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PresIdent’s Message: so Much going On!!
To have the honor to serve as the president of the board of directors of Renfrew Institute is rather humbling. I certainly have looked back at the accomplishments of past presi- dents and past boards, and am amazed at what has made, and continues to make, this organization a true “gem” for the Waynesboro community and surrounding area.
The mission of Renfrew Institute is quite simple in wording: “...to guide the people of the Cumberland Valley region to become stewards of their natural and cultural worlds.” But it’s the yearly accomplishments and endeavors of the staff and volunteers that drive the “mission” to its success.
The environmental and cultural education programs provided for elementary and secondary students of the region are a testament to the hard work and extensive educational background of our staff faculty and directors. Their commitment to
ensuring quality programs for our students is paramount to the success of Renfrew Institute’s mission. Several times during the year the board has the opportunity to see the faculty and their programs in action,
and I, for one, am so impressed with their originality and creativity in presenting “fun tasks with a purpose.” Who says learning can’t be fun??
Last year, the board took time to update its Strategic Plan, enabling Renfrew Institute to look to the future with logical steps and financial stability. It is a blueprint for success. This plan provides the strategies and proposed actions to be taken over the next several years along with target dates for completion of those actions. It is a “working document” and will be updated as needed to keep the Institute’s mission in line with the needs and requirements of the times. [See the new Strategic Plan on page 20]
Yes, there is so much going on! You have been, and will continue to be—as members, donors and volunteers— a major factor in our success. Without you Renfrew Institute would not and could not exist. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the administration, faculty and staff, I say Thank You! You are our backbone, our support.
If you haven’t done so, why not make a resolution to attend as many Institute programs as possible? There
is something of interest for everybody, regardless of age.
In this Issue:
Jay Heefner
25th Annual Jazz Fest ......................Inside front cover Cultural Currents ........................................................3 Earth Day Artistry Awards..........................................4 Summer Interns ..........................................................5 Professional Development—Winterthur ....................7 Intern Report: Antietam Watershed Update .............8 New Sponsorships .....................................................12 Financial Report........................................................13 Summer Stories .........................................................13 Board of Directors in Action .....................................14 Membership List .......................................................16 Denny Koons–Chesapeake Bay Foundation ............18 Strategic Plan............................................................20 WaterStriders Science Champ, Jack Hubbard .........21 Welcome New Directors ...........................................22 Welcome Emma Lewis..............................................23 Top of the Mushroom: Lynn MacBride....................24
Pumpkin Fest Recap .................................................25 Calendar of Events....................................................26 Departing Board Members .......................................27 Remembering Gerald Reichard................................28 Our Sponsors.............................................................31 International Staff.....................................................32 Cultural Studies Intern .............................................33 Memorial–Honorial Donations................................33 SOAR Bird Walks Extended .....................................34 Endowment Fund Report .........................................35 Chesapeake Bay Supper Recap .................................37 Garden Corner ..........................................................38 Welcome New Members ...........................................39 Endowment Trustees................................................39 Renfrew Institute Board and Staff............................39 Salamander Scramble! .............................................40 Scramblers Collage 2016 ..................Inside back cover
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