THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY LEGACY LUNCHEON

The John and Mable Ringling Legacy Society Luncheon was held on March 2 on Sarasota Bay at The Bolger Campiello. At the luncheon, long-time member and supporter of the Museum, Charlie Huisking, shared with us the legacy his mother created at the Ringling Museum and the impact the Ringling Museum has made in his life from the time he was a small child taking art classes to his current involvement with the Ringling International Arts Festival. Dr. Patrick Hennigan, chairman of the Ringling Museum Board, also spoke about finding his own way to leave a legacy at the Ringling Museum through his collection of Asian art.

At the end of the luncheon, the donor wall was revealed in the Visitors Pavilion.

The luncheon honored members of The John and Mable Ringling Legacy Society (individuals who have included the Museum in their estate plans), as well as members who have showed tremendous support of the Museum as a member for over fifteen years.

Following in the tradition of John Ringling’s planned gift, members and friends who have chosen to support the Museum through their own planned gifts, allow us to look forward with confidence and ensure a future stream of support which enables the Museum to provide projects, programs, and scholarship to the community. We are thankful to those John and Mable Ringling Legacy Society Members and we were honored to recognize them at the luncheon.