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Lema Ranch - Silver Anniversary
Labor Day marks the 25th anniversary of The McConnell Foundation being headquartered at Lema Ranch. Leah McConnell chose Lema Ranch as its permanent headquarters largely due to its natural park-like setting for both employees and the public to enjoy. The Foundation’s board and staff, as well as its ideas and priorities, have evolved over time, while the timeless environment of Lema Ranch has remained.
When Lema Ranch opened back in 1997, sharing the new space provided an opportunity to hold a fundraiser to benefit Turtle Bay; and this year, Turtle Bay Exploration Park is also celebrating its 25th anniversary. To commemorate these two anniversaries,
we are pausing to appreciate the people who envisioned Lema Ranch and Turtle Bay, and to express our gratitude for the quality of life enhancements
these amenities bring to the community.
Celebrating 25 Years
The McConnell Foundation
Helping build better communities through philanthropy
“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.”
— Jonathan Swift
Grand Opening Invitation Circa 1997
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