Y URAQUARIUM
FISCAL YEAR
20 1 4
ANNUAL RE P ORT
VIRGINIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES | July 2013-June 2014 Frederick J. Napolitano, II Chairman of the Board Thomas E. Fraim, Jr. President Tom Barton, III President Elect Delceno Miles Vice President Lee Entsminger Secretary Shewling Moy Treasurer Wiley F. Mitchell, Jr. General Counsel Lynn B. Clements Executive Director
THE MISSION OF THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & MARINE SCIENCE CENTER IS TO INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.
Rendy Adams C. Max Bartholomew, Jr. Michael Benedetto George H. Bowles Macon Brock James G. Carlson Kristina Chastain Michelle Collins Bryan Cuffee Kenneth Cummings Sal DaBiero Franklin P. Earley, Sr. Bob Fort Cathie J. France Don Goldberg William T. Greer, Jr., PhD Dr. Richard V. Gregory Craig Grube Katherine Hines Al Hutchinson Ellen Keeter Pete Leddy Marina Liacouras Gene Loving John Matson Cory Mayo
JT McDonald Cheryl McLeskey Tom McNicholas Dr. Chris Platsoucas Harry R. Purkey Kim Savage Anne Randolph Schmudde John Settle Willie Shepherd Tina Sinnen Michael Standing Ray Toll Andrew W. Vakos, Sr. Frank Wagner Michael Wagner Samantha Wetzler Kim Wheeler Nikki Williams Ken Wilson, Jr. PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Robert W. Berry Sara Miller Boyd Dorcas Browning Thomas C. Broyles Barbara Taylor Creech Nancy A. Creech Robert H. DeFord, Jr. John H. Fain William J. Fanney Morris H. Fine Thomas E. Fraim, Sr. Thomas R. Frantz William Hearst Dr. Clarence A. Holland Ann W. Host Elly D. Mladick Jane M. Purrington Timothy B. Robertson Martha Kay Roland Dan Ryan Michael C. Savvides Edward B. Snyder Ned Williams
YOUR AQUARIUM THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM
The Virginia Aquarium touches the lives of so many people. Certainly the visitors who engage in the hands-on exhibits and participate in educational programs learn about our conservation through education mission. Last year, additional avenues were created for people to say, “Virginia Aquarium is My Aquarium!” Over 620,000 visitors come through our doors, 1,334 volunteers and 154 staff members make it possible for us to operate, and 40,000 members engage with us annually. These are important numbers to make Your Aquarium successful. In the following pages, others will share their stories about their Aquarium and how it has made a difference in the community, state and country. Your Aquarium provided the following opportunities for you to be involved. Perhaps you: . . . visited the exhibits with your family as a member . . . attended programs and events . . . reported a stranded turtle that you saw on the beach to our team . . . ate dinner at a Sensible Seafood partner restaurant . . . attended Commotion in the Ocean . . . climbed in the trees at the new Adventure Park . . . attended a sea turtle release at First Landing State Park . . . hosted your child’s birthday party at Virginia Aquarium . . . volunteered with your kids in the summer . . . bought a gift in the store . . . recycled your electronics at an e-cycling event . . . donated to the Annual Fund However you engage, we hope you continue to call Virginia Aquarium Your Aquarium for life.
LYNN B. CLEMENTS
CONTENTS WELCOME LETTER 1 DOLPHIN STRANDING RESPONSE 2 SEA TURTLE STRANDING RESPONSE 4 RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION 6 BATTEN FELLOWSHIP 8 KOMODO TRIP 10 AQUARIUM BIRTHS 12 SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES 14 MARSH AMBASSADORS 16 SMALL CHANGE PROJECT 17 AQUAPALS 18 WASHED ASHORE 20 THE ADVENTURE PARK 22 MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW 24 FACILITY RENTAL 25 FINANCIALS 26 EVENT SPONSORS 28 ANNUAL FUND DONORS 31 VOLUNTEERS 32
THOMAS E. FRAIM, JR.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESIDENT
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DOLPHINS
IN CRISIS
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VIRGINIA DOLPHIN STRANDINGS DOLPHIN STRANDINGS AUGUST 2013
200 180
25X
160 140
NORMAL # OF STRANDINGS FOR AUGUST
120 100 80
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
60 40 20 0
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
A SUDDEN INCREASE IN DOLPHIN STRANDINGS MOBILIZES THE AQUARIUM RESPONSE PROGRAM The Aquarium Stranding Response Team typically responds to an average of 66 bottlenose dolphin strandings per year. In 2013, Virginia experienced a devastating 382 strandings, including 11 live events as the dolphin population off our shores experienced the largest unusual mortality event (UME) ever to effect the U.S. Atlantic coast. While a morbillivirus was identified as the primary cause of the UME, important questions remain to be answered. A major mortality event such as this demonstrates the importance of the marine mammal stranding network and its efforts to document strandings, gather samples and data. Understanding how a UME affects this important sentinel species of ocean health will continue to be a focus of the team.
DEC
NUMBER OF STRANDED DOLPHINS
171
STRANDED DOLPHINS BY MONTH
66 382
YEARLY AVERAGE BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN STRANDINGS 2008-2012
BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN STRANDINGS 2013
MY AQUARIUM
KATHY O’HARA STRANDING RESPONSE VOLUNTEER “I WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE LEARNING AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS, SEA TURTLES AND THE OVERALL HEALTH OF ECOSYSTEMS.”
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RELEASING
SHREDDER 4
SEA TURTLE STRANDINGS
29 36
LIVE SEA TURTLES RECOVERED BY THE STRANDING RESPONSE TEAM
SUCCESSFULLY RELEASED BACK TO THEIR NATURAL OCEAN HABITAT*
* Some recovered in prior year were released this year after receiving continued care.
MY AQUARIUM A STRANDING RESPONSE SUCCESS STORY On May 23, 2014, a fisherman at the Sandbridge Pier reported a turtle that swallowed a hook. Upon arrival, the Stranding Response Team found a large Kemp’s ridley sea turtle with a quarter of its carapace (top shell) and most of the right rear flipper missing due to a previous injury. While it looked severe, the wound had healed and Shredder was in good body condition. After hook removal and a round of antibiotics, Shredder was released on June 26 at the th
oceanfront in Virginia Beach.
JOY HAYCOX
STRANDING RESPONSE VOLUNTEER “THE CONNECTION I FEEL WITH THE ANIMALS AND THE PEOPLE OF THIS AREA MAKE THIS A GREAT PLACE TO GIVE BACK. AS A SCUBA DIVER, I ENJOY JUMPING IN THE RED SEA AQUARIUM TO HELP CLEAN THE TANK AND HANG OUT WITH EAGLE RAYS.”
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RESEARCH & CONSERVATION GRANTS FUEL AQUARIUM RESEARCH & CONSERVATION EFFORTS In addition to philanthropic support, grant funding is truly the life-blood of the Aquarium’s research and conservation efforts. Grant sources include state, federal, private and non-profit agencies and organizations. During fiscal year 2014, grant funding supported research and conservation projects including large whale aerial surveys, sea turtle tagging and tracking, studies of underwater sound, marine debris and potential impacts of climate change. The Aquarium is making significant contributions to marine science and ocean conservation with grant support.
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RESEARCH & CONSERVATION PROJECTS MARINE MAMMALS SEA TURTLES
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STRANDING NETWORK MARINE DEBRIS
CONSERVATION SUPPORT
PROJECTS
BIRDS
CROCODILE CONSERVATION
WIND ENERGY PLANNING CLIMATE CHANGE
GRANT SOURCES
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SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION • WIDECAST • Kemp’s Ridley Bi-National Project • Turtle Survival Alliance
BIRD CONSERVATION • Center for Conservation Biology • Hawk Conservancy Trust
RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS & FIRMS CENTER FOR
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
TIMMONS GROUP
TETRA TECH
FISH CONSERVATION • Elasmobranch Husbandry Symposium • Ocean Trust
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ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS
MARINE ANIMAL CONSERVATION CENTER OPENING 2018 MAJOR PROJECT MILESTONES
• Presentation at Zoos & Aquariums Committing to Conservation Conference • Borneo Project for Biodiversity • International Union for Conservation of Nature Crocodile Specialists Group • Tomistoma Task Force • Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Crocodile Advisory Group
Establish Foundation Task Force in FY 2014
COMPLETE
Establish Capital Improvement Project Funding in FY 2015 City Budget
COMPLETE
Request for Proposals for A&E design
COMPLETE
Explore Funding Support (state grants and community)
IN PROGRESS
• Conservation Endowment Fund • Species Survival Plans • Population Management Plans
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BATTEN
FELLOWSHIP 8
2013 BATTEN FELLOWS Susan Barco
Stephen Knoop
Richard Ridolfino
Karen Burns
Julie Levans
Lori Semple
Linda D’Eri
David Lo
Marcia Thomas
Chris Equels
Gwen Lockhart
Katie Vaughan
Maureen Fender
Karen Nevin
Jovonne Vrechek
Beth Firchau
Kristy Phillips
Byron Walker
Chip Harshaw
Rachel Riesbeck
April Young
Joey Jourdant
Jennifer Richardson
Jane Batten with Aquarium Batten Fellows
MY AQUARIUM CREATING A PATH TO CONTINUING EDUCATION Jane Batten made the Batten Fellowship for Professional Development possible through the generosity of Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s Batten Educational Achievement Fund. Jane felt that this program would enable existing Aquarium staff members to further their education, training and professional engagement in support of the Aquarium’s conservation mission. “The program would also attract talented undergraduate and graduate college students throughout the country to acquire valuable education and work experience through fellowships with the education, animal care, research and technical divisions of the Aquarium.”
DAVID LO
WATER QUALITY LAB
“THE BEST THING ABOUT MY JOB IS TEACHING AND TRAINING THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER QUALITY TO THE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE – WE PROCESS MORE THAN 1,300 INDIVIDUAL WATER SAMPLES EACH WEEK TO WATCH OVER THEIR HEALTH.”
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A TRIP TO
KOMODO ISLANDS 10
TAKING PART IN AN INTERNATIONAL EFFORT This March, Senior Herpetology Keeper Colin Walker had the honor of accompanying and assisting the researchers of the Komodo Survival Program (KSP) as they conducted annual surveys of the dragons of Loh Liang, Komodo. KSP receives substantial funding from the Virginia Aquarium in support of the Association of Zoos & Aquarium’s Komodo Species Survival Plan. The purpose of their research is to assess dragon growth rates and population changes throughout Komodo National Park and impacts of prey and habitat availability on both dragon population size and vitality. Research consisted of capturing dragons, either by setting baited box traps or free capture with a lasso. Before their release, cranial, jaw, body length, tail girth, and body weight measurements were collected. Data for each animal is tracked from year-to-year, as well as fluctuations in the territory they inhabit.
Colin Walker, right, assists in survey of dragons in Komodo National Park
In seven days, the team handled 26 unique dragons, including five animals never before captured by KSP. In the 11 years since the surveys began, data from more than one thousand dragons, about 20% of the species’ wild population, has contributed to our understanding of Komodo dragons.
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SUCCESSFUL
BIRTHS
5 24 74
REPTILES
BIRDS
FISH
AQUARIUM
BIRTHS 12
ABOUT
200
INVERTEBRATES
THE AQUARIUM IS HOME TO
400 SPECIES 6 CLASSES
10,000+
IN
INDIVIDUALS
THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES ATLANTIC STURGEON Acipenser oxyrinchus
BARKING TREEFROG Hyla gratiosa
CANEBRAKE RATTLESNAKE Crotalus horridus
EASTERN TIGER SALAMANDER Ambystoma tigrinum
GREEN SEA TURTLE Chelonia mydas
GIANT POND TURTLE Orlitia borneoensis
KEMP’S RIDLEY TURTLE Lepidochelys kempii
KOMODO DRAGON Varanus komodoensis
LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE Caretta caretta
MALAYSIAN PAINTED TERRAPIN Bataqur borneonsis
TOMISTOMA Tomistoma schlegelii
WOOD TURTLE Glyptemys insculpta
B I R D S • R E PT I LE S • AM PHIBIANS • F ISH • M A M M A LS • IN VE RTE B RATE S
MORE THAN
125,000
POUNDS OF FOOD FISH ANNUALLY
ABOUT WHAT A 60-FT SPERM WHALE WEIGHS
MORE THAN
100
MORE THAN
160 186,500
HUSBANDRY VOLUNTEERS INCLUDING DIVERS
MORE THAN
2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2
HOURS SPENT UNDERWATER EACH MONTH
HOURS WORKED BY HUSBANDRY STAFF ANNUALLY
THE LARGEST ANIMAL
GLORIA THE TOMISTOMA IS NEARLY 12’ LONG
THAT’S 366X LARGER THAN THE SMALLEST ANIMAL
BRINE SHRIMP (UNDER 1CM)
0
1
=
21
YEARS 3 MONTHS & 15 DAYS
LARGEST EXHIBIT
NORFOLK CANYON
260,000 GALLONS ENOUGH TO FILL
4,333 BATH TUBS 13
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES 14
LEADING THE WAY FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET The Aquarium upholds high standards within its operations and promotes awareness in the community about green resources and practices as part of its conservation mission. This is accomplished through a variety of ongoing programs that position the Aquarium as a leader in sustainable practices. Environmentally responsible and sustainable operations include recycling and reuse, waste reduction, water and energy conservation, onsite composting of organic waste and green-sourcing of consumable materials. The Sensible Seafood Program, along with its more than 75 restaurant and commercial partners, encourages consumers to make informed choices that contribute to a healthy marine environment. A simple reference guide helps users determine the best choices when selecting seafood. The annual
Aquarium volunteers take part in International Coastal Cleanup 2014
MY AQUARIUM
Sensible Seafood Fest celebrates sustainable foods and continues to educate and entertain sell-out crowds. E-Cycling events held twice each year in partnership with Goodwill Industries and TFC Recycling & Recycling Perks have helped citizens recycle more than 220 tons of electronic goods.
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y AWA R D S OUTSTANDING NONPROFIT, AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RECYCLING The Virginia Recycling Association
2013 VIRGINIA GREEN ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR Virginia Green Travel Program
2014 ENHANCED GREEN PRACTICES GRANT Keep Virginia Beautiful
MARIA MIGLIORETTI WHOLE FOODS MARKET
“AQUARIUM STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE COMMITTED TO SAVING OUR WATERWAYS AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THEIR ROLE. MY COMPANY VALUES THE AQUARIUM AS A PARTNER IN SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.”
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MARSH AMBASSADORS YOUNG CONSERVATIONISTS ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES Twenty-five teens ages 13 through 18 were selected through a written application and verbal interview process to become Marsh Ambassadors. Students explored the Owls Creek salt marsh by kayak, performed handson experiments, participated in a creek clean-up, and educated Aquarium guests about salt marsh conservation during Marsh Ambassadors Week. At the conclusion of the program, students cited more conscientious behaviors at home based on new knowledge they had gained. Many also expressed interest in becoming volunteers at the Virginia Aquarium in the future.
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MY AQUARIUM
ANUPEM NAIR & ARYA NAIR MARSH AMBASSADORS
“AT THE AQUARIUM, WE FEEL LIKE WE ARE PART OF A HELPFUL, INFORMED COMMUNITY. IT NOT ONLY PROVIDES RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CURIOUS AND MOTIVATED YOUTH, BUT ALSO PROVIDES THE COUNTRY WITH COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH ON MARINE LIFE AND CONSERVATION.”
SMALL CHANGE CREATING A POSITIVE IMPACT STARTS EARLY Giving young supporters a way to make every penny count for the marine animals they love, the Aquarium created a foldable sea turtle savings bank in partnership with Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union. Small Change for Conservation “Sea Turtle Banks” are available at the Virginia Aquarium and Beach Municipal locations. Participants deliver full “Sea Turtle Banks” to Beach Municipal, where they learn the total amount of funds they have saved and donated. Every
MY AQUARIUM
ALLIE HEILIG
TOP SEASONAL SAVER AGE 6 “VIRGINIA AQUARIUM IS MY AQUARIUM BECAUSE I HELP SAVE THE ANIMALS. I SAVE TO SUPPORT IT BECAUSE I WANT THE SEA TURTLES TO LIVE. MY FAVORITE MEMORY HERE IS SEEING THE TURTLES SWIM.”
child receives a prize for participating and top Seasonal Savers win special prizes; a drawing will be held at the end of the year for a premier grand prize package.
ZACHARY STEVENS
TOP SEASONAL SAVER AGE 7 “I LOVE TO VISIT THE AQUARIUM AND I HELPED SAVE THE SEA TURTLES BY RAISING MONEY. MY FAVORITE MEMORY HERE IS WATCHING THE SEA TURTLES GET FED WHEN WE WENT BEHIND THE SCENES.”
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AQUAPALS
ANIMAL ADOPTION PROGRAM
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MAKING AQUARIUM ANIMALS PART OF THE GANG Helping supporters feel a close connection between their contributions and the species they help protect, the Aquarium developed AquaPALS, an animal adoption program featuring 12 species of adoptees. AquaPALS allows individuals, businesses and classrooms to contribute to the care of Aquarium animals and stranded sea turtle rehabilitation, as well as advance many dolphin and whale research and conservation initiatives. Receiving a variety of benefits, adopters can choose from four different levels of support as AquaPALS: Parent ($25), Advocate ($50), Lover ($100), and Superstar ($200). Classroom adoptions are also available for $150, allowing teachers and children to connect to animals in the classroom.
MY AQUARIUM
AMY PAULSON
ALANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
“ADOPTING FOUR LOGGERHEAD TURTLE HATCHLINGS THROUGH THE AQUAPALS CLASSROOM ADOPTION PROGRAM WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE FOR OUR THIRD GRADE STUDENTS. I FEEL TREMENDOUSLY FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE SUCH AN ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.”
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WASHED CHANGING EXHIBITS
ASHORE 20
WASHED ASHORE: ART TO SAVE THE SEA Washed Ashore engaged Aquarium visitors in a thought-provoking exhibit June 7 through September 28, 2014. Graphically illustrating the tragedy of pollution in our oceans, the installation featured giant sea life sculptures made entirely of marine debris collected from beaches. The display is one of several traveling exhibits created under the artistic direction of project founder Angela Haseltine Pozzi by thousands of volunteers from Oregon and other West Coast beaches.
“Lidia” the seal sculpture made an appearance at the oceanfront to promote the exhibit.
“Lidia,” a 10-foot tall seal sculpture, greeted visitors near the Aquarium’s outdoor seal exhibit and enticed visitors to see 13 additional sculptures, most located in the Changing Exhibit Gallery. Along with unique art pieces, the exhibition included educational signage and programs that encourage reducing, refusing, reusing and recycling. Thanks to the sponsorships from the Lee A. and Helen Gifford Foundation, The Oceanfront Inn, and TFC Recycling.
MY AQUARIUM
SAMANTHA VAKOS
JUNIOR VOLUNTEER “THE AQUARIUM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF MY LIFE. AS A CHILD, I VISITED MANY TIMES AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO WATCH THE AQUARIUM GROW AS I GROW. NOW I ENJOY VOLUNTEERING AND INTERACTING WITH PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER. IT PLAYS A LARGE ROLE IN WHO I AM.”
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THE
ADVENTURE PARK 22
A THRILLING EXPERIENCE ON AQUARIUM TRAILS The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium, an eco-friendly aerial adventure experience in the trees above scenic nature, opened May 30, 2014. An attraction like no other in Coastal Virginia, The Adventure Park is perfect for families and groups, giving climbers of all ages a sense of accomplishment and connection with the environment. Up in the trees of the Aquarium’s Nature Path, visitors see wooden platforms at different heights, connected either by zip lines or challenge bridges that climbers navigate in order to get from one platform to the next. A series of these crossings comprises the 13 aerial trails, each color-coded by degree of difficulty. Created in partnership with Outdoor Venture Group, LLC, The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium provides visitors an exciting way to engage with the natural environment and adds another dimension to their Aquarium experience.
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ACRES
TRAILS
ZIP LINES
BRIDGES SWINGS & TUNNELS
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MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW MEMBERSHIPS SOLD JULY 1, 2013 - JUNE 20, 2014
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL
OTTER - $80
61% OF ALL
CRAB - $125
MEMBERSHIPS SOLD
HEDGEHOG - $175
STINGRAY - $275
SEAL - $500
WHALE SOCIETY - $1,000
TOTAL MEMBERSHIPS SOLD
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1,770 4,878 1,272 56 5 4
7,985
121,067
68,170
ADULTS
MEMBER VISITS
CHILDREN INFANTS SENIORS
31,494 20,951 452
JULY 2013
MONTH OF HIGHEST MEMBER ATTENDANCE
WHERE MEMBERS LIVE OUTSIDE HAMPTON ROADS: 14.5%
12,295 WITHIN HAMPTON ROADS: 85.5%
IN VIRGINIA BEACH 57%
FACILITY RENTAL
MY AQUARIUM
The Aquarium is a premiere party, wedding and corporate meeting destination in Virginia Beach. Each year, thousands of private event guests enjoy gourmet catering by Sodexo, million dollar views, and unique animal encounters while celebrating with friends and family. Income earned from facility rental supports educational and conservation initiatives.
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71
EVENTS
3
6
4
32
1,802 676 1,475
4,942
10,926 GUESTS
2,030
Business Weddings City Military Proms
KRISTIN ERBE BRIDE
“FOR YEARS, THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM HAS BEEN A DESTINATION FOR OUR FAMILY TO CREATE MEMORIES AND LEARN ABOUT THE OCEAN. THIS YEAR WE TOOK IT TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL BY HAVING OUR WEDDING HERE! ON NEW YEAR’S EVE WE SAID “I DO” IN THE CHANGING EXHIBITS GALLERY AND PARTIED IN THE PROMENADE ROOM. IT TRULY FEELS LIKE MY AQUARIUM.”
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FINANCIALS
2% OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT FY14
18%
ADMISSION REVENUE
$14,315,889 23%
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT
40%
FED/STATE/LOCAL GRANTS & SUPPORT
3,361,517 | 24%
CONTRIBUTIONS/CORPORATE GRANTS/MEMBERSHIP
2,570,317 | 18%
FACILITY USE
1,755,231 | 12%
EDUCATION PROGRAMS INVESTMENT INCOME
12% 26
4%
$5,777,264 | 40%
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT
565,369 | 4% 286,191 | 2% $14,315,889 | 100%
7%
4% OPERATING EXPENDITURES FY14 $7,192,297 | 50%
EMPLOYEE COSTS
16%
$14,298,293 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES
22%
50%
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,100,603 | 22%
SUPPLIES
2,350,751 | 17%
OTHER CHARGES
1,019,949 |
7%
634,693 |
4%
DEPRECIATION TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES
NET OPERATING
$14,298,293 | 100%
$17,596
NET OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT FY14 REVENUE & SUPPORT FY14
$17,596
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EVENT SPONSORS SENSIBLE SEAFOOD FEST Title Sponsor PNC Bank
Diamond Sponsor Whole Foods Market Virginia Beach
Platinum Sponsor High Liner Foods, Inc.
Gold Sponsor Portfolio Recovery Associates
Wine Sponsor The Williamsburg Winery
Silver Sponsors Anne Randolph & Eric Schmudde Hap & Becky Chalmers Mid Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. McLeskey Family Foundation Hoffman Beverage Sam Rust Seafood TFC Recycling & Recycling Perks Tidewater Home Funding Bob & Leslie Fort H.M. Terry Co.
Bronze Sponsors Norfolk Southern Corporation, Matching Gift Dr. Thomas O’Hara, DDS Wild River Outfitters, Sensible Seafood Family Day Friends of Sensible Seafood Lynnhaven Oyster Company Natural Organic Process Enterprises, N.O.P.E. Composting
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Norva Plastics Patrick Evans-Hylton Sysco Virginia Marine Products Board Walmart Whitlock, Billy Edwards
Participating Restaurants & Friends Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant Atlantic Shores Burton’s Grill Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club Cherrystone Aqua Farms Culinary Institute of Virginia Distinctive Gourmet Green Mountain Coffee Hot Tuna Bar & Grill McCormick & Schmick’s Murphy’s Irish Pub Rajput Indian Cuisine Rockafeller’s Restaurant Skinny Dip Sodexo at Virginia Aquarium Swan Terrace Grill SYSCO Tautog’s Restaurant The Tines at Town Center Crowne Plaza Virginia Marine Products Board Waterman’s Surfside Grille Whole Foods Market Virginia Beach Wicker’s Crab Pot
GOLF CLASSIC Title Sponsor Hoffman Beverage
Beverage Carts ABS Technology Architects
Chipping Game ESI
Driving Range Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.
Putting Greens The Fain Family
Prize Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate
Golf Carts Portfolio Recovery Associates
Hole in One Beach Ford Norfolk Marine
Longest Drive Tidewater Home Funding
Closest to the Pin Optima Health
Lunch Sodexo at Virginia Aquarium
Dinner The Black Angus Restaurant
Goody Bag Tami Aloisa, Merrill Lynch
Foursome Plus Sponsors American Shipping Co. Beaven Smith Macon Brock Capital Concrete Chartway Federal Credit Union Clancy Holland East Coast Repair & Fabrication Farm Bureau Live – Premium Seats Department First Team Auto GeoEnvironmental Resources, Inc. Dick Gregory / Lee Entsminger LifeNet Health MASA Corp. Old Virginia Mortgage Palladium Registered Investment Advisors PNC Bank RD Auto.com Sinnen Green & Associates Siska Aurand Landscape Architects Southern Trust Mortgage Walmart Ware Insurance Wells Fargo Bank Tom Witherspoon Wolcott Rivers Gates Attorneys at Law
Hole Sponsors Altmeyer Funeral Home Bank of America Brad Kasinger Kathleen & TR Reed Karen Moyer Monster Energy Mosquito Joe
Nestle Nesquick Olympia Development Corp. Sam’s Club Dr. Thomas O’Hara, DDS Tidewater Fleet Supply Wells Fargo Advisors, Fred Hughes
Prize & Goody Bag Sponsors ALSCO Broad Bay Country Club Bow Creek Golf Course Cahoon Plantation Dan Ryan’s for Men Eco Maniac Frito Lay Green Mountain Coffee H&L Toms Heron Ridge Golf Club Hoffman Beverage Kempsville Greens Golf Course Metropolitan Oyster Exchange Mid Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Nansemond River Golf Club Old Beach Green Market Owls Creek Golf Course Princess Anne Country Club Redwing Golf Course Riverfront Golf Club Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt Sleepy Hole Golf Course Virginia Aquarium Foundation VB National Golf Course Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Wolcott Rivers Gates Attorneys at Law
COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN Title Sponsors Amerigroup TowneBank Williams Mullen
Gold Sponsors BB&T Capital Group Endurance IT Services
Silver Sponsors ABS Technology Architects Beach Ford Farm Bureau Live – Premium Seats First Team Auto Fulton Bank Hoffman Beverage Maersk Line, Limited Mid Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Monarch Bank Tidewater Home Funding
Bronze Sponsors BCF Burton Lumber Corporation Cheryl P. McLeskey Dollar Tree Sande & MaryAnne Dukas East Coast Appliance Farm Fresh Foundation FCI Towers, Inc. The Franklin Johnston Group Ironclad Technology Services, LLC Marathon Consulting MASA Corporation McPhillips, Roberts & Deans, PLC
Old Virginia Mortgage Pungo Strawberry Festival Sam’s Club SL Properties Holding LLC & Consumer Recovery Associates LLC Southern Trust Mortgage TFC Recycling & Recycling Perks Waller, Todd and Sadler Architects, Inc. Waypoint Advisors Wells Fargo Bank
Supporting Sponsors Altmeyer Funeral Home Atlantic Bay Mortgage Bank of Hampton Roads CB Richard Ellis Goodove Oral Surgery Hot House Yoga J.D. Miles & Sons Roofing Kotarides Builders Mayo Insurance Agency McGuire Woods LLP Palladium Registered Investment Advisors Q.E.D. Systems, Inc. Rutter Mills L.L.D. Summit Group – Ashley Dorroh Galler
In-Kind Sponsors Beach Ford H.M. Terry Co. Hoffman Beverage House of Printing Lucy Newman Lynnhaven Oyster Company Norva Plastics Todd & Kim Savage Whitlock – Billy Edwards
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EVENT SPONSORS COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN CONTINUED
Auction Sponsors Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant Addison Weeks Agio USA Albano Cleaners Aldo’s Ristorante Altmeyer Funeral Home Aqua at Kings Creek Marina & Resort Atlantic Paddle Source Baker’s Crust Restaurant Bay Creek Resort and Club Beach Bagel Beach Eye Care Beach Gallery Beach Hardware Bean There Beecroft & Bull Blue Crab Bay Bryce Burton Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club Chesapean Outdoors Chick’s Oyster Bar Chops Dr. & Mrs. Chupka Lynn B. Clements Coastal Dermatology Coastal Edge Conte’s Bicycle & Fitness Dan Ryan’s for Men David Limroth Doc Taylor’s East Coast Appliances Eco Trends The Egg Bistro Farm Bureau Live
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Fat Frogs Ferguson Enterprises Firehouse Subs Green Mountain Coffee Hoffman Beverage Hot House Yoga / Your Personal Trainer Ideal Fitness Il Giardino’s Inlet Fitness Inman & Strickler, Gregory J. Montero, Esq. Jarrett Chiropractic Jules Reid Kazam Balance Bikes Courtney Kellam Larry Ward Basketball Camp Lemon Cabana Lionheart Limited – Sal DaBiero Long Jewelers Marcus Holman Photography Matthew Fine Sculptures McCormick & Schmick’s Metamorphosis Salon Sherri Miles Motley Mutts Motor World & Shipwreck Golf Nawab North End Crossfit Oceanfront Dentistry Pampered Chef Papa John’s Pizza – Outer Banks PHR / Gold Key Planet Pizza Princess Anne Country Club Rodan & Fields Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Rockafeller’s Salon 3200 Short & Sweet The Signature Golf Course
Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro Southwest Airlines Sprout Children’s Boutique Starr Hill Stella & Dot Stoley’s Tangled Up Salon Taste Tidewater Tours Tautog’s Taylor’s Do It Center Tempt Restaurant Lounge Bill & Cindy Terry Total Wine Twigglettsmom VB Homes Virginia Aquarium Virginia Beach Restaurant Association Virginia Mystery Writers Basket Virginia Spine Care Waterman’s Surfside Grille Wave Works West Marine WRV Virginia Wesleyan Marlins Lacrosse Team Willis Furniture
CLUBBIN’ WITH THE LADIES Beverage Carts Divaris Real Estate, Inc.
Golf Carts McLeskey Family Foundation
Goody Bags Tami Aloisa, Merrill Lynch
19th Hole Hoffman Beverage
Lunch
Prize & Goody Bag Sponsors
Q’doba
ALSCO Bank @LANTEC Bikini Hut Cavalier Yacht & Golf Club Dance Sport Delightful Digs Dog Stuff The Full Cup Giovanni’s Hoffman Beverage Inlet Fitness Kangaroo Jack’s Laser Quest Robin Kassir Personal Gym 79PT The Lemon Cabana Lululemon Luna Bars Meg’s Swimwear Modern Maternity Moe’s Southwest Grill Motley Mutts Mrs. Bones Nectar Oceanfront Dentistry Ocean Eagle Pigtails & Crew Cuts Pilates Fitness Club Please & Thank You Pure Barre Ragged Robin Ruth’s Chris Simply Selma’s Skin Ranch Sprout Children’s Boutique Stellar One Bank Walmart Wareings Gym Wheeler REIT
DJ Elizabeth Nash, Ladybug Productions
Beverages Mid Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Foursome Plus Coastal Dermatology J.D. Miles & Sons Julie Rekant MASA Corporation Moe’s Southwest Grill Monarch Bank Monarch Mortgage ROWDYDOW bbQ State Farm Insurance – John White State Farm Insurance – Brett Pendergast Tidewater Home Funding
Teeboy Sponsors Beach Ford Jeffrey Marks, Esquire Coastal Dermatology Incredibly Supply & Logistics Lendy’s New York Style Deli Monarch Mortgage Ocean Consulting Oceanfront Dentistry Old Virginia Mortgage Precision Door / Precision Windows Scotty Quixx Sun Trust Investments – Don Ebner Tidewater Chimney Sweep Tidewater Home Funding Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service Waterman’s Restaurant Wave of Life Chiropractic – Dr. Carly Swift
ANNUAL FUND DONORS GIFTS OF $1,000,000
GIFTS OF $2,500 - $4,999
Jane Batten
Anonymous Donations B.M. Stanton Foundation Betty Barco The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Checkered Flag Motor Co. MASA Corporation Cheryl McLeskey* Walmart Corporate Giving Whole Foods Market
GIFTS OF $20,000+ Hansen Family Foundation Portfolio Recovery Associates The Vakos Family and The Oceanfront Inn
GIFTS OF $10,000 - $19,999 GEICO Direct Roy Hendrix* Floyd E. Kellam, Jr. Family Fund TFC
GIFTS OF $5,000 - $9,999 Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union Canon ITS Capital Group - Home of American Funds R. & C. Dickerson Family Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation A Dolphin’s Promise Dominion Foundation Lee Entsminger Fain Family Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation* Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Fort* Mr. & Mrs. Craig Grube* High Liner Foods Joyce E. Moore Norfolk Southern Foundation Mr. & Mrs. D. Henry Watts Youth Foundation Service Club of Virginia Beach
GIFTS OF $1,000 - $2,499 Tami Aloisa Aveda Experience Center Tom Barton Bruce Bradley Charles Brady Macon Brock Thomas C. Broyles Carrie S. Camp Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Alexander J. Campbell, II James H. Capps Mr. & Mrs. Norman Chalmers Lynn B. Clements Michelle Collins Kenneth E. Cummings Sal DaBiero Robert H. DeFord Dixon Hughes Goodman Foundation Inc. Exxon Mobil Foundation Christian C. Gooch H.M. Terry Co., Inc. Dorcas Helfant-Browning Katherine Hines Clarence A. Holland Robert Hynick
Mary C. Janis Benjamin Klemanowicz Peter Leddy Marina Liacouras Gene Loving John P. Matson Joanne and Jim McClellan Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation Wiley F. Mitchell Elly Mladick Shewling Moy Napolitano Family Foundation Richard Puckett Pungo Strawberry Festival Jane M. Purrington Kathleen & T.R. Reed Martha K. Roland Rotary Club of Cape Henry Dan Ryan Sam’s Club #3345 Dr. & Mrs. John Settle E. Marcie Shields Scholarship Jean Siebert United Way South Hampton Roads, at the direction of Beth Patterson Bertrand 7 Tom Bertrand The Virginia Beach Garden Club Frank W. Wagner Melvin J. Wallerstein Samantha B. Wetzler
GIFTS OF $500 - $999 Linda Y. Brown Cherrystone Aqua-Farms Chincoteague Shellfish Farms Douglas Dickerson
Franklin P. Earley Brian Gallatin Gamma Pi Paul Hirschbiel J.C. Walker Brothers, Inc. Gerald Jaffe John Jay and Ola H. Krueger Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation Mayo Insurance Agency Albert E. McCants Tom McNicholas New Castle Elementary School Ecology Club Mildred S. Nici The Noblemen of Virginia Beach Malcolm L. Nunn Dr. & Mrs. Thomas O’Hara Jordan Sarrett Susan Sarrett Verizon Foundation Virginia Master Naturalist, Tidewater Chapter Nikki Williams W. K. Wilson
GIFTS OF $250 - $499 Katie Chamberlain Susanna Adams James Altmeyer BCF Douglas M. Beckmann Joshua Canada Rachelle Capps Tony Cortinas The Estate of Courtney Dickerson Marguerite Dickerson Hunter Dorroh
Carl A. Eason Michael Furchtenicht Marcus Holman June J. Hoye Alice Imbur Warren G. Karesh GFWC Kempsville Woman’s Club Carol Kramer Ron Kramer G. W. Lambert Cecile Lethem Michael McCabe Peter Moyer Sis Nash Memorial Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation Aaron Nelson Norva Plastics PNC Financial Services Group Richard Peterson Allison Rachels Schwab Charitable Fund, as directed by Lois Turnbull Kathy A. Shield David Sims STIHL Inc. William B. Warden John White Kim Williams Dr. & Mrs. Dixon Wolcott Corina Yeh Nestle Nesquick
* Thank you to the Order of the Turtle donors, who contributed an unrestricted $2,500 or more during the fiscal year.
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VOLUNTEERS
12,000 - 14,999 HOURS
5,000 - 6,999 HOURS
3,000 - 4,999 HOURS
Marian Childress
Dustie Bourgeois Gina Brooks Roseann Fitzpatrick Jim Given Ennis Johnson Melissa Hixson Randy Keiser Donald Koonce Karen Moyer Michael Peele Buddy Redfearn Sr. Janet Schroeder Midge Tinney Paul Winfield Sandra Yon
Douglas Beckman John Corley Claire Floege Yolanda Gerard Mary Hayworth Susan High Dave Hinkle Roberta Lemburg George Matt Linda O’Connor Kathleen Reed Terry Ritter Frederick Simon John Spillane Josephine Sprague Cheri Swofford James Thompson Barbara Van Heest Sheryl Whitney Ron Wood Norma Zinn
10,000 - 11,999 HOURS TOTAL NUMBER OF
VOLUNTEERS
1,334
TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS
93,850:51 32
Bruce Jones Shirley Jones Joan Redfearn Sandy Wood
7,000 - 9,999 HOURS Richard Blessington Whit Christman William Dieffenbach Shirley Jones Mike Nickelsburg Kathryn O’Hara John Shepherd Shirley Shepherd Peter Weed
1,000 - 2,999 HOURS* Jeffrey Achesinski Melanie Allen Gary Ambrose Bill Anderson Norma Baumstimler Dawn Bechtel William Bernstein Betty Binford Gerald Bloom Sean Bourgeois Polly Brasher Linda Brown Phyllis Butler Celia Calderon Laurie Camp Harold Campbell Becky Catlin Rachel Chadil Shirley Croft Joyce DeGuzman Paula Demosthenes Joy Dortch Travis Driscoll Noel Dudley Terrence Duffey Elaine Foley Maricela Fundalewicz Ashley Garnett Peg Goodman Craig Grube Joanna Herlan Catherine Hillegass Jean Hoecker Charles Horton Robert Hosick Edie Houck David Hunt Eric Jabs Jessica Johnson Lena Karn
Herb Kressel Jane Kressel Monroe Lentz Alan Little John Martin Maggie Mathwig Mac McCants Maggie McGeorge Troy McQueen Kearney Medley Joseph Michaels Janice Mounie Mike Mui Fred Neely Helen Novelli Constance Owen Joan Palombo Gary Parsons George Pilgrim Nancy Pope Walter Pope Richard Pound Robert Pullinger John Redmon Thomas Reed Juanita Rein Cathy Roberts Leon Ryder Jean Schroy Lori Sherwood Daryl Simpson Holly Smith Winnie Souza Ron Spitalney Neil Stamm Breeze Stewart Jeff Stewart David Vine James Weatherall John Young * Volunteers under 1,000 hours of services are not listed.
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FISCAL YEAR
20 1 4
ANNUAL RE P ORT