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Happy 15th Anniversary to Us! As we prepare to celebrate our 15 year anniversary, we recognize that Whitaker Center has become known as the place to discover it all -- through a very broad range of programs in art and science. We have, however, one overarching goal to create special moments of learning and inspiration. We believe that we are most successful when we create opportunities for children and adults to share learning and inspiring experiences together across the generations. Many of our younger visitors are introduced to Whitaker Center with a group of classmates or friends. Exploring the engaging exhibits in Harsco Science Center and becoming totally immersed in a giant screen film in Select Medical IMAX Theater, however, can be a special and unforgettable experience with your family. Nonetheless, presenting cutting-edge programs and exhibits in art and science is very expensive. On a very practical level, maintaining a four-story facility with 130,000 square feet of floor space is also expensive. For these reasons, some members of the community may have questioned whether Whitaker Center could meet these challenges and prevail. Each year for the last 15 years, including the worst recession in modern history, we have faced our financial challenges with the same resolve that the founders expressed in their daring actions to create, fund and nurture this vital cultural center in the Capital City. To bolster that resolve, we have worked diligently to build the endowment to assure sustainability in the future. In addition, we have been challenged to secure more individual and corporate annual contributions so that there is less reliance on the endowment. After 15 years of success, it should be clear that Whitaker Center is here to stay! All of us associated with Whitaker Center are committed to the core values of learning, creativity, people, leadership and community service. These are the values that have guided our program decisions and the overall direction of the center for 15 years. We believe these values will serve us well in the future. With our eyes on the next major milestone, we have renewed our commitment to serve the community with extraordinary opportunities for learning and inspiration in art and science for the entire family.
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Contents April – June 2014
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IMAX® movies and live theater performances will be held on Mondays as scheduled. Tickets for Monday IMAX movies may be purchased at the Concession counter, inside the IMAX lobby. The Box Office opens one hour prior to live theater performances. For up-to-date showtimes and events, visit whitakercenter.org or call 717-214-ARTS.
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Hours, movies, performances, Science Center programs and showtimes are subject to change without notice.
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Upcoming Shows PERFORMANCES JULY
The Bacon Brothers** July 10, 7:30pm
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Through September 14 Titans of the Ice Age 3D
The Mavericks** August 8, 8pm
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Indigo Girls** August 13, 7:30pm Girls Night: The Musical** August 16, 2pm & 8pm
OCTOBER
Art on the Curved Wall Presented by The Art & Science of Color Presented by DOSHI Gallery Through August 22
The Unexpected Boys** October 4, 8pm A Tribute to John Denver — Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon October 18, 7:30pm
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The Machine** November 26, 7:30pm
Discovering the Next Generation of Young Artists Presented by Central PA Students August 29 – October 31
Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam** November 28, 8pm
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Whitaker Center at the Forum Get The Led Out** December 27, 8pm
** Denotes Whitaker Center produced shows, eligible for Performing Arts Membership. All Whitaker Center produced shows are presented by Capital BlueCross is an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association
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The Bacon Brothers Presented by
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Thursday, July 10 I Sunoco Performance Theater, 7:30pm Long before Kevin Bacon launched his prolific stage and screen career, and before Michael Bacon became known as an acclaimed film and television composer, they were just two brothers from Center City, Philadelphia. The Bacon Brothers’ 2009 release, New Year’s Day, is laden with their trademark gritty rock and a touch of Philly soul, and hearkens back to those roots in the City of Brotherly Love. While still encountering critics due to Kevin’s onscreen notoriety, the band continues to win believers – show by show, album by album. The New Yorker recently said, “Hollywood hangs like an albatross around the neck of any movie star turned musician, but this duo shakes off the burden of fame with sharply executed rock that has a blue-collar, rootsy edge.” With 2011 marking 16 years of the Bacon Brothers band’s existence, any cynical preconceptions about well-known actors “dabbling” in music now can safely be discarded. The duo’s latest album, Philadelphia Road — The Best of the Bacon Brothers (2011) is a collection of songs from the brothers’ first four studio CDs, as well as Guilty of the Crime, which was recorded with the Bellamy Brothers.
An Evening with Kenny G Presented by
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Thursday, August 7 I Sunoco Performance Theater, 8pm In a recording career that spans almost three decades and 23 albums, Grammy® Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G has grafted elements of R&B, pop and Latin to a jazz foundation solidifying his reputation as the premiere artist in contemporary jazz. Since the early ‘80s, his combination of unparalleled instrumental chops and indelible melodies has resulted in sales of more than 75 million records worldwide (45 million in the U.S. alone), and more than a dozen climbs to the top of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart. In 2008 Kenny G dipped into tropical territory with Paradise, which featured guest appearances by Brian McKnight and in 2008 Chanté Moore. In 2004 Kenny G released At Last...The Duets Album, which featured “duets” with LeAnn Rimes and Chaka Khan. Two years later, smooth jazz’s king of the soprano sax returned to a purely instrumental approach on the brassy, big-band-inspired albums Holiday Collection and I’m in the Mood for Love. In 2008, Kenny G released the Latin-inspired, Rhythm and Romance. The sax player next drifted toward R&B for 2010’s Heart and Soul, which featured guest vocals from Robin Thicke and Babyface.
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The Mavericks Presented by
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Friday, August 8 I Sunoco Performance Theater, 8pm Fusing traditional country with traditional rock & roll — the country-steeped garage band, which emerged in 1989, reunited in 2012 after an eight-year hiatus. Two decades have passed since their polyrhythmic brand of postmodern country gave the world: All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down, Here Comes The Rain, and Dance The Night Away. The Mavericks have captured the infectious energy and robust sound from their live shows on their new release, In Time. Songs including Dance In The Moonlight, Born To Be Blue, Back In Your Arms Again, and All Over Again — prove the Mavericks continue to created genre-defying soul music. The band’s music has most recently been featured in the movie Grudge Match. For lead singer Raul Malo; drummer Paul Deakin; multi-instrumentalist Robert Reynolds; longtime collaborator keyboardist Jerry Dale McFadden; and seasoned guitarist Eddie Perez, life has become richer in a sense of their own musicality. It has also deepened the connection between the band, in a way that heightens the chemistry, which made the Grammy®-winning band — one of the most exciting live acts in any musical genre.
Indigo Girls Presented by
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Wednesday, August 13 I Sunoco Performance Theater, 7:30pm On their 14th studio album, Grammy®winning folk-rock duo the Indigo Girls deliver a beautifully crafted batch of songs that revel in spirited simplicity. Beauty Queen Sister reveals a fierce longing for a more idyllic existence, while still celebrating the extraordinary in everyday living. Emily Sailers and Amy Ray began performing together in high school and later transferred their honest, urgent performing style onto the stages of countless small clubs. The duo’s public profile took shape with the 1989 release of their self-titled breakthrough album. The record’s hit track, Closer To Fine, earned the band the Best Contemporary Folk Recording at the 1990 Grammys. The duo’s constant touring, as well as staunch dedication to a number of social and environmental causes, has earned them a fervidly devoted following over the years. So many artists who launched their careers in the late ‘80s have slipped from our collective memory. In contrast, the Indigo Girls stand tall, having earned the lasting respect and devotion of a multi-generational audience, which continues to experience their creative evolution in the studio and on stage. SPOTLIGHT
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Girls Night: The Musical Presented by
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Saturday, August 16 I Sunoco Performance Theater, 2pm & 8pm Girls Night: The Musical has been thrilling audiences and earning praises from critics throughout North America since the production began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and even sing and dance in the aisles to some of the most popular hit songs of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Follow five friends as they re-live their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out. Guests will recognize a bit of themselves in each one of the characters. Applause Magazine describes the production as Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia and as funny and outrageous Sex & the City. Girls Night is packed with hits including Lady Marmalade, It’s Raining Men, Man I Feel Like A Woman, I Will Survive, We are Family among others.
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Saturday, October 4 I Sunoco Performance Theater, 8pm The Unexpected Boys have been performing for audiences for the last four years and have received international acclaim as the top Four Seasons tribute act in the world. They have headlined in such cities and venues as The Atlantis Hotel and Resort in Dubai, Formula One Singapore, The Pentagon, and Yankee Stadium. The Unexpected Boys have also opened for Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, and Chubby Checker, and were featured on the season finale of the Bravo network’s The Real Housewives of New York City. The Unexpected Boys bring vocal talents from Broadway (many whom have performed in Jersey Boys). These Jersey natives sing hits including Sherry, Let’s Hang On, My Eyes Adored You, and Walk Like a Man in a customized performance. Along with performing in the Broadway Jersey Boys, many of the members have also appeared in hit Broadway plays like Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Hairspray, and Wicked.
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Great chamber music for your mind and heart Market Square Concerts is dedicated to the presentation of a wide repertoire of chamber music by professional artists of international acclaim, both established and emerging. The organization actively participates in activities to further an understanding and appreciation of chamber music, including educational outreach through our Soundscape program. P.O. Box 1292, Harrisburg, PA 17108 • 717-221-9599 marketsquareconcerts.org
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Now in its 87th season, Theatre Harrisburg has been enhancing the quality of life in the Capital Region by providing diverse and affordable theatre experiences and opportunities for creative expression and intellectual stimulation to the Central Pennsylvania Community. 513 Hurlock Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 • 717-232-5501 theatreharrisburg.com
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These 10 cool model contest winners are leading the GIANT stampede this summer! From street posters & print ads to social media campaigns & giant window graphics, keep your eyes peeled for all things COOL and FUN! (From L-R/back-front): Daniel Franklin, Xaria Patno, Mia Stover, Joseph Musso, Neha Pari Kolluri, Maria Sheradon Dillard, Kaitlyn Cremeens, Jack Whitehead, & Lucas Fink.
Select Medical IMAX® Theater Titans of the Ice Age 3D Presented by Through September 14, 2014 Narrated by Academy Award®-winner Christopher Plummer, Titans of the Ice Age 3D transports viewers to the beautiful frozen landscapes of North America, Europe and Asia; ten thousand years before modern civilization. Dazzling computer-generated imagery brings this mysterious era to life—from saber-toothed cats and cave bears to dire wolves and woolly mammoths—giants both feared and hunted by prehistoric humans. Rated: PG. Running Time: Approx. 45min. SPOTLIGHT
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Art on the Curved Wall Presented by
The Art & Science of Color Through August 22 Presented by Susquehanna Art Museum, The Art & Science of Color showcases each artist’s vast spectrum of color — whether it’s reflected, projected, or processed. This exhibit presents a distinct opportunity for individual perceptions.
Untitiled Kristoffer Bach Harbor #5 Eva Gorski
Often it is the essence of mood; a lens through which we understand the material world. As optical science continues to expand our understanding of color as a physical phenomenon, the potential for artists to utilize color as a tool for expression is boundless. We ask each artist to consider the subtle possibilities of color at the heart of a work of art, and the long-lasting sensory impressions left on the viewer.
Discovering the Next Generation of Young Artists August 29 – October 31, 2014 As part of its 15 Year Anniversary celebration, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is celebrating the next generation of artists by holding a Youth Juried Art Show, Y Art. “Just like Whitaker Center’s other arts and science programs, the student artwork in the Y Imagine Orange Popsicle Art exhibition demonstrates Kiley Morrison remarkable talent and diversity. It’s Georgina Weaver a perfect fit for our 15th Anniversary,” said Steve Bishop, Whitaker Center Vice President and Science and IMAX Programs. Presented by students throughout the Mid-state, the orginal work will be honored at a reception to be held on Sunday, September 14 at 2pm, in conjunction with the 26th Annual Harrisburg Gallery Walk. 22
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Enriching the Community through Philanthropy The Estate of Jeanne M. Swope Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Swope were longtime residents of Harrisburg. Mrs. Swope worked for the Governor’s Office, while Mr. Swope was an attorney who worked most of his career in the Harrisburg area. During their many years together, the Swopes enjoyed contributing to the arts and various charities. Mrs. Swope passed away in April 2012. In her will, it was requested that a portion of Jeanne & Harold Swope her estate be distributed to charities. It’s no surprise that Mrs. Swope’s main focus in her estate plan was to continue to give back to the community, which she and Mr. Swope loved and supported wholeheartedly. The Co-Executors of the Estate selected charities in the Central Pennsylvania area, which reflected their combined values and beliefs. In December 2013, Whitaker Center was one of many local recipients of a generous bequest from the Estate of Jeanne M. Swope. Half of the bequest went towards Whitaker Center’s educational Discovery Labs which offer students in-depth, hands-on workshops during the school year and during summer Discovery Camps. The other half was put towards Whitaker Center’s Educational Outreach Fund which is used to assist with the cost of students and chaperons who would otherwise be unable to benefit from Whitaker Center programs. Mr. and Mrs. Swope’s commitment to the community, and their generosity and willingness to invest in Whitaker Center’s mission and vision, is greatly appreciated.
Create A Lasting Legacy by joining our Slate & Stone Society. You can create a gift that helps achieve your philanthropic and financial goals, while at the same time creating opportunities for children including: the awe of the Science Center, the intimacy of live performing arts and countless chances to explore the world on an IMAX® screen.
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Center Vice President, Science and IMAX Programs; Ken Julian, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications of Harsco Corp.; George Nahodil, Executive Vice President, Retail Delivery, Public Relations, & Marketing of Members 1st Federal Credit Union; Barry Malamud, Vice President of Finance for Metals & Minerals Business of Harsco Corp.; exhibit model contest winners; Robert Hall of The Hall Foundation; Pat Ferris, Corporate Giving/Donations of Bobby Rahal Lexus; & Megan Weber, Whitaker Center Development Coordinator.
Central Penn Parent Family Favorites Festival (Far right) Jeremy Fallinger, Whitaker Center Creative & Social Media Coordinator presented science activities to festival guests.
Cultural Enrichment Fund Check Presentation The Cultural Enrichment Fund provided
Whitaker Center with funding in support of programming. (From L-R) Dr. Michael Hanes, Whitaker Center President & CEO; Gary D. St. Hilaire, Whitaker Center Board Chair; Kate Deringer Sallie, Cultural Enrichment Fund Board Chair; Jonathan Williams, Cultural Enrichment Fund Treasurer; & Chad Barger, Cultural Enrichment Fund Executive Director.
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Whitaker Center Thanks its Generous Patrons for Their Ongoing Support and Philanthropy! Naming Gifts in Sunoco Performance Theater Performance Theater Sunoco, Inc.
Whitaker Center Presents Performances Capital BlueCross Lobbies • Orchestra Lobby – The Employees of The PatriotNews & The Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation • Mezzanine Lobby – Jim & Jean Grandon* • Balcony Lobby – Jane C. & Edward C. First Boxes • Orchestra Box: House Left – Gary D. & Sylive F. St. Hilaire* • Orchestra Box: House Right – Kristen Olewine Milke & Denis Milke, M.D.* • Mezzanine Stage Box: House Right – The Greater Harrisburg Foundation & The Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Fund • Mezzanine Center Box: House Left – Max C. Hempt • Balcony Center Box: House Right – Charles Jensik & Mary Fager Jensik • Balcony Center Box: House Left – R. Timothy & Mary Webber Weston If you are interested in our naming opportunities, please contact Michele Holloway, Director of Development at 717-724-3886. *denotes contribution to Advancing Performing Arts Challenge
Through the wonderful generosity of an anonymous donor, Whitaker Center has been challenged to match, dollar for dollar, the donor’s gift of $1 million. This unique opportunity to raise a $2 million special endowment will ensure the continued success and sustainability of Whitaker Center’s performing arts programs. The Advancing Performing Arts Challenge (APAC) will enable Whitaker Center to increase access to students who otherwise may never experience the performing arts without the benefit of our donors’ generosity.
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Whitaker Society Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is named in honor of the founder of AMP Incorporated, Uncas A. Whitaker and his wife, Helen F. Whitaker, in recognition of generous gifts from The Whitaker Foundation and The Helen F. Whitaker Fund. The Whitakers had an abiding concern for quality of life in Central Pennsylvania, the home community of AMP Incorporated. Their gifts reflect the interest of Uncas A. Whitaker in science and of Helen F. Whitaker in the arts; both in partnership with their commitment to Central Pennsylvania. Whitaker Center is a living legacy to Uncas and Helen Whitaker and their spirit of philanthropy. The new Whitaker Society has been created to ensure that their spirit of philanthropy lives on and their legacy continues. Whitaker Society is a multi-year pledge commitment to Whitaker Center’s Annual Campaign. For a minimum pledge of $5,000 for 3 years, you can become a member of Whitaker Society and help ensure the legacy of Whitaker Center continues. Visit www.whitakercenter.org/donate and download a pledge card. The following individuals and families have committed to Whitaker Society: $25,000 • Gary D. and Sylvie F. St. Hilaire $5,000 • Dr. J. Robert and Jo Ann Baum • Barbara and Barry Carbaugh • David and Donna Desfor • Patricia and Rolen Ferris • Lois Lehrman Grass • Drs. Michael and Madlyn Hanes • David and Liesa Leader • Terry and Melanie Lehman • Bill and Beverlee Lehr • Benjamin Olewine, III and Family • Kristen Olewine Milke and Denis Milke, M.D. • Elyse Rogers and Rick Robey • Jack Stover and Marsha Everton • Ken and Deb Wolfe • Carole Yon and Don Coffee • The Honorable and Mrs. LeRoy Zimmerman The following businesses and corporations have committed to Whitaker Center Society: $10,000 • Carlisle Construction Materials 30
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Volunteer Spotlight This April, the United Way of the Capital Region recognized Bill Gallagher as a nominee for the Volunteer of the Year Awards. Bill is one of 142 active volunteers at Whitaker Center and he has contributed over 2,400 hours to the Center. Bill has consistently assisted with ushering for Sunoco Performance Theater performances and greeting guests at the Information Desk. If you happen to be in Bill Gallagher the Center on the same day as Bill, please be sure to thank him for his service to Whitaker Center and our guests.
Annual Volunteer Reception On April 5, 2014 Whitaker Center held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception. This year’s theme was A Rockin’ Good Time. The event was a huge success and allowed our volunteers to let their hair down and rock out to some good tunes. A big THANK YOU goes out to each and every one of our volunteers for their time and dedication to Whitaker Center! If it wasn’t for our volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to offer the great services to the Central Pennsylvania region.
Save the Date for Très Bonne Année 2014 Mark your calendars for the 14th Season of Très Bonne Année! Each year, the series of wine-inspired events raises money to benefit the performing arts and educational science programs at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. The 2014 Honored Guests is Trinchero Family Estates. Patrons’ Party: Sunday, September 7th
Vintner’s Tasting: Friday, October 10th
Vintner’s Dinner: Thursday, October 9th
Gala Wine Auction and Dinner: Saturday, October 11th
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2013 ANNUAL REPORT Highlights for fiscal year 2013 (October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013) • Whitaker Center presented live performances by Henry Rollins, Ingrid Michaelson, Arlo Guthrie, Rita Coolidge, 2Cellos, David Sedaris, B.B. King and many other renowned performers. • The Volunteer and Intern Program received 12 new volunteers and seven new interns during fiscal year 2013. Nearly 140 volunteers and interns contributed more than 9,000 hours of time as ushers, Information Desk aids, administrative support, Science Center helpers, and more. • Très Bonne Année celebrated its 13th anniversary this past October. Guests enjoyed three evenings of wine-themed events with Wines of Chile, raising money in support of Whitaker Center. • Select Medical IMAX® Theater presented IMAX films such as Flight of the Butterflies 3D, Born to be Wild 3D, Rocky Mountain Express and Hollywood IMAX films, Star Trek: Into Darkness and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. • Guests to Harsco Science Center had the opportunity to explore Dino Adventure!, a limited engagement exhibition presented by M&T Bank, Bayer HealthCare and Bobby Rahal Toyota, from June 1 through September 29, 2013. • Corporate gifts to Whitaker Center’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program totaled $274,805. • Whitaker Center held a successful Staff and Volunteer campaign, Unite for Uncas, raising $8,685 to be put towards purchasing new 3D glasses for Select Medical IMAX Theater. • Project staff promoted Expedition Chesapeake at state science teacher conferences in MD, NY, PA, VA & WV, and enlisted 350 teachers for review and testing of the project’s educational materials. 32
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Revenue Government Support ................... 4% Private Contributions.................. 55% Sponsorships............................... 1% Admissions, Dues and Fees ....... 25% Museum Store and Starbucks.... 11% Rentals and Parking..................... 2% Interest and Dividends.................. 2%
Expenses Program Services....................... 51% Fundraising .................................. 5% Sales and Marketing .................... 3% General Administration ............... 29% Museum Store and Starbucks.... 12%
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 OPERATING REVENUE
ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Grants receivable Pledges receivable – net
Contributed revenue
$4,097,769
$48,395
Admissions, dues and fees
$1,652,318
$451,558
Museum store & Starbucks
$750,189
Rentals and parking
$148,429
Interest and dividends
$115,204
$147,043
$1,195,029
Prepaid expenses and other assets
$77,192
Other $12,124
Inventories $70,503
TOTAL SUPPORT
Land, building, and equipment – net investments
OPERATING EXPENSES AND LOSSES
Investments $7,998,317 Interest in net assets of a community foundation TOTAL ASSETS
$6,776,033
$27,799,408
$658,977 $38,446,422
Program services
$3,078,945
Fundraising $269,948 General and administration
$1,754,422
Sales and marketing LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts payable
$395,095
Notes payable
$517,094
Accrued payroll and withholdings
$39,647
Other liabilities
$212,646
Future acknowledgement benefits
$225,967
Deferred income Line of credit
$642,767 $1,946,552
Capital leases payable TOTAL LIABILITIES
$346,730 $4,326,498
NET ASSETS Unrestricted $30,195,254
$169,888
Museum store & Starbucks
$717,717
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
$6,990,92
Bad debt losses
$4,731
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND LOSSES
$5,990,920
NON-OPERATING INCOME, EXPENSES AND LOSSES Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
$591,452
Change in interest in net assets of community foundation
$93,210
Temporarily restricted
$2,045,615
Termination of life insurance policy
Permanently restricted
$1,879,055
Grant income to Whitaker Center Productions
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$34,119,924
$— $64,465
Grant expenses to Whitaker Center Productions
$(64,465) $684,662
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE
TOTAL NON-OPERATING INCOME EXPENSES AND LOSSES
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
$1,465,044
TOTAL LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS
$38,446,442
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HOMECOMING SEPTEMBER 9–14, 2014
Please Join Us! Mark your calendar for our week-long celebration honoring our champions, volunteers, members, and the community. It all begins 9/9 at noon with anniversary cake for all, entertainment, and special activities.
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Gary D. St. Hilaire Board Chair
Marion C. Alexander John Altmeyer Dennis Brenckle Mark Caldwell Steven Etter Russell Ford Bradley Forman Miles Gibbons, Jr. James Grandon, Jr. Lois Lehrman Grass Derek Hathaway Clifford Jones (d) Paul Kunkel, M.D. David Leader William Lehr, Jr. H. Glenn Manning Harold McInnes Kristen Olewine Milke David O’Brien Anthony Pascotti Jeffrey Peters Thomas Philips Anthony Seitz, Esq. Patricia Smith, CPA Marian Warden William Warren, Jr., Esq. Mary Webber Weston Richard Willey LeRoy Zimmerman, Esq.
Terry Lehman, CPA Vice Chair David Lavery Board Secretary Carole Yon Treasurer Michael Murchie Immediate Past Board Chair Michael Hanes, Ph. D. President and CEO Peter Ballantine J. Robert Baum, Ph.D. Elizabeth M. Billingsley, M.D. John Calogero Barbara Carbaugh Anne Carnathan David Desfor Shawn Farr Patricia Ferris Donna Fisher, Esq. Steve Gierasch, Esq. Robert Grubic Sharon Hassinger Robyn Holder, Ph.D. Larry Kluger Brian LaBorde Barry Malamud, CPA Harold Paz, M.D., M.S. Craig Roda Elyse Rogers, Esq. James Stewart Jack Stover, Esq. Kenneth Wolfe, CPA Meron Yemane
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