Spring 2013 (PDF) - Hidden Villa
Spring 2013 (PDF) - Hidden Villa
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STEWARDS OF THE LEGACY<br />
Dear Friends,<br />
Well the short days of winter are<br />
quickly disappearing and we look<br />
forward to the impending onset<br />
of longer days and the return of<br />
warmer and sunnier weather!<br />
With summer now visible on the horizon, it’s time for us to<br />
shift gears and embark upon the preparations for our upcoming<br />
Summer Camp programs. Although the first day of Camp is still<br />
a few months away (June 17th), many of this year’s sessions<br />
filled in record time! It is a testament to the timeless value of<br />
these programs that they have remained so popular and vital<br />
since Josephine and Frank Duveneck first started them in 1945<br />
and I look forward to seeing my own children return for their<br />
6th and 10th consecutive year respectively! At the time of<br />
writing, there are still a few spaces left for certain sessions, so<br />
if you know of a child or teen who you feel would benefit from<br />
our unique camp experience, please check with the Camp office<br />
for availability.<br />
I recently received some materials from the 1980’s about<br />
<strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Villa</strong> and Frank Duveneck in particular. While Frank<br />
is often best regarded for the supportive role that he played in<br />
the development of so many of <strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Villa</strong>’s programs, I was<br />
intrigued to read an interview with him from May 1983, where<br />
he talks about his philosophy and goals in life. He ends the<br />
interview by saying, “I hope that it (the land) can be kept the<br />
way it is, so that you can go out at night and still see the stars. I<br />
think I’m very fortunate that you young people are here that are<br />
interested in keeping it that way.”<br />
Thank you for your interest in <strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Villa</strong> and for your<br />
ongoing support of the work that we do. Frank and Josephine<br />
Duveneck believed that they never really owned the lands<br />
of <strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Villa</strong>, but “simply held and took care of them”,<br />
preserving them in perpetuity as a place for people to gather<br />
to deepen their relationships with the natural world around<br />
them and with one another. And here we are, several decades<br />
later, continuing that legacy as we strive to fulfill our mission<br />
to “inspire a just and sustainable future through our programs,<br />
land and legacy.” Happy spring!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Dear <strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Villa</strong> Community,<br />
As a Board member I feel a tremendous<br />
responsibility to uphold the rich legacy of<br />
the Duveneck family. Their lives provide<br />
us with an inspiring model of what it<br />
means to be stewards of the land and caring community<br />
members working for equality and social justice for all<br />
people.<br />
Our Board is a diverse group of dedicated individuals<br />
drawn to <strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Villa</strong> for a variety of reasons - environmental<br />
education, multicultural understanding,<br />
youth development, land preservation, organic farming,<br />
and so many more. While our specific interests and<br />
backgrounds vary, we are all focused on furthering the<br />
mission of inspiring a just and sustainable future so this<br />
precious place is here for generations to come.<br />
Our Strategic Plan guides the work of the organization.<br />
As part of the Plan, we are evaluating our current<br />
board structure and processes and exploring how to be<br />
more effective. At our annual Board retreat in March, we<br />
will consider ways to improve the Board’s governance<br />
role, leadership and collaboration, as well as how each<br />
of us can better connect to <strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Villa</strong>’s programs.<br />
Board members of this dynamic organization take our<br />
job very seriously. We want to ensure that <strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Villa</strong><br />
remains vibrant, focused on the future and on a solid<br />
financial foundation. On behalf of the <strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Villa</strong><br />
Board of Trustees, please accept my appreciation for<br />
your generous support which enables us to keep this<br />
amazing organization thriving well into the future.<br />
Best Regards,<br />
Rich Peers<br />
Chris Overington, Executive Director<br />
<strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Villa</strong> Board<br />
of Trustees<br />
Sumbul Ali-Karamali<br />
Kelly Arrillaga<br />
Joycelyn Burton<br />
Eric Chang<br />
Edgar Chavez<br />
Mary Colvig<br />
Mai Dam<br />
David Duveneck<br />
Jeremy Eddy<br />
Jerry Elkind, Vice Chair Board<br />
Governance<br />
Diane Greenberg, Vice Chair<br />
Development<br />
Michael Hamilton<br />
Shehzad Merchant<br />
Martin Neiman, Treasurer<br />
Azieb Nicodimos<br />
Richard Peers, Chair<br />
Stew Plock<br />
Nobuko Saito Cleary<br />
Bob Sator, Secretary<br />
Justin Sears<br />
Beth Steinberg<br />
Leah Sutton<br />
Richard Thornton<br />
Peter Thurston<br />
Bill Whitmer, Past Board Chair<br />
Rita Whitney, Vice Chair Mission<br />
Fulfillment
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