Education
Thomas W. Ammerman Jr.
A lifelong scholar of ecology, natural history, and horticulture, Mr. Ammerman was a BCI member for 15 years. A chemical engineer by trade, he was so dedicated to bats and education, that he developed his own series of bat lectures and delighted audiences with his enthusiasm. His bequest to BCI, announced shortly before his death at 78, will keep his devotion to educating the public about bats alive for years to come.

Conservation
Anton Schindler
In Loving Memory of
Valerie H. Schindler

Mr. Schindler enjoys reading, gardening, and watching the animals that visit his yard. But one of his greatest pleasures is the memory of his wife, Valerie. She was, he fondly recalls, a very special person with a special love for bats. Mr. Schindler is honoring her memory and helping to pass on her love of bats to new generations through a bequest in his will to Bat Conservation International. The funds he leaves BCI will contribute directly to the conservation of bats and their habitats.

Scholarship
Laura Mazanti
Laura dedicated her life to learning about animals and how to help them. She earned her Ph.D. in biology just seven months before she died at age 37. Laura was particularly drawn to the persecuted creatures she called Ôthe underdogs,' animals such as bats. After receiving a scholarship to attend a BCI workshop, Laura became a special advocate for bats in both her personal and professional life. Through her bequest to BCI, she will continue helping other young people learn about the benefits and beauty of these gentle creatures.