James Madison's Montpelier We the People Fall 2014

We The People 18 Dolley Friends of Madison LEGACY Montpelier Collections LUNCHEON The ninth annual Dolley Madison Legacy Luncheon held on Dolley’s 246th birthday raised $69,453, surpassing all previous years through sponsorships and support from loyal supporters. Contributions over the last eight years total more than $500,000. William Bushong, Ph.D., Vice President of Research and Director of the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History, was the keynote speaker and gave a lecture titled “Forged by Fire: Dolley Madison, the President’s House, and the War of 1812.” Corporate Sponsor Virginia National Bank Museum Patrons Frances Massey Dulaney Renée Grisham Curator Patrons Mary Laub Cowan Anna May Louise B. Potter Cynthia M. Reusché Martha A. Zaritsky Collection Patrons Berenice D. Craigie Darby Gingery Margaret J. Grills Research Patrons Arlene E. Anns Gail Babnew Nancy N. Campbell Katherine Sheffey Douglas Patricia M. Dunnington Dana Smith Faulconer Florence Bryan Fowlkes Catherine M. Gillespie Anne Goland Mariel R. Goss Jacqueline F. Gupton Ada S. Harvey Judith Jessup Barbara Langhorne Peyton C. Lewis Jacqueline Badger Mars Betty Lou Middleditch Jeanne H. Moon Aniko Pasztory Frances Marshall Purcell Elizabeth Trapnell Rawlings Margaret B. Rhoads Norma H. Sanford Barbara Beaman Sieg Mary Lew Sponski Anne B. Stelter Ella D. Strubel Alexandra Thomas Ann Belfield Thornton Jane R. Tolleson Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Ader Philip and Arlene Anns Calypso Bamford Nancy N. and Colin G. Campbell Arthur and Bess Collias Mary Laub Cowan Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Craigie Mrs. Henry E. I. duPont Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Erdman Elinor K. Farquhar Mr. Oscar P. Fitzgerald Florence Bryan Fowlkes Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. V. French Richard Gilder and Lois Chiles Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Goland Porter and Mariel Goss Mr. and Mrs.* Brian R. Hall Mary and Jim Holden Mr. Russell Hooper Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Dick Howard Richard H. Jenrette Mr. Thomas S. Kenan III Mr. and Mrs. William H. Lewis Ms. Letty G. Lynn Mr. John F. Macon II Ms. Jacqueline Badger Mars Mr. Rodger M. Massey Mr. and Mrs. Gregory E. May Grace and John McKinnon The Estate of Paul Mellon Mary Jo Moga Mrs. Chiswell D. L. Perkins Louise B. Potter Cynthia M. Reusché Mitch and Marion Sams Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation John and Mary Lew Sponski Ted and Anne Stelter Mr. and Mrs. Clayton M. Timmons Mr. Fletcher J. Wright III Martha and Howard Zaritsky GIFTS in kind Ms. Lucy B. Robertson Alexander George and Sarah Blow Dennis and Olivia Borgerding Mr. Michael E. Bosworth Mr. and Mrs. James M. Bowling IV Mr. Jim Bratton Nancy N. and Colin G. Campbell Mr. Robert Carr Mrs. Henry E. I. du Pont DuCard Vineyards Mr. and Mrs. James R. Faillace Mr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Fisher Grace Elizabeth Groner Scholarship Foundation John Douglas Hall Col. Ruth Lynn Hooper Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Dick Howard James Madison Museum The Thomas Jefferson Foundation Julia and Ralph Ketcham John Kraljevich Americana Mr. and Mrs. William H. Lewis Mr. John F. Macon II William and Kathryn Marlatt Mr. David Millican Mr. Eduardo Montes-Bradley NoUVIR Lighting Sean, Anne, Eamon, and Eileen O’Brien Plow & Hearth Louise B. Potter Dick Purcell - Land Cattle and Timber Mr. and Mrs. Chris Reebals Mitch and Marion Sams Ms. Charlynn E. Settlage-Duecy Samuel Parkman Shaw Ms. S. Sonjia Smith Frances J. Stachour Mr. Tim Thompson Michael and Geraldine Turner Mrs. Elinor St. Clair Vasquez Mr. L. Lee Wouters Anonymous spirit of philanthropy betty lou and leigh middleditch behind every planned gift is the spirit of a donor b etty Lou and Leigh Middleditch have been active and committed community leaders in the Charlottesville area since moving to Virginia in 1954. While Leigh pursued a successful career with the law firm of McGuireWoods and Betty Lou raised their family, both held several leadership roles with local and regional nonprofit organizations, contributing to the growth and success of each. Leigh has been involved in advancing leadership and good governance for more than 20 years. When his friend, Bill Lewis, chairman emeritus of The Montpelier Foundation, encouraged him to get involved, Leigh needed little persuading. In 2009, Betty Lou and Leigh became members of the Madison Cabinet. Soon thereafter, Leigh joined the Board of Directors and Betty Lou became actively involved with the Dolley Madison Legacy Luncheon. While Leigh has been instrumental in expanding the domestic and international impact of the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution, Betty Lou has focused her energy on the restoration and refurnishing of the mansion. Their combined interests are a perfect complement to each other and a driving force in the stewardship of James and Dolley Madison’s home and legacies. This year, the Middleditches made a gift of life insurance to The Montpelier Foundation. This gift allows them to receive an annual tax deduction for their premium payments, while ensuring a generous gift to Montpelier through their estate. For their support, we are pleased to recognize Leigh and Betty Lou as members of Montpelier’s planned giving society, the Madison Pillars. Their generosity is an important example of leadership and commitment. Montpelier is grateful for their vision and support.

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