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2024 Impact Report
Pinnacle Society
Estate Bequests
Land and water conservation is not
Forever Memorialized Through the
Work of Our Organization
only a gift in the present but also
a promise for the future. Foothills
Conservancy of North Carolina’s
Pinnacle Society recognizes and
celebrates individuals whose
commitment to protecting natural
spaces continues beyond their
lifetimes. These supporters make an
The Pinnacle Society stands as a reminder that
our work is part of a larger, timeless mission. Each
bequest strengthens FCNC’s ability to preserve land,
ensuring that scenic views, pristine waters, forested
landscapes, and public parks and trails remain
protected for all to enjoy.
extraordinary impact by ensuring
We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals
land preservation.
dedication to conservation to continue in perpetuity:
that their legacy will live on through
The Pinnacle Society honors individuals who have
made lasting contributions by:
• Including FCNC in their estate plan or will and
notifying us of this generous intention.
• Naming FCNC as a bene昀椀ciary of an annuity or
retirement plan distribution, separate from their will.
• Leaving a posthumous gift to FCNC through
their estate.
Through these meaningful acts of legacy giving,
Pinnacle Society members play a vital role in
safeguarding the landscapes, water resources,
parks, trails, and biodiversity we cherish – for
generations to come.
• Christine & Stephan Amsbary
• Karen Baker
who have left gifts through their estates, allowing their
• Alice (Sept 30, 1927 - Nov 24, 2015) and
Charles Carey
• Janet Wilson (Jan 21, 1934 - Mar 14, 2020)
• Robert Ford Dale (Jun 11, 1943 – Mar 6, 2022)
• Dr. Robert Cecil McAdams
(Jan 17, 1949 - May 31, 2024)
To create your own lasting conservation legacy
through planned giving, please contact our
development director to learn how you can join the
Pinnacle Society. Your thoughtful decision today will
preserve the beauty and vitality of Western North
Carolina for future generations.
Together, we can make a lasting impact. Conservation
is a gift that lasts forever.
• Mae Parker Boles
• David & Martha Cameron
• David Clark
• Roby Braswell & Julie Dickison
• Tom & Sandra Foster
• Greg & Paula Hoogerland
• Mark & Sandy Hudson
• Matthew & Katie Lindsay
• Elizabeth Michelis
• Nick & Lynn Nicholas
• Jason & Ynissa Phillips
• Michael “Squeak” & Connie Smith
• Richard & Catherine Turner
• Linda Yarboro
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