A publication of Greensboro Beautiful, a volunteer organization

SPRING ISSUE APRIL / MAY / JUNE / JULY 2014

THE SEED

GREENSBORO BEAUTIFUL . 1001 Fourth Street . Greensboro, NC 27405 . (336) 373-2199 . www.GreensboroBeautiful.org

GREENSBOROGREENSBOROGREENSBORO

Trees and plants are prized possessions in our community. They give needed shade in summer, help clear the air of pollutants, provide wildlife habitat, increase our property values, and make our surroundings visually pleasing.

However, when a tree’s branches come close to utility power lines, a potentially hazardous situation is created.

Trees and power lines can co-exist, and potential conflicts can be avoided. Home and business owners can make responsible plant choices based on height at maturity, shape/form, canopy spread, and growth rate.

When selecting a tree or shrub to plant, it is just as important to consider what you plant as it is where you plant. The right tree or shrub, planted in the right place, can give you years of beauty and value without the potential dangers of getting too close to power lines.

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40’LARGE TREES

(MATURING TO 40’ OR LARGER)

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NEW TREE PLANTING PILOT PROGRAM SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 12!Greensboro Beautiful and the City of Greensboro will conduct the NeighborWoods “Right Plant, Right Place” pilot

program this spring in the Westerwood & Southside Neighborhoods. This program will help residents plant trees where trees have been removed as part of Duke Energy’s ongoing vegetation management work. Tree planting will be held on Saturday, April 12 beginning at 10 am. To request a tree in these two neighborhoods, call 373-CITY (2489).

Once the pilot program has been completed, Greensboro Beautiful and City staff will determine how to implement “Right Plant, Right Place” tree plantings throughout the City during November and March each year. Informational public meetings will be held for property owners who have had trees removed in public rights-of-way to discuss the “Right Plant, Right Place” program concept, neighborhood involvement, and a planting schedule. The City of Greensboro will grind all tree stumps left behind, locate underground utilities in proposed planting areas, and work with Greensboro Beautiful volunteers to develop plans for neighborhood plantings. The program is sponsored by a generous grant from UPS.

Proposed planting locations and species will be reviewed with affected property owners. The City of Greensboro will dig all holes, deliver trees and mulch, and volunteers will assist property owners in the planting process.

For more information, on the NeighborWoods “Right Plant, Right Place” Community Tree Planting Program, please visit our website at www.GreensboroBeautiful.org.

A COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING PROGRAM

NEIGHBORWOODSNEIGHBORWOODSNEIGHBORWOODSRIGHT PLANT

RIGHT PLACE

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FROM THE CHAIRConsidered by many to

be the “king” of butterflies, the Monarch butterfly is one of the most welcome and colorful visitors to our summer gardens. Often we select flowering plants not only for the beauty of their blooms but also for their ability to attract butterflies that feed on the flower’s nectar as they pollinate plants in the garden. Varieties of clematis, coneflower, columbine, lantana, aster, viburnum and the butterfly bush are just a few examples of flowering plants that attract butterflies.

However, plants that attract butterflies are only one part of the butterfly’s needs in its life cycle. Monarchs lay their eggs on milkweed, the only food that larva can eat, and sadly the amount of milkweed available has declined to where 2013 saw the lowest count of Monarchs in a decade. The 2500 mile migration south to Mexico from Canada and the northern U.S. takes up to four generations of butterflies to complete each year, and with the diminishing supply of milkweed the caterpillars have little chance of survival. It is the increasing use of herbicides that is the main culprit in reducing the amount of milkweed for the larva to feed on. While extreme weather conditions contribute to the decline in the number of butterflies as well, it is the rampant use of herbicides that has been the major factor in diminishing the food supply for the larva.

What can we do to help the Monarch’s plight? Activists are urging municipalities to alter mowing schedules in parks and public spaces to avoid cutting down milkweed during the breeding seasons. Homeowners can plant milkweed where an appropriate space is available. It may not add to the beauty of the garden as butterfly attracting plants do, but it will do much to encourage growth in the butterfly population! A non-profit organization that is not only willing to provide the milkweed seeds, but whose website is a treasure trove of information on the Monarch butterfly is LiveMonarch.com. Included on the site is an interesting “Adopt an Online Butterfly for Free!” where you will receive an email every few days with pictures of your butterfly in different states of development - fascinating for children and adults alike! So, the Monarchs join me in thanking you all for your concern, and for the added milkweed that they hope to see in Greensboro!

Join Greensboro Beautiful for its 2014 Cornerstone Join Greensboro Beautiful for its 2014 Cornerstone Contributor Event! Donors at the $250 and above Contributor Event! Donors at the $250 and above

levels are invited to attend and bring a few guests to levels are invited to attend and bring a few guests to introduce them to Greensboro Beautiful and introduce them to Greensboro Beautiful and

encourage support of our work in the community.encourage support of our work in the community.

SAVE THE DATE

BAYOU BLUESAn Evening of Cajun Cuisine and

Good Ol' Southern BluesSaturday, September 20, 2014

7-10 p.m.At the Home & Garden of Bob Krumroy & Deb Degol

Live music by Stray Local

Join Greensboro Beautiful for its 2014 Cornerstone Contributor Event! Donors at the $250 and above

levels are invited to attend and bring a few guests to introduce them to Greensboro Beautiful and

encourage support of our work in the community.

BAYOU BLUESBAYOU BLUES

Join Greensboro Beautiful for its 2014 Cornerstone Join Greensboro Beautiful for its 2014 Cornerstone Contributor Event! Donors at the $250 and above Contributor Event! Donors at the $250 and above

levels are invited to attend and bring a few guests to levels are invited to attend and bring a few guests to introduce them to Greensboro Beautiful and introduce them to Greensboro Beautiful and

encourage support of our work in the community.encourage support of our work in the community.

SAVE THE DATE

BAYOU BLUESAn Evening of Cajun Cuisine and

Good Ol' Southern BluesSaturday, September 20, 2014

7-10 p.m.At the Home & Garden of Bob Krumroy & Deb Degol

Live music by Stray Local

Join Greensboro Beautiful for its 2014 Cornerstone Contributor Event! Donors at the $250 and above

levels are invited to attend and bring a few guests to introduce them to Greensboro Beautiful and

encourage support of our work in the community.

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR BUSINESS LANDSCAPE AWARDSNominations for Greensboro Beautiful's Business Landscape Awards

are accepted from the community, and awards are presented monthly from May through October. A volunteer panel of Greensboro Beautiful representatives judge the nominated properties and evaluate factors such as year-around and overall appearance, design layout, color, originality, balance, condition of lawn or ground cover, and condition and suitability of trees, shrubs, flowers and other plantings. Landscaping must have been in place for at least two years to ensure continued maintenance. Properties are rated on a scale of points earned on each factor, and winners are chosen based on total scores.

Bring recognition to those who help make Greensboro Beautiful! If you would like to nominate a property for consideration, please submit your nomination on our website at www.greensborobeautiful.org or call the Greensboro Beautiful office at 373-2199 to request a nomination form.

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FeaturingArtists Sidewalk CaféLive Music Kids’ ActivitiesFrench Cooking Poodle ParadeFamily Games PétanqueGarden Quest And More!

ParkingLook for signs to shuttle parking. Handicap parking available in the Bicentennial Garden lot.

Information(336) 373-2199 www.GreensboroBeautiful.org

A project of Greensboro Beautiful and the

Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department, sponsored by the Tanger

Family Foundation

BLOOMING THIS SPRING AT THE TANGER FAMILY BICENTENNIAL GARDEN!Early Spring brings a flourish of blossoms along the

Wildflower Trail in the garden. During March, April, and May you may see a native wildflower with which you are not familiar. The garden’s new interpretive sign lists a website to help explore a variety of wildflowers native to North Carolina, and features photos and extensive information.

Pictured at right are some of the native wildflowers you may see along the Wildlfower Trail in the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden.

Celandine Poppy

Wild Columbine

Christmas Fern

Toad Trillium

Trout Lily

MEMORIAL & HONOR TREESThe gift of a tree benefits everyone in this and future generations.In our community, Greensboro

Beautiful provides opportunities for citizens to play an active role in making and keeping the "green" in Greensboro. One way in which this is accomplished is through Greensboro Beautiful's Memorial and Honor Tree Program. This program offers a unique way to remember family members, honor friends and to celebrate special occasions with the lasting gift of a tree for planting on public property in the City of Greensboro. A gift tree can be purchased as a memorial or an honorarium, and special notes will be sent to designated individuals, telling them of the gift tree and listing the donor's name and address. Notifications are mailed immediately. However, trees are planted in January and February only. Once the gift tree is planted, the donor and designated individuals are notified of its planting date, type, and location.

Invest in the appearance of your community while remembering someone special or celebrating a special occasion with a unique and lasting gift. For more information, visit our website at GreensboroBeautiful.org.

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GROWING, THE GREEN WAYUPCOMING PROGRAMS

BUTTERFLY FRIENDLY GARDENSA little planting in even the smallest areas will provide habitat for many butterfly species. Creating a suitable habitat by selecting the appropriate flowering plants will not only attract beautiful butterflies, but the garden will also be filled with colorful flowers through the year.

Tuesday, Apr. 1, 6:30 pm, NCCEThursday, Apr. 3, 6:30 pm, WECSunday, Apr. 6, 4:00 pm, AEMonday, Apr. 7, 6:30 pm, KCE

EASY TO GROW CULINARY HERBSSome of us already grow basil, oregano, and thyme. But what about stevia, sage, or lemon grass? By knowing the characteristics of the plants, you can have fresh herbs to use in your kitchen year-round.

Sunday, Apr. 13, 4:00 pm, AETuesday, Apr. 15, 6:30 pm, NCCEThursday, Apr. 17, 6:30 pm, WECMonday, Apr. 21, 6:30 pm, KCE

Class Locations:NCCE: NC Cooperative Extension, 3309 Burlington Road

WEC: Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road

AE: Arboretum Education Building, 401 Ashland Drive

KCE: Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Road

Classes are free, registration is required. Please call or e-mail Pam Marshall at 375-5876 or pamela_marshall@ncsu.edu, and be sure to indicate class choice and date.

PERMANENT COLLECTION SITES FOR UNUSED MEDICINE NOW AVAILABLE!The Greensboro Police Department now offers two locations

for the safe disposal of unused medication year-round. Prescription and over-the-counter pills, patches, ointments, and capsules can be deposited in secure collection boxes at 300 S. Swing Road and 1106 Maple Street. The boxes are accessible Monday through Friday from 8 am-5 pm.

DISPOSAL GUIDELINES

o Pills, patches, ointments, and capsules should be placed in sealed plastic bottles or bags.

o Labels and any personal information should be removed from prescription medication containers.

o Items not accepted include liquids, medical bio hazards, sharps, and illegal drugs.

Protect people, pets, the environment, and wildlife by tossing your meds safely every day of the year. Learn more about environmentally responsible medicine disposal at www.SMARxTdisposal.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 9 AM-12 NOON

Join us to get litter off our streets, out of our streams, and out of our neighborhoods!

Register online at www.GreensboroBeautiful.org

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS!Greensboro Beautiful thanks the following businesses, foundations, individuals, and community organizations for their gifts for the

2013-14 fiscal year. List reflects gifts received between 8/1/2013 and 3/13/2014. *Includes in-kind gifts and services.

TANGER FAMILY SPECIAL GIFTSSteven B. TangerStacy D. BlackJason & Amy BlackLori & Oliver LloydJordan & Marcie PantzerSusan & Joe Nehmen

SPONSORSHIPS$10,000 and aboveRobert E. Krumroy2013-14 Donor Cultivation 2014 Groovin' in the Garden

Tanger Family Foundation2014 Parisian Promenade

UPS Foundation, Inc.2013-14 NeighborWoods Tree Plantings

$5,000-$9,999American Express Charitable Fund2013 Art in the Arboretum

$1,000-$2,499Duke Energy Foundation2013 Circle of Caring

Greensboro Regional Realtors Association, Inc.2014 Great American Cleanup

Summit Rotary Foundation, Inc. (Rotary Clubs of Greensboro)2013 Big Sweep

Well-Spring Retirement Community2013 Med Toss

$500-$999Mistletoe Meadows2013 Circle of Caring

ANNUAL GIFTSGOLD SPONSOR$5,000 and aboveCity of Greensboro*

SILVER SPONSOR$2,500-$4,999Anonymous

BRONZE SPONSOR$1,000-$2,499Richard R. AllenAnonymousEllen Ashley & Jim TorreyFirst Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

Ginny & Mike LeoneJudy & Dan McGinnMary PearsonJohn & Maria Richin honor of Dr. Goldie Wells

Schwab Charitable Fund

BENEFACTOR$500-$999Frank AumanBill & Lee BrittChristine Yu-Mei ChenCommunity Foundation for the National Capital Region

Tobee & Leonard KaplanCarolyn Belle LydayPeg & Skip MooreAlan & Michelle PolczynskiCarolyn & Hardy SpenceWhitener Foundation Josie & Brad WhitmoreWildwood Garden Club

SUSTAINER$250-$499American ExpressDr. & Mrs. Edwin L. BryanGeorge & Elizabeth BurfeindRobert CapenCarpet Super Mart, Inc.Betsy & Watts CarrAnne ChristianHarvey ColchamiroCornerstone Charter AcademyFidelity Charitable Gift FundRobert C. Greear, Jr.Hanes-Lineberry Funeral HomeHoffman-Hoffman, Inc.Jewish Foundation of GreensboroJeff JohnsonMarcia & Orton JonesEd & Emily KitchenLutheran Community FoundationJim & Susan MelvinRuss & Jean MoxleyMona O'BryantRick & Sandi O'ReillyJerri Linn PhillipsBecca & Graham Pritchard*Larry & Tennie SkladanowskiDianne & Doug SwansonRobin & Paul TimminsJim & Robin ToscoVolvo Group of CompaniesLynda & George WaldrepWhitestone Masonic & Eastern Star Community*

Gregory & Wallace WilliamsWilliam & Barbara Young

PATRON$100-$249Clare & Mike AbelTina AdamsJohn & Helen AlfordAnonymousAnonymous*Jerry & Mary Jane ArmfieldFanny Bainin memory of Carson Bain

Laura & Bill BarrierDennis & Betty BarryMichael A. Berkelhammer

Patron, continued

William F. BlackLynn BreskoSuejette & David BrownBarbara & Dan CaffreyKathy & Bill CatesSallie & Jim ClotfelterCommunity Foundation of Greater Greensboro

Doug & Jean CopelandPat W. CopelandCortright Family Charitable Foundation

Craft Insurance CenterJudith A. DoylePam & Alan DuncanSherry DuvallPaul & Sandra DuvallDoris FondrenForbis & Dick Funeral ServiceKeith & Kelly FranciesCharles & Frances GeorgeMr. & Mrs. Richard L. GrayGreensboro Mulch Supply, Inc.Guilford Garden CenterRon & Becky HamptonDr. & Mrs. Paul D. HarkinsGinny & Art HayesDebbie & Gerhard HeidfeldEvelyn S. HensonHarvey & Emily HermanBarbara T. HughesJohn Deere Landscapes*Suresh Nagappan & SarahJordanKenneth S. KarbAl & Betty KoncharGrey LineweaverEd Little, MDMary & Paul LivingstonJim & Carol LongMacCord Mason PLLCGustav & Mary MagrinatKaren & Robert MarksTom & Mary MartinAmanda McGeheeFlorence & Joe MelvinSpence & Garth MillerDr. Anne P. MitchellEnola C. MixonJan MortimoreIn honor of Chuck Mortimer

Annette & John MundyMichael MurrayNew Age Builders, Inc.Sandy K. O'BriantDon & Fran OlsonAlice & Woody PearceRoy & Betty PhippsStella L. PleasantsRose Marie PontonDonaldine PringleMary PurnellNeil & Judith ReynoldsLeslie M. RiceMichael RoccoMargaret & Dodson Schenck, Sr.

Patron, continued

Seeds & Weeds Garden ClubShamrock Environmental Corp.Lucile G. ShawLinda ShueNorman & Carolyn SmithMarian K. SollederPaula Stober & Willard BucklenNelson & Elaine StoverMary Lou StrohlThe Bridgewater FoundationW. Farel Warlick, Jr.Charles L. Weill, Jr.Barry & Charlotte WhitcombJohn & Kim Wrightin memory of Pam Allen

Curtis Youngblood

SUPPORTER$50-$99Rose & Victor AckermannCarolyn S. AllenMrs. Anne AllenGary & Linda AndersonCarl & Jaimie AshbyRussell W. BarrettDawn & Phil BarryJoseph & Ann BauerTrip BrownElena BrownMarianne BrowningBuds & Blooms NurseryJerry & Patsy BullaEd & Carol CalfoBarbara Carter & Hal Phillips, Jr.Ann CogginEsther Dallmann & Peter Petrochuk

Janet L. Dinsmore & Edward R. Higgins

Karl B. & Deborah L. FieldsLouis & Garlinda FieldsHenry & Shirley FryeMr. & Mrs. W. Erwin Fuller, Jr.Elvord & Eresterine GuidryKay & Chip HaganJane D. HarrisJ. Gary & Maureen M. HillDonald R. HughesLinda JensenDavid & Emily JohnstonClaudel LassiterDonald & Constance LeonardNancy Y. MaddenSue MedleyRobert & Gerburg MowryMolly MullinGail C. MurphyGail B. NuttyCarolyn OwenDot ParkerPersonal Care, Inc.Tom PhillipsJoel & Roberta PhippsAl & Esther PickerelBetty Potter

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AppreciationAppreciation

AnniversaryAnniversary

BirthdayBirthday

Christmas 2013Christmas 2013

Supporter, contined

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas B. PriceMichael & Kay QuinlivanBob & Pat RathboneErica RutishauserAnn R. SaslowDr. & Mrs. Ernest SchillerSally & John SherrillMarion & Harry SledgeKista MansellDr. & Mrs. Ronald SuralJulie & Tom TaylorBill & Brenda TeagueVirginia & Charles Tedderin memory of Dr. William Denmark

Turf Service, Inc.Jeff & Pam VinsonRita H. WadeDr. & Mrs. Carl H. Weatherly

CONTRIBUTOR$25-$49Kevin & Diane AllenCharles Bettini & Jennifer Armstrong-Bettini

Judy ArnetteVishnu & Sita AvvaElizabeth BaynesMary P. BestNed & Leslie BryanVirginia F. BynumKen & Karen CappsSallye ChambersJoyce ChambleeAmy Lou CheneryGary & Sandy ColeJoe & Beverly CoxMike & Ellie DawkinsKay DoostKathryn EskeyJan ForemanSherri ForresterRobert B. FosterRobert W. FullerBonnie HammondMarianne HertleGeorge & Nancy HolmesBetsey & David HorthMaria Ibarra WongJack & Sue JezorekSuzanne D. KarabinMarie & Steven KleinElna LauxLillian & Dub LeonardFrancis & Bolling LowreyAnne MarlowSandra B. McCullochPalmer & J.P. McIntyreAgnes S. MooreCarol & Bill MullinsCharles & Barbara MyersFloyd & Joann NesbittElaine OstrowskiRobert & Harriet RothrockBeatrice SchallJulie & Palmer ShelburneJames & Susan Singerin memory of Dr. Joe Christian

Paula & Rod SwonguerPeggy R. TagerStuart & Barbara Teichman

Contributor, continued

Ben & Ruth WestonMerrilou WilliamsSteve WindhamJeannette Windham

OTHER DONORS Under $25Michelle AckermanSusannah DickeyTerry & Cynthia DittrichDoresa DixonMary Belle GilbertJudith A. KoelmelNancy LyonJanice 'Smack' MackTrish McDermottSallie A. McMillionIn honor of Grey Lineweaver

Barbara NellesJack & Mary Lou Zimmerman

MEMORIAL GIFTSJames B. Adams, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Ron Sural

Mikey AndrewSarah Sadler

Robert BlumenthalJo-Anne & Tom Statham

A. B. BottsMary Purnell

Steve BrownGale & Toby BrownThe Romie Family

Bettye Jo BrumbackBettie GrubbsGinny & Mike Leone

Robert CallaghanThe Romie Family

Marguerite CarrollAnn C. PattersonSarah A. Pearce

Angela CarswellThe Egan Family

Bobby CarterBetty Carter

Elizabeth (Betty) DeryJoan Essa

Pearl Litton EmoryBarbara & Jim Swisher

Barbara Davis ErsoyMelissa Stentz

David FlyntBonnie & Bill Hensel

Cissy HallDr. & Mrs. Ron Sural

Elizabeth B. HarrellNick, Brittany & Charlie Alexander

Bobby H. HiattPeg & Skip Moore

Adelaide HoldernessTennie Skladanowski

Grace IllmanSarah A. Pearce

Memorial Gifts, continued

Kendall W. JohnsonNortheast Veterinary Hospital

Jean H. KalpagianElizabeth M. Strickler

Barbara KirbyNew Irving Park Garden Club

Lee Ola LairdJeff & Rox Anne Jacot

Gertrude E. LindseyAnthony F. Nottage, III, DDS

William Levi Longshore, Jr. & Sarah Ford LongshoreWednesday Bible Study Ladies

Bill OwenbyAnthony F. Nottage, III, DDS

Robert Young PeckBrenda McGee, Nancy Brooks, Nelda King, Flo Williamson, Jane Woodcock

Kathy PhillipsNew Irving Park Garden Club

Leonard James Rabold, M.D.Ned & Joan BryanCarol Juergens & Mark WithrowMr. & Mrs. William Murdock, Sr.Hamilton Lakes Division 1 Tennis TeamCharles M. O'ConnorThe Perry FamilyThe Romie Family

William SchmeelkGinny & Mike Leone

Dmitry SheikinTatyana Sheikina

SnoopyThe Symonds Family

Melanie T. SunnasseeSunnassee Family

William Wesley SuttonMichael Angelicola, Kevin Jones, & Sam Pruett

Dixie Anne Graham TeagueRachel Van Alst

Arne ThomssonNancy Collins

Mikey Andrew TothSarah Sadler

Ken TutterowLe Cab Dinner Group

Janice S. WaynickEssa Commercial Real Estate

Mary WorlandGinny & Mike Leone

Leona Huston YouslingGinny & Mike Leone

HONOR GIFTSAppreciationLee BrittWildwood Garden Club

Brent & Stephanie DavisChancel Choir at First Presbyterian Church

Ruth HefnerSarah A. Pearce

Charles MortimoreJill, Andy & Jacob Petery

Kenny MortonFrom Kenny's & Your Friends in Sunset Hills

Sarah PearceRuth Heafner

Mary PurnellMichiko I. Stavert

Randal RomieDogwood Garden Club

Dr. & Mrs. Ernest SpanglerNed & Joan Bryan

Ruth StickleyGrace Roemer

Cindy ToleWildwood Garden Club

Steve WindhamDogwood Garden Club

AnniversaryDr. & Mrs. Donald HughesDr. & Mrs. Ron Sural

BirthdayPaul R. DamianoAl Calarco

Cora Joanne JinnettePhillip Fleischmann

Margaret KarlLynda & John Cock

Ginny LeoneMargaret Pierce

Molly MullinFrank & Janet Poole

Donna NewtonStewart & Betty Rogers

Donaldine PringleHannelore Von Der Lippe

Christmas 2013Jill Amidon-StricklandGinny Leone

Claudia AppleGinny Leone

Bill BucklenPaula Stober

Sarah CowanGinny Leone

William EarlyJames Sims

Bettie GrubbsMarty McKenzie

RetirementRetirement

WeddingWedding

Christmas 2013, continued

Lollie HollandMarty McKenzie

Jill JarrellWilliam Jarrell

Gina ManturaSallie W. Ward

Marty McKenzieHannelore Von Der Lippe

Margaret PierceGinny Leone

Donaldine PringleHannelore Von Der LippeMarty McKenzie

Nancy RyckmanMary Ann Young

James SimsWilliam Early

Hannelore Von Der LippeMarty McKenzie

Mary Ann YoungNancy Ryckman

RetirementLaurie ThoreYour Friends at the City of Greensboro

Jan Van DykeDance Project, Inc.

WeddingAmanda Chao & Max BenbassatAnnie, Ashley, Beth, Molly, & Jen

ANNUAL GIVING FORMq Yes, I want to help make and keep Greensboro beautiful, and enclose a tax-deductible donation.

(Please print your name as you would like to be listed)

Name___________________________________________________________Phone__________________________ Company (if contribution is from a business)_____________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________City/State/Zip_____________________________ E-mail address___________________________________________________________________________________

GIVING LEVELqGold Sponsor ($5,000 and up) q Silver Sponsor ($2,500-$4,999) q Bronze Sponsor ($1,000 and up)q Benefactor ($500-$999 q Sustainer ($250-$499) q Patron ($100-$249) q Supporter ($50-$99) q Contributor ($25-$49) q Exact amount of your gift $___________

PAYMENT METHODq Check q Pledge (date to be billed before June 1______)q VISA q MasterCard q American Express

Account Number_______________________________________________Exp._______________ CVV_________

Signature_________________________________________________________________

Complete and return with your payment to: Greensboro Beautiful, Inc., 1001 Fourth Street, Greensboro, NC 27405

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BUSINESS PARTNERSIf you are a business owner and looking for a way to be recognized as a friend of

Greensboro Beautiful, an annual gift of $500 or more will get your business recognized.As a Greensboro Beautiful Business Partner, you will receive a special plaque for display

in your place of business, and will be recognized in a special donor section of Greensboro Beautiful’s quarterly newsletter. Business Partners will also receive invitations to special recognition events throughout the year. Thanks to these Business Partners in 2013-14:*includes in-kind gifts and services

$5,000 and aboveDuke Energy CarolinasDavis Montgomerywww.duke-energy.com

New Garden Landscaping & Nursery*

Conrad Hayterwww.newgarden.com

Set In Stone*Rosali Rivera336-643-8272

$2,500-$4,999Mullane & Company*Dennis Mullanewww.mullaneandcompany.com

$1,000-$2,499Pine Hall Brick*Fletcher Steelwww.pinehallbrick.com

Scott Stone*Graham Scottwww.scottstone.com

Signature Property GroupFrank Aumanwww.signaturepropertygroup.com

Wells FargoFanuel Adnewwww.wellsfargo.com

$500-$999Automotive Fastners, Inc.Jim Reittingerwww.automotivefasteners.com

The Brickman GroupTony Goadwww.brickmangroup.com

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard

Mark DavidsonKathleen GleasonDan McGinnReid PhillipsEd Winslowwww.brookspierce.com

Charles Aris, Inc.Chad Oakley, Jr.www.charlesaris.com

Curry, Ireland & Company, LLPLaura Currywww.curryireland.com

Davenport & CompanyDavid Severancedseverance@investdavenport.com

Fairway Outdoor AdvertisingDan O'Sheawww.fairwayoutdoor.com

Fence Builders*Steve Sheltonwww.fencebuildersinc.com

$500-$999, continued

Lindbrook Development, Inc.Jim Marshallwww.lindbrook.com

Memios, LLCDan McKenziewww.memios-intl.com

Piedmont Carolina Nursery*Mark Peterswww.piedmontcarolina.com

Regional Land Surveyors, Inc.Gale Brownwww.regionallandsurveyors.com

Seay PartnersNancy Seay, ASLAwww.seaypartners.com

T&T Lawn CareTodd & Haven Barfieldwww.ttlawncare.com

Well-Spring Retirement Community

Stephen B. Flemingwww.wellspring.org

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Greensboro, NCNEW EVENT PLANNED

THFOR MAY 4 IN GATEWAY GARDENS!Greensboro Beautiful, working with the Parks and

Recreation Department’s City Arts Division and the Greensboro Youth Council, has created a new and exciting event – Groovin' in the Garden: Jazz at Gateway Gardens. This premier event will be held on Sunday, May 4 from 12-5 pm in Greensboro’s newest garden located at 2924 E. Lee and Florida Streets across from the Gateway University Research Park.

ADMISSION IS FREE!Local jazz bands, high school and youth jazz

ensembles will perform throughout the afternoon. Other activities include creating musical instruments from recyclable materials, trying out musical instruments in an instrument “petting zoo”, face painting, and more. Local food vendors will also be selling their delicious products.

Don’t miss Greensboro’s newest Garden Event! It promises to be an afternoon of fun and entertainment for all!