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Foundation member Larry Hobart is a gentle man, a philosopher, and a poet. He also has a passion for life and making a difference in the world.


Patricia Goldblatt New Member Is Inspired by Generosity of Others and Memories of Poem	Actor/Director Tony Dow is proud to become a J. Sterling Morton level member of the Arbor Day Foundation.	Leon and Judy Tupy have special respect for trees and agriculture.

Margaret Elizares New Member Creates Living Legacy with Arbor Day Charitable Gift Annuity	Eugene Jenkins Member's Tree-Planting Legacy Has Roots in Childhood	Michael and Sheryl Was Lifelong Love of Trees Endures Through Bequest

Memorial to Ship & Crew Helps Replant National Forests The idea for the Ships Remembered Memorial Endowment started simply with an idea and a phone call.		Buddy Davidson Posthumous Grant Perpetuates Past Member's Love of Trees

Anthea Durón Member’s Charitable Gift Annuity Provides Care for the World She Loves	Negus Growing House at Arbor Day Farm Member Uses Appreciated Stock to Invest in a Greater Good	Christ and Betty Filip Fillip Family Demonstrates Appreciation of Trees and Nature Education

Gene and Ethel Lenz Ensuring a Brighter Future	Anna Lee Skolaut A Lifetime of Caring Is Remembered by Friends	Paul Werner Foundation Member Enjoys a Win-Win Relationship

Dr. John Harvey Life-Long Educator and Tree Lover Sees Contributions Put to Good Work	Pamela Chaiet A Member's Contribution Reflects Her Love and Connection with Trees	George and Cathy Korinek Members Reflect a Love of Trees in Their Wills

Imogene Raines Longtime Member Supports Mission with Arbor Day Charitable Gift Annuity	Maxine Lee Booth Since childhood, Maxine Lee Booth has always enjoyed what she calls an "almost spiritual connection" to trees.