b'Welcome to the Sands Point Preserve ConservancysAvant-Garden Party Gala!We are delighted to host you all for a truly spectacular evening. Blending the classic elements of an elegant garden party with the cutting-edge creativity of avant-garde arts,this evening was designed to entertain, amaze, and inspire you.This juxtaposition of old and new, traditional and modern, historic and forward-thinking is representative of the Preserve as a whole. As we honor and uphold our significant 100-year legacy, we also strive to push forward, embark upon new and exciting endeavors, and ensure continued relevance for the next 100 years.In this spirit, in the last year, we have created several new programs, including a Wilderness Survival Training series, monthly Qi Gong and Meditation sessions, a Fine Arts Fair, and an Earth Day celebration featuring renowned author, Mary Reynolds. Weve expanded on past successes, adding new elements to our Fall Fun Fest and Long Island Fairy Festival, and producing a second immersive theatrical experience. And weve deepened our commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible Preserve through participation in the University of Hawaiis Descriptathon, partnerships with the Helen Keller National Center, The Nicholas Center and Be The Rainbow, as well as taking on new initiatives to welcome people of all backgrounds and abilities.We are also proud of the work weve done to maintain the historic buildings and beautiful grounds of the Preserve. Weve initiated a sweeping pond revitalization project that will remove harmful invasive species, clear the murky water, and create new recreational areas for Preserve visitors. We also began the process of activating grant funds for much-needed repairs at Hempstead House.Thank you for being here this evening and for your steadfast support.Without you, the Preserve is just a plot of land. Thank you for making it the truly special place it is.Karli HagedornJeremiah Bosgang Chairman of the BoardExecutive Director'