SupportersThere is no other cultural experience quite like a visit to the <strong>Blank</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>.Looking into the eyes of an animal creates an immediate and heartfelt connectionto the larger world. It reminds of us of the wondrous diversity of living, breathingcreatures that share our planet, and encourages us to act on our obligations asstewards of the earth.The <strong>Zoo</strong> received two of our largest gifts in <strong>Zoo</strong> history. A one million dollar giftto the endowment was donated <strong>from</strong> the Myron and Jacqueline <strong>Blank</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>Trust. “The <strong>Blank</strong> family has made a tremendous and lasting impact on the <strong>Zoo</strong>which bears their name. The entire State of Iowa benefits <strong>from</strong> their generosity,”says Terry Rich, CEO of the <strong>Zoo</strong>.Bill and SusanKnappThe <strong>Blank</strong> gift included a matching dollar for dollar challenge, which was metin February 2006. The William C. Knapp family donated land valued at $2.1million. The Knapps were honored at the October <strong>Zoo</strong>Boolation fundraiser, whenit was announced that a new bald eagle exhibit would be named in their honor.Bob Burnett, a member of the <strong>Zoo</strong> Board, stated, “Bill Knapp is one of the keyleaders who can make things happen in a very positive way. His contribution willhelp the <strong>Zoo</strong> entertain and educate children and families of all socio-economicbackgrounds for generations to come.”The <strong>Zoo</strong> was started by a $150,000 gift<strong>from</strong> A.H. <strong>Blank</strong> to the City of Des Moinesto build a children’s <strong>Zoo</strong>.What Will Your Legacy Be?As you reflect upon the pleasure and delight that you have taken in the <strong>Blank</strong><strong>Park</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> over the years, please consider your role in securing the <strong>Zoo</strong>’s vitality forgenerations to come. Your contribution can:• Help the <strong>Blank</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> create and maintain brilliantnaturalistic exhibits.• Ensure that the <strong>Zoo</strong> is able to continue its mission.• Allow the <strong>Zoo</strong> to launch new education programs.Myron andJackie <strong>Blank</strong>• Secure endowment resources for the future.When A.H. <strong>Blank</strong> and his fellow community leaders gave of their time, moneyand resources to create the Des Moines Children’s <strong>Zoo</strong> in 1966, they knew theywere becoming a part of something special that would impact the lives of Iowansfor years to come. By making a contribution to the <strong>Blank</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> you can create aliving legacy for those who follow in your footsteps.18
<strong>Blank</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> DonorsThe generosity of these donors enables the <strong>Blank</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> to provide excellence in animal care andconservation, naturalistic exhibits and quality educational programming for community members of all ages. Great carehas been taken to ensure the accuracy of our donor list. If we have made an error please give us a roar by calling 323-8389.$1,000,000 and aboveMyron and Jackie <strong>Blank</strong> TrustWilliam C. Knapp Family$100,000 - $999,999City of Des Moines$50,000 - $99,999Kruidenier Charitable <strong>Foundation</strong>, Inc$20,000 - $49,999Allied InsuranceRobert and Gloria BurnettBRAVOCity of AltoonaCity of AnkenyCity of CliveCity of JohnstonCity of UrbandaleCity of West Des MoinesCity of Windsor HeightsGreater Des Moines Community <strong>Foundation</strong>Meredith CorporationPrairie Meadows Racetrack & CasinoTerry and Kim RichTim and Toni Urban$10,000 - $19,999Bankers TrustEMC Insurance CompaniesJohn Deere Ag ManagementPioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.State of Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs- Cultural Enrichment ProgramThe Vredenburg <strong>Foundation</strong>Whirlpool <strong>Foundation</strong>David and Dolores Wallace$5,000 - $9,999CitigroupPaul and Sandy EasterJo GhristMaytag Corporation <strong>Foundation</strong>Bob and Billie RayVariety - The Children‘s Charity of IowaWells Fargo Bank Iowa N.A.Wells Fargo Card ServicesWells Fargo Financial, Inc .Wells Fargo Home Mortgage$2,500 - $4,999<strong>Blank</strong> Children’s HospitalChildren’s Center at MercyKaye CondonA.E. Easter Family <strong>Foundation</strong>Pat HensonNixon and Nancy LauridsonMarvin and Rose Lee PomerantzWilliams-Wilbert Vault WorksStephanie Windsor$1,000 - $2,499Abby’s One True Gift AdoptionsAhlers & Cooney, P.C.Allegra Print and ImagingAnonymous DonationsApple Tree Children’s CenterBarnes and Noble BookstoresPatricia BarrySheri BensonBruce and B.J. BoyleDr. Matthew and Heather BrownBrown-Winick Attorneys at LawCommunication Data Services$1,000 - $2,499 (continued)Day Care for Exceptional ChildrenDes Moines International AirportD.M. Kelly & CompanyMarty and Jean DunnL. Donald and Marion EasterErnst & YoungEssex Meadows, Inc.Excell MarketingBob and Ann FlemingHolmes and Marjorie FosterCharles Gabus FordG. Rusty GoodeJohn and Barbara GrahamGrip-Tite Manufacturing Co.Dr. Jim and Sheila HouriganMichael and Deborah HubbellIowa CubsIowa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C.Kirke FinancialKenton KleinBrad and Tamara LairMcDonald’sRobert MericleMerit ResourcesMichael’s LandingSamuel and Carolyn O’BrienPella Rolscreen <strong>Foundation</strong>Greg and Jill PhilbyPrincipal Financial GroupQwest CommunicationsTim and Connie RockJ. Alex and Caroline RodawigSteven Rowe and Mary Louise HlavinSam’s Club <strong>Foundation</strong>State One GiftAndrew Tebockhorst and Teri WoodTownsend VisionRichard WellsWells Fargo Private Client ServicesWest BankThe Wittern Group$500 - $999Don and Margo BlumenthalBroadlawns Medical ClinicBusiness PublicationsCasey’s General StoresCarl and Nancy CoatesJon and Pat CroseTeresa VanVleet DanosDriven by DesignCharles EdwardsRusty EdwardsWayne and Lisa EllisFareway StoresGift of Love International AdoptionsNorm and Cindy GriseRussell HansenStacey HendersonDavid and Barbara HurdITA GroupLee JackwigRobert JostenKrause Gentle <strong>Foundation</strong>Mark and Jill OmanDale and Mary <strong>Park</strong>erRDG Planning & DesignRSM McGladrey, Inc.John Ruan <strong>Foundation</strong> TrustScott and Ellen ShumwayJeffrey and Kathleen StahlLloyd and Janet TaylorBrian and Kelly Wirt$100 - $499Patricia AldrichLarry and Grace AmbroseJohn and Cynthia AndrewsBaker ElectricAl BeatyClark and Christine BeningJudy <strong>Blank</strong>Arden and Margaret BorgenTerry and Christine BranstadMike and Ruth BrauerJ.C. and Sue BrentonBrenton Charitable Lead TrustDory Briles and Jim ChristensonWilliam and Rebecca BurkeRobert Burnett Jr.Molly CatronGeorge and Kathlyn CarpenterHal and Avril ChaseRay and Susan ColeJoseph and Margaret Ann ComitoCommunity State BankJoy CorningAndrew and Christine CownieAnne CownieJanice DavisRobert DeeDrake University AthleticsRandy and Paula DuncanF&M BankFarner BockenFinancial Plus Credit UnionSteven and Susan FlackFran Fleck and Terry GreenleyJeff FlemingJohn and Corrine GanskeAmy GarrettGeolearningSara GhristPaul and Marlene GlahnEdward and Sheryl GoffVelta GoodwinJohn and Louise GrzybowskiMark and Lisa GuetzkoDr. Grover HahnJames and Lisa HallDavid and Jenifer HarkinCarl and Sally HarrisGary and Kamie HaynesRuth HensonKevin and Patty HuffmanIowa State BankMary Ghrist JamesDr. Bruce JankeLana Jones-GouldSam and Lori KalainovSelma KastleJames A. KenworthyRobert and Loral KirkeIrene KnappPaul KnappRob and Lynn KnudsenKoch <strong>Foundation</strong>Dr. Alan and Margie KoslowYale and Mary KramerPam LarsonAlfred LeiserowitzRick and Jeri LeviTracy LevineLiving History FarmsFred and Miriam LorberJames LovellJim and Pat LuhrsMark and Jeanne LyleM & D SalesMark and Stacey King$100 - $499 (continued)David and Maddy MaxwellTim and Kathy McCoyWilliam and Dorothy McGinnisDan and Joanne McPhailHelen McReynoldsKatie MeredithMidlands Business EquipmentDeborah MillerPaul and Gloria MorrisRoscoe and Cheryl MortonChuck and Suzy MuelhauptChris and Colleen MurphyAndrew and Barbara NishDavid NorrisRichard and Pat NoyceSusan OlsonMary Jean PaschenMitchell and Nancy PaulCarl and Renae PetersWilliam and Stephanie PettitT. Ward and Helen PhillipsVicki PlankJoe and Diane ProctorProctor Mechanical Corp .Glenn and Florence PurnellBrian Randall and Mary KemenSue ReichardtReynolds & ReynoldsStan and Jody ReynoldsEdwin and Beverly RichardsonWilliam and Anne RileyGeorge and Susan RobesonRobert and Nina RoselandChuck and Kathy SafrisCarl and Margaret SchwabFred ScottScreenscape StudiosRobert and Lisa ShawChris and Meg ShayRon and Karen ShirkShive Hattery Inc.Barbara SmithRobert and Jeannie SnyderSouth Des Moines Chamber of CommerceJerry and Debra SpaethKathleen Stahl Travel ServicesTom and Paula StanberryLarry and Marilyn StaplesTony and Beth SteffensonMichael and Simma SteinRandi SternRoger and Shirley StetsonMikki StierGlenn and Pat StollKenneth and Cathy TalcottGloria ThieleJohn ToneVal LanesA. Thomas Wallace Jr.Wefel WarnerWilliam and Linda WeidmaierJeff and Nicole WheeldonJames and Ann WillerJames and Sandra WindsorRonnie WolfDon and Karen Young19
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