Created in 1986 to support the programs and services of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation, the Roosevelt Warm Springs Development Fund provides essential funding for needs that cannot be covered through the organization's regular operating budget. Contributions are used to supplement a variety of needs, including rehabilitation equipment, advancements in research and technology, program expansions, facility improvements and staff recruitment. Other undertakings include educational and recreational programs, and the development and support of disability sports. Through a public-private partnership with the State of Georgia, the Roosevelt Warm Springs Development Fund has sponsored several multi-million dollar building campaigns that have resulted in the construction of Camp Dream, the Frank C. Ruzycki Center for Therapeutic Recreation, Blanchard Hall, and the renovation of Roosevelt Hall. The Development Fund's Board of Trustees is composed of business and community leaders.

The Georgia Hall Society is a unique opportunity to participate in Franklin D. Roosevelt's living legacy. Through several levels of membership, donors not only help make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities, but also receive yearly benefits.

Visionary ($25,000 per year)
Membership for 12 at the RCTR or RMGC, recognition plaque in Georgia Hall, VIP tour and lunch for 12, 2 weekend stays at Roosevelt Warm Springs, passes to all events, Spirit of Warm Springs magazine.

Presidential ($10,000 per year)
Membership for 8 at the RCTR or RMGC, recognition plaque in Georgia Hall, VIP tour and lunch for 8, a weekend stay at Roosevelt Warm Springs, passes to all events, Spirit of Warm Springs magazine.

Roosevelt ($5,000 per year)
Membership for 6 at the RCTR or RMGC, recognition plaque in Georgia Hall, VIP tour and lunch for 6, a weekend stay at Roosevelt Warm Springs, invitation to all events, Spirit of Warm Springs magazine.

Founders ($2,500 per year)
Membership for 4 at the RCTR or RMGC, recognition plaque in Georgia Hall, VIP tour and lunch for 4, a weekend stay at Roosevelt Warm Springs, invitation to all events, Spirit of Warm Springs magazine.

Georgia ($1,000 per year)
Membership for 2 at the RCTR or RMGC, recognition plaque in Georgia Hall, VIP tour and lunch for 2, a one night stay at Roosevelt Warm Springs, invitation to all events, Spirit of Warm Springs magazine.

Meriwether ($500 per year)
Membership for 1 at the RCTR or RMGC, Spirit of Warm Springs magazine.

Warm Springs ($250 per year)
Spirit of Warm Springs magazine.

The 1927 Society, named for the year FDR founded the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation, is an Estate Gift donor club of the Development Fund. It recognizes those individuals who wish to continue their support of the Institute through a gift from their estate plan. These gifts are deposited into the General Endowment and generate an annual return. Donations of cash and/or stocks are also accepted. Members can contribute to the future of the Institute by including a charitable bequest in their will, trust, charitable gift annuity, retirement investment account, other estate planning documents, or life insurance and investments (CDs, mutual funds, bank accounts). Upon maturity, these gifts are placed in the General Endowment, which provides support for services, facility improvements, new programs, historic renovations and other emerging priorities. It is a policy of the Development Fund to utilize no more than 5% of the general endowments annually, so that as investment returns rise, the value of the endowed gifts grow. Planned giving is simple, effective, and a benefit to both the donor and the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation.

The Roosevelt Warm Springs Development Fund is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. This Board is comprised of business leaders, community leaders, local politicians, and interested persons. An Executive Committee of the Board is appointed with elected officers to oversee the Development Fund.

Following is the roster of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Development  Fund Board of Trustees:

Sr. Judge James W. Oxendine Gwinnett County    Superior Court Lawrenceville, Georgia	Judge J. Dixon Belk Worker's Compensation Dalton, Georgia
James E. Butler, Jr., Senior Partner Butler, Wooten, Fryhofer,    Daughtery & Sullivan Columbus, Georgia	Edgar E. Chapman, Jr. Chairman & President    Talbot State Bank Peachtree City, Georgia
Paula W. Dougherty Peachtree City, Georgia	Gwendolyn Dean Dykes CEO Dean Diversified   Services, Inc. Duluth, Georgia
State Representative Carl Von Epps LaGrange, Georgia	Dr. David L. Foy, DDS Knoxville, Tennessee
Daniel L. Gordon, Exec. Director Racetrac Petroleum Atlanta, Georgia	Kimberly R. Gordon, Manager The North Highland Company Mableton, Georgia
Vicki Gordon, Sr. VP Corporate Affairs InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Atlanta, Georgia	Christopher B. Greene Vice President AIG Agency Auto Alpharetta, Georgia
Dr. F. Stuart Gulley, Ph.D. President LaGrange College LaGrange, Georgia	Jimmy Hill, Chairman of the Board Greenville Banking Company Greenville, Georgia
Charles H. Hood, VP of Government Affairs Georgia-Pacific Corporation Atlanta, Georgia	Edwin Johnston, President & Owner E.L. Johnston Auto Parts Newnan, Georgia
Judge Frank J. Jordan, Jr. Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit Columbus, Georgia	D. Gaines Lanier, Chairman & CEO J. Smith Lanier and Company West Point, Georgia
Daniel W. Lee Attorney at Law LaGrange, Georgia	Dr. Burton McDaniel, M.D., P.T. Rehab Atlanta, Inc. Roswell, Georgia
Donna R. McNeilly Knoxville, Tennessee	Stephen A. Melton, President & CEO Columbus Bank and Trust Columbus, Georgia
Patrick J. Mitchell, CFO Builders Insurance Group Atlanta, Georgia	Mark Williamson, Partner Alston and Bird Atlanta, Georgia
Judge Douglas C. Pullen Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit Columbus, Georgia	Wayne Reece, Reece and Associates Atlanta, Georgia
Jimmy Skipper Attorney at Law Americus, Georgia	Erik Vonk, Chairman & CEO Gevity HR Bradenton, Florida
J. Bruce Williams, Jr., President Bruce Williams    Properties, LLC Alpharetta, Georgia	Gregory A. Schmieg Roosevelt Warm Springs    Exec. Director Newnan, Georgia

The Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation has continued as FDR's living legacy in serving persons with disabilities through the generosity of donors from across the world. All donations and gifts made to the Development Fund are tax-deductible, and help support all the services of the Institute. If you are interested in becoming a friend and supporter of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation, please click on the link below.


Thank you.

Historically, volunteers have always played a significant role at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation. Volunteers assist in many ways, including helping individuals receiving medical or vocational rehabilitation services, sunshine carts, special events, recreational activities, campus beautification, occupational aides, and clerical and administrative support. Despite giving of their time and talents without monetary remuneration, volunteers at the Institute do receive certain benefits. These include: