Deadline: $300,000 Challenge for Future of Lake George

Deadline Approaches for $300,000 Challenge for the Future of Lake George

Bolton Landing, NY – This past spring, Manning and Ginny Rowan Smith generously offered to repeat their Challenge for the Future of Lake George to benefit the Lake George Land Conservancy’s (LGLC) efforts. The Smiths have pledged to donate $5,000 to the LGLC for every new legacy pledge received, regardless of method, amount or designation, up to a total of $300,000. For those who wish to include a specific dollar amount with their pledge that is above $5,000, they will match that amount.

The LGLC is seeking the public’s help to meet the Challenge before its deadline of November 30, 2022. To date, $65,000 of the Challenge has been met.

A legacy pledge can be made through a simple bequest, by naming the LGLC as a beneficiary in a life insurance policy or retirement fund, or one of many other options available. The gift can be large or small, and its benefits will continue long after one’s lifetime. Anyone who The LGLC’s legacy society, the Land and Water Society, celebrates those who include the LGLC in their estate planning.

The details of a pledge can be kept anonymous, or a donor may choose to let the LGLC know the details of their intentions. Upon receipt, a legacy gift will be used according to the donor’s wishes, as specified at the time of their pledge. The Smith’s match will be added to the Virginia Rowan Smith Endowment, which helps the LGLC with current and future capital projects.

Virginia Rowan Smith is a member of the LGLC’s Advisory Board, a Director Emeritus, and a champion of the LGLC’s legacy program.

To be included in this challenge, pledges must be received by November 30, 2022. Those wishing to participate in the challenge may make their pledge online or by downloading a paper copy and mailing it to the LGLC. These options and more information are at lglc.org/planned-giving. Questions and comments may be directed to Helen Barton Benedict, LGLC’s Development Manager, at 518-644-9673 or hbartonbenedict@lglc.org.