Thank You So Much For Your Support!
Whether you joined us in person or supported us from afar, your contributions helped make the event a tremendous success. We are thrilled to announce that we raised $92,000 to further our mission in the community.
The evening was truly special, held at the stunning historic Norman-style home of Sara Lapham and Jeff Roeseler. The home is not only architecturally significant but also embodies a profound commitment to conservation. The property’s 2013 conservation easement safeguards the pristine landscapes, enhancing the ecological integrity of the surrounding area and preserving park-like open spaces.
One of the highlights of the evening was honoring Charlie Dilks. In recognition of his lifelong dedication to conservation, we announced that we will plant a Lois Magnolia tree in Pastorius Park. This tree will serve as a lasting tribute to his many contributions, enriching our community for generations to come. Special thanks to Tracy Gardner, James and Stephanie McNabb, the Friends of Pastorius Park for welcoming this new tree, and Apiary Studio for helping us source and plant this unique Magnolia.
All those who visit Pastorius Park will enjoy this rare Lois Magnolia, ensuring that Charlie’s commitment to preserving our natural resources continues for future generations. The tree’s early blooms symbolize the forward-thinking and proactive nature of Charlie’s work in conservation. Just as the magnolia’s blossoms provide early beauty in the spring, Charlie’s visionary leadership has brought long-lasting benefits to our community.
The Conservancy also presented Charlie and Gene with a photograph of the Elizabeth Magnolia, the parent magnolia of Lois. This photograph is particularly special and meaningful as it was taken by our dearly missed late friend and fellow board member Paul W. Meyer and gifted by Debbie Rodgers.
Your support, through ticket purchases and proceeds from our silent auction, funds the Conservancy’s efforts in conservation, preservation, sustainability, community development, and the growth and stewardship of our archival collections. Our community would be vastly different without the protection and celebration initiated by the Conservancy since 1967.
2024 Spring Gala Committe
Caroly Adams & John Meigs • Martha & Will Agate • Diane & John Drinker • Susan & Rob Fleming • Shirley Hanson • Emilie & Peter Lapham • Fiona Lapham & Sandro Del Lugo • Sara Lapham & Jeff Roeseler • Dr. & Mrs. G.W. Crooks • Dan Macey & Paul Savidge • Sarah Mazzie • George McNeely & William O’Conner • Cecile Mihalich • Federico Mingozzi & Joeseph Kotarski, Jr. • Nancy Newman & Jonathan Morely • Susan & Bob Peck • Lauren Drinker Putnam & Fitzgerald Putnam • Virginia & Lane Taylor • William Webster & Jeffrey Dugan • Nancy & Randy Williams • Judy Xie & William McLaughlin
2024 Spring Gala Schist Benefactors
Bowman Properties, Ltd.
Amy Branch & Jeff Benoliel
Gene & Charles Dilks
Helene Dilks
Edith Dixon
Susan & Rob Fleming
Irma & Christopher Fralic
Eileen & Ron Javers
Emilie & Peter Lapham
Federico Mingozzi & Joseph Kotarski, Jr.
Diane Newbury & Steven Berman
Susan & Bob Peck
Bonnie and Peter McCausland, The McCausland Foundation
Lauren Drinker Putnam & Fitzgerald Putnam
Debbie Rodgers
Rita & Larry Salva
Suzanne & Paul Toner
Carol & Joseph Van Sciver III
Nancy & Randy Williams
2024 Spring Gala Slate Benefactors
Carolyn Adams & John Meigs
David Barquist & Doug Schaller
Marty Brady & Bruce Belzak
Amy & Putnam Coes
Jeanne & Philip Connolly
Ann Csink
Dr. & Mrs. G.W. Crooks
Diane & John Drinker
Thomas Duffy
Steven B. Erisoty
Stacy and Bayard Fiechter
Maxine Field
Nanie & Jay Flaherty
Tim and Sandy Greenwood
Jason Friedland
Shirley Hanson
Natalie & Ralph Hirshorn
Liz & Andrew Jarvis
Louise Johnston
Brendan Kelly
Caroline & David Lacey
Fiona Lapham & Sandro Del Lugo
Captain & Mrs. Jack Lieberman,
US Navy (retired)
Betsy & Bob Lukens
Dan Macey & Paul Savidge
Jean & Daniel McCoubrey
George McNeely & William O’Connor
Nancy Newman & Jonathan Morley
Cynthia & William O’Keefe
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
James Rice
Marcos Salganicoff
Lesley & Jim Shepard
Ellen Sisle & Kenneth Schotsch
Virginia & Lane Taylor
Carol Tyler
William Webster & Jeffrey Dugan
Kim & Will Whetzel
Catherine A. Worrall
2024 LEAD SPONSOR
2024 GENERAL SPONSORS
2024 SPRING GALA SPONSORS
