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2015 Annual Report
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I n t ro d uc ti o n: Tra ns i ti o ns In many important ways 2015 was a year of transition for Coastal Heritage Society. New leadership on both the staff and board has brought new vision and vigor to the organization. A feasibility study to test the giving community’s support of a next phase of Savannah Children’s Museum proved a crucial exercise in understanding our local Savannahians thoughts about Coastal Heritage Society. Their knowledge of our organization now provides an informed plan of the critical steps needed to prepare for a major fundraising campaign. In these pages, you will see how time spent over the past year in analysis and strategic planning are beginning to bear fruit in exciting ways. But this is just the beginning of this new era…one that will continue to allow Coastal Heritage Society grow and bloom into a gem in Savannah’s crown in 2016 and beyond. In the past year, Coastal Heritage Society has repositioned itself as the premier institution in the greater Savannah community for hands-on, interactive learning. We are now poised as a significant educational resource for educators and families in the lowcountry. To this end, our mission statement was adjusted to place significance on our role in education via our stewardship of historic resources. This makes Coastal Heritage Society and our programs stronger contenders for grant support and highlights our reactiveness to an urgent need for experiential learning that is not accessible in the classroom or through traditional learning avenues.
E ric H o w e l l Boar d P r esiden t
S a nd r a B a xt e r Chief Exe cu tive O f f icer
We are grateful to you, our members and supporters, who have helped make Coastal Heritage Society the amazing organization that it is today. You are our partners in all that we do and we hope that Our mission is to provide you are proud of what we have accomplished together. Thank you for your interest and support!
Eric Howell Board President
Sandra Baxter Chief Executive Officer
educational experiences for the public through the preservation and presentation of the historic resources of coastal Georgia and adjacent regions.
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2 0 1 5 i n Re v i e w In 2015, Coastal Heritage Society endeavored to establish new partnerships and further cultivate existing relationships with local organizations and businesses to strengthen outreach efforts and provide richer programs to our visitors and supporters. Over 20 new partnerships were forged in 2015, including Autism Village, Boys and Girls Club of Bulloch County, Georgia Reptile Society, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire, STEM Academy at Bartlett and Whole Foods Savannah. Our ongoing relationships with Esther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Scribble Art Studio and Snapology provide enhanced and complementary learning opportunities to visitors and student groups. These partnerships have directly impacted site attendance and constituent reach. After 8 years in existence, the award-winning CHS Preservation & Construction Department was dissolved after successfully completing over $20 million in major building and site improvements at Tricentennial Park and Old Fort Jackson. This in-house team saved our community hundreds of thousands of dollars that would have otherwise been spent in profits and markups allowing for more money to go directly into these historic resources. Exploration and development of a new brand that began in 2014 came to fruition in early 2015 with the launch of the new website, revamped membership newsletter (CHS e-Update) and other collateral and advertising endeavors, providing a fresh face for Coastal Heritage Society.
Visitation Totals for CHS Sites - Admission, Events, Group Programs 2015
40,467 21,174 69,621 55,540 7,069
2015 Total Visitation
193,871 2014 Total Visitation
189,305
1,488
Title 1 first grade students received hands-on educational experiences
38,072
people received enhanced educational programs at CHS sites
Pin Point Heritage Museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. All other CHS sites are open 5-7 days depending on the season.
Ward Houses Bordering the former Central of Georgia Railroad Shops Complex site, now Georgia State Railroad Museum, was once a large working-class residential area, commonly referred to as Frogtown or Railroad Ward. The area housed mostly working-class Savannahians, including many employees of the Central of Georgia Railroad. In 2008, Coastal Heritage Society worked with the City of Savannah, Chatham County, and Historic Savannah Foundation to save two of the remaining Railroad Ward houses when they became threatened with demolition by a private developer. In May 2015, Historic Savannah Foundation awarded Before After $20,000 to Coastal Heritage Society to support the exterior renovation of the two cottages located at 536 W. Charlton St. and 342 Purse St. The project began in the summer of 2015, with improvements to the exterior of the 546-square-foot “white house,” located on W. Charlton Street, and was completed this fall by Coastal Heritage Society preservationists.
“We are pleased to support the preservation efforts of Coastal Heritage Society.”
- Daniel Carey, president and CEO of Historic Savannah Foundation
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Me m b e rs hi p Coastal Heritage Society’s members play a vital role in supporting the preservation of the history and culture of our region. Membership dues directly support exhibitions, educational programs, daily tours, the preservation of historic artifacts and buildings and operational costs. In turn, members gain access to CHS’s five unique museums and engaging events, where you can experience, learn, play, explore, gather and participate within your community. In February 2015, CHS membership levels were restructured and streamlined to allow access to ALL of our historic sites and museums, exclusive member-only insider discounts, special invitations and early registration for Coastal Heritage Society events. Select membership levels were discontinued as part of the 2015 restructuring, which is reflected below. Every CHS Membership includes: Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites (for an individual or family of up to 5 people in the same household) - 10% discount at all museum gift shops - Discounted Site Tour by Rail tickets at Georgia State Railroad Museum - Invitations to Society events, programs, and lectures - Monthly e-Newsletter subscription, and much more! CHS Student - $20 Unlimited admission for one adult currently enrolled in college
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CHS Individual - $45 Unlimited admission for one adult
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CHS Household - $100 Unlimited admission for up to five people Special invitations to Cultured Coast events
All upper-level membership categories come with an exclusive suite of benefits that allow members to enjoy our five unique sites again and again throughout the year, while providing critical support for programs, exhibits and preservation. Sustaining - $240 | Only $20 a month! Same as CHS Household level One general admission guest pass to share with a friend Preservationist - $365 | Only $1 a day! Same as Sustaining level Guest passes to select Cultured Coast events Sponsor - $1,000 and up Same as Preservationist level Complimentary cocktail card for all CHS events Sponsorship on a selected CHS event Acknowledgment on CHS print materials and events
Additional Member Add-On - $10 per person Add a family member or caregiver to any membership (excluding Student and Individual levels) for an additional $10 per person. For more information, or to sign-up or renew as a member, please contact: Catherine Duffy, Membership and Development Coordinator (912) 651-6840 ext. 301 membership@chsgeorgia.org
Memberships - 2014 & 2015
900
Student Individual
800
CHS Household
Members
700
Sustaining
600
Preservationist
500
Sponsor X - Employee
400
X - Cultured Coast
300
X - Tri. Park
200
X - CHS Family
100
X - CHS Household
0
Jan 2014
(Former: $75)
X - SCM Mar 2014
May 2014
Jul 2014
Sep 2014
Nov 2014
Jan 2015
Mar 2015
May 2015
Jul 2015
Sep 2015
Nov 2015
X= Discontinued level
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D o no rs 118th Field Artillery Regiment ABW & JRW Foundation, Inc. Adler Family Foundation Alan S. Gaynor Fund Andaz Savannah Angel’s Bar-B-Que Argos USA Audio-Visual Repair Savannah Austin Hill Realty Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Co. Baker’s Pride Bar | Food Bass, Jenny Behringer, Josh & Carin Belford’s Bland, Jr., Maj. Gen. (Ret.) & Mrs. William P.
Support the Fort OLD FORT JACKSON
Bonaventure Historical Society Booth, Cade and Robi Brice Hotel Brown, Jr., Mr. W. Thomas Browne, Rusty and Karen B Street Salon Butler, Natalie Byck, Mrs. Ellen Byrd Cookie Company Canewater Farm Carter, Susan M. Cha Bellla
Chatham Area Transit Charles Rudd Hair Salon Chef Nick Meuller Children of the American Revolution, Bonaventure Society Chisholm, Dolly Circa Lighting Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. Cohen’s Retreat Coley, Ronald and Barbara The Collin’s Quarter Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, Adam Brinson Chapter Colonial Oil Foundation
$11,378.07 raised for the Support the Fort campaign Compass Gallery Congress Street Social Club Connerat, Pearce and Joyce Cotton Sail Hotel Courtyard Marriott Savannah Coy, Dorothea & Timothy Creative Catering Crystal Beer Parlor Davis Produce Deméré, Jr., Robert H.
DNA Baskets Dobbs, Michael and Marlene Donna’s Delicious Delights Downing, Mrs. Helen Drawdy, Jr., Larry and Leslie Dress It Up by Denise Dunne, Dennis Dunston, Marc Eastside Vet Eddie Kimmer Stage Lighting Edwards, Tamika M. Embassy Suites Eureka Farm Fana, Jennifer L. Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Michael The Florence Floyd, Herbert and Julia F P Wortley Jewelers Frali Gourmet Frames n’ Games Freeland Construction Co., Inc. Friedman’s Fine Art Galin Family Foundation Galin, Melvyn and Eleanor The Garden Club of Savannah Gary G. Oetgen Agency Gentes, Bonnie Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. Georgia Reptile Society Georgia Society of the American Revolution Georgia Sons of the American Revolution, Blue Ridge Mountain Chapter Georgia State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonel William Chandler Chapter
Gigi’s Cupcakes Glidewell, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Globe Shoe Co. Goodman, Ms. Lynn Green Truck Pub Groundworks Unlimited, LLC. Grove, Mr. and Mrs. James Gulfstream Aerospace, Corp. Habersham Beverage Warehouse Hall, Stacy and Stephen Hancock, Susan Harkleroad Jewelers Harrison, Mr. Robert L. Harry H. Lattimore Advised Fund The Harvard Club of Savannah and Coastal Georgia Haitian American Historical Society Henderson, Monica and Douglas Herb Creek Nursery H. E. S. Environmental, Inc. Hester & Zipperer Lawn and Garden Historic Savannah Foundation The Hodge Foundation, Inc. Hoitt Family Society Holtzclaw, Ms. Ann Howell, Mr. & Mrs. D. Eric Hughes, Steven and Deborah IKEA Islands Lawn Care Jaynes, Ms. Tracy Jazz’d Jekyll Island Club Hotel Jet Blue John & Emma Derst Foundation Johnny Harris Restaurant
On Saturday, October 10th, 2015, community members from The Landings and Pin Point joined in the celebration of Earl Haynes, Sr., long time Landings employee and Pin Point native. Over 300 event tickets were sold, and over $70,000 was raised above ticket sales to support Pin Point Heritage Museum. Ackland, Mr. Bruce R. Aiken, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Robert M Alligood, Elbert & Lorraine Anderson, George H. Andrus, Dr. and Mrs. William S. Arner, Faith Aronson, Dr. and Mrs. I. L. Asche, Walter and Anna Babylon, Mr. Terence W. Baldacci, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Max M. Bambach, Mr. M. Ryan & Ms. D. Barnett, Richard and Susan Barrow, III, Mr. and Mrs. David C. Basso, F. J. and Louise Beauchamp, Sidney and Barbara Beckman, Charles E. Bell, Barrie and Jo Ann Bell, Jr., Frank and Sue Bennison, William and Leslie Bilik, Edward and Geraldine Bloom, Eugene and Joan Boden, William and Dana Boes, Francis and Sheila Bogoch, Dr. Earl & Esme Bovey, Mrs. Joanne D. Breithaupt, David and Caren Brown, James and Constance Wright Calder, Peter and Cynthia Caldwell, Blake & Joel Rosenstock Campbell, Frederick and Barbara Capen, Mr. Gary T. Carlino, Phyllis Packert Carnini, Paul and Judith Cartledge, Mr. R. E. Case, Edwin and Jane Cassady, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. H. Lee Clark, Rue Lawrence Cole, Mrs. Barbara S. Collin, Paul and Julianne Costa, William and Meredith Welch Coulson, Edmund and Mary
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Croci, Dr. and Mrs. Henry G. Cross, James and Lorna Cutting, Margot M. Dasher, Alan and Deanna Dauray, Anne W. Davis, Ms. Sally D. Davis, Robert M. Dawson, David and Virginia De Cordova, Peter Deckert, Kenneth and Patricia Demartino, Sam and Liz DiBenedetto, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Dietz, Robert and Ellen Dillon, Glen and Mary Dills, James and Karen Donohue, William and Carolyn Dorward, James and Sandra Downing, Mr. William C. Duren, Mr. John Eberle, Douglas and Wyndham Eckburg, Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Eckerson, Mr. Homer W. Erdle, III, Mr. & Mrs. William J. Ermer, David H. Ernest, E. Robert and Carolyn Erwin, David and Roberta Evans, Richard and Nancy Everhard, Dr. Martin and Libby Everitt, Samuel and Kate Fenstermacher, Geoffrey & Ann Field, Clark and Pattye Field, Mr. and Mrs.Edgar J. Fielitz, Dr. Bruce and Nancy Fifer, Judith S. Fingerle, Brian and Beverly Fischer, Paul and Camille Forssell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Foster, Carol C. Foulkes, Roger and Karen Fox, David and Mary Ellen Gannon, David and Diane Gardberg, Leonard and Susan
Gaynor, Howard F. and Maribeth P. Hedgpeth Gensamer, Blair and Lynn Getz, Alan and Carollee Gilster, Eric and Lana Giorgio, III, Douglas and Stephanie Glaser, Constance & Thomas Glass, Curtis and Sandra Glenn, Joseph and Joyce Good, Mrs. Peggy G. Goslin, Herb and Margarita Grayson, Ms. Dorothy Grispo, Joseph and Barbara Guira, Alex and Anne Gunness, Robert and Barbara Gutstein, Nancy and Lawrence Hackney, Jr., Elmore and Patricia Halperin, Dr. Stephen and Rhoda Hanson, Kenneth and Nancy Hanzel, Douglas and Nancy Hardesty, J. Hunter and Margaret Harrington, Lynn P. Hart, John and Madelaine Hartson, Verne and Lynnetta Harvey, Robert and Susan Hayden, John and Jeannette Haynes, Sr., Earl and Janice Hazel, James and Janice Heald, William and E. Kirtland Heaslip, Jr., Clifford and Meredith Hebert, Bruce E. Hecht, Stephen and Margaret Heussler, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Herman H. Higbee, James and Ann Higgins, Doreen Hinkle, Max and Phyllis Hoffman, Frank and Thelma Holan, Mr. Victor R. Holland, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Willard R. Hollenberg, Mr. Toby W. Holliday, John M. Holzinger, James and Jean Hooper, Lee and Roseann
Hopper, Desiree and Travis Horner, Candice D. Hovey, Mr. David H. Howell, Thomas and Vernell Huffer, Dan and Phyllis Hughes, Gary and Monica Ignatoff, Jeffrey and Kathleen Inglesby, Jr., Thomas and Catherine James, George and Patricia Johnson, Nancy L. K. Dean Helms Consulting Kane, Mr. and Mrs. John Karrh, Sr., Dr. Bruce W. Kaskey, Vern C. Kaster, Jack and Joan E. Kaz & Associates Keaton, William and Amy Kemp, Louis and Janice King, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Francis King, Richard and Cynthia Kinkead, H. Denniston and Barbara Kipp, Donald and Betty Kirkwood, Merlyn and Jerriann Kirtley, George and Madeline Koch, Peter and Patricia H. Koepke, Charles & Ann Kole, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Korb, George and Pamela Kouvel, Jack and Maureen Kruger, Paul and Sally Krupp, Joseph M. Kunian, Donald L. Laist, Frederick Lauback, Scott and Barbara Lavish, Edward and Johanna Leone, Mr. Guilio A. Levy, Margaret Cook Lieb, Donald and Nancy Like, R. Keith The Lindgren Group Lominack Kolman Smith Architects, LLC Lowell, Darrel & Rebecca
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T h a nk s to our donor s w h o w ish ed to remain an o n y m o u s ! Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Katie Hurley Jewelry Katie McGee Photography Kelly, William and Christina Kitchens on the Square Koehler, Jane Kole, Jeff and LeeAnn Koller, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Konter, Stan Kristine Kennedy Jewelry Kronowitz, Mr. Ronald A. Landings Golf Pro Shop Larch, Charlotte Lawton, Laura C. Leopold’s Ice Cream, Inc. Leopold, Stratton Levy, David and Jane Townsend Littlefield, Lori and Jerry Lost & Found Fine Art, Julie Poloso Lovelane Designs Macchiaverna, Francesca and John L. Garceau The Magic Puppet Toys and Gifts Magnolia Grill Catering Mamalakis, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Manker Landscape, LLC The Mansion on Forsyth Park Martin Marietta Corp. McAlister, Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. McIntosh, Sharon Mermaid Cottages Moore, Cornelius and Jane Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Ron The Morris Family Charitable Foundation National Distributing Company National Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, William Day Chapter Nichols, Haywood and Judy NLaws Produce NOLAjane North Island Kayak Palm Beach Tan Parker Bass Photography Paterson, Jessica Pearson, Ben Petersen, Dr. Bert M. Philbin, Kimberly Phillips, Michael and Angela Photos by Rich Burkhart Planters Inn Port City Logistics Pure Barre Quinby, Amy and Gordon Raffetto, Elizabeth Revival Fest Reynolds, Dr. Robert Rhangos, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William Rigby, Patricia Roberson, John Ronberg, Howard and Maribeth Rookstool, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Rosenblum, David Sabre Technologies Salon Aqua Salty Suit, Inc. Savannah Bee Company Savannah Candy Kitchen Savannah Car Wash The Savannah Community Foundation Savannah Craft Brew Fest
Savannah Distributing Savannah Event Catering Savannah Food and Wine Festival Savannah General Pulaski Committee Savannah Music Festival Savannah PediCab Savannah Pilots Association Savannah Sons of Liberty Savannah Quarters Country Club Savannah Theatre Savannah Volunteer Guards Sawyer, Debra M. Scanlon, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Scribble Art Studio Sentient Bean Silver Lining Spa Skidaway Island State Park Smelly Goat Soap Smith Brothers Butcher Shop Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Scott W. Snapology Solomons, Jr., Philip and Cathy Sons of the American Revolution, National Society North Carolina Society Athens Chapter Button Gwinnett Chapter Edward Telfair Chapter Sons of the Revolution in the State of Georgia Sorry Charlie’s Southeast Builders, Inc. Spa Bleu Spare Time Pro Shop St. Andrews Society of Savannah Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank C.
Stefani Ashley Photography Sticky Fingers BBQ Stilwell, Mrs. Julie M. Stuckey, Ms. Jill Taco Bell Taylor, Mr. Kyle Tipton Family Association Tito’s Handmade Vodka United Daughters of the Confederacy, Chapter #2 VEM Southeast Office Verdant Kitchen Villa Savannah Waggoner, Mrs. V. Suzann Walker, Gilbert Welch, William Costa and Meredith The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa Whelen’s Furniture White, Ben and Julie Whole Foods Wiggins, Jr., Mr. Tony L. Willems, Mr. & Mrs. Antenor William E. and Audrine C. Honey Foundation, Inc. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Wolfgang, Leslie and Thomas Worrall, Michael S. Harbin and Rowena C. Wright, Thomas and Marilyn Yelo Creations Young, Mr. & Mrs. David Young, Dick and Nancy
thank you
These donations, made in honor of Earl, support Pin Point Heritage Museum. Coastal Heritage Society would like to thank the Earl Haynes Tribute Committee: Tom & Martie Thomas, Jim Hazel, Tom Macek, Jack Hart, Tom Glaser, and The Landings community for their outstanding support. Lowell, David and Dawn Lumazza, Mrs. Jeannie Lundin, Roger and Sharon Lutton, James and Glenda Macek, Thomas and Karen Maguire, Col. and Mrs. Roger F. Marchand, Doug and Brenda Martin, William T. and Argeri M. Marwitz, Antoinette S. Mason, Mr. Frank H. Massey, Betty and Con Maurer, John and Gail McAlpin, Philip and Elizabeth McCulloch, Donald and Margaret McGowan, Jean and Joe McGuffin, Karen and Gary McKay, D. Brian and Karen McLearn, Michael B. Meyer, William E. and Patricia R. Michigan, Stephen & Eileen Michna, Bob and Carole Miller, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Minor, Nancy E. Mitchell, Peter and Loretta Molella, Louis and Geraldine Molnar, Richard and Mary Moncure, Dr. and Mrs. Asby Montana, Jerome and Barbara Morgan, Larry and Sheron Muller, John and Nancy Munroe, Jack and Diane Myers, Richard and Rhea Nack, Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Nancy and Lawrence Gutstein Family Fund Newbrey, Mr. James A. Newman, Michael and Margaret Nichols, James and Elissa Nickels, Robert and Carol O’Brien, Charles and Mari O’Connor, J. Timothy and Margie O’Heaney, Anne O’Leary, Walter and Shirley
Olen, Kathleen and Douglas O’Malley, James and Maryanne Orr, James and Charlotte Ost, Michael and Judith Ann Owens, Hollis and Brian Pattin, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. August K. Pekarski, Mr. Robert A. Pero, Wayne and Dorothy Pickworth, Wallace and Hannah Pister, Larry E. Pittsford, Paul and Patricia Pohl, John and Kathleen Policinski, Henry and Marion Pomeroy, William K. Powell, Jr., Mr. Frank McKinnon Powley, Bruce C. Purdum, Timothy and Milena Quigley, Eamonn and Barbara Quinn, Douglas J. and Diane AnkeleQuirk, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William Rabold, Mr. and Mrs. Gary P. Raffe, Charles and Olivia Rall, Kenneth and Elaine Randy and Valerie Stolt Fund Reardon, Walter and Janet Reese, Jr., Mr. Joseph H. Reitman, Daniel and Diane Resler, David and Joan Rich, James and Linda Roberts, Tom and Emily Robinson, Ray and Arlane Roehm, Jr., Macdonell and Nancy Romanos, Jack and Mary Rotary Club of Skidaway Island Rowland, Richard and Grace Ruby, Edward and Linda Ruddy, Barbara and Michael Russell, Mrs. Cindy A. Salus, Katheryn & Samuel Sanders, Norman and Renee Sassano, Carl and Barbara J. Savage, Christine S.
Schafer, Mr. Thomas W. Schilly, Ralph and Margaret Schneidewind, Bruce and Sherry Schoenwald, Donald and Mary Schutts, Alan and Barbara Schwind, John and Karen Seaton, Charles and Nell Seeley, David and Janet Shantz, Thomas A. and Helen S. Shaw, Jr., William and Barbara Sheils, Jr., Dr. Andrew T. Shockley, Kay T. Sinclair, Scudder and Susan Sisk, Robert and Anna Skinner, Roger and Elizabeth Slagel, Robert and Marilyn Smith, Jr., Channing and Elizabeth Smith, Mr. James and Louise Smith, Mr. Robert F. Snyder, Philip and Susan Sobke, MG (RET) John F. and Marilyn H. Soderberg, Paul and Jacqueline
Taylor, Thomas and Victoria Thomas, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. H. Emerson Thorne, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tonroe, John and Eileen Toole, Elizabeth M. Townsend, III, Mr. and Mrs. Almon Townson, Peggy and Michael Triozzi, Donna S. Turk, Ken and Linda Turner Golf Group, Inc. Tyson, Joseph and Sally Tyson, William and Melissa Ulmer, William H. Wagner, Thomas and Louise Ware, Fletcher and Gudrun Warfield, Terry and Lynn Weber, Dennis & Barbara Weber, Ronald and Cheryl Wedge, John H. and Patricia Rigby Weinhauer, Robert and Sue Robin Welsh, William and Anne Werneke, Michael and Barbara
"My hope is that the museum will continue forever, long after I am gone. To do something like this is just special, it means something." -Earl Haynes Solinski, H. Mano and Brigitta Spearman, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Staimer, George and Carole Steinfeldt, Dr. Michel and Arlene Stephens, Gerlald and Helen Sterritt, H. William and Sharon Stout, Elizabeth T. Stout, Mr. William S. Sturtz, Beverly and Donald Sunshine, Gary and Patricia Suttle, C. H. and Marilyn Tapley, Mrs. Edward and Isabelle Tarjan, Robert and Elizabeth
Westhelle, Kent and Beverly White, Ben and Julie White, Larry and Sandra Wilson, Kathleen M. The Winfield Foundation Wirth, Dr. and Mrs. Fremont P. Word, III, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Wright, William and Alice Young, Alexander and Margaret Young, Joe and Carol Young, Richard and Gaylen Zentmayer, Donna L. Zugel, Frank and Nancy
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F i na nc i a l 2015 was an outstanding fiscal year for CHS. Virtually every area of operation saw improved performance. Incomes were up almost universally, while a concerted effort to cut costs saw significant decreases in expense. All site operations earned net revenues except for Savannah Children’s Museum (SCM). Because it takes time for a new museum to build an audience and base for booked programs, field trips and other business, this startup deficit was expected. In 2013, its first full operational year, SCM saw negative net of nearly $78,000. Each year has seen the significant gains anticipated, and 2015 ended with only a $17,199 shortfall. We expect to close the gap in 2016. Through expansion of our educational programs and increased partnerships, Coastal Heritage Society was awarded over $27,000 in grant support in 2015. The Arts Ashore Legacy Fund awarded funds through The Savannah Community Foundation in support of the Carts with Heart outreach program, which launched in February 2016. Georgia Humanities Council awarded support for Coastal Heritage Society’s annual Lecture Series: Revolutionary Perspectives, Staples Foundation’s 2 Million and Change campaign awarded support to Savannah Children’s Museum to provide Summer Camps for underserved or at-risk children through Boys & Girls Club of Bulloch County, and vital hands-on educational field trips for over 60 Title 1 first grade classes were made possible through support from Gulfstream Aerospace, Inc., The Alan S. Gaynor Fund and The Hodge Foundation, Inc.
2015 Total Income - $4,219,645
Operations $4,500,000 $4,000,000
9%
$3,500,000 $3,000,000
44%
20%
16%
$2,500,000
3%
Project Rev and Mgt Fees
Booked Programs
Contributions
Membership
Admissions
Retail Sales
Restaurant Sales
Other Income
$500,000 $-
2014
11%
Travel and Meetings Other Expenses 69%
(Janitorial/Housekeeping, Business License & Registration, Vehicle Rep/Maint)
Total Assets
Total Liabilities
December 31, 2014
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$1,528,279
Facilities, Landscaping & Equipment Professional Services
$239,135
Operating Expenses
$463,552
Salaries
$1,991,830
6%
$2,245,021
Financial Position
1%
12%
Jan-Dec 15
$2,484,156
1%
2015
Jan - Dec 14
Site Rental
2015 Total Expenses - $3,502,616
Income
$1,000,000
1%
Expenses
$1,500,000
2%
Income
2%
Expenses
$2,000,000
4%
Total Equity
December 31, 2015
Ma rke ti ng a nd Vi s i b i l i ty The feasibility study conducted for Coastal Heritage Society determined that most people were “unfamiliar with the mission, vision and impact and of Coastal Heritage Society as a vital resource in relation to other Savannah institutions.” This established a direct need for a Public Relations and Marketing team member to generate awareness about Coastal Heritage Society and build recognition and credibility for the nonprofit, beginning with the local Savannah community and branching out regionally, nationally and even internationally. We started this process by hiring a PR & Marketing Director to begin building brand recognition through public relations, advertising, and marketing efforts, while assisting with guiding the social media channels. All images, graphics and branding were designed to reflect the new mission.
Media Impressions June 19th - July 19th 45,062
Media coverage includes: WJCL, Connect Savannah, and Do Savannah
July 19th - August 19th 36,687 August 19th - September 19th
Media coverage includes: WJCL, Connect Savannah, and Do Savannah
60,360
Media coverage includes: Savannah Morning News and WTOC
September 19th - October 19th 30,042 October 19th - November 19th
Media coverage includes: Savannah Morning News and Connect Savannah
Media coverage includes: GPB, WJCL, WTOC, WSAV, WTVM, Do Savannah, SavannahNow, Island Packet
90,902
November 19th - December 19th
239,245
Media coverage includes: WJCL, WSAV, WTOC, SavannahNow, Do S avannah, Savannah Morning News, Visit Savannah Blog and The South Magazine, p lus advertising in the Visit Savannah Guide and Savannah Stories.
The media impression numbers depict an increase in people informed on Coastal Heritage Society’s messages and branding. The numbers represent actual people coming into contact with our marketing content.
Facebook Event Page Reach 414,000 people
at Georgia State Railroad Museum
15,000 people A Magical Adventure!
The increase in interaction with our social media site and event pages shows that growing numbers of people are recognizing Coastal Heritage Society and the high quality events we produce. The interaction on these pages are a strong indicator of an increase in recognition, particularly in the Savannah community.
@CHSgeorgia gained 536 new followers in 2015 and had 8,400 impressions by December 2015.
2015 Page Likes CHS
1461
1753
SHM
773
1158
SCM
4024
5023
GSRM
1518
2698
OFJ
1675
2387
PPHM
622
878
January 2015
December 2015 (year end total)
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Pl a n n i n g fo r the F uture When children are admitted to the hospital for serious or critical illnesses, they are rarely provided an opportunity to continue their education, even if informally. It was for this reason that Savannah Children's Museum and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire began their partnership in late 2015 and established “Carts with Heart”, a program that provides an opportunity to continue hands-on art education to children receiving care at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. This program is made possible through the Savannah Community Foundation's Arts Ashore Legacy Fund, and will continue through December 2016. Through community support Coastal Heritage Society plans to continue this meaningful program.
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Cultured Coast 2016 will see an engaging new series of events for adults as part of our Cultured Coast program that will include a wide array of social events designed in the spirit of connecting with the community, providing educational opportunities, and promoting active participation among CHS's membership. We hope you will join us for the first Cultured Coast event of the year, “Martinis at the Mansion” on Wednesday, May 18th at the Mansion on Forsyth Park.
Cultured COAST
Ward Houses As part of its master plan, Coastal Heritage Society will adaptively reuse two historic Railroad Ward houses to offer visitors and the community an opportunity to be immersed in daily life as working-class citizens of late 19th and mid-20th centuries. Expansion of this program will continue into 2016 with additional interior and exterior improvements to the buildings and development of interpretive programs and tours.
Smart Start According to a survey conducted in 2010 by Savannah/Chatham Community Indicators Database, one in three children in Chatham County is overweight. This problem disproportionately affects children in urban low-income, underserved communities. They have the least access to fresh, healthy foods and health education, both at school and in the home. Savannah Children’s Museum is committed to serving as an educational resource, informing children of healthy food options, exposing them to fresh foods, and providing them with tools to incorporate healthy foods into their diets. Through a new series of engaging and educational health-focused activities, called Smart Start Nutrition Programs, SCM will engage children from a young age with fresh food and increase the likelihood that they will embrace healthier food and as a lifelong habit. Several nutrition outreach initiatives are also underway in conjunction with our Smart Start programs.
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M a k e a D i ffe re nc e Your support directly impacts educational programs, community outreach, exhibitions and necessary operational costs. You, our partners, can help as we move forward with new initiatives while continuing to provide significant educational opportunities for the community, and help us make the biggest impact through education, preservation and presentation of historic cultural resources in Georgia and adjacent regions.
“My family and I enjoy Savannah Children's Museum because there is always an opportunity to learn and with that learning is discovery and FUN!!! ” -KevIvy PlusTwo SCM TripAdvisor reviewer
Individual Giving
Donations from individuals and families are vital to Coastal Heritage Society. Gifts from generous donors provide support for six museums and historic sites, where we offer world-class educational and cultural experiences. Donations above and beyond membership dues help our organization develop the exhibits, programs, activities and events that make CHS a community cornerstone.
Annual Gifts
Annual gifts provide critical funding for ongoing preservation efforts. Donors help CHS to grow, conserve our unique collection of artifacts from Savannah's past, and develop meaningful, engaging and educational programs, as well as fund essential operational costs. All annual gifts to CHS are tax deductible.*
Upper-Level Membership
All upper-level membership categories—Sustaining, Preservationist, and Sponsor—come with an exclusive suite of benefits that allow you and your family to experience six unique sites again and again throughout the year, while providing critical support for programs, exhibits and preservation. Coastal Heritage Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported in part by membership contributions. Upper-level memberships are partially tax deductible.*
Campaign Giving
Support the Fort
Coastal Heritage Society generates fundraising campaigns tailored to meet the needs of specific projects and programs. From Old Fort Jackson's Support the Fort campaign to Savannah Children's Museum's upcoming Phase Next campaign, each endeavor allows for a unique and tangible way to preserve and expand our area's exceptional heritage.
OLD FORT JACKSON
*Please consult your tax advisor.
Thank you for your generosity, and we look forward to sharing the Coastal Heritage Society experience with you and your family.
Catherine Duffy, Membership and Development Coordinator (912) 651-6840 ext. 301 membership@chsgeorgia.org
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