups offer their time and talents to the Garden to create a venue to relax, create and celebrate the community in which we live. From mowing to weeding, leading an adult tour to reading stories to children, greeting guests to helping with a special event, your contributions have made a profound difference this year. In gratitude for the kindness of all of our volunteers, please join us for our Annual Volunteer Potluck, a special evening honoring your contributions to the Garden.

5:00-5:30 Social, Check in & Garden of Lights sign up

5:30 Welcome & Buffet Dinner begins

6:30 Awards & Recognition

7:00 Prize Drawing Please bring a dish to pass according to your last name and the listing below; no need to worry about anything else, we take care of the rest!

A-I: Dessert

J-Q: Appetizer

R-Z: Side dish or salad We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to Membership & Volunteer Manager, Anne Basten, at (920) 491-3691 ext. 105 or abasten@gbbg.org by Friday, November 6.

Attention Snowbirds

For all you “snowbirds” that are planning your migration to warmer climates this winter, help us help you! Please consider renewing your membership before you leave so you can take advantage of one of our most popular benefits – reciprocal admission to nearly 300 gardens nationwide! As we all know, sometimes the USPS can get tricky with forwarding addresses and you might not get your renewal notice or membership cards in a timely manner. You can save the Garden money and administrative time by taking care of this detail before you leave and your original renewal date will remain the same.

You can renew a variety of ways: in person, by mail, online at www.gbbg.org, by phone at (920) 490-9457 or toll free at (877) 355-4224.

Consider this: A membership to the Garden makes a fantastic Christmas gift–perfect fit and no returns! Give the gift of GBBG to others when you renew your membership today!

Tuesday, September 15 | 5–6:30 pm

Garden Design History

Join Dennis Buettner, landscape architect and designer of many of our gardens, as he takes us through the design process that made our Garden what it is today. Learn about the thought processes that went into building designs and plantings that surround them, making GBBG a truly unique and special public garden.

Thursday, October 15 | 1–3 pm

Spring Display Planting

Did you know that each fall the Garden plants more than 50,000 bulbs in our display gardens? Join us for what we call “Bulbilicious” and actively participate along staff and other volunteers while we help create next year’s breathtaking spring display. It’s fun and rewarding knowing you have helped the Garden grow!

Monday, November 9 | 4–5:30 pm

Behind the Scenes of WPS Garden of Lights

Go behind the scenes of WPS Garden of Lights with Dave Barkow, our Garden/Facility Supervisor, and learn how the Garden comes to life during the holiday season.

Reservations are required for all tours. Please RSVP to Membership & Volunteer Manager, Anne Basten, at (920) 491-3691 ext. 105 or at abasten@gbbg.org.

Reciprocal Admission Program American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admission Program booklets are in stock and for sale in our WPS Trellis Gift Shop for $4 (members receive a 10% discount!). Use this handy reference guide while traveling to identify the benefits of visiting other botanical gardens as a part of your membership. Pick up yours today!

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Events at Your Garden

Eileen Wesener, Special Events Manager

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Fall Family Art Festival Saturday, September 12 9 am - 4 pm

Event Highlights: • 35 art and craft vendors • Daylily and hosta sales • Food & beverages available • Games and crafts for kids • Wagon rides • Face Painting by Lori and more!

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Thank You Sponsors!

Lead Sponsor:

Supporting Sponsor:

Patron Sponsors:

Colorblends Wholesale Flower Bulbs Ball Horticultural Company Painting Pals LLC

Photos with Santa!

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WPS Garden of Lights

Walking through Green Bay Botanical Garden’s WPS Garden of Lights is a holiday tradition for thousands. We invite you to gather your family and friends for an evening of holiday memories at the Garden this winter to experience the magic of more than 250,000 twinkling lights. Within the Garden you’ll discover an enchanted icicle forest, a walk-through 60 foot caterpillar, colorful trees, glistening flowers, dazzling critters, a musical fountain and so much more. This spectacular array of botanical-themed light displays wouldn’t be complete without the area’s tallest and brightest shining tree.

Enjoy this stunning winter landscape by foot or take a horse-drawn wagon ride.

In addition, you’re invited to indulge in a tasty treat or beverage from the Winterberry Café, shop for holiday gifts in the WPS Trellis Gift Shop, visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, listen to holiday music performed by a variety of entertainers, visit the model train exhibit by the G-Gagers, warm up by the campfire and so much more.

What’s new this year? Stay tuned for the unveiling of 2015’s new light feature just before Thanksgiving!

For more information visit www.gbbg.org/WPSGardenofLights.

Give the Gift of the Garden!

Looking for that perfect gift that your family or friends can enjoy all year long? Let your loved one enjoy the Garden’s beauty year-round with the gift of membership starting at just $40!

For more information, contact Membership & Volunteer Manager, Anne Basten, at (920) 491 ext. 105 or abasten@gbbg.org.

DATES & HOURS: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 5 - 9 pm *Famil y November 27, 28 & 29 Night: December 4, 5 & 6 Sunda December 11, 12 & 13 y, N ovemb December 18, 19 & 20 er 29th!

Closed December 24 & 25 December 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30 ADMISSION: *Members get Adults: $9 a FREE hot (with Wagon Ride): $13 beverage or Children (3 - 12): $5 popcorn! (with Wagon Ride): $9 Children (2 & under): Free *Members Only Pricing Every Sunday: Members: $3 (with Wagon Ride): $7

Make Your Holiday Event Glow

Looking for an unforgettable venue to hold your holiday event? Book your event at the Garden during WPS Garden of Lights. Exceed your guest’s expectations by giving them the opportunity to explore our amazing display in conjunction with your private event. Rental space is anticipated to sell out for this oneof-a kind experience, so book early!

Reduced-rate tickets (for 25+ guests) to WPS Garden of Lights are available for purchase for employees, colleagues and clients. Give them the magic of the holiday season!

To book your event or learn more, contact Sales & Rental Coordinator, Amber Crisp, at (920) 491-3691 ext. 113 or acrisp@gbbg.org.

More at Your Garden

Grandparent’s Day at the Garden Sunday, September 13 9 am - 6 pm FREE admission for all grandparents.

Stumpf Belvedere Ornament

The latest Garden wooden ornament, “The Stumpf Belvedere”, has arrived in the WPS Trellis Gift Shop! This ornament is made in Wisconsin from wood harvested from Timber Green Woods of Spring Green. Their trees are harvested only when they have matured. With careful selection, as soon as one tree is cut, another is ready to take its place in the forest canopy. Because their forest is well managed, it not only grows with more vigor, but produces a higher quality of wood. We’re excited to support a local business that cares so much for the natural beauty we have in Wisconsin. Stop in on your next visit to the Garden!

Bulbilicious Spring Display Planting

Thursday, October 15 & Saturday, October 17 Time to be determined, weather permitting.

Each year we plant more than 50,000 bulbs in the Garden that make spring even more beautiful. Volunteers not only partake in the planting, but also see how their hard work pays off in spring when the Garden is overflowing with thousands and thousands of blooms. Imagine how rewarding it will be seeing all the beautiful flowers that were planted!

Autumn at Your Garden AUTUMN ORIGINALS Fall is one of my favorite times of the year to visit Green Bay Botanical Garden. During the fall season, a number of stunning and original blooms can be found along garden pathways.

Be sure to explore the Garden this fall and enjoy the spectacle of the season as flowers and foliage burst into a colorful display.

Here are some of the more unusual plants you’ll discover during your fall visit.

Tamarack A variety of tamaracks and larches can be found throughout the Garden, glowing brilliant gold during mid to late October and beyond.

New England Aster The classic native aster features daisy-like blooms in purple and yellow, New England aster grows wild in many areas of the Garden.

Hardy Hibiscus or Rose Mallow With dramatic, explosive blooms in shades of pink, red and white, hardy hibiscus bloom in the Cottage Garden, Kress Oval Garden and Partnership Garden.

Hydrangea Many hydrangeas peak during fall with spectacular blooms that adorn mid sized shrubs. Many can be found in the King Shade Garden, as well as other areas.

Conifers In a wonderful array of colors, textures, shapes and sizes, conifers continue their year round display in fall where they provide a stunning backdrop for blooming fall flowers and changing leaves.

Japanese Anemone Japanese anemones or windflowers are classic fall bloomers in silvery pink, white and rose. Find them in many locations at the Garden.

Autumn Crocus Stunning fall blooming crocus adorn the Larsen Orchard area with their flamboyant, ruffly pink blooms.

Roses One of the longest blooming flowers in the Garden, many varieties of roses continue their show well into fall and early winter.

Ornamental Grasses With breathtaking plumes and fiery colors, the many varieties of ornamental grasses are at their best during fall. You’ll find many varieties scattered throughout all areas of the Garden.

Fireworks Goldenrod This stunning and spectacular variety of goldenrod features long, narrow plumes that may reach a foot in length, splayed out like fireworks from plants that may reach 4 to 5 feet tall.

Rob Zimmer, Garden & Nature Writer Rose Turtlehead Growing in moist, shady areas, rose turtlehead features unusual pink, tubular blooms that draw migrating hummingbirds and monarchs on their journey south.

This plant blooms profusely in the King Shade Garden during fall.

Lobelia Cardinal flower and great blue lobelia, along with many garden hybrids, bloom during fall in moist, shady areas or open woodlands.

You’ll find them in bloom in the King Shade Garden and elsewhere.

Fall Garden Charm Among the best fall bloomers are the many varieties of annuals that continue their spectacular show well after Labor Day. Zinnias, cosmos, dahlias, marigolds, nasturtiums, morning glories and more continue their spectacular display in the Cottage Garden and the Nielsen Children’s Garden until the first hard freeze.

Members, Donors & Friends Garden Supporters Distinguished ($50,000+) Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Gail Fischer Patricia Schneider The George Kress Foundation Inc. Cultivator ($25,000+) Gene & Betty Arendt Morgan/Macaluso Family Darlene & Les Stumpf Builder ($10,000+) Byron L. Walter Georgia-Pacific Foundation Paul & Carol Schierl Planter ($5,000+) Bleser Family Foundation, Inc. Susan Chapel Conlon & Harry Conlon Friend of the Garden Richard & Mary Kasper Herb & Gladys King Irene D. Kress N.E.W. Charitable Trust of Tom Bartlet Bill & Barb Wangerin Sower ($1,000+) Charles & Maureen Ackerman Bank Mutual Bank of America Matching Gift Program Lela D. Jahn & Donald Bayer Kaz & Bruce Bressler Bernard & Alyce Dahlin Gary & Niki De Wolfe Wendell & Shanna Ellsworth Margaret & Jim Ford Debra & Timothy Freeman Garden Club Des Peres Susan Garot John & Lois Gracyalny Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Green & Gold Hosta Society Green Bay Packers Foundation Green Bay Preble Optimist Foundation, Inc. Doug & Kathy Hartman Vincent Hermans C. Amy Jahn Donald & Dianne Jaworski Ann Kapitz Lady Bug Garden Club Bill & Pat Larsen Gregory & Marsha Meissner

Dr. John & Joan Mills Robert J. Mongin Ivy Nelson NEW Rose Society Cal O’Harrow Jonie & Lyle Paye Neil Van Dyke & Laura Lee Prange Family Fund* Mike & Jessie Raymaker June Robinson Rotary Foundation of Green Bay, Inc. Shirley Schmidt David & Janice Schonke Schreiber Community Grants Fund Robert & Bonnie Schultz Kelly & Robert A. Servais Leslie Shade Paul & Margaret Summerside Marilyn & William Swanson Susan Touscany Jim & Dixie Tubbs UW-Stevens Point Barbara S. Werner Ann & Douglas Wichmann Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Deborah Young Benefactor ($500+) Aon Corporation Associated Bank Thomas & Joan Bates Cynthia L. Berton Connie Broskovetz John Brown & Jacqueline Barlament Joyce & Richard Bush Lise Gammeltoft Gardeners Club of Green Bay Greg Grewe & Debb Orr-Grewe Ms. Marilee Jahn Robert & Lorie Janssen Jeanne & Randy Johnson Regina Kramer Land O’Lakes Foundation Judy Nagel Norman Miller Family Foundation Mary Kay Paulson Primum Bonum Jeanne & Mike Salvo Paul & Brenda Schneider Jason & Nicole Schubring Allen Smith Jack & Margie Swelstad Wanezek, Jaekels, Daul & Babcock, SC Joseph & Mary Wojkiewicz

Sponsor ($250+) Alpha Delights Carol Ariens Mary Becker Kristen Boehler Peter Christman Laurey Clampittt David & Judy Classon Carol & Joseph Faltynski Pat & Diane Ford Sherry Fuller Green Bay Packers Joyce O. Hannemann Gilbert & Shirley Hannon Fund* Lee & Louise Hansen James Hinckley M. Lorna Hotz Nancy & Bill Jones Lois Kania Bruce & Rita Kilmer Mark A. Konlock Marvin & Marian Kovach Deb Kuhn Nancy Kwaterski Dennis & Karen Langenberg Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Laws Ellen & Gerald Lentsch Jim & Mickey Lunney Tom & Carol Mertens Ed & Mary Ellen Meyer Eleanor Mohr Barbara & Brad Mommaerts John & Marianne Oates Bob & Elizabeth Obenberger Mary & Steve Pott Rosemary & Dick Rankin Charles P. & Kathleen T. Riley Donor Advised Fund* Patrick & Tamra Ryan Adrienne B. Schmitz Ginny & Jim Schultz Sintex-Wausaukee Composites, Inc. Donald & Jennifer Ann Sipes Michael & Sue Smullen Bruce & Jane Stoehr Charitable Gift Fund The Home Depot The Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Terri & Tim Verhasselt Paul & Jan Wenstrom Patron ($100+) Mary & Leonard Alsteen John & Susan Anderson Suzanne Antonello Larry & Nancy Armstrong Bridget Austin Charles & Stephanie Baer

Sara Baier Anne Basten Dan & Cathy Bittner Sandra Bohman Daniel & Penny Bollom Laurie Boyer Ernesto & Connie Brauer John & Gisela Brogan Brown County Health Department Dave & Marge Bultman Dolores & Eugene Bunker Robert & Carol Bush Julie & Gregg Cayce Maxine Cayce-Cashman Chr. Hansen, Inc. Karen Classon Diane & Greg Conway Henry & Margaret Czachor Cheri Long & Tom Dahlman Maureen Davitt & John Overman Cathie & Tim Day Carol R. De Groot Susan DeWitt Davie Diocese of Green Bay Tom Dorner Jill & Tim Dougherty Mark Dryer Rita Dufour Barbara & Richard Dunlap Erwin & Eunice Eickhoff Nick & Carin Endres Essco Incorporated Judy & Dave Felton Alan & Cynthia Finesilver John Finlayson Marjorie Flegenheimer Paula & Ken Fleurant Fox View Dental Mark & Ida Frimodig Joyce Fritz Jackie Gagnon Joanne Gardner Carol & Fred Garner Karla Georgia Virginia & John Giguere Robert & Bonnie Goelz Pamela Goodreau Suzanne & Norbert Goral Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame, Inc. Hayden Groy Louis & Mary Jean Hefle Mary & Conrad Heleniak Helen & Richard Herlache Hermans & Associates, CPAs, SC Patti & Jeff Hitzler Steve & Annie Hogler Carol & Joseph Hooyman Penny & Mike Hucovski

Don Hudson John & Catherine Jacobs Rita Jarvis Julia & Pete Johnson Mary Johnson Lori & Michael Kiefer Robert & Nancy Korth Teri Kranz-Drella & Dan Drella James & Julie Kress Carl & Mary Ellen Kuehne Allen & Elaine Lamers Anita & Jim LeClair Jim & Marty Liethen Bev & Tom Lisle Darlene Long Rolf & Ann Lulloff Mary Ann Mack Matt Franzke & Cat Mackie John & Marilyn Mackin Harry & Marian Maier Carol & Les Mangin Thomas Martin Irene Mayer Thomas & Susan McAllister Betsy Mitchell & Joseph Smith Wayne & Barbara Mohr Thomas & Martha Mueller N.E.W. Credit Union Elizabeth Narten Phyllis Nocenti Northern Gardeners Susan & Jeffrey O’Harrow Michael & Patricia O’Neill Sally & Bill Peck Suzy Pfeifer Larry Phillips Sarah Pingel Sylvia Pratt Prevea Health Rawson & Mary Price Cathy Putman Dennis & LaVon Rader Karen Rasmussen Carol Ray Sheila Re Tom & Colleen Remley James Renier Maren Reynolds Diane Richardson Lois Riemer Arita & Thomas Robinson Katy Rodon Claude & Carolyn Rose Ray & Kathy Salter Robert & Joan Schaupp Clarice Schetter Sue & Joe Schinkten Suzan Schober Murray Doris & Bill Schrock Sally Schuler

Linda Schwallie Dennis & Nancy Schwenke Barb & Joseph Selner Robert & Margaret Shade Dr. & Mrs. Donald Sipes Dr. Darrell & Mary Jean Skarphol Marilyn & Gordon Smith Jim Smits Mark Sprague & Virginia Riggs Georgia & KC Stock Robert & Susan Stone Glen & Sheila Strebel Betty & Jim Strohschein Robin H. Therese Betty Tilton Ms. Ann Tippy Adrian Ulatowski Pat & Jack Utrie Cyril & Kathleen Van Sistine Miss Pat Vanden Avond Robert & Lynn Vander Zanden Anneliese Waggoner Elaine & Christopher Wagner Nancy & Bob Warpinski David & Susan Wenstrom William & Sue Wheeler C. Dwayne & Nancy Whitfield Julie & David Yelle Mary Zaborski Maribeth & Mark Zeller Candoce Ziegelbauer Doris Ziesemer Sustaining ($50+) While we are extremely appreciative of all our donors and wish we could list everyone, space constraints do not allow this.

Please accept our sincere gratitude.

Memorial Gifts

The following individuals were remembered with a gift to Green Bay Botanical Garden.

Mary Arbour Clement & Margaret Bastien Ken & Lorna Behrend Marilyn Chaney Bock Paul & Barbara Boehler Mary Bohman Kate Christman Rosemary Christman Manette Devroy Louise De Wolfe Harry & BK Dryer Emil Fischer Raymond B. Gardner Bernice Goetz Bob & Peggy Golueke

Mrs. Vincent (Doris) Hermans Chip Kahill Anita King James Knutson JoAnn Notz Kozlowski Conrad Jerry Kratz Virginia Krohn Gerald & Dolores Lentsch Katherine Sue Lande Linda Loch Donna M. Loderbauer Paul Mayer Jan Mellberg Wally Menzer Pearl Meyer Kenneth Nelson Lois O’Harrow Elaine Parnitzke Donna Phillips Don Quinnette Ruth J. Re Janice Mary Renier Skyler Rogers Jean Schluchter Allan Schmidt Carol A. Schmidt JoAnne Schubring Sandie Schultz Jerry Siebers Gordon Smith Judie Anne Smith Rita M. Strebel Ed Wedling Ken Weinhauer Mildred “Milly” Wichman Myrna Williquette Santana Wood

Honoraria Gifts

The following were honored with a gift to Green Bay Botanical Garden.

Lisa Berger Members of Team Cherry Bomb Judy Friederichs Gerald & Ellen Lentsch Loren Hansen Carol Mangin William “Bill” Schrock JG “Gus” Swoboda Benjamin & Sarah VanderZanden

Event Sponsors & Corporate Partner Members

Our sincere thanks to the following businesses, individuals and foundations who provided support to Green Bay Botanical Garden.

Corporate Guardian ($25,000+) Wisconsin Public Service Corporation Corporate Visionary ($10,000+) Ariens Company BMO Harris Bank - BMO Private Bank Sanimax Vande Hey Company, Inc. Corporate Benefactor ($5,000+) Associated Bank Fox 11/ CW 14 Green Bay Packers IBEW Union # 158, Tru-Pro Les Stumpf Ford Oneida Tribe of Indians Wisconsin Corporate Patron ($2,500+) Baylake Bank DeLeers Construction, Inc. Festival Foods K.C. Stock Foundation Lizer Landscape and Nursery Mayflower Greenhouse Meissner Landscape Inc. Nicolet National Bank Rasmussen College - Green Bay Schneider Foundation Schroeder’s Flowers, Inc. The George Kress Foundation Inc. WealthPlan LLC

*A fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation

Members, Donors & Friends Event Sponsors & Corporate Partner Members (cont.)

Corporate Partner ($1,000+) Aon Bay Towel Cellcom Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Couples Bridge Marathon Fox Communities Credit Union JW Jung Seed Company Landscape Associates Painting Pals LLC Schenck Stellpflug Law, S.C. The Avenue 91.1 Mary Zaborski - Merrill Lynch Corporate Fellow ($500+) Hawkins Ash CPA’s Heartland Business Systems, LLC. Johnson Bank Lamers Bus Lines, Inc. Midwest Dental Nixon Dental Pomp’s Tire Service Prevea Health Rawson & Mary Price Corporate Friend ($250+) Ademino & Associates Inc. Alpha Delights Amenson Studio Applied Flooring Solutions Biebel’s Catering Brett Favre’s Steakhouse Chefusion Cliff Wall Automotive, Inc. Comfort Suites Gerczak’s Liquor & Beverage Catering Green Bay Exposition Services, Inc Green Bay Nursery Hinterland Hyatt on Main Jim’s Golf Cars, Inc. Jo to Go Kathleen Caylor Photography La Java A Roasting House Mustard Seed Cafe/The Private Chef Not By Bread Alone Odyssey Tours Petal Pusher Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay

Mike & Jessie Raymaker Renard Country Elegance Inc Sash & Bow Shaunae Teske Photography Sherry’s Catering, LLC Sound Dimensions Disc Jockeys The Cupcake Couture The Marq The Runaway Spoon Three Three Five by the Traveling Chef Triangle Distributing Co. Inc. Tundra Lodge Resort, Waterpark & Conference Center Van Abel’s of Hollandtown Wings of the Heart

Members

We appreciate the support and dedication of all our members, but are especially grateful for those who provide added financial support at the following levels.

The following members joined, renewed or upgraded their membership at these levels as of 7/09/15.

Garden Visionary ($2,500) Bruce & Kaz Bressler Gail Fischer Philip Hendrickson Billie Kress Bill & Pat Larsen Carol & Paul Schierl Patricia Schneider Bill & Barb Wangerin Garden Ambasador ($1,000) Christopher Del Moral-Niles Mary Ann Delsipee Brian Dobbins & Anne Karjala-Dobbins Debra & Timothy Freeman Lee & Louise Hansen Julie & James Kress Fred & Jeanne Parish Mary & Rawson Price Shirley Schmidt Les & Darlene Stumpf Garden Benefactor ($500) David & Ritalyn Arps Thomas & Barbara Florack Ann & Paul Hartman Robert Hausserman Nancy & Bill Jones Lois Kania Herb & Gladys King Nancy Kwaterski

Jim & Sandi LaLuzerne Robert J. Lenz Tom & Carol Mertens Cal O’Harrow Ray & Kathy Salter Ginny & Jim Schultz Margaret & Paul Summerside Terri & Tim Verhasselt William & Jane Wanamaker Nancy & C. Dwayne Whitfield Joseph & Mary Wojkiewicz Garden Patron ($300) Kathy & Lee Anderson Betty & Gene Arendt Carol Ariens Cynthia L. Berton Andrew & Bridget Buckman Mike & Rocky Calawerts Karen Classon Beverly & David Coppens Henry & Margaret Czachor Walter & Judy Dauska Diane Dei Rossi & James Hardy Dan Drella & Teri Kranz-Drella Erwin & Eunice Eickhoff John & Lois Gracyalny Kenneth & Jill Harr Cheryl & Wally Hecker Al & Lynn Herrman James Hinckley Marian & Marvin Kovach Jim & Marty Liethen Dr. John & Joan Mills Michael & Gloria Morgan Ivy Nelson Elizabeth & Bob Obenberger Mary Kay Paulson Mike & Jessie Raymaker Cheryl & Jeff Reed Barbara & B. L. Richardson Rob & Cathy Riordan Cheryl & Mike Roarty Holly Roarty Barbara Robinson Arita & Thomas Robinson Patrick & Tamra Ryan Jeanne & Mike Salvo Dennis & Suzanne Schatt Janice & David Schonke Bonnie & Robert Schultz Darrell & Mary Jean Skarphol Sue & Michael Smullen Jon & Lisa Streu Barbara Strom Margie & Jack Swelstad Dixie & Jim Tubbs Royce & Julie Vlasnik Megan Wheeler Mary Zaborski

Maribeth & Mark Zeller Marti & Gary Ziegelbauer Donna & Donald Zunker Garden Angel ($150) Charles & Maureen Ackerman Andrew Ahl & Jackie Powell Hiroko & Adam Allcox John & Eileen Allman Nancy Ama Collette Arkens & Paul Marino Larry & Nancy Armstrong Sharon Auden & Tom Bevers Bridget Austin Richard & Susan Baranczyk Denise & Laurie Barnes Dale R. Bartel Anne Basten Hope & Dick Baumgarten James Beard & Sandi Sell Tina Bechtel Bruce & Carol Bell Mary & Rusty Bishop Leon & Karla Blair Jules & Julie Blank Sandra Bohman Linda Bornbach Sarah Bradford Edith Brandt & Scott Ruetten Sue Brault Barbara Brunette Dave & Marge Bultman Dolores & Eugene Bunker Julie & Douglas Burich Richard & Darlene Campbell Michael Cane & Toni Rozek Donald & Mary Carlson Roy & Joyce Cartwright Sue Cashman & William Martin Julie & Gregg Cayce Maxine Cayce-Cashman Nancy & Marty Christensen Bonnie Christensen Lynn Clark Amy Clemens Julie & Bill Cole Anne Conger Susan & James Conrardy Pamela & Timothy Cooper Penelope Croghan Mary Quinnette Cuene Linda Curl & Roger Huibregtse Judy & Fred Darling Laura & Clarence Davister Jean DeBauche Judy Decker Karen & Thomas Dekeyser Dominic & Carlene Del Bianco Mr. & Mrs. Dave Denil Kaitlyn & Deborah Dolata

Patricia & William Doyle Stephanie & Jan Duncan Michael Ehlen Jim & Carolyn Eland Mrs. Mary Elbe Ginnie Erdmann Michael & Kay Evans Catherine Everson Carol & Joseph Faltynski Paula & Ken Fleurant William & Sarah Freyman Mary Anne Froelich Lise Gammeltoft Greg Gardner & Dan Wood Susan Garot Sandra & Ralph Giessen Candyce Gilmore Gwen Girard Bonnie & Robert Goelz James J. Goodwin Suzanne & Norbert Goral Jean & Mick Gotta Robert & Pat Grathen Greg Grewe & Debb Orr-Grewe Barbara Griffin Sue Grossardt Hayden Groy Virginia Marcoe & Barnie Haen Joyce O. Hannemann Dennis Hansen Jim & Grace Harter Laurie Hartig Jeanne Hartling Doug & Kathy Hartman Gordon Haugan & Mary Meyer Susan Heck Louis & Mary Jean Hefle Sue & Curtis Hendrickson Sue & Amiel Hepp Helen & Richard Herlache Mr. & Mrs. James R. Hickey Patti & Jeff Hitzler Joann T. Holderman Chris Holicek Carol & Joseph Hooyman Karen & Robert Hougard Duane & Dorothy Howell Sherry & Kenneth Huibregtse Amy & John Hurckman Janice & Frank Hutjens Catherine & John Jacobs Carolyn Jahns & Rod Kowalczyk Robert & Lorie Janssen Jim & Jane Jerzak Kathy & Herman Joas Judy & Darryl Johnson Peter & Cathy Johnson Pete & Julia Johnson Jerry Kane & Lenora Rosera-Kane

Ann Kapitz Bianka Kelen & Peter Saros Sally Killoran Bruce & Rita Kilmer Darleen & Allan Kimber Roger & Char Kizior Lawrence Klee Tracey & John Kluth Jamie & Wayne Knight Nancy Kohrman Jon & Mary Jo Kolb Pat & Katie Koleske Cheryl & Kenneth Kollath Barbara & Robert Koller Ann & Bob Konlock Sandra L. Kozicki Deb Kuhn Lindi & Jay Kuritz Phyllis & Donald La Rock Zachary Stumpf & Terry Lagarde Rod & Carole LaLuzerne Claire & Bob Lambert Ralph Tease & Susan Lambert-Tease Allen & Elaine Lamers Doug Landwehr & Nan Nelson Karen & Dennis Langenberg Sue & Milton Langsten Wendy & Thomas Larson Bruce & Jan LaSota Jim & Anita LeClair Jeffrey Leitzke Diane & Bert Liebmann Ronda & John Liebmann Ron Lorberblatt Diane & Mike Lotto John Lunney Jim & Mickey Lunney Dr. Timothy Maatman and Dr. Phyllis Schippers Julie Macier Debbie & Peter Mader Marian & Harry Maier Ed & Rhonda Manning Molly Marchand Elizabeth Markon Angela Mathias Gretchen Mattingly & Mike Winn Irene Mayer Teri McClarrinon Jacquie & Chet McDonald Susan & Austin McGuan Gail & Larry Melgary Jack & Engrid Meng Brian & Jenny Meulemans Janet & Lee Meyer Rosaleen & Michael Miskella Eleanor Mohr Robert J. Mongin Fred & Karen Moreaux

Penelope Morgan Cheryl & Mike Murphy Alan Nass James & Ashley Nick Constant Nolan John & Barbara Nordstrom Mike & Julianne Novitski Stanley Nowar H. Frederick & Barbara Nuetzel Christopher & Michelle Nyson John & Marianne Oates Norman & Barbara Olsen Gerald & Pat Olson Larry & Jane Olson Ed & Kay Opichka Frances & George Ostrander Lyle & Jonie Paye Bill & Sally Peck Joan & Robert Peters Bonnie Petri Michael & Sandra Pineau Walley & Debra Pingel Katie & Tony Pizzo Tita & Thomas Plouff Pat Polfus & Tim Sheehan Kathleen Posluszny Mary & Steve Pott Laura Lee Prange & Neil Van Dyke Sylvia Pratt John & Linda Raisanen Marilyn & Eldon Raisanen Joy & Larry Rand Rosemary & Dick Rankin Carol Ray Holly & Tracy Reineking Colleen & Tom Remley Lois Riemer Virginia Riggs & Mark Sprague Patty & Brian Roberts Stacie & Patrick Rosera Betty Ross Ron & Katherine Rossow Donald Salmon & Maria Zehren Karen Sandmire Judy Sarasin Kim & David Schanock Bette & Jim Schauer Barbara & Timothy Schmid David Schmidt Carol & Carl Schmidt Adrienne B. Schmitz William & Sandy Schneider Kevin & Anne Scholz Carol & James Schoshinski Bill & Connie Schuler Linda Schulze Dennis & Nancy Schwenke Johanna & Kurt Schwiesow

Debbie & Jim Scray Therese Seaman Robert A. & Kelly Servais Connie Shaw Sally & John Sieber Terry & Linda Sieker Jennifer Ann & Donald Sipes Sandy & Ryan Smith Linda & Paul Snell Leanne Snell Lee Somerville Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Sorrells Pat & Dennis Stewart Cathy & Bill Stone Jan & Ev Strahl Lisa Stubbe Kristy & Corey Stumpf Cheryl & Bill Surbaugh Peter & Judy Sytsma John & Diane Taylor Mary & Lawrence Teofilo Jerome Tews Mabel Thome Ellen & Peter Tilleman Ronald Tillmann Betty Tilton Erv & Sue Tomalak Susan Touscany Judy & Paul Trimberger William & Heather Trost Ruth Trowbridge Spring & Jeff Truckey Pat & Jack Utrie Donna Van Ess Cyril & Kathleen Van Sistine Barbara Van Straten Betty Vanderheyden Machelle & Robert Vann Mary & Terry Vertz Ken Voigt Meredith & Fred Walbrun Jean Watson Lori & Dan Weaver Dr. & Mrs. Frank Weinhold Margaret & Dale West Colleen & Ron Weyers John & Lisa Wheeler Walter & Beverly Wieckert Ellen & David Wright Marlene Wylie Patricia & Ronald Zager John & Erleen Zellner Carol Zellner Charmaine & Mark Zellner Candoce Ziegelbauer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Director Susan Garot

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Annual Report & Highlights from our Chairman & Executive Director Garden Member Benefits Volunteer Highlights ...and more!

Board of Directors Dick Rankin, Chair Mike Raymaker, Past Chair Jonie Paye, Vice Chair Bill Wangerin, Treasurer Bill Larsen, Secretary Directors Carol Faltynski Chris Del Moral-Niles Lisa Lotte Gammeltoft Lee C. Hansen Robert J. Janssen Julia Johnson Bruce Kilmer Pat Koleske Teri Kranz-Drella Deb Kuhn Judy Nagel John Oates Rob Servais, D.C. Jack Swelstad, M.D. Kristin Van Drisse

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Advisors Kathy Hartman Joan Mills Michael Salvo

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