The TSA gratefully acknowledges the following donors and organizations for their generous support over the past year (July 2010-July 2011):
Supporters donating $500 to $2499
AAZK - Bronx Zoo, Albuquerque BioPark, Anders Rhodin, Aquarium Innovations, BC Johnson Family LP, Bill Sawey, Blank Park Zoo, Brett Stearns, Brian Horne, Chuck Landrey, Clarence Abercrombie, Desert Tortoise Council, Dutch & Belgium Turtle & Tortoise Society (NBSV), Frank and Agnes Landrey, Harris Rosen Foundation, HATZH Donation Fund, Herpetofauna Foundation, Jacksonville Zoo, James Breheny, Jay Allen, John Iverson, Los Angeles Zoo, Nancy Reinert, Peter Praschag, Peter Valentin, Peter Woodman, Sedgwick County Zoological Society, Shannon Livingston, SK Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Society, Woodland Park Zoo
Supporters donating $2500 to $7,499
AAZK – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, Brian Bolton, British Chelonia Group, Chelonian Research Foundation, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, David Shapiro, Detroit Zoo, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Fagus Foundation, Fort Worth Zoo, Frank and Kate Slavens, Oregon Zoo, Scott Davis, Taipei Forestry Bureau, Taipei Zoo, The Orianne Society, Toronto Zoo, Turtle Conservancy, William Dennler
Supporters donating $7,500 to $19,999
Andre Prost, Inc. / Taste of Thai, AZA Chelonian Advisory Group, Columbus Zoo, Conservation International, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Sabin Family Foundation, Walde Research and Environmental Consulting, Patricia Koval / World Wildlife Fund Canada, Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc.,
Supporters donating $20,000 or more
Beneficia Foundation, Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, Nature's Own
2011 Conference Sponsors
Aquarium Innovations, Brett and Nancy Stearns, David Shapiro, Desert Tortoise Council, Holohil Systems, Ltd., John Iverson, Mazuri, The Orianne Society, Turtle Conservancy, Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc.
2011 Behler Turtle Conservation Award Sponsors
Chelonian Research Foundation, Turtle Conservancy, Deborah Behler, Chelonian Research Institute, World Chelonian Trust, Conservation International, Wildlife Conservation Society, Brett and Nancy Stearns
The TSA would also like to extend special thanks to the following members who have found unique ways to support turtle conservation:
Sheena Koeth sold merchandise on the behalf of the TSA throughout the year, raising more than $800.
Stephen Ecrement and Mariamar Gutierrez hit the Appalachian Trail in April 2011 for their “Hiking for Hicatee” fundraiser. Their week-long hike resulted in $830 for Dermatemys conservation in Belize.
Eric Goode and the Maritime Hotel provided special assistance to the TSA again this year by hosting the annual Board of Directors meeting. His hospitality and generosity is very much appreciated.
Brian Horne and Adina Ripin harnessed the power of the internet to raise funds for the TSA. Brian used Facebook Causes to raises more than $400 for turtle conservation to celebrate his birthday. Adina Ripin celebrated her bat mitzvah by asking for donations via First Giving. She nearly tripled her fundraising goal and in the end, raised more than id=mce_marker,000 for TSA with the help of her family and friends.
Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen, renowned wildlife artist, donated an original painting of a Radiated Tortoise for the 2010 auction. The original painting generated $6,000 for Malagasy tortoise conservation and sales from the limited edition prints continue to raise funds for Madagascar.
