FY 2017-2018 SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) Annual Report

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation

Annual Report 2017 - 2018

Launching a New Era at the Marine Lab Marine Lab scientists moved into the new Tarpon Bay facility on August 17, 2018.

The Coast Guard-designated Oceanographic Research Vessel, the R/V Norma Campbell will launch in the fall of 2018.

What’s in a Title?

Dear Valued Members and Old Friends, Titles come and titles go, but a committed and supportive relationship lasts forever.

January 2019 will be here shortly, and my title as SCCF’s Chief Executive Officer will be handed to Ryan Orgera. After the successful search described in the President’s Letter, I am thrilled we found our new CEO. Ryan and I are working shoulder to shoulder to make this torch passing as seamless as possible.

I would also like to announce that, once again this year, SCCF has been awarded the coveted Four Star rating from Charity Navigator, one of only four environmental organizations in Florida so honored.

Although I will be moving on after 32 years from my leadership role at SCCF, please know I am retaining several SCCF titles. I will be holding onto the titles of Member and Donor. With more available post-retirement time, I even plan to add a new title – Volunteer. I look forward to lending a hand, whether it’s the occasional Hammerhead project, or supporting new initiatives for which my old fundraising chops could prove useful.

There is just no way to distill down more than three decades of incredible achievements and cherished memories, so I won’t try to do so here. It has been my great honor to serve SCCF’s membership and be entrusted with carrying out its mission. For those gifts, you all have my sincere thanks and gratitude.

I am also grateful that many of the most important chapters of my life took place against the SCCF backdrop. I came to work here when Ellen and I had two small children. Lars and Jenny are now all grown up and, in loving partnership with their spouses Erin and Heath, have given us five wonderful grandsons.

It is my fervent hope that the challenges SCCF fights to overcome will ensure a safer and more beautiful environment for Logan, Palmer, Hunter, Mach, Archer and their generation.

Looking forward, I do have a request for my fellow Members, Donors and Volunteers. Please join me in continuing to give your time, talent and treasure to SCCF. You will never find a more hardworking, talented and passionate staff – nor a more dedicated group of Trustees – and they need all our help to keep doing what they’re doing.

They’ll have mine and I trust they’ll have yours.

As I write this, I’m still the CEO, so I can’t end this annual report letter without asking you to use the enclosed envelope to support SCCF’s programs and operations through June 30, 2019.

Ellen and I are sending our gift in right now.

Cheers,

Erick Lindblad Chief Executive Officer

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From our President Dear SCCF Supporters and Neighbors: The Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018, was a momentous year for SCCF in many ways. SCCF embarked on its second 50 years in service to the conservation of coastal habitats and aquatic resources on Sanibel and Captiva and in the surrounding watershed. We have been blessed with many wonderful volunteers and staff over the years who have executed this mission; foremost in my mind is Erick Lindblad who has for more than three decades provided outstanding and passionate leadership to SCCF as its Executive Director and now as its Chief Executive Officer. One cannot adequately put into words the debt of gratitude that SCCF and its long list of Trustees and volunteers owe to Erick. In a very real sense, Erick and SCCF grew up professionally together over the past 32 years. When one reviews last year’s Annual Report titled SCCF 50 celebrating “50 Years of Preserving Paradise,” one understands what SCCF has accomplished and what its importance is to this community of barrier islands. Although Erick would be the first to deflect the credit, all of this was accomplished under Erick’s leadership and in most cases as a result of his significant personal efforts.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and Erick will retire as CEO on January 1, 2019.

He decided this over 18 months ago in large part so that he and his wife, Ellen, could spend more time with their five grandsons. The Board and its officers have been quietly working since his decision was announced to form a CEO Search Committee toward the goal of not finding a replacement for Erick (as that would be impossible) but rather finding his successor. The Search Committee was chaired by Vice President Doug Ryckman, who did an absolutely fantastic job at every step. Other members were Gwenda Hiett-Clements, immediate past President; Tom Rathbone, Treasurer; Linda Uhler, Secretary; two past Presidents: Paul Roth and Ron Gibson; Development Director Cheryl Giattini and myself. The Search Committee spent many hours interviewing the Trustees and senior staff to update SCCF’s strategic plan and get input into the necessary attributes of our ideal candidate. After receiving and sorting through more than 70 applications the successful candidate was chosen. You will have the opportunity to wish Erick well and meet the new CEO, Ryan Orgera, at a December 8 Bailey Homestead Preserve Open House and at the SCCF Annual Meeting on December 11 at the Nature Center.

Thank you all for your support and the confidence you have provided to SCCF over the years. We could not have done it without you.

Sincerely, John R. Morse President

John Morse and Erick Lindblad

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The water quality problems of the last decade+ 2007

Seaweed at Punta Rassa

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Healthy Dead Tapegrass Tapegrass

will continue until the State changes Freshwater plume running into the Gulf at Redfish Pass

Red drift algae on Sanibel

Microcystis (toxic algae) in the Caloosahatchee

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water management policies in South Florida 2013

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Rally in Tallahassee

How You Can Help:

• Contact your local Chamber of Commerce.

They are collecting information about the economic impacts.

• Check sccf.org (click on Resources/Take Action) for more ways to help.

• Vote Water !

See water conditions in real-time with SCCF’s water quality sensors

• recon.sccf.org/boater-info posts NOAA’s marine forecast but then you can look up the near-real-time stats from SCCF’s sensors.

• recon.sccf.org/sport-fishing explains the different parameters tracked by the sensors.

• recon.sccf.org/weather posts current stats for air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, rain and more from 3 weather stations at Redfish Pass, Gulf of Mexico and Fort Myers (red stars on the map).

• recon.sccf.org/sites shows current information on Salinity, Water Temp, Turbidity (cloudiness), Dissolved Oxygen and more from 7 sites in the Caloosahatchee estuary.

SCCF Water Quality Sensor Locations

Weather station

RECON water quality sensor

To learn more about SCCF, visit our Nature Center at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation — working since 1967 to conserve the coastal Sanibel-Captiva Road or www.sccf.org. 239/472-2329. habitats and aquatic resources on Sanibel and Captiva and in the surrounding watershed.

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Water Watch Policy

Managing water conditions from Hurricane Irma in 2017 to the Toxic Summer of 2018 characterized the water challenges this past year. Estuary harm from high and low flows were compounded by a pair of toxic blooms; a Red Tide that began in the Gulf in October 2017 and a toxic cyanobacteria bloom that started in Lake Okeechobee and spread to the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers and estuaries with June 2018 water discharges. The blooms devastated water quality, wildlife, businesses and tourism.

This Red Tide event created the worst conditions we have ever seen in the Gulf including a dead zone where oxygen has been displaced by toxic hydrogen sulfide leaving nothing alive. Over 425 tons of dead marine life has been cleared from Sanibel beaches alone and over 2,200 tons from all Lee County beaches. This includes over 300 endangered sea turtles and 115 threatened manatees.

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Sea Turtles and Red Tide

Marine Laboratory

SCCF's Marine Laboratory has been monitoring the unusually intense Red Tide bloom, which began with isolated fish kills and respiratory irritation in Nov. and Dec. 2017. By July 2018, 200 tons of dead marine life, a whale shark, and an unusually large amount of sea turtle strandings on San-Cap were the result of a widespread bloom of Karenia brevis, the dinoflagellate that makes brevetoxin.

In particular, Dr. Richard Bartleson and a team of volunteers have taken the lead to study Red Tide-related Navocean autonomous sailboat, sampling local surface waters for Chlorophyll a.

See Marine Lab Water Watch on Page 9

As of press time, sea turtles are still washing up dead on Sanibel and Captiva beaches. Between October 2017 and mid-September, 192 sea turtles had stranded on San-Cap beaches. Of those, 33 were alive and sent for treatment to CROW and other facilities. More about sea turtles on Page 10.

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This stranded sea turtle's story has a happy ending. He washed ashore alive and was treated and satellite tagged. You can track him at: http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?tag_id=176758&full=1&lang= In honor of SCCF CEO Erick Lindblad, sea turtle staffers named the loggerhead Erick. He headed north post-release and as of press time, he's by Tampa Bay.

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Policy: Water Watch -- Continued from Page 4 and marinas riding the freshwater releases all the way to Sanibel beaches. The toxins from these blooms have been linked to Alzheimer's, ALS and Parkinson's diseases. SCCF policy staff moderated a panel of scientists from the documentary film, Toxic Puzzle, that established the connections between toxins and disease.

Solutions The solutions to these situations are a combination of projects and policies we continue to fight for. Everglades restoration is a fundamental solution for excess water and this past year great strides have been made in passing legislation to approve the Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir that will provide capacity to move water south out of the lake, reducing estuary discharges and providing needed water for Everglades National Park and Florida Bay (see map on Page 6).

By contrast, low flow harm is a policy decision made by the South Florida Water Management District using protocols that only cut off or restrict water to the Caloosahatchee during droughts and dry season while agriculture receives their full request.

We continue to challenge bad water See Policy: Water Watch right

Map showing the location of the future EAA Reservoir in blue, labeled A-2. The adjacent A-1 parcel is part of the water quality treatment for the Central Everglades Project.

Business Roundtable: Our Business Roundtable partners, listed below, have been a tremendous help with outreach this year, joining us and lending their voices on trips to Washington, Tallahassee and to the SFWMD to advocate for funding, projects and policies to address water challenges and providing us with economic impact data for businesses and jobs on our islands.

Business Roundtable 2 Islands Gallery Adventures in Paradise Alexis Horn Photography Ambu Yoga American Realty of Captiva Arthur Printing Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum Bailey's Bailey's General Store Bailey's General Store/Sanibel Packing Company, Bailey's MarketPlace @ Sundial, Bailey's True Value, Sanibel Catering Company by Bailey's, Bailey's Center LLP Bank of the Islands/ Edison National Bank Barefoot Charley's Painting John & Denice Beggs Realtors Karen Bell & The Bell Team Benchmark General Contractors Inc Billy's Bikes Bob's Island Graphics

Brightstreet C Davidson Interior Design Captain Brian on the Water Captain Bubby's Island Tours Captibel Designs Captiva Civic Association Captiva Cruises Inc Captiva Island Yacht Club CFCW Congress Jewelers Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille Dorado Property Management Dreamtime Floral Artistry of Sanibel Garvin Law Firm, P.A. Goss Practical Solutions Hangar 41 Winery & Brew Shop Heidrick & Co. Insurance Hewson & Van Hellemont, P.C. HighTower Advisors ILoveSanibel.com Island Boy Island Cinema Island Condo Maintenance

Island Inn Island Paws Island Time Dolphin & Shelling Cruises, Inc. Jensen's Twin Palm Resort and Marina Joey's Custard K & K Super- Blend Kingfisher Vacations KJ & JC Enterprises LLC/Manatee & Eco River Tours L. Northorp Landscape Services Landmark Design of Sanibel Law Office of Janet M. Strickland, P.A. Lazy Flamingo USA Lily & Co. Jewelers Local Roots, LLC

Join the Business Roundtable.

Marc Giattini, Esq. McCallion & McCallion Realty McQuade Inc/Mark McQuade General Contractor On Island Over Easy Cafe Pfeifer Realty Group Point Ybel Brewing Prawnbroker Group Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Public Policy Communications Qwik Pack & Ship Rauschenberg Residency RE/MAX of the Islands Red Anders LLC Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts, LLC Sanibel Captiva Trust Company Sanibel Graphics Sanibel Island Golf Club Sanibel Marina Inc Sanibel/Captiva Catering by Leslie Adams

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation/SCCF Scholz & Barclay Architecture Select Vacation Properties She Sells Sea Shells Shiprock LLC Solar Recover Soleil Consulting, LLC Southwest Florida Dolphin & Nature Cruises Stilwell Enterprises & Restaurant Group Superior Title Services of Sanibel, Inc. Tarpon Bay Explorers, Inc. The Boat Place Of Naples & Fort Myers The Inns of Sanibel Uhler and Vertich Financial Planners VIP Realty Group VIP Vacation Rentals Watson MacRae Gallery YOLO Board Adventures

Add your voice and learn about the issues. There is no cost. Sign-up is online: visit sccf.org, click on Who We Are, then Business Roundtable.

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Policy: Water Watch -- Continued from left policies in partnership with the City of Sanibel and our Business Roundtable members.

Fixing Water Quality The common denominator in the pair of devastating blooms this year is poor water quality and it's the direct result of years of state agencies and the legislature rolling back water quality standards, cutting agency science staff and reducing enforcement. The solution is preventing poor water quality: a more cost-effective and efficient approach than trying to clean up blooms. We continue to work to strengthen Marisa Carrozzo of the Conservancy of Southstandards for known sources of pollution. west Florida, Rae Ann Wessel, U.S. Congressman and former Governor Charlie Crist, and Julie Monitoring and Recommendations Wraithmell from Audubon Florida in WashingThe key to making better water management decisions and policies is information, so SCCF's ton, DC for Amerca's Everglades Summit.

Marine Lab and Policy staff continue to compile cal storage reservoir for excess water, the Everglades a weekly condition report to recommend needed Agricultural Reservoir, south of Lake Okeechobee. actions to water managers. After many years of requests, this year the Florida Department of State: Everglades Action Day Environmental Protection (DEP) has provided Sanibel residents, students and partners joined six additional monitoring stations in the river and SCCF policy staff to advocate in Tallahassee for estuary that will help identify problem areas where passage of the EAA reservoir and funding for targeted projects are needed.

Florida Forever.

Policy: Everglades Federal: SCCF joined over 200 advocates on Capitol Hill for Americas Everglades Summit to advocate for the federal water bill, Water Resources Develop ment Act (WRDA), and funding to establish a criti-

Projects: EAA Reservoir In addition to the EAA Reservoir project south of the lake (map opposite page), SCCF staff has been engaged in the evaluation of the project north of the lake, the Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Continued on Page 15

Everglades Action Day in Tallahassee

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The Marine Lab's RECON tracks Hurricane Irma The region survived a major hurricane in September 2017 which set up a cascade of water quality events. RECON (the River, Estuary and Coastal Observing Network), the sole source of continuous, real-time data from Beautiful Island (North Fort Myers) to the Gulf of Mexico, helped track these events.

Despite the loss of a weather station at Redfish Pass during Hurricane Irma, RECON data streamed throughout the 48-hour period of the storm. While the

water quality data were interesting, the wind speed, wind direction, and water depth data were used by our local governments to plan and respond to the disaster. This was the first time that RECON data were used for the health and safety of people that live on the islands and in the greater Fort Myers area. The water depth data showed that the amount of storm surge occurring in real time was much lower than predicted. The wind speeds were also lower than expected because of the shift of

Tidal Levels — Hurricane Irma

Winds from Irma's northwest quadrant pushed the water out of San Carlos Bay

Wind Gust Readings — Hurricane Irma

Turbidity Readings — Hurricane Irma Turbidity measures how stirred up and cloudy the water is.

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The shift in Irma's track just prior to making landfall spared San-Cap the predicted high storm surge and wind speeds. the final track of the storm which made its landfall on peninsular Florida in Marco Island, sparing Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

In response to Hurricane Irma, the staff initiated several research projects related to the effect and recovery of species from the storm. Several presentations were made to non-technical audiences using RECON data. A study of seagrass species and the damage from the storm revealed that seagrass slowed their growth down in the aftermath of the storm when extremely high Caloosahatchee flows occurred in the estuary (10X higher than the threshold for ecological damage).

Groundwater / Devitt Pond Water Quality Study The lab staff conducted several sponsored research projects with funding provided by local government agencies. The West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) funded a research study on the effects of long-term vessel anchoring on the benthic (seafloor) habitat. The study identified several Continued right

Marine Lab: Restoring Oyster Reefs Finally, we have been planning and implementing restoration projects in the waters surrounding Sanibel and Captiva. The SCCF Marine Lab leads any organization in the greater Charlotte Harbor ecosystem in the acres of oyster reef habitat restored. We have restored 3 acres of habitat in San Carlos Bay and Tarpon Bay since 2016. We also restored 0.25 acres in Estero Bay in 2018. Plans are being made for the restoration of 20 additional acres in San Carlos Bay, Tarpon Bay and Pine Island Sound by 2025 which will increase the abundance of filter-feeding oysters, which can filter 50 gallons per individual per day.

This will clear water around the reefs and allow seagrass to thrive and expand.

Top: Volunteers from the Ding Darling Refuge staff helped move fossil shell to the oyster restoration site in Tarpon Bay Above: A large degraded oyster reef was restored in San Carlos Bay in 2018. A grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission funded a contractor to deliver 750 tons of fossil shell to the reef to provide substrate for oyster spat.

In what was once a sand bar in Tarpon Bay, the Marine Lab’s oyster restoration efforts with volunteers have created a large oyster reef (1 acre). This is one of 10 reefs restored during the past 10 years

Goundwater / Devitt Pond -- Continued from lett

vessels and determined the effect on invertebrates and seagrass compared to control areas with no anchoring.

The staff also sampled groundwater and surface water lakes and ponds on Sanibel. This sample collection and data analysis was sponsored by the City of Sanibel in support of the Community for Clean Water program.

An observation by Marine Lab Research Associate Mark Thompson was that the Devitt Pond at the Bailey Homestead Preserve was elevated in nitrogen and phosphorus. He established groundwater wells between the Donax wastewater treatment plant and the Devitt Pond and found a gradient of nutrients, suggesting that there was much more interconnectivity between ponds and lakes (and wastewater percolation ponds) than previously thought. The Donax treatment plant was funded for a major upgrade to advanced treatment removing 70% of the nitrogen before the effluent is discharged. This $7M upgrade was partially from the science and research by the SCCF Marine Laboratory on groundwater, surface water and re-use water.

Marine Lab Water Watch -- Continued from Page 4

mortalities and the path of brevetoxin in the food web. He has archived tissues from many of the stranded turtles that have washed ashore this year. The study of the location of Red Tide off of Sanibel was enhanced through our visiting scientists and the use of Wilmeth Cottage.

Our research at the Marine Lab remains focused on the timing and delivery of flows to the estuary and their ecological effects. Lab staff has been monitoring the blue-green algae bloom in the freshwater Caloosahatchee from Lake Okeechobee to Shell Point that started in June 2018. A month later, the unusually severe Red Tide bloom intensified along the beaches throughout southwest Florida, killing millions of fish. Our routine studies of seagrass, algae, and oyster reefs were used to describe the condition of the estuary before during and after these events. In addition, the Marine Lab remains focused on research and restoration of marine habitats, including oyster reefs, seagrass, and mangroves.

More Lab Projects on Page 14

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Sea Turtles in 2018

The 2018 sea turtle nesting season started with great excitement when a very rare Kemp’s ridley nest was laid on April 16, the second day of sea turtle season! Sadly, this good news was soon overshadowed by an unprecedented mortality event caused by two coinciding water crises (red tide and blue green algae).

Between October 2017, when the red tide bloom started, and mid September, 192 sea turtles were found stranded on the beaches or in waters surrounding Sanibel and Captiva. For perspective, an average of 30-35 strandings is typically reported in an entire year. Most (159) were dead and 33 were found alive and taken to CROW for treatment. The persistent red tide impacted an unprecedented number of sea turtles both locally and regionally, with 953 strandings documented in Southwest Florida since the start of the bloom through mid-September. Of the 192 reported on Sanibel and Captiva, 125 were mature adults or subadults (almost reproductive See Sea Turtles on Page 14 Left: Dee Serage and Nancy Riley counting the eggs of a hatched nest. Below left: Sea turtle nesting patrols during the unusually strong Red Tide wore masks, but even then walkers were coming off the beach with headaches and irritation. Many thanks to volunteers (and staff) who persisted in spite of the circumstances.

Below: Hatchling tracks the morning after a hatch.

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Shorebird Update for 2018

In 2018 our snowy plovers, Wilson’s plovers, and least terns all 2018 Shorebird Nesting attempted to nest on Sanibel. The majority of nesting by all three species occurred within the large enclosure set up west of Bowman’s Snowy Plovers: Beach. Although there was beautiful habitat and very little disturbance 8 Nesting Pairs in the area, there was a significant storm and several predators affecting 9 Nest Attempts nesting success. On May 27th, sub-Tropical Storm Alberto brought 2 Nests Hatched waves crashing onto shore that washed out all plover nests (snowy and 1 Chick Fledged Wilson’s) across the entire island, and approximately half of the least 7 Nests Failed tern nests. Predators to nests and chicks included: ghost crabs, fish 3 Washed Over crows, raccoons, coyotes, and a great-horned owl. (sub-Tropical Storm Alberto) Eight nesting pairs of snowy plovers had a total of nine nest attempts.

4 Depredated For a second year in a row, we fledged only one single snowy plover.

Of the nine nesting attempts, seven nests were lost to wash over events and predators. The Wilson’s plovers fared even worse, with zero chicks Wilson’s Plovers: hatching or fledging. Our three pairs had a total of seven nesting attempts- 3 Nesting Pairs all of which were lost to wash over events and predators. The least terns 7 Nesting Attempts returned to nest after an absence in 2017. The initial round of least tern 0 Nests Hatched nesting was affected greatly by the sub-tropical storm, but fortunately 7 Nests Failed they still managed to fledge at least 27 chicks early on. Once the predators 3 Washed Over keyed in on the colony all subsequent chicks and nests were depredated. 4 Depredated Although there were some great losses, we can celebrate the fact that we still successfully fledged one snowy plover, and our least tern colony was Least Terns: hugely successful early on in the season. One snowy plover fledgling may not seem significant, but our single snowy plover fledgling from 2017 28 Nesting pairs went on to find a mate and attempt to nest on Siesta Key in 2018. We 27 fledged* (*minimum estimate) can remain hopeful that this year’s fledgling will go on to nest in 2019.

Although we had fewer pairs of snowy plovers attempting to nest on Sanibel in 2018, all hope is not lost. The adults that were banded that opted not to nest on Sanibel were resighted in other areas in southwest Florida, and one successfully hatched chicks on Longboat Key. Erosion at Beach Access 7 on Sanibel.

Left: Snowy plover chick. Left below: Sanderling T93, snowbirding on Sanibel, was banded in Chaplin Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Wildlife & Habitat Management Land Management

Land management staff was very busy in late 2017 and early 2018 dealing with debris clean-up of SCCF properties from Hurricane Irma. Although the structures at SCCF were unharmed from the hurricane, the trails and fire lines on conservation lands were littered with trees and branches. It took many months of effort and help from some dedicated volunteers to get these trails passable again.

Exotic vegetation control is a constant battle on our properties due to adjacent seed sources as well as seeds in the ground from previous invasions. Habitat management staff makes annual or sometimes biannual sweeps (on some properties) to stop the spread of exotic vegetation. Prescribed fire is another technique used to keep our native habitats healthy. Although, there were no controlled fires in 2017 on Sanibel due to unfavorable weather conditions during our burn window, we are diligently looking for burn opportunities in 2018.

Approximately 100 Australian pine trees were removed or treated in place in early 2018 from the north side of the Sanibel Highlands Preserve along a waterway attached to the Sanibel River. Funds for this were provided by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Charles LeBuff Assists Wildlife & Habitat Management Charles LeBuff, founder of Caretta Research (our sea turtle program predecessor) and inaugural SCCF Trustee in 1967, assisted habitat management staff this past summer by flying his drone over the Center Tract to document restoration efforts. In 2017, See LeBuff on Page 14

Turtles and Terrapins Diamondback Terrapins

SCCF biologists are conducting research diamondback terrapins on lands and waterways owned by SCCF, J. N. “Ding� Darling National Wildlife Refuge, and Lee County Parks and Recreation to locate, study, and help protect populations of these elusive turtles. Diamondback terrapins, brackish water turtles found in mangrove areas in southwest Florida, are habitat specialists that are threatened by crab traps (through drowning) and the international pet trade.

SCCF is providing valuable information to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

for their statewide study on terrapin populations that may lead to their full protection in the state.

Above left: Charles LeBuff maneuvering his drone. Left: Terrapin release at the Refuge

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SCCF and Wes Boone/UF collaborate on a mud turtle study on Sanibel.

Inset: Hatchling striped mud turtle captured during the study.

University of Florida/SCCF Ephemeral Turtle Study

SCCF collaborated with Wes Boone, the Ph.D. student from the University of Florida who is conducting the study of the Sanibel rice rat, on a study of the ephemeral turtles (Florida chicken turtle (Deirochelys reticularia chrysea), Florida mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum steindachneri) and to some extent the striped mud turtle (Kinosternon bauri) on Sanibel. Ephemeral turtles aestivate (remain dormant underground) during the heat of summer mixed when there is little water remaining in wetlands. These turtles emerge from aestivation after the summer rains have filled in temporary (ephemeral) wetlands. Striped mud turtles (Kinosternon bauri) were the most common turtle caught in our first year of trapping as they are the least likely species of the three to aestivate. The purpose of this study is to look at population density and site use of these rarely seen turtles.

Box Turtles

The SCCF Florida Box Turtle Project received funding to expand its effort to monitor box turtle populations on Sanibel with radio telemetry. In late 2018, SCCF will start collecting home range data on box turtles in three distinct habitats on Sanibel (Gulf beach ridge zone, mid-island ridge zone/interior wetland basin zone, and golf course).

Box turtles are relatively small (up to 7 inches) semiaquatic (or semi-terrestrial) turtles that have very long life spans (>100 years recorded), and somewhat small home ranges (usually less than two acres). From prior data collection, we have noticed a difference in body size (CL = carapace length) and striping (camouflage for hiding) on the carapaces of turtles from each end of the island likely A Florida box turtle races for cover as the heat due to habitat differences. starts to build in mid-morning.

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Eastern Indigo Snake Project

The SCCF Pine Island Sound Eastern Indigo Snake Project has continued to monitor and research populations of the eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) on the islands of Pine Island Sound. With the help of permittees (who are residents on these islands), we have been able to respond to sightings quickly and efficiently to add information to our dataset while educating others that may be watching the processing of these rare and protected animals. Increased signage, t-shirts depicting the project, pamphlet handouts and educational talks have helped the cause of preserving eastern indigo snakes in Pine Island Sound. Public awareness of the project and the understanding the uniqueness of our Pine Island Sound eastern indigo snake populations will help us to sustain these remaining populations on islands in Florida.

Eastern indigo snake being released at its site of capture on Pine Island.

LeBuff -- Continued from Page 12 approximately 50 acres of buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus) were removed to restore open cord grass (Spartina bakeri) marshes. Charles took photographs with his drone of the buttonwood removal sites so we can compare them to pre-restoration aerial photographs. Charles will do the same thing in a year's time so we can document the regrowth process.

Sea Turtles -- Continued from Page 10 age), representing a significant impact on an already stressed population of animals where only one in 1,000 hatchlings survive to reach reproductive maturity at around 25-30 years of age.

The 2018 nesting counts were slightly lower than last year but still well above the 22 year average. Our hatch rate was noticeably high this season and as of mid-September over 33,700 hatchlings had reached the sea from the 721 nests laid on Sanibel and Captiva (718 loggerhead, 2 green turtles, and one Kemp’s ridley). The rare Kemp’s ridley nest was a distinct highlight of our season and it produced 34 hatchlings, even after suffering impacts from Tropical Storm Alberto!

The 2018 nesting staff included Technician Jack Brzoza and Intern Katie Goulder. This year’s tagging team consisted of Tagging Supervisor Andrew Glinsky and Interns Courtney Thomson and Lia Kerkes.

Among their accomplishments are: 144 new individuals identified, 18 remigrants observed (turtles seen in previous years), one satellite tagged green sea turtle (Dellora), and a new project investigating the influence of groundwater on nest temperature, moisture, and potentially hatchling sex ratios.

We are constantly responding to shifting challenges and our amazing team of volunteers continues to meet these changes with positivity and flexibility. In addition to our energetic team of nesting volunteers, we also trained a new group of volunteers to assist with stranding response during this particularly demanding red tide event. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all of our volunteers for their dedication and commitment to sea turtle conservation.

We are also grateful for the enthusiastic support from our 127 Adopt A Beach participants, whose generous contributions kept us afloat this season as our resources were stretched thin.

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Policy -- Continued from Project (LOWRP).

Policy: Legislative Federal legislation we have been working on includes passage of the Water bill for Everglades Restoration, preventing Offshore Oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, opposing the roll back of the Clean Water Bill (aka Waters of the U.S.) and supporting an effort for sugar reform in the farm bill to limit taxpayer-funded subsidies from propping up sugar profits.

State legislation we fought for this year includes honoring the voters' support for Florida Forever funding, support for the EAA Reservoir and state restoration funding, including the C43 reservoir on the Calooshatchee. Support for Sanibel's Advanced Wastewater Treatment, a nitrogen source, was achieved this year. Our efforts were not successful to ban fracking or prevent the delegation of wetland 404 permitting from the Feds to the State.

Local County initiatives had one bright spot with the Conservation 20/20 purchase of the 4,000-acre Edison Farms property in Estero.

Despite record growth, the Board of County Commissioners refuses to bring impact fees back to 100%, a level that surrounding counties have kept with no impact to their growth and development rate. It's only fair

that new growth pay for the impacts The developer is asking for all 306 acres of his land (outlined in red) to be rezoned in order to increase the allowed total density from 15 units to 55 units. they generate instead of shifting the burden to existing taxpayers.

Policy: Growth Management Eden Oak: Our six-year battle continues to protect critical mangrove wetlands from development along Shell Point Boulevard. The developers' current strategy has been to focus on rezoning County-designated Environmentally Critical Wetlands located in the coastal high hazard zone at the mouth of the Caloosahatchee to build homes, dredge a new canal for docks and a boat basin (outlined in red on the map). Hundreds of concerned citizens, the City of Sanibel and Refuge have banded together in opposition

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Captiva Water Quality: SCCF policy staff are engaged with the Captiva Community Panel in the evaluation of moving wastewater from septic to sewer. A County study has made preliminary recommendations that we are engaged in evaluating.

North Cap Septic Challenge: We were successful in working with partners on the Captiva Community Panel, residents of North Captiva and other partners to quash a proposed change to the land development code requested by a single homeowner on North Captiva to allow placement of their septic system waterward of the Coastal Construction Control Line.

Policy: Sustainability Planning SCCF policy staff has been engaging in local and statewide sustainability planning efforts with the Community Foundation and larger statewide audience. Adaptation planning for sea level rise, construction of living shorelines and moving development out of wetlands to provide sufficient buffers for flood absorption and storm surge protection are fundamental to planning to prevent loss of life and property and enhance property values.

See Policy on Page 18

Water Watch & Marine Lab Projects -- Continued from Page 9 In addition, an experimental autonomous sailboat was deployed to sample chlorophyll a (an indicator of the presence of algae) in surface waters off the islands. Built by Navocean, the sailboat was deployed in December 2017 as part of an effort to understand the size of the patches of Karenia brevis, the organism that is responsible for Red Tide. The results showed various patches of high chlorophyll a, and allowed the research team from Navocean and Mote Marine Laboratory to demonstrate the effectiveness of the technology.

Additional sampling is done by Dr. Rick Bartleson and volunteers, who collect water along the beaches to count the number of Karenia cells per liter of seawater.

Many of our staff are out in the community and talking to television, magazine and newspaper journalists. During the summer of 2018, Lab and Policy staff were interviewed by local and national media to describe the unprecedented amount of stranded marine life and dead fish scattered throughout the region. We are also presenting at scientific conferences, including at the Coastal Estuary and Research Federation in Providence, RI in November 2017. We published our work in Estuaries Coastal and Shelf Science and in a collection of oyster mapping and monitoring chapters from around the state for the Florida FWC. We are looking forward to next year in our new Marine Laboratory facility and where we will be expanding our research capabilities through the acquisition of new equipment, including a nutrient analyzer and imaging flow cytometer. We also are looking forward to expanding our research to the Gulf of Mexico with our new 32’ research vessel, the R/V Norma Campbell. From all of us at the lab, Thank You for your volunteer time to help with restoration and Red Tide research projects and Thank You for those that have supported us through gifts and grants. See you at the Annual Meeting!

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Native Landscapes & Garden Center The Native Landscapes & Garden Center offered several popular classes, tours, and workshops to over 300 participants this year! Classes focused on hands-on activities, including floral arranging with natives, honey sampling, “Make Your Own Native Container Garden,” and “Build Your Own Bee Box.” Enthusiastic participants even traveled to Sarasota for a gardening themed theatrical production called “Native Gardens.”

The Native Landscapes & Garden

Center hosted six interns this year, coming from all four corners of the United States.

While SCCF gives all its interns handson training in horticulture, biology, ecology, and conservation to these recent college graduates, the interns come with their enthusiasm and willingness to work hard.

Much of the Garden Center’s daily tasks would not be accomplished without their help, and their efforts are greatly appreciated!

In addition to Landscaping for Wildlife housecalls, our staff designed and installed over 30 landscapes this year, regularly maintained approximately 25 private yards and City parks, and kept our two acres of demonstration gardens looking beautiful at the Bailey Homestead Preserve. Our customers purchased over 13,500 plants and over 3,500 bags of mulch or bales of pine straw...all of which is enhancing our native landscapes and increasing our support to local wildlife one yard at a time.

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Our Landscaping for Wildlife housecall program is more popular than ever, reaching 55 households this past year. Members of SCCF may request a personalized consultation for their property, where Garden Center staff give recommendations for native plantings, identify unknown species, and suggest ways to improve wildlife habitat in their yards.

In the Native Landscapes & Garden Center, our biggest event of the year was named Irma! While Hurricane Irma spared our equipment and structures, we had significant damage to some of our trees and newly installed demonstration landscapes here at the Bailey Homestead.

The Native Landscapes & Garden Center was closed for three weeks in order to clean up adequately, and we were extremely thankful for several dozen volunteers who came out and helped with clearing downed vegetation. With their assistance, we were then able to concentrate on chainsawing mature fallen trees as well as straightening and staking smaller trees that was essential for reopening safely to visitors.

Left: SCCF staff and volunteers helping with the Hurricane Irma cleanup.

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Marine Lab Projects Macroalgae in Tarpon Bay

Long-term Anchoring Impacts on Seafloor

Research Associate Mark Thompson collects a sediment core around abandoned vessels. Inset: The sediment core will help in determining the number of invertebrate species and their abundance. Invertebrates are a useful indicator of disturbance.

Lee County spent $1M in derelict vessel removal after Hurricane Irma. The lab staff conducted several sponsored research projects with funding provided by local government agencies. The West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) funded a research study on the effects of long-term vessel anchoring on the invertebrates and seagrass surrounding derelict vessels.

Weather Station Repair Left: The Redfish Pass RECON weather station was destroyed (inset) during Hurricane Irma. The weather station was replaced after a grant was secured from a Lee County navigation and boating improvement program.

Above: Student Intern, Claire Carlson, measured the growth of macroalgae in Tarpon Bay and compared three species and two aquaculture techniques.

Post-Irma Seagrass Density Below: Marine Lab Intern Claire Cook dons her wetsuit on a November day to study seagrass density after Hurricane Irma.

Policy -- Continued from Page 15 Partnerships & Policy Outreach Everglades Update: together with our partners at the Everglades Foundation, our annual Everglades presentation and panel discussion attracted a standing room only crowd.

Everglades Coalition 33rd Annual Conference, the largest gathering of federal, state and local officials, stakeholders and activists included a panel "South Florida Water Quality:

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What's in Our Water?" that featured panelists from the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and a University of Miami Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Scientist was moderated by SCCF Policy Director Wessel.

Chambers: Our partnership with the San-Cap Chamber Government Affairs Committee has expanded to include all the region's local chambers. Providing orientation talks,

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Wildlife & Habitat Management staff: Dustin Lucas, Audrey Albrecht, Kelly Sloan, Lia Kerkes, Andrew Glinsky, Marine Lab staff: (Back row) Dr. Rick Bartleson, A.J. Martignette, Katie Goulder, Ana Defilippo, Jack Brzoza, Bryanna Zachary, Mark Thompson, Jeff Siwicke, Dr. Eric Milbrandt; (Front row) Courtney Thomson, Chris Lechowicz.

Ashley Graham, Claire Carlson and Megan Powers.

Right: SCCF volunteer walkers gathered for Jack Brzoza's post-hatch dig of the rare Kemps ridley nest on Sanibel; 34 hatchlings survived Tropical Storm Alberto.

Right: Kristie Anders and the Marine Lab's Mark Thompson and Dr. Rick Bartleson out on the water with high school students getting college credit through a Florida Atlantic University summer program.

Policy -- Continued from left updates and serving as a trusted resource builds community messaging that can make a difference.

Oxbow & Riverlore Cruises continue to provide a unique and highly sought after perspective on the river, its history, folklore, issues and solutions, as the trip meanders through the historic upriver Caloosahatchee. Trips in the 22nd season were sold out!

Presentations: Rae Ann Wessel was invited to present 14 programs to community groups on the Caloosahatchee and

Everglades, water conditions and growth management issues.

Gifts & Grants: The work of Policy Director Rae Ann Wessel and Policy Assistant Holly Schwartz would not be possible without the generous support of donors Fred and Alice Stanback. Additional support from Robin Krivanek, the Sanibel Island Fishing Club, Arlene Dillon and Dan Wexler, Rick Fioretti, and William Daly is greatly appreciated, as is a grant from the Everglades Foundation.

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Fundraising Events SCCF held three fundraising events in the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2018.

Wines in the Wild — SCCF’s Wines in the Wild – 50th Anniversary Edition returned by popular demand to the beautifully lit and decorated Bailey Homestead Preserve. The November 11 event marked the tenth year that Linda and Tom Uhler, Wines’ founding co-chairs, led a team in creating a magical event and successful fundraiser for SCCF. Sincere thanks for that success goes to Bank of the Islands/Edison National Bank for graciously returning as the Wines in the Wild Presenting Sponsor. A special thank you also goes to Lucy and Paul Roth who generously served as Platinum Sponsors and the Uhlers’ co-chairs for the festivities.

As Danny Morgan’s live music floated through the air, guests strolled around five tasting stations where beautiful pairings of wines and small plates were offered.

Bailey’s General Store reprised their role as the evening’s Wine Sponsor. The five Kitchen Partners offering delicious gourmet food at the stations were The Blue Coyote, Catering by Leslie Adams, Il Cielo, The Sanctuary Golf Club and Sweet Melissa’s Café. Host Committee members, who also helped to

The Bailey Homestead twinkled under the stars at Wines in the Wild. underwrite expenses, were: Gold Sponsors - Brenda and David Bass, Susan and Cliff Beittel, Linda and Wayne Boyd, Tory and Bill Burch, Janie Howland and Jack Thomas, Deborah LaGorce, McCallion & McCallion, Kay and John Morse, Roberta and Philip Puschel, Nancy and Chip Roach, Kris and Doug Ryckman (gracious hosts of the Sponsor Party), Donna and John Schubert, and Laura and Shawn Shaffer.

Silver Sponsors - Sherry and Mark Anderson, Pete Bender, Anne Haslem and Ed Wheeler, Gwenda Hiett-Clements, Phyllis and Ron Gibson, Allison and Chauncey Goss, Shelley and Bill Greggs, Mike Kelly, Diane and Leroy Neitzel, Joyce and Don Rice, Nanelle Wehmann, and

Keller Williams and More Than A Little rocked Beer in the Bushes.

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Martha and John Wolf.

The evening moved into the pavilion for a live auction as well as a tempting dessert buffet staged by Melissa Laidlaw. Dessert Partners included Angelic Desserts, Aux Delices, Cherie’s Sweet Treats, and Sift Bakehouse. Master auctioneer Tom Uhler got the crowd bidding for terrific experiences donated

by Captiva Cruises, Jensen’s Twin Palm Resort and Marina, Jeff Samson/Malia Restaurant, Sanibel Catering Company, Old Captiva House/’Tween Waters Inn, Archer Hotel Napa/Charlie Parker’s Steak House, Joyce and Don Rice, The Blue Coyote, Catering by Leslie Adams, Il Cielo, The Sanctuary Golf Club, Sweet Melissa’s Café, and Norman Love Confections.

With one last look at Pink Tangerine’s event staging, revelers’ departures were sweet and easy thanks to Favors Sponsor Norman Love Confections and Valet Sponsor Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille.

The 7th annual Beer in the Bushes on March 31 was a wonderful success and a good time was had by all! Presenting Sponsor Sanibel Captiva Trust Company was joined by our largest crowd ever on the grounds of the SCCF Nature Center by. Thanks to Jensen’s Twin Palms Resort and Marina for See Fundraising Events on Page 22

Special Events Thanks to all who helped organize and attended the many special events SCCF hosted in FY2017-2018. Among the highlights were: September 17 International Coastal Cleanup – co-hosted by SCCF and Keep Lee County Beautiful October 31 50th Anniversary Birthday Lunch November 11 Wines In The Wild - 50th Anniversary Edition November 14 Everglades Update co-hosted by SCCF and Everglades Foundation Business Roundtable November 30 December 12 Annual Membership Meeting/Cocktail Party and Brush of Excellence Presentation to Jim 2018 Brush of Excellence winner Jim Sprankle with his Sprankle kingfisher sculpture, which was won by sea turtle volunDecember 16 Audubon Christmas Bird Count teer Phil Wheyman.

Evenings at the Homestead - Banded Bird Travels February 6 February 9 Benefactors Brunch February 19 President's Day Open House Chamber After-Hours co-hosted by SCCF and Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille February 26 Volunteer Appreciation Garden Party February 27 Evenings at the Homestead - Green Sea Turtle Telemetry March 5 Conservation Forum - Water Quality Update March 20 March 27 Evenings at the Homestead - Python Hunting in Southwest Florida Beer in the Bushes March 31 Tennis/Pickleball Tournament - Raising a Racquet for Conservation at The Sundial April 7-8 Business Roundtable April 12 Earth Day Lecture/Presentation with Luminaid Representative and display of more hurricane April 22 power outage survival ideas by Kristie and Red Anders.

Sample of Upcoming Events this Season 2018 November 9 Wines In The Wild December 8 Meet and Greet with the CEOs December 11 Annual Membership Meeting and the 2019 Brush of Excellence Presentation

2019 February 6 February 22 March 5 April 6 April 22

Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture Benefactors Brunch Volunteer Appreciation Garden Party Beer in the Bushes — Date to be confirmed Earth Day Presentation/ Brush of Excellence Drawing

Chris Lechowicz (photo left, far left) gave a presentation on invasive Pythons at the March 27 Evening at the Homestead.

Dates and topics for this season's presentations are still being coordinated as of press time.

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Fundraising Events -- Continued from Page 20 helping us once again as the Band Sponsor, allowing us to get funky with Keller Williams and More Than A Little. For generously providing travel expenses for the band this year, we thank Richard and Feyza Shipley.

This event could not have been the success it was if not for the extra attention from our in-kind sponsors. We are very grateful to Point Ybel Brewing Company for taking on the task of coordinating all of our craft beer samples this year.

Great White Grill has once again joined us by providing a vast selection of craft beer from their vaults. The incredible art on site (and the “Secret Disco”) was graciously provided by the entire Priestley family; Dan, Alissa, Miles, and Levi!

We appreciate Bailey’s General Store for providing wine for the non-beer drinkers as well as catering an amazing Brew Crew experience on the water hosted by Brad Junghans and all our friends at Captiva Cruises. Catering by Leslie Adams once again coordinated the variety of food trucks providing much needed sustenance throughout the evening.

Island Taxi has been an essential partner in helping with our transportation needs throughout the year!

Beer in the Bushes would not be such a successful fundraiser without the generous support of Keg Sponsors: Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille Sanibel and Captiva, David and Brenda Bass, Superior Title, and Pfeifer Realty Group; Growler Level Sponsors: Trader’s 2, Deborah La Gorce, and Philip and Roberta Puschel; Pint Glass Sponsors: Island Inn, RE/MAX of the Islands Sales and Vacation Rentals, McQuade Inc., Deep End Pool Services; and our Brew Crew: Elaine Adler, Bill and Tory Burch, Bill and Bridget Chandler, Amanda Curran and Dustyn Corace, Chris Davison, Blake and Jan Devitt, Ron and Phyllis Gibson, Roseanne Giordani, Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc., Bill and Shelly Greggs, Al and Sally Hanser, Marty and Brenda Harrity, Gwenda Hiett-Clements, John, Jim, and Dave Jensen, Calli Johnson, Mike Kelly, Deborah La Gorce, Matzaluna Restaurant, Ellen Mayeron and Mark McQuade, John and Kay Morse, Diane and Leroy Neitzel, Mary Ellen and Eric Pfeifer, Roberta and Philip Puschel, John Nader, Pam and Clark Rambo, Don and Joyce Rice, Chip and Nancy Roach, Linda and Tom Uhler, Nanelle Wehmann, and Mike Billheimer. and Mary Ann Williams/Landmark Design of Sanibel/ In April 90 players joined SCCF for the 26th Annual Tennis and Pickleball Tournament to "Raise A Racquet for Conservation" at the Sundial Beach Resort and Spa. This weekend fundraising event for the Foundation included lunch, See Fundraising Events on Page 26

Operating Financial Statement July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Income: Expenses: Unrestricted Contributions/Memberships $1,470,512 Marine Laboratory $610,526 ** Marine Laboratory $228,750 Wildlife & Habitat Management $468,688 ** Environmental Education/ Environmental Education/

Natural Resource Policy $276,565 Natural Resource Policy $388,983 ** Native Landscapes & Garden Center $260,939 Native Landscapes & Garden Center $395,338 Special Events $227,149 Communications/Public Relations/ ** Wildlife & Habitat Management $220,618 Fundraising $280,342 *** Endowment Support for Operating $155,090 Administrative $367,148 Misc. Income $70,565 General Operations $177,291 Nature Center Admissions $14,365 Insurance $99,663

Special Events $88,224

* Carry Forward to FY 2018-2019 $48,351

Total Operating/Project Income $2,924,554 Total Operating/Project Expenses $2,924,554

* Designated Funds and Grant Income are carried forward to the next fiscal year as projects continue. ** Program income, Designated contributions, Grants, Contracts and specific Program Area Endowment, 5% of the past 12-quarter average *** 5% of the average value for the last 12 quarters

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Legacy Funds The December 12, 2017 Annual Membership Meeting saw the induction of new members to the Legacy Society — created to thank members for helping SCCF grow its endowment through outright gifts or estate planning.

Robert Ervein III and Jerry Churchill were inducted posthumously and thanked for generously remembering SCCF in their estate planning. Longstanding and valued SCCF member Doris Hardy was also inducted, and used the occasion to share memories of her involvement with SCCF’s mission over the years. They and all Legacy Society members are recognized here in the Society’s roster and have our sincere appreciation.

The Endowment Committee continued to manage the investment of the endowment funds and recommend the annual allocation of endowment funding to the operating budget. Under their care, and dependent on vacillating market conditions, SCCF saw a new milestone of $6 million in total endowment funding during FY2017-2018.

The Legacy Fund endowments as of the June 30, 2018 close of the fiscal year increased to $6,050,762. This past year, at the direction of the Endowment Committee, the Board of Trustees transferred $229,158 toward operating and program support. That support figure represents 5 percent of the average total endowment fund value over the previous 12 quarters.

Program support is distributed through six endowment

funds reflective of SCCF’s program areas: • The Preservation Fund, supporting SCCF’s mission and general operations • The Wildlife & Habitat Management Fund, fostering management of our conservation lands • The Landscaping for Wildlife Fund, helping the Native Landscape & Garden Center to bring native landscaping to homes, businesses, and transitional corridors • The Environmental Education Fund, underwriting staff educators and their program outreach • The Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Fund, supporting our work with threatened loggerheads and other endangered sea turtles • The Marine Laboratory Fund, endowing research, monitoring and public policy activities for the watershed surrounding Sanibel and Captiva We are thankful to all the Legacy Society members who have used various planned giving vehicles to support the Legacy Funds. If you have endowed SCCF’s work through a planned gift or your estate planning, we hope you will inform us so we may thank you now for the gift you have planned for the future. We would like to recognize you as new Legacy Society members at our Annual Membership Meeting on December 11, 2018.

Legacy Society Members Tom and Mimi Adams Bill* and Margery* Angst AWC Family Foundation Nancy Bacon* Charlotte Baker* Armand and Beverly Ball Edward Beattie* Malcolm Beattie* Chuck and Sally Bisbee Helen Blomquist* F. N. Bowles, Jr.* Bill and Ruth Brooks Tory and Bill Burch Claudia Burns Dick and Mary Butler Anonymous* Yolanda Cannon Adelaide Cherbonnier* Jerry R. Churchill* Sue and Clay Cook Peter Blaze Corcoran Nancy and Richard Curtin, M.D. Don* and Carolyn DeCoster Meleanor and Donald Deming Ruth Deuber* * We remember

Elizabeth Eagleton Robert Ervien, III* Millie B. Ford* Roni Jo Freer* Andrea and Phil Gainer Charles and Janet Gleason Mary Foster Godin* John Gorbatch* Phyllis and Glen* Gresham Bill* and Nancy Hanger Bob* and Jane* Hanger Al and Sally Hanser Doris Hardy Gwenda Hiett-Clements and Len Clements* Bill and Tina Hillebrandt Dr. Charles Holland* Harry Huizenga* Larry* and Jeannette James Linda and Greg Jennings Natalie Jivoff Louise Johnson Virginia and Thomas Johnson Martha Kaemmer Joan* and Wally Kain Kind World Foundation

John and Wendy Kindig Stephen and Barbara* King Kip* and Andrea Koss Deborah and John* La Gorce Barbara Lensing Virginia Letourneau Sally Lichtenstein Sally Lupfer Bob and Tricia* Maxeiner Gwendolyn McCullen* Nancy McDowell Keith Moffat Anne Nobles and David Johnson Edward B. Nobles* Alice M. O’Brien Foundation Bill* and Betsy* Pugh John D. Purdy* Philip and Roberta Puschel John Raffensperger, M.D. and Susan Luck, M.D. Sally Reed* Joyce and Don Rice Jack* and Rose* Rogers Don and Nancy Rolley Lucy and Paul Roth Sabety Family Foundation

Robert E. Schneider Foundation – Dick Schneider John Schork* John* and Florence* Scott Emily B. Shane* Sallie and Gardner* Soule Sovereign People Internship Fund Evelyn Spencer* David Stanley Vesta Stearn* Linda Sturgis* Ann Talcott Barbara Tobin Linda and Tom Uhler Gretchen Valade Theodora Vander Maazen* Judy Wellons Jane Werner* Bob Wigley* Debra Williamson Pat Wilmeth* Bill* and Ann Wollschlager Barbara Wood* Virginia Zahn*

Legacy Society Members as of November 2018

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Annual Giving & Update on the Marine Lab Capital Campaigns Annual giving is always a challenging fundraising task, and that was especially true during FY20172018. Fortunately, despite the understandable loss of a major grant from years past, SCCF members rose to the occasion to maintain a conservative and balanced budget. Sincere thanks to all who increased the size of their donations, and those who made second gifts, after hearing the news of our fundraising difficulties.

Please take a moment to review the names of all the donors who supported SCCF in so many ways during FY2017-2018. Their gifts made all the difference for maintaining cash flow and demonstrating matching funds for public sector grant proposals.

There is also great news to share about the new Marine Lab facility. Following the old adage that good thinks are worth waiting for, the new building was

finally ready for move-in beginning in August 2018.

That momentous transition was preceded by three extraordinary capital campaigns, the last of which was completed in FY2017-2018.

As first reported in the FY2013-2014 annual report, a small group of SCCF donors generously, quietly and quickly raised more than $400,000 in matching funds to build a state-of-the-art Marine Lab facility in an unprecedented public/private partnership with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the J.N. “Ding�

Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

In FY2015-2016, we turned our attention to funding the furniture and equipment needs at the Lab. Through longtime supporters Carol and Larry Strange, the George and Miriam Martin Foundation issued a challenge grant to get the furniture and equipment

Special Thanks to: Fred and Alice Stanback Keith, Pat & Samantha Campbell The Campbell Foundation Richard and Feyza Shipley Shipley Foundation, Inc. Jackie and Roy Sweeney Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Robert and Elizabeth Nanovic The Wescustogo Foundation Philip and Roberta Puschel Anonymous

Deborah La Gorce James & Vedna Welch Foundation Mary Jo Boler Boler Family Foundation The Haas Family The Logos Fund of The Luzerne Foundation Bruning Foundation William W. Pugh Lee Anne Tauck L.A.T. Foundation Sally Lupfer

John and Kay Morse Jim and Gaye Pigott Linda and Wayne Boyd Tom and Sue Pick AWC Family Foundation Steven G. King SEBA Foundation Cathy Linnemann Dave and Ellen Raisbeck Bank of the Islands/ Edison National Bank Joan and William Grabe Rod and Gerry Verblaauw James and Dulce Doss Joyce and Don Rice Edward and Ellinor Hayward

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Todd and Barbara Bluedorn Frank and Pat Middendorf Captiva Cruises, Inc. Middendorf Family Foundation Lucy and Paul Roth Susan Slavik Williams Leah and Doug Beck The Donald Slavik Family Foundation Nancy Dehmlow John and Donna Schubert Dehmlow Family Fund Gwendolyn and Robert McCullen Barbara and Tom Dunham Gretchen and Mark Banks Drs. John G. Raffensperger and Sally Wilmeth and Kim Wilmeth Miller Susan Luck Patricia Smith Wilmeth Fund of the Evelyn Rose and Jonathan Silverman Greater Milwaukee Foundation Ed Wheeler and Anne Haslem Marcia T. MacKinnon Bette Harig Blake and Jan Devitt Francine McGuire Robert E. Schneider Foundation Todd and Karen Roberts

Peter and Peggy Rosenblum Sanibel Captiva Trust Company Brad and Shelli Stanback Carol and Larry Strange George and Miriam Martin Foundation

capital campaign started. As we rolled into FY2016-2017, SCCF Trustee Richard Shipley and the Shipley Foundation picked up the torch and announced a significant new challenge grant to complete the Lab’s interior buildout. Many thanks to the Strange Family as well as Richard and Feyza Shipley, and all who responded to their challenges, for giving our marine scientists the resources they need to continue their essential research and monitoring activities.

This past year, the final piece of the puzzle was found. With

an extraordinary lead gift from The Campbell Foundation, the Lab scientists were able to design and order a 32-foot research vessel that will greatly expand their on-water capabilities. The boat will be named the R/V Norma Campbell for Foundation Chairman Keith Campbell’s mother and Foundation President Samantha Campbell’s grandmother. She will be christened in December 2018 and we look forward to sharing the many ways she will be put to good use. Sincere thanks are shouted from the rooftops to The Campbell Foundation.

Special Thanks to: Tom and Mimi Adams Nancy and John Ake "Diego" Anonymous Jeffrey P. Beale Cliff and Susan Beittel Franz and Carolyn Bidinger Bill and Tory Burch Fran Cameron Capital Group Charitable Foundation of the Islands Ralph and Billye Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dandridge Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille Janet M. Frane

David Frane and Charla Gabert Mr. Theodore H. Gasteyer Doug and Sherry Gentry Alice and Rick Godfrey Bill and Shelley Greggs Elizabeth D. Hanson Pat Harig Marty and Brenda Harrity Jeff Hedden Gwenda Hiett-Clements John & Carolyn Talbot Hoagland Anne C. Hobson Stephanie Holscher Bear Bob and Lamee Holscher Charitable Trust

Bill and Margie Abraham Howell-Adams Family Foundation The Whitehurst-Aldrich Family Fund Ambu Yoga/Yali Zawady TD Ameritrade Clearing Mr. and Mrs. Guy Arvia Asplundh Foundation Michael and Christine Attardo Barnacle Phil's North Captiva Landings, LLC David and Brenda Bass Thomas and Carol Berger Mr. Christopher J. Berman Laura J. DeBruce and Jeffrey L. Blackman Gene and Lynne Blanc Patricia Bodiford John and Mary Ann Boorn Kevin Bowden & Candice Ethridge-Bowden Mr. Donald W. Bradford Bill and Ruth Brooks Lisa S. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Brunsing Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Buehler John and Debra Bullock Andrew T. Burns Family Suzanne Bush and Bruce Malkin Carol & Cameron Campbell Mayri and Dean Caple Captiva Civic Association Dan and Donna Casey Barbara Chappell Mrs. Vibeke R. Christensen Bill and Mary Christison Meredith and Eugene Clapp Karen Clarke and Barbara Bolt Cynthia Clemson Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society Susan and Chris Coile Gary and Diane Cole Claude & Marsha Crawford Amanda B. Cross Dick and Nancy Curtin Patrick and Kathryn Daley K. Ann Dempsey

Mrs. Jeannette M. James Jensen's On The Gulf Jensen's Twin Palm Resort Marina Sonya Keene and John Moy Mike Kelly Wendy and John Kindig Robin Kirk Robin C. Krivanek Lawson Family Charitable Foundation Fred and Judith Mancheski S. Todd and Leanne Marcum Jeanette and Steve Mihaly Carl & Christine Neumann Anne Nobles and David Johnson

Ruth A. Deuber Mr. Robert Ditton DonateWell Eaton Vance Matching Gift Program Barbara and Jim Egan Ms. Janet Egeland Dennis and Susan Eichner Jim and Sharon Ellen Charitable Fund Tom and Joan Feeley Joanne and Manny Fernandez Mika and David Filkins Hans and Leslie Fleischner Mr. and Mrs. John H. Freund Mr. and Mrs. William J. Gibney Mr. and Mrs. Ron Gibson Magda and Tony Golobic Jim and Susan Goodfellow Jim & Maureen Gorman Chauncey and Allison Goss Porter and Mariel Goss Andy Burns Mrs. Leone A. Graham Stan and Connie Grayson Mrs. Phyllis Gresham Walter and Emily Gross Bruce and Jeanne Grossnickle Skinner Famly Fund of the Door County Community Foundation, Inc. Rudolf F. Haffenreffer and Mallory Marshall Richard and Barbara Hansen Mrs. Laura N.Hansen Al and Sally Hanser Doris Davey Hardy Marilyn and Charlie Hart Katherine S. Hauser, M.D. Spencer and Odette Hays Andria and Paul Heafy Richard A. Henry and Virginia A. McKay Herman Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hess David and Catherine Hogan David and Diana Huggin William and Laurel Hughes Dr. George E. Irwin, Jr.

Dave and Ellen Petrick Pfeifer Realty Group Tom Rathbone Chip and Nancy Roach Robert Rauschenberg Foundation The Francis & Kathleen Rooney Foundation Douglas and Kristen Ryckman Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts Cynthia M. Sargent Jocarno Fund John and Shirley Schlossman Peter and Chris Schluter Barbara Shane Jane and Buzz Shepard

Island Inn Debbie Jaeger Dick and Mary Jalkut Janice Michelle Foundation, Inc. The Jeffrey Family Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey Jerry and Betsy Johnson HRK Foundation Wally Kain Karen Bell and The Bell Team Barbara and George Karr Joy Street Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Lacovara Daniel and Jane Lautermilch Caroline LeGette Mark and Kelly Linnemann Nick and Linda Linsmayer Maureen Livingston Bob and Carol Lloyd Rosalie Lopopolo and Katherine Shepard Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Mackall Jr. Melvin and Carol Manker Gene and Linda Massey Gene's Books Mr. and Mrs. Donald Maurer Bob Maxeiner.

John and Kathy McCabe James and Susan McCallion Susan W. McDowell Judith L. McLaughlin Jack and Inky Meng Tom and Pam Miller Gary and Joyce Miller Patricia and Attila Molnar Leon and Frances Morsillo Mr. and Mrs. Michael Munz-Jones Albert F. Nagel Diane and Leroy Neitzel Enid and Marty Packard Frank & Nancy Parsons Foundation Fund, on behalf of Doug and Mary Lynn Parsons Bob and Mary Ellen Paulson Dale and Jeri Peterson The McWilliams/Piraino Family Foundation

Howard and Brenda Sheridan Strada Education Network Ann H. Talcott Breese O. Tomick Linda and Tom Uhler The Raymond John Wean Foundation Nanelle Wehmann Flo and Kirk Williams John and Martha Wolf John and Linda Wulff Bill and Patty Zimmerman A Component Fund of the Maine Community Foundation

Sam and Kelly Powers Dan and Pam Prevo Thomas and Karen Ragatz Mr. and Mrs. Lamson Rheinfrank, Jr. Geoff and Robbie Roepstorff J. Stanley and Patricia C. Rogers Bruce and Joan Rogers Hiram Rogers and Jean Gauger Don and Nancy Rolley Maria Ruelens-Van Gorp Sanibel Island Fishing Club Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club Sargent Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John W. Schmidlin James and Kathleen Schubert Chris and Jennifer Schwenk Laura and Shawn Shaffer Shark Shootout Charities, Inc. Rick and Martha Siders Ronald and Josephine Smith Sallie Soule Jim and Patty Sprankle Staritch Foundation, Inc. Peter and Linda Sturtevant Superior Title/Amanda Curran Catherine H. Taylor Jack Thomas.

Traders Cafe Leanne Freas Trout Foundation Roxanne Van Bokkelen Mr. and Mrs. William H. Vanderbilt Bill and Judy Walter The WesaDoe Fund Phil and Tina Weyman Marilyn C. White Kathy Wiesemann Penny Wilkinson and Dick Boehning Linda and Jim Winn Mr. Robert C. Winters Alice and Blake Wood

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Fundraising Events -- Continued from Page 22 T-shirts, glass awards, and a raffle drawing for a Lucas Century glass bowl. Thank you to our tournament sponsors: Wayne and Linda Boyd, Barbara Chappell, Diego, Dave and Ellen Petrick, and Barbara and Todd Bluedorn; and Carolyn Bidinger, Phillip and Roberta Pushel, Tory and Bill Burch, Robin Kirk, Paul and Lucy Roth, Tom and Mimi Adams, Dan Cohn, Don Aldridge, Deborah LaGorce, Tom Rizzo, Kurt Peters, Graham Ritts, Ryan Martinson, and Karen Bell.

Far left: Ron Rosen and Rob Moore.

Left: Barbara Chappell.

Members & Supporters

For 50 years, SCCF has been grateful to be a part of this very special community. We are looking forward to the next 50 years!

Thank you!

Members & Supporters Life Members (Individuals and Businesses): TOTAL MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS:

3,151 576 3,727

Volunteers

Volunteers

Program Area No. of: People Hours Board of Trustees and Committees 27 2,965 12 943 Captiva Cruises Wildlife Cruise docents Carpentry Crew (Hammerheads) 11 2,168 Marine Laboratory 26 325 22 539 Native Landscapes & Garden Center Nature Center Office and Education, 23 2,200

Program Area No. of: People Hours 90 4,000 Sea Turtle Conservation Program (not all hours have been reported) Shorebird Monitoring 11 352 18 406 Special Events Trail Blazers/Wildlife & Habitat Management 12 383 8 121 Trail Guides Weeds and Seeds 11 513 TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS 253 14,509

Thank you to all the members of our SCCF Family

Thanks to all of the individuals, families and businesses who have helped to support our mission with your gifts of time, talent and treasure.

Dr. and Mrs. William Aarons, Jr. Ralph and Ellen Abele Mrs. Helen S. Ackerman Mr. James P. Ackerman Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Adam Dawn E. Adams Donna Adams and Marvin Richards Jane and Don Adams Mr. and Mrs. John H. Adler Susan Ahlcrona & Dennis Trooien Thomas and Carol Aikenhead Larry and Shirley Akins Victoria and Robert Akins Mr. and Mrs. David R. Albright Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Albright Martha Alcorn Donald and Marilyn Aldridge Beatrice and Heywood Alexander Michael and Judith Alexander Jack and Frances Allen Mr. and Mrs. Delbert E. Allen Bob Allen Michael and Tiffanie Alleva

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Benjamin Alman Linda and Pablito Almira Deborah and Jeffrey Almo Dianne Altieri Gigi Alvarez AmazonSmile American Online Giving Foundation, Inc. Carol Ammick and Bill Moonan Mr. Lawrence J. Amon Red and Kristie Anders Mr. John Andersen Lawrence T. Anderson Brian and Susan Anderson Roger Anderson Hillary and Benjamin Anderson Katherine B. Andersen Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation Michael D. Anderson Joe and Leslie Anding Mr. and Mrs. Harold P. Andrews Christine and Paul Andrews Thomas Andrews

Sue Angle Tom and Linda Annesley Wendy and James Annis Mary Lee Anthony Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Antonini Teresa Anzalone Missy Apmann Mr. and Mrs. Jon Apmann Mr. Lawrence D. Appel and Mrs. Ellen M. Dunn Ms. Patricia H. Appino Marc and Jody Applegate David and Suzanne Arch Sally Jo and Todd Archer Karen Ardolino Edward and Joanne Armbruster Mr. and Mrs. Bob Arment Mr. and Mrs. Dale E. Armstrong Mrs. Elsa G. Arndt Ann Griffith Ash Kelly and Eric Asplundh Joyce and Mike Assar Mr. and Mrs. Patrick V. Auletta

Christiane and Michael Auracher Christiane and Joachim Auracher Laura and Stephen Avakian James Babb Gary and Marsha Bach Dr. Donald M. Bachman and Dr. Karen B. Back Drs. Roger and Marilyn Bachmann Back Bay Property Services Frances J. Slane and Bruce M. Badenoch William Badgley and Carol McEntee Cathy and Jerry Bagby Priscilla Baggett Mary Lou Bailey Bailey's General Store Jacquelyn and Mark Bain Rich Baker and Rebekah Anderson Barry and Janette Baker John Baker and Barbara Bayliff Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bakke Anne and Joseph Balboni Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Balch

Mike and Terry Baldwin Erika and Michael Ball Morris and Lynn Ballen Dana Ballinger Doug and Lu Bannerman Harmon and Ann Banning Greg and Judy Baran Terry and Carolyn Baranouskas Mrs. Noel Barbee George and Molly Barbee Harry Barbee Juliet and Robert Barber John and Judy Barbieri Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Barcan George Barkely Linda Barker Ms. Christine Barnes Lisa and Brian Barney Richard Baron Joseph Barone Mrs. Eleanor M. Barr Mr. Brian Barriager Tim Barry

Mary H. Bartold Patricia Barton Rebecca Cory & Tom Batcheller Jennifer Bates Ms. Betty Bates Mr. David Baum Barbara Baumecker Antje Baumgarten Garrett Bayrd Mr. David J. Beal Frank Beans and Anne Yager Dianne June Bear Louin and Jane Beard David and Marie-Pierre Bechthold Lowell and Myrna Beck Carol Becker Dan and Caroline Beckman Mrs. Elizabeth Beeson Jane and Jim Bell Christopher Bellows Benchmark General Contractors Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Bennett Frank and Myra Bennett

Thank you for your support of our mission with your gifts of time, talent and treasure.

Charles Bennett Michael and Margie Bennett Amy Bennett Bob and Sara Berendt Donna and Greg Bergamo Bruce and Carolyn Bergen David and Esta Berger Fran and Harvey Berger Drs. Daniel J. Bergmann and Debra A. Dill-Bergmann Stuart and Sandra Berke Orla Berry Larry A. Bettcher Kathryn Bielefeld Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Bielfelt Leah Biery Kathy Biggs Gary and Cheryl Biltgen Bill and Kim Birck Ms. Denise Biscardi Mr.Bill Black Robert and Winifred Blacklow Carol and David Blanchflower Cathy and Henry Block Dr. John C. Bloom Blue Coyote Charles Boast and Marsha Clinard Dr. and Mrs. Steven F. Boc Steve Bodenheimer Brian Bodkin Lynn and Robert Bolz Jack and Helen Boorman Sandy Bordiuk Pat and Mike Boris Kathleen and John Borkoski Doug and Meg Born Michelle and Derek Bornhorst Christina and Paul Borthwick Bill and Jaye Boswell Regina and Michael Boucher Lesley Anne Simmons and James Boughton Marion Boultbee Adam Bowman Bruce Bowser and Suzann Wilson Bowser David and Jane Boxell Mrs. Odette Brabec Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Braciszewski Chris and Matti Bradley Guy Bradshaw Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Katie Branam Carole Brannan Drs. Martin and Roberta Braun Suzanne Braunstein William and Georgiana Bray Merile Brendel Steven Brendle Ray Brennan John and Catherine Bridge Claudia Bringe Kathryn Brintnall Katharine and Doug Britton Beate Benz & Manuel Brocke-Benz William H. Brondyk Christopher Brookhouse Ruth Brooks Joanna and Christopher Broszeit Sara and David Brown Mr. and Mrs. Dickson G. Brown Sarah Brown Margaret Brown

Emma Crowder Brown Ken and Susan Brown Steven and Patty Brown Roger and Barbara Bruene Harold Bruner Amanda Bryant Coral and James Bryja Peter and Anne Brymer Debbie N Bubley Brian and Kay Bucher Jeff and Cindy Buchta Kevin and Mary Lue Buescher Robert and Helen Buhner Susan Mullins-Burgess & Richard Burgess, Jr. Judy and Bob Burgstahler Steven and Gail Burke Sean-Patrick Burke James Burnett David and Barbara Burnett John and Becky Burnham Keith Burnham Joshua & Betsy Burns Jonathan and Rosaland Fay Burroughs Thomas and Cheryl Burwell Mr. and Mrs. Klaus Burzin Mr. Jim L. Butkiewicz Peter & Sandra Butler Jeannette Q. Byers Ms. Bonnie L. Byrne Roseanne Byrne Richard and Laura Byrnes Mrs. Carol L. Bytnar Betsy and Chris Cain Shannon Caldwell Dr. Mark T. Calkin and Ms. Melissa M. Calkin Sandra L. Calkins David Callif Caloosa Bird Club Bruce and Joan Cameron Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John G. Campbell Roland and Glenda Campbell Gayle and David Campbell George and Lynne Campean Mrs. Christine A. Cannella Anne Cannon Paul and Cynthia Caouette Sara and Ron Capece Denise and Andrew Carnell Fay M. Carney Ms. Mary Lou Carpenter Anna Maria Jokovicn-Carr & Christopher Carr Daryl and Ann Carter Kathryn Sikorski & Joseph Caruso Jennifer Erskine and Bryan Cashin Mrs. Barbara Cassavell Mary Caston Catering by Leslie Adams Michelle Greene & Timothy Cerullo Reynolds & Barbara Challoner, Hammock Fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Sylvia E. Chamberlin Katherine Chapel Tammy Chastain Roger and Nancy Chaufourneir Walter B. Cheatham Philip and Deborah Cheevers

Cherokee School Kindergarten Inquiry Class Diane and Gary Chesley Melissa Chikote Children's Surgical Associates The Chingo Foundation Bob and Elaine Chito Paul and Vickie Christianson Elizabeth S. Christison Scott and Penny Chrysler Chubb Charitable Foundation Phil and Sandy Cianciola Allan Ciha and Christine Milligan-Ciha Leslie Cimino The Cipriano Family Lynne Clanahan Jim and Amy Clapp John and Judith Clark Constance and Russell Clark Karen and Glen Clark Diane Clarke Ms. Carol A. Cleave Jeffrey and Rebecca Clemens Alix Cleveland Tamsan A. Cleveland Dennis J. and Mary P. Clifford Bob and Ronna Cline Shannon and Kevin Clinton Colleen Coakley Ted Code Ann and Roger Cogswell Dr. and Mrs. Michael H. Cohen Daniel and Candance Cohn Mr. Henry A. Cohn Lauren and Frances Coile David and Patrice Colander Tina and Bill Colehower David and Robin Coleman Jeanene and Kenneth Coleman James Columbo & Merry Merryfield Donna B Conaway Larry and Mary Ann Condit Mr. Thomas J. Conley June Conley Barbara Conolly Penny E. Conover Deborah and Dennis Conta Michael and Susan Conti James L.Convey and Kathleen Busick Barbara McGonegal-Cook & Alan Cook Drs. Sue and Clay Cook Don and Judy Cook Barbara and Tom Cooley James and Anne Cooper Megan Cooper Sally Cooper and Claudia Hoffmann Mr. and Mrs. William A. Copeland Nancy J. Coram Jeannelle and Robert Corbin Stephen Corbin Heather and Sean Corey Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cornell Finbarr M. Corr Henry Dale Corsi Douglas Coupar Lori Covert Mike Cox Mike and Melanie Coyne Ms. Joyce Craig Noelle and Bruce Cramer

Richard Crane Nelson Crawford Carolyn Cray Darcy and Keith Creevy Mike Creevy Dr. and Mrs. William Crockett Chett Cross Lynn Jacobs & Douglas Crowell Susan and William Cruikshank Cathy and Jim Cryder Judy Csiki-Sarsby & Laszlo Csiki Martin Cull Bill and Cathie Cummings Regina and Thomas Cunningham Mrs. Margaret Currie Tom and Margaret Curtin Mr. George E. Curtis Michael Cusack Mark Cushing John and Kathie Cutler Cheryl and Tom D'Altrul Mr. and Mrs. Allen DaGue John and Bonnie Dale Mr. Stephen Dalton Mr. William F. Daly, Jr. Peter and Sue Danford Bill Daniels Rev. Dr. John H. Danner and Linda Bradbury-Danner Bruce and Patricia Davenport Linda and Jerry Davenport Dr. and Mrs. Simeon David Ms. Patricia L. Davidson Rebecca D. Davidson Holly A. Davies Dr. and Mrs. Charles K. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Davis Ivan and Janiece Davis Dr. and Mrs. James Davis Henry Davis Alexandre Davison Glenda and Lindsay Dawson Steve and Diana Day Matthew and Nancy Daynard Jonathan Dean Jeff and Susan Dean David and Sandra Debes Edward and Cynthia Debus Irving Decatur and Cecile Derouin Mr. and Mrs. John P. Decker Dan and Gina Deddens Deep End Pool Service Darcy and Augustin Delago Abigail DeLoache Richard L. Deming Richard and Sarah DeMink Judy J. Denault Heather and Kurt Denchfield John and Nancy DeNicolo Mr. Dana A. Dennis Tom and Mary Beth Denzer Jack and Ann deRaismes Autumn Fletcher-Derby & Michael Derby Virginia Dermott Henry J. DeRonck Dennis and Laura Deroy Jane A. Desforges and Michael White Kay and Randy Devore Anne Dickerson and Dan Abramson Connie and Peter Dickinson

W. Patrick Dickson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dicorpo John and Signe Diem Kristin Digirolamo & Stephen Melpignano Arlene Dillon and Dan Wexler Bob Dineen Mr. and Mrs. Victor DiOrio, Jr Peter J. Dirico, Jr. Ted and Tina Ditchek Diversey Family David and Janet Dix Carolyn Dix Gary Dmoch and Claire Polhemus Steve and Judy Dobson Jim and Lori Dock Margarita and John Doherty Mary Ann and Edwin Dolph Dorothy Donaldson and Aaron Cohen Debra E. Donofrio Paul R. Dooling and Sandra Danussi August Doppes Dorado Property Management Michael and Arlene Doran Janice Doran Mrs. Molly Downing Paul Driscoll Joyce Druege Wanda Dubbe Maria and Kenneth Dubie John and Kathy Dubuque Paul Newman Lawrence R. Dultz and Margaret E. Pappas Jane Dumais Millie Dunbar Scott B. Duncan Lynda and Charlie Dunham Allen C. Dunham Dwight C. Dunlap Michael and Carrie Dunn William andHolly Dunn Katharine duP. Sanger Mrs. Pamela G. du Pont Judith Durbin Harriet Earnest Cynthia and Bruce Easter Mrs. Jean L. Eaton Mr. Daniel Eberly Jerry Edelman and Maryanne Daly Joel and Linda Edinburg Gary Eertmoed Mr. Michael S. Elledge Ronald and Jeannie Ellington Jean & Ronald Ellington Ann Elliott Ms. Pamela B. Ellis Susan Elman Mrs. Sarah Elsing John and Nancy Elting Jean C. Ely Charles and Norma Emerson Brad Engdahl and Pat Layton Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Engen Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Enright, Jr. Randy and Brenda Epperson Chuck and Bonnie Erickson Mr. James L. Eriksson Oliver and Carolyn Esman Norman Essey Ms. Diane L. Esslinger

Edie and Hunt Ethridge John and Judith Evans James and Amber Evans Mary Manthei-Everhart & Millard Everhart Sheila and Michael Faeth Sarah Fairweather Bob and Donna Farrell Mr. Lowell Fay Sally Fekety Bolgos David and Nancy Felker Kathy and Jim Felsenthal Larry Ferguson and Patricia Golden Audrey and Ed Ferman Dr. and Mrs. Balbino Fernandez Frank and Maureen Fernandez Stephanie Ferradino & Amejo Amyot Richard and Connie Ferris Rick Fessel Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Linda and Christopher Fiora Rick Fioretti First Financial Counselors, Inc. Breeon Fisher Dr. Robert H. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Fisher Mary and Gerald Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Fitzgerald Edie and Steve Flagg Ms. Tammy Flaharty Jim and Rose Flaherty Evan and Melissa Flechsig Beryl and Alex Flesh Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Flint James Flitz and Suzanne Summerwill Florida Flower Show Judges Charlotte Flynn Michael and Laura Flynn Glenn Foden Kathryn Forlsund & Sheila McAuley Luann Fortune Mr. William L. Foster Mr. George G. Foster Frances Foster Elizabeth Found Mary Janet Fowler Carol J. Fowler Jim Fowler Richard Fowlkes Bill Fox Catherine and Alvin Fox Bob and Liana Fox Mrs. Elizabeth Fozo Kenny and Christine Frame Kristian Franco Shirley Frank Frank Mangano Foundation Bonnie and Raf Frankel Lisa Franks Donna Fraser Frank and Mary Fravel Sheree and Norman Frede John and Jane Fredericks Michele and Frank French Alice French Mary Anne and Norm Frey Nina Fricke Drs. Tim and Lynn Friedlander Lynette and Bradley Friedman Alan and Dotty Fritze Kate Fulcomer

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Thanks to all of the individuals, families and businesses who have helped...

Allan and Judy Fulkerson James Full Mike and Sue Fuller Mr. Barry Fulmer Diana and Matthew Funchion Marshall and Michelle Funk Family Philanthropic Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Steve and Sandy Gadomski Kimberly Short & Stanley Gage Kathleen and Joseph Gagliardi Mr. and Mrs. George N. Gagliardi Jane and Peter Gaines Peter Galdoni Walter and Methel Gale Thomas W. Gallery Ms. Ruth Gamble Walter Gangi Louise Gara Tammy Gardner William and Marsha Gardner Peter and Joanne Garrett Alan M. and Marilyn Gast Caroline Gay Patricia L. Geadelmann John Gee Kahla Gentry Fred and Barbara George Mr. William E. Gerhardt Carol C. Gertsen Mrs. Carol Gestwicki Sylvia and Fred Ghirardini Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ghublikian Marc and Cheryl Giattini Richard B. Gilbertsen Mary E. Giles Ken and Karen Gill Ann and Bob Gillespie Teague Gilliland Clare and Buzz Gillis Lisa and Michael Gillson Carleen Gilmore Ms. Deborah Gleason Bill & Mardi Glenn Mary Glenn Becky and John Glezen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glick Nancy Godek Christine and Edward Godwin Mr. Ken F. Goebel Tom and Anne Golden Ms. Sue Goldman Elizabeth Goldman Kimberly and Gregg Goldstrohm Carrie Menegigian & Eduardo Goldszal Clara J. Goode Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Goodwin Michael D. Goodwin Emma Leigh Goodwin Dr. Stanley M. Gordon Annette and Mark Gormly Pat and Dave Goulait Donna and Lewis Gould Joan and Ronald Gould Bob and Judy Graber Thomas R. Graham Gram and Hughes Good Vibes Account Mr. Ira Grasgreen Jean and Ed Gray Jim and Mary Graziani Great White Grill

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Helen and Steve Green Tad and Debbie Greene Jim & Gail Jim Greenwood/ Greenwood Consulting Group Jim and Janis Gregg Francesca Greggs Thomas and Elinor Gregor Roger and Shelley Grelle Steve and Jane Gresham Perry Grimes Lynn and Beverly Grimshaw Anette and John Gritti Raymond Grizzle, Ph.D. Steven Groener Ed and Nancy Groenert Ted A. Groshong and Kyle Newell-Groshong Kandee Grossman Jim and Christina Grote Anonymous Walter and Evelyn Guderian Ms. Sally Thorburn and Mr. Chris Guellard Jim and Missy Guida Dr. Jennifer Gundersen Thor and Theresa Gunnlaugsson Jean Gurney Erik Gustafson & Marta Sanchez-Palencia Jon and Connie Gustafson Scott and Valerie Gwilliams Frank Haas Leanne and Michael Haddad Steve and Laurie Hafener Jean R. Haffenreffer The Daniel P. Hagerman Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Mahmood A. Hai Lee and George Haines Carolyn and Charles Haines Paul and Jackie Haley Burton Hall Stephen and Marion Hall Sue Halle and Pat Ward Bob and Nancy Halle Mr. William F. Hallstead Pat Hambleton Eugenia and Jeffrey Hamburg Mr. L.C. Hamilton Mark and Larkin Hammond Joan Handler and C.William Harman Bill and Nancy Hanger Mari and Tim Hanley Madelyn V. Hanlon Arthur and Susan Hanna Jessica Hannan Ed and Sharon Hannon Barbara A. Harcourt Jennifer Hardacre Mrs. Laura S. Harkey Alice Harkness Malcolm and Sue Harpham Don and Judy Harralson Jeff and Amy Harries John J. Harrington and Deborah Marston George C. and Diantha C. Harrington Mrs. Richard Harris Gilbert Harris Helen and William Hartfiel Mr. Thomas S. Hartman Mary and John Hartman

Laurie and Don Hartshorn Jane amd David Hartzell Paul and Ellen Harvey James D. Harvey Michael R. Hasken and Ann B. Oldfather Mildred and Dick Hasselman Julie and William Hathaway Angela and Dain Hatlestad Karen and Jeffrey Hatter Roland and Anja Hauser Peter and Alice Hausmann Stephen G. Hawes and Marvin H. Crawford Mr. Taylor Hay The Hayes Family Kirsten Hayes Susan and Scott Hayward Beth Hayward Jeff Hayward and Madeline Etkin Kellee Hearst Sharon and Bradley Heath Nancy Heck Jennifer and Tom Hecker Dale and Suzette Heeres Hanns and Christel Heidecker Ronald Heider Mr. Wesley M. Heilman III George and Susan Heisler Jerrie Heithaus Jonathan and Nancy Helmreich Tom and Susan Hemphill Annette and Edward Hendrick Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hendrix, Jr. Claudia M. Hennen Susie Henry William and Patricia Hensley Cheri Herbert Ms. Joanne P. Heroy Darryck and Inez Hesketh William E. Heyd Anonymous David Hicks Ms. Elizabeth Hicks Scott A. Higham George & Judy Hiles Stephen Hilger Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Hinckley Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Hirschman Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hislop Mike and Pam Hiza Hope and Ronald Hodges Carol S. Hodges Mrs. Margaret Porter Hoel Marlene Hoffman James Hoffman John Hoffman Mr. William J. Hoffner & Ms. Martha J. Mulloy Paul and Patricia Hogan Mary and Edward Holden Peter and Donna Holden Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Holen Cheri Hollis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holloway Stuart and Carol Holmer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Homoya Ms. Linda Hooper Herbert and Barbara Hoover Patty Hopkins Emmett Horvath Greg and Joan Hoskins

Raymond Hott Bob and Joanne Houillon Mike and Rosie Houk Kelli Lucas & Edward Houser Jean Howard Jolene Howard Luke Howard Karen Howard Mr. and Mrs. William T. Howard Janie Howland Ms. Linda A. Huffington Tom Hughes Pauline and Thomas Hughes Kathleen Fairbaim & Michael Hullihan Barbara and Richard Hults Kristi and Matthew Hunter Dee and Don Hunter Sam and Polly Huntington Mrs. Margaret Hupfeldt Jeff and Linda Huttenburg Drew and Maryann Huzar Pat S. Hyde Rick and Lori Hypes IBM Corporation - Matching Grants Program Il Cielo Mike and Darlene Ilten Heinz Imhof Hanspeter and Claudine Imholtz Fred Immermann Susan Davenport & Gary Internicola Ms. Anne H. Isbister Island Taxi Tom Jones Elizabeth and Michael Ivers Jessy Jacobs Mr. Randall M. Jacobs Michael Jacobson Douglas and Jane Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Kent Jager Anita Jarrell Dorothy Jaworski James and Susan Jefferson Mrs. Nancy Jeffrey Vicki Jenkins Lynn Jenness & Don Hendrich Linda and Greg Jennings Vibeke Jensen Kevin and Jewel Jensen Mark and Janice Jernigan Tom and Kathy Jessen Elaine and Greg Job Anne and David Joffe Gina Jogan John Gee & Co. Mr. Thomas R. Johnson Win and Rita Johnson Ken and Sandy Johnson Kathryn and Clark Johnson Barry and Leslie Johnson Jennifer and Terry Johnson Jan and Michael Johnson Sara Johnston Lisa Franks & Thomas Jones Allison Ryder and David Jones Curtis Jones John F. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Jones III Edwin and Suzanne Jordan Sara and Matthew Joyce Ms. Bess Joyner Sherry and Craig Jurasinski

JustGive K & K Super - Blend, LLC/Ken Boyce Ellen Kahler Lindsay Kahler Aric Kaiser Parviz and Helen Kambin Carol Kane Irene Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kaufman Marilee Kaufman Steven Kaufman Mr. and Mrs. John S. Kavalunas Annette R. Kawecki and Michael Hopgood Laurel Kearns Gary and Cathy Kebbekus Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Keller Lois Kelley Dr. and Mrs. James Kelly Joan and Wiliam Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Kelly Ms. Kathryn Kelly Jack and Sally Kennedy Steven and Jessica Kerscher Charles H. and Helen M. Ketteman Stephanie and Paul Khalil Susan Kidder Jane Kiel Susan and David Kienzle Sean Kiewiet Mrs. Jane M. Kilborn Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. King Mr. James E. King Roger and Christine King David and Barbara Kingsbury Dr. Wendell Kingsolver Don Kirby Aaron and Janet Kirk Billy and Salli Kirkland Julianne Kirkpatrick Jillyn and John Kirkpatrick Wendy and Richard Kirschner Jonathan Kiser Harvey and Kathleen Kissel Merle and Eileen Kjonoas Philip and Marilyn Klaren Martin and Cathy Klaus Tom and Shellee Klausmeier Mr. Myron W. Klein Eve and Kent Klein Don and Julie Klemen Dr. and Mrs. Frank H. Klepacki Jacqueline Kloess Marilyn Kloosterman Frank B. Knapke, Jr. Ellen Kotula-Kniss & Greg Kniss Jane L. Knox Peter and Jean Koenig Susan Koff and Clint Marallo Bob and Brenda Kohler Jacalyn N. Kolk Rick Kolodinsky Charlotte and Earl Koops Andrea Koss Sharon and Daniel Kottraba Nancy and Peter Koury Theodore G. Koven Dottie Kraft Perry Krakora Anonymous Jane and Jay Krehbiel Gina and Brian Krein

Gary and Carol Kreml Joyce and Charles Krivenko Cynthia H. Krusell Dan and Carla Krysalka Lori and Michael Kuczmanski Sophia Kuharich Anne and Fred Kuhnen Norbert and Aud Kunz Ed and Barbara Kusek Anna Sampas Mary E. Kyle Chelsey and Anthony Lacko John and Tisa Ladd Dennis and Shari LaFrance Tom and Nancy Lagan Sally Lahmon Don and Sue Lair Lake Silver Shores Circle Orlando Garden Club Beth Ann Lamb Bob and Helen Lambiase Susan and Chris Landes Julia and Brian Landrum Ingeborg and Paul Langer Pam and Murry Langfitt Carolyn Gray and Stuart Langton Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Lanigan Gregory Larkin Juanita and Damon Larrabee Bill and Debbie Larson Carolyn and Carl Larsson Barbara A. Lasky William and Elaine Lasky Denise Hunninghake & Joseph Lasinier Mr. Richard G. Lassy Lindsay Laughner Jim and Mary LaVelle Deanne and Allen Lavender Pamela and Michael Lawler Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Lawrence Lauren Layman Jenessa Leaman Mr. Edgar M. Lear Barbara and Gerald Leazes Nury Espinosa-Chaves & Pedro Lebrn Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Ledis Caroline Lee Robin and Barbara Lee Caroline M. LeGette Mr. and Mrs. William Lembeck Ellen Lerner Ms. Marcia Leslie and Ms. Shirley Bohnert Alan and Edina Lessack Darla and Joseph Letourneau Mrs. Virginia Letourneau Roger Levey and Julie Tan Stan and Patty Levine Alan and Ann Levinsohn Abe and Pat Levy Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Lewis David and Judi Lewis Mr. James S. Lewis Sally Lichtenstein Ronald Lieberman Kathleen and George Lieser Lighthouse Cafe, Inc. Robert and Avice Lindstrom Tim and Linda Link Mrs. Linda S. Linnehan Wade and Heather Lippert

...to support our mission with your gifts of time, talent and treasure.

Mr. Barry Litofsky Eileen and Peter Litwin Susan Lloyd Delores Lobbato Mary Ann L. Loh Constance Lohr Jim and Donna Loiacono Daniel and Julie Long Gary and Margot Long Butch and Cindy Long, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie L. Loomans George Loomis Nick and Diane Lopardo Mr. Robert K. Lord James and Paulette Lotstein Gwyneth and Robert Loud Ms. Judith S. Louis Mr. and Mrs. Marcus C. Low, Jr. Melanie Files and Richard Lowman Carolyn Lowry-Nation Raymond and Mary Jo Luebbers Mr. and Mrs. Clive Luiten Mary Anne Lukacs Lumpe, Raber & Evans Attorneys At Law Debra Lumsden Meghan and Florin Lupu Joni and Maynard Luterman Mr. and Mrs. William R. Lutz Frank and Kathy Lynch Mr. Francis Lynch Gale and Jim Lynch Melissa and Brian Lynn Don MacFarlane Mr. Craig P.A. Machemer Mr. John MacLennan Suzanne and Mark Macleod Jack and Victoria Madaras Joe and Kierstin Madda Carol and Michael Madden Anne Magoun Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Mahrer Mickey and Jill Maita Frank Malartsik and Rosemarie Staner Matthew and Caitlin Malinowski Doug and Jeanne Mallon Carl and Marilyn Mammel Ellen Mandel Katherine Mandeville Janice Manley Ms. Noel Mann Dr. and Mrs. Deane C. Manolis William and Cindy Mantzoukas Luigi Manzolillo & Alred Buco Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maresh Mariner Pointe Mark McQuade General Contractor The Markowitz Family Mr. Phillip Marks Waren G. Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Martin Luis Martinez Ryan Martinson Mrs. Joan Martyn Mr. and Mrs. Peter Masalsky Christine Maslowicz Arthur and Jane Mason Elaine and Robert Massey Mrs. Vicki Mast Dr. and Mrs. Richard Mattern Robert "Matty" Matthew

David and Theresa Mattson Matzaluna Laura Mauro Howard and Judith Mayer Wanda and Stephen McAllister Kevin J. McCarthy Ms. Ann L. McCarthy Sue and Tom McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. William McCaw Barbara McCullough Dean and Nancy McCumber Liz McDermit Ms. Ann McDonald Louise McDonald Bob and Kay McDonald Ann A. McDonnell Wendy and Johnny McGaha George and Peg McGann Dagmar E. McGill Mrs. Ann W. McGovern Bill & Donna McGraw Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKean Elizabeth and Paul McKenney Ms. Pat McKenzie Dr. David McKeon and Patricia Maguire Mr. and Mrs. Gary McKnight Stephen and Nancy McLane John and Janet McLaughlin Jennifer P. McLean Ms. Margaret J. McLean Douglas McLemore Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. McManus James McNeil Carol McNeill Sarah McRoberts Michael and Ann McTygue Linda McVeigh Ann and Tim McWilliams Deb and Paul Mears Thomas Meehan Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Mehalic Ms. Dana Mehlig Gail and Yuv Mehra Mr. Carl F. Meier Jack and Kathy Meierhoff Anthony Melfi Tom and Lynn Meline Eugene Mennen Merck Foundation Michele and Mike Mercurio Phil and Mickey Mergener Kent and Judy Mergler Mrs. Sue E. Merrick Bruce Merrill Jim and Jane Merritt Paula Merritt Marilu Meyer Glenda Meyerholtz Maria and Russell Meyers Mr. and Mrs. Warrin C. Meyers Michael and Diane Marston Mid-West Terminal Warehouse Company Patty Middleton Linda and Michael Mies Chuck and Doreen Milbrandt Barbara and William Millar Robert and Susan Mille Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller Birgie Miller Jim and Hannah Miller

Jennifer and Patrick Miller Andrea A. Miller John and Jodi Miller James Millman Mr. William A. Mills Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Mineo Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Minsky Kenneth Minto JC and Sue Miseroy Robert and Deborah Misher Yvonne Mitchem Leslie Mitkus Mr. and Mrs. Dan Moeder Don and Patty Molten Celina Kersh & Vincent Monte-Sano Jennifer and Robert Montgomery-Rice Scott Moon James and Mollie Moore Mr. and Mrs. William Moore Mrs. Sharon Moore Bob and Ariel Moore Tom Moran John and Sheilah Morley Denice Morris Liz Morris Ruth and Mark Mortensen Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Morton Mr. and Mrs. Gates M. Moss Geoffrey and Karen Moss John and Mariann Moster Ms. Jane A. Moyer Marybeth Mozwecz Ken and Karen Mrozek Stephanie and Jeff Muddell Lisette Muehlemann Harry and Genie Mueller Terri Muench Lisette and Ernie Muhlemann Becky Mulka Regina M. Mullen Ms. Carolyn M. Murphey Michael Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murphy Robin and Frank Muth Sandy Nagaj John and Kathy Namovic Elaine and Michael Nantz Martha and Lindsey Neal Amy Neault Kevin and Sally Neher Bruce and Evelyn Neill Jim and Mary Nelson Gerald and Barbara Nelson Mr. Jerry L. Nelson Lauren and Peter Nelson Jolene Nelson and Martha Rueter Sharon Lavin and Joe Neuman Pat and Donna Nevins New Wave Eco Charters Ms. Evelyn B. Newell John and Beth Newland Drs.John and Gwendolynn Newman Sarah Newton Elizabeth Nicholas Jennifer and David Nichols Catherine and Paul Nichols Thomas S. and Leslie A. Nichols Kitten Nickoley David and June Nimick Bob and Rosie Nimmo Mrs. "Freddie" Frances Nixon

Irene and Cliff Nolan John and Diane Norfray Norman Love Confections Gary and Rhonda Nottelmann Amy Nowacki Mr. and Mrs. Hans R. Nybro Maureen O'Brien Maria and Bill O'Brien Lyn and Patrick O'Brien Deirdre and Kevin O'Donnell Barbara and Jim O'Hare Diane and John O'Kelly Tim and Julie O'Neill Karen O'Sickey Jill and Davin Odegaard Karen Ogden Oleander Garden Club of the Palm Beaches Katherine and James Oliver Thomas and Barbara Jo Olson Wendy and Paul Olson Frederick R. & Sharon M. Olson Phil and Diane Olsson On Island Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Ordeman Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Orlandi Nancy P. Orr Elizabeth Bell and James A. Orr Mary and Donald Osborn Joel and Bunny Ospa Mrs. Maxine K. Otis Robert and Judy Otterbein G. Scott Owen Ms. Rae Ann Owens Bob Owens and Sandy Patrick Barbara Pace Robert Paddor Katie and Mark Padgett Lynette Pajkos Weston H. Palmer Christine Pandolfe & Linda Pearson Ewa and Gerry Pane Susan Parish-Schwab Elizabeth and Phillip Parker Rosalind Parkinson Sally A. Parsons Anuj Patel Karen and Indy Pati Bob and Kathy Paul Mrs. Susan E. Paul Kimberlee and Donald Payne Revs. Charles and Evelyn Payson Kathryn Peavy Patricia and Alan Peck Trevor Pedler Frank Pelly Jr. Steve and Sue Peltzman Ms. Miriam A. Pepper Julie and Michael Peress Robert Perez Periwinkle Park LTD Partnership Peter and Mary Perkins Vivian and Marcos Pernas Ann and Salvatore Perra Debbie Perry and Family Margaret Perryman Mahafarin and Kurt Peters Jane Peterson and Phil Star Mrs. Joan M. Peterson Mary K. Peterson Denise Petrash Mr. Murray S. Peyton

Mr. Thomas Phelps James Phillips and Wendy Stewart Nancy and Tad Phillips Robert and Melinda Pierce Anonymous Mrs. Sandra M. Pike Jason Pim J. Richard and Martha Pine Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pisani Ms. Christina Plant Dr. Ruth Ann Plate Stephen and Stefanie Plein Madeleine and Rick Plummer Point Ybel Brewery Martin and Esther Pokedoff Leslie Pollock Brenda A. Pommerenke and Larry George Andrea and Gregory Pompliano Daniel Pontius Jeremy and Gail Pool Tom and Cyndy Poole Cynthia F. Poole Cathy M Popoff Bruce Potter Frank and Linda Potter Susan and Doug Potts Mary and James Pouliot Paul and Barbara Powers Louis and Sandra Pradt Patrice Pravato Rachel Abbey and L. Misha Preheim Mrs. Darlene Prendergast H. Scott Pressly Joanne and Paul Prestia Ms. Vanessa L. Price Barbara Price Dr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Probst Ed Probst and Lisa Mauer Carl Prohaska Patrice Proulx Clay Prout Michael and Anna Puma Zhang Ronghua & Qin Jianxin Rolf and Ana Maria Quaas Michael and Cathy Raab Irene M. Raber Alan and Leslee Rabin Elizabeth Ragazzo John and Joleen Raho Alison Raimondi Cedric Raine Pamela Rambo/ILoveShelling.com Rene and Sue Ramos Juana Ramos Jane and Chuck Ramseth Steven Ramsey Raymond Ramsey Ed and Joyce Rand Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Ranieri Bill and Jeanne Rankin Amy and Paul Rascher Scott and Elaine Ravelson Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Ravenna James and Gail Rawcliffe Art and Sandra Corace-Re/Max Deb Read Mike and Ann Reardon Barbara Rebecca Lanny Reddick JoAnn G. Reece Tom and Gladys Reed

Peter and Maggie Reed Lisa Reed Beth and Mark Rees Richard and Shirley Reese Bradley and Carol Reese Shari Reidenbach Richard and Lynnet Reiner Ken & Sue Reinhardt Mr. Thomas C. Reinhart Mr. Carl D. Reinhold Ginny and Mark Reiss Al and Joyce Remling Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Rendall III Robert and Mary Anne Rennebohm Robin O. Rentsch Karl and Gloria Renz Karen Ressler Jim and Carla Restivo Hernan and Dolores Reyes Margaret H. Rich Marian N. Richards Malcolm L. Richardson David and Nancy Richardson June Richcreek Tom and Beth Rickart Nancy Riley and Michael Galloway Mr. William Riley Donna and Ronald Ripley Elaine and Michael Ristaino Kristin Ritts Mr. and Mrs. Graham D. Ritts Thomas Rizzo Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Rizzo Jeffrey A. Rizzo Mr. Jack W. Roberts Virginia and William Robinson Dave Robson and Kate McKenney Pam Roessler Marianne and Scott Rogers Gina Rogers Gregory Rogers John and Nancy Rohde David and Madelaine Rohn Bebe Roosa Susan M. Rosenberg and Kenneth Gerson Carol and Bill Rosenberg Mr. Mark Rosenstein Susan Rosenthal Elizabeth M. Ross Kim and Joyce Ross Drs. Jack and Marty Rossmann Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Roth Tom and Carol Rothman Alexander W. Roulston Mark Routhier Stacy and Ronald Rovner Karen and James Rowley Kristin and Christopher Ruane Edward A. and Earline F. Rubel Susan and William Ruberry Mr. and Mrs. David Rubien Judy & Herb Rubin Ellen Rudd and Carl Prohaska Carolyn Ruff Melissa and Edmond Russ Judy and Phil Russell Ann and Robert Russell Mr. Richard L. Russell Leanna and Pasquale Russo Christine and Kevin Ryan John and Karen Ryan

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Thanks to all of the individuals, families and businesses who have helped...

Gary and Maureen Saage Steve and Karen Saari Marian Sabety Ted Sabety and Patricia Butler Robert Sacks Allan and Sally Sacks Tom and Elizabeth Sadlowski Dan and Jennifer Sager Kerry and Joe Salatino Richard and Christina Salerno Susan Baker and Mark Salopek Bill & Susan Salt Pamela and Mark Salvo Stan and Melinda Saminski Jack and Leslie Samler Cheryl and Jim Samples Sanctuary Golf Club, Inc. Kimberly Berg-Sanders & Eric Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Les Sandy Sanibel and Captiva Islands Association of Realtors, Inc. Sanibel Moorings Condo Association Gustavo and Inge Santos Sanybel's Finest Forrest and Faye Sargent Ms. Gaile Sarma Karen and Bill Sartoris Lauren Pachman and Mark A. Satterthwaite Melissa and Daniel Saunders Elizabeth A. Savage Wayne Sawdon Dawn Serpe & Mario Sceusa Elaine and Robert Schaeffer Andrew and Sally Schaeffer Candace and Robert Schaeffer Robin Schafer Mr. and Mrs. Peter K. Schauer Phil and Carol Scheiber David L. Scheiber Sue and Gary Scheiwe Joe and Cheryl Schell Bob and Sherry Scherer Jennifer and Kenny Schiff Randy Schiffer and Lynn Bickley Mr. Thilo W. Schmid Bill & Fran Schmidt Marianita Pardo & Laurence Schmulker Cynthia and Tod Schneider Brent and Laurie Schnell Paul and Carol Schnyder Emily and Don Schofield Larry Schopp Mrs. Carmen Schramm Susan Schramm and Sheila Gavin Thomas Schreier Mrs. Charlotte E. Schroder Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schrup III Shirley Schulz and Rick Perry Dawn F. Schumann Dr. Lewis J. Schwartz Tom Schwegler Meg Schweitzer Jurg and Helen Schweizer Kevin and Anne Schwenzfeier Patricia and Stephen Scollard Sharon and Douglas Scott Mr. and Mrs. Dmitri Scutakes Cindy and Charles Seaman

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Joan Searby David and Karen Searles Nancy Seaward Kathy Sebrowski Mr. and Mrs. Ray B. Secrist Aileen Sedman Phil and Marlene Sefton Paul Seifert Stephen Sellers Karen Semmelman Vasanta Senerat P.A. Ed and Penny Sessa Dick and Paula Sette Virginia Severinghaus Ms. Christina Shafer and Mr. Terry Stickel Laura and Shawn Shaffer Kathryn Shands and Joseph Mulinare Judie and Tom Sharbaugh Sharon's Coffee Crew Trasi Sharp Ronald E. Sharpin and Linda J. Nearing James D. and Katherine P. Shaw Stephanie M Shea Catherine and Kevin Shea Charlie and Gail Sheetz Nancy and George Shegog Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Sheldon Shell Island Garden Club Sandon C. Shepard Adele Shepherd Jeff and Gretchen Sherman Robin R. Shield Jennifer Shields Amanda and Lou Shipley ShoreAdore Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Shott Alan and Leslie Shropshire Joseph Shuster and Barbara Bazzone Karen and Samuel Shutway Frank and Peggy Siegel Dan and Dyan Sierra Mary Tracy Sigman Ralph Silberman Al Silcroft John and Elizabeth Simler Mr. and Mrs. William D. Simmons Geoffrey Simson Jude Sincoskie Leo and Cheryl Sioris Joyce L. Sirkin Michael and Joyce Sirota Jim and Tish Sisamis Jo Ann C. Skillett Dennis and Nancy Skowronski Brenden Sloan Phillip Smiley Peggy W. Smith Jeff and Jodi Smith Debbie Smith Cynthia and James Smith Sarah and Robert Smith Andrea B. Smith Regina and Duane Smith Deborah Smith William and Marjorie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ley S. Smith Mrs. Elisabeth A. Smith Mrs. Diane L. Smith Libby Smith Richard Sneed

Sheridan and Dick Snell James L. and Laura A. Sniff Kathy and David Snowden Mr. Geoffrey S. Sones Frances Sorensen Dirk Sostman Denny and Rusty Souers George and Patti Sousa South Seas Island Resorts Howard and Juanita Spanogle Gregory and Sylvia Spaulding Gerald and Judy Specht Mr. and Mrs. Jared Specthrie Mr. John W. Spencer Mrs. Joan B. Sperry Cameron and Mark Sperry Karin and Roger Sperry Nancy and Robert Sperte Stacey and Kevin Spillane Mr. and Mrs. David F. Spink Linda Spire Karen A. Spittler Cathy Sporleder Nino and Muriel Sportelli The Spragues Mary and Mark Spranger Springbrook Ranch Jeff & Sue Springer Ann Marie Sprotte Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sprout Gretchen and Halsey Spruance Gayle and Arthur Spruch Dick and Myrtilla Squitieri Dave and Linda Stafford Thomas and Carol Stafne Bob and Beth Staggenborg Barbara Stanek John and Linda Stanley Charles Stansberry Mr. and Mrs. Warren B. Stanton Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stanza, Jr. Andy Starr Juliane Steedman Lance and Mina Steen Christina and John Steffy Dennis and Jo Ann Stehr Chris Steller Barbara and William Stephens Lynne and Jerry Stern Susan and Charles Sterrett Dr. and Mrs. Harold Stevelman Larry Stevens Carolyn Stevens Art Stevens Mr. Robert Steves Evelyn Steward Roseanne Stewart Joshua Stewart Pamela F. Boynton and John Stey Deborah Shultz & Edward Stiefel David & Carolyn Stigler Mr. Eric E. Stillson Richard T. Stith Thomas and Carol Stoel Jerry and Nancy Stone Ginny Stone Richard and Elizabeth Stoner Sonya and John Storey Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Strader Marc and Nan Stretch Sherryll and George Stripp Ellen Strobel

Al Strohen Susan and Jeff Stroud Richard and Cindy Strup Rebecca Stubbs Barbara Stuber Ken and Leane Suarez Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Sullivan, Jr. Pam D. Sullivan Dr. Charles Sullivan Ms. Kristin E. Summerwill Sundial Beach Resort Tom and Maggie Surgener Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Suss Audrey Sutherland Mrs. Ellen W. Svenson Mrs. Helen W. Swain Janice and Christopher Swain Trevor and Megan Swartz Sweet Melissa's Cafe Lisa and Mark Swelland Gwen Swertfager Rick Swider and Julie Pedretti Barbara and Albert Symes Patricia Szarpa Peter and Roberta Szydlo Szymanczyk Family Dr. Stephen and Joan Szynal Kathrine Tabern Dan and Antoinette Tabor Mr. and Mrs. Gary Taibbi Pamela and Sanford Tannenbaum Connie Taplador and Family Tarpon Bay Explorers Kent and Carol Tarrier Al Tawrel Michael and Janet Taylor Diana Taylor Connie and Leslie Taylor John E. and Judith D. Taylor Mike and Leanne Taylor Jo-Ann Teadtke Michael and Barbara Teff Maureen Telle Veronica and Jeffrey Tenut Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Terpstra Terry and Clara Terrana August and Maureen Thoma Jack and Kellie Ann Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Thompson Richard and Judy Thompson Carol Thompson Christen Thompson Kersti Thompson Mr. and Mrs.Davis Thurber Cheryl and Miles Tiernan Thomas and Catherine Tighe Bob and Bobbi Timberlake Richard and Marye Tisch John Tobin Teresa and Robert Todd Fredrik Tolin Dr.Tad Tomita and Mrs. Kathy Tomita David Tompkins and Marcia Andrews Veronica and Michael Tonkovic Carol and Francis Torbey Tortuga Beach Club Scott E. and Carol S. Townsley Ellen and Sandy Trevor Pamela Trombly Bob and Ardie Trost David R. Trout

Maureen Tuber Walter Tucker Mr. Clifton Hyde Tucker C. S. Tune Richard K. Turner John and Judy Turner Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Turner Mr. Jack Turner Bettina Tuttle Sue Ellen and James Tweddell Mrs. Jeanne Tyrer Paul and Virginia Uhlenhop David and Aimee Ulstad Dr. and Mrs. Ned A. Underwood Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Unger Jim and Josie Urbelis Mrs. Diane Uren Mr. Phillip A. Urion Mr. Michael Vail Chapman Vail Mark and Maureen Valade Christine Valentine Daniel Valentine Bill and Diane Valerian Andrea L. Van Buren Family Van Der Werf Sondra and Raymond Vande Moore Jennifer Vanderground Irene C. Vandermolen David and Beth Vandyke Sally and Mchael Vaught Ray J. Vazquez Mr. George E. Veillette, Jr. Karen and Richard Verblaauw Susan and Richard Verity Douglas and Priscilla Viets Helenand Gabriele Villa Margarita and Jorge Villacampa Bob and Mary Jane Vinson Anita Cohen & Alex Vogel Nikolai and Ursula Von Birkensee Philip and Amy Von Keyserlingk Gretta Vosper and Scott Kearns Stacy A. Vu Marvin and Martha Wachs Robert and Peggy Wackerman The Brian Wagner Family Louise Wagner Andrea Wagoner and Roger Ruggeri Dod and Annie Wainwright Peter and Gail Walcott Susan Waldstein and Ellen Burns Dr. Jerome Walker Betsy and Bruce Walker Rich and Susan Wallace Nicole Wallman Michael and Susan Walpole Rich and Deborah Walsh Walt Disney Company Foundation Alice and Joseph Walzer Wapakoneta Fundation Angela Wardroper Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ware Barbara and William Warner Leslie and Kevin Maloney Ms. Ann Kirk Warren Bev and Jeff Warren Carolyn Warren Carol B. Watkins Lori and Arthur Weathers John and Shirley Weber Mark and Susan Webster

Ann and John Wehrlen Nancy Weibler Sue Weidemann Elaine Weingarden Steve & Penny Weinstein Mark and Peggy Weiss Sandra D. Weiss Rick Welch Lyman and Deana Welch Mrs. Yolande M. Welch Ann and Jack Wellauer Mr. and Mrs. Eric Welles Brian and Meghan Wells James Wells and Blaine Finkbiner Stephen Wener Martin Wenick and Alice Tetelman Mr. Karl D. Werner Cal and Jill Werner Ms. Rae Ann Wessel Mr. and Mrs. Rodney M. West West End Paradise Arlen Westbrook Anita and Orjan Westman Laura Westover James and Sandy Westwick Albert and Kathleen Weyman Michele Whalen and Valerie Summer Mr. Craig A. Wheatley Jerry and Carolyn Wheaton Margaret & Albert White Christopher White Elizabeth Hunt White Lisa and Charles Whitman Linda and Gregg Wickstra Chuck Wiebe and Anne Millar Ms. Deborah M. Wiedyke Diane Wien Mr. and Mrs. Karl P. Wiese Roy & Karen Wildeman Ms. Sandra L. Williams Kirk and Lisa Williams David L. and Karen J. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Williams John and Jennifer Williams Frank and Mandy Williams Debbie Williamson Jerri Wills Stephen and Claire Wilson Mr. John R. Wilson Peter and Susan Wilson Patricia Wilson Terry Sankey & Doug Windler Sheri and Mike Wine Tom and Willie Winkler Melicent and John Arnee R. and Walter A. Winshall Mr. George C. Witte, Jr. Judith and Jack Wittenberg Connie and Robert Wittig Lillian W. Wolfe Richard and Artley Wolfson Dr. and Mrs. Richard Wolin Carol Ann and Michael Wolpert Linda and Jeff Wolski Doug and Winifred Wood Mrs. Joan R. Wood Dr. and Mrs. Michael Wood Dr. Gregory and Ruth Woodham Dr. Jane Z. Woodrow Julia Woodward Elaine and Hayes Worley Kaye and Donald Wothe

...to support our mission with your gifts of time, talent and treasure.

Ralph and Janet Wozniak Andrea and David Wray Judith Wright John Wright Brann and Ellen Wry

Heinrich Wurm Hulya and Sina Yazici Charmaine L. Yeadon Stephen and Donna Yetsko Ben and Heidi Yokel

Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Young Ken and Susanne Young James and Claudia Youngquist YourCause Jill Zaniker

Carol and Peter Zell Steve and Joan Zickel Fred and Diane Zimmer Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Zocki Dr. Suzanne Zoss

Thomas Zuellig Ms. Sheila A. Zuhusky Colleen Zurcher-McGauran

In Memory of Betty Eertmoed (cont'd) Paul Michaud John and Sheilah Morley Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre Inc. Barbara Pace Mike and Mary Rice Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Suss Bob and Pat Tibbs David R. Trout Tom and Linda Uhler Mr. Karl D. Werner

In Memory of Ann Humble by: Jacalyn N. Kolk

In Memory of Anthony "Tony" Mulinare for the Intern Endowment Fund (cont'd ) John and Nancy DeNicolo Joyce Druege First Financial Counselors, Inc. Florida Flower Show Judges Bob and Liana Fox Donna Fraser James Full Clare and Buzz Gillis Susan and Scott Hayward Gina Jogan Lindsay Kahler Harvey and Kathleen Kissel Lake Silver Shores Circle Orlando Garden Club Carolyn Lowry-Nation Deb and Paul Mears Oleander Garden Club of the Palm Beaches Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pisani Bradley and Carol Reese Richard and Lynnet Reiner June Richcreek Mark Routhier Kathryn Shands and Joseph Mulinare Ieff and Gretchen Sherman Carolyn Stevens Gwen Swertfager Maureen Tuber Bettina Tuttle

In Memory of Sally Reed (cont'd) Gwenda Hiett-Clements Janie Howland Dorothy Jaworski Tom and Nancy Lagan Irene M. Raber Sandy Nagaj Denise Petrash Lumpe, Raber & Evans, Attorney's At Law Lisa Reed Joe and Cheryl Schell Jim Watson and Carol Bibler Ms. Rae Ann Wessel

Memorials In Memory of Dr. Christina Barkley by: George Barkely Julianne Kirkpatrick In Memory of A. Elaine Beck by: Susan Parish-Schwab Mrs. Joan M. Peterson In Memory of Kathy Berman by: Mr. Christopher J. Berman Holli Laone Shark Shootout Charities, Inc. Walt Disney Company Foundation In Memory of Jane and Frank Bopp by: Mary and John Hartman In Memory of Janice Kilmer Dailey by: Mary Glenn In Memory of Ruth Deuber by: Marc and Cheryl Giattini Ms. Rae Ann Wessel In Memory of Suzanne Dubuc by: Mr. John MacLennan In Memory of Paul Duval by: Becky Mulka In Memory of Betty Eertmoed by: Malcolm and Catherine Blackburn Roger and Karen Blunk Kevin Bowden & Candice EthridgeBowden Katharine and Doug Britton Anne Brooke and Doug Murray Ruth Brooks Mrs. Frances M. Cameron Gary and Diane Cole Barbara Conolly Dave and Fran Crouch Edward and Adele Douglass Lynda and Charlie Dunham Tom and Sue Eertmoed Don and Connie Eertmoed Richard and Mary Eertmoed Walter and Methel Gale Michael Hackett Dr. Bette Harig Marilyn and Charlie Hart William E. Heyd Sam and Polly Huntington Bill Jacobson Drs. John and Wendy Kindig Jerry and Winnette Klopfenstein Linda Lee Jeannine and John Marshall

In Memory of Gregory Paul Friedman by: Kevin and Jewel Jensen In Memory of Inge Glissman by: Mrs. Frances M. Cameron Mrs. Phyllis Gresham Robin C. Krivanek Deborah La Gorce Ms. Rae Ann Wessel In Memory of Ann Steever Greggs by: Diane and Leroy Neitzel In Memory of Roger Grimm by: Tammy Chastain Michael and Susan David and Sandra Debes Tammy Gardner Jeff and Amy Harries The Hayes Family Kirsten Hayes David and Theresa Mattson Bob and Rosie Nimmo Debbie Perry and Family John and Linda Stanley The Brian Wagner Family Melicent and John In Memory of Jean and Ross Hiles by: Mr. and Mrs. George M. Hiles In Memory of John H. and Carolyn T. Hoagland by: Anne H. Magoun The WesaDoe Fund In Memory of Jean and Ross Hiles by: Mr. and Mrs. George M. Hiles In Memory of Anne Curry Hobson by: Steve Bodenheimer Frank Haas Catherine H. Taylor

In Memory of Marguerite Irwin by: Dr. and Mrs. Richard R. Curtin Mrs. Ruth Ann Deuber George May and Joanne Heroy-Giller Dr. George E. Irwin, Jr. Jan and Michael Johnson Mary E. Kyle Bruce and Martha Searby Joan Searby For Jill's Garden by: Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Neumann For the La Gorce Family Intern Residences by: Deborah La Gorce Elizabeth Kramer In Memory of Rodney LaMothe by: Bob Allen Merile and Brendel Alexandre Davison Patty Hopkins Don and Julie Klemen In Memory of Caroline LeGette by: Marc and Cheryl Giattini Dr. George E. Irwin, Jr. Jessy Jacobs Deborah La Gorce Caroline M. LeGette Sallie Soule

In Memory of Steve Mullins by: Robin C. Krivanek

For our Fathers: Rosalie Lopopolo & Katherine Shepard

In Memory of Bill O'Connor by: Peter and Sue Danford

In Memory of Susie Marks by: Mr. Phillip Marks

In Memory of Bob Ogden by: Karen Ogden

In Memory of James Lacey McGuire by: Francine McGuire

In Memory of Robert S. Olech by: David Callif Richard Crane Ronald Heider Lynette Pajkos Nancy Weibler Jerri Wills

In Memory of Gail Meier by: Mr. Carl F. Meier In Memory of James Handy Moore by: Rebecca Stubbs In Memory of Anthony "Tony" Mulinare for the Intern Endowment Fund by: Priscilla Baggett Patricia Bodiford Thomas and Cheryl Burwell Mary Caston Children's Surgical Associates Drs. Morgan, Miller, Plumley and Levy Bill and Cathie Cummings Glenda and Lindsay Dawson

In Memory of Sally Reed by: Red and Kristie Anders Joseph Barone Bill and Ruth Brooks Shannon Caldwell Mrs. Frances M. Cameron Paul Newman Marc and Cheryl Giattini Sue Halle and Pat Ward

In Memory of Amelia Samples by: Cheryl and Jim Samples In Memory of Mitchell Teich by: Breeon Fisher Peter Galdoni Ellen Lerner Amy Neault Deb Read Al Silcroft In Memory of Anita Vail by: Patty Middleton In Memory of Albert White by: Terri Muench In Memory of Richard Welch by: Cliff and Susan Beittel George and Lynne Campean Heinz Imhof Hanspeter and Claudine Imholtz Deborah La Gorce James and Mollie Moore Diane and Leroy Neitzel Mrs. Susan E. Paul Connie Taplador and Family John Wright In Memory of Mark "Bird" Westall by: Michael Munz-Jones in support of the Marine Lab Water Quality and Seagrass Program in "Ding" Darling In Memory of Joyce Wolf for Victor Wolf by: Stephen and Stefanie Plein

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Board of Trustees, Committee Chairs & Staff — 2017 - 2018 Board of Trustees John Morse, President Doug Ryckman, Vice President Tom Rathbone, Treasurer Linda Uhler, Secretary

Susan Beittel Claude Crawford Chauncey Goss Shelley Greggs

Robin Krivanek Deborah La Gorce Diane Neitzel

Mary Ellen Pfeifer Paul Roth Ty Symroski

Committee Chairs

Dean Skaugstad/Cliff Nolan, Hammerheads (Carpenters) Tom Rathbone, Finance Ron Gibson, Sandra Gross, Deborah La Gorce, Mary Ellen Pfeifer, Paul Roth, Nominating

Tom Price, Housing Committee (Ad hoc) Linda Uhler Membership Development Sandra Gross, Brush of Excellence Bill Burch, Special Events Shelley Greggs, Environmental Education Liaison Claude Crawford, Ph.D., Marine Laboratory Liaison Robin Krivanek, Wildlife & Habitat Management Liaison Rod Verblaauw, Endowment Sandra Gross & Diane Neitzel, Native Landscapes & Garden Center Liaison

Staff

Administrative: Erick Lindblad, Chief Executive Officer Wendy Cerdan, Business Manager Cheryl Giattini, Development Director Karen Nelson, Communications Coordinator Alexis Horn, Public Outreach Coordinator Environmental Education: Kristie Anders, Education Director Dee Serage-Century, Living with Wildlife Educator Native Landscapes & Garden Center:

Jenny Evans, Native Landscapes & Garden Center Manager Rebecca Grotrian, Native Landscapes & Garden Center Asst.

Em Hayes, Part-time Assistant Sue Ramos, Native Landscapes & Garden Center Assistant Emily Harrington, Native Landscapes & Garden Center Asst. *Maxine Marvosa, Intern *James Burlage, Intern *Brenna Hare, Intern *Meredith Roberts, Intern *Mia Claridy, Intern Natural Resource Policy: Rae Ann Wessel, Director +Holly Schwartz, Policy Assistant

Marine Laboratory: Eric Milbrandt, Ph.D., Director Rick Bartleson, Ph.D., Research Scientist Mark Thompson, Research Associate A.J. Martignette, Research Assistant Jeff Siwicke, Research Assistant Ashley Graham, Research Assistant *Claire Cook, Marine Lab Intern *Claire Carlson, Student Intern *Megan Powers, Student Intern Wildlife & Habitat Management: Chris Lechowicz, Director & Herpetologist Audrey Albrecht, Shorebird Coordinator / Biologist Victor Young, Land Conservation Steward Dustin Lucas, Field Technician Kelly Sloan, Sea Turtle Coordinator / Biologist *Rachel Fisher, Biology Intern (2017) *Bryanna Zachary, Biology Intern (2018) *Alfredo Gonzalez, Shorebird Intern (2017) *Ana DeFilippo, Shorebird Intern (2018) *Heather Shipp, Sea Turtle Intern (2017) *Katie Goulder, Sea Turtle Intern (2018) **Andrew Glinsky, Sea Turtle Tagging Technician (2017-18) **Jennifer Gooch, Sea Turtle Tagging Technician (2017) **Emily Hardin, Sea Turtle Tagging Technician (2017) **Jeff Peter, Sea Turtle Tagging Technician (2017) **Jack Brzoza, Sea Turtle Tagging Technician (2018) **Lia Kerkes, Sea Turtle Tagging Technician (2018) **Courtney Thomson, Sea Turtle Tagging Technician (2018)

* Interns, including the Phyllis Kilmer Gresham Native Plant Education Fund Intern.

Funding for SCCF's Intern Program is also provided by the Sovereign People Fund. +Funded by Fred and Alice Stanback ** Grant-funded

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, P.O. Box 839, Sanibel, FL 33957 www.sccf.org sccf@sccf.org Office: (239) 472-2329 Fax (239) 472-6421 / Marine Laboratory: (239) 395-4617 Native Plant Nursery: (239) 472-1932 / Wildlife & Habitat Management: (239) 472-3984

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Annual Report compilation and design by Karen Nelson. Stories and photos by Audrey Albrecht, Jenny Evans, Cheryl Giattini, Alexis Horn, Chris Lechowicz, Dr. Eric Milbrandt, Kelly Sloan and Rae Ann Wessel

Publication of this Annual Report was generously underwritten by:

“As the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in Lee County and on the islands, Bank of the Islands/Edison National Bank cares deeply about the natural beauty of Southwest Florida.

“Especially now, when we have witnessed unprecedented challenges to our water, beaches and marine life, it is a great comfort to know SCCF stands strong in its environmental stewardship.

“For more than five decades, SCCF has been a leader in fighting to keep our islands and this region so special. We are honored to be one of their partners in making that happen.”

Geoffrey Roepstorff CEO, Bank of the Islands/Edison National Bank