Articles
Board Elects New President in 2012
As the new President of the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Foundation, John D. Bouwer brings an abundance of business experience and a penchant for public…
President’s 2011 Year End Letter
Holiday Greetings from the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation, As I write this year-end greeting, my heart is filled with deep sadness for the loss of our dear…
The Beauty She Cultivated Grows and Blooms Forever
Wherever she went, Connie Snell spread beauty. “She venerated the beauty that flowers could bring to the neighborhood, to our community,” her husband, Hilary Snell,…
Board Elects New Director in 2011
At its January 26, 2011 Board meeting, the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation elected Kathleen P. Maine to the Board of Directors. Kathleen Maine has over 20 years…
Harvey Lemmen on Gift Annuities
In the Grand Atrium of the Grand Room, a small plaque says a lot about a modest man and long-time benefactor of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. When he donated money…
Kapteyn Family–Good Example of Multi-Generational Giving
C. Thomas and Evelyne Kapteyn have been involved with the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park from its beginnings. “When it was being built, I bought a brick with my wife’s…
Board Elects New Director
At its January 26, 2011 Board meeting, the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation elected Kathleen P. Maine to the Board of Directors. Kathleen Maine has over 20 years…
President’s 2010 Year End Letter
Holiday Greetings from the Frederik Meijer Gardens Foundation, Wow, what a year! Just when we were beginning to think Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park couldn’t get…
Board Elects Two New Directors
At its January 27, 2010 Board meeting, the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation elected Michael R. Julien and James P. Keane to the Board of Directors. Both men reside…
Chris & Charlotte Southwick on Gift Annuities for Fixed Income
Dr. Chris Southwick and his wife Charlotte (known as “Chat”) have been part of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park since its first day. The Southwicks, both 86, will be part…
