Annual Report 2013 - 2014 by Green Bay Botanical Garden

Green Bay Botanical Garden

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 - 2014

Message from the Chair & Executive Director Each year we are pleased to see our number of new members and visitors grow. People engage with Green Bay Botanical Garden on so many levels, and it’s reassuring to know that all the hard work put in by both paid and unpaid (volunteer) staff really has an impact! It’s about passion and drive, and wanting to make our community and your Garden a better place. This past year we impacted over 90,000 lives, including those of school children, adult learners, event goers, daily visitors, wedding and social event guests, families learning to grow vegetables, organizations hosting client and employee events and more. The serenity of the Garden was also host to several memorial services. The Garden attracts people of all ages, and in all stages of their lives. The amazing beauty and adventure that is your Garden awaits. During the year, we updated our strategic plan and committed to: • Continuing to increase our visitors to the Garden. • Growing and retaining our membership. As of April 30, 2014, we had nearly 3,000 members, an amazing number for a Garden in the size of a community such as Green Bay. • Continuing to strive for financial sustainability. Our endowment continues to grow as do our earned revenues. • Ensuring continued recruitment and training of volunteers results in adequate support for all we do at the Garden. • Focusing on staff recruitment, development and compensation to ensure retention of staff to accomplish our mission. • Board leadership development and succession planning ensuring an engaged, diverse and active board. • Better use of technology in carrying out the Garden’s mission. • Focusing on the next phase of development which is the Grand Garden concept. Major support continues to come through you, our members, through your membership support, purchases in the gift shop, attendance at events, and our annual appeal. We were blessed to also receive a significant grant from the Byron Walter Trust to support our internship program. During the busy summer of 2013, we had 11 interns that helped with gardening and implementing all of our events and visitor services. These students not only helped grow the garden, but grew themselves as well. In a season ending survey, 100% of the respondents indicated their internship here was a tremendous learning and growing experience, and they all believed it would translate into ongoing success in school as well as the workforce.

The World of Horticulture Gardens & Maintenance Last fiscal year was very fruitful for the Garden with the construction of the Simurdiak Patio featuring the Wos Garden on the east side of the Donald & Patricia Schneider Education Center. This expansion allows additional outdoor space for a variety of events and enhances the beauty of the entrance to the Emil and Gail Fischer Visitor Center and functionality of the Cornerstone Foundation Hall. In addition, the Arendt Conifer Garden was introduced on the west side of the Fischer Visitor Center in which 218 unique dwarf conifers were planted. We also celebrated a new garden with the dedication of the Baer Perennial Garden in the summer of 2013, which honors the memory of Frederick Baer and his love for gardening. Hundreds of other plants were added to GBBG’s collection throughout the grounds to increase diversity, compliment existing displays and add further interest throughout each season.

Collections Management Our collection increased to 44,270 permanent plants and 3,189 species and cultivars. We continue to transition from paper to permanent anodized aluminum labels, doubling our total to 3,850 this fiscal year.

The support from members and the community is heartwarming and satisfying, knowing that our early founders’ dreams are being realized. We help create memories and cement traditions that will continue for generations to come. All because of you! Please read this report and celebrate with us the success we’ve all achieved in the past year. As always, we welcome your input as we continue to shape and design the Garden, YOUR Garden, for YOUR future.

44,270 permanent plants

3,189 Michael Raymaker, Chairperson of the Board

Susan Garot, Executive Director

species & cultivars

“As a business major at the University of St. Thomas, I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to intern at GBBG during the past two summers as a special events/adult education intern! The wide variety of experiences gained, and the wonderful fellow employees I have had the opportunity to get to know will always leave a special place in my heart for the GBBG!” ~ Nicole Pott

“Giving throughout the years to GBBG has been a pleasure and a challenge. When you help start an organization like this, giving as much as you can each year to help the garden grow is a natural thing to do. We know that GBBG will give as

Educational Experiences

much as they can so that the garden can move forward to become even

Adult Education

Children & Family Education

The Garden offered more than 80 educational and enjoyable adult classes for our members and friends in the community: • More than 1,470 people attended a program this year, with our highest attended being Travelogues to Paris and the Netherlands, forums about Victory Gardens and Zero Waste, and Growing Blueberries in Containers. • 51 participants joined the bus trip to Chicago Area Gardens, including Cantigny Park & Gardens, Ball Seed Trial & Display Gardens and Chicago Botanic Garden. • The Spring Thaw Symposium “Chic Gardening – Green & Glamorous” hosted 96 guests. Speakers included Kelly D. Norris, Rich Eyre, and Jeff Epping.

• Area students, day care centers and scout groups gained valuable experiences during educational field trips to the Garden. We led 109 tours totaling more than 3,380 people. • Summer family classes, weekly story hours, twoweeks of summer camp and weekly Discovery Station activities reached 466 children and their family members during the summer. • Partnerships with community organizations allowed us to introduce the Garden to more than 1000 people during the winter season. Visitors to the Einstein Science Expo learned about composting, attendees of Live 54218’s Kids Food Event discovered how easy growing food can be, and students from Martin and Webster Elementary Schools found out what it takes to be a horticulturist during their Career Days.

better in the near future.” ~ Ann and Paul Hartman

A Recreational & Social Destination © www.amensonstudio.com

Special Garden Events Green Bay Botanical Garden hosts a number of special events throughout the year to engage the community and visitors from across the Midwest and beyond. The 2013-2014 calendar of special events entertained 46,817 guests, bringing them to the Garden to enjoy garden-related programs, local music and art, delectable food and beverages, family-friendly activities and educational opportunities, good company and of course, the beauty of the Garden in every season. The biggest growth in event attendance was at Art Harvest with an 87% increase. Mother’s Day Brunch, Sanimax Concerts at the Garden series, Soup with Substance and Winter Family Festival all saw an increase in event attendance as well. WPS Garden of Lights captured the imaginations of nearly 35,000 guests over the holiday season despite some of the coldest temperatures in the 17-year history of the event. GBBG’s special events interest attendees of all ages and continue to grow throughout the years.

“We chose to support the Garden because we have always dreamed of having a beautiful Botanical Garden in Green Bay where people of all ages could come and learn about plants and enjoy their beauty.” ~ Lee and Louise Hansen

Green Bay Botanical Garden welcomed 90,730 visitors from all over the state, country & world.

90,730

total visitors

Facility & Garden Rentals The Garden has seen steady growth in facility and garden rentals with the addition of enhanced bookable space throughout the recent years and positive word-of-mouth recommendations. Facility rentals for conferences, meetings, parties, bridal and baby showers, memorials, wedding receptions and more totaled 108 reservations. The Garden served as the backdrop for 74 outdoor wedding ceremonies, becoming part of a lasting memory for not only the newly married couples, but all in attendance. Since 2010, rental revenue has soared by an astonishing 225% and the demand for wedding, corporate and private rentals at this unique destination continues to increase.

Volunteers The Garden’s 540 active volunteers make an impact each and every day in our community. They work hard at events, multi task in administrative roles, balance the tasks of watering, weeding, planting and maintaining the gardens, and work diligently behind the scenes to ensure that we achieve our mission. Together they generously donated a total of 7,735 hours, which is estimated to be the equivalent of nearly $170,000 in labor. GBBG brought the necessary number of volunteer hours down from previous years by improving efficiency at events in particular. Our dedicated volunteers are an important asset to the Garden and continue to amaze staff members with their willingness to help in all areas. © www.amensonstudio.com

People & Partnerships Income

An Enduring Partnership with NWTC

Members

We continue to strengthen our partnership with our landlord, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). The Garden enjoys a long-term lease on the college campus, and has created and maintained partnerships with many of the learning programs on campus: • Students in the Landscape Horticulture program help grow, plant and develop the hardscapes on the Garden grounds. We also hire summer interns from this program each year. • The print shop at NWTC provides printing, folding and stuffing services. • Students from the Administrative & Office Professional program help with the administrative needs of the Garden through internships. • Members of the Criminal Justice and Horticulture student clubs volunteer their time to help with traffic control during WPS Garden of Lights. • Students in the Electrical Power Distribution program help pull cable and power lines and install structures for WPS Garden of Lights.

The Garden saw many new and returning members with the record number of 2,964 member households at the end of the fiscal year. This new number is a 10% increase from the prior year. Our member retention rate held strong at 70%, slightly higher than the national average of 65%. The Garden continually seeks to offer members new and exciting opportunities while focusing on member retention and recruitment. GBBG members offer vital support for the growth of the Garden and programs.

The students that become involved in these opportunities with the Garden not only benefit through gaining real life experiences, but intrinsically they are helping their community.

Finacial Statement

Contributions

35%

Expense

Program Services

Programs, Admissions, Rentals & Events

84%

44%

“Ken and I have supported the Garden for many years and have enjoyed seeing all of the improvements each year. The horticulturists do an outstanding job making this happen. Our granddaughter from Arizona so loved GBBG that she got married here.” ~ Ivy Nelson

Investments

11%

Membership

10%

Fundraising

Management & General

For a complete Financial Statement, please contact GBBG’s Executive Director, Susan Garot.

Members, Donors & Friends Garden Supporters Distinguished ($50,000+) Byron L. Walter Family Trust Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Emil and Gail Fischer Evaleen Neufeld Patricia Schneider The George Kress Foundation Inc. Bill and Barb Wangerin Cultivator ($25,000+) Gene and Betty Arendt Darlene and Les Stumpf West Foundation, Inc. Builder ($10,000+) Irene D. Kress Gary and Lynn Leuer Paul and Carol Schierl Planter ($5,000+) Bleser Family Foundation, Inc. Nancy Kwaterski Lady Bug Garden Club Larsen Family Foundation Bev and Tom Lisle N.E.W. Charitable Trust UW-Stevens Point Sower ($1,000+) Charles and Maureen Ackerman Dale R. Bartel Bay Area Daylily Buds Kaz and Bruce Bressler Susan Chapel Conlon and Harry Conlon Bernard and Alyce Dahlin Wendell and Shanna Ellsworth Mary and Jim Erdahl Debra and Timothy Freeman Garden Club Des Peres John and Lois Gracyalny Green Bay Preble Optimist Foundation, Inc. Lee and Louise Hansen Robert and Janet Hartig Doug and Kathy Hartman Stella Heyrman Ann Kapitz Bill and Pat Larsen Kathryn Lee Tom and Carol Mertens Dr. John and Joan Mills Robert J. Mongin Michael and Gloria Morgan N.E.W. Rose Society Norman Miller Family Foundation Mike and Jessie Raymaker June Robinson Jeanne and Mike Salvo David and Janice Schonke Deborah and Michael Schreiner Robert A. and Kelly Servais Marilyn and William Swanson

Susan Touscany Jim and Dixie Tubbs Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Patricia Zehms Benefactor ($500+) Nancy and Scott Armbrust Cynthia L. Berton Connie Broskovetz Carol and Joseph Faltynski Carl and Lori Fisher Susan Garot John and Suzanne Gilman Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Green & Gold Hosta Society Lori and Brian Hesprich Robert and Lorie Janssen Land O’Lakes Foundation Lonnie and Carol Mishler Florence Parfitt Fred and Jeanne Parish Jonie and Lyle Paye Primum Bonum Collette and Bill Rodon-Hornof Elizabeth Sullivan Mabel Thome Terry Wade Joseph and Mary Wojkiewicz Sponsor ($250+) Timothy and Mary Andersen Carol Ariens Associated Bank Charles and Stephanie Baer Barbara and Paul Biebel Barb Boehler Lise Lotte Gammeltoft Gandrud Auto Group Jeannie Hartig Carol and Joseph Hooyman Nancy and Bill Jones Bruce and Rita Kilmer Marvin and Marian Kovach Dennis and Karen Langenberg Sue Lardinois Mary Ellen Troup and Ed Meyer Mary Kay Paulson Sally and Bill Peck Prevea Health Jason Rodon Patrick and Tamra Ryan Adrienne and Bill Schmitz Ginny and Jim Schultz Michael and Sue Smullen Jane and Bruce Stoehr Jack and Margie Swelstad Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Lee and Neil Van Dyke Rebecca Lewis-Verheyden and Patrick Verheyden Doris Ziesemer Patron ($100+) Alpha Delights

Nancy Ama Larry and Nancy Armstrong Bridget and Gary Austin Pam Baeten Barbara A. Andersen Estate Bellin Home Health Sandra Bohman Daniel and Penny Bollom Ernesto and Connie Brauer John and Gisela Brogan Donald and Louise Buchholz Gerald and Andrea Buckley Dave and Marge Bultman Sigrid Campbell Maxine Cashman Rose Mary and Richard Cavil Julie and Gregg Cayce Clarion Hotel Shawn Clark Henry and Margaret Czachor Maureen Davitt and John Overman Carol R. De Groot Virginia Dell Cathy and Mike Dobkoski Tom Dorner Ginnie Erdmann Essco Incorporated Judy and Dave Felton Susan Fletcher Paula and Ken Fleurant Maggie and Jim Ford Joanne Gardner Brenda and Clive Gasparka Robert and Bonnie Goelz Green Bay Packers Foundation Joyce O. Hannemann Margaret and Jon Hardt Laurie Hartig Louis and Mary Jean Hefle Mary and Conrad Heleniak Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hickey Patti and Jeff Hitzler Steve and Annie Hogler Joann T. Holderman M. Lorna Hotz Penny and Mike Hucovski John and Catherine Jacobs Rita and Jim Jarvis Julia and Pete Johnson Mary Johnson Michael and Jeanne Karcz Bianka Kelen and Peter Saros Eivind and Lisa Kolemainen Mark A. Konlock Gloria Kreuser Linda and Jim Krouse Deb Kuhn Jane and Bob Laird Allen and Elaine Lamers Diane and Bert Liebmann Janet Linkert Jim and Mickey Lunney Sotie McCartney Eleanor Mohr Wayne and Barbara Mohr

Phyllis Myers Ivy Nelson NEW Master Gardener Association Phyllis Nocenti Kathy Nuthals John and Marianne Oates Michael and Patricia O’Neill Sandi Paremski Suzy Pfeifer Sarah Pingel Harvey and Joyce Plansky Mary and Steve Pott Sylvia Pratt Mr. & Mrs. Rawson S. Price Cathy Putman R3 Summit LLC DBA Meta Yoga Studios Rosemary and Dick Rankin Carol Ray Tom and Colleen Remley Chuck and Kathy Riley Katy Rodon Charles William Rollman Dennis and Suzanne Schatt Mary Schneider Suzan Schober Murray Dennis and Nancy Schwenke Donald and Janet Sipes Jim Smits Mark Sprague and Virginia Riggs Denise Staidl Allen Stary Chris Stephani Margaret Stone and Dick Conrad Kenneth E. Tanaka The Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Betty Tilton Ms. Ann Tippy Angela Truskowski John and Pat Utrie Cyril and Kathleen Van Sistine Miss Pat Vanden Avond Mary Ann Vanden Hoogen Arnold and Carole Vanden Langenberg Betty Vanderheyden Elaine and Christopher Wagner Jack and Kathy Wahr Jean Watson West High School C. Dwayne and Nancy Whitfield Mary Zaborski Candoce Ziegelbauer 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.

In-Kind Gifts 1951 West Alpha Delights Amish Craftsmen Guild II Andercraft Woods

John and Susan Anderson Apple Valley Nursery & Orchards Gene and Betty Arendt Ariens Company Artistry on Glass by Karen Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley Aster Park Floral Home & Garden Auten’s Eatery Eric Ayala and Brad Huempfner Badger Bouncers Badger Sports Park Bailey Nurseries, Inc. Bay Family Restaurant Bay Towel Baylake Bank Bayside Bakery Cynthia L. Berton Biebel’s Catering Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin Big Tomatoes Body Essentials Leo Bordeleau Sharla and Larry Borg Brent and Becky’s Bulbs Brett Favre’s Steakhouse Brown County Beekeepers Association Nancy Byzczek Cabela’s Canterbury Farm & Greenhouse Captain’s Walk Winery Cardno JFNew Carlin Horticultural Supplies Carnival Time Popcorn LLC Gail and Neil Carriveau Carmen and Dave Carter Carver’s Kettle Corn Charles Wery Farms Cheesecake Heaven Children’s Museum of Green Bay Chives Restaurant Cornerstone Community Center Crystal Coffee Cafe & Beanery CSJ&J Aquatic Gardens Curly’s Pub Dalla Terra Pasta Jill and Tim Dougherty Down 2 A Tea Downtown Designs Kazuri Patricia and William Doyle Dramm Corporation Earthworks Greenhouse Echota Gardens Edible Arrangements Rich and Susan Eyre Nancy Farvour Judy and Dave Felton Festival Foods First Tee of NEW Chris and Sue Fisher Fitnessology Fly-Me Flag Forge and Fab Four Elements Fox 11/ CW 14

Fox Valley Tech Foxglove Farms Debra & Timothy Freeman Susan Garot Steve and Diane Giese Gifts by Nanel Gilly’s Frozen Custard Ginger Moon Jewelry Gnome Games Great Harvest Bread Company Greater Green Bay YMCA Downtown Center Green Bay Community Theater Green Bay Exposition Services, Inc Green Bay Gamblers Green Bay Nursery Green Bay Packaging, Inc. Green Bay Packers Foundation Green Bay Symphony Orchestra Green Handel Greenhouses Greenleaf Landscaping & Gardens Greenway Homescapes Frances Gruen Habitat for Humanity Happy Joe’s Pizza Heatherbrook Farm Heid Music Hinterland Bob and Alice Hutter Hyatt on Main Hyatt Regency Chicago Imagination Creation Iron Maiden Richard Jadin Joan’s Garden Sandra and Larry Johnson Johnson’s Nursery, Inc Kay Distributing, Inc. Kidz Town Bruce and Rita Kilmer Kimp’s Ace Hardware Jennifer Klaas Klehm’s Song Sparrow Farm & Nursery Kress Inn Kris Kraft Pat Kroth La Java A Roasting House Lamers Bus Lines, Inc. Landscape Associates Lea Peot Jewelry Dennis Ledvina Let Me Be Frank Productions

Members, Donors & Friends Logan Creek Soap LLC Longwood Gardens Los Banditos Maplewood Meats Marcelle Nursery Mayflower Greenhouse Meissner Landscape Inc. Miche Bags Microsoft Modern Cash Register Systems Mossy Masons Motquin Designs Cheryl and Mike Murphy Mustard Seed Cafe/The Private Chef National Railroad Museum Nature Made Heaven Scent Soap Neville Public Museum NEW Orchid Society NEW Unit of Herb Society of America Niche Gardens Noodles & Company Northern Gardeners Not By Bread Alone Ogan Restaurant Oilerie Fish Creek Old House Gardens Olive Garden Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery Patz Maple & Honey Farms Petal Pusher Rebecca Pfeifer Pigeon Road Pottery Pine Grove Resort Pinewood Gardens Plants of Distinction PMI Entertainment Group Hannah Pozorski and Chris Firkus Recycled Plastics Industry Regatta 220 Dave Reimer Renard Country Elegance Inc. Renee’s Garden Rock, Scissors, Paper Rose-Hill Gardens Route 66 Royal Images Karen Ryan Sam’s Club Saucy Girl Aprons Scentsy Scheels Schmidt’s Yard Flowers Schroeder’s Flowers, Inc. Segway the Fox Tours Seize the Day Events Seroogy’s Chocolates Rob and Kelly Servais Sewing in Circles Barbara Simons Simon’s Specialty Cheese Maria Smith Snips & Giggles Soap for You and Candles Dave and Margie Sorenson Spring Meadow Nursery

Melanie St. John Sandy Staerkel Starbucks Stone Silo Prairie Gardens Stormy Originals Harold Sunken, Jr. Sunlight Artist Studio Sunnypoint Gardens & Gift Shop Sunrise Showers Soap Co Swanstone Gardens Nature Classes Sweet Summer Bloomers Sweetpeas Tastefully Simple Taylor Creek, Inc Terry Naturally The Avenue 91.1 The Great Hosta Adventure The Marq The Pampered Chef The Plantscapers The Runaway Spoon Carrie Thoms Three Three Five by the Traveling Chef Raymond and Sandra Tilly Time Warner Media Titletown Brewing Co Tree Trinkets Triangle Distributing Co. Inc. Trout Springs Winery Joan and Edward Trueman Tundra Lodge Resort & Waterpark Tupperware Unique Bulbs Janice Van Boxel James and Karen Van Rossum Kay Vande Corput Van’s Florist and Greenhouse VerHalen, Inc. von Stiehl Winery W&E Radtke WaterScape Designs LLC Representative Chad Weininger Wery’s Flowers-N-Things LLC Eileen Wesener WIXX-101 Wisconsin Public Service Bette Wolske Gloria and R. Paul Zimmerman

Memorial Gifts Barbara A. Andersen Barbara L. Anderson Gloria Bego Margaret Brennan Margy Buell Michael Buresh Michael Carroll Gary D. Cichocki Lillian Davitt Charles Dodson Dean Doherty John Fabry Vicki Gottselig Kay Groessl

Corporate Visionary ($10,000) Ariens Company Sanimax Corporate Benefactor ($5,000)

Marie Hamernik Doris Hermans Robert E. Heyrman Emily Hickey Brian Hicks Dottie Hutjens-Melton Marguerite Kress Elaine Kropp Jerome G. Krueger Mary Anne Linch Dorothy May Luebke Lillian Martin Kyung Ja Mc Coy Evelyn Mommaerts Roger Murphy Kimberly Myers-Gordon Frank Perz Mae Reimer John Rodon Jeanne H. Safford Orcella Mae Saindon Staidl Carol A. Schmidt Juliann M. Schmidt Omer Smits Marilyn Stary Ronald Thompson Bev Tollefson Robert J. Vandeleest Lyle Verheyden Donald J. Welhouse Marian Welhouse Jan Wos Carl Zehms

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

Don Cisler Rick and Sandy Czachor Willem Groteluschen Lee and Louise Hansen Richard Hibbard Ed and Mary Ellen Meyer John E. Meyer

Corporate Partners & Garden Club Members Our sincere thanks to the following businesses who provide added support to Green Bay Botanical Garden.

Corporate Guardian ($15,000) Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

BMO Harris Bank Fox 11/ CW 14 Green Bay Packers IBEW Union # 158, Tru-Pro Electrical Contractors Les Stumpf Ford Oneida Tribe of Indians Wisconsin Vande Hey Company, Inc. Corporate Patron ($2,500) Associated Bank Baylake Bank DeLeers Construction, Inc. Heartland Business Systems/Avastone Technologies Lizer Landscape and Nursery Mayflower Greenhouse Meissner Landscape Inc. Nicolet National Bank Rasmussen College - Green Bay Schneider National Foundation WealthPlan LLC Corporate Partner ($1,000) Aon Butler and Co., Inc. Cabela’s Cellcom Dramm Corporation Festival Foods JW Jung Seed Company Landscape Associates Schenck SC Schroeder’s Flowers, Inc. Stellpflug Law, S.C. Corporate Fellow ($500) Fox Communities Credit Union Hawkins Ash CPA’s Lamers Bus Lines, Inc. Pomp’s Tire Service Smet Construction Services Corporate Friend ($250) Ademino & Associates Inc. Alpha Delights Bay Towel Biebel’s Catering Brett Favre’s Steakhouse Chefusion Cliff Wall Automotive, Inc. Elite Music Service Gerczak’s Liquor & Beverage Catering Green Bay Exposition Services, Inc Green Bay Nursery Hampton Inn Hyatt on Main Jim’s Golf Cars, Inc. Jo to Go

Judy Owen Consulting, LLC Kathleen Caylor Photography La Java A Roasting House Not By Bread Alone Odyssey Tours Petal Pusher Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay Renard Country Elegance Inc Sash and Bow Seize the Day Events Shaunae Teske Photography The Marq The Runaway Spoon Three Three Five Tundra Lodge Resort & Waterpark Van Abel’s of Hollandtown Wings of the Heart Garden Clubs ($60) Bay Area Daylily Buds Brown County Beekeepers Association Garden Club Des Peres Gardeners Club of Green Bay Green & Gold Hosta Society Herbs In Thyme Lady Bug Garden Club Master Gardener Volunteers of Manitowoc County NEW Orchid Society NEW Rose Society NEW Unit of Herb Society of America Northern Gardeners Wildones Natural Landscapers, Ltd

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 between May 1, 2013 and April 30, 2014.

Garden Visionary ($2,500) Bruce and Kaz Bressler Gail Fischer Philip Hendrickson Irene D. Kress Bill and Pat Larsen Paul and Carol Schierl Patricia Schneider Garden Ambassador ($1,000) Mary Ann Delsipee Timothy and Debra Freeman James and Julie Kress Fred and Jeanne Parish Mary and Rawson Price Shirley Schmidt Les and Darlene Stumpf Tim and Terri Verhasselt William and Jane Wanamaker Bill and Barb Wangerin

Garden Benefactor ($500) Ritalyn and David Arps Karen Classon Thomas and Barbara Florack Lee and Louise Hansen Paul and Ann Hartman Rita and Jim Jarvis Herb and Gladys King Richard and Gail McNutt Carol and Tom Mertens Cal O’Harrow and Susie Dahl Jim and Ginny Schultz Paul and Margaret Summerside C. Dwayne and Nancy Whitfield Garden Patron ($300) Kathy and Lee Anderson Gene and Betty Arendt Carol Ariens Cynthia L. Berton Sandra Bohman Dave and Marge Bultman Roy and Joyce Cartwright Beverly and David Coppens Henry and Margaret Czachor John and Elizabeth Danner Judy and Walter Dauska John and Lois Gracyalny James Hardy and Diane Dei Rossi Kenneth and Jill Harr Therese and Steve Hathway Cheryl and Wally Hecker Al and Lynn Herrman Nancy and Bill Jones Lois Kania Marvin and Marian Kovach Nancy Kwaterski Jim and Sandi LaLuzerne Betsy Mitchell and Joseph Smith Michael and Gloria Morgan Ivy Nelson Norman and Barbara Olsen Dr. Lee and Barbara Richardson Jeanne and Mike Salvo Dennis and Suzanne Schatt David and Janice Schonke Darrell and Mary Jean Skarphol Sue and Michael Smullen Barbara Strom Jack and Margie Swelstad Royce and Julie Vlasnik Mary and Joseph Wojkiewicz Maribeth and Mark Zeller Donna and Donald Zunker Garden Angel ($150) Charles and Maureen Ackerman Lynette Adamany Hiroko and Adam Allcox John and Eileen Allman Nancy and Scott Armbrust Larry and Nancy Armstrong Bridget and Gary Austin Eric Ayala and Brad Huempfner

Members, Donors & Friends Shannon and Tyler Bailey Susan and Richard Baranczyk Denise Barnes Dick and Hope Baumgarten James Beard John J. Beck Bruce and Carol Bell Joan and Paul Biese Mary K. and Rusty Bishop Julie and Jules Blank Barb Boehler Linda Bornbach Ken and Grace Bouschart Edith Brandt and Scott Ruetten Sue Brault Barbara Brunette Bridget and Andrew Buckman Debbie and Jeff Bukouricz Dolores and Eugene Bunker Douglas and Julie Burich Darlene and Richard Campbell Mary and Donald Carlson Margaret Carroll Maxine Cashman Sue Cashman and William Martin Julie and Gregg Cayce Madeline Centen Marty and Nancy Christensen Kate Christman and Jim Seroogy Lynn Clark Julie and Bill Cole Patti Colwitz Anne Conger Susan and James Conrardy Diane and Greg Conway Timothy and Pamela Cooper Marion Coyle Penelope Croghan Mary Quinnette Cuene Laura and Clarence Davister Jean DeBauche Judy Decker Jodie and Steven Degrave Karen and Thomas Dekeyser Carlene and Dominic Del Bianco Peter and Becky Delain Mr. and Mrs. Dave Denil David DiNatale and Diane Welhouse Jim Dockendorff Patricia and William Doyle Dan Drella and Teri Kranz-Drella Stephanie and Jan Duncan Midge and Robert Ebben Michael Ehlen Erwin and Eunice Eickhoff Carolyn and Jim Eland Mrs. Mary Elbe Dusti Evans Michael and Kay Evans Carol and Joseph Faltynski Doris Fisher Sue and Chris Fisher Paula and Ken Fleurant Lise Lotte Gammeltoft

Greg Gardner Joanne Gardner Susan Garot Elaine and Bruce Gerhold Sandra and Ralph Giessen Gwen Girard Mary Glaeser Hannah and Chuck Goddard Bonnie and Robert Goelz James J. Goodwin Suzanne and Norbert Goral Mick and Jean Gotta Robert and Pat Grathen Sharon and Kenneth Graves Carol and Russ Greenslade Gerri Gribi and Pete Dignan Debbie and Richard Gwidt Joyce O. Hannemann Jeanne Hartling Doug and Kathy Hartman Kathryn Hasselblad-Pascale Robert Hausserman Louis and Mary Jean Hefle Curtis and Sue Hendrickson Sue and Amiel Hepp Helen and Richard Herlache John Hermanson Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hickey Patti and Jeff Hitzler Joann T. Holderman Carol and Joseph Hooyman M. Lorna Hotz Robert and Karen Hougard Dorothy and Duane Howell Janice and Frank Hutjens Betsy and Jack Ingersoll Catherine and John Jacobs Carolyn Jahns and Rod Kowalczyk Ms. Cara Lea Jankery Robert and Lorie Janssen Donald and Dianne Jaworski Jim and Lucy Jentz Jim and Jane Jerzak Marcus and Virginia Jesse Darryl and Judy Johnson Julia and Pete Johnson Robert and Barb Joswick Ann Kapitz John Keegan Bianka Kelen and Peter Saros Sally Killoran Bruce and Rita Kilmer Allan and Darleen Kimber Lawrence Klee Tracey and John Kluth Wayne and Jamie Knight Eunice Kocken Nancy Kohrman Pat and Katie Koleske Cheryl and Kenneth Kollath Barbara and Robert Koller Ann and Bob Konlock Sandra L. Kozicki Carole and Harry Krumpos Deb Kuhn

Lindi and Jay Kuritz Dennis and Karen Langenberg Bruce and Jan LaSota Anita and Jim LeClair Jeffrey Leitzke Diane and Bert Liebmann Marty and Jim Liethen Ron Lorberblatt Diane and Mike Lotto Jim and Mickey Lunney John Lunney Debbie and Peter Mader Marian and Harry Maier Ed and Rhonda Manning Virginia Marcoe and Barnie Haen Elizabeth Markon Ann and Tom Martin Nancy and Bill Mathias Todd and Sue Mattison Irene Mayer Teri McClarrinon Jacquie and Chet McDonald Susan and Austin McGuan Gail and Larry Melgary Jack and Engrid Meng Brian and Jenny Meulemans Lee and Janet Meyer Mary Meyer and Gordon Haugan Barb Miller/Herzog Dr. John and Joan Mills Rosaleen and Michael Miskella Eleanor Mohr Robert J. Mongin Karen and Fred Moreaux Nan and Richard Morein Penelope Morgan Roman and Della Mudry Nan Nelson and Doug Landwehr Constant Nolan John and Barbara Nordstrom Mike and Julianne Novitski Barbara and H. Frederick Nuetzel John and Marianne Oates Marcia and Joe O’Leary Daryl and Carol Olmsted Gerald and Pat Olson Jane and Larry Olson Kay and Ed Opichka Frances and George Ostrander Gail L. Ostrander and Larry Schwochert Winston and Cheryl Ostrow Richard Pamperin Mary Kay Paulson Jonie and Lyle Paye Sally and Bill Peck Bonnie Petri Peter and Amy Philipp Walley and Debra Pingel Thomas and Tita Plouff Sylvia Pratt Don and Anna Quinnette Linda and John Raisanen Marilyn and Eldon Raisanen Randal Rake Joy and Larry Rand

Rosemary and Dick Rankin Carol Ray Mike and Jessie Raymaker Holly Reineking Ron Retzloff Lois Riemer Rob and Cathy Riordan Cheryl and Mike Roarty Timothy and Holly Roarty Patty and Brian Roberts Thomas and Arita Robinson Diana and Dick Rockhill Ron and Katherine Rossow Toni Rozek and Michael Cane Patrick and Tamra Ryan Donald Salmon and Maria Zehren Kim and David Schanock Bette and Jim Schauer Paul and Carol Schierl Dr. Phyllis Schippers, DVM and Dr. Timothy Maatman, M.D. Barbara and Timothy Schmid David Schmidt Adrienne and Bill Schmitz Kenneth and Jean Schneider William and Sandy Schneider Bonnie and Robert Schultz Paula Schultz Dennis and Nancy Schwenke Johanna and Kurt Schwiesow Debbie and Jim Scray Therese Seaman Ellen Segersin Kelly and Robert A. Servais Connie Shaw Sally and John Sieber Terry and Linda Sieker Donald and Jennifer Ann Sipes Ryan and Sandy Smith Jim Smits Leanne Snell Paul and Linda Snell Chris and Carol Sorrells Lynn Stange and Russell Kutecki Dennis and Pat Stewart Lisa Stubbe Dorothy Summers Judy and Peter Sytsma Mary and Lawrence Teofilo Jules Terrien Jerome Tews Mabel Thome Joan and Mike Thron John Tilleman Ronald Tillmann Erv and Sue Tomalak Susan Touscany Terri and John Trantow Diane and Ronald Traub Judy Trimberger Ruth Trowbridge Spring and Jeff Truckey Gloria Tubbs Jim and Dixie Tubbs John and Pat Utrie

Yvonne Vaillant Joe Van Beek Lynette and Gerry Van Den Heuvel Donna Van Ess Barbara Van Straten Betty Vanderheyden Mary and Terry Vertz Elaine and Christopher Wagner Dale and Margaret West Colleen and Ron Weyers David and Ellen Wright Marlene Wylie Paul and Gail Yatso Mary Zaborski John and Erleen Zellner Candoce Ziegelbauer Gary and Marti Ziegelbauer Rob Zimmer Barbara and Joseph Zondlo

Event Sponsors

Aon Ariens Company Associated Bank Ball Horticultural Company Bank of America Matching Gift Program Baylake Bank BMO Harris Bank Butler and Co., Inc. Cellcom Colorblends Wholesale Flowerbulbs Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Couples Bridge Marathon DeLeers Construction, Inc. Festival Foods Fox Communities Credit Union Green Bay Packers Hawkins Ash CPA’s Heartland Business Systems/Avastone Technologies IBEW Union # 158, Tru-Pro Electrical Contractors JW Jung Seed Company K.C. Stock Foundation Lamers Bus Lines, Inc. Landscape Associates Les Stump Ford Lizer Landscape and Nursery Mayflower Greenhouse Meissner Landscape Inc. Charlie & Susan Nickel Family Nicolet National Bank Olson, Kulkoski, Galloway & Vesely, S.C. Oneida Tribe of Indians Wisconsin Pomp’s Tire Service Rawson and Mary Price Rasmussen College - Green Bay Michael and Jessie Raymaker Sanimax Schenck SC Schneider National Foundation Smet Construction Services

Stellpflug Law, S.C. The George Kress Foundation Inc. Triangle Distributing Co. Inc. Dr. William & Jane Wanamaker WealthPlan LLC Wisconsin Public Service Corporation Mary Zaborski - Merrill Lynch

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Executive Director Susan Garot Board of Directors Michael Raymaker, Chair Kathy Hartman, Past Chair Dick Rankin, Vice Chair Bill Wangerin, Treasurer Bill Larsen, Secretary Directors Nancy Byczek Carol Faltynski Lisa Lotte Gammeltoft Lee C. Hansen Robert J. Janssen Julia Johnson Bruce Kilmer Pat Koleske Teri Kranz-Drella Deb Kuhn John Oates Fred Parish Jonie Paye Rob Servais, D.C. Jack Swelstad, M.D. Advisors Kaz Bressler Joan Mills Michael Salvo

Vision

Green Bay Botanical Garden will be the leading educational, recreational, social and horticultural destination enriching the quality of life in the upper Midwest.

Mission

Green Bay Botanical Garden cultivates an appreciation for the enduring relationship between plants and people. Through our volunteers and staff, we serve people of all ages by providing year-round educational and recreational experiences within an environment that engages, inspires and refreshes.

2600 Larsen Road â&#x20AC;˘ Green Bay, WI 54303