The Door County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Lee Traven has been named the 2011 Philanthropist of the Year. Lee will be honored at this year's Celebration of Giving luncheon on Wednesday, July 13th. The location and other details will be announced soon
- but mark your calendar and save the date!
Next to our love, the most precious thing we have to give is our time. A philanthropist is one who gives generously of both these most valuable of treasures. They see an issue (or opportunity) and cannot sit idly by while that condition exists in the world. So they must act.
A philanthropist is born when a donor's passion compels them to give more of themselves than merely money. They give of their time, offer their wisdom, and share their resources.
Put simply, a philanthropist is one whose actions are more inspiring than the substantial dollars they already give.
The Community Foundation is honored to recognize Lee Traven for his remarkable contributions to Door County. Lee joins previous honorees Miriam Erickson, Josephine Guenzel, Tim & Sue Stone, Dave & Vonnie Callsen, Marion Hislop, Ruth & Hartley Barker, and Cynthia Stiehl. You can read more about last year's honoree, Miriam Erickson.
We are NOT yet accepting RSVPs. Invitations will be sent by U.S. mail (and email) in the coming weeks. But mark your calendar now for the Celebration of Giving luncheon on Wednesday, July 13th.
