South Coast Botanic Garden

2016 ANNUAL MEETING

SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION AUGUST 6, 2016

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PLANTING

FOR THE FUTURE ADRIENNE L. NAKASHIMA CEO “To plant the seeds for our future, we will cultivate and fertilize fresh ideas for the success of our public gardens, together.” – APGA Conference 2016 This past June, I had a chance to meet with colleagues from the American Public Gardens Association (APGA). Every year, the group hosts a conference where thousands of garden professionals gather to discover trends in the public garden world, attend sessions related to fundraising, collections, programs and sustainability and visit other gardens. This year, Miami hosted the conference with the theme “Changing Perspectives – Planting for the Future.” What an interesting time we are finding ourselves in.

Discussions took place on issues surrounding plant conservation, biodiversity and the impact of climate change. Sessions rrevolved around the themes of gaining new audiences, ongoing fundraising challenges and the development of a millennial work force. No matter the size or shape, it was clear that we at South Coast Botanic Garden are not alone in trying to prepare for what the future holds.

We collectively agreed that in order to impact the success of gardens locally and around the world, it is important to ‘plant the seeds’ and continue to cultivate and fertilize fresh ideas. At South Coast Botanic Garden, we have a long history of planting seeds. From the very inception, going from landfill to botanic garden was at its time, an innovative idea. Over the years, the Garden progressed - evolving plant collections, implementing programs and hosting special events.

This past fiscal year, we look back and recognize a time period wrought with our attempts to continue planting those seeds. We hosted Nature Connects, an award-winning, record-breaking exhibition created with over 2 million LEGO pieces. The exhibit featured 15 sculptures built with LEGO bricks by New York Artist, Sean Kenney. We also tried out some new special events designed to attract audiences who may have never thought of coming to the Garden. These events included our Movie Night Under the Stars, Valentine’s Day Stroll, and the Garden’s first ever “Silent Disco.” And in response to a need we were hearing from teachers and families, we debuted a free, self-directed program aimed at (r (re)connecting students with nature through experiential learning in the sensory-rich environment of the Garden. Still in its beginning stages, the Passport Program was piloted by over 600 K to 2nd-grade students this summer, all from Title 1 schools. When completed, the Passport Program, will be free to schools and Garden visitors with K- 5th-grade students.

We thank the many visitors, members, volunteers, and donors for supporting our efforts this past year.

Whether you attended a class, sat on the meadow to watch a movie, bought a t-shirt at our Gift Shop, ate at a food truck during a special event, had your wedding here or helped pull weeds, your contributions help strengthen the community that is our Garden. We are sincerely appreciative of the commitment you all have made to ensure the South Coast Botanic Garden’s success for years to come.

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55TH ANNUAL MEETING

AGENDA

AUGUST 6, 2016

Welcome Peter Olpe - President Remarks Steve Napolitano – Field Deputy – County of LA, Supervisor Don Knabe, 4th District Hayden Sohm – Deputy Director – County of LA, Department of Parks and Recreation Secretary’s Report Janet Marott - Secretary Treasurer’s Report Robin Hill - Treasurer Nominating Committee Pamela Reis - Chair Nominees: Jim Gardner (incumbent) Robin Hill (incumbent) Peter Olpe (incumbent) Kenneth Pickar (incumbent) CEO Report Adrienne L. Nakashima Closing Remarks Peter Olpe

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

TRUSTEES

Peter Olpe - President Ken Pickar - First Vice President Kimel Conway - Second Vice President Robin Hill - Treasurer Janet Marott - Secretary

Ann Carley Jim Gardner Pamela Reis Laurel Woodley

FOUNDATION STAFF Adrienne L. Nakashima – CEO Monika Whiteley DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS Audra Platz – Director GIFT SHOP Michelle Caruthers – Manager Erin Hiner

GUEST SERVICE CENTER Carol Howden – Manager Shana Coleman Robyn Honda Christina Luallen Stephanie Ortiz Ann Schneider Julie Wennstrom

COUNTY STAFF Tanya Finney - Superintendent Stuart Fasoli Darlene Lackey Dywaun Lewis Martin Markham

Mark Olson Arnold Teran Reiko Uchida Rickey Waller

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Yuri Oda – Director Gabby Norton – Manager Brandon Dawes Raymond Pino Xavier Pino John Teofilo Lisa Wysocki

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BUSINESS REPORT FY 2016 SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL DATA FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Operating Revenue and Support

Operating Expenses

Admissions Rentals Gifts and Contributions Gift Shop Membership Plant Sales Special Events Education Investments Misc

Program Administration Fundraising Total Expenses

Total Operating Revenue and Support

$279,039 $679,342 $308,294 $151,159 $202,607 $14,929 $102,668 $28,347 $222,464 $57 $1,988,906

$437,698 $1,369,138 $12,265 $1,819,101

Restricted Expenses Trusts Capital Projects Misc Projects and Garden Maintenance Total Restricted Expenses

Operating Revenue and Support

Contributions to South Coast Botanic Garden Garden Operating Expenses

$222,464

$8,013

Funds Donated by Foundation to County Discretionary Funds $35,273 Donations from Conze Trust (Children's and Japanese Gardens)

$15,153 $223,201 $72,238 $310,592

$9,296

Donations from Cornish Trust (Gift Shop and Garden Improvements) $5,857 Rose Garden

$181,731

Native Plant Garden Schematic Design

$24,720

Nature Connects

$71,483

Memorial Benches

$755

Total Contributions to SCBG

$337,128

$57 $279,039

$28,347 $102,668 $14,929

$202,607 Admissions Rentals Gi s and Contribu ons Gi Shop

$151,159

Membership Plant Sales Special Events

$308,294

Educa on

$679,342

Investments Misc

*A completed ďŹ nancial statement will be available after October 1, 2016 in the Foundation OďŹƒce.

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FY2016 IN REVIEW ADMISSIONS Total People:

134,338

GROUP TOURS:

EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CLASSES Total classes: 75 Total attendees: 3,033

Total Tours:

Total People:

115

3,080

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MEMBERS 186

8,105

VOLUNTEERS Total hours: 17,890

Total volunteers: 208

PLANT COLLECTIONS Plants Added to Garden:

764

Species and Cultivars Accessioned:

125

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THANK YOU

FOR YOUR SUPPORT! The South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation is pleased to acknowldege the following donors and members whose support in FY 2016 allowed us to continue a tradition of service to the community.

These listings represent those individuals and corporations who participate in our various donor and membership levels.

Donors $75K+ Hap Kellogg and Kathy Kellogg Johnson Donors $25k+ James and Ann Carley Mitch Dion Marion Scharffenberger Donors $10k+ B. Allen and Dorothy Lay Pamela Reis Donors $5k+ Merilee Abinales James M. and Jan Gardner Robin Hill Dr. and Mrs. Al Lui Janet Marott Jean Masse Susie Norton Kenneth and Sandra Pickar Mike and Marcia Schoettle Donors $1k+ Lorraine Beckett Harold and Marie Bowers Tanya Finney and Chris Brown Andy and Portia Cohen Annie Schneider and Yvonne Dean Richard and Suzanne Farman James M. and Jan Gardner Bob and Lorraine Kasse Chuck and Marylyn E. Klaus Harry and Marilyn Leapape Marian Merrell

Hazel Mullins Wesley and Adrienne Nakashima Peggy K. Roland Dr. James and Tracy Scharffenberger Laurel Woodley and Shirley Schwanzara Judith White $999 and below Bente D. Addington John and Barbara Addleman Beverly Alison David Alexander and Sharon Trani Chuck R. and Sharon L. Amos Eric and Jimi Andersen David and Brenda Anderson John Antich and Suzanne Mayer JoAnn and Robin Arakaki Marian and Deborah Austin Alfredo and Tracy Barrera Bruno and Rosina Baur Wayne and Peggy Bemis Jonathan and Toshiko Bigelow Dean and Karen Billman J. Ralph Black Josefina Boehm Taylor and Lorraine Boring Bill and Marsha Borland James and Anne Bourne Jeff and Susan Breckenridge David and Marilyn Breeding Lynn and Esther Bridgman Jill Bridleman Ben and Shizue Butler Douglas Butler and Pat Moffett

Bernard Johnson and Maria Capaldo Nick and Heather Caputi Rita Carroll The Caruthers Family Elena E. Castillo David and Janice Champion Spencer Chan and Ann Lau Bonnie Christeson Mike and Donna Ciminera Roger and Dorothy Clapp Jerry Cole Randy Colman Helen Connelly Debbie Conover Kimel Conway Rick and Gloria Cornwall Michael and Anne Coulson Donna Curran Sam and Lorraine Curry Allen J. Curtis Brandon Dawes and Evan Parzych Ann and Joseph Dawidziak Elizabeth Dawson Paul De Alleaume Valerie Donahue Gary and Barbara Donner Neal and Kimberly Drinkward John and Suzanne Durnell George and Josefina Ellis Brent Enright and Audra Platz Dale T. and Leonarda Erbe Yuan and Sarah Fang John and Jo Featherstone Mel and Sally Feldman Jan Fleming Nancy Forbes

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Ernest and Jacqueline Foster Robyn Friend James M. and Jan Gardner John and Peggy Garvey Ruth Geller E. Norman and Suzanne George Richard K. and Patricia Gerlach Ashley Gill Jim and Mary Gisbrecht Jim and Sharon Givens George and Barbara Gleghorn Bruce and Tracy Gold Michael Goldstein Joan Grant Linda Groth Daniel Gruen Leonard Guiton Robert Gustafson Sharon L. Guthrie Gina and Jim Hallman John Hammonds Thamina Haque Robert and Etsuko Hata Jimmy Hatcher and Patty Davis William and Mary Lou Hayden Deborah Herzik Ronald amd Susan Hoffman Hoffman-Kaitz Families Shayne and Carol Howden Francine Hwang Miyako and Lori Inano Anne Ingalls Joyce Ishimoto Dr. Cassie Jones Betty Jucevic Trudy Kanemitsu Marika Kawano Richard and Nancy Kellogg Nancy Kelly Edward Kennedy Paul and Eva Killingsworth Paul and Paula Kim Ronald and Gudrun Kimmel Michael and Kathleen Klineman Ken and Ronn Knox Richard Kohlschreiber Ted and Lynn Kotzin

Nicholas Kozis and Trinity Donias Ian and Sherry Kramer Dave Kramer Denise Laborde Norman Lantz and Judith Peach Herman Laham and Jeanette Betts Allen B. Lee Victoria Lee Clinton and Hawn Lew Linda Lillejord Lance Long Keith W. and Charlotte Loseke Brian and Christina Luallen Kay and Paul Lupo Robert E. Lutz Tim and Sandy Marshall Mauricio and Mia Martinez Zahra and Marjan Massoudian Edward and Akemi Matsumoto Mary Louise Mavian Marc Mazorou and Regina Taylor Will Menninger Michael Mituza and Charlotte Primo Alan and Joann Miyamoto Ingeborg and Joseph Montich Phyllis Morrison Walter and Gloria Nakashima Richard Neff William and Susan Neusteter Robert and Sally Nimmer John E. and Amanda Nordin II Gabby Norton Susan and Sally Nowinski Elma Oda Craig and Yuri Oda Marilyn O'Kane David Okihara Peter and Susan Olpe Stephanie Ortiz James and Lois Overbeck Mark Johnson and Joy Paris-Johnson Robert and Carole Paul Eric and Melissa Pedersen Pendleton Family Jerry B. Perry Raymond and Magdalena Pino

Xavier Pino Daniel and Judy Platus Karen and William Plourde Jr. Matt and Laura Pope Pamela Popovich Barbara Pritzkat Roberta Ramirez Emily Ramos Rebecca Rangel Daniel Ree Gail Reitberger Peggy Roberts Ann Rode Zach and Beth Rogers Ernest and Rita Rosencrans Irma Ruiz PJ Hayden and Fern Ruiz Edmond and Irene Russ Karen and Jickie Russell Alice Sato and Deanna Harris John C. and JoAnn R. Schmidt Ramona See Frank Sesno Rayne and Pam Sherman Ron Shestokes Rex and Joy Shiba Renee Soiffer Jesse and Stephanie Solorio Brent and Ruta Sprenkle Gerald and Rita Squillante Patricia Steiner Betty Strauss Ronald and Marsha Surina Eileen E. Tabares Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Tabor Keiko Takahashi Paul and Hide Tamae Jonathan and Irene Templeton Douglas and Alice Thomas Ralph Thompson and Celia Joughin Dorothy Thompson Ronald Thompson Stu and Jan Thomson Christina Tio Shigeo and Anna Tsuruoka John and June Uharriet

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Cor Van Diepen Moneca Vance Ben and Sumie Villar Michael and Rita Wahl Barry and Margie Waite Patricia Ann Webb Julie Wennstrom Scott and Kathleen White Matthew and Monika Whiteley Emmit Willis Sumiko Wolanin Barry & Judith Wolstan James F. Wood Georgeann Wyatt Joe and Lisa Wysocki Stephen and Nora Yusa Tom and Paula Zimmerman

SA Recycling SBS Payroll Shintech SoCal Office Technologies Sunrise at Palos Verdes Taco ni Boba TimeRack Union Bank - Torrance United Grill Ventures Richeeze Urban Expresso What’s Up for Kids

Chi Ho Lee Choura Events Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Country Garden Caterers Cuatro Dias Wines Dickey’s BBQ El Segundo Brewery EPage Finley's Tree and Landcare, Inc Flower Duet Florist Fresh Brothers Pizza Galileo Innovation Camps Schools and Group Donors Good Stuff Restaurants California Rare Fruit Growers Gusdorf Marketing Group Costa Verde District Garden Club Joan Citron El Camino Health Center Karen Yoshioka Girl Scout Troop #17265 Kellogg Garden Products Hermosa Garden Club Kimberly Colbert Foundations Neptunian Woman’s Club Lattes on Location Steinmetz Foundation San Pedro Garden Club Matthew Whiteley Silver Spur Garden Club Ogden Photography Soleado Elementary School Booster Club Promenade on the Peninsula Corporate Belmont Village South Coast Rose Society Inc. Richard Kohlschreiber Billman Group at Morgan Stanley St. Catherine Laboure School Ryan Deremo California Assoc. of Nurseries St. Pauls Lutheran Church Simmzy’s Chevron The Diggers Southbay Magazine Continental Development LLC The Gardeneers Square One Project Management ExxonMobil Foundation U.S. Composting Council Subway Formosa Plastics Supervisor Don Knabe Galileo Innovation Summer Camps In-Kind TGIS Gusdorf Marketing Group Anita Jackson The Events Boutique K12 Annie Schneider The Foil Place Kakigori Kreamery, LLC Bacchus Wines Vox DJs Kellogg Garden Products Beckers Bakery Whole Foods Kona Ice Bella Beach Kids William Wilk Kroger/Ralphs Bob Gold & Associates Yoobi National Processing Solutions Brian Ely Plaza Printing BritMo

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THE MISSION of South Coast Botanic Garden is to serve the community by providing a unique horticultural and wildlife habitat experience, and to represent a model of excellence for land reclamation and sustainability.

The South Coast Botanic Garden delivers education, programs, and events offering layered experiences of surprise, adventure, beauty, and serenity through color, texture, sound, and light.