2019
Mission Merrie-Woode is a sanctuary of rarest beauty which inspires a lasting awareness of God’s presence. The Mission of Camp Merrie-Woode is to use that setting to nurture the physical, intellectual and spiritual growth of girls and young women through traditional camp activities and outdoor adventures. In this friendly, non-competitive community of simplified living, each individual is valued for who she is and who she will become.
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Message to the Community Board of Trustees, Directors, and Senior Staff Values and Philosophy Endowment Funds and Donors Centennial Donors Kindred Spirit Society Endowment Financial Summary Annual Fund Donors Annual Fund Financial Summary
DEDICATION We dedicate this edition of Green & Gray Gratitude: The Merrie-Woode Foundation Annual Report to all of the generous individuals who have given sacrificially to ensure the continued success of Camp Merrie-Woode that it may forever inspire all those who come to the place of rarest beauty.
Designer:
Nick Anderson
Photographers: C.J. and Stephen Torrence Torrence Photography Jill Schwarzkopf Realities Photography CMW Summer Staff Photographers
Dear Friends, Since Dammie Day first introduced the legend of King Arthur as the foundational story of Merrie-Woode lore, the Knights of the Round Table and their quest for the Holy Grail have been a guiding theme woven into Camp life for generations. Now, in the midst of an unprecedented time in our world, the Merrie-Woode community is finding many opportunities to put into practice the values championed by the Knights of the Round Table: courage, determination, patience, and self-sacrifice. Whether as healthcare workers safeguarding the lives of their patients or as one of the many working from home and striving to fulfill their daily responsibilities in the face of upheaval, Merrie-Woode alumnae, staff, and campers are drawing on values assimilated during their years at Camp.
The Merrie-Woode experience and the values that it instills in each camper and staff member would not be possible without the generosity of the many individuals and foundations who give unreservedly to continue Merrie-Woode’s ongoing operations. We are grateful for the opportunity to recognize these extraordinary supporters in this year’s Green and Grey Gratitude: The Merrie-Woode Foundation, Inc. Annual Report. In addition, we are more thankful than ever for the many generous gifts that led to the establishment of Merrie-Woode’s Endowment. In 2019, we received the first distribution from the Endowment funds, which provided significant financial support for a number of projects. Details of the Endowment’s performance can be found on pages 12-13. As we look ahead, we are immensely grateful for the increased financial stability During these challenging times, many of us have closed our that our Endowment provides during an unexpectedly tumuleyes and imagined ourselves back at Camp, providing a brief tuous year. moment of respite from the worries of the day. Memories of laughing with cabin-mates while walking to Castle in the As we honor the generosity of those who give so willingly morning, swimming in the cool waters of Lake Fairfield at mid- and generously to Merrie-Woode, we are reminded of King day, listening to the breeze rustling the leaves of trees during Arthur’s knights, their spirit of self-sacrifice, and their dedicarest hour, and drifting to sleep after the last bars of Taps have tion to follow the best that was in their hearts. We thank each played – these memories connect us to the carefree season and every one of you for your devotion to Merrie-Woode and of childhood and to the friends with whom we shared these for continuing to follow the gleam. precious moments. We are reminded how fortunate we are to have the bonds of Merrie-Woode connecting us to others throughout the country and world. We are likewise grateful for the ideals of simplified living introduced during summers at Merrie-Woode, which have never been more important and relevant than today, when life has been scaled back to the Denice and Jim Dunn Clair Freeman Marshall essentials. Executive Directors
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Chair, Board of Trustees
2019 Board of Trustees Clair Freeman Marshall, Chair Holly Pierce Ambler Alan Clark Dockery Clark* Mathilde Villere Currence Jane Curtis William (Bill) Curtis* Julie Harrower Diaz Mallory Dimmitt Tweed Cline Eckhard J.R. Hanks** Mary Leland Davenport Hutchison Creecy Chandler Johnson Elly Lane** Stephanie Blessey Lilley** James (Jay) McKnight George Pillow Carter Coker Simpson Dan Wilbanks Dorothy Moss Williams* *Retired in Fall 2019. **Joined in Fall 2019.
Directors & Senior Staff Denice and Jim Dunn, Executive Directors Betsy Reese Helms, Associate Director Lindsay Garner Hostetler, Media Coordinator and Camp Archivist Kelli Anne Talley, Adventure Programming Coordinator Robin McKinney Walker, Director of Development and Alumnae Relations
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Wilderness and the outdoors. Spending time in undisturbed natural settings helps girls develop a sense of awe for God’s creation, of discovery, and of their own potential.
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Simplified living. We believe in making do with less in a rustic and low-tech environment.
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Challenge. Camp is a place where girls have opportunities to reach outside of their comfort zone, building responsibility, confidence, resilience, and skills.
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Play. Joy, laughter, and fun are each valuable in their own right and as a basis of positive learning and development.
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Spirituality. Camp Merrie-Woode is a place of reverence and is based in the Christian faith.
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Integrity. We believe in honesty and fair play.
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Community. Living in a friendly, inclusive, and mutually supportive community makes it possible for girls and young women to grow into their best selves.
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The individual. We respect and value each member of the community for who she is and who she will become.
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Friendship. We believe in the power of lifelong relationships formed at camp.
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Our history. We believe in creating a future based on the best of the past, including honoring those who have loved it and given it their best.
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Service. We believe in service in the camp community and service to the world beyond.
Philosophy Merrie-Woode is a traditional wilderness summer camp devoted to nurturing the physical, intellectual and spiritual growth of girls and young women in a beautiful, natural setting. The values of simplified living, warm personal relationships and a love of nature bind our large community of campers, staff and alumnae. Living in rustic quarters, campers explore their interests and build their skills in areas of their choice. Our programming focuses on self-discovery, offering an array of outdoor and indoor activities in a non- competitive setting. Campers are encouraged to set goals and may, over time, achieve a high level of competence, gaining self-confidence in the process. We strive to attract campers, staff and camp families from varied backgrounds who value youthful time spent in nature. Merrie-Woode is a place where every girl is supported as an individual while acquiring a deepened awareness of God’s creation and an expanded awareness of the world around her. Merrie-Woode’s campers have gone on to contribute to their communities in meaningful ways throughout their lifetimes, in part because of the rich network of friendships and core values of fair play, sustained effort and respect for others that they gained while at Camp Merrie-Woode.
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Thanks to the generosity of many donors, Merrie-Woode realized a long-held dream of establishing an Endowment to serve as a permanent, income-generating asset to support the operation of Camp Merrie-Woode. The Centennial Campaign included a goal of $2 million to create several funds within the Endowment to support various aspects of Merrie-Woode’s property and overall program well into the next century. Within the larger Endowment are general funds supporting operations, as well as individual restricted funds supporting camperships, programming, building preservation, and conservation. The campaign provided individual donors and groups of donors with the opportunity to create named endowments with gifts of $100,000 or more. To date, Merrie-Woode’s named endowments include the following:
The Merrie-Woode Endowment Honoring Former Board Chairs
In honor of John Kinnett (in memoriam) Pete Hendricks Bill Kemp (in memoriam) Beanie Lohmeyer Stout Carla Hulsey Simmons Bill Pippin (in memoriam) Nancy Conkle Swann Mary Jane Scott Trimble Liz Counce Irwin Elizabeth Keenan Thompson New donors from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019: John and Flavel McMichael Godfrey Mallory Dimmitt and Bert Martin Allen and Clair Freeman Marshall Justin and Ainsley Hines Santa Barbara Ellen and Marc Schneidau Proceeds from the Centennial Book and Centennial Ripple
Campership Endowment Funds General Campership Endowment Established 2016 to provide needbased full and partial tuition camperships to make the Merrie-Woode
Donors from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019: The Captain Rainbow Family The Lookout Foundation, Sunny and Robert Burrows, Margaret, Lawson, and Adelaide Burrows Christopher and Elizabeth Keenan Thompson Lucy Baumann Zemp The Betty and John Kinnett Endowment Established in 2018 to honor our founding Board Chairman and his wife to provide camperships, enabling Merrie-Woode to serve families, including many alumnae families, for whom tuition is out of reach. Donors from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019: Claire Kinnett Tate Bright Kinnett Wright Frazer Kinnett Loomis Jean Kinnett Oliver
going maintenance of the beautiful Fritz and Augusta Memorial next to Merrie-Woode’s outdoor chapel. Donors from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019: Fayne Ansley, Sharon and Bonneau Ansley, Jr. Royall and Henri Dibrell Brown The Roy and Janet Dorsey Foundation Catherine T. Porter Hugh Richardson Skip and Mary Davis McLendon Smart Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner Donors who made gifts and pledges to the Centennial Campaign prior to January 1, 2019 are listed in the 2018 edition of Green and Gray Gratitude, found on our website.
Policy to Establish
NAMED Endowments
Merrie-Woode invites donors or groups of donors who make endowment gifts of $100,000 and above to establish a named endowment fund which will be recognized permanently as part of Merrie-Woode’s endowment. This opportunity allows for the charitable gifts of Merrie-Woode supporters to directly fund their specific interests at camp while honoring their leadership in an enduring manner. The minimum level of $100,000 for a named fund ensures that the funds generate sufficient income for their designated purposes.
FUNDS
Established in 2018 as an unrestricted endowment resource to support Camp Merrie-Woode’s operational budget.
experience available to a broader socio-economic range of families, including alumnae families for whom tuition is out of reach.
The Fritz and Augusta Orr Endowment Established in 2017 to honor the legacy of Fritz and Augusta Orr and the Orr Family to provide camperships and support the on-
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Programming Endowment Funds General Programming Endowment Established in 2016 to underwrite the costs of providing the high-caliber programs for which Merrie-Woode has come to be known. Donors from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019: Lucile McKee Clarkson Katherine Haroldson Connor Williams, Marion Williams, and Don Williams Proceeds from the 2019 Alumnae Paddling Clinic The Hugh Caldwell Chamber Music Endowment Established in 2017 through a trust created by Hugh Caldwell ensures that Merrie-Woode summers will always include classical chamber music. Donors from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019: Robert and Marguerite McKee Moss The Dameron Family Foundation Endowment Established in 2018 to ensure the highest level of staff training is always in place. Merrie-Woode intends to maintain its reputation for being a leader in high adventure programming and expert horsemanship, but with a sharp focus on
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safety where campers and staff are concerned.
ENDOWMENT GIFTS IN HONOR OR MEMORY
Catherine T. Porter Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner
Donors from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019: Nancy Dameron Almquist
In Honor Of
Kelli and Ethan Talley JoJo and Betsy Verner, Caroline and Meredith Chase
The Denice and Jim Dunn Building Preservation Endowment Established in 2018 through two flooring gifts from Debe and Jed Lykes and Rudi and George Pillow to help Merrie-Woode maintain and preserve its treasured buildings while ensuring that nothing is done that would take away from the rustic qualities which earned Merrie-Woode and its surroundings inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. Donors from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019: George and Rudi Robbins Pillow Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner Conservation and Sustainability Endowment Established in 2016 to fund conservation projects that will continue to preserve Camp’s natural environment. Donors from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019: Deane V. Bowers Art Vevie and Lawrence Dimmitt Elizabeth Townsend Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner
Dockery Clark Allen and Clair Freeman Marshall Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner Bill Curtis Allen and Clair Freeman Marshall Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner Denice and Jim Dunn and the entire staff with appreciation for another great summer Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner, Dorothy and Josephine Morgan Elmsie The Verner Family Lucy Gash Josephine Verner and Family Virginia Hamilton’s Birthday Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner Lindsay Garner Hostetler for her dedication to making the CMW Theater Program what it is today The Captain Rainbow Family Elli Knowlton Dorothy Verner and Family
The 50th Birthdays of Holly Pierce Ambler, Kendall Graham, and Amanda Barry Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner Dorothy Moss Williams Allen and Clair Freeman Marshall Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner
In Memory Of Hugh Caldwell Robert and Marguerite McKee Moss Catherine Porter Elizabeth Osborn Cheek Lucy Baumann Zemp Horace Holden, Sr. Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner Cary Lide Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner Susan Raney McIntyre Christopher and Elizabeth Keenan Thompson Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner
Fritz and Augusta Orr The Roy and Janet Dorsey Foundation Catherine Porter
Sue S. Welborn Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner
CENTENNIAL DONORS UNRESTRICTED New gifts and pledge payments from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019: Anonymous (2) Amelia Andrews Abbott Gay O’Neal Abbott Seth and Forsyth Crommelin Adams Tim and Rosemary Williams Anderson Liz Wellford Baer Jeff and Cathy Casey Baillis Lee and Virginia Preaus Barba Brian and Wendy Wooden Barze Mr. and Mrs. W. Robinson Beard Margaret and Lou Beasley Erik and Josephine Allen Bedford Michael and Kaki Johnson Behr Vic and Mary Grady Koonce Bell Olivia S. Beneke Kara A. Berly and Meredith A. Berly The Nancy Carter Bland FamilyNancy, Walter, and Carolyn Bland, Sally and Hank Fielding
Jim and Wynn Gregory Dorsett Rufus and Vickie Dorsey Carl and Elise Blitch Drake David and Christine Ray Eades Rick and Tweed Cline Eckhard Hannah Davis Emig and Helena Emig Hank and Suzanne Adams Ennis Courtenay McCormick Fain Jolee and John Fennebresque Nancy Edwards Fitzgerald The Raymond E. and Ellen F. Crane Foundation Catherine and Peter Freeman, Courtney and Louis Freeman, Jr., Virginia and John Rowan, Jr. Pat and Emily Pittman Funderburk Anna Stiegel Glass John and Sallie Harris Glover Senator and Mrs. D. Robert Graham Diane McRae Graham Susan and Jimmy Gundlach Mary Mack Hall and Betsy Branch Garrard Brenton and Lindsay Graham Halsey, Melanie Halsey Crittenden, Liza Halsey Perrin, Kate Halsey Edris Ben and Jean Mann Hardesty Gay Browne Hardy, Hillary Gay Hardy, and Emily K. Hardy Elliott and Terrell Luck Harrigan Josh and Betsy Reese Helms Pete and Kathy Barnes Hendricks Lindsay and Charlie Higgins Lindsey Holder and Kelsey Holder Robinson Grace and Jimmy Broughton, Billy and Harriet Broughton Holliday, and Hattie Gruber
Nan Andrews Hopkins Gary and Lindsay Garner Hostetler Andrew and Marilee Keenan Hovet Talley Woolley Hultgren Mary Leland Davenport Hutchison Cabot and Helen Lee Hyde, Carter Hyde, and Mary Lee Hyde The Hyder Family Jim and Liz Counce Irwin Brad and Liza Lanier Jancik Merrin Jenkins Betsy Manly Jernigan The Jeutter Family Elizabeth “Bunny” Bergin Johns Lillias Johnston Ryan and Gina Mooney Jones Amy and Greg Jones John and Boo Tyler Kennedy Henry and Cary Davis King Evelyn and Peter Kissel Dana Borden Lacy Merritt, Elly, Caroline, Sarah, and Izzy Lane Stewart Lathan Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan B. Lewis Justin and Stephanie Blessey Lilley Mr. and Mrs. Edgar H. MacKinlay The Mahoney Family Sara and Bill McCoy Tavia, Doug, and Anne Torrey McCuean Becky and Will McKee Jay and Rowanne McIntyre McKnight Kent and Whitney Dunlap McLeod Gabrey Croft Means, Lilli Means, and Tommy Means Matthew and Bess Young Meeks Kathryn Meyer Pattie Moore-Boyette
FUNDS
Frank Troutman, Jr. Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner
Karen and Christian Blessey Madeleine and Manny Blessey Rich and Ann-Stewart Crane Boss Terrell and Deane Valentine Bowers Betsy Bradford Elisabeth Crow Branch and Janie Branch Nicki and Matt Brock Caroline Brown Royall and Henri Dibrell Brown Nina Sledge Burke and Eleanor H. Burke Jake and Julie Adams Burrus Kimberlin and Helen Nalty Butcher Hadley and Cameron Smith Callaway Nancy Beers Carithers Erin and Stephen Chance Chan and Vee Smith Chandler Austin and Meredith Weeks Chase Catherine and Herbert Claiborne Meredith and Alan Clark The Coker Family - Sylvia, Charles, Carter, Carrie, Eliza and Joanie Katie Burt Connell Steve and Kristi Snyder Costa Susan and Ed Croft Susan Mitchell Cross Steve and Ann Whitham Cundy Judy L. Cunningham Richard and Mathilde Villere Currence Jane and Bill Curtis William Davenport and Bruce Wiltsie Christy Davidson Susie and Philip Davidson Marli R. Davis Martha Simkins Davis Andres and Julie Harrower Diaz
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Ways to Give • • • • • • • • • •
Cash Stock/Securities Retirement Account Distributions Corporate Matching Gifts Donor Advised Funds Private Foundations Bequests Real Estate Personal Property Charitable Remainders
The Merrie-Woode Gift Acceptance Policy will govern the acceptance of any and all gifts to the Merrie-Woode Foundation, Inc. Special conditions may apply to gifts other than cash or publically traded securities. Please contact Robin Walker at the Camp Office for more information.
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Jaceson and Jennifer Kampel Morgan Hebe Dowling Murphy, Meaghan Dowling Chorske, and Hebe Catherine Chorske Janie and Austin Musselman Jill Nalty Adelaide Davenport Naumann Laurie and Chris Nielsen Stephanie and Pete November, and Anna November Charles and Nancy Horton Nusbaum Mildred Paden Elizabeth Piper Carolyn L. Pittman Kathleen Swann Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Preaus Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Rawles III Isabella and Jerry Reeves Robert and Gaylen Alders Reynolds Megan and Ben Rogers Mary Anne and James E. Rogers, Jr. Dolly and Graham Sadler Mary and Justin Schmidt, Conery, Ellie and Anna Schmidt Sidney Nice Shelton Georgia Schneidau Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sinco Stuart and Beth Farrar Smith Rebecca and Ray Soileau Ivory Sparks Earl Johnson, Rocky and Margery Johnson Springer, Preston and Caroline Johnson Douglas Julie Sproul Deborah Townsend Stewart Carolyn and Kevin Stewart Kimberly and John Strong
Nancy Conkle Swann Ann and Wellford Tabor David and Lynn Stichter Tate Carolyn Clark Taylor and Martha Caroline McKellar Taylor Kam and Parker Allen Tekin Lora Tuttle Terry Christopher and Elizabeth Keenan Thompson Hamilton Northcutt Thompson Melissa and Paul Tolmie Jay and Mary Jane Scott Trimble Mr. and Mrs. G. Christian Ullrich II Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner Natalie and Minor Vernon Ann and Jim von Thron Cameron Holt Voyles Frost and Robin McKinney Walker Ashley and Scott Wallace Bennet and Jane Pope Waters Jackie and Fred Wertymer Elizabeth McArthur Whiteley Camille Bundrick Williams Stockton and Dorothy Moss Williams Mr. and Mrs. J. Hulon Williams, III Pierce Jonassen Young
CENTENNIAL UNRESTRICTED GIFTS IN HONOR OR MEMORY In Honor Of Kathy Moore Pattie Moore-Boyette
Our three CMW girls - Layne, Abby, and Morgan Jill Nalty Morgan Nalty Robin McKinney Walker Justin and Stephanie Blessey Lilley
In Memory Of Fran Villere Becky and Will McKee
KINDRED SPIRIT SOCIETY Merrie-Woode gratefully acknowledges the following individuals who have made commitments to include the Merrie-Woode Foundation, Inc. in their estate plans: Anonymous (1) Gay O’Neal Abbott Holly Pierce Ambler Jody Shartle Anderson Mark and Nancy Beveridge Catherine Boardman Terrell and Deane Valentine Bowers Margy Dortch Brooks Royall and Henrietta Dibrell Brown Beverly Bailey Chinnis Dockery Clark Rob and Anne Emack Couch Chesly Johnson Dale-Arnurius Julie Harrower Diaz Denice and Jim Dunn Jeremy and Mary Kent Harrison Ellis
FUNDS
Robert and Beth Hassinger Tommy and Elizabeth Holder Nan Andrews Hopkins James and Barry Stout Kaminer Kelly and Kara Smith Land Donna Dismuke Lenaghan Deedle McKenrick Anne-Worley Bauknight Moelter Stephanie and Peter November William Pippin Lynn Stichter Tate Sherwood and Eve Smith Stephen Smith David and Nancy Conkle Swann Jay and Mary Jane Scott Trimble James and Ann von Thron Stuart and Carol Graham Wyllie Christopher and Elizabeth Keenan Thompson Mary Ruffin Brown Waldron Catherine Cranston Whitham Mary Woodward Merrie-Woode will continue to welcome new commitments to the Kindred Spirit Society and will be glad to provide additional information regarding a variety of options available through our Gift Acceptance Policy. In addition, if you see any updates needed to our donor or Kindred Spirit listings, please contact Robin McKinney Walker by phone at the Camp Office, (828) 743-3300, or by email, robin@merriewoode.com.
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Merrie-Woode Endowment Valuation Merrie-Woode’s Endowment value for determining distributions is calculated using a 16 quarter moving average of the Endowment Fund’s market value on November 5, 2019. The Merrie-Woode Foundation Inc. undergoes an annual audit with Goldsmith Molis & Gray, PLLC. Copies of the audit report and IRS Form 990 may be reviewed by contacting robin@merriewoode.com.
Endowment Performance The following totals include all amounts contributed to the Endowment as of December 31, 2019, as well as interest accumulated in the campaign totals reported in 2018.
Endowment Financial Performance
Amount
Total Contributions in 2019
$86,310
Total Distribution in 2019
($56,150)
Total Value of Endowment (as of December 31, 2019)
$1,556,178
Value of Individual Endowment Funds Merrie-Woode Endowment Honoring Former Board Chairs
$713,463
Total Campership Endowments
$321,896
General Campership Endowment
$60,339
Casscells Family Endowment
$20,552
Fritz & Augusta Orr Campership Endowment
Betty & John Kinnett Campership Endowment
$141,171 $99,834
Total Programming Endowments
$275,389
Programming Endowment
$0.00*
Dameron Family Endowment
$124,137
Hugh Caldwell Chamber Music Endowment
$151,252
Denice and Jim Dunn Building Preservation Endowment
$242,012
Conservation and Sustainability Endowment TOTAL
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Amount
$3,418 $1,556,178
*First contribution of $5,000 transferred to Programing Endowment in 2020 and funded balance will be included in 2020 Annual Report.
Endowment Funds Targeted for Future Growth Building Preservation $242,012
Conservation $3,418 Merrie-Woode Endowment $713,463
Conservation and Sustainability Endowment
Denice and Jim Dunn Building Preservation Endowment
Merrie-Woode Endowment Honoring Former Board Chairs
Targeted
Targeted
Targeted
$120,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
Programming $275,389
Pledged & Funded
TOTAL $1,556,178
$715,363
Pledged & Funded
$28,293
Pledged & Funded
$256,712
Campership $321,896
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ANNUAL FUND Once again we have outstanding news to report regarding our 2019 Annual Fund Campaign. With the tremendous success we have seen in our Annual Fund over the last few years, we set a 2019 goal of $150,000. Last year, 891 participants contributed a total of $221,900 to the Merrie-Woode Annual Fund, and we surpassed our goal! As a nonprofit organization, Merrie-Woode relies on the Annual Fund to support the operations of camp, including the programming, staffing, and facilities. The Annual Fund also provides resources for camperships, the tuition scholarships that provide financial assistance to many camp families and to young women who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend summer camp. In addition to our traditional campaign, we hosted our sixth annual Young Alumnae Challenge. All gifts received through the Young Alumnae Challenge are specifically designated for camperships. This year we challenged our young CMW alumnae to raise the equivalent of three full tuition Camperships (one for each camp session). In just three days, the Young Alumnae raced past the goal with an amazing total of $18,375 raised, allowing for three Camperships plus additional funds to support partial Camperships. All contributions to the Merrie-Woode Foundation are tax deductible for individuals, corporations, and foundations within the limits of section 501(c)3 of the IRS code.
ANNUAL FUND DONORS
The Gleam ($2,500 and above) Michael Anna and Fabian de Armas Lisa and Rick Jackson Donald and Peachy Mobley Kohler Elly, Merritt, Caroline, Sarah, and Izzy Lane Lindsay and Jim McDonough Sean and Courtney Minchew Reynolds Mary and Justin Schmidt Stephen and Janice Ferman Straske, Elly, Davis & Mary Stephen Christopher and Elizabeth Keenan Thompson Knox and Amanda Allen Thompson C. Martin and Daphne Flowers Wood Excalibur ($1,000 - $2,499) Hank and Nancy Dameron Almquist, Katherine, Henry, and Anna Malcolm and Elizabeth Hallock Andrews Bonneau and Sharon Bleakley Ansley Sylvia Bernardini Elizabeth and Martin Borden Marjorie Bryan Buckley Doug and Ann Cameron John and Ann Preston Carey, Kate Austin and Merdith Weeks Chase Meredith and Alan Clark Susan and Edward S. Croft, III Rebecca Dameron Dan Cameron Family Foundation, Inc.; Hilda Dill Matt and Evie Hackney Smith Davis
Kathryn and Joseph Royal Georgia Schneidau Simpson Sherwood and Eve Smith Barry Lohmeyer Stout Gordon and Laurie Turner Strayhorn Nancy Conkle Swann Jonnie and James Swann Jennifer and Benjie Tarbutton Kam and Parker Allen Tekin Nicole and Paul Thionville Elizabeth “Mim” Bright Wallace Mimi Wallace Bruce and Alice Martin Whelihan John Hulon and Joan Williams Boo Woodall Catherine Carr Worley Roundtable ($500 - $999) Anonymous (2) Gay O’Neal Abbott Bond and Virginia Neal Almand Elizabeth and Alvin Alsobrook Catherine “CT” Stroud Anderson Charlie and Susie Sears Anderson Royall and Henri Dibrell Brown Kimberlin and Helen Nalty Butcher, Laura Butcher David and Katharyn “Peep” Brown Cantor Terry and Susan Mariani Castle Jimmy and Calene Wertymer Chambers Michael and Meaghan Dowling Chorske Dorothea and Charles Clark Steve and Kristi Snyder Costa Ryan and Boofie Lupton Crimmins Rick and Leslie Wagner Cruz Susie and Philip Davidson Lucy Davidson Andres and Julie Harrower Diaz Mallory Dimmitt and Bert Martin Denice and Jim Dunn
Rick and Tweed Cline Eckhard Jeff and Allison Almand Ezell Henry and Sarah Bland Fielding Dean and Lauren Thomas Flores John and Marlea Foster, Ashley and Elisabeth The Lookout Foundation The Dowd Foundation, Inc Amanda Love and Brian Fuller Katherine Griggs Patrick and Sheila Proby Gross Sinclair and Catherine McKenney Harcus Gordon and Kinsey Appleby Harper Ann and Worth Harris Shep and Cynthia Luck Haw Whit and Jenny Sauer Holladay Elizabeth Kennedy Lucy King Scott and Emily Williams King Clinton and Emily McAdams Koontz Marley and Michael LeBourgeois Mildred and Patrick Long Jay and Rowanne McIntyre McKnight John and Elizabeth Dempsey Merritt Will and Missy Underwood Miller, and Liza Wooten Louise Allen Moore Lane and Cille Orr Morrison Adam and Jessica Werner Moskowitz The Olinger Family John and Lisa Crosswhite Olver Mildred Paden Penny and Ruffner Page, and Virginia, Libby & Margaret Chad and Alison Chatel Paris Paul and Betsy Joyner Parker Ryan and Betsy Warfel Philmon Zan Robb Polhill Carlene and John Pruitt
DONORS
We are honored to recognize gifts to the 2019 Annual Fund through December 31, 2019.
Gilbert and Wendy Deitch Lawrence and Vevie Dimmitt Patty Thornhill Edwards Jeremy and Mary Kent Harrison Ellis Mr. and Mrs. James L. Ferman, Jr. Cathy and Jim Foster Enterprise Holdings Foundation The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation, Inc. Jennifer and Larry Fox Ben and Cynthia Graham Gordon Harold and Ginger Somerville Hallock Brenton and Lindsay Graham Halsey, Liza Halsey Perrin, Kate Halsey Edris, Melanie Halsey Crittenden, and Corell Halsey Moore; The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Gabby Renee Harwell Beth and Bobby Hassinger Deirdre and Christian Hooper Mr. and Mrs. J. Garrett Horsley, Hamilton Family Foundation Mr. Earl Johnson, Jr. Christopher and Lindsey Lindgren Kurz Susan and Norman Lent Alan Lewis Justin and Stephanie Blessey Lilley The Linden “Whales” Sarah Logan Allen and Clair Freeman Marshall Mary Ellen Martin-Marvel Mac and Georgeann McGrew Edmund and Pamela McIlhenny Tommy and Gabrey Croft Means Jimmy and Marriott Horton Miller Hebe Dowling Murphy Mary Rodes Nash Celeste Pillow George and Rudi Robbins Pillow
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Mike and Fran Reeves Nick and Jamie Johnston Renwick Beth Rosenberg Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ross Jr. The Sadler Family Patricia and Conrad Sauer Ed and Becky Savitz William and Cecil Collins Scanlan Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Simkins Alex and Carter Coker Simpson Russell and Tara Sinco, and Madeline and Katherine Katherine Stiner Frances Symes Gena Tarbutton Cathy Temple Jay and Mary Jane Scott Trimble John and Caroline Trube Woodie and Betsy Hassinger Van Horn Alexandra Buckley-Voris and Michael Voris Linda and Wesley Martin Walker, Jr. Patricia and Scott Warbritton Patty McRae Washington Dan and Amy Wilbanks Stockton and Dorothy Moss Williams Knight ($250 - $499) Anonymous (2) Chip and Amelia Andrews Abbott Dana and Len Allen Chase and Holly Pierce Ambler Andy and Susan LaMotte Anderson Jorie and Jim Andrews Joe and Kathy Ross Arterberry Fred and Malinda Bradley Bergen Shell and Lawrence Berry David and Sarah Allen Blais Catherine Blanchard Boardman Kristin Brozyna Beverly Kansteiner Burden
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Nina Sledge Burke and Eleanor H. Burke William and Virginia Beasley Buzzell Capriccia and Drew Carney, Ginny Carney Elizabeth Harrison Carrington Anne Casscells Charlie and Mary Coleman Rogers Clark Lillie Cochran Dougie and Grace Thorington Coffed Charles and Sylvia Sparkman Coker Sharon and Matt Cole Susan Christian Coogan Amy and Mike Corcell Rob and Anne Emack Couch Richard and Mary Anne Lohmeyer Cover Jane Huston and Claiborne Crommelin Jay and Betsy Caldwell Dalgliesh Bruce and Hyde Floyd Desloge Caroline and Justin Doyle Steven and Anna Ferguson Duff Hanes and Mary Parke McEachran Dunn Lynn and Bruce Felt Pat and Emily Pittman Funderburk Jennie and Peek Garlington Laura, Jim, Emma Laura, Lucy and Alice Gash Laura Gossage and Daisy Hoffman Eleanor Griffin Michael and Nancy Harrell Elliott and Terrell Luck Harrigan, and True, Elise, and Ravenel Nikko and Anne Farrar Hayes Olivia Head Emily Helmick Ashley Helmick Adam Levesque and Lucy Henderson
Laura Tillman Hendley Bob and Hester Hodde Harriet Broughton Holliday Kristen and Alan Hooper Preston and Kris Bell Humphreys Elizabeth “Bunny” Johns Chandra and Jimmie Johnson Bobby and Avery Harrelson Jones Kate Jones and Alex Jones Erik and Lucy Cooper Karlsson Townsend Daniel Kent Joel and Mary Beth Taylor Keys Douglas M. Kronn Graham and Dana Borden Lacy Michael and Donna Dismuke Lenaghan John Lewis Thomas and Kate Carey Light John and Nancy Braam Little Alex and Claudia McNeilly Livingston Bailey and Jon Lowther Caleb and Kaley Garner Lukas Seton and Katie Bee Rogers Marshall Shelley Massengale Ben and Mary Metcalf McKenney Donald and Louise Felker McKenzie Jill Nalty Solon O’Neal Miss Karina Ottaviano Wilson and David Overend Chris and Eleanor Davenport Owen Lila and Gajan Retnasaba Mabry and Jeanne Rogers Jerry and Katharine“Kaki” Neville Rottler Paula and Dalt Ruffin Lauren and Thomas Ryan John and Barbie Jones Sabo Louis and Mamie Seaman Sarkes Will and Beverly Martin Sessoms Skip and Mary Davis McLendon Smart, Mary Stuart
Stephen, Shobha, Claudia & Olivia Smith Ivory Sparks The Stamoulis Family Hilary and Edward Steinert Davis Straske William and Elizabeth Crane Swent Rob and Ashley Smith Thompson Clay and Susan O’Neal Thompson Barbara Thornhill Leah and Runyon Tyler Ellen and Buzz Upton Bill and Betsy Hamilton Verner Dawn and Wayne Wadsworth Martha and David Webb Molly Smith Wellington Eliza West George and Frances Sommers Wheelock Connie Quarles Wonham John and Edie Lanier Wright Sarah and George Young, Octavia Fund Squire ($100 - $249) Anonymous (2) Alicia Alford Crighton and Laughlin Kane Allen Eric and Caroline Annis Almon William and Loring Harris Amass Alexandra Bach and Jacob Fuller Babette Bryan Bach Madeline Baird and German Aguirre Rodes Nash Bazzel Emily and Ryan Beaver Erik and Jo Jo Allen Bedford Michael and Kaki Johnson Behr Sam and Claire Woodall Bellman Olivia Smith Beneke Matthew and Barrie Caison Benson Amy and Eric Bicknell, Sarah Bicknell Lisa Blake
Louise Dibrell Jim and Wynn Gregory Dorsett Elizabeth S. Dowd Julie and Everitt Drew Stuart Drew Mary Lynn and Robert Dubler Eileen and David Duddleston Bradley and Bri Ratte Dunn Elizabeth Eades Rebecca and Billy Edge Allison Edwards Kristin Peterson Edwards John and Liz Landry Eiser Kim and Ernest Ellison Allison and Garrett Erdle Elizabeth Etherton Gary and Ann Fink G. Slaughter Fitz-Hugh Jr. Hunter and Tait Davidson Flint Helen and Robert Forster Corinne Foster Courtney Foster Pete and Susanne Inman Frayser Helen Chandler Fure Rachel Garrett Jennifer Geetter Martha Geyer Laura Gill Debbie and Bill Giudice R. Scott and Anna Stiegel Glass Sallie Glover Michael and Gillian White Goodrich Kendall Graham Mary Elizabeth and Louis Gump Ciele Gutierrez Jimmie and Jeanette Kennedy Hancock Mary Nobles Hancock Ann and Hooper Hardison John and Margaret McCall Harper Jerry and Melissa Harrelson Dr. and Mrs. James O. Harris Janelle and Justin Harrison Michael and Sarah Corder Heary
Claudia Heath Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Heazlitt Debby and Dan Heller, Mary-Lloyd Josh and Betsy Reese Helms Coral and Louis O. Helms Lindsay and Charlie Higgins Vianda Hale Hill, Nicki Hill Rose and Christane Hill Rick and Molly Spicer Hood Gary and Lindsay Garner Hostetler Robert and Ginger Ann Clark Hughes Stuart and Mary Stuart Couch Hurst Tucker and Franny Couch Hurt Jimmy and Liz Counce Irwin Mark and Susan Carrison Isaacs Sara Elizabeth Jackson Tricia and Lee Johnson Katie Newton Jones and Catherine Jones Dunford George and Florence Evans Jordan Jim and Barry Stout Kaminer Bob and Ellie McNabb Kassem Henry and Cary Davis King Buford and Mary Pat Ward King Edith and Miles Kirkland John and Phyllis Mann Kirwan Pete and Evelyn Simmons Kissel Carrie Bories Knapp John and Charlotte Clark Knight Anne Kock Bonnie Hulse Krebs Ryan and Becca Red Lacks Elizabeth and James C. Landis Ed and Kit Landry Beau and Gail McMichael Lane Alex and Calvert Coley Lange Robert Watkins and Stewart Lathan Keiko LeMon Morgan and Bradford Lewis Lawrence and Barrie Hill Lewis
David, Trudy, and Margaret Marie Little Gary London Bill Sullivan and Sid Long Grace Looney Kyle and Sarah Jo Trimble Luby Diane Ludwig Alden Lynch Andrew and Sarah Josey Lyon Caroline Mann Laura and Steven Mason Tony and Susan Rutland McCullar Renee and George McEldowney, Elizabeth William and Anne Wall McIntosh Kent and Whitney Dunlap McLeod Matthew and Bess Young Meeks Ann K. Melton John and Mollie Murray Messick Kelly Stocks Milam Linda and Hardin Minor Aurelia and William Monk Luther Moore Susan Philips Moore Pattie Moore-Boyette Betsy Morley and Benjamin Bates Reagan and Willie Morris Lewis and Margaret Myers Morris Rick and Caroline Tuttle Murray Amy and Will Norton Stephanie and Peter C. November Abby and Jefferson Nunley Brit and Neal McKinney Oehmig Ellen and Perry Offutt Molly O’Grady Jim and Katherine Durkee Park Alice Parkerson Jan Parson Julie Perry Brien and Sallie Orr Peterkin Evan and Grayson Davis Pierce Jan and Gregory Porges Adele and Graham Ralston Anne and Ned Rand
DONORS
Sam and Meg Roach Booth Bridget and Bobby Bories, Carrie and Evie; Bridget and Bobby Bories Fund Campbell Bowers Lara-Anne and Chandler Bradley John and Patty Brantley Scott and Leah Wilkinson Brockway Caroline Brown Caffery and Lloyd Brown Roger and Julie Budd and Caroline Budd Alex and Sarah Nash Bumpas Candice and Duncan Burt Hadley and Cameron Smith Callaway, and Darden & Lee Libby Carter Chan and Vee Smith Chandler Virginia Jones Charest Natalie and George Chase Michael and Elizabeth Cranston Cleckler Harry and Janie McMullen Cline Beaty and John Coleman Nancy Conrad Andrew and Kelly Frailey Covato Francessa and John Cox Elizabeth Tessier Crescenzo Guy and Melanie Halsey Crittenden Elizabeth and William Crommelin Susan Mitchell Cross Mark and Lucy Sparkman Crosswell Greg and Emily Curran Dick Currence of The Arabella Fund Mary Mercer “Mimi” Daniel Tom and Jody Ragland Darden Mrs. Leland Hume Davenport Christy K. Davidson Sydney Davidson Allison and Byron Davidson Thomas and Martha Simkins Davis Julia and Tommy Davis Marli Davis
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Peaches Rankin Carl and Jean Boehmler Reynolds Carter Rice George and Judy Roberds Timothy and Nancy Martin Roberts Jennifer Nichols Romberg Mary Grace Rosenberg Brooke and Jim Ruggles Mike and Katherine Almquist Ryker Ray and Robert Sabalis Justin and Ainsley Hines Santa Barbara Conery Schmidt Harriet and James Schnell Robert and Logan Carpenter Senior Mike and Jennie Scott Shad Llewellyn Sinkler and Oscar Shamamian Linda and John Shinkle Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Sibley Linda Siefried Amber Skye Jimmy and Kathy Black Stewart Charlie and Kathy Browne Stine Kimberly and John Strong Sophie Sussman Lynn Stichter Tate Caroline Taylor Hailey Thompson Molly Cramer Tipps Thomas and Susan Tuten Mrs. E. Runyon Tyler, Jr. Anne Blair Wrinkle Ann and John von Thron Amanda von Thron Brendan Shanahan and Lindsey von Thron Frost and Robin McKinney Walker Mr. and Mrs. John Hardin Ward IV Reilly Ward David Paltiel and Stuart Warner Rosemary Desloge and John Wassem
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David and Gail Minnich Watson Jim and Rebecca Weeks Watson Whit and Catherine Cranston Whitham John and Elisabeth Harper Wiener, Bizzy and Gracie Eliza Williams Elizabeth Williams Reid Leavitt Willingham Marcia Wilson John and Anjanette Dobbin Winckler Clayton and Mary Peterkin Worthington Michael and Charlotte Daniel Wray Josh and Sara J. Martin Wright Barry and Jacquelyn Buttram Wright Edith and Landon R. Wyatt, III Margaret Wyatt Stuart and Carol Graham Wyllie Yeoman ($50 - $99) Anonymous (4) Mary Virginia Adams Parker and Caroline Reeves Anderson Madeleine Andrews Robert and Lyda Larkins Astrove Robert and Eugenie Crusel Atherton Christian and Beth Avery Aimée Barnes Elizabeth Bean Claudia Behringer-Smith Olivia Margaret Behringer-Smith Joni and Robert Benitez Glory Beveridge Giampaolo and Kyle Smith Bianconcini Rip and Nell Mathis Black Bruce and Jean Stephenson Blair Emmy Blessey Margaret Bond
Mary Ann Borden Evie Bories Regan Borucke Rich and Ann-Stewart Crane Boss Mary Grace Bowers Sam and Lyn Stapleton Boykin Lilly Beth Bradshaw Zach and Brooke Fuller Brewer Grace and James Broughton Scott and Dorothy “Taylor” McGrew Brown Kemper and Elizabeth McClatchey Brown Tippi and Sam Burch Leigh and Robert Cameron Frances Purnell Cameron Carol Ann Brown Cannon Jennifer and Peter Carlin Kathryn Cattell Laura Cheek Catherine and Herbert Claiborne Tierney Colavito Susan and John Cole David Cole and Holly Hill Richard and Mary Woolard Crawford Frances V. Currence Hannah Curtis Susan and Brian Curtiss Mr. and Mrs. John D’Albora Jr. Elizabeth Davis Annabel Mountain Davis Mimi Davis and Annabel Davis Lane and Claire Warfel Davis Eva Davis Caroline Parker Deichmann Kimberly Demby Kristin and Kirk Domescik Lizzy Donald Laura Dorris Margaret Doub Susan and Brian Dowhower Frank and Margaret Cheatham Williams Driscoll
Zoe Dubin Emily Bailey Farrah Follmann and Harry Farthing Taylor Kristen Felt Alexandra Ferrara Martin and Katherine Troutman Ferrara Jane Hutcherson Frierson Elizabeth Allison Biggers Gardner Emma Laura Gash Lucy Gash Krissa and Glenn Gaston Rory and Shelby Harrell Geyer Frances Givhan Gabrielle Going David and Betsy Lindsay Goode Schuyler and Sarah Carter Grey Adriana Grossman Audrey Dyer Hall Anna Hamilton Emily Hardy Lydia Pound Harrell Ravenel Harrigan Sydney Haskins Rob and Annette Herstek Maggie Hill Melissa and Ken Hodges Harry and Nan Andrews Hopkins Faye Carrington Hughes Sarah Hughes Rachel Hume Carter Hyde Emily Johnson Steve and Martha Jones Mark and Walker Freeman Jones David and Jane Stoiko Kennedy Carmen and Madding King Sean and Jade Farlow Kluttz Catherine O’Connor Kugajevsky Joanna Phillips Kunz Helena and Trent Lehman Katherine Lombardo Barbie Tilman and Hubbell Losson
Maria Trosdal Sparkman Maia L. Stewart Mary Stephen Straske Harrison and Anna Stowers Stubel Jim and Mary Lee “Toody� White Sullivan Ellen Tate Perrin and Catherine Biggers Trotter Kirstie and Jamie Tucker Stephen Vanze and Judith Halsey Jennifer and Juan Villaveces Mary Grace von Thron Celeste St. Martin Wedgeworth Alyce Wellons Natalie Wertymer Sean and Susannah Tims Wessel Chris and Kimberly Tuthill White Richard and Elizabeth McArthur Whiteley Elizabeth and John Wiens Lindsay and Adam Williams Joseph Wilson Jr. Page and David Winstead Elizabeth Neese Woodard Jason Wright Page ($49 and under) Anonymous (8) Emily Alcorn Camden Alford Lisa and Ben Allen Anne Marie Alsobrook Elisabeth Foster Alston Chad and Liz Getten Atwood Mel and Linda Emerson Baker Wiley Perry Ballard, III Langley Barnes Amanda Barry Madison Beaver Ellie Beuley David Black Betsy Blitch Kristina Bond
Stuart Bowers Janie Branch Patricia Brandon Nicki and Matthew Brock Gracie Broughton Natalie and Curry Brown Winnie Burch Emily Caindec Mathilde Caindec Dennis and Emily Wilson Callahan Dee and David Campbell Matthew and Blain Lewis Coady Aimee and Chris Cogan Lilly Cohen MacKinsey Cole Cady Cole Barbara and Christopher Commander CeCe Cook Alexis Crittenden Aly and Marshall Croft Sarah Croft Lucy Currence Stewart and Laura Shelby Dameron Dalton Mary Frances Daly Sarah T. Davis Lane Davis Morgan Desloge Margaret Dill Lucy Dorris Mary Scott Douglas Tim and Susanna James Doyle Lawson Drew Shannon Duncanson Louise and Kirk Edrington Gretchen Edwards Lori and Harrison Edwards Sarah Ellison Hannah Davis Emig and Helena Emig Margo Ennis Sarah Anne Evans Missy Rainey Ferguson
Lessley Soniat Fitzpatrick Nick and Molly Davis Foukal Charlotte Freeman Ella Freeman Deborah Reas and Erik Furu Caroline and Stephen Gidiere Christina Givner Darby Glenn Lisa and Tom Graff MacKenzie Hall Lilly Hallock Danica Hames Josh Hargraves and Allison Stiles Megan Harold Laura and Jeff Hay Clarke and Laura Vawter Hobby Lily Horsley Margaret Horsley Martha House Kristy and Thomas Hubard Felicia and William Huger Ella Janvier Lindsey Johnston Amy and Gregory Jones Krystle and Jamie Jones Kevin Kennelly Leah Keys Tara and Stephen Kinney Laura and Wyck Knox Mary and Jesse Lawrence Catherine Lemoine Jarrett and Caroline Nugent Link Kate Livesay Charlotte Mabry Emily Hicks Megan Mahoney Sallie and Will Mason Lacy Morris Mattox Maggie McCarthy Duan and Kevin McLaughlin Gigi McLeod Dorothy Meachum Caroline Menton Hannah and Wade Miller
DONORS
Sarah and Alec Machiels Maria Schmitt Mantenuto Jane Hobson Marcus Lynn and Jerry Mayfield Sallie and Bill Mayne Ann Myrick M. McGrew Gray McKenzie Claire and French McKnight Roger and Elizabeth Toney Melvin Steve and Susan Moll Pierre and Ashton Ratcliffe Molster Jeremy and Madeleine Davis Moore Jean Moore Howell and Erwin Wilcox Morrison Anna November Ben and Sarah Eades Oliva Keith and Anna Christenberry Ottaviano Travis and Corbin Dunlap Page Celia Parr Wade and Mary Elizabeth Adams Perry Carolyn L. Pittman Daniel and Katie Rushing Polk Isabelle Powell Gene and Ann Preaus Eden Price Denise and Stuart Prince Emily Rich Tom and Blair Mestl Ritchie Sara Rogers Anna Rogers Trey and Jenna Tuttle Rome Katie Ryan Andrew and Sara Huffman Schmidt Alfred and Meredith Stanley Scott Chanler Shamamian Kittredge Shamamian Chessie MacRae Sharp Maude Saunders Sharp Leonora Sharpe Sallie Simpson Fred and Tricia Sibley Sims Patricia and James C. Spain
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Susan Mire Ashley Mitchell Martha and Matt Molinari James and Elaine de la Houssaye Montgomery Alexia Smith Moore Rob and Angel Moore, and Elizabeth Charles Michael and Patricia Murray Layne Nalty Robert and Robin Naylor Caroline Newlin Kathleen Norton Mallory and Frank Norvell Virginia and John Nugent Amy Nusbaum Cathleen Obray Kathryn Copenhaver-Oelrich and Robin Oelrich Allison and Thomas O’Grady Sarah and Kale Olson Ellen and George Palmer Catherine and John Pappas Caroline Perrin Mary Paige and Jonathan Phillips Lauren Tempelton and David Phillips Virginia Poynor Annabel Pruitt Sallie Ratcliffe Susan and Benjamin Rawles Hannah Rawles Cole Reifsnider Carter Reifsnider Adrienne Rich William and Kristin Ritter Caroline Robinson David Wells and Liv Rooth Shirley Roy Jane Royse Virginia Rush Helen-Grace and Patrick Ryan Darby Williams Sands Evie Sarkes
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Rush and Beverley Shull Lily Simpson Blair and Stirling Cassidy Smith Palmer Smith Gib Smith Gussie Smith Olena and Alex Somov Jennifer Bolton Marple Elly Straske Claire Sussman Alex Swartsel Kelli Talley Kelly and Bruce Tunno Lisa Wallace Brooke Hudgins Wallace Wagon and Meagher Lee Whigham Keene White Spalding White Eleanor Williams Bolling Winborne Lori and Tom Winkler Jamie and Bevelle Warren Worthen Sarah Wright Debby Bartenfeld Yeomans and Kady Yeomans Caroline Zvonek
Nell Mathis Black and Nellie Black Brewer Rip and Nell Mathis Black
Rick and Tweed Cline Eckhard’s 24th Wedding Anniversary Harry and Janie McMullen Cline
Cameron Smith Callaway Blair and Stirling Cassidy Smith
Alex Ervin Sylvia Bernardini
The Campership Program Chad and Alison Chatel Paris
Emily Pittman Funderburk Carolyn L. Pittman
Meaghan Dowling Chorske’s Birthday Rick and Tweed Cline Eckhard
Sallie Glover Aurelia and William Monk
Mary Coleman Rogers Clark and Katie Bee Rogers Marshall Mabry and Jeanne Rogers Lucile McKee Clarkson Frances Symes
Bisa, Hilton Hallock, Elizabeth Hallock Andrews, and Madeleine Andrews for Camperships Harold and Ginger Somerville Hallock
Evelyn Coleman Beaty and John Coleman
Mary Nobles Hancock’s graduation from law school Jimmie and Jeanette Kennedy Hancock
Martha Simkins Davis Henry and Sarah Bland Fielding
Captain Beezy Hobson Jane Hobson Marcus
In Honor Of…
The Births of Isabel Doyle and Eleanor Eiser Ed and Kit Landry
Gabrey Croft Means, Addie Croft, and Lilli Means Susan and Edward S. Croft, III
Ali Alford Aurelia and William Monk
Denice Dunn Blair and Stirling Cassidy Smith
In grateful appreciation for the Merrie-Woode Family Dean and Lauren Thomas Flores
Amy Oehmig Battaglia and Emily Battaglia Brit and Neal McKinney Oehmig
Daphne Edwards, Hale Edwards Jones, Sally Scott Edwards Tippett, and Sarah Tippett Patty Thornhill Edwards
HONOR AND MEMORY GIFTS
The Wedding of Athena Rose Blair Robert and Lyda Larkins Astrove
Layne and Morgan Elizabeth Nalty Jill Nalty
Lizzy Swann Oliver and Jessica Swann Ward Jonnie and James Swann Caroline Lee Pope John and Margaret McCall Harper
Baron Fain Holly Pierce Ambler Eugenie Crusel Atherton Amanda Barry Barrie Caison Benson Ann-Stewart Crane Boss Kendall Graham Stewart Lathan Gabrey Croft Means Elizabeth Crane Swent Elizabeth McArthur Whiteley
Ann K. Melton Jean Moore Isabelle Powell Ray and Robert Sabalis
Susan Harrison Fitz Hugh G. Slaughter Fitz-Hugh Jr.
Susan Raney McIntyre Allison Edwards Laura and Steven Mason Lynn and Jerry Mayfield Sallie and Bill Mayne Claire and French McKnight Steve and Susan Moll Amy and Will Norton George and Rudi Robbins Pillow
Fontaine Flowers C. Martin and Daphne Flowers Wood Townsend Daniel Kent
Abby Nalty Kimberlin and Helen Nalty Butcher, Laura Butcher Jill Nalty
In Memory Of…
Elizabeth “Bunch” Sanders Griffin Eleanor Griffin
Sarah Pippin Laura, Jim, Emma Laura, Lucy and Alice Gash
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Allen, III Knox and Amanda Allen Thompson
Horace Holden, Sr. Rick and Tweed Cline Eckhard
Mary Martin Williamson Borden Elizabeth and Martin Borden Hugh Caldwell Anne Casscells
Georgia Cobb Joyner Elizabeth and Martin Borden Grace and James Broughton Graham and Dana Borden Lacy Ellen and Buzz Upton
Millie Cobb Carr Ellen and Buzz Upton
Ruth Kalmar Lewis John Lewis
Bette Upton Cobb Ellen and Buzz Upton
My sister, Cary Minnich Lide David and Gail Minnich Watson
Martha Cousar Davis Elly, Merritt, Caroline, Sarah, and Izzy Lane
Greg McDonald The Linden “Whales” Jennifer Geetter
Palmer Smith Blair and Stirling Cassidy Smith Our granddaughter, Amanda von Thron’s Engagement Mr. and Mrs. John D’Albora Jr. Robin McKinney Walker Linda and Wesley Martin Walker, Jr. Julie and Chris Weller George and Florence Evans Jordan
Dorothy Metcalf Thomas Dean and Lauren Thomas Flores Ben and Mary Metcalf McKenney Frank Troutman, Jr. Debby Bartenfeld Yeomans and Kady Yeomans
2019 Annual Fund Summary Total of 2019 Annual Fund $221,900 Young Alumnae Challenge $18,375
Tribute Gifts $24,858
General Annual Fund $178,667
Total Gifts 891 Young Alumnae Challenge Gifts 234 Tribute Gifts 70
Mimi Weil Will and Missy Underwood Miller, and Liza Wooten General Annual Fund Gifts 587
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