Our Mission: to maintain a living museum for the

enjoyment, education, and inspiration of all people.

2715 S. MAIN ST. | ROCKFORD, IL 61102 | klehm.org | 815.965.8146

K l e h m A r b o r e t u m & B o t a n I c G a r d e n

2016

Annual

Report

2016 was a busy year at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden. The Board of Directors began the year with strategic assessment, evalu-ating strengths and areas of growth. Klehm’s educational program-ing included the John and Pauline Cook Botanical Lecture Series, Boy Scout merit badge program plus the Young Explorers in conjunction with the U of I Extension Service and Neighborhood Naturalist youth and adult summer programs. Restoration of 15 acres of native oak woodland was initiated and funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The grant was used to remove the dense understory of non-native scrubs to allow light to penetrate and foster wildflowers and oak regeneration.

Our special events had a banner year. Botanica, a gardener’s luncheon, was held at Klehm in April 2016 with a wonderful speaker, program and lunch. Garden Fair Weekend was blessed with big crowds, beautiful weather and double the number of vendors from the previous year ensuring a successful event and Klehm’s largest fundraiser.

Critical road and urban renewal projects are now complete along South Main Street enhancing access to Klehm and contributing to the beautification of the city’s southern gateway and Rockford’s historic district. We planted 2,500 daffodils along Main Street so there will be no question that you are in the “Arboretum District” as announced by the new street light banners

Along with the Board of Directors, we extend our sincere appreciation to the individuals, corporations, foundations and the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County who provided generous funding and support for Klehm’ s ongoing operations. Collectively we have planted a solid foundation for our community’s ‘Living Museum’.

Jane Wallace, President

Nancy Lundstrom, Vice-President

Steve Penticoff, Secretary

Jonathan Mays, Treasurer

Julie Buchanan

Sharyn Castrogiovanni

Sam Darby

Jody Goff

Jean Harezlak

Sherry Harlan

Stephanie Jacobs

Susan Lynch

Susan Nunez

Sherri Rudy

Board Members - November 1, 2015 - October 31, 2016

Reflections from Klehm

Jane M. Wallace

Board President

Dan Riggs

Executive Director

As a result of the strategic assessment exercises completed by the Klehm Board, several ideas emerged as possible projects to enhance the overall experience of members and patrons visiting the arboretum & gardens.

The Board of Directors is proud to announce that ground has been broken on the Pavilion & Garden Terrace Project. In citing the need for a facility to provide a first class open air pavilion, the board voted to proceed with plans to build a 10,500 square foot garden plaza which will accommodate a 6,000 square foot pavilion.

The new Pavilion & Garden Terrace will facilitate Klehm’s signature events like Garden Fair Weekend, Autumn @ the Arboretum and fundraisers like the Arbor Dash 5K Fun Run and the Hot Diggity Dog Festival.

The Pavilion & Garden Terrace is also available as a rental option for corporate, community, and bridal functions. The Pavilion & Garden Terrace is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2017, in time for the inaugural event, GARDEN FAIR WEEKEND 2017, June 3rd & 4th.

Planning for the Future

Botanica

Garden Fair Weekend

Arbor Dash 5K

Event Highlights

Garden Fair Weekend changed to a 2 day event and

added antiques, music, and art to the mix. Attendance

rose 66%.

Botanica attendance grew 60%.

Arbor Dash 5K continues to grow with a yearly

attendance increase averaging 30% each year.

Thank You Donors - November 1, 2015 - October 31, 2016

Commemorative Gift Honorees Clyde & Marge Anderson Edith Bailey Luke & Britta Brimeyer - Gift Brick Judy Castree - Bench Lisa Coole Eric Dickerson - Bench & Tree Gordon Eggers Saundra Farrey Jane Fransen - Gift Bricks Norman Fransen - Gift Brick Don & Maddie Haskell - Café Sets Virginia Hertle - Bench Paula Montgomery - Tree Rockford Garden Club “Glassinator” Sculpture Rosalie Rowe Karen Sergent

Benches Relatives & Friends of Judy Castree Thomas Hertle

Clarcor Café Sets Deborah Keller

Gift Bricks Jeff & Susan Brimeyer Julie Green George & Beth Plomos

Trees Kathy Timms & Patti Baer Richard & Cathy Frint

Sculptures Rockford Garden Club - 100th Anniversary Samuel Darby

Donors ABC Catering AmazonSmile Larry & Marsha Ackerman Doug & Florine Adams Robb & Susan Anderson Joyce Apitz Robert & Carolyn Arevalo Armer P. Ahlstrand Charitable Foundation Dorothy Baits Ray & Janet Baker James & Vickie Baker Richard & Sally Baker III William & Leah Baskin Tim & Deb Bauch Rev. David Beauvais Dorothy Bergstrom Estelle Black Ron & Nancy Blomquist Broadway Diner

Peter & Ann Boline John & Jan Bowman Jeff & Susan Brimeyer Greg & Lisa Brown John D. Brubaker Jim & Julie Buchanan Steve & Cynthia Bunk Dianne Butler James Campobello Lynell Cannell Barbara Carter Mary Caskey Jean Castle Jeff Castree Thomas Castree Joseph & Sharyn Castrogiovanni Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Mary Conley John & Marcia Cook William & Nancy Coole Christian R. Cooper Council of Rockford Gardeners Bill & Kris Craig Mike & Kathy Crandall Paul Crittenden DAO Foundation Samuel Darby Philip & Kathryn Dierstein Ingrid Dohm Marjorie Doll John Dorsey Dan & Kirby Doyle Katherine Dyxin

Philip & Cheryl Eaton Gary Ecklund Georganne Eggers Dean & Karen Eickman Chuck & Marge Elliot Sylvia Emerson Todd Enneking Eric & Gretchen Ericson Estwing Mfg. Co. Jon Ewaldz Randy & Erin Faasuamalie John & Joann Faulhaber Barry & Diane Fitz Jey & Patricia Flick Loren & Jan Floto Leland & Lynn Foecking Phil & Leslie Frankfort James & Laurie Freeman Shirley Freund Richard & Cathy Frint Peter & Martha Frisk Lori Froehlich Edward & Jean Fujimoto Lois Fulkerson Hugh & Gail Funderburg Funderburg Antiques Georgalee George Jeanette Jess Geraghty Adam & Barrie Gibby Joe Gibler Miles Gillott Gloyd Family Foundation Jody Goff Grainger Matching Charitable Gifts Program Susan Grans Cynthia E. Grantz Ginny Gregory Judy Griggs Steve & Ann Guedet Fred & Maxine Hadley Norm & Patricia Hagman Robert & Nadine Hallstrom Dr. Courtney J. & Margaret Hutchins Hamlin Brett & Margret Hanson Dennis & Jean Harezlak Greg & Sherry Harlan Elaine Harrington Ronda Haskell Troy & Janis Hedrick Allan & Frances Heggblom Sharon Heinzeroth Joe & Anna Hemlock Daniel Herdeman David & Ellen Hinde Hoffie Nursery Inc. Jack & Colleen Holmbeck Milton & Nancy Hoskins Steve & Alise Howlett Thomas & Suzanne Humphris Tom & Nancy Isaacson Dee Jackson

“Glassinator” by Andrew Carson

Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Rockford Garden Club

Donations, Commemorative, In-Kind

Donors (cont’d)

Stephanie Jacobs Ethel Johnson Dave & Barb Johnson Mark & Nancy Kalchbrenner Jim & Pam Keeling Mary Ann Kendall Kjellstrom Family Foundation Barbara Kober Loyd & Diane Koch Roger & Alice Kopanski Mary Kuller Stephen & Adrienne Langley Jean J. Larsen Judith Larson Jeanine & Thomas Larson Phyllis Lee Betty Leeson Dick & Grace Leighton Jack & Christy Lenox Paul & Judith Letourne Scotti Lichtenheld Olyva Liddell Mary Lou Lindroth George & Therese Linsky Tom & Ruth Little Dan & Amy Loescher Judith Look Richard & Barb Lunde Roger & Nancy Lundstrom Steve & Judith Luter Susan Palm Lynch Marge Malachowski Sheryl & Jack Masters Jr. John & Cindy Maville Jonathan Mays Howard & Sandra McCarthy Joseph & Barbara McCoy Patrick McGarry Nina McKinney Thomas & Lynn McMahon John & Barbara McNamara Norman & Anne Meyer Carrie Meyer Craig Michelsen Bert Beidler & William Richard Miller Robert & Colleen Mirgain Reid Montgomery Stephen & Janet Moore Scott & Becky Morris Joan Morton Dr. and Mrs. Bradley Munson Patrick J. Murray Sally Nelson Elinor Johne-Nelson Randy & Chris Newhart Susan Nunez Bill & Ruthann Nystrom Gerald & Diana Ogren LaVerne & Marilyn Ohlwine

Taylor O'Malley John & Sandra O'Rorke Elizabeth Owano Kenneth Pakula Alice Pampe Ray & Jo Marie Paul Gerald Paulson Gregg Pearson & Lucy McCoy Pearson Steve & Judy Penticoff Ronald Peterson Barbara Phillip Jack & Carla Phillips Jim & Shirley Philon Joseph Pittman John & Ann Politic Sue Polivka Mark & Tami Pondelick Potpourri Garden club Roger Primm Marcia Mueller & Charles Prorok Roger & Mary Reithmeier John & Anita Richards Daniel & April Riggs Andrew & Connie Riggs Patricia Rinnan Rockford Garden Club Carole Rose Bob & Cathy Rothkopf Lillie L. Rude Sharon Rudy Bill & Sheila Ryan Joan Sage Paul & Dorothy Salerno Brad & Judy Salley Mike & Linda Salmon Nick & Gayle Scheuer Milton & Judy Schmitt Tim Schramm Seedling Garden Club Mike & Julie Shalbrack Mary Jo Shickles Thomas & Karen Shifo Ann Shugars David Stern & Kathy Siedenburg Marilyn Silkwood Jack & Barbara Simon Sjostrom & Sons, Inc. Foundation David & Wendy Smalley William & Julie Snively Chris Mullins & Fred Speer James Speers Mike & Connie Spoden Fritz Deichsletter & Sue Stajdohar State Farm Companies Foundation Cherene Sweeny Steve & Sue Symes Gregory & Anne Taylor Steve & Marcia Terrill Jane Thayer William & Cathie Thiede

Tyler Thiesing John & Mary Thiesing Bert & Kathy Thomas III James & Mary E. Thompson John & Patricia Timmerwilke Kathy Timms James & Wilma Tracy Jay & Cathy Trost Helen Tucker George Tures Phil & Paula Turner Howard & Mildred Van Valzah Robert & Mary Vigna Linda Vojtech Jane M. Wallace Donna Wallace Ronald & Janet Wanninger Thomas & Michelle Watson Evelyn Weber Roland & Kay Wenig Paul & Sharon Werther John & Beverley Whitehead David & Rosalie Whitehouse Paul & Carol Williams Lucy Wojtowicz Jim Wojtowicz & Gene Forster Rhee Ellen Wright Dan & Laura Wyatt Bob & Carol Youngren William & Joyce Zartman

Revenue

Expenses

Financial numbers were obtained from the last audit - October 31, 2015

Copies of the audited financial statements and related notes are available upon request from the

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Inc., Business Office.

Financial Overview

Management &

General 36%

Arboretum Improvements 38%

Special Event

Expenses 7%

Resource Development

8%

Educational Services

11%

Special Events Income 12%

Member Programs & Rentals 26%

Contributions 19%

Grants & Other 6%

Government Funding

37%

Corporate Members Arc Design Resources Inc.

Aqua Aerobic Systems Inc. Campos Construction

Eckburg Insurance Group Nicholson Hardware

Tree Care Enterprises Inc.

Community Support Event Sponsors * Presenting Event Sponsor

Alpine Bank * Botanica Luncheon Ameriprise Financial - Lana Engen Balsley Printing BMO Harris Bank * Garden Fair Weekend Sharyn Castrogiovanni Chicagoland Gardening Magazine Dean Alan Olson Foundation * Autumn @ the

Arboretum Eckburg Insurance Agency Greg Harlan CPA Heartland Financial Hinshaw & Culbertson Illinois Bank & Trust Northern Illinois Public Radio

Dianne Parvin - Century 21 Realtor Peak Fitness Pierce Distribution Services Co. * Woodsong

Concert Series Rockford Park District Rockford Orthopedic Associates Rock River Times * Arbor Dash 5K Tree Care Enterprises Inc. Winnebago County Forest Preserves of Winnebago County WIFR WREX Wolfe Landscaping

Building on Our Goal

Klehm Arboretum Foundation was again chosen by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to participate in the Carroll Starr Endowment Challenge VIII. The challenge provides an incentive of matching dollars for funds raised upon meeting our goal.

Between October of 2016 and October of 2018, all contributions and donations to the Klehm Foundation will be applied to reaching a campaign goal of $30,000. When Klehm reaches our fundraising goal of $30,000 the Carroll Starr Endowment Challenge VIII will provide a $10,000 match.

All funds contributed to the Klehm Foundation are held in the Bur Oak Endowment Fund and represents long term financial support for the Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Only the growth and interest of the fund can be used for distri-bution supporting the facilities and programs at Klehm.

Klehm Arboretum Foundation, Inc.

BUR OAK ENDOWMENT FUND

Sally Baker

July Buchanan Gary Ecklund

Karen Harding

Dan Pfluger

John Richards

Dan Riggs

Trustees

Jim & Julie Buchanan

Gary Ecklund

Pat Olson

Dan Pfluger

Steve & Sue Symes

Donors

Steve Symes, President

Pat Olson, Vice-President/Treasurer

Susan Nunez, Secretary

K L E H M A R B O R E T U M & B O T A N I C G A R D E N 2715 S. MAIN ST.

ROCKFORD, IL 61102

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden operates in partnership with the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County

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PERMIT NO. 768

Botanica Luncheon at Klehm Fri., April 7 featuring nationally renown Landscape Architect, Jon Carloftis

Arbor Dash 5K Fri., April 28

Plant Sale Fri. - Sat., May 4, 5

Woodsong Outdoor Concerts

Corky Siegel - Sun., June 18

The Groove Hotel - Sun., July 16

Trinadora Rocks! - Sun., Aug. 21

Hot Diggity Dog Festival Sun., Sept. 17

Autumn @ the Arboretum Sun., Oct. 8

Christmas Concert & Dessert Bar Sun., Dec. 3

President’s Award John Richards

Above & Beyond Award Sue Grans

2016 Volunteer Recognition

2017 Schedule of Events

Flowers, Antiques, Music & Art! Sat. & Sun. June 3,4