Annual Dinner
The 2017 Lake County Land Trust Annual Dinner will be held September 23 at Boatique Winery
The Lake County Land Trust Board and Staff is excited to bring our Annual Dinner to a festive and elegant new venue this year, Boatique Winery, with former Congressman Pete McCloskey as guest speaker. McCloskey wrote key environmental legislation during his tenure, including the Save the Bay Act and the Endangered Species Act. Indie Groove will be providing live musical entertainment, and there will be some fun extras at the 2017 dinner to round out the fresh new feel of this event. Boatique is centrally located in Lake County, at 8255 Red Hills Road, Kelseyville, so hopefully many of our members and Land Trust supporters will find it easy to attend. The dinner will begin with a social hour at 4pm and conclude at 9pm.
The Annual Dinner is an important fundraising effort, with most of the funds coming from the evening’s Silent Auction. The Silent Auction is a popular and fun event with many supporters donating services and items.
The annual dinner was started in 1999 to celebrate the completion of the Rodman Preserve acquisition project. The dinner has been a tradition ever since. The trust honors its supporters of the year at each dinner and also hosts interesting guest speakers. Invitations are sent to Land Trust members but the public is also cordially invited to attend this event.
The Lake County Land Trust Board and Staff is excited to bring our Annual Dinner to a festive and elegant new venue this year, Boatique Winery, with former Congressman Pete McCloskey as guest speaker. McCloskey wrote key environmental legislation during his tenure, including the Save the Bay Act and the Endangered Species Act. Indie Groove will be providing live musical entertainment, and there will be some fun extras at the 2017 dinner to round out the fresh new feel of this event. Boatique is centrally located in Lake County, at 8255 Red Hills Road, Kelseyville, so hopefully many of our members and Land Trust supporters will find it easy to attend. The dinner will begin with a social hour at 4pm and conclude at 9pm.
The Annual Dinner is an important fundraising effort, with most of the funds coming from the evening’s Silent Auction. The Silent Auction is a popular and fun event with many supporters donating services and items.
The annual dinner was started in 1999 to celebrate the completion of the Rodman Preserve acquisition project. The dinner has been a tradition ever since. The trust honors its supporters of the year at each dinner and also hosts interesting guest speakers. Invitations are sent to Land Trust members but the public is also cordially invited to attend this event.
Lake County Land Trust president, Val Nixon, honors local Attorney Peter Windrem for his many years of service to the Lake County Land Trust.
Lake County Land Trust 2016 Annual Dinner Honors
Peter Windrem and Features Secretary of Agriculture
Over 100 people gathered at The Lodge at Blue Lakes on Saturday, Oct. 11, to enjoy a late afternoon event featuring live jazz, a silent auction, delicious dinner, great speakers and the honoring of local attorney, Peter Windrem. The Land Trust holds its fundraising dinner every October to bring supporters together to hear interesting keynote speakers and to honor its “Supporter of the Year.”
For 2016 local attorney and rancher, Peter Windrem, was honored for his many years of service to the Land Trust. Windrem has donated many hours of pro bono work to the land trust, helping the organization negotiate complicated escrows and options on properties. Windrem was presented with a plaque and a resolution of commendation from Congressman Mike Thompson, who was at the event to present the resolution in person to Windrem.
California State Secretary of Agriculture, Karen Ross, was the keynote speaker. She presented an uplifting view of 21st Century California agriculture. She pointed out that modern technology and an awareness of the limited nature of resources are leading to practices for sustainable farming. Ross believes there is a collective aim to leave future generations improved soil and water and to manage for the long term.
At the same time, she believes, there is an effort being made to link consumers with producers through an enlarged effort at making everyone aware of the processes and economics that link farms to tables. “Land Trusts and other environmental organizations are joining with agricultural businesses to establish easements and preserves that include working farms and farms that include habitat restoration as long-term goals,” she noted. She stressed that enlightened government agencies must encourage such cooperative efforts with advice and funding.
Those attending enjoyed a silent auction that featured local artwork and a delicious dinner served by Peter and Maryann Schmid of The Lodge at Blue Lakes. Lake County Land Trust president, Val Nixon reviewed the accomplishments of the land trust over the last year, including completing two conservation easements and the imminent purchasing of a 30 acre wetland parcel on the shores of Clear Lake in Big Valley. Nixon also recognized retiring Lake County Land Trust Executive Director, Catherine Koehler and welcomed new Executive Director, Tom Smythe; new Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Kinsel; and the Land Trust’s new Operations Coordinator, Anne Martin.
Peter Windrem and Features Secretary of Agriculture
Over 100 people gathered at The Lodge at Blue Lakes on Saturday, Oct. 11, to enjoy a late afternoon event featuring live jazz, a silent auction, delicious dinner, great speakers and the honoring of local attorney, Peter Windrem. The Land Trust holds its fundraising dinner every October to bring supporters together to hear interesting keynote speakers and to honor its “Supporter of the Year.”
For 2016 local attorney and rancher, Peter Windrem, was honored for his many years of service to the Land Trust. Windrem has donated many hours of pro bono work to the land trust, helping the organization negotiate complicated escrows and options on properties. Windrem was presented with a plaque and a resolution of commendation from Congressman Mike Thompson, who was at the event to present the resolution in person to Windrem.
California State Secretary of Agriculture, Karen Ross, was the keynote speaker. She presented an uplifting view of 21st Century California agriculture. She pointed out that modern technology and an awareness of the limited nature of resources are leading to practices for sustainable farming. Ross believes there is a collective aim to leave future generations improved soil and water and to manage for the long term.
At the same time, she believes, there is an effort being made to link consumers with producers through an enlarged effort at making everyone aware of the processes and economics that link farms to tables. “Land Trusts and other environmental organizations are joining with agricultural businesses to establish easements and preserves that include working farms and farms that include habitat restoration as long-term goals,” she noted. She stressed that enlightened government agencies must encourage such cooperative efforts with advice and funding.
Those attending enjoyed a silent auction that featured local artwork and a delicious dinner served by Peter and Maryann Schmid of The Lodge at Blue Lakes. Lake County Land Trust president, Val Nixon reviewed the accomplishments of the land trust over the last year, including completing two conservation easements and the imminent purchasing of a 30 acre wetland parcel on the shores of Clear Lake in Big Valley. Nixon also recognized retiring Lake County Land Trust Executive Director, Catherine Koehler and welcomed new Executive Director, Tom Smythe; new Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Kinsel; and the Land Trust’s new Operations Coordinator, Anne Martin.
State of California Secretary of Agriculture, Karen Ross, Congressman Mike Thompson, and Lake County Land Trust board member Gillian Parillo at the October 2016 Annual Dinner event at The Lodge at Blue Lakes.
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Our local Clear Lake State Park volunteers Neil and Bobbi Towne enjoyed the evening.
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Janet Swedberg and Olga Clymire rocked out to the trio "Tom, Rick and Harry."
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Tom, Rick and Harry entertained the crowd of over 100 people during the social hour.
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Olga Clymire and Kathy Barnwell peruse some of the man nifty items available in the LCLT silent auction.
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Every year Mandy Keller and Ryan Piccolo serve wine for the annual fundraising dinner. Thank you Mandy and Ryan!
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Lake County Land Trust president, Val Nixon, honors local Attorney Peter Windrem for his many years of service to the Lake County Land Trust.
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California State Secretary of Agriculture, Karen Ross, (l) delivered an inspiring keynote address at the 2016 Lake County Land Trust (LCLT) Annual Dinner. She is pictured with Bill Lincoln, LCLT vice-president; Congressman Mike Thompson, and Carol Lincoln.
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