Friends of Ruthven Park
Ruthven Park values the support of volunteers, foundations, corporations, service clubs, and sponsors and seeks to foster philanthropic traditions through recognition of this support.
FRIENDS OF RUTHVEN page is our special way to acknowledge volunteers and generous donors.
At all times the donor’s wishes for anonymity would be respected.
Categories
Volunteerism
(eligible to those who volunteer a minimum of 75 hours)
Donations in Kind
(minimum value of $1000)
Monetary Donations
(minimum value $1000)
To submit a “Friends of Ruthven” application please complete the form below
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Don Weaver
Don Weaver began volunteering at Ruthven Park in 2006 where he, along with two other volunteers, Joe Long and John Shoveller, restored the 1841 Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery located on the property of Ruthven Park. Don worked alongside other volunteers to begin the difficult task of clearing trees and overgrowth where the cemetery was located. With experience in dowsing, Don discovered a number of monuments in the vicinity. Over the course of 15 months, Don, Joe and John repaired broken monuments and placed them back into position. Over 6 years, Don dedicated his time to the maintenance of the cemetery through scheduled grass cutting. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Ruthven Park National Historic Site, we would like to thank Don for his generous contribution and dedication to the Indiana cemetery project.
THANK YOU!
What Happens Next
Monthly review and approval of applications will be processed by the RPNHS Board of Directors in accordance with the established criteria. The Friends of Ruthven page will be updated on a monthly basis after board approval.
Endowments
An endowment is the surest way to achieve long-term recognition. Endowments can be established and provide a permanent source of annual funding to support the park and program needs. The Board would determine, based on the value of the endowment and with parameters set out by the family or estate, how the endowment will be recognized.