The Excitement is Building! - Green Meadow Waldorf School

Tomorrow Within Today:
A Campaign for Green Meadow Waldorf School
The Excitement is Building!
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From the Director of Development
Dear Friends of Green Meadow,
I am very happy to share this brochure with you, and to be at Green Meadow
at this particular moment in our history. The work that will be done on the Arts
Building and the High School in the coming year represents the culmination
of many years of tireless collaborating, imagining, planning, organizing,
advocating, and fundraising by many people in our community.
Table of Contents
Campaign Overview . . . . . . . . .
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The Excitement is Building!
The Case for Additional Support . . 7-10
A Call to Action . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table of Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Gift Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Donor List . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The faculty and staff, Collegium, Board, Project Management Group,
Development Office, and Capital Campaign Committee, along with you, our
supporters, have brought us to where we are today: standing on the cusp of a
fabulous transformation of one of the key spaces in our school.
We are asking for your continued support as we face a changed economy and
the realities of construction. We look forward to celebrating with you in our new
Arts Building in Fall 2011!
Truly, the Excitement is Building!
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With deep gratitude,
Vicki Larson
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Green Meadow Waldorf School’s Mission
Green Meadow Waldorf School derives its life and nature from an understanding
that each human being is a unique individual, with spiritual, moral and physical
relationships to the earth and to society. Our intent is to foster self-reliance in our
students, along with consciousness of their rightful relationship to others. We want
them to develop the capacity for creative
and independent thought as well as the
discernment to act in a free and morally
responsible way.
Within the school’s community and
classrooms, Green Meadow strives to create
a cultural and social learning environment
which enriches and inspires students,
colleagues, parents, friends and alumni.
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Our School Today
Over the past years, Green Meadow Waldorf School has grown significantly.
With more than 80 faculty and staff serving a diverse and dynamic student
body, Green Meadow Waldorf School is a thriving and growing community.
Green Meadow
Waldorf School’s History
Green Meadow Waldorf School first
opened its doors in 1950 as a nurserykindergarten for four and five-year-olds. Between 1957 and 1965, the school
grew steadily, adding new classes and
hiring faculty as the need arose. In 1964, the faculty made the decision
to extend the school through seventh
grade; in 1971, they decided to begin
a High School.
In 1976, the High School graduated its
first class of 12 students.
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The Waldorf approach to learning is multidimensional, focusing not only upon
the acquisition of knowledge and practical skills, but also on the growth of
moral judgment.
2009-2010 Facts and Figures
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nursery/Kindergarten . . . . . 86
Lower School . . . . . . . . 222
High School . . . . . . . . . . 84 392
Faculty and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Full-time Faculty . . . . . . . 29
Full-time Staff . . . . . . . . . 9
Part-time Faculty/Staff . . . . 43
Capital Campaign Timeline
Quiet Phase
Timetable: November 2006 – February 2007
Prospects Solicited:
Executive Campaign Leadership / Top 10 Individuals / Board of Trustees
Major Gifts/Public Phase
Timetable: March 2007 – April 2008
Prospects Solicited:
Additional Campaign Volunteers / Top 50 Individuals
All remaining alumni, parents and friends of Green Meadow / Foundations and Corporations
CAMPAIGN GOAL REACHED, APRIL 2008: $3,000,000
Supplemental Fundraising Phase ($400,000)
Timetable: July – October 2010
Prospects to be Solicited:
Top Campaign donors / Board of Trustees / Parents new to Green Meadow
Alumni, alumni parents, grandparents / Local businesses
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Detail of Funds Raised and Work Completed to Date
• From 2006-2008, Green Meadow conducted a Capital Campaign that raised more than three million
dollars. These funds have been protected through a deep recession and the bulk of the money will be
used to fund the Arts Building renovation and expansion in 2010-11, with some funds being used to
expand the High School Common Room.
• In Summer 2009, about $200,000 was used to renovate the
Gymnasium. An ADA-compliant bathroom was built, along with
new locker rooms. Future plans for the gymnasium include ADAcompliant exits and enhanced spectator seating.
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The Excitement is Building!
The Case for Additional Support
In order to continue providing an environment that nurtures and inspires students, faculty, parents, and the
extended community to both teach and learn, the Arts Building will be renovated and expanded in 2010-11
to effectively support the ongoing mission of the school.
The renovations include:
Sound and lighting equipment, including acoustical panels
Stage curtain, backdrops, rigging, blackout curtains and shades
Soundproofed practice rooms
An elevator
In Stage Two, we hope to add solar panels and a geothermal system
With the exception of some site work and a new maintenance building, the Green Meadow campus
has remained virtually unchanged since the mid-70s. It is critical, for both safety and pedagogical
reasons, that Green Meadow Waldorf School undertake these much needed renovations.
We must raise an additional $400,000 in gifts and pledges by the end of October 2010 to fund Stage One
items listed above. While the Project Management Group initially planned to borrow $500,000 to cover
these costs, the Green Meadow Board has voted not to incur debt at this time, and has asked the Project
Management Group to cut costs and the Development Office to raise the necessary funds.
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Arts Building Renovation and Expansion
The Arts Building is used by all twelve grades for eurythmy, dance, woodwork,
metalwork, clay, handwork, arts and crafts, and chorus and instrumental music.
Considering that it is utilized for a wide range of activities, the Arts Building is woefully
limited in its ability to accommodate teachers, student performers, and their families.
The heart of the renovation will be the expansion of the Music Room to hold an
audience of 300, as well as a new performance stage. State-of-the-art acoustics and
new practice rooms are also part of the plan.
The main foyer area will be increased to alleviate the building’s current congestion problem,
and a handicapped-accessible exit will be added.
An Alumni Hall will honor our graduates, and a donor recognition area will highlight our appreciation
for our dedicated and generous supporters.
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High School Expansion
The High School project will include a modest addition, which will result in a
Common Room that doubles the area currently available to the students.
This will ensure adequate space for the students to eat lunch and will serve as a
classroom during non-lunch hours.
An addition to the building will also expand the current faculty office, providing
comfortable, ample, quality work space for Green Meadow teachers.
This component is funded and work is
expected to begin in 2011.
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Building Green
Consistent with the mission and philosophy of Green Meadow Waldorf School, all renovations
are designed to meet stringent environmental criteria. The decision to renovate to LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards, but not to pursue expensive
LEED certification, can be seen as recycling on a large scale and reflects our commitment to
the environment and to controlling costs.
Arts Building renovations in 2010-11 will incorporate all necessary mechanicals for future
green systems, and in phase two, we hope to add solar panels (which will generate over fifty
percent of the electricity requirements of the refurbished building) and a geothermal heating
and cooling system.
All renovations are incorporating modern standards of thermal insulation in walls and ceilings,
as well as new high-performance windows that permit maximum day lighting and natural
ventilation, while offering significant reductions in energy costs. Following LEED guidelines
wherever feasible, construction materials will be manufactured, extracted, harvested, or
recovered from a radius of 500 miles or less from the work site.
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A Call to Action
It is the responsibility of the entire Green Meadow community to continue
nurturing the growth and expanding needs of the school.
At this critical moment in the school’s history, Green Meadow Waldorf School
must raise $400,000 to meet our goals without incurring significant long-term
debt, for the benefit of both current and future generations of students.
A successful supplemental campaign will enable the school to continue
providing an education that encourages academic achievement while fostering
self-reliance and the development of each student as a unique individual.
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Table of Gifts Needed
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Number of Gifts
Gift Level
Total Amount
1
$50,000 $50,000
2
$25,000 $50,000
2
$15,000 $30,000
13
$5,000 $65,000
18
$2,500 $45,000
80
$1,000 (pavers)
$80,000
320
$250 (bricks)
$80,000
436
$400,000
Gift Guidelines
Gifts and pledges received between July 1 and October 30, 2010, will be recognized and credited towards
the Supplemental Fundraising Phase of the Capital Campaign.
Pledge extensions will be encouraged, as will one-time gifts by those who did not have an earlier
opportunity to give, or who have already fulfilled their pledges.
Any gift can be made as a memorial or honorary gift.
Gifts of cash, securities, and realized bequests will be credited toward the campaign.
Anyone 45 years of age or older may receive credit for an outright bequest provision. A gift in the form of a
life income trust, if the gift is specifically designated for unrestricted purposes, is available for any donor 55
years of age or older. Under certain circumstances, campaign credit may also be extended to include gifts in
the form of life insurance for which Green Meadow Waldorf School is named as owner and/or beneficiary.
A gift of real estate will be credited at the appraised value of the gift at the time it is made.
Major naming opportunities are offered to recognize the generosity of donors of $5,000 or more. Plaques,
benches, pavers, and bricks will provide naming opportunities for smaller gifts.
For additional information on how you can support the capital campaign, or on various methods of giving
to Green Meadow, please contact:
Vicki Larson, Director of Development
Green Meadow Waldorf School
307 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
845.356.2514 x311 or vlarson@gmws.org
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Donor List
The Abbingsole Family
Jordan Abbott
Jennifer Carrera
Rob and Shirley Aigen
Ben Alexandra
Maureen Allen
American Express
Charitable Fund
Lawrence and Azusa Ammar
David August and
Julie Diesslin-August
Bill and Heidi Auslander
Raul Avila
Charles Bailey and Ingrid Foik
Gabor Banoczi and
Rebecca Ruof
Daniel Barkley and Andrea
Panjwani
Rob Barron and Lizzie Maya
Lyn Barton
Lesia Batorfalvy
Sarah Battles
Steve and Betsy Bavaria
Mike Beckerle
Heather Bella
Rich and Lynn Bello
Alison Biagi
Ed and Jill Bieber
Charles and Elaine Bily
Anne and Tony Bingham
Roberta Paula Books
Darren Bosch
Will Bosch
Frank and Estela
Moreno-Bosketti
Richard and Shannon Boyce
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Christian Brigouleix
Phil Brigouleix
Allen and Debra Broadman
Jennifer Brooks-Quinn
Tim Burger
Brian and Defne Caldwell
Alexander Campbell
Anne E. Campbell
Raoul Cansino and
Sondra Stowe
David and Elizabeth Cantor
Jorge Capello
Thelma Capello
John and Eleanor Capko
Chris and Denise Capuozzo
Michael and Lisa Charney
Paul Childs and
Berit Schumann
Darek Chludzinski
Tony Cirone
Gail Cirone
Mark and Rebecca Cohen
Stan and Isis Cohen
Evan Colgan and Janet Saylor
Barbara Collins
Bruce and Gigi Cooperman
Rob Cramer and
Dyana VanCampen
Will and Denise Crane
Laura D’Angelo
Kevin Darcy and
Stephanie Prisch
Jennifer Daugherty
Earl Davis
Lisa De Vogelear
Christine Delaney and Alan Traino
Paul and Stephanie Diegmann
Robert Diggs and
Naomi Hirschfeld-Diggs
Chris Doolittle and Ivy
Greenstein
Leo and Beth Dunn-Fox
Victor and Karen Earle
Chuck and Ann Eaton
William Eaton
Hanna Edelglass
William Edelglass
Bruce and Nina Elton
Daphna Epstein and
Gideon Schiffer
Kate Evans
Robert Evans and Martha
Paradis-Evans
Dan and Sabrina Feldman
Mark and Heidi Finser
Siegfried and Ruth Finser
Ken Fishel and Anne Earle
John Foody
Ford Foundation
Matching Gift Program
Neil Forte
Larrry Fox and
Leslie Burchell-Fox
Karl Frederickson and
Renate Kurth
Phillip and Karen Frei
Andrew and Juliana Friedman
Deborah Friedman
Fariha Friedrich
Rose Fujimoto
Eva Gardner
Fred Gilbert and
Susan Buffington
Harlan and Judit Gilbert
Richard and Hermine Gilbert
Brian and Christine Gillespie
Steven Gilpin and Sarah Tucker
David Goodman and Sylvia
Golbin
Gilbert and Susan Gordon
Kelsey Graham
Mark Graham
Jeffrey Greenberg
Wil and Cat Greenstreet
Christoph and Carol Grieder
Dina Grinshpun
Charles Gunn
Herbert O. Hagens
Mary Anne Haley
Elizabeth Hall
Gretchen T. Hall and
David Sa’adah
Anna Hammond
Mei Han and Jerry Shi
Richard Hansen
Yoichi and Patricia Hasegawa
Jana Hawley
Moshe and Rachel Heller
Jim and Leah Henderson
Ken Herndon and Donna Miele
Karl and Renate Hiller
Severin Hiller
Eric and Patricia Hine
Sheldon Hirt and
Stephanie von Stein
Jill Hoel
John and Kay Hoffman
Ken and Helen Houghton
Kerry and Rebecca Houghton
Peter and Thelma Huber
Eric Israel and
Tanja Israel-Gerbers
Ken and Sharon Jacobs
Mark and Bernadette Janovic
Jerrahi Order Of America, Inc.
Robert W. Johnson IV
Erik and Suzanne Johnson
Ralph and Bonnie Johnson
Laura Josephson
Gosha Karpowicz
Mark and Wendy Kastan
Kiyomi and Hisanori Kato
Scot and Wendy Kelly
Michaella Kim
Gottfried Kirchner
Jack and Jennifer Kleinbach
Ginny Koenig
Sol B. Kohlhaas
Nundha and Wendy Koonaporn
Bruce and Daniella Koren
Stu and April Kornberg
Bob and Nancy Kossowsky
Stephen and Susan Kotansky
Stanley and Dorit Kramer
Richard Kroth
Boris Kuznetsov and
Elena Kruchkova
Louis and Laurie Landon
Thomas and Gillian Langdon
Uwe and Christine Langermann
Vicki Larson and Karel Delgado
Cathy Lauer
Mary Ann LeFort and
Janet Maya
Vern and Susana Lenox
Ben and Dale Leopold
Stephen Leventis and
Maureen Dinan-Leventis
Kenneth A. Levy
Bill and Nancy Lindeman
Link Share Corp.
Patricia Lynch LoParrino
James and Mary Lynn Lorinz
Mary Lovera
Irene Lubin, Esq.
Bonnie Lykes
Jake and Suzanne Lynn
Robert and Harriet Lynn
Melissa Lyons
Kim and Darren Macri
James and Rachel Madsen
Marie-Paule Mahoney
Bill and Claudia Maloney
Ray and Bonnie Manacas
The Mankoff Family
Ed and Reggie Manning
Jessica Mansbach
Franz and Susanne Margono
Tom and Chris Marlow
Kevin Masback and
Valeriana Pasqua-Masback
Teruyo and Keigo Matsumura
M&T Bank
MBIA Foundation, Inc
Donald and Imelda McCain
David and Sondra McIntosh
Mark and Penny McLewin
Scott McLewin
Mac and Ellen Mead
Jan Melchior
Monica Buyes Melendes
Bill and Lisa Miccio
Mark Miller and
Jocelyn Serio Miller
Mizuho USA Foundation, Inc
Laszlo and Emese Molnar
Nancy Ann Monte Santo
Junho Moon and Yoshiko
Kamiyama Moon
Helen and Jim Morgan
Mark Morosse
James Mueller and
Colleen Culhane
Finbarr and Sophia Murphy
Judy Myerson
Rebecca and Nick Nelson
The O’Donnell Family
Takeshi and Akiko Okubo
Patrick Oswald
Bill and Denise Oswald
Stephen and Lisa Oswald
Matt and Patricia Owens
Parent Handwork Group
Parents of the Class of 2007
Heather Rose Partis
Michael Partis
Heinreich and Dorothee Peiper
David and Kathy Peltz
Pepsico Foundation
Bill and Kate Pernice
Bryan and Karyn Petersen
Frank Powell and Kathy Chou
Kellen Quinn
Gritli Rabin
Henry and Heidi Ratliff
Jane Remis
Deb Renna
Barbara Renold
The Rhodes/Bulna Family
David and Julie Rifkin
Neil Rindlaub and
Kathryn Adorney
Joe Rini and Carolyn Johnson
Andrea and Perry Ritter
Virgil Roberson and
Elizabeth Campbell
Kevin Roche
Charles and Joan Rodriguez
Eric Rossin
Angelica Rubano
Joseph and Patricia Rubano
Laura and Russ Rudish
Leiani Runa Seibert
Vincent Russell and
Lisa Marie Santelli-Russell
Mike and Lisa Ryan
Vicente and Lisa Saavedra
Eri Sakurai-Phillips
Bob and Joan Sandstrom
Robert Michael Sandstrom
Isaac Sapoznikow and
Ivette Lenard
Maureen Satriano and
Wayne Dawson
Mimi Satriano
David Scharf
Kitty Scharf
John Scharff
Bob and Jill Scherer
Betty Scherer
Erk Schuchhardt and
Esther Andras
Karl Schurman and Celine
Gendron-Schurman
Eric Schwimmer and
Alyce Gottesman
Peter and Deirdre Sciarretta
Richard Scott and
Terra Vandergaw
Joseph Severs
Karen Shannon
Michael Shannon
Adam Scher and
Joanne Monteleone
Lisa Shultz
Al and Susan Shurtleff
Michael and Kate Sibrizzi
Monica Sibrizzi
Paul and Andrea Singer
William Smith
William and Chaya Spencer
Martin Springer and
Julie Goldberg
Claus Sproll
Mary and Chris Spurgin
Ann Stahl
Jennifer Stahl
Byron Stankus
Houston Stebbins
Dena Steele
Michael and Tari Steinrueck
Jackie Stern
Candace and Richard Stern
Hank and Cindy Stewart
Jessica Stoberock-Carballal
Geoff and Elaine Swaebe
Claire Sweeney
Peter Sweeney
Paul Tadeushuk and
Maiken Nielsen
Karen and David Tallman
Ya Yen Teng
The New York Times Co.
Foundation
Raji Thron and Rose Fitzgerald
Barbara Turk
Lambert and Gloria VanCampen
Eric Vaterlaus and Maike Haupt
Gino and Maria Ver Eecke
Ray and Sandy Volpe
Robert Vort and Tina Kruh
Pebo Voss
Koshi and Yurie Wada
Matt and Dorothy Walden
Catherine Watson
Bern Weintraub and
Ingrid Hopkins
Corey and Suzanne Weiss
Weleda North America
Michael and Lory Widmer
Ben and Paula Williams
Roger Winter and Susanne
Firuzeh-Winter
Michael Witri
Elaine Wold
Lisa and Jonathan Wolfe
Jim Womack
Susan Womack
John and Jane Wulsin
Dr. John H. Wulsin
Yumiko Yamanaka
David Yazbek and
Betsy Doberneck
John and June Zammiello
Joachim and Jessica Ziegler
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Campaign Leadership
Campaign Chair
Elizabeth Campbell
Honorary Campaign Chair
Jane Wulsin
Campaign Executive Committee
Ed Bieber
Tony Cirone
Richard Hansen
Kay Hoffman
Vicki Larson
Lisa Oswald
Heather Partis
Claus Sproll
Tari Steinrueck
John Wulsin
307 Hungry Hollow Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
845.356.2514
www.gmws.org
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