Discoveries Magazine - Winter 2017/18

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ANNUAL GALA EVENTS Raise Funds for Science Education

CODING MADE SWEET AT THE CUBE WITH RASPBERRY PI

Early Learning:

A Critical Investment for Our Future

Next Generation Science Standards: What You Need to Know

Start off the New Year with

HEALTHY HABITS in your home

From the Cube

WINTER 2017 Managing Editor Brie Griset Smith bgrisetsmith@discoverycube.org Associate Editors Shannon Clafford sclafford@discoverycube.org Stephanie Curtis scurtis@discoverycube.org Lisa Duncan lduncan@discoverycube.org Phuong To pto@discoverycube.org Creative Direction and Design Rocket Science Media Group Low & Joe Creative Contributing Writers Brie Griset Smith, Mike Fuhr, Shannon Clafford, Heather Harwell, Cathy McClure, Stephanie Curtis, Dr. Patricia Riba, Tina Rolewicz, Maria Elena Serratos, Phuong To, Janet Yamaguchi, Greg Cohen, Laura Schmidl, Jessica Santana Photography Ann Chatillon, Matt Fukushima, John Dlugolecki Photography, Cube Staff Pre Press and Printing The Printery – Irvine, California Discovery Cube of Orange County is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1989 doing business as Discovery Science Foundation.

DISCOVERIES is currently published once per year. Publisher is Discovery Cube of Orange County, at 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705, 714-542-CUBE (2823). Periodicals postage paid at Santa Ana, California, U.S.A. POSTMASTER:

5 Board of Directors 6 CEO’s Letter 16 Calendar of Events

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24 The Innovators 26 2017 Annual Fund Donors

Features

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8 Raspberry Jam Spreads the Love of Coding to Orange County

10 Early Learning: A Critical Investment for Our Future

12 Be a Healthy Eating Role Model 15 Dive into Hands-On Learning!

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18 Meet Our Road Warriors!

19 Moment of Science: Flower Inspection

20 Discovery Cube OC Gala 21 Sun Basket 22 Discovery Cube LA Gala

Our Core Initiatives

Send address changes to: Development Department 2500 N. Main Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 © 2017 Discovery Science Foundation.

All rights reserved.

STEM PROFICIENCY

EARLY LEARNING

HEALTHY LIVING

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

OUR MISSION is to inspire and educate young minds through engaging, science-based programs and exhibits to create a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

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TOTAL CUBE IMPACT:

1,107,520

DISCOVERY CUBE LOS ANGELES

Total Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,683

Students on Field Trips Teachers Supported • Professional Development Workshops • Teacher’s Night Out

35,530 299 69 230

DISCOVERY CUBE ORANGE COUNTY DISCOVERY CUBE’S OCEAN QUEST

Total Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 527,971

Students on Field Trips Teachers Supported • Professional Development Workshops • Teacher’s Night Out Additional Outreach in Southern California Classrooms

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iscovery Cube thanks our donors and supporters for their continued contribution and support! What started out as a humble mobile unit containing hands-on sciencebased exhibits in Costa Mesa has grown to three permanent campuses. Discovery Cube continues to focus on educating and inspiring young minds with innovative and interactive programs and exhibits.

This past year we were excited to be able to impact over 1.1 million visitors, students, and teachers within our three campuses and through our educational outreach programs across Southern California. We would not be able to create this amazing impact without your support!

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62,458 1,135 795 340 377,866

DISCOVERY CUBE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ORANGE COUNTY Rick Baily Chair Community Leader Jeff Reeves Vice Chair Partner in Charge Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Cindy Omiya Secretary Senior Vice President & Controller The Capital Group Companies Joe Adams Officer at Large Chief Executive Officer Discovery Science Foundation Jeff Benck Officer at Large President & Chief Executive Officer Lantronix

Amy Kavanaugh Senior Vice President Communications & Public Affairs Dine Equity Inc.

Dan Sheridan Principal Hoffman Strategy Group

Karl Kreutziger President CW Driver Companies

Mark Skaist Partner Corporate Department Stradling

Rich Linting Community Leader

Del Stagg, Ph.D. Community Leader

Steven Litchfield Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer Microsemi, Corp.

Tom Turner Director of Instruction Orange County Department of Education

Steve Marconi Folino Family Foundation

Yasith Weerasuriya Chief Executive Officer Stanbridge University

Gregg Martin Vice President of Engineering & BDS Technology for Phantom Works, The Boeing Company

EMERITUS BOARD

Linda S. Mayer Community Leader

Mr. Jonathan Blum Tricon Global Restaurants

Dan Bolar Officer at Large Partner Bolar Hirsch & Jennings LLP

Robert Myers Small Business Strategy and Development Leader West Coast Region Wells Fargo

Mr. Robert Howard Howard & Howard, Inc.

Tom McDorman Officer at Large Vice President Western Digital

Douglas M. Pasquale Chief Executive Officer Capstone Enterprises Corporation

Anderee Berengian Managing Director Rezven Partners

The Honorable Miguel A. Pulido Mayor City of Santa Ana

Mark Clemens Managing Partner KPMG, LLP Tim Collins Principal TC Collins & Associates Michael G. Connolly Community Leader James Dierking Assistant General Counsel Fluor Corporation Kendra M. Doyel Group Vice President Public Relations & Government Ralphs Grocery Company Timothy Henderson Chief Executive Officer Turnoutt, Inc. Emily Horowitz Vice President Horowitz Group Carl Jordan Senior Vice President & Regional Manager, Orange County / San Diego US Bank

James “Walkie” Ray General Partner Sanderson J. Ray Development Maria Rigatti Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Edison International David E. Rofsky Senior Vice President Global Commercial Banking Bank of America Greg Rohl Western Regional President & Partner, Rohl, LLC. Stanton Rowe Corporate Vice President Advanced Technology & Chief Scientific Officer Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Mr. Robert Ihrke Palmieri, Tyler, Wiener Wilhelm & Waldron Mr. William Jacoby Community Leader Mrs. Karen (Johnson) Cohoe Founder Discovery Science Center Mr. Thomas D. Peckenpaugh Jackson, DeMarco & Peckenpaugh Ms. Catherine Thyen Community Leader

LOS ANGELES Pedram Salimpour, MD Chair President & Commissioner LA Fire & Police Pensions Board The Honorable Wendy Greuel Vice Chair Community Leader Kathy Bañuelos Secretary Counsel of Legal & Government Affairs NBC Universal Tim McCallion Treasurer Community Leader Joe Adams Officer at Large Chief Executive Officer Discovery Science Foundation Canise Arredondo Senior Vice President Global Risk Management The Capital Group Companies, Inc. Kelly Cheeseman Chief Operating Officer AEG Sports Bruce Corwin President Metropolitan Theaters Melanie Coto President Coto Foundation Beth Ginzinger Vice President Provider Joint Ventures West Region, Vivity offered by Anthem Anthony Mueller President Spectrolab, Inc. (a Boeing Company) Dennis Oleesky Senior Lending Officer Bank of America The Honorable Alex Padilla The Secretary of State of California Miguel Santana President & Chief Executive Officer Fairplex Anthony Sciarrino Senior Vice President Global Commercial Banking Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Rodger Schwecke Vice President Customer Solutions Southern California Gas Company

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FROM THE CEO

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s of this past year, the Discovery Science Foundation is proudly comprised of three distinct sites:

Discovery Cube Orange County, Discovery Cube Los Angeles, And our newest site in Newport Beach, Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest.

Together, Discovery Cube’s staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers are dedicated every day of the year to carrying out our mission to: • Advance STEM in schools through field trips, professional development, outreach programs, and afterschool programs.

• Deliver world class exhibitions to the public, and to make such exhibits like Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit and The Boeing Company’s Above and Beyond accessible to students and families of all economic backgrounds.

• Provide healthy living education for children and families in our community through programs such as the Petersonville Healthy Kitchen, and the Science of Hockey with our friends the Anaheim Ducks & LA Kings.

• Generate public awareness to make a positive impact on the environment through programs such as the Eco Challenge, RecycLA, and Ocean Quest’s Dive into Citizen Science Program.

Today science is needed more than ever as our communities have been badly shaken by our planet with the tragic earthquake in Mexico, hurricanes pounding the United States and Caribbean Islands, and devastating wildfires throughout California. In November, I had the chance to meet with people who survived these experiences. These are difficult times and yet through advances in science and our own resolve to learn, we can do more to advance Southern California’s safety and protect its people in the future.

Our three sites collectively educate over one million people each year. Therefore, it is quite possible that one of our students or visitors can be one of the minds that come up with advancements benefitting us all.

As a force for science education, the Cube can be a foundation in which learning advances our daily lives in the years to come. That’s our vision: Inspiring, Educating, and Impacting. Leading the next generation to use science to make the world a better place. The Cube as a collection of three is in its early years. With your support and care our full impact is just beginning and our future is filled with promise.

On behalf of all who work, volunteer and serve, I invite you to join us now on our journey to inspire and educate in order to set in motion a positive impact on our world of which we can all be proud.

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SPREADS THE LOVE OF CODING TO ORANGE COUNTY Jam is great on bread and butter – and “jamming” with a Raspberry Pi can make sure kids add coding to their STEM diet.

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une 21, 2017 marked the inaugural Raspberry Jam at Discovery Cube Orange County where kids and their families learned to love coding on the cute, affordable Raspberry Pi.™ This tiny, but mighty computer was designed by Broadcom engineer Eben Upton to help people of all

ages learn about computing in a fun and user-friendly way – a skill set kids need to earn their bread and butter in the 21st century.

Over 700 attendees jammed with pi-enthusiasts from Orange County education and community organizations to learn the endless possibilities when coding with

S T EM PR O FI C I ENC Y

Thank You

Verizon Foundation!

Discovery Cube Los Angeles thanks the Verizon Foundation for supporting our Raspberry Pi technology summer camp in July. Because of the generosity of Verizon, 16 middle school students the Raspberry Pi from lighting up LEDs, to making music and playing games, to using coding to facilitate their projects at the Orange County Science & Engineering Fair.

Attendees also learned about local coding classes, camps, science fairs and Girl Scout badges where they can pick up coding skills in new and fun ways. We hope to “jam� with you in March 2018 as the Raspberry Jam returns to Discovery Cube for a free family event!

from the PUC Community Middle Charter School were able to attend and learn the science of basic coding and computing through the Raspberry Pi training camp. On hand to meet the students were Eric Reed, Vice President of Entertainment and Tech Policy, Sarah Seinfeld, Asst.

Principal of PUSD and Tim McCallion,

For more information on technology programs and Raspberry Pi, please contact Education Manager Ashley Ukleja at aukleja@discoverycube.org.

Discovery Cube Los Angeles Board Treasurer and Community Leader Tim McCallion, Board Treasurer, Sarah Seinfeld, Asst. Principal and Eric Reed, Vice President, Entertainment and Tech Policy.

Verizon Foundation

(recently retired Verizon).

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EAR LY LEAR NI NG

Early Learning

A Critical Investment for Our Future

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iscovery Cube’s Futuros Radiantes or “Bright Futures” program aims to provide parents with skills and tools to help their children succeed in kindergarten by focusing on these four areas:

• Kindergarten readiness (including the importance of consistent school attendance) • Complex language skills • Number sense • Science-thinking skills STEM education is an important component of Futuros Radiantes to help grow strong communicators, creative individuals, critical-thinkers, problem-solvers, and team-players.

While many people are aware of the issues associated with high school drop-out rates and the negative impact that has on high school students, many are not aware that mathematical knowledge at kindergarten entry is the strongest predictor of children’s later school achievement…in fact it is a stronger indicator than reading skills! In addition, kindergarten success in math is also an early predictor for attaining a financially successful career.

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One of the focus areas during the Futuros Radiantes program is not only teaching parents about this research, but also showing them how to weave number sensebased activities into their child’s day-to-day activities. Activities as simple as having the children help set the table; for example, if there are four family members, I need to put one plate on the table for each person, along with one fork per person, one napkin per person, and so forth, strengthening the child’s understanding of numbers.

“Mathematical knowledge at kindergarten entry is the strongest predictor of children’s later school achievement” A young child whose parenting adult (mother, father, grandparent, etc.) speaks not only more complex words directed at the child, but a greater variety of words, will have increased language abilities, including quick word recognition and the ability to apply words by putting them in context. Research shows that a young child’s vocabulary size

and understanding of complex words are an early predictor of academic achievement, particularly at the third grade where children move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” and also in middle school grade levels.

In fact, it is not a child’s ability to read words, but for them to comprehend what they are reading (due to their large vocabulary and complex language abilities) that is an early predictor of academic success and graduation from not just high school, but from university as well.

Another component of Futuros Radiantes incorporates reading stories with rich language to one’s children. Parents are given storybooks to start their children’s own personal library; parents are taught story-telling techniques, associated with aspects of Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts; and parents are encouraged to talk to their children with adult level language.

These are the three areas children ages 0-5 need to focus on in their mental and physical development.

EAT, SLEEP, PLAY

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iscovery Cube Orange County is excited to announce the opening of phase one of our newest upcoming permanent exhibit, “Eat Well, Sleep Well, Play Well,” focusing on Early Learning, Healthy Living and STEM Proficiency. In close collaboration with the Children & Families Commission and the support of the Horowitz Group, the Orange County Department of Education and Wells Fargo, the Cube’s newest exhibit will be housed in the Horowitz Hall of Early Learning and will ultimately feature three distinct areas highlighting each aspect.

Hosted by a cast of four warm and welcoming characters (Astronaut, Doctor, Dragon, and Frog) children and families will be guided through useful health tips and information.

The “Eat Well” area will have interactive screens and tables that teach children how to make healthy food selections and how they help fuel and energize their

Early Learning Champion Announced!

bodies to help them grow strong.

We are currently fundraising for the “Sleep Well” section of our exhibit which will highlight the importance of a good night’s sleep and how bedtime routines, including reading together, can create a calming environment. We truly appreciate the Orange County Department of Education providing a lead matching gift of $66,800 to make this exciting part of our exhibit come to life.

The “Play Well” section will promote physical activities like dancing, running, jumping, and various other forms of movement.

Children will learn how to keep their hearts and bodies strong through active play. Feel free to let loose with your children as they dance, run, and jump their way to a healthy lifestyle!

Come join us next spring when the Eat Well portion of our exhibit opens with your early learner!

The Orange County Department of Education donated $200,000 to directly fund the awardwinning Futuros Radiantes/ Bright Futures program affecting low-income Latino parents of preschoolers as well as to fund a portion of the “Eat Well, Play Well, Sleep Well” exhibition dedicated to early learners set to open next spring.

“We are truly grateful for our partnership with the Orange County Department of Education. Their transformative investment through this award-winning program will help a greater number of local children achieve proficiency in school readiness skills that will fuel their future success.”

– Brie Griset Smith,

Vice President, Discovery Science Foundation

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Be a H Healthy Eating Role Model

ealthy eating begins with parents and guardians. Parents and guardians are role models and the most important influence in their children’s lives. The family, children and adults, should all be following the same principles for healthy living.

Modeling healthy eating habits supports and encourages the development of healthy behaviors in children.

If they see it modeled at home, children will best understand the important message of eating healthy.

• Parents should decide what food is purchased and when and where food is served.

• Let children decide what to eat, or whether or not to eat each food.

• Try new foods together but do not force your children to try them.

• Show ways for managing stress that do not include eating.

• Encourage children to help prepare meals, set the table and help with dishes.

• Don’t worry if a child occasionally doesn’t eat a meal or snack.

• Never use food as a tool for bargaining, as a bribe, or for discipline.

• Enjoy your meals – positive attitudes are contagious!

It is important for everyone to drink enough water to avoid dehydration. This can sometimes be hard, especially for those who have a hard time drinking plain water.

Infusing your water with mixed fruits and/or herbs is a fun and refreshing way to add flavor without extra calories and sugar.

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Priorities for Good Health AVOID SUGARY FOODS AND DRINKS, KEEP THEM OUT OF THE HOUSE EVEN IF THEY ARE HOMEMADE! Including, but not limited to: soda, fruit

punch, flavored waters, donuts, cakes, cookies, sweet or processed cereal, ice cream, candy, and chocolate.

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SCREEN TIME No more than 1 hour per day. Turn off all

electronic devices during meal time. Avoid screen time for infants and toddlers. Naturally, children learn more when they are co-viewing with a parent or guardian. Select educational programs or apps and ask questions. Engage your children to become a healthy media consumer.

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GET THE FAMILY MOVING! Move, play, and have fun!

Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily.

Take a walk after dinner or dance around in your living room.

We thank the Children and Families Commission for making this publication possible.

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ENVI R O NM ENTAL S T EWAR D SH I P

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Coming Soon to a Classroom Near You

“Utilizing Ocean Quest’s education vessel, Dylan

Ayres, students and teachers will help

gather real data in the

field, which includes: plankton sampling,

water quality testing,

and notable behaviors

of people using the

Newport Bay.”

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n 2013, the California State Board of Education adopted Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for its K-12 public schools to help improve test scores. Set to be fully implemented in school by 2018, teachers are expected to teach students content and processdriven methodologies instead of memorization of facts.

NGSS incorporates three dimensions: Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Science and Engineering Practices describe the behaviors scientists engage in when they investigate and theorize.

Crosscutting Concepts link applications across all domains of science (life science, physical science, earth and space science), such as patterns, cause and effect, and stability and change.

Disciplinary Core Ideas focus on the most important aspects of science. These standards give educators the flexibility to design classroom learning experiences that stimulate students’ interests in science and prepares them for college, careers, and citizenship.

If the nation is to compete and lead in the global economy and students are to be able to pursue expanding employment opportunities in science-related

that 1 in 4

Americans

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believe the sun

revolves around the Earth?

FACT: The Earth actually revolves around the sun.

fields, all students must have a solid K–12 science education that prepares them for college and careers.

At Discovery Cube, we strive to be a premiere resource for schools and teachers in implementing and teaching NGSS through our exhibits and programs. We aim to constantly provide a connection between what is being taught and learned, why it matters, and how it can be applied. Each of our exhibits are aligned with multiple standards and for various grade levels. Our new interactive field trip demonstrations are aligned

with NGSS to better emphasize science concepts and linkages.

Guided field trips to our science centers emphasize the science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts that are applicable for each exhibit and demonstration. To help with field trip preparation, teachers are provided with support to facilitate a grade-specific visitation aligned with standards for each of our exhibits.

Together with schools, teachers and YOU, we will help to successfully implement and teach NGSS!

Dive into Hands-On Learning!

Our new “Dive into Citizen Science” education program located at Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest, is a combined experience of field studies and on-the-ocean boat trips, where students and teachers will be immersed into marine science concepts and tactics, while learning a variety of skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, and analysis.

Utilizing Ocean Quest’s education vessel, Dylan Ayres, students and teachers will help gather real data in the field, which includes: plankton sampling, water quality testing, and notable behaviors of people using the Newport Bay. The project will span 36 months and is expected to impact over 40 teachers, 1,200 students and the community at large.

This program received two transformational gifts of $550,000 from the Hoag Foundation and $165,000 from an anonymous donor to go towards the development and implementation of this unique program.

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Calendar of Events HOLIDAY 2017

At Discovery Cube OC & LA November 24 – December 31 Aprons on, scientists! Head into the world of the classic holiday structure: the gingerbread house! Engineered one wall at a time, these sweet creations and more are featured during the Science of Gingerbread.

Engineer an edible car out of holiday treats and compete in the Gingerbread Derby, catch our new stage show Sweet Structures: Science of Engineering, and meet Santa Claus in Gingerbread Village! (see website for dates/times)

Holidays at Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest Saturdays & Sundays, November 24 – December 31 Celebrate the holidays in sunny Newport Beach with family fun for all ages. Festive activities and photo opportunities include: holiday cookie decorating, origami ornament making, color mixing, build tables, Catenary Arch design, and a Santa Claus meetand-greet.

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DECEMBER 16 - JANUARY 7

Closed in Orange County Dec 18-21 Snow is coming to Orange County and Los Angeles, so bundle up and investigate the science behind ramps and friction, snow play, and tubing. Slide down a 75-foot ramp on an inflatable tube, build snowmen, and sled in real snow during a family-fun day without leaving Southern California!

DISCOVERY CUBE OC

JANUARY 20 – SEPTEMBER 9

This multisensory expedition introduces children to tropical rainforests around the world, highlights the challenges facing these unique ecological wonders, and suggests ways that people can make a difference.

MARCH 3 FROM 10AM – 2PM

MARCH 24 – APRIL 8

Join Parenting OC’s free event at Discovery Cube and check out everything from popular characters to schools and camps!

Plus, enter your cute kid in the annual Cute Kid Cover Contest!

Watch the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show as bubble-scientist Deni Yang performs tricks and stunts with smoking bubbles, spinning bubbles, bouncing bubbles, and a laser light show. Then, learn the science behind the show with hands-on activities!

SCIENCE SUNDAYS

JANUARY 27 – MAY 13

DISCOVERY CUBE LA

NOW – JANUARY 15

Calling all doctors-in-training, Doc McStuffins needs your help! Visit the McStuffins Toy Hospital E.R., Pet Vet, and Nursery to learn the daily duties of a doc, healthy habits, empathy, and nurturing care.

Step into the action and learn about the science behind the fastest game on ice! On the second Sunday of every month, visitors to Discovery Cube LA will get an in-depth look at some of the scientific principles involved in the game of hockey.

Early learners can tumble in grass, weave a web, find new friends, and even become a butterfly as Eric Carle’s “Very” series comes to life. This exhibit is a testament to Carle’s love of nature and his recurring themes of friendship, creativity, and the power of imagination.

DISCOVERY CUBE’S OCEAN QUEST This exhibit integrates ship models with artifacts and connects them to science concepts and hands-on activities. Explore simple machines and how they incorporate design, navigation, and communication.

Visitors will also be introduced to the unique and historic elements related to the nautical history of the Newport Harbor.

For our full event calendar and details visit STEM PROFICIENCY

HEALTHY LIVING

EARLY LEARNING

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

discoverycube.org

Meet Our Road Warriors!

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iscovery Cube’s three campuses across Southern California provide hands-on exhibits for families and students. But this is only the tip of our educational iceberg!

Each year Discovery Cube’s team of Outreach Instructors – or as we like to call them, “Road Warriors” – bring science lessons directly to nearly 400,000 students. Our science-loving Instructors travel thousands of miles to lead workshops and assemblies in 5 Southern California counties, saving schools hundreds of dollars on bus transportation.

In addition, many local agencies partner with Discovery Cube, covering the cost of our environmental programs. Roughly 60% of all students have the opportunity to learn from our impactful programs for free.

Next time you see our educational van on the freeway, wave to our Road Warriors – they are on their way to impact YOUR students.

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MATERIALS

S T EM PR O FI C I ENC Y

While our “Road Warriors” are teaching scalpel safety in our pig heart dissection workshops, you can experience proper dissection techniques at home!

• Fresh flower (lilies work best) • Clear tape • Toothpick • Construction paper

FLOWER INSPECTION

INSTRUCTIONS

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Start by examining your flower.

The first thing you may notice are the attractive petals. These are usually large and brightly colored. Choose one of the best-looking petals. Using your dissecting toothpick, carefully remove it from the flower by scraping at the base to free it. Tape it to your construction paper, labeling it as a “Petal.”

2 Animals are attracted to the flowers’ beautiful petals and sweet smelling nectar. Nectar is a sweet liquid deep inside a flower. It provides food for bees, butterflies, and even bats! As the animal drinks the nectar, it touches flower parts that are covered with sticky pollen, which forms on the male part of the flower (stamen). As the animal visits other plants, the pollen is easily brushed off onto the female part of the next flower (pistil). The pollen moves down the pistil to the ovules, which are inside the base of the flower. This process is called pollination.

Once the pollen meets the ovule, a seed is formed.

At the center of the flower is the pistil. If you cannot find the pistil, look again at the diagram to see where it is located. Carefully remove the pistil and tape it to the construction paper, labeling it as “Pistil.”

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You will find many stamens inside the flower. Gently pull off one of the stamen from the base. Shake the stamen or use your dissecting toothpick to scrape the top while holding over the construction paper. Place a piece of tape over the pollen as it falls off, labeling it as “Pollen.”

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Tape at least 2 stamens to the construction paper, labeling them as “Stamen.”

You have now successfully dissected a flower!

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Orange County’s business and community leaders gathered to celebrate Discovery Cube’s accomplishments.

Discovery Cube’s ‘Beyond The Tide’ Annual Gala raises over $530,000 for local Science Education

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early 300 Orange County philanthropists, business and community leaders gathered on Saturday, September 23 for Discovery Cube’s ‘Beyond the Tide’ annual gala. This year’s theme celebrated the addition of its newest, and third campus, Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest.

The event raised over $530,000 between sponsorships, a live auction, and the fund-a-need campaign for science education and Discovery Cube’s core initiatives.

The annual benefit, held at Discovery Cube Orange County in the Julianne Argyros Showcase Theater and Exhibition Hall, was co-chaired for the third year by

Janet Ray, long time Discovery Cube supporter of Newport Beach and Mechelle LawrenceAdams, Executive Director of Mission San Juan Capistrano.

The two chairs kicked off an elegant evening that invited guests to participate by wearing ocean-inspired attire. Attendees came dressed as boat captains, inflatable sharks, Captain Hook, and everything in between!

During the course of the evening guests learned via a “satellite” announcement by Doug Freeman that The Hoag Foundation had awarded the Discovery Science Foundation an incremental grant of $550,000 to support the new “Dive into Citizen Science” field experience program to be offered at Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest. The new program, which aims to increase knowledge related to citizen science, will be offered to Orange County Title I middle and high schools.

The Cube’s 2017 Spirit of Discovery Award was presented to the organization’s recently retired Vice President of Education, Janet Yamaguchi.

Janet was lauded for her 30 years of teaching and contributions to the Cube for 24 years in educational program design, curriculum development and teacher training.

“On behalf of the board, volunteers, and staff, we are truly grateful for your support and confidence as we work together to better our community,” said Joe Adams, CEO of the Discovery Science Foundation and President of Discovery Cube Orange County.

As part of the event, the Cube presented its annual Arnold O. Beckman Award to Sandi and Dale Dykema. In a moving tribute, attendees toasted Dale’s legacy as a Discovery Cube philanthropist and supporter as he passed away in July of this year.

(Top, L to R): Janet Ray, Assemblyman Steven Choi, James “Walkie” Ray (Bottom, L to R): Julie McDorman, Tom McDorman, Mechelle Lawrence-Adams, Joe Adams

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Give the Gift of Healthy Eating NEW Healthy Living Initiative Partnership

As a part of our Healthy Living Core Initiative, Discovery Cube has partnered with Sun Basket to bring you delicious, healthy meals, right into your home! When you sign up through the Discovery Cube partner link below, you’ll receive Three FREE MEALS when you order AND a portion of the proceeds from each future purchase will be donated back to Discovery Cube in support of our Healthy Living Initiatives.

Quick, Easy Meals

Feel Good Food

Kid Friendly, Mom-Approved

Each recipe serves a family of 4.

Quick to prepare and to clean up

The best food from the best farms.

Sustainably sourced, responsibly raised

Recipes packed with vegetables cleverly tucked into delicious meals

How Sun Basket Works 1

Pick your recipes Choose from delicious Paleo-Friendly, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian recipes.

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Your Sun Basket arrives Delivered weekly to your door, packed with love, 100% recyclable.

Sign up now at oc.discoverycube.org/sunbasket Discovery Cube is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All rights reserved ŠDiscovery Science Foundation.

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Cook amazing meals Use our recipe cards to prepare amazing meals in about 30 minutes.

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Event celebrated Discovery Cube Los Angeles’ accomplishments in the past year of operation and honored LA City Council President Herb Wesson and COMCAST | NBCUNIVERSAL for their contributions to the Cube.

The Hon. Herb Wesson

Discovery Cube Los Angeles’ ‘Inspire’ Gala raises $425,000 for local Science Education

M Kafi Blumenfield and The Hon. Herb Wesson

The Hon. Herb Wesson and The Hon. Wendy Greuel

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ore than 300 Los Angeles philanthropists, business and community leaders gathered on November 4 for Discovery Cube Los Angeles’ INSPIRE Gala to celebrate their continued success providing fun, family friendly science education to children throughout the Los Angeles community. The annual gala commemorated the Cube’s growth throughout the year and raised $425,000 for science education between sponsorships, a live auction, and the fund-a-need campaign.

The INSPIRE Gala also honored Herb Wesson, Los Angeles City Council President with the individual Cube Award. The corporate Cube Award was presented to COMCAST | NBCUNIVERSAL and accepted by David L. Cohen, senior executive vice president and chief diversity officer. Both honorees were recognized for their profound

commitment to Discovery Cube Los Angeles through strategic guidance, vision and support.

The gala was chaired by The Honorable Wendy Greuel, community leader and vice chair of the Discovery Cube Los Angeles board of directors; Kafi Blumenfield, community leader and board member of Discovery Science Foundation; and Pedram Salimpour, MD, president of LA Fire & Police Pensions Board and chair of the Discovery Cube Los Angeles board of directors. These community members enjoyed a night of dancing, dining, and raising funds to further support the nonprofit’s commitment to science education. Bruce Corwin, president of the Metropolitan Theatres, Tim McCallion, community leader, and The Honorable Alex Padilla, Secretary of State, also served as honorary co-hosts throughout the evening.

Joe Adams, Minion, Mechelle Lawrence Adams

The evening kicked off with a cocktail reception featuring tray passed hors d’oeuvres, a strolling magician, walking moments of science and opportunity drawings. The dinner and program offered a special presentation of Discovery Cube’s history and accomplishments over the last year as well as an awards presentation.

Pedram Salimpour, MD, The Hon. Lynn Alvarez, The Hon. Wendy Greuel, Kathy Banuelos, Julee Brooks, David Cohen, Steve Nissen

Tim and Anne McCallion

“This event is a great way to honor all the accomplishments of the Discovery Cube entity over the past year. Our supporters whose endless efforts made it all possible,” said Pedram Salimpour, MD, Chair of Discovery Cube Los Angeles.

Bruce and Toni Corwin

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“Innovators are a catalyst for change on behalf of the next generation because they understand that science education is essential…”

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ounded in 2009, Innovators is a philanthropic giving society in support of Discovery Cube’s mission. As a catalyst for change, they understand science education is essential in order to compete in a global economy. Thanks to our members’ generosity, their vital contributions further science education through outreach, field trips, science camps, professional development for teachers and world-class interactive traveling exhibits at Discovery Cube. Since its inception, they have raised over $1.1 million to invest in the next generation.

Under the inspiring leadership of Janet Ray and Jay Witzling in Orange County and Bruce Corwin

Zahirah Mann, Program Manager for the Parson Foundation along with her husband, Gregg Mann and son, Greyson at Discovery Cube Los Angeles’ summer Innovator event.

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in Los Angeles, Innovators are an integral part of Discovery Cube’s outreach, making an impact on over one million people in the community. Members are ambassadors and advocates for science education. As an expression of gratitude for their philanthropic support, Discovery Cube offers exclusive benefits associated with Innovator memberships that help our donors stay connected with events and programs while providing an insider’s perspective on special projects, events and initiatives.

Orange County Events

Los Angeles Events

The annual Orange County Innovators Spring Luncheon was focused on the STEM Initiative by featuring George Peterson, President, and his team at AutoPacific discussing self-driving vehicles and the impact this technology has on the automotive industry, the society and its impact in the future. AutoPacific, located in Irvine, is a future-oriented automotive marketing research and product-consulting firm which serves the automotive industry with expertise and annually publishes a wide variety of syndicated columns.

Crevier Classic Cars was the perfect location for this event and we were fortunate to have fellow Innovator, Donnie Crevier, with us.

Summer was sizzling hot from the start as Dinosaurs Unearthed brought to life two stirring tales of large-scale excavation sites from opposite sides of the globe and revealed secrets about life on earth, millions of years ago. In collaboration with MIT and their alumni, Innovators were treated to a wonderful event at Discovery Cube Los Angeles. This high-tech exhibit inspired excitement with realistic animatronic dinosaurs while presenting guests with the science behind each discovery!

This blockbuster exhibition featured full-sized skeletons, fossils and interactive activities for children and adults of all ages.

Every donation makes a tremendous impact on the lives of our future innovators

of tomorrow. Together we can make a

difference in the lives of so many!

Other events in 2017: Science of Music, Science on Tap and our Annual Holiday Party. Future events include Chocolate 101: Bean to Bar, VIP Bubblefest event and our Spring Luncheon.

If you are not already an Innovator or wish to learn more, please visit

discoverycube.org/innovators or call:

Anu Sood – MIT Alumnae

Orange County Heather Harwell hharwell@discoverycube.org (714) 263-3848

(L to R): Ty Michael, George Peterson, Ed Kim of AutoPacific and Innovator Vice Chair Jay Witzling

Los Angeles

Hon. Alex Padilla, his wife Angela welcoming guests.

Cathy McClure cmcclure@discoverycube.org (818) 686-2839

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WE SALUTE OUR 2 016–2 I N D I V I D U A L S ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA GOLD $100,000+ Mary & Richard Baily Muzzy Family Richard & Elizabeth Steele Sheila & James Peterson Lu Ann & Yasith Weerasuriya PLATINUM $50,000 - $99,999 Michelle & David Horowitz Amy & Steven Litchfield GOLD $25,000 - $49,999 Heather & Tony Ferrero Cathy & Dave Hefler Karen & Kevin Lawrence Ginny & Rich Linting Kelly & James Mazzo Janet & James “Walkie” Ray Mishel & Greg Rohl Chiyo & Stanton Rowe George Westrom & Family SILVER $10,000 - $24,999 Mechelle Lawrence-Adams & Joe Adams Nina & Jeff Benck Garrett Q. Bland Debbie & Dan Bolar Sandra & Sean Donnelly Carmela & Benjamin Du Folino Family Foundation Dee & Larry Higby Lance Holman Mike Joseph Lynn Hoang & Aaron Khosla Barbara & Greg MacGillivray John A. McMahon Gregory Moore Malcolm & Pat Niles Cindy Omiya Terri & Douglas Pasquale Andrea & Jeff Reeves Kaira Sturdivant Rouda & Harley Rouda Cheryll & Richard Ruszat Sherry & Michael Schulman Stephen Scully Carole & Del Stagg Tim Sullivan Matthew H. Taylor Dennis Trine

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COPPER $5,000 - $9,999 Marta & Raj Bhathal Darrell Brown Steve Cameron Sheila & Timothy Collins Saxon & Chris Copps Alice & Michael Flynn Irma & Rick Goerner Amber & Matt Henderson William R. Hollinger Lauren & Christopher Johnston Linda & Doug Mayer Julie & Tom McDorman Shannin & Paul Pickle Judith Posnikoff Teddie Ray Diana & Jerry Roby Helene & Kenneth Rohl Jennifer & Dan Sheridan Paul Short Jacques Terblanche Tracy & Todd Theodora Jillyn & Ted Verdon Sheila & Jay Witzling NICKEL $1,500 - $4,999 Rebecca & Thomas Anderson Patricia Bailey Morgan Barrows & Anthony Pichardo Julia & Russell Beemer Karla Kraft & Anderee Berengian Gary K. Bethke Jeremy Broderick Jessica & Todd Crane Michelle & Tim Dean Kendra & John Doyel Susan & Bruce Edwards Ellen & Michael Fine Fei & John Fisher Barbara Foster Brigitte & Craig Frankel Elaine & Edward Godlewski Brie Griset Smith & Peter Smith Barry Halsted Jane & Joe Hanauer Lynn April & Gene Hartline Heather Harwell Hac & Tim Henderson Emily Horowitz & Chatom Arkin Pam Horowitz & Rolf Uitzetter Anne E. Hultgren Connie & Robert Ihrke Marc Levin Amy Kavanaugh Mason & Ron Mason Anne & Tim McCallion Mary Ann Moss Carla & Robert Myers Mary & Jon Nord Anne B. Nutt

Bill Nye Carol & Paul Odett Debbie & Jim Phillips Karen & Michael Rhyne Kay & Stephen Sandland Philip Sansone Jill & Mark Skaist Nancy & Craig Smith Ana & Harrison Smith Adina & Josh Stowell Catherine & Delane Thyen Lisa & Harvey Triebwasser Lois & Jack Wareham Sonnee & Robert Weedn Kathy & Mike Wheeler EMERGING INNOVATOR $500 - $1,499 Anonymous Sarah & Greg Agee Doug Ayres Ellen Bancroft Nancy Barteltt Neila & Andrew Bernstein Kafi & Bob Blumenfield Judith & Howard Brostoff Jane & Scott Calder Bill Cheney Mark Clemens Carolyn & Allan David Daniel J. Dillabough Jan Dudman Karla & Jeff Elder Fei & John Fisher Amanda Fowler Cynthia & Michael Furst Matthew Germann Wendy Greuel & Dean Schramm Kenneth Grier Matthew Hetland Rhonda & Hal Hurwitz Virginia & Paul Jernigan Olivia & Andrew Johnson Carl Jordan Jill & Scott Juniper Clark M. Leonard Ronald Markham Aliza & Jay Masserman Gloria C. Meininger Haunani Nakabara Hayley & Michael Palazzola Linda & Michael Palmer Lori Quinlan Aimy & Matt Rehm Bonnie & David Rofsky John Russo Elinor Schmidt Karyn & William Spear Suzanne & Ralph Stern Christina & Robert Stevenson Michele & Pat Szekel Anna & Jason Tester Jack Thomas Diane & Randy Tribolet Andrew Tymkiw Lynn & Deven Upadhyay Harmony Upton

Emily Vogler & Daniel Flynn Leslie & Bruce D. White Lacy & Matthew White Linda White-Peters & Ross Peters Rena & John Wolfson Mirei & Shinobu Yoshida CUBE AMBASSADOR $300 - $499 Diane & Husam Balisy Frank Clarke Kathleen & Gary Green Viva Palumbo & Scarlette Almero Sammi Perez Karna & Jon Sadayasu Phil Stephenson Joyce Yamamoto

LOS ANGELES PLATINUM $50,000 - $99,999 Kafi & Bob Blumenfield Anne & Tim McCallion GOLD $25,000 - $49,999 Carla & Robert Myers Stacy Weiss & Pedram Salimpour SILVER $10,000 - $24,999 Toni & Bruce Corwin COPPER $5,000 - $9,999 Manny Abascal Antonio Cardenas Wendy Greuel & Dean Schramm Kathy Javor Denise Maggio & Cindy Stephens George Mihlsten NICKEL $1,500 - $4,999 Beny Alagem Canise & Drew Arredondo Claudie Kiti & Michael Bustamante Andrea & Kelly Cheeseman Marla Clemow & Reza Razzaghipour Melanie Cotton & Richard Lichtenstein Brie Griset Smith & Peter Smith Robert Hart Linda & Edward Kaleff Deborah & Ivan Kallick Richard Katz Amy & Steven Litchfield Lance Miller Lisa Ling & Paul Song

EMERGING INNOVATOR $500 - $1,499 Mechelle Lawrence-Adams & Joe Adams Edgard Artiga & Huey Merchant Mary & Richard Baily Kathy Bañuelos Janis & Howard Berman Susan & Michael Blumenfield Linda & Gary Briskman Marilyn Burns & Jeffrey Sellon Robin & Albert Carnesale Luz C. Chavez Judie & Frank Fenton Judy & Arnie Fishman William Flumenbaum Susan & Alan Friedman Bonnie Fuller Robert Gaudio Jon S. Georgio Renee & Allen Gilbert Dennis Gilbert Marlene Grossman Sue & Larry Hochberg Linda & Roger Howard Trudy & Albert Kallis Laurie Konheim Wendy Lazarus Leslie & Clifford Lewis Kathy & Keith Liberman Myra Lurie & David Goldman Anne & Tim McCallion Cathy McClure Sandy Medallis & Tom McGrath Michael Monk Arnold Nelson Peter O’Malley Angela & Alex Padilla Donald S. Passman Mike Roos Lynn Rosenfeld Tara Roth & Dane Finn Thomas Safran Heidi Schulman & Mickey Kantor Cathy Selig Joan & Paul Selwyn Lynne G. Silbert Catherine Unger Bertha & Adel Villalobos Karen & Sanford Weiner Betsy & Michael Weisman Rachel & Morrie Zagha CUBE AMBASSADOR $300 - $499 Kathleen Brown Shari Davis Fred Heim Jane Jelenko Jackie Weintraub

017 ANNUAL FUND DONORS O R G A N I Z AT I O N S ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA GOLD $100,000+ Anaheim Ducks Microsemi Corporation OC Waste & Recycling Stanbridge University The Boeing Company The Hoag Foundation The Samueli Foundation PLATINUM $50,000 - $99,999 Alvaka Networks Bank of America Foundation Broadcom Foundation First Foundation Advisors The Capital Group Companies, Inc The Roberto Foundation SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Stradling U.S. Bank Foundation GOLD $25,000 - $49,999 Argyros Family Foundation BioNutritional Research Group, Inc. C.W. Driver Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP Guardian Storage Centers, LLC Hoag JPMorgan Chase Foundation Mammoth Mountain McBeth Foundation Millennium Reinforcing, Inc. Ralphs Grocery Company The Horowitz Group Wells Fargo Foundation XOJet SILVER $10,000 - $24,999 3M Allergan, Inc. AT&T Bolar Hirsch & Jennings LLP Bottle Logic Brewing, LLC Champion Power Equipment City of Irvine Crean Family Foundation Earth Friendly Products Edwards Lifesciences Corporation Employees Community Fund of Boeing California Farmers & Merchants Bank Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Henderson Financial Group Holman Capital Corporation KPMG LLP O.L. Halsell Foundation

Reissa Foundation Charles & Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation The Joe MacPherson Foundation Ueberroth Family Foundation University Montessori School of Irvine Waste Management Western Digital Foundation Winston’s Crown Jewelers COPPER $5,000 - $9,999 ActivePDF, Inc. California Bank & Trust Corient Capital Partners Crean Family Foundation Disneyland Resort Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund The Fletcher Jones Foundation Fluor Foundation Lantronix Inc Schwab Charitable Fund Southern California Edison SuitePay LLC Taco Bell Corp.

The DevTo Support Foundation Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. NICKEL $1,500 - $4,999 American Airlines Hutton Parker Foundation Jack Scudder Memorial Fund John Sergio Fisher & Associates, Inc. Laguna Beach Community Foundation Newport Pacific Capital Company Wells Fargo Insurance Services EMERGING INNOVATOR $500 - $1,499 Day Construction Fullmer Concrete Construction Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Merage Jewish Community Center Woodward Family Foundation

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA GOLD $100,000+ LA Sanitation The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Southern California Gas Company PLATINUM $50,000 - $99,999 Ahmanson Foundation The Annenberg Foundation Bank of America Foundation GOLD $25,000 - $49,999 Anthem Blue Cross Big Bear Mountain Chevron Corporation Coto Foundation Dwight Stuart Youth Foundation NBCUniversal SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union The James Irvine Foundation U.S. Bank Foundation Verizon Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation

NICKEL $1,500 - $4,999 Accenture Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation Angelenos Group, LLC The California Endowment California Community Foundation Coca-Cola Company FivePoint Kaufman Legal Group KB Home Liberty Hill Foundation Lief Organics Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Panda Restaurant Group Recology EMERGING INNOVATOR $500 - $1,499 Beall Family Foundation Russel Buetow Vanir Construction Management CUBE AMBASSADOR $300 - $499 Anheuser-Busch MIT Club of Southern California

SILVER $10,000 - $24,999 Airbnb Armstrong Associates AT&T Broadcom Foundation Dodgers Foundation Earth Friendly Products Institute of Musuem of Library Services JPMorgan Chase Foundation Ralphs Grocery Company Spectrum The Capital Group Companies, Inc The Walt Disney Company TruAmerica Multifamily Union Bank of California COPPER $5,000 - $9,999 American Airlines Cisco Systems Cordoba Corporation Earth Friendly Products Frontier Communications Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Pierce Health Solutions The Riordan Foundation San Manuel Band of Indians Sony Pictures Entertainment The Kings Care Foundation Valley Presbyterian Hospital Waste Management Weingart Foundation

*2016-2017 Annual Fund is July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017. Orange County includes Ocean Quest.

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