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mini- August 2020
Leaflet
Trying
Tr Times for Trees & Humans
D Trees Forever Friends:
Dear
In a year none of us will ever forget, we’ve learned new words (“social
distancing”), new technology, how to estimate a 6-foot distance and that
you need to speak clearly when wearing a mask. We’ve gained a deeper
aappreciation for the easy pleasure of meeting in person, and how we
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may have taken that for granted. At Trees Forever, we’ve also been deeply
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humbled by your loyal and generous support. Thank you for staying with us
during this trying time.
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Upcoming Events Celebrating 30 Years, Branching Into the Future
Dear Trees Forever Family, Dear Friends,
Memorial Tree Plantings
September 24 I have some exciting news. As you The Trees Forever Board and
Squaw Creek Park know, I founded Trees Forever more Foundation are committed to
Marion, Iowa than 30 years ago. We’ve come a ensuring the future of Trees
long way together, with so many Forever. Shannon will continue to
September 27 of you volunteering, planting trees, be involved, remain the Founding
Whiterock Conservancy developing new partnerships and President and a Trustee on the Trees
Coon Rapids, Iowa supporting us financially. In the Forever Foundation. It was her vision
near future, I will move from day- that shaped Trees Forever into the
Iowa's Living Roadways
to-day management to help launch ‘boots on the ground’ volunteer
Celebration
the Trees Forever Branching Into organization that is it today.
November 5
the Future Campaign. Our goal is
Virtual This is an
to grow the
endowment exciting time
Our Woodland Legacy for Trees
to provide
December 10 Forever as
more funds
Virtual Shannon
for needed
planting moves her
For up-to-date information focus to
on all upcoming Trees Forever projects;
expand major fundraising,
events, be sure to check our and we seek
online calendar at programs such
as Growing an Executive
www.TreesForever.org/Events. Director to
Futures,
our youth lead the
employment organization’s
initiative; and create an inspiring day-to-day management.
mission-focused campus around our
The Trees Forever Board is assisted
building.
by The Overture Group based in
As you can imagine, I am so proud of Cedar Rapids for a national search to
what we’ve accomplished together hire an Executive Director. Interested
over the past three decades. None candidates should contact Brandi
of us tree lovers wants to sit on our Mueller at The Overture Group
laurels because we know there is directly at:
New Des Moines Office! bmueller@theoverturegroup.com
so much more to be done! I am
Our Des Moines office has a
committed to growing the next
new home, and we couldn’t be Thank you for your continued
generation of tree planters and a
more proud. A huge thanks to support and volunteerism. I care
trust fund to support them. I’m
the Krause Group for donating deeply about creating a future that
as passionate as ever about the
the spacious location at 1515 is green and nurturing for all —
essential role that trees, forests and
Linden Street (aptly named for all ages, races, backgrounds and
natural areas play in our daily lives,
a tree). abilities. It is a privilege to have your
and their ability to transform farms
partnership in this mission.
and neighborhoods.
We now have room for staff
meetings, Growing Futures Trees Forever is a remarkable
Your passion and hard work allowed
team education, tool storage organization. Together, we’ve made
Trees Forever to grow these 30 years.
(lots!) and a convenient spot to a big difference for our states and for
Thank you. As we move beyond the
park our truck and trailer. the planet. Thank you.
COVID-19 challenge, I’m hoping our
paths cross again soon.
facebook.com/treesforever
Shannon Ramsay Dave Blankenship, Chair
twitter.com/Trees_Forever Founding President & CEO Board of Directors
instagram.com/trees_forever
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It's Award Season! Congratulations and
many thanks to our Award
Gratitude has never been more important than it is in this year of stress and
uncertainty. Though our beloved Annual Celebration was cancelled, we could
Winners!
not possibly cancel our tradition of honoring those partners and volunteers
Outstanding Advocate Award
who have made exemplary contributions to our mission. Katy Everett, Ph.D., Eureka College
Eureka, Illinois
“People are an essential and irreplaceable part of Trees Forever’s mission and
success,” said Shannon Ramsay. “Giving out these awards brings so much joy Outstanding Partner Award
to our staff and board and really emphasizes that our mission is accomplished Microsoft
through partnerships.” Des Moines, Iowa
In consideration of COVID-19, we will bestow the awards in virtual fashion Outstanding Partner Award
at our September board meeting. The award program will be recorded and Jill Johnson, US Forest Service
posted online for viewing and sharing. St. Paul, Minnesota
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Thank you, award winners, for the many ways you help plant a better
Carlinville Bee City USA Board
tomorrow!
Carlinville, Illinois
Debbie Fluegel presents Dr. Katy Everett
(right), Assistant Professor of Environmental Outstanding Volunteer Award
Studies and Sustainability Director, at Eureka Carlinville Tree City USA Board
College (Eureka, Illinois), with her Advocate Carlinville, Illinois
of the Year Award.
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Holly Beale, Rick Worcester, TreeKeeper
Datacenter Anamosa, Iowa
Sustainability
Lead for President’s Award
TreeKeeper and Microsoft, Mike Jensen, Mayor
Outstanding visits with Story City, Iowa
Volunteer Rick Growing Futures
Worchester teammates in President’s Award
deploys his Des Moines. Tracy Peterson, Board Treasurer and
John Deere to Microsoft is 2020 Past Board Chair
wrangle a large recipient of the Adel, Iowa
tree in Cedar Outstanding
Rapids. Partner Award.
Our Outstanding Partner Award goes This
to Jill Johnson of the U.S. Forest Service. year's
President's
Awards go to
Trees Forever Program Manager Kevin
Tracy Peterson, Trees
Bennett presents the Outstanding
Volunteer Awards to the Carlinville,
Forever board treasurer
Illinois, Tree Board (upper right) and to the and past board chair
Carlinville Bee City Board (lower right). (above) and Mike Jensen (right), long-time
volunteer and mayor of Story City, Iowa.
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Memorials and Honorariums
Gifts in memory or in honor of loved ones are placed in the Trees Forever Foundation where they grow and generate funds for
future tree plantings. Thank you.
April – July 2020 Signe Buege Matt Jordan Bill Musick Dan Rockwell Tara Ott
Kari Smith Shannon Ramsay Kevin and Bernadette Jim and Connie Rhonda Payne
in memory of / by Bennett Birmingham Larry and Linda Reed
Amy Buzalsky Jennifer Lewiston Debra Snyder
Leo Buzalsky Trees Forever Gary Otto Rob Roman Randy and Heidi
Mary Anderson Collins Aerospace Margaret Birmingham Connie and Andy Thorndyke
Nancy and Randy Raymond Martin, McKean Mike and Gretchen
Lowenberg Lucy Choisser Marilyn Martin and John "Jack" Patton
Zimmerman
Elizabeth Daly Joseph Martin Lisa Williams and Jim Vietti
Joan Blohm Michael Chevy
Nancy and Randy Robert Bardwell
Dr. William Blohm Joe Hyde in honor of / by
Lowenberg Castranova Robert Brooks
Margaret Birmingham Jodi Downie
Katheryn Boatman L. Edward Purcell Forrest Kramer
Trees Forever Birgitte Jaffe Bob McCormick Susan Eldred
Jerrald Dreyer Laura Sinnett Trees Forever
Erik Jaffe Stefani Esme
Marlys Boege Richard Miller Dale and Becky Haahn Janet Monk
Nancy and Randy
Claude Patrick Ramsey
Craig Jensen Trees Forever Becky Jones
Shane Kville Diane Olsen
Lowenberg Jerry and Sue Green Doug Ward Mike and Karin
Patty Bryant Dr. Larry L. Richards Kelleher
Jackie Jessen Norma Miller Dawn Maloney
Nancy and Randy Nancy and Randy Lorna and Tom Safley
Lisa and Jim Renfer Coralee Mrazek
Lowenberg Lowenberg
80 W 8th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
www.TreesForever.org
Grow a Canopy for the Next Generation!
Neighborhoods with graceful, tree-lined streets. Habitat for all manner of
creatures. Natural areas with healthy ecosystems. Precious top soil for nutritious
crops. Beauty, intricacy, a sense of wonder — what will be your legacy?
The treasures we enjoy today need to be protected and grown for the next
generations. Legacy gifts help secure an unlimited future of trees.
When you leave a gift in your will or trust for Trees Forever, you’re growing a
canopy for those who come after. If you’ve already made the decision to leave
a legacy gift for us — thank you! If you’d like more information, please contact
Lisa Williams at 319-373-0650 x 120.
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