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<strong>Contents</strong><br />

<strong>Introduction</strong> 3<br />

Conservation 4<br />

Education 6<br />

Research 8<br />

Rehabilitation 10<br />

Signature Events 12<br />

Marketing & Communications 13<br />

Expanding our Horizons 14<br />

Retail Operations <strong>16</strong><br />

Financial Summary 17<br />

Board of Directors 18<br />

Donors 20<br />

Volunteers 27<br />

Contact Information 30<br />

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit<br />

organization committed to the conservation of ocean<br />

ecosystems through public education, research and<br />

rehabilitation with a focus on threatened<br />

and endangered sea turtles.<br />

<strong>Introduction</strong><br />

Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is one of Florida’s<br />

most unique cultural destinations focused on ocean and<br />

sea turtle conservation. Our vision is, “To be recognized<br />

locally and internationally as the leading authority in<br />

sea turtle education, research, and rehabilitation.” In<br />

20<strong>15</strong>, with the support from dedicated staff, volunteers,<br />

and generous supporters, we significantly increased the<br />

impact of our programs locally and internationally.<br />

LMC at a Glance:<br />

<strong>300</strong>,<strong>000+</strong><br />

Number of guests who visited LMC’s Juno<br />

Beach Campus and Pier in 20<strong>15</strong>.<br />

Community Impact:<br />

Did you know that LMC does not charge admission? We<br />

are proud to welcome our guests free of charge. We do<br />

this because we believe every person should be given<br />

equal access to conservation education.<br />

Fast Fact: Over 50% of LMC’s guests visit our campus<br />

from outside of Palm Beach County.<br />

<strong>45</strong>,<strong>000+</strong><br />

Number of registered students who<br />

participated in LMC’s 20<strong>15</strong> educational<br />

programs.<br />

Educational Impact:<br />

LMC’s education department offers 31 distinct programs<br />

that are offered more than 1,000 times per year, serving<br />

students of all ages.<br />

Fast Fact: Since 2012, the education department has<br />

seen a 122% increase in program participants.<br />

<strong>16</strong>,<strong>335</strong><br />

Number of sea turtle nests on LMC’s<br />

9.5 mile stretch of beach.<br />

Research Impact:<br />

20<strong>15</strong> was a record-breaking year for sea turtle nesting<br />

on our beaches! LMC biologists are optimistic that the<br />

positive trends point to renewed hope for sea turtles in<br />

the United States.<br />

Fast Fact: In 20<strong>15</strong>, LMC’s research team recorded<br />

42,118 sea turtle crawls on the beaches monitored by<br />

the center. These beaches are some of the most densely<br />

nested sea turtle beaches on our planet.<br />

<strong>106</strong><br />

Number of sea turtles treated in LMC’s<br />

campus hospital in 20<strong>15</strong>.<br />

Rehabilitation Impact:<br />

LMC’s sea turtle hospital is one of the most advanced<br />

sea turtle diagnostic facilities in the world. Serving as<br />

a global training hub, LMC’s hospital is considered a<br />

center of excellence for visiting veterinarians and interns<br />

from around the globe.<br />

<strong>15</strong><br />

With the support of our stakeholders, in<br />

20<strong>15</strong>, LMC was able to impact <strong>15</strong> global<br />

conservation hot-spots, installing needed<br />

funding and programming.<br />

Conservation Impact:<br />

Although the world’s oceans have many names, these<br />

interconnected bodies of water are all threatened. LMC’s<br />

team is creating a global partnership network in hopes<br />

of increasing our conservation impact in Florida and<br />

around the globe.<br />

LMC’s Next Chapter:<br />

We are honored to continue the legacy set by LMC<br />

founder, Eleanor Fletcher, more than 30 years ago. Since<br />

moving into our current facility in 2007, LMC’s dynamic<br />

growth allows us to be one of the most visited cultural<br />

facilities in Palm Beach County, FL. With the help of our<br />

supporters, we look forward to embarking on an exciting<br />

next chapter of growth which will allow LMC to increase<br />

our educational, scientific, and cultural impact.<br />

The ocean is one of the most important ecosystems on<br />

the planet and the majestic sea turtle serves as one of<br />

the ocean’s most significant ambassadors. We intend<br />

to continue creating a community of ocean heroes who<br />

are able to leave a lasting legacy of ocean and sea turtle<br />

conservation for many generations to come.<br />

On behalf of our staff, volunteers, and board of directors,<br />

thank you for your support.<br />

Jack E. Lighton<br />

President & CEO<br />

Brian K. Waxman<br />

Board Chair<br />

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Conservation<br />

Responsible Pier Initiative (RPI)<br />

In December 20<strong>15</strong>, LMC launched Project SHIELD,<br />

partnering with organizations around the globe in<br />

need of comprehensive conservation options. Project<br />

SHIELD is a multi-faceted program that provides<br />

conservation solutions to areas in need including:<br />

fishing piers, marinas, resorts and hotels, beach<br />

access points, fishing charter operators, and snorkel<br />

and SCUBA operators. To date, the project has been<br />

officially launched in Escambron Bay, San Juan, Puerto<br />

Rico and on the island of Vieques.<br />

43 Piers Participating<br />

113 Sea Turtles Rescued 5,<strong>000+</strong> Pounds of Debris Removed<br />

Responsible Boater Initiative (RBI)<br />

RBI signage, illustrating responsible boating practices,<br />

was installed at 12 Loggerhead Marinas throughout<br />

the state of Florida in February 20<strong>15</strong>.<br />

Trash Free Seas<br />

Monofilament Recycling<br />

4<br />

5<br />

40 Miles of Line Sent for Recycling<br />

Global Collaborations<br />

Vieques, Puerto Rico<br />

Hawaiian Islands<br />

19,894 Items Removed From Local Beaches<br />

6,<strong>45</strong>7 cigarette butts collected on the Juno Beach Pier<br />

38,200 bottles & cans collected on the Juno Beach Pier<br />

Zakynthos, Greece<br />

Conferences<br />

LMC’s conservation<br />

initiatives were represented<br />

at the Second International<br />

Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle<br />

Symposium in Brownsville,<br />

Texas, the International<br />

Summit on Fibropapillomatosis<br />

in Honolulu,<br />

Hawaii, and the 35th Annual<br />

Symposium on Sea Turtle<br />

Biology and Conservation<br />

in Dalaman, Turkey.<br />

Global Reach<br />

LMC’s conservation initiatives<br />

have reached Florida, Hawaii,<br />

North Carolina, Virginia, Texas,<br />

Greece, Turkey, and Puerto<br />

Rico (red). In 20<strong>16</strong>, staff will<br />

bring Project SHIELD back to<br />

Zakynthos and to new areas<br />

such as Pompano Beach and<br />

Baltimore (dark green). Project<br />

SHIELD will be represented at<br />

conferences in Mobile, Lima,<br />

Honolulu, Newfoundland, and<br />

Labrador (lime green).


Education<br />

In 20<strong>15</strong>, the education department at LMC<br />

expanded programming for community<br />

members, visitors, teachers, and students. Over 50,000<br />

individuals participated in one of 31 distinct programs<br />

highlighting sea turtles, marine conservation, and<br />

unique ocean ecosystems.<br />

Summer campers<br />

learn responsible<br />

fishing practices<br />

and safety while<br />

participating in our<br />

new fishing program<br />

at the Juno Beach<br />

Pier.<br />

14,500 Total Public Programs in 20<strong>15</strong><br />

JMB Summer Camp - Attendees: 398<br />

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Water Quality Monitoring Wet Lab<br />

In November, the education department hosted a<br />

ribbon cutting ceremony at LMC’s brand new Wet Lab.<br />

The lab integrates research techniques and equipment<br />

with hands-on, inquiry-based science for researchers,<br />

public users, teachers, and students. A hub for visiting<br />

researchers, the Wet Lab encourages collaboration<br />

among users, just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean.<br />

Free water<br />

quality kits<br />

are available<br />

for teachers<br />

and citizen<br />

scientists<br />

to borrow<br />

and collect<br />

valuable<br />

data.<br />

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In addition to active research and public engagement,<br />

the lab enables teachers and students from around<br />

the region to advance their scientific knowledge and<br />

abilities. The space is ideal for teacher development<br />

workshops, where teachers experience the scientific<br />

process through inquiry-based learning techniques,<br />

which they can bring back to their classrooms.<br />

The program produces advanced STEM (Science,<br />

Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum for use<br />

throughout the Palm Beach County school district and<br />

offers in-house programming for upper-level students<br />

interested in pursuing a career in science & technology.<br />

Public Outreach - Total Reached: 18,900<br />

Virtual Field Trips in England, Germany & Malaysia


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Research<br />

LMC’s research program is one of the longest running<br />

sea turtle monitoring programs in the state of Florida.<br />

The program officially began when LMC founder<br />

Eleanore Fletcher received her permit from the State<br />

of Florida in the early 1970s. For over 25 years, LMC<br />

research biologists have been systematically monitoring<br />

the nesting sea turtle population along northern Palm<br />

Beach County beaches. The three predominant species<br />

that nest in Florida are leatherback, loggerhead, and<br />

green sea turtles. LMC biologists conducted surveys<br />

along Juno, Jupiter/ Jupiter Island beaches from March<br />

- October this year. Each season, the research team<br />

documents all sea turtle activities along 9.5 miles of<br />

beach from the northern Palm Beach County line south<br />

to John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.<br />

Leatherbacks<br />

Loggerheads<br />

• Deepest diving<br />

reptile in the world.<br />

• LMC survey area is<br />

one of the highest<br />

density beaches for<br />

the species in the<br />

United States.<br />

• 10,679 nests in 20<strong>15</strong>.<br />

In 20<strong>15</strong>, LMC’s research department presented at two<br />

preeminent sea turtle conferences: 1) Southeast Regional<br />

Sea Turtle Meeting (Georgia): LMC’s team presented insights<br />

collected from LMC’s data on Juno Beach pertaining to how<br />

beach renourishment impacts loggerhead sea turtles.<br />

2) International Sea Turtle Conference (Taiwan): LMC’s team<br />

presented our comprehensive research techniques and<br />

survey methods used on LMC’s 9.5 mile stretch of beach in<br />

Palm Beach County, Florida, one of the most densely nested<br />

beaches in the world.<br />

• In peak nesting<br />

season, LMC staff<br />

recorded more than<br />

1,000 loggerhead<br />

crawls in one night. 9<br />

• Largest clutch size:<br />

<strong>16</strong>9 eggs.<br />

Staff Recorded <strong>16</strong>,<strong>335</strong> Nests = A Nest Every 3 Feet<br />

Green Sea Turtles<br />

• Record-breaking<br />

year: 5,443 nests<br />

(previous record<br />

was 4,689 in 2013).


10<br />

Sea Turtle Rehabilitation<br />

Advanced medical equipment is<br />

critical to saving lives. At LMC,<br />

those lives are sea turtle patients.<br />

Due to generous support from<br />

donors, the Gordon & Patricia<br />

Gray Hospital is now home to two<br />

additional world class machines,<br />

which transform patient outcomes<br />

and allow our ocean-side campus<br />

to serve as a global teaching hub.<br />

LMC’s high-definition ultrasound<br />

machine enables hospital staff<br />

to clearly examine the intricate<br />

anatomy of sea turtle patients.<br />

This provides staff with a different<br />

perspective on ailments, allowing<br />

them to formulate targeted<br />

treatment plans. The second<br />

device, the Karl Storz EndoSkope,<br />

is the most advanced of its kind.<br />

Many of our sea turtle patients<br />

have complex internal medical<br />

challenges; such as plastic and<br />

fishing hook ingestion. The<br />

endoscope’s high-definition digital<br />

monitor allows LMC’s veterinarian<br />

to better examine delicate organs.<br />

Should patients need an endoscopic<br />

procedure, the team at LMC<br />

now has one of the most advanced<br />

tools available.<br />

In 20<strong>15</strong>:<br />

The Best Medical Equipment<br />

These tools enhance diagnostic capabilities and improve patient outcomes and care.<br />

• The hospital treated <strong>106</strong> sea<br />

turtle patients including: green,<br />

hawskbill, Kemp’s ridley, and<br />

loggerhead sea turtles.<br />

• <strong>45</strong> sea turtles and 611 hatchlings<br />

were released; 27 remain<br />

in rehabilitation.<br />

• A total of 10 turtles were transferred<br />

to other rehab facilities,<br />

primarily for fibropapilloma<br />

treatment.<br />

• We released 4 sea turtles with<br />

satellite transmitters.<br />

20<strong>15</strong> Released Patients:<br />

Amanda<br />

Annie<br />

Artie<br />

Audubon<br />

Bowden<br />

Chowda<br />

Codder<br />

Dinghy<br />

Elsa<br />

Elwyn<br />

Francisco<br />

Freddy<br />

Gru<br />

Jax<br />

Keko<br />

Kolby<br />

L.C.<br />

Laddie<br />

Lennox<br />

Lilo<br />

Lucie<br />

Marck<br />

Mayflower<br />

Munchkin<br />

Nacho Libre<br />

Olaf<br />

Peaches<br />

Petrol<br />

Poco<br />

Reef<br />

Squishy<br />

Sven<br />

Sydney<br />

Tiny Tim<br />

Tut<br />

Yettie<br />

Zack<br />

Olaf was outfitted<br />

with a<br />

satellite tag<br />

and released<br />

from Juno<br />

Beach on<br />

April 22, 20<strong>15</strong>.<br />

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High-Definition Ultrasound Ultra-Advanced Endoscope High-Definition Radiology


Signature Events<br />

Loggerhead Marinelife Center produces seven annual,<br />

signature fundraising events that support programs in<br />

education, research and sea turtle rehabilitation. The<br />

first of these events, the Lights Out Gala, takes place in<br />

January and is a celebration of the upcoming sea turtle<br />

nesting season. Community support of these events is<br />

essential for us to further our mission.<br />

Lights Out Gala<br />

As spring blossoms, it’s time for TurtleFest and our<br />

exclusive Loggerhead Invitational Golf Tournament,<br />

held at Seminole Golf Club. Summer events include<br />

Run 4 The Sea, Marinelife Day and #LMCFashBash at<br />

The Gardens Mall. We close out the year by honoring<br />

ocean heroes at the Go Blue Awards Luncheon held at<br />

PGA National Resort & Spa.<br />

Run 4 The Sea<br />

Marketing & Communications<br />

Marketing is anything you create or share that tells your story.<br />

So, what’s our story? We save sea turtles and promote healthy oceans!<br />

National Geographic<br />

Sharing Our Story with The World<br />

Loggerhead Marinelife Center has a goal to<br />

grow and maintain a global marketing presence.<br />

Our global marketing plan includes<br />

travel advertising, partnering with local hotels,<br />

and developing relationships with out-ofcounty<br />

media.<br />

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TurtleFest 20<strong>15</strong><br />

#LMCFashBash<br />

The Washington Post<br />

How Do We Share Our Story?<br />

• Local and global news coverage<br />

• Monthly e-newsletters<br />

• LMC blog<br />

• Website<br />

• Social media<br />

• Community outreach<br />

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Growth Through our Digital Channels<br />

Expanded Reach in 20<strong>15</strong> with International Partners<br />

35,898 likes on Facebook<br />

and a monthly reach of<br />

around <strong>300</strong>,000<br />

+34%<br />

Golf Invitational<br />

Marinelife Day<br />

Go Blue Awards<br />

LMC’s Twitter followers<br />

rose to 1,588 in 20<strong>15</strong>,<br />

showing steady growth<br />

+35%<br />

Our newest social media tool<br />

continues to grow with<br />

over 14,276 followers<br />

Visits to LMC’s main website,<br />

www.marinelife.org, grew<br />

to 266,872<br />

+99%<br />

+<strong>16</strong>%


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Expanding our<br />

Horizons<br />

The future of Loggerhead Marinelife<br />

Center is bright with our expansion<br />

plans to be revealed in 20<strong>16</strong>.<br />

LMC’s current campus debuted in 2007 to<br />

great fanfare, welcoming 100,000 guests.<br />

In 20<strong>15</strong> LMC’s campus welcomed a recordsetting<br />

<strong>300</strong>,<strong>000+</strong> guests and offered the largest<br />

portfolio of services and programming in the<br />

history of our center, making the campus one<br />

of the top visited cultural destinations in Palm<br />

Beach County.<br />

Space constraints limit the ability to increase<br />

our programming and conservation impact. In<br />

20<strong>16</strong> LMC will kick off an ambitious campaign<br />

to expand our facility in hopes of allowing our<br />

center to rehabilitate more sea turtle patients,<br />

educate more students and welcome<br />

additional guests and visiting scientist from<br />

around the globe.<br />

<strong>15</strong><br />

Our Proposed Expansion Will:<br />

• Expand our sea turtle hospital<br />

and sea turtle hospital tanks<br />

• Expand our research laboratory<br />

• Provide new classroom space<br />

• Provide presentation spaces<br />

for guest lecturers and visiting<br />

scientists<br />

• Expand our exhibit spaces<br />

As you can see from the rendering, our<br />

preliminary building plans have started to take<br />

shape. Over the next year LMC will educate the<br />

public about the critical programs on campus<br />

and how this expansion will allow our center to<br />

significantly increase our programming impact<br />

through educational and scientific experiences.<br />

For more information about our proposed<br />

expansion please contact LMC’s development<br />

team at 561-627-8280, ext. 103.


<strong>16</strong><br />

Retail Operations<br />

In addition to off-setting the significant operational costs of LMC’s sea turtle<br />

hospital, LMC’s retail outlets are critical to supporting our center’s commitment<br />

to provide free admission for our guests.<br />

Campus Gift Store<br />

Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s<br />

campus gift store continues to<br />

proudly serve our guests by offering<br />

hundreds of marine-inspired gifts,<br />

accessories, and home decor pieces,<br />

and extraordinary work from local<br />

artists.<br />

Tortuga Café & Market<br />

Guest satisfaction is a very important<br />

attribute to LMC’s service offering. To<br />

better meet the needs of our guests,<br />

we designed the Tortuga Café &<br />

Market on campus. This fun, oceaninspired<br />

café and market offers ice<br />

cream, healthy snacks, coffee and<br />

other various beverages.<br />

Juno Beach Pier<br />

LMC assumed operations of the Juno<br />

Beach Pier in 2014. Over the past year,<br />

LMC has significantly invested in Juno<br />

Beach Pier operations, which has<br />

resulted in an updated Pier House, an<br />

advanced food and beverage menu,<br />

as well as an assortment of angling<br />

and retail items.<br />

Online E-commerce Store<br />

In 2014, Loggerhead Marinelife<br />

Center launched a new e-commerce<br />

platform, which offers a user-friendly<br />

experience. Online shoppers can<br />

purchase ocean and sea turtle inspired<br />

merchandise from the comfort of their<br />

home or from their mobile device.<br />

Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) Manatee Lagoon<br />

With decades of successful<br />

management experience, LMC<br />

is an established and trusted<br />

leader among Palm Beach<br />

Counties cultural destinations.<br />

In 20<strong>15</strong>, FPL and LMC entered<br />

into a management agreement<br />

allowing LMC to operate Manatee<br />

Lagoon’s retail operations.<br />

LMC and FPL share similar missions<br />

and goals for our facilities<br />

and the addition of Manatee<br />

Lagoon will further expand the<br />

marine animal conservation<br />

footprint in Palm Beach County.<br />

Manatee Lagoon will open in<br />

early 20<strong>16</strong> and in addition to a<br />

wonderful educational experience,<br />

the center will offer guests<br />

free admission and free parking.<br />

For more information, please visit: www.visitmanateelagoon.com.<br />

Annual Operating Performance<br />

Fiscal Year: January – December 20<strong>15</strong><br />

INCOME:<br />

Gift Store $1,632,054<br />

Donations $1,035,286<br />

Special Events $581,526<br />

Education $301,470<br />

Grants &<br />

Contracts<br />

8%<br />

Education<br />

3% Other Income<br />

41%<br />

Gift Store<br />

17<br />

Grants & Contracts $275,195<br />

<strong>15</strong>%<br />

Other Income $120,880<br />

Special<br />

Events<br />

Total Income $3,946,411<br />

26%<br />

Donations<br />

* Above figures based on unaudited financial statements.<br />

8% Administration<br />

EXPENSES:<br />

Programs $2,584,681<br />

18%<br />

Development<br />

Administration $271,396<br />

Development $631,094<br />

Total Expenses $3,487,171<br />

74%<br />

Programs<br />

7%


Board of Directors<br />

Staff<br />

The Circle of 75<br />

18<br />

OFFICERS:<br />

Brian K. Waxman, Chair<br />

Raymond E. Graziotto, Vice-Chair<br />

Robert Chlebek, Treasurer<br />

Ann Miller, Secretary<br />

MEMBERS:<br />

Roger Amidon<br />

Bruce Beal<br />

Thomas Bean<br />

Cressman Bronson<br />

John Couris<br />

Jodie Gless<br />

Gordon Gray<br />

Roe Green<br />

Carrie Hanna<br />

Dawn Hoffman<br />

Todd Hutchison<br />

Dan Jennings<br />

Susan Johnson<br />

Kim Edward Koger, M.D.<br />

Ed Lunsford<br />

Karen Marcus<br />

Morris G. “Skip” Miller, Esq.<br />

James F. Mullen IV, CPA<br />

Elizabeth Neuhoff<br />

Joel Paige<br />

Morgan R. Poncy, M.D.<br />

Robert Weisman<br />

Lynne Wells<br />

Diana Wilkin<br />

Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D.<br />

EMERITUS MEMBERS:<br />

Nancy DiMarco, D.V.M.<br />

Frank W. Harris<br />

Gail Nelson<br />

Emmy S. Rayne<br />

EXECUTIVE:<br />

Jack E. Lighton, President & CEO,<br />

Interim Director of Development<br />

Tommy Cutt, Chief Conservation Officer<br />

Caitlin Farmer, Sr. Finance Manager<br />

Kate Fratalia, Director of Retail Operations<br />

Tom Longo, Sr. Manager, Communications/Marketing<br />

Charles A. Manire, D.V.M.,<br />

Director of Research & Rehabilitation<br />

Lynne Wells, Associate Director of Development<br />

MEMBERS:<br />

Kerri Allen, Education Manager<br />

Hannah Campbell, Programs Coordinator<br />

Ken Cendejas, Maintenance Technician<br />

Samantha Clark, Vet Technician 1<br />

Veronica Clinton, Development Assistant<br />

Demi Fox, Outreach Coordinator<br />

Sarah Hirsch, Research Data Manager<br />

Ashley Isaac, Rehabilitation Technician<br />

Stephanie Kedzuf, Field Coordinator<br />

Adrienne McCracken, Field Operations Manager<br />

Nicole Montgomery, Hospital Coordinator<br />

Bill Parker, Campus Operations Manager<br />

Meg Robinson, Sr. Pier Attendant, Juno Beach Pier<br />

Kat Rumbley, Communications/Marketing Coordinator<br />

Caitlin Sampson, Volunteer Coordinator<br />

Beverly Singer, Gift Store Manager<br />

Barbara Toomey, Gift Store Sales Associate<br />

Truan Tran, Sr. Pier Attendant, Juno Beach Pier<br />

Lynnette Wetherington, Development Assistant<br />

A.P. Kirby, Jr.<br />

Foundation, Inc.<br />

Andrea Waitt Carlton<br />

Family Foundation<br />

Anonymous<br />

AT&T<br />

Bruce Beal<br />

Douglas & Leah Beck<br />

Hunter & Melissa Beebe<br />

Chip Block & Leanna<br />

Landsmann<br />

George & Lynn Bovenizer /<br />

The Shepherd Foundation<br />

Monique Brechter<br />

Bruce G. Geary Foundation<br />

Richard & Terry<br />

Chapdelaine<br />

Robert Chlebek & Sandy<br />

Humbert<br />

Linda Corso<br />

Cultural Council of Palm<br />

Beach County<br />

Richard & Elizabeth Currie<br />

D.A. Hamel Family<br />

Charitable Trust<br />

Eric Friedheim<br />

Foundation, Inc.<br />

Fleming Family Foundation<br />

Florida Power & Light<br />

Company<br />

Gale Freeman<br />

Members of this elite group have made an annual gift of $5,000 or more through sponsorship<br />

of events or donations, and thus become recognized in the exclusive Circle of 75. Money raised<br />

annually in this way will make an extraordinary difference to Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s<br />

leading work in education, research and sea turtle rehabilitation.<br />

Patricia & Gordon Gray, Chairman, Circle of 75<br />

Frenchman’s Creek<br />

Charities Foundation, Inc.<br />

Gordon & Patricia Gray<br />

David Gray<br />

Deborah Gray<br />

Diane Gray<br />

Donald Gray<br />

Douglas Gray<br />

Ray & Tarry Graziotto<br />

Roe Green<br />

Gretchen Scott Designs<br />

Rock the Ocean<br />

Foundation, Inc.<br />

Paul & Carrie Hanna<br />

Harold & Kate Reed<br />

Family Foundation<br />

Linda Hawthorne<br />

Lauraine Hoensheid<br />

Ambassador Al & Dawn<br />

Hoffman<br />

Hunting Foundation<br />

Todd & Laura Hutchison<br />

Janis & Alan Menken<br />

Foundation<br />

Daniel & Lauren Jennings<br />

Jim & Diane Perrella<br />

Foundation<br />

F. Ross & Susan Johnson<br />

Jupiter Medical Center<br />

Knopf Family Foundation<br />

Dr. Kim & Blair Koger<br />

Nikki Kundrun<br />

Lee Wealth Management<br />

Dr. Jack Lighton<br />

Jack Lighton & Giovanni<br />

DiStadio<br />

Joshua & Katherine<br />

Littlefield<br />

Lost Tree Village Charitable<br />

Foundation, Inc.<br />

Loxahatchee Foundation<br />

Ed & Kim Lunsford<br />

Jean Mayes<br />

Charles & Susan Moran<br />

James Mullen<br />

Lura Myers<br />

Elizabeth Neuhoff<br />

Jack & Barbara Nicklaus<br />

Rosalinda Perron<br />

Ann Petersen<br />

PGA National Resort & Spa<br />

PNC Financial Services<br />

Group, Inc.<br />

Pratt & Whitney<br />

Reynolds Family<br />

Foundation<br />

Richard Rosenthal /<br />

The Cooper Restaurant<br />

Dr. Clifton Rizer<br />

Robert J. Trulaske Jr.<br />

Family Foundation<br />

Sandy James Fine Food &<br />

Productions, Inc.<br />

Barbara Savastano<br />

Sharkey Family Foundation<br />

Nick Stewart<br />

Greg Strahm & Tim Luke<br />

Melissa Sullivan<br />

The Bruce Foundation<br />

The Fortin Foundation of<br />

Florida, Inc.<br />

The Gardens Mall<br />

The Henry Foundation<br />

The John A. & Elizabeth F.<br />

Taylor Charitable<br />

Foundation, Inc.<br />

Tire Kingdom<br />

Venue Marketing<br />

W. Bradford Ingalls<br />

Charitable Foundation<br />

Brian & Alice Waxman<br />

Jeff & Marion Webster /<br />

The Montsweag<br />

Foundation<br />

Sally Ann Weger<br />

Peter & Lynne Wells<br />

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Special Thanks to Our Generous Donors<br />

This complete list reflects all of our generous donors at the $1 level and higher.<br />

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$50,<strong>000+</strong><br />

Cultural Council of Palm Beach County<br />

Fleming Family Foundation<br />

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.<br />

$25,000 - $49,999<br />

Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation<br />

Gordon & Patricia Gray and Family<br />

Nikki Kundrun<br />

$10,000 - $24,999<br />

A.P. Kirby, Jr. Foundation, Inc.<br />

AT&T<br />

Bruce Beal<br />

Chip Block & Leanna Landsmann<br />

George & Lynn Bovenizer /<br />

The Shepherd Foundation<br />

Bruce G. Geary Foundation<br />

Richard & Terry Chapdelaine<br />

Florida Power & Light Company<br />

Ray & Tarry Graziotto<br />

Gretchen Scott Designs<br />

Harold & Kate Reed Family Foundation<br />

Janis & Alan Menken Foundation<br />

F. Ross & Susan Johnson<br />

Knopf Family Foundation<br />

Jack Lighton & Giovanni DiStadio<br />

Joshua & Katherine Littlefield<br />

Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation, Inc.<br />

Loxahatchee Foundation<br />

Lura Myers<br />

PGA National Resort & Spa<br />

Robert J. Trulaske Jr. Family Foundation<br />

Sandy James Fine Food & Productions, Inc.<br />

The Gardens Mall<br />

The John A. & Elizabeth F. Taylor<br />

Charitable Foundation, Inc.<br />

Tire Kingdom<br />

W. Bradford Ingalls Charitable Foundation<br />

$5,000 - $9,999<br />

Anonymous<br />

Douglas & Leah Beck<br />

Hunter & Melissa Beebe<br />

Monique Brechter<br />

Robert Chlebek & Sandy Humbert<br />

Linda Corso<br />

Richard & Elizabeth Currie<br />

D.A. Hamel Family Charitable Trust<br />

Eric Friedheim Foundation, Inc.<br />

Gale Freeman<br />

Frenchman’s Creek Charities<br />

Foundation, Inc.<br />

Roe Green<br />

Paul & Carrie Hanna<br />

Linda Hawthorne<br />

Lauraine Hoensheid<br />

Ambassador Al & Dawn Hoffman<br />

Hunting Foundation<br />

Todd & Laura Hutchison<br />

Daniel & Lauren Jennings<br />

Jim & Diane Perrella Foundation<br />

Jupiter Medical Center<br />

Dr. Kim & Blair Koger<br />

Lee Wealth Management<br />

Dr. Jack Lighton<br />

Ed & Kim Lunsford<br />

Jean Mayes<br />

Charles & Susan Moran<br />

James Mullen<br />

Elizabeth Neuhoff<br />

Jack & Barbara Nicklaus<br />

Rosalinda Perron<br />

Ann Petersen<br />

Pratt & Whitney<br />

Reynolds Family Foundation<br />

Richard Rosenthal / The Cooper Restaurant<br />

Dr. Clifton Rizer<br />

Rock the Ocean Foundation, Inc.<br />

Barbara Savastano<br />

Sharkey Family Foundation<br />

Nick Stewart<br />

Greg Strahm & Tim Luke<br />

Melissa Sullivan<br />

The Bruce Foundation<br />

The Fortin Foundation of Florida, Inc.<br />

The Henry Foundation<br />

Venue Marketing<br />

Brian & Alice Waxman<br />

Jeff & Marion Webster /<br />

The Montsweag Foundation<br />

Sally Ann Weger<br />

Peter & Lynne Wells<br />

$1,000 - $4,999<br />

David Abell<br />

Admiral’s Cove Cares Charitable<br />

Foundation, Inc.<br />

Allison Paladino, Inc.<br />

American Cup Golf Invitational<br />

Kirstin Austin<br />

David & Anita Bailey<br />

John Baumann<br />

Nicholas Biase<br />

Judith Biggs<br />

Bloomingdale’s, Inc.<br />

Aaron & Stephanie Brask<br />

Brian & Ellen Brown<br />

Rich & Willa Cohen<br />

Charles Edelstein<br />

Kelly & Savana Evans<br />

Floridian Community Bank<br />

For the Environment, Inc.<br />

David & Suzanne Frisbie<br />

J. McLaughlin<br />

Robert & Michele Jacobs<br />

Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa<br />

Richard Katz, Jr.<br />

William & Carol Kauffman<br />

Dr. Kim & Blair Koger<br />

Peter Kulin<br />

$1,000 - $4,999 (continued)<br />

Dr. Federico Latimer & Dr. Carmen Colitz<br />

Lilly Pulitzer<br />

Maureen Lloyd<br />

Dennis & Karen Marcus<br />

Richard & Denise Mazzucco<br />

Ross Meltzer<br />

Midas<br />

Robert Murtagh<br />

Brent & Arlene Musburger<br />

Naktenis Family Foundation<br />

Olivia Orr<br />

Linda Peters<br />

Petroleum Ventures Corp.<br />

Points of Light Institute<br />

Peter Reed<br />

Jeff & Tammy Schade<br />

Eddie Schmidt<br />

Bill & Tami Shull<br />

Texas Roadhouse Grill<br />

The Mere Foundation<br />

The Straetz Foundation, Inc.<br />

The Wright-Hager Foundation<br />

Town of Juno Beach<br />

Tri Bike Run<br />

Telby & Kirstin Turner<br />

Underwater Bar Association “Dive Bar”<br />

Richard Vimmerstedt<br />

John & Carol Vispo<br />

Paul & Patricia Walczak<br />

Travis Weiss<br />

Dr. Jeffrey Weiss & Chelsea Engel<br />

Diana Wilkin<br />

$500 - $999<br />

Aaron’s Catering of Wellington, LLC<br />

Peter Avonda<br />

John & Rena Blades<br />

Tom & Jody Block<br />

Dr. Suzanne Bradley<br />

Matt & Denise Brestle<br />

Bridges Montessori School<br />

Dr. Paul & Cyntha Brown<br />

Howard Bruns & Deborah Herring<br />

Joe & Jill Callaway<br />

Douglas & Carol Coles<br />

Community Foundation for Palm Beach<br />

& Martin Counties<br />

Dorothy Conant<br />

Andre Cook<br />

Gordon & Lucy Cook<br />

Kevin Crumley<br />

Debra Daley<br />

Jack & Lynda Daubert<br />

Peter & Lorraine DelCol<br />

Darlene DelGuerico<br />

Frank DeMaria<br />

Elizabeth & Christen DiBiase<br />

Double Eagle Foundation<br />

Lucia Eckles<br />

David & Nadine Fite<br />

Tamra FitzGerald<br />

James & Suzanne Foley<br />

Jay Frazier<br />

Kirsty Gelberd<br />

Jodie Gless<br />

Debbie Grant<br />

Frank Guidoboni<br />

James & Lisa Hancock<br />

Frank & Leslie Harris<br />

Frank Harris & Mary Imle<br />

James & Suzanne Harvey<br />

Marilyn Hayes<br />

Catherine Helowicz<br />

Ann Hurley<br />

Howard & Linda Johnson<br />

Valerie Koch<br />

John Korth<br />

Alessandro Laham<br />

Robert Lamina<br />

Gerard & Dawn Lemongello<br />

Jack Lowther<br />

Ali Mahon<br />

John Mandler<br />

Bob & Robin Martin<br />

Maria McCraney<br />

Jack Meeks & Jo Ann Tredennick<br />

Richard Mellon<br />

Ann Miller<br />

Caryn Miller<br />

Arthur Mitchell<br />

Stephen Mooney & Scott Velozo<br />

Robert & Sara Neumann<br />

William Obert<br />

Lee Owen<br />

Dr. George Paletta<br />

Ruth Petzold<br />

Raul & Dawn Plasencia<br />

Dr. Steven Pliskow<br />

Joe Pustizzi<br />

Roe Family Fidelity<br />

Joe Ruzzo<br />

Salvatore Ferragamo<br />

Eddie Schmidt & Ozzie Medeiros<br />

Jason Shinn<br />

Paul & Joanne Simoneau<br />

Dr. Sandra Spender<br />

Glen Spivey<br />

The International Society of Palm Beach<br />

The Miller Foundation, Inc.<br />

The Patricia and J. Harvey Graves<br />

Family Foundation<br />

Thomas and Diana Ryan<br />

Charitable Foundation, Inc.<br />

Chris & Laura Tighe<br />

Uptown Art<br />

Adam Vogel<br />

Mike Wade & Jean Claugus<br />

Robert Weisman<br />

Welltower Inc.<br />

Rich & Kathy Williams<br />

Theodore & Gertrude Winsberg<br />

Sam & Meg Woodside<br />

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Accept our sincere apology for any errors or omissions and feel free to contact the Development office at 561.627.8280, ext. 103.<br />

Accept our sincere apology for any errors or omissions and feel free to contact the Development office at 561.627.8280, ext. 103.


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Special Thanks to Our Generous Donors<br />

$100 - $499<br />

Peter & Anne Adams<br />

Linda Agnolucci<br />

Adam Albina<br />

Angela Allen<br />

Dr. Toby Alterman<br />

Rick & Bonnie Alvarez<br />

Rachel Anderson<br />

Tim & Lori Antolovic<br />

Sharon Arsenault<br />

William Artman<br />

Patricia Aslanis<br />

Richard & Teresa Bach<br />

Bruce & Evelyn Bachman<br />

Bruce & Dodi Backe<br />

Jennifer Bailey<br />

Brenda Bailey<br />

John & Donna Baily<br />

Lynn Balch<br />

Cheryl Balkcom<br />

James Ballan<br />

Christa Barclay<br />

Travis Barlitt<br />

James Bartle<br />

Thomas & Barbara Bascetta<br />

Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC<br />

Doug Bauer<br />

Louise Baumholtz<br />

Reginald & Jameson Baxter<br />

Robert Bayley<br />

Cheryl Baylor Ramich<br />

Barbara Beaubien<br />

Ray & Julie Beaumont<br />

Victor & Christine Belcastro<br />

Michael Bell<br />

Caren Belli<br />

Melissa Berenson<br />

Roger & Ellen Berk<br />

Anthony Bertrami<br />

Ralph Bianco<br />

Elizabeth Bither<br />

Ann Blades<br />

Jason & Judy Blaskie<br />

Robert & Connie Blomquist<br />

Elizabeth Bloom<br />

Gayle Boeckstiegel<br />

William & Laura Bohlke<br />

Lori Boni<br />

Mark Bouver<br />

Martha Boyles<br />

Robert Braughton & Tim Carter<br />

Kelly Braun<br />

Sean Brevak<br />

Bruce & Laurena Briggs<br />

Sylvia Briley<br />

Mary Bromm<br />

Paul & Brooke Brooks<br />

Tallulah Brown<br />

Linda Brown<br />

Sophia Brown<br />

Laura Bruce<br />

Sharon Bryant<br />

Rain Buck<br />

Joseph Busa<br />

Lawrence & Cynthia Busch<br />

Jennifer Butler<br />

Raymond & Susa Buza<br />

Jeremiah Callaghan<br />

Peter Cambariere & Stephen<br />

Oldak<br />

John & Debra Cannava<br />

Carlstrom Family<br />

Chiropractic Center<br />

Cynthia Carrino<br />

Lola Carson<br />

Linda Case<br />

Colin Cashel<br />

Jay & Kelly Cashmere<br />

Vivian Caylor<br />

Terry Cerdas<br />

Donna Ceriani<br />

Marianne Chalet<br />

Sherman Chao & Vivian Chen<br />

Robert Charles<br />

Neil Cherubin & Anna Fabiano<br />

David & Leslie Clarke<br />

CLER Foundation<br />

Rebecca Collier<br />

Robert Colvin<br />

Community Foundation<br />

of Louisville<br />

Skip & Karen Conant<br />

William & Sue Conaty<br />

Robin Cook<br />

Christine Cooley<br />

Cooper Tire & Rubber<br />

Foundation<br />

Vanida Coquin<br />

Jim & Belle Corrigan<br />

Lisa Cox<br />

Leah Cuomo<br />

Donald Dann<br />

Alyson Davidson<br />

Patricia Davies<br />

Elisa de Jong<br />

Danielle Del Pico<br />

Liesl DeLuera<br />

Melissa Devaraj<br />

Roberta Dickinson<br />

Kathy DiLisio<br />

Fred & Jane Dilisio<br />

Divers Direct<br />

Dr. John & Susan Dobi<br />

Kirsten Dolan<br />

Carl & Sharon Domino<br />

Thomas & Nancy Donchez<br />

Barbara Doran<br />

Jeffrey & Pamela Dorman<br />

Steven & Grace Downey<br />

William Downey<br />

Laura Doyle<br />

Greg Dubose<br />

Brian Duncan<br />

Michelle Duquette<br />

Pamela Dyar<br />

Robert & Rosemary Eastman<br />

Nancy Edwards<br />

Randall & Janet Edwards<br />

Claudia Egan<br />

Edward & Anna Ehlers<br />

Jim Ehrmantraut<br />

Elmhurst College<br />

Kevin Emery<br />

Michael & Jerri Engelbrecht<br />

Melanie Ericksen<br />

Debra Erickson<br />

Diane Erickson<br />

Essential Ingredients<br />

Elizabeth Evangelista<br />

Madison Evasius<br />

Falconhurst Road Consulting<br />

Cynthia Fannon<br />

Toby Fenner<br />

Richard Fischer<br />

May Fitzpatrick<br />

Dr. Shawna Flanagan<br />

Gail Fleming<br />

Monty Foster & Sally Sevareid<br />

Patrice Foudy<br />

Virginia Franklin<br />

Margit Frederiksen<br />

Aaron Freedman<br />

Ronald & Cathy Fulop<br />

James & Penny Gallagher<br />

Rufus & Frances Gardner<br />

Tim & Toni Garman<br />

Catherine Gary<br />

Dr. Sheldon & Naomi Gawiser<br />

Gary & Katia Gelman<br />

Alicia Geth<br />

Ralph & Jane Geuder<br />

Ronald Gibala & Janice Grichor<br />

Charles & Lynne Gibbons<br />

Steve Gibbs<br />

Gibbs Company, LLC<br />

James & Tana Gibson<br />

Accept our sincere apology for any errors or omissions and feel free to contact the Development office at 561.627.8280, ext. 103.<br />

Sabrina Gielen<br />

Adam Gillam<br />

Norman Gitzen<br />

Glenn & Tasha Glazer<br />

Peter Gloggner<br />

Nick Gold<br />

Hadar Goldberg<br />

Lisa Golden<br />

Harvey & Roberta Golub<br />

Tim & Karen Gonyer<br />

Amy Goodwin<br />

Carol Gorbecki<br />

Pamela Gottfried<br />

Dr. Cathy Graber<br />

Richard Green<br />

Sheryl Greene<br />

Helen Gross<br />

Theresa Halstead<br />

Nancy Hamilton<br />

Patti Hamilton<br />

David & Kimberly Hand<br />

Larry Harris<br />

Eliabeth Harris<br />

Denise Hartman<br />

Michael & Maureen Heimerl<br />

Valerie Helmke<br />

Damiann Hendel<br />

Hettie Herzog<br />

Ronald Hines<br />

David Ho<br />

Kurt & Brande Hoffman<br />

Holyfield & Thomas, LLC<br />

Aaron & Lindsay Howard<br />

Todd & Barbara Hudson<br />

Helen Hudson MacDonald<br />

Linda Hunt<br />

Michael Iacino & Joseph<br />

Dos Santos<br />

Jeff & Sabra Ingeman<br />

Dr. Judythe Isserlis<br />

Vicki Jagminas<br />

Odette Janavel<br />

Charles & Merry Janson<br />

Jill Jarvis<br />

Jeremy Johnson<br />

Anthony Jones & Michael<br />

J. Cuipa<br />

Juno Beach Civic Association<br />

George Kalogridis<br />

Dr. Karen Karmazin<br />

Andrew Kato<br />

Christina Kazazes<br />

Brad Keiller<br />

Michele Kelly<br />

Cheryle Kerksieck<br />

Jonas & Camilla Kihlberg<br />

Robb & Lori Kirkpatrick<br />

Danika Kirvin<br />

Christine Kister<br />

Kiwanis Club Of Palm Beach<br />

Gardens<br />

Suzanne Klein<br />

Karl Kolb<br />

Edward Komer & Gail Clayton<br />

Maura Koons<br />

Lorraine Larew<br />

Joseph & Ellen Lawless<br />

Pamela Layng<br />

Patrick Lehmann<br />

Christopher Leidy<br />

Jim & Elizabeth Leonard<br />

Amy Lesh<br />

Greg Lesoine<br />

Mary Lewis<br />

Michael & Lucia Lewis<br />

Christina Lieberman<br />

Patricia Light<br />

Steven Livengood<br />

Robert Llewellyn & Amy<br />

Goorsley<br />

Loggerhead Fitness<br />

Alicia & Craig Lutman<br />

John Lynch<br />

Madewell<br />

John & Amy Marie Mahery<br />

David & Irma Mallegol<br />

Charles & Mary Maloney<br />

Gayle Manning<br />

Dan Manning & Christine<br />

Jennings<br />

Vincent Marcello & Nancy<br />

Anderson<br />

Steve Marineau<br />

James Marks<br />

Gay Marlin<br />

Trudy Marsolini<br />

William & Veronica Matthaei<br />

William & Janine Mayville<br />

Marshall McClean<br />

Dr. Ron McCoy<br />

Deborah McCracken<br />

Patti McCrohan<br />

Lauren McCully<br />

Susan McMillan<br />

Liz McQuillin<br />

Mary Beth Meeder<br />

Nancy Meek<br />

Seward Prosser Mellon<br />

Eric & Julie Melville<br />

John Metzger<br />

Tina Miletich<br />

Angela Miller<br />

Skip & Sindi Miller<br />

Harold & Janet Miller<br />

Lynn Mitchell<br />

Jana Mitchell<br />

Amie Mollo<br />

Mary Monahan<br />

Marilyn Montay<br />

Robert Montay<br />

Morgan Stanley Wealth<br />

Management<br />

Elaine Morlock<br />

Mary Ellen Morris<br />

Bonnie Morrison<br />

Kathryn Mortimer<br />

Edward & Theresa Moss<br />

Rafael & Thia Muilenburg<br />

Multi Parts Supply<br />

Nason, Yeager, Gerson,<br />

White & Lioce, PA<br />

Saraswathi Natarajan<br />

Network for Good<br />

Eva Newman<br />

Brenda Nickolaus<br />

Wendy Niebank<br />

Ellie Nieman<br />

Karen Nobel<br />

Michelle Noga<br />

Nany Jean Norton<br />

Evelyn ODea<br />

Maryanne O’Donnell<br />

Diann O’Hare<br />

Joel & Kate Oliphint<br />

Colin Olivencia<br />

John Oliver<br />

Lida Olson<br />

Mike O’Neill<br />

Samantha Orlando<br />

Paddleboard Connection<br />

Joel & Maggie Paige<br />

Lewis & Lorraine Panzo<br />

Robert Papsdorf & Jonetta<br />

Taylor<br />

Patricia Paradee<br />

James Patton<br />

Geoffrey & Sara Peckham<br />

Anne Pelham<br />

Bradley Perdriau<br />

Perez & Dubois Real Estate<br />

James Person<br />

Shana Peterson Sheptak<br />

Matthew Pfohl<br />

Brian & Deanna Pike<br />

Platinum Travel 360<br />

Sharon Pollis<br />

Proskauer Rose LLP<br />

Mary Pumphrey<br />

Ram Realty Services<br />

RBC Wealth Management<br />

Rick & Beverly Reddington<br />

Barbara Reno-Stewart<br />

Ann Rettie<br />

Joseph & Beatrice Riccardo<br />

Carol Richmond<br />

Andrew Rief<br />

Michael & Durenda Rippey<br />

Barbara Robb<br />

Caroline Roberts<br />

Dr. Jane Roberts<br />

William Robeson<br />

Jonathan & Megan Rogers<br />

Gary Rosenberger<br />

Rich & Vicki Rosenthal<br />

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Special Thanks to Our Generous Donors<br />

Eric & Gail Ross<br />

John Rothberg<br />

Lisa Rothenberg<br />

Elizabeth Rothermel<br />

Linda Rudolf<br />

Catherine Rush<br />

Saks 5th Avenue<br />

Dr. Michael Salmon &<br />

Dr. Jeanette Wyneken<br />

Christopher Saltzburg<br />

Dave & Kathy Salvador<br />

J. Reed Sandridge<br />

Phyllis Santry<br />

Satori Capital<br />

Margaret Schuemann<br />

Gus Schwartz<br />

Trudy Scotten<br />

SDSBS Giving B.A.C.K, Inc.<br />

Wendy Seely<br />

Scott & Kristina Seely<br />

Nancy Seideman<br />

Richard Sheer<br />

Julie Shrewsbury<br />

Bonnie Siegfried<br />

Mark & Heidi Silverstein<br />

Henry Singer<br />

Kathleen Skinner<br />

Greg Slayden & Tracy<br />

Hendershott<br />

Michael Slye<br />

Sheri Sobrato<br />

Susan Spencer<br />

Didi Spenser<br />

James Stanton<br />

Starfish Enterprise at Eau<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Carl & Mimi Stearns<br />

Britta Steinhorn<br />

Jan Stewart Clark<br />

Adriana Strand<br />

Paul & Pat Straubinger<br />

Ed Striegel<br />

Georgeann Strohecker<br />

Michael Swafford<br />

Robin Tam<br />

JoAnn Tambakis<br />

Tatum Ridge Elementary School<br />

Jonathan & Susan Teaford<br />

The Ann K. & Douglas S. Brown<br />

Family Foundation<br />

Shannon Thomas<br />

Rebecca Thomas<br />

James & Evelyn Thompson<br />

John & Paula Todd<br />

James Toomey<br />

Renee Toporek<br />

UBS Financial Services<br />

Terry & Adele Uhr<br />

James Urmann<br />

Deanna Usiadek<br />

Stephen Vachon<br />

John & Kathy Valentino<br />

Robert Van Der Velde<br />

Karren Vantzelfde<br />

Angela Varilla<br />

Holly Vath<br />

Mark & Tina Veil<br />

Hendrik & Maria Vermeulen<br />

Alison Vincent<br />

John & Cynthia Vogel<br />

Joyce Walker<br />

John & Barbara Walker<br />

Bryan Walsh<br />

Anne Walsh<br />

S. Renee Walsh<br />

Jeffrey Walsh<br />

Leslie Walton<br />

Kathryn Webb<br />

Steven Weber<br />

Helene Weingarten<br />

Wayne & Lisa Wennick<br />

Kris Wetterstrand<br />

Kathy Whetstone<br />

Barbara White<br />

David Whiteley<br />

Charon Whitesell<br />

Winter Whitney<br />

Kimberly Wicknertz<br />

Lu Wiita<br />

Dr. J. Ross Wilcox<br />

Peter Wilson<br />

Alec & Dotty Wisch<br />

Mark Wyand<br />

Jessika Young<br />

Rick Young<br />

Dr. Michael Zomber<br />

Brianna Zurita<br />

$99 - $1<br />

Kathleen Aaron &<br />

Deanna MacKenzie<br />

Jerri Adams<br />

Norman Adams<br />

Joan Allred<br />

Patricia Anderson<br />

Mary Andersson<br />

George & Phyllis Andre<br />

Allison Anolik<br />

Eugene & Jean Antonacci<br />

Carole Anzivino<br />

Priscilla Aquino<br />

Ilene Arons<br />

Jennifer Baez<br />

Bernard Baker<br />

Christina Barbour<br />

Pam Bariou & Dorothy VanPelt<br />

Todd Barron<br />

Susan Battaglia<br />

Kathryn Battaglia<br />

Thomas & Ramona Bean<br />

Lou Beaudette<br />

Gretchen Beckhelm<br />

Dr. Latayah Benedetti<br />

Gail Bennett<br />

Joel & Theodora Berlatsky<br />

Marcia Beutner<br />

Sandra Bingham<br />

Janet Black<br />

Jason & Cornia Block<br />

Erica Boulas<br />

Miriam Bragg<br />

Jeff Brooks<br />

Matthew Bryant &<br />

Tonya McCreary<br />

Maria Bucheler<br />

Phyllis Bullock<br />

Maureen Burke<br />

Amy Meredith Byrd<br />

Grace Cain<br />

Cathy Calabrese<br />

Lisa Calberg<br />

Dr. Laura Calkins<br />

Tom Callahan<br />

Christopher Calvi<br />

Monica Capobianchi<br />

Brent & Valerie Carey<br />

Carl Carlson<br />

Peter Carney<br />

Patrice Carr<br />

Cheryl Carter<br />

Michelle Cash<br />

Kathy Casper<br />

Claudia Cass<br />

Suzanne Chait<br />

Caitlin Chominsky<br />

Michael Ciesinski<br />

Janet Clark<br />

Karyl Clark<br />

Lori Cleary<br />

Noushin Connors<br />

Earl Cook<br />

Andrew Costello<br />

Douglas Crane<br />

Creekside Homeowners<br />

Association of Asheville NC<br />

Julie Criser<br />

Jeane Crouse<br />

Cheryl Culbreth<br />

Accept our sincere apology for any errors or omissions and feel free to contact the Development office at 561.627.8280, ext. 103.<br />

Sue Cunniff<br />

Mary Ellen Cunningham<br />

Laura D’Agostino<br />

Chantell Dalpe-Fung<br />

Blake Davidson<br />

Janet Dawson<br />

Jennifer Day<br />

Luis de Cardenas<br />

Ramiro & Anita De La Fuente<br />

Laura Dean<br />

Tom Dejong<br />

Ailee Dembo<br />

Ernest & Michelle Denniston<br />

Herminia DeQuesada<br />

Dorothy Di Nardo<br />

Fran DiBernardo<br />

Paul & Debora Dietz<br />

Pam Dilworth-Christie<br />

John Dimino<br />

Calvin Dinsdale<br />

Alan Dodaro<br />

Tatyane Dolejsi<br />

Christina Dolya<br />

Melissa Drew<br />

Erin Duket<br />

Lisa Elbin<br />

Margie Elder<br />

Nancy Elmore<br />

Susan Enslein<br />

Costin Eseanu<br />

Charles Eyer &<br />

Linda Wallace Miller<br />

Dr. Ivy Faske<br />

Teresa Feightner<br />

Grace Flemming<br />

Janice Flood<br />

Steven Fordyce<br />

Lisa Forester<br />

Emil & Irene Fossa<br />

Lisa Fowler<br />

Ernest Fratalia<br />

Lisa Fuller<br />

Gerald Furst<br />

Chris Garner<br />

Ashley Gaston<br />

Glen & Barbara Gates<br />

Jane Gatzke<br />

Natalie Geary<br />

Louis & Mary George<br />

Dr. Lauren Germain<br />

Robin Gialanella<br />

John Gibb<br />

Susan Gleeson<br />

Gene Glover<br />

Marilyn Glover<br />

Dianne Gosselin<br />

Donna Gray<br />

Marilyn Greenough<br />

Robert Greeves<br />

Nina Griswold<br />

Robert & Karen Gross<br />

Adam & Brittney Gutin<br />

Dar Haddix<br />

Allison Haley<br />

Elizabeth Hallett<br />

Dr. Lynn Hargrove<br />

Kathleen Harris<br />

Graham & Sandra Harrison<br />

Thomas Hartzog<br />

Jamie Hay<br />

Sarah Hayes<br />

Brian Hayes<br />

Joan Heller<br />

Ann Helms<br />

Alison Henderson<br />

Jennifer Hendrix<br />

Karen Herbst<br />

Wayne & Ruth Ann Hess<br />

Deborah Hinkle<br />

John & Linda Hobbesland<br />

Rita Hogensen<br />

Brian Hoke<br />

Kristin Holmes<br />

Jeanette Horn<br />

Shawn Howell<br />

Lee Hsu<br />

Robert Huether<br />

Stephanie Huff<br />

Carey Hunt<br />

Geoffrey Hunt<br />

Marjorie Huske<br />

Steven Hutra<br />

Ellen Huxley-Laffer<br />

Eugene Jay<br />

Sandra Jesteadt<br />

Dr. Nicole Johnson<br />

Edward Jones<br />

Bryson Jones<br />

Steven & Beverly Jordan<br />

David Kapell<br />

Marcia Kaplan-Mann<br />

Laura Kavanagh<br />

Gary & Debra Keene<br />

Michael & Rosemary Kehoe<br />

Brenda Kelly<br />

Camille Kempke<br />

Alan Kennedy<br />

Karen Kettle<br />

Elizabeth Kimmel<br />

Kristina Klaas<br />

Alan Klein<br />

Adam & Julie Kleiser<br />

Christian Koch<br />

Robert Koenigsberg<br />

Dale & Gayle Kolasa<br />

Marvin Korff<br />

Deborah Kramer<br />

Max & Sam Kramer<br />

Carey Krebs<br />

Robert Krull<br />

Colleen Kuchta<br />

Carol Kuelper<br />

Debora Landro<br />

Richard Larrabee<br />

Kathy Laurenhue<br />

Lillian Leas<br />

Ty & Laura Leatherman<br />

Madeline Lee<br />

Nancy Lempinen<br />

Jay Lesenger<br />

Kendel Leslie<br />

Nicole Levendofsky<br />

Charles Lewis<br />

Gregory & Karmen<br />

L’Hommedieu<br />

Tammy Liu-Haller<br />

Aldis & M. Alda Liventals<br />

Pamela Lodestro<br />

Audre Lukosevicius<br />

Bobby Majka<br />

Karen Manner<br />

Brittany Manyoki<br />

Louis & Susan Mark<br />

John Marsh<br />

Paul Mason<br />

David & Marianne Matthews<br />

Carol McGuire<br />

Richard McMullen<br />

Mary McNamar<br />

Carolyn McNeeley<br />

Nicole Melvin<br />

JoAnn Mendillo<br />

Valerie Merrill<br />

Marjorie Miller<br />

Mirasol Club & Association<br />

Melissa Mischak<br />

Raymond Moran<br />

Cynthia Morgan<br />

Elizabeth Morgan<br />

Dianne Mork<br />

Gail Morlock<br />

Amy Morlock<br />

Kel & Karen Moseley<br />

Gregory Mull<br />

Kelly Murray<br />

Scott Murray<br />

Dale Mutschler<br />

Sheldon & Barbara Myers<br />

Sheila Nelson<br />

Joshua & Maura Nelson<br />

Scott Nichols<br />

Kazumi Nigro<br />

Ocean Spirit<br />

William & Nancy O’Leary<br />

Tom & Lesley Orlando<br />

Carole Orr<br />

Lola & Sofia Ortiz Neidhart<br />

Amy Panza<br />

Beatrice Parker<br />

Peter & Gale Parkinson<br />

Partners Healthcare<br />

Cathleen Peel<br />

Michelle Perez<br />

Lisa Phelan<br />

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Nicholas Piccirillo<br />

Leslie Pickersgill<br />

Judith Pinals<br />

Pamela Pipkin<br />

Scott Pohlenz<br />

Dr. William Pontius<br />

Melisa Pool<br />

Vicki Porter-Fink<br />

Kristy Pressly<br />

Nicole Purdy<br />

Jennifer Quinlan<br />

Shuva Rahim<br />

John & Mary Rath<br />

Red Hats of Adelaide<br />

Tuesdai Reed<br />

Patricia Rehnberg<br />

Kelly Ring<br />

Tom & Dianne Robinson<br />

Julie Rodecker<br />

Jaye Rodrigues<br />

Tara Rooney<br />

Susan Rosenblatt<br />

Muriel Rost<br />

Pascale Rotchin<br />

Patricia Rowland<br />

Stephen & Heidi Rowland<br />

Judith Rubin<br />

Ruth Rucci<br />

Ruth Ryan<br />

Ronald & Frances Sabo<br />

Stefanie Sagis<br />

Martha Sampsell<br />

Cindy Santner<br />

Nicole Sarfaty<br />

Nate & Sue Scarpelli<br />

Jerome & Audrey Scharf<br />

Roy & Laurene Schumacher<br />

Dona Scoville<br />

Linda Serraes<br />

Stephanie Shain<br />

Lisa Shapiro<br />

Janet Shaw<br />

Mary Shepherd<br />

Irwin Shipper<br />

Rebecca Shore-Schmidt<br />

Tracy Siani<br />

Laura Sidden<br />

Steven & Linda Simon<br />

Danielle Sisto<br />

Brian & Sharon Sklar<br />

Colin Smith<br />

Scott Smith<br />

Tracey Smith<br />

Julia Soistman<br />

Jane & Madison Sparkes<br />

Fred Stafford<br />

Lawrence Steinberg<br />

Linda Stevens<br />

Bruce & Linda Stoesser<br />

John & Amy Stonitsch<br />

Collin & Jennifer Sullivan<br />

Kendall Sullivan<br />

Dorothea Talik<br />

The Pembroke Hill<br />

Lower School<br />

George & Ann Thoma<br />

Ruth Thompson<br />

Greg Tirey<br />

James Tito<br />

Catherine Tolton<br />

Ann Treiber<br />

Nina & Sue Tripodi<br />

Douglas & Lisa Tucker<br />

Jessica Turner<br />

Carol Tuttle<br />

Laura Ullman<br />

Bert Vanantwerpen<br />

Hannah Vazzana<br />

Richard Vickers<br />

Muriel Wagner<br />

Louise Wagner<br />

Christopher Waldrop<br />

Thomas Ward<br />

Jill Watson<br />

Katherine Watts<br />

Sandra Wells<br />

D. Mason Wells<br />

Mary Wells<br />

Amanda West<br />

Rick Whitman<br />

Wayne Wilcoxen &<br />

Laurie Furgerson<br />

Barbara Winokur<br />

Susan Winters<br />

Thomas & Grace Wood<br />

Emma Wood<br />

Christine Wood<br />

Francia Yaffe<br />

Richard Yarnell<br />

Marc Yavinsky<br />

Paula Zalucki<br />

David Zarozinski &<br />

Deborah Palmer<br />

Donna & David Zushma<br />

Michael Zwerin<br />

In-Kind Donors: $1,<strong>000+</strong><br />

Bear Lakes Country Club<br />

Betty Bright<br />

Dr. Carmen Colitz<br />

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa<br />

Florida Power & Light<br />

Florida Weekly<br />

Four Seasons Palm Beach<br />

Dr. Lee Fox<br />

Gretchen Scott Designs<br />

Hamilton Jewelers<br />

Interiors by G<br />

Jersey Mike’s Subs<br />

Jonathan’s Landing<br />

Golf Club, Inc.<br />

Jupiter Dive Center<br />

Jupiter Hills Country Club<br />

Jupiter Magazine<br />

Jupiter Medical Center<br />

KCI USA<br />

Koger Cosmetic Clinic<br />

& Medspa<br />

Dr. Federico Latimer<br />

Loggerhead Marina<br />

Martin’s Herend Imports<br />

Metro Embroidery<br />

& Screen Printing<br />

Palm Beach Illustrated<br />

Palm Beach Marriott ,<br />

Singer Island<br />

PGA National Resort & Spa<br />

PNC Financial Services, Inc.<br />

Atwell Pride / Florida Fish<br />

& Wildlife Conservation<br />

Commission Law Enforcement<br />

Edward Rutkowski<br />

Saks 5th Avenue<br />

Salute Market<br />

Sandy James Fine Food<br />

& Productions, Inc.<br />

Neil Seidman<br />

Stephanie Kantis<br />

Jewelry<br />

Table 26<br />

The Bear’s Club<br />

The Breakers Palm Beach<br />

The Club at Admirals Cove<br />

The Dye Preserve<br />

The Gardens Mall<br />

The Loxahatchee Club, Inc.<br />

The Scripp’s Research Institute<br />

Tiffany & Co.<br />

Tito’s Vodka<br />

Tracht Art<br />

Trump National Golf Club,<br />

Jupiter<br />

Venue Marketing<br />

Whole Foods Market<br />

Joe Zavertnik<br />

Community Collaboration<br />

In 20<strong>15</strong> LMC supported 50 unique<br />

non-profit or community based<br />

organizations via donations<br />

of in-kind support.<br />

Accept our sincere apology for any errors or omissions and feel free to contact the Development office at 561.627.8280, ext. 103.<br />

Our Dedicated Volunteers<br />

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is incredibly grateful to the volunteer team that works tirelessly throughout the year<br />

to assist with its operations. In 20<strong>15</strong>, LMC volunteers collectively accumulated more than 80,000 service hours.<br />

Mary Catherine Adams<br />

Lydia Albert<br />

Janet Allard<br />

Bonnie Alvarez<br />

Nancy Anderson<br />

Gage Antishin<br />

Linda Bailey<br />

Madison Bailey<br />

Marie Barbosa<br />

Pamela Bariou<br />

Safa Batniji<br />

Griffin Baughn<br />

Karen Bazan<br />

Susan Beam<br />

Barbara Beaubien<br />

Martin Beckenstein<br />

Melanie Bell<br />

Tori Berardesco<br />

Peter Berg<br />

Amber Bigelow<br />

Shayna Bleiler<br />

Geri Block<br />

Kristene Bonilla<br />

Evike Boudreau<br />

Kelly Bragg<br />

Kathleen Bratager<br />

Matt Brestle<br />

Debi Brown<br />

Valerie Brown<br />

Dr. Paul Brown, MD<br />

Patricia Broxson<br />

Laura Bruce<br />

Christina Bruno<br />

Dr. Bruce Brynes<br />

Alexandra Burns<br />

Anja Burns<br />

Lisa Calberg<br />

Doreen Cammarata<br />

Marvella Campbell<br />

Katherine Cardenas<br />

Matthew Cardish<br />

Thatcher Carr<br />

Laura Carrell<br />

Ana Carvalho<br />

Vivian Caylor<br />

Joan Cercone<br />

Bitasta Chaturvedi<br />

Vivian Chen<br />

David Childers<br />

Karyl Clark<br />

Jean Claugus<br />

Gail Clayton<br />

Cynthia Clougher<br />

Leanne Cobb<br />

Meri Cohen<br />

Mary Catherine Conlin<br />

Leona Conway<br />

Marion Cook<br />

Megan Corrigan<br />

Dr. Donald Dahm<br />

Alyson Davidson<br />

Roy Davidson<br />

Sharon Deazevedo<br />

Thomas Dickinson<br />

Valerie Dinsdale<br />

Anna Marie Doherty<br />

Patrick Sean Dolan<br />

Maximillian Domenech<br />

Amber Donofrio<br />

Dr. John Douglas<br />

Rosemary Eastman<br />

Mona Estey<br />

Timothy Estrela<br />

Gwen Eyeington<br />

Barbara Farrell<br />

Mario Farrulla<br />

Phyllis Ferrante<br />

William Foster<br />

Christopher Fox<br />

Donna Fox<br />

Kathleen Gassmann<br />

Pierina Gazonas<br />

Claire Gedde<br />

Rebecca Giacobba<br />

Bailey Gilmore<br />

Amanda Godbout<br />

Lisa Golden<br />

Dr. Lee Goldstein<br />

Jan Grichor<br />

Deborah Groner<br />

Norah Grubmeyer<br />

Haley Hallyburton<br />

Brenda Halpert<br />

Jessica Hamilton<br />

May Hebert<br />

Judi Heintz<br />

Deborah Herring<br />

Kim Hetrick<br />

Patricia Hetrick<br />

Mackenzie Hewes<br />

Susan Hewes<br />

Robin Hewlett<br />

Benjamin Hines<br />

Barbara Hoak<br />

Rita Hogensen<br />

Margy Holmes<br />

Autumn Homer<br />

Michael Hubbard<br />

Tracy Hunger<br />

Denise Jaegers<br />

Christine Jennings<br />

Eric Johnson<br />

Kelli Johnson<br />

Megan Johnson<br />

Paula Johnson<br />

Virginia Johnson<br />

Wendy Judson<br />

Brennan Kahl<br />

Donna Kaminski<br />

Susan Kaplan<br />

Leila Kazimir<br />

Cheryle Kerksieck<br />

Dr. George Kissil<br />

Carolyn Kline<br />

Karl Kolb<br />

Sharon Kornhaas<br />

Nancy Kotzen<br />

Brian Kring<br />

Jeffrey Kurtz<br />

Judy Lamb<br />

Lorrie Larew<br />

Ellen Lawless<br />

Clare Lecroy<br />

Kara Leithauser<br />

Megan Levine<br />

Marilyn Levy<br />

Dr. Rick Linnell<br />

Nicole Lonzisero<br />

Sara Lordon<br />

Eileen Lusenskas<br />

Christina Magana<br />

Arthur Manning<br />

Stephen Marineau<br />

Gay Marlin<br />

Nancy Marsanico<br />

Sharon Marszal<br />

Frederick Martone<br />

Courtney McArthur<br />

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Phil McCarthy<br />

Teresa McCarthy<br />

Brielle McCarty<br />

Kimberlyn McCoy<br />

Deborah McCracken<br />

Patti McCrohan<br />

Muriel McGarry<br />

Jacki McGorty<br />

Irene McIsaac<br />

Annetta McKinney<br />

Erin McNally<br />

Alexandra Melligon<br />

Ceil Mena<br />

Dave Menown<br />

Norma Mercurio<br />

Paula Milkey<br />

Carol Millard<br />

Ann Miller<br />

Melody Misiaszek<br />

Steven Misiaszek<br />

Katherine Mooney<br />

Steven Morales<br />

Katelyn Morenz<br />

Lynn Morgan<br />

Kel Moseley<br />

Natalie Mroz<br />

Sarah Mucha<br />

Laura Mulholland<br />

Saras Natarajan<br />

Vanessa Nogueira<br />

R. Michael Norko<br />

Constance Osterhout<br />

Stephanie Palmer<br />

Dr. Armelle Paule<br />

Ginny Pendas<br />

Harold Pendleton<br />

Jennifer Penello<br />

Judith Perna<br />

Dr. Mary Pernal<br />

Kylea Perrin<br />

Ann Petersen<br />

Rosemary Phillips<br />

Jonathan Phinney<br />

Carole Poncy<br />

Lisa Powell<br />

Atwell Pride<br />

Elizabeth Quisenberry<br />

Sandra Rasmussen<br />

Geraldine Ratner<br />

Dr. Irving Ratner<br />

Beverly Reddington<br />

Joe Reen<br />

Jesus Regueira<br />

Kenneth Richardson<br />

Linda Rico<br />

Michelle Rigoli<br />

Sherry Ring Ginsberg<br />

Christine Rizzetto<br />

Debra Roach<br />

Brian Robertson<br />

Gabrielle Rodriguez<br />

Julie Rogers<br />

Harri Rome<br />

Edward Rutkowski<br />

Casey Ryan<br />

Michael Sabater<br />

Victoria Salzman<br />

Barbara Savastano<br />

Harold Schiesser<br />

Lee Schutz<br />

Stephen Schwartz<br />

Michael Schwimmer<br />

Judith Scroggs<br />

Ishita Shah<br />

Catriona Sherwin<br />

Courtney Siew<br />

Eileen Sinneck<br />

Michael Sinneck<br />

Donald Six<br />

Karen Six<br />

Michael Slaton<br />

Kari Smith<br />

Shayla Smith<br />

Betsy Smith<br />

Roy Snyder<br />

Laurie Sorrentino<br />

Kerstyn Stahre<br />

Richard Stalker<br />

Carl Stearns<br />

Britta Steinhorn<br />

Arden Stewart<br />

Diana Stollman<br />

Howard Sydney<br />

Brace Thompson<br />

Susan Thompson<br />

Suzanne Thompson<br />

Evelyn (Evie) Tibett<br />

Barbara Tierney<br />

Daniel Twiss<br />

Kate Ufford<br />

Joseph Urban<br />

Sandra Urban<br />

Cassandra Van Horn<br />

Pat Vandecarr<br />

Michelle Vanderbeck<br />

Dorothy Vanpelt<br />

Pam Veenstra<br />

Sarah Waddell<br />

Michael Wade<br />

Andrea Walker<br />

Katrina Walkinshaw<br />

Linda Walsh<br />

Sandra Wells<br />

Linda Whalin<br />

David Whiteley<br />

Gene Wilkes<br />

Celina Williams<br />

Lyssa Wintz<br />

Richard Wintz<br />

Phyllis Wissner<br />

John Wolfenden Jr.<br />

William Wunder<br />

Caren Zagin<br />

Joe Zavertnik<br />

Nancy Zdyb<br />

20<strong>15</strong> Volunteer of the Month Nominees<br />

Steven Misiaszek – Sea Turtle Rehab<br />

Judy Scroggs – Administration<br />

Judi Heintz – Education Docent<br />

Hannah Deadman – Marketing Intern<br />

Karen Six – Education Docent<br />

Maril Levy – Education Docent<br />

Laura Bruce – Sea Turtle Rehab<br />

Savana Evans – Education Intern<br />

Irene McIsaac – Greeter<br />

Kelly Bragg – Gift Store<br />

Steve Marineau – Sea Turtle Rehab<br />

Karyl Clark – Gift Store<br />

*List reflects active LMC volunteers as of 12-31-<strong>15</strong>.<br />

20<strong>15</strong> Volunteers of the Year<br />

Congratulations to Betsy Smith and David Whiteley, two of our many dedicated volunteers that are essential<br />

to us carrying out our important mission on a daily basis.<br />

Betsy Smith<br />

Betsy Smith has been a volunteer<br />

at LMC for ten years, donating<br />

more than 3,000 hours in that time.<br />

She volunteers in the Education<br />

Department and at the Juno<br />

Beach Pier to bring our message<br />

of conservation to children, adults<br />

and families. Betsy is an education<br />

docent, leads Living Beaches and<br />

volunteers for Turtle Walks and<br />

Hatchling Releases. Betsy also<br />

attends outreaches on behalf of LMC, representing or mission<br />

in the community with great enthusiasm.<br />

At the Juno Beach Pier, Betsy collects, untangles and cleans<br />

used monofilament fishing line every two weeks and then<br />

sends it to the monofilament recycling center. In 20<strong>15</strong>, Betsy<br />

helped LMC recycle monofilament line that would stretch<br />

more than 20 miles. Betsy also assists with the Kid’s Fishing<br />

Clinic at the pier. She teaches young anglers knot tying,<br />

casting, species identification, proper release protocols, sea<br />

turtle rescue and the importance of recycling.<br />

Betsy has also been an integral part of the Trash Free Seas<br />

program (implemented at LMC in 2014). Betsy cleans a .6 mile<br />

stretch of beach in Coral Cove about five times per week. The<br />

most common items she collects are small bits of plastic. Over<br />

90% of the trash LMC has documented through the Trash<br />

Free Seas program has been collected by Betsy.<br />

In addition to her weekly volunteer commitments, Betsy is an<br />

integral part of TurtleFest. Each year, Betsy helps coordinate<br />

approximately <strong>15</strong>0 external volunteers to assist with the large<br />

event. Betsy recruits and meets with community members<br />

and organizations to ensure all of the volunteer needs are<br />

met. Betsy’s support creates a successful event.<br />

Betsy is an extremely dedicated volunteer who inspires all<br />

of us to persevere and reminds us that everyone can make a<br />

difference. We thank Betsy for being such a great addition to<br />

the LMC volunteer team.<br />

David Whiteley<br />

David Whiteley has been a<br />

volunteer at LMC for three years<br />

and has donated more than 2,000<br />

hours in that time. David volunteers<br />

in the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation<br />

Department. He is a responsible<br />

rehabilitation permit volunteer<br />

that feeds the turtles three times a<br />

week. He also spends at least one<br />

shift per week helping the staff with<br />

treatments and routine husbandry<br />

work. The sea turtle food preparations and procedures have<br />

greatly improved due to David’s dedication, donations and<br />

advice. David attends nearly all sea turtle releases. He always<br />

arrives early to assist with set-up and crowd control during<br />

these events.<br />

Along with his sea turtle rehabilitation volunteer duties, David<br />

enjoys volunteering for special events including TurtleFest,<br />

on campus educational events, and outreaches. David is<br />

also a Turtle Walk volunteer each summer. He volunteers<br />

for at least two Turtle Walk scouting shifts per week. David is<br />

always willing to fill in for extra shifts and helps train our new<br />

Turtle Walk scout volunteers each season.<br />

Outside of his regularly scheduled volunteer shifts, David is an<br />

active Blue Friends Society member who participates in social<br />

events, beach clean-ups and the Go Blue Awards Luncheon.<br />

At the moment, David is currently unable to volunteer due to<br />

a major shoulder surgery he underwent in November 20<strong>15</strong>.<br />

However, that does not stop him from supporting Loggerhead<br />

Marinelife Center. David has offered any help and support he<br />

can while on medical leave from volunteering. He frequently<br />

visits to make sure he stays up to date on our sea turtle patients.<br />

David is extremely devoted and loves being a volunteer, part of<br />

the LMC family and a sea turtle advocate. We are so grateful to<br />

have someone like David Whiteley in the volunteer program.<br />

David truly believes in our cause and we are so thankful for all<br />

of his dedication to Loggerhead Marinelife Center.<br />

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EDUCATION RESEARCH REHABILITATION CONSERVATION<br />

Our Mission<br />

To promote conservation of ocean ecosystems with a special focus<br />

on threatened and endangered sea turtles.<br />

Our Vision<br />

To be recognized locally and internationally as the leading authority<br />

in sea turtle education, research, and rehabilitation.<br />

14200 U.S. Highway One<br />

Juno Beach, Florida 33408<br />

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