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IN MEMORIAM MELVA BUCKSBAUM Along with her husband Raymond Learsy, Melva was a philanthropic leader in the art world. Melva and Ray have been active members of the Ranch’s National Council and were honored with the Anderson Ranch Arts Center Service to the Arts Award in 2011. Melva was a true champion of art making and artists. WERNER NEUMAN Along with his wife Judith, Werner was a generous supporter of the Ranch’s High School Scholarship Program and Outreach Program. Each summer, they sponsored students from the Chicago High School of the Arts to come to the Ranch and take workshops. Werner’s passion, dedication and sympathy for the arts impacted these young, aspiring artists and continues to influence the Ranch community. BETTY WEISS Betty was a past Trustee of Anderson Ranch, a patron of the arts and a prolific artist herself. Betty took many painting and drawing workshops at the Ranch. 23