Greetings!
Because of your generosity and continued support, Cincinnati Parks Foundation was able to accomplish many great things in 2018 and we are organized to do even more in 2019!
Over the next couple of years, we’ll focus our fundraising efforts on neighborhood parks, including Inwood, Fairview, Bellevue to Burnet Woods and Mt. Storm in Uptown, to Mt. Airy Forest on the Westside, to Laurel Park in Downtown, and Hyde Park Square on the Eastside. We will continue to be devoted stewards to each of YOUR 130 Cincinnati Parks & greenspaces, with a special focus on the 8 parks listed above.
Lots of New Year Resolutions will take place within your Cincinnati Parks in 2019. It’s amazing what a brisk walk in the woods will do for your mind, body and soul.
Wishing you and your loved ones many moments of happiness this year.
With sincere gratitude,
Jennifer Hafner Spieser
Executive Director
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Cincinnati Parks Foundation, the official philanthropic partner of Cincinnati Parks, is committed to building broad-based private/public partnerships supporting the conservation and enhancement of our city's parks and greenspaces.
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Welcome to New Board Members
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Deana Taylor is the Vice President of HR for
3CDC. She is a
Women's Committee member and has volunteered several years for the Hats Off Luncheon Committee.
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Rosemary Schlachter is the Owner of 25th Hour. She is a Women's Committee member and is a Co-Chair of the Sponsorship Committee for the
Hats Off Luncheon.
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Jeff Cramerding is the current Director of Contract Administration and Communications at the American Association of University Professors at
UC College of Law. He has served on various committees in the Cincinnati region.
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Kerry King Stetter is the Vice President, Middle Market Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at
BB&T. In the past, she worked as a horticulturalist and has volunteered at the
Krohn Conservatory.
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Danyelle Wright is an Employment Attorney and Chief Diversity Officer for
E.W. Scripps. She is a Women's Committee member and has supported the Hats Off Luncheon for several years.
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We are thrilled to share an update on the
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden at Eden Park. With a generous $25,000 gift from an anonymous donor in 2018, a garden is in the process of being created. As you can see from the photos below, it's so exciting to watch the progress being made.
The planting beds have started with perennials, grass & mulch. In the second photo, you can see the addition of boulders and concrete walks. Once completed, the garden will create a serene space for quiet contemplation. The garden is expected to be completed soon and will flourish in the Spring. Be sure to stop by and have a quiet moment of remembrance.
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We are so grateful for these two very special volunteers. They continually step up and go above and beyond in raising crucial funds for YOUR Cincinnati Parks. They have volunteered and supported the annual
Hats Off Luncheon
in so many ways over the years.
This is their third year co-chairing the Sponsorship Committee for the Hats Off Luncheon, which involves diligently leading and working to once again raise critical funds for Cincinnati Parks. Proceeds from the Hats Off Luncheon are used wherever they benefit the parks system most, from capital projects to underwriting general operating support for Cincinnati Parks Foundation.
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Liz Knuppel is the President & CEO of
Skystone Partners
which focuses on Fundraising & Development. She is a member of
The Women's Committee of Smale Riverfront Park
and is extremely active in the Cincinnati community. She loves the Hats Off Luncheon because every year there is a new team of chairs who make the event fabulous, special, unique and memorable.
"The Parks make our community so much more livable, and they are a great equalizer. They bring our community together like no other resource can. When people play together or enjoy a concert or program together, when they laugh together, we understand one another as humans better. We connect and learn about each other. The Parks connect us with nature and each other, which builds the fabric of our community. I am proud to help support our Cincinnati Parks to bring our community together."
Liz can make just about any houseplant grow, and her office is filled will orchids that re-bloom every year. In the evenings, she and her six year old son, Wyatt, can be found out in the garden.
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Rosemary Schlachter is a Cincinnati native and has not missed a single Hats Off Luncheon. She leads 25th Hour, a fundraising firm which counsels numerous nonprofit clients. She is an active community volunteer and has served on multiple Boards in the tri-state area. In addition to being a Women's Committee member, she recently joined the
Board of Directors for the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, and we are so thrilled to have her.
Her favorite Cincinnati Park is
Lytle Park, where her daughter, Abby, was married during the Big Pig Gig. She also holds a very special place in her heart for
Eden Park and
Burnet Woods. Her husband attended the education center in Burnet Woods as a child, learning about nature. Rosemary lives in western Cincinnati with her husband, Mark, and has four children and three grandchildren.
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Hats Off to both Liz Knuppel and Rosemary Schlachter for all they do for the Cincinnati community. We are so fortunate to have them leading the Sponsorship Committee for the
2019 Hats Off Luncheon.
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Wanting to do something fun, healthy and new in 2019? Consider joining the
Hiking Club of Cincinnati Parks Foundation
If you love spending time outdoors, taking in all the sights and sounds of nature, and meeting people who are like minded, this may be the perfect fit for you. And - it's
FREE
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The hikes take place at the beautiful, serene
Mt Airy Forest
. All hikes start and end at Everybody's Treehouse.
Every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 am, and Wednesday at 4:30 pm, trail guides will lead you through Mt. Airy Forest to experience beautiful trails, all while getting an amazing workout!
There’s a trail that matches every level of fitness. We regularly take hikes for beginners, experienced hikers, and anyone in between!
We hike in rain or shine and all inclement weather. Hope to see you there!
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A Crystal Holiday - there's still time!
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