Message from the Chair of the Board<strong>Lowry</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>logical SocietyBoard of DirectorsEffective October 1, <strong>2007</strong>CHAIRFassil GabremariamVICE-CHAIRRichard L. StohlerTREASURERRobert M. ThomasSECRETARYHeather CaswellFIFTH OFFICERBob MerrittSIXTH OFFICERSusan TouchtonMEMBERSMarion AlbaneseErika G. AndersonCharles A. Attal, IIIWalter (Trey) Baldwin, IIIBill BlanchardSean ButlerBrett CouchLaura FarriorAndrew C. GreenbergBob MartinezDavid MooreStephen ParagBob RasmussenAndy T. SirianniDarrell C. SmithCatherine <strong>Lowry</strong> StrazBretta B. SullivanJoe WeaverLIFETIME HONORARY MEMBERSMrs. Mason Lykes (dec.)Sally <strong>Lowry</strong> BaldwinDESIGNATED MEMBERSRepresentative Rich GloriosoHillsborough CountyLegislative DelegationKen HaganBoard of County Commissionersfor Hillsborough CountyPam Iorio, MayorCity of TampaCharlie MirandaTampa City CouncilFassil Gabremariam<strong>Lowry</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>logical SocietyChairman of the Board FY ‘08Page 17Daniel J. HoneggerMark HouseRobert HunterMolly JamesJeff KnottCarl Lindell, Jr.Joyce LopattaSantiago CorradaAdministrator of NeighborhoodServicesKaren PalusCity of Tampa <strong>Park</strong>s and RecreationDepartmentSusan ValdesHillsborough County Board ofEducationPage 18
Events and Donors<strong>Zoo</strong> BooSelect Dates in Sept/Oct. 2006<strong>Zoo</strong> Boo at Tampa’s <strong>Lowry</strong> <strong>Park</strong><strong>Zoo</strong> offers spooky fun for allages. The <strong>Zoo</strong> transforms into afamily-friendly fright zone withhaunted houses and trails forolder zoogoers, and specialofferings for young children likea foam play area and free rides.In FY 07, the event was attendedby more than 37,000 guests andraised $402,000 to benefitthe <strong>Zoo</strong>.Presenting Sponsor:Bank of AmericaContributing Sponsors:Shapes Total Fitness for WomenPublix Super MarketsTreat StreetEdy’s Grand Ice CreamCutler & AssociatesMedia Sponsors:The Tampa TribuneWQYK 99.5<strong>Zoo</strong>fariNovember 4, 2006Known as one of the largest and“wildest” all-inclusive foodfestivals in the Tampa Bay Area,the event featured great foodsampling from local restaurants,open bars, live music from theband AMERICA and the “ArtSafari” art auction. In FY07, theevent was attended by 4,700guests and raised $194,000 tobenefit the <strong>Zoo</strong>.Rhino Club Sponsor:Baldwin Connelly GroupContributing Sponsors:Outback SteakhouseHSBCPepsiAdvanced Imaging &Interventional InstituteAlltel CommunicationsStephen Gould CorporationMelitta CoffeeDex ImagingMcNichols CompanyChase PaymentechCrescent ResourcesMedia Sponsors:The Tampa TribuneQ105 WRBQWild WonderlandSelect Dates in Dec. 2006The <strong>Zoo</strong>’s annual winter festivaldelights the young and young atheart with a million twinklinglights, live reindeer, holidaydisplays, carriage rides and visitswith Santa. In FY 07, the eventwas attended by more than15,600 guests and raised$118,500 to benefit the <strong>Zoo</strong>.Presenting Sponsor:Publix Super Market CharitiesContributing Sponsors:CitigroupPulte HomesFilippo Berio Olive OilIce Cold AirPrimerica FinancialBordenBellSouth Yellow PagesConservation DayJanuary 21, <strong>2007</strong>In an effort to raise funds forconservation projectsworldwide, the <strong>Zoo</strong> hosts anannual Conservation Day with aportion of the proceeds oftickets sales dedicated to the<strong>Zoo</strong>’s conservation initiatives.Conservation Day was attendedby 14,510 guests.Wild at HeartFebruary 10 and 14, <strong>2007</strong>In honor of Valentine’s Day,adult guests are invited to anevening event at the <strong>Zoo</strong> thattakes a lighthearted look at lovein the animal kingdom. The3-hour progressive dinner andtour entertains guests withinteresting stories and up-closeanimal encounters. In FY 07, theevent was attended by 119guests and raised $6,440 tobenefit the <strong>Zoo</strong>.Contributing Sponsors:Gerdau AmeristeelCrispersHarry’s Seafood Bar and GrillCarlo’s CateringLe CheesecakeChocolates by MichelleCanandaigua WinePepsiZephyrhills WaterZOO<strong>Zoo</strong>mFebruary 24, <strong>2007</strong>ZOO<strong>Zoo</strong>m is a 5K run thatwinds through the <strong>Zoo</strong> andalong the scenic HillsboroughRiver. In FY 07, the eventwas attended by 240 runnersand raised $8,500 to benefitthe <strong>Zoo</strong>.Contributing Sponsors:Tampa Bay Federal Credit UnionFlorida Dairy Farmers, Inc.Karamu XIXApril 28, <strong>2007</strong>Attended by the area’s topbusiness and communityleaders, the <strong>Zoo</strong>’s annual blacktie dinner gala is known for itslavish theme, extensivedecorations, outstandingcuisine and huge silent auctionin a wonderful zoo setting.In FY 07, the event wasattended by 399 guests andraised $180,000 to benefitthe <strong>Zoo</strong>.Title Sponsor:AmSouth BankDinner Sponsor:The Wallace Family FoundationMedia Sponsor:Tampa Bay Metro MagazineContributing Sponsors:ABC Fine Wine & SpiritsCushman & WakefieldBayshore Title InsuranceCompanyThank you for your continued support!Bwana Table Sponsors:Jim & Marylou BaileyThe Beck GroupBill and Kellie BlanchardBroad & CasselCarter & VerplanckCandy and Eddie DeBartolo& FamilyErnst & Young, LLPThe Everett CompanyFeldman OrthodonticsHawkins Service CompanyFerman Motor Car CompanyFifth Third BankGlenn RasmussenFogarty & Hooker, P.A.The McNichols CompanyNorthern Trust BankPepsi Bottling, Co.Publix Super Markets CharitiesRaymond James Financial, Inc.Ruden McClosky SmithSchuster & Russell, P.A.Ms. Patricia SullivanTECO Energy, Inc.Bwana Patrons:Ms. Linda BadgerowMr. & Mrs. Phillip CaseyMr. & Mrs. Crowell DawkinsMr. & Mrs. Preston FarriorMr. & Mrs. Rex FarriorSenator and Mrs. John Grant, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Glenn JonesMr. Robert M. ThomasMr. & Mrs. J. Thomas TouchtonMr. & Mrs. John TouchtonMr. & Mrs. Alan WeinerFiesta<strong>Zoo</strong>May 5, <strong>2007</strong>Tampa’s <strong>Lowry</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>observed Cinco de Mayo withthe 2nd annual Fiesta<strong>Zoo</strong>, acelebration of Hispanic cultureand heritage featuring a varietyof entertainment, familyactivities and festive decorations.Presenting Sponsor:Merchants Association of FloridaContributing Sponsors:FACS Group, Inc.Tampa YankeesSargento CheeseMetro PCSThe Women’s Center atUniversity Community HospitalBright House NetworksTecateDos EquisMedia Sponsors:La NuevaLa GacetaTelefuturaCharity Golf Classicat Old MemorialGolf ClubJune 4, <strong>2007</strong>The <strong>Zoo</strong> held its fourthannual Charity Golf Classicat exclusive Old MemorialGolf Club, one of GolfMagazine’s top 100 U.S.courses. In FY 07, theevent raised $30,000 tobenefit the <strong>Zoo</strong> with 72participants.Presenting Sponsor:Outback SteakhouseMedia Sponsor:News Channel 8Wa<strong>Zoo</strong>August 4, <strong>2007</strong>Featured as one of the “10 GreatBeer Festivals in the Country” byUSA Today, this tropical tasteexplosion features beers andbeverages from around theworld, food sampling from localrestaurants, a wine garden andlive entertainment. In FY 07, theevent was attended by 4,800guests and raised $107,000 tobenefit the <strong>Zoo</strong>.Contributing Sponsors:Seminole Hard RockHotel & CasinoRed Baron PizzaJPMorgan ChasePaetecPepsiOpus South CorporationGlass Pros of TampaPilsner UrquellWoodchuck Draft CiderMedia Sponsors:St. Pete Times98 Rock93.3 WFLZ620 WDAE<strong>Zoo</strong> Run RunSeptember 22, <strong>2007</strong><strong>Zoo</strong> Run Run is a 5Krun that winds through the <strong>Zoo</strong>and along the scenicHillsborough River. Childrenparticipate in a special “FunRun” which follows the 5K. In FY07, the event was attended by735 runners and raised $26,400to benefitthe <strong>Zoo</strong>.Contributing Sponsors:BankAtlantic FoundationBright House NetworksTime Customer ServicePublix Super Markets, Inc.Glenn, Rasmussen,Fogarty & Hooker, P.A.Mosaic Fertilizer, Inc.Page 19Page 20
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