Annual Report 2012
Letter from the President and Chair of the Board of Directors Dear Friends, Child’s play. Two small words often used to denote something considered simple, obvious, or trivial. Yet it turns out that child’s play is anything but…significant evidence from research and evaluation demonstrate that child’s play is, in fact, crucial to the successful social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of our children. At Port Discovery, we understand that a child’s early years are more important than any other. Play serves a vital role in building the foundation for learning and opens children’s eyes to the possibilities of the world around them. Exposure to quality play-based learning from an early age leads to both short- and long-term positive outcomes for all children, especially those with high needs. Those outcomes include improved school readiness and success, increased high school graduation rates, and increased college attendance and completion rates. Port Discovery has a history of creating innovative, award-winning programs and exhibits that promote learning through purposeful play and that fully include our diverse society in terms of heritage, ability, gender and family. By focusing on creative play, both independent and guided, Port Discovery inspires creative thinking and problem solving — the very skills required for success in the 21st century. At Port Discovery, play equals learning. In 2012, with that philosophy in mind, the Museum continued its efforts to bring the best informal learning opportunities to the children of Maryland and beyond: •
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Port Discovery becomes the first children’s museum in the nation to receive Nano, a mini-exhibition from the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network that invites visitors to examine the world of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology STEM learning opportunities are expanded with NanoFabulous, a mini-exhibition — developed by the University of Maryland, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center — that helps elementary school students understand how scientists work at the nanoscale level Port Discovery expands its Military Appreciation Program, providing free admission to military families and partnering with the U.S.O. to include children’s cards and crafts in care packages The Museum offers additional Discovery Days and Discover Me Days, which provide free access for children with special needs The Museum launches a new permanent exhibit — Kick It Up! brought to you by UnitedHealthcare, designed to fight childhood obesity by promoting physical activity, wellness and prevention
As we look back on 2012, we are proud of our accomplishments and our continued recognition as one of the top children’s museums in the nation and we are grateful to the many partners and supporters who make it possible. In the pages ahead, we invite you to learn more about Port Discovery Children’s Museum and the Power of Play. Sincerely,
Bryn Parchman President & CEO
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Dennis F. Rasmussen Board Chair
Our mission: To connect purposeful play and learning.
At Port Discovery, children and the important adults in their lives enjoy a safe, nurturing place dedicated to helping children learn the way they learn best…
Climbing Building Splashing Digging Dancing Singing Pretending Creating
“Children need their freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” Kay Redfield Jamison, Psychologist, Scholar
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We believe in the Power of Play. Throughout the United States, a new emphasis is being placed on the importance and value of play. Play is critical to childhood development and learning. Play strengthens the bonds between children and their families, caregivers, and teachers. Play promotes critical thinking, communication, problem solving, and collaboration, often referred to as 21st century learning skills. Play contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth. Research proves that play: • builds ability to solve problems, negotiate rules, and resolve conflicts • develops confident, flexible minds that are open to new possibilities • develops creativity, resilience, independence, and leadership • strengthens relationships and empathy • helps grow strong healthy bodies and reduces stress In short, play is essential to the healthy development of each and every child, and lays the foundational skills for lifelong success in a world that is increasingly complex, competitive, and interconnected.
“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” Diane Ackerman, Author
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Learning Initiatives The Museum’s programs and exhibits are based on our five learning initiatives, which support and comply with the Maryland Model for School Readiness and the Maryland State Curriculum. • • • • •
Early Childhood Creative Arts and Culture Healthy Families/Healthy Communities Financial Literacy STEM Learning: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Port Discovery is dedicated to providing high quality exhibits, programs, and creative learning opportunities for children from birth to age 10, with a continued emphasis on early childhood. Each programmatic year begins with the solicitation of input from experts in the fields of education, science, research, and child development that guides educational content throughout the Museum. On-going guidance is provided by experts sitting on our Museum Education Advisory and Health Advisory Councils. At Port Discovery, learning is cross-disciplinary; thus, subjects such as science, math, literacy, visual and performing arts, and healthy living are woven into learning experiences throughout the Museum.
“Play is the highest form of research.” Albert Einstein
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Connections As educators, researchers and community leaders discuss the challenges facing education today, two factors have emerged as critical to academic success: • Parents/caregivers are an integral part of the learning process for children. • Effective educational strategies involve community partnerships that offer diverse experiences, expertise and resources. Port Discovery successfully connects with parents, caregivers, teachers and community organizations to put the “Power of Play” into action. Our programs and exhibits provide learning experiences and environments that are grounded in children’s interests, incorporate multiple learning disciplines, and engage children as hands-on, active learners who learn best through play. Parents For parents and caregivers we provide an exceptional learning environment packed with a variety of developmentally appropriate programs and materials, model engagement and educational activities, and connect visitors with community resources. Schools For teachers, we provide out-of-school active learning environments and programs that reinforce in-school activities. School programs include guided visits, afterschool and outreach programs. Community Partners Providing the highest quality programs for our visitors requires collaboration with leaders and advocates in education, science, health, child development and disability awareness.
In 2012 our key partners included: Kennedy Krieger Institute This innovative partnership brings together parents of young children and child development experts in our Tot Trails exhibit, designed for children three and under. Parents learn about the latest research in child development, receive expert advice, and engage in personal exploration of their children’s purposeful play and learning. Towson University Port Discovery and Towson University have launched a major collaborative initiative to establish The Children’s Learning Lab. This partnership is designed to develop, implement, and assess learning models and exhibits. PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs Our partnership with this Kennedy Krieger Institute affiliate helps the Museum meet the ever-growing demand for programs serving parents and educators interested in the healthy development and well-being of young children with disabilities. University of Maryland’s Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) MRSEC funded, designed, and fabricated NanoFabulous, creating a unique nanoscience laboratory experience for our visitors. MRSEC’s partnership brings students, scientists, and educators together to explore the importance of nanoscience.
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Community Partners Early Childhood Initiative Astro Events Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore County Public Schools Baltimore Leadership in Action Program Baltimore Reads City of Baltimore Health Department Enoch Pratt Free Library The Family Tree The Hearing and Speech Agency Howard County Public Schools Irvine Nature Center Karma Dogs Kennedy Krieger Institute Maryland Public Television Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) MSDE Teacher of the Year Program Office of Parent Involvement and School, Family, and Community Connections PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs Project Head Start Raising a Reader Reach Out and Read Temple University Towson University Dance Department Towson University Family Studies Department Towson University Occupational Therapy Department University of Delaware Walters Art Museum Art and Culture Initiative African American Quilters of Baltimore Baltimore Academy Baltimore-Xiamen Sister City Committee Baltimore-Kawasaki Sister City Committee Buffalo Soldiers- Maryland Division Chapel Hill Elementary Singing Sensations CoMMotion Dance Troupe Gina Ling Chinese Dance Chamber Hee Kyung Traditional Korean Dance Troupe Kohl’s Misako Ballet Negro Leagues Baseball Museum of Maryland New Century School Northwood Elementary School Occasional Symphony Tuskegee Airmen Healthy Families/ Healthy Communities Initiative Baltimore City Health Department Banfield Pet Hospital Fidos for Freedom Health Care Access of Maryland McCormick & Company, Inc. University of Maryland Hospital for Children University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Department of Public Health Wegmans
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Initiative Howard University Nano Express Johns Hopkins Archaeology Museum The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore MD BioLab National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGoddard Space Flight Center NASA/GSFC Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Laboratory Science Applications International Corporation National Electronics Museum National Federation for the Blind National Wildlife Federation NISE Network (Nanoscale Informal Science Education) Robinson Nature Center Sciencenter University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute Financial Literacy Initiative BB&T Citi CFG Community Bank College Savings Plans of Maryland Financial Fitness for Kids M&T Bank Point Breeze Credit Union PNC Bank Susquehanna Bank Wells Fargo
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Partnerships!
“Port Discovery has enabled us to support families who can certainly use some fun in lives otherwise filled with painful treatments and hospital visits. With your help, we are able to create wonderful activities and opportunities that our families can count on…”– Casey Cares Foundation, Baltimore 7
Accessibility As a key informal educational resource, Port Discovery is accessible for all children regardless of age, ability, or socio-economic status. At Port Discovery children play together, at their own pace, in developmentally appropriate ways as they explore our safe, fun environment and participate in our programs.
School and Family Access Reaching out to children from underserved communities is central to Port Discovery’s mission. Of the more than 35,000 school visitors this year, over 11,000 students and chaperones received free or reduced admission through our School Access Program, primarily those in Title I schools. Through our partnerships with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Family Support Services Network, we provide free Family Access Memberships and free one-day admissions for underserved families throughout the region.
Discovery Days/Discover Me Days Dedicated to students with disabilities, Discovery Days provide a nurturing environment for children with special needs. Discover Me Days offer inclusive programming for children of all abilities. To accommodate growing demand, in 2012 Port Discovery offered four Discovery Days and seven Discover Me Days, serving over 4,300 guests.
Countdown to Kindergarten This annual event encourages school readiness skills in children about to enter kindergarten while providing parents with information and resources to prepare for school registration, including health care screenings and free immunizations. In 2012, Countdown to Kindergarten included 1,000 free admissions to kindergarten bound students and caregivers who reside in Baltimore City.
“The programs that Port Discovery has for children with disabilities are exceptional. It is so nice to have a place in the community that I can take my daughter where she feels accepted and included.” Carin Smith, Baltimore County Family Navigator, Catholic Charities of Baltimore 8
Target Family Fun Nights Through generous support from Target, Port Discovery hosts Target Family Fun Nights, where general admission is $2 per person from 4 pm – 7 pm on the third Friday of every month. In 2012, more than 9,600 guests took advantage of this great offer.
Wonderful Wednesdays and Littles’ Days On Wonderful Wednesdays the Museum books only school groups from Pre-K through 1st grade. On the 2nd Saturday of each month, families enjoy Littles’ Days, featuring age-appropriate creative-arts-based programs. Almost 29,000 guests attended these popular days dedicated to our youngest visitors.
Military Appreciation Port Discovery is proud to recognize the courage and commitment of our military personnel. In honor of the brave men and women defending our freedom and our great nation, Port Discovery provides free admission to military members and their children from November through May, culminating with a Salute the Troops event on Memorial Day weekend. Additionally, the Museum offers free family memberships through partnerships with Fort Meade and Aberdeen Proving Ground.
“I am a disabled military veteran with limited income. My family drove two hours to share this special day together. Imagine my surprise when I arrived at Port Discovery and was thanked for my service and offered free admission for my family. The money we saved can now be used to treat them to a nice dinner and/or just make these trips more affordable. There is not enough paper or time to express how much this means to me and my family, especially in times like these. Thank you.” – The DeNight Family, Maple Shade, New Jersey
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Programs Every day at Port Discovery is packed with programs and activities designed to delight and educate our visitors from birth to 10 years of age. Programs developed by our staff of professional educators combine a multidisciplinary approach using storytelling, writing, music, dance, arts and crafts, and games to foster creative expression and to strengthen artistic, reading, writing, math¸ science, communication and problem-solving skills. Among our most successful programs: ArtVentures In this 10-week after-school enrichment program students, primarily those attending Title I elementary schools, learn core values such as courage, integrity, commitment, determination, teamwork and citizenship. Mother Goose on the Loose and Jingle Jangle Music Time Early childhood programs delight early learners and their caregivers with stories, songs, and interactive play, while building early language skills. Talking About Tots New in 2012, this child-centered story time is followed by parent education discussions with child development experts from Kennedy Krieger Institute. Healthy First Saturdays Our monthly community health fair instills in children and families the fundamental components necessary to live a healthy and balanced life. The Money Game and Build Your Own Nest Egg Financial literacy programs provide the basic tools, information, and opportunities necessary to practice healthy financial decision making. Pop Up Science and Alice in Nanoland Port Discovery has become a leader in the mid-Atlantic region in engaging and educating young children on the basic concepts of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). STEM in Spring This week-long period of special programs is dedicated to STEM learning.
“As both a parent and an educator, I appreciate the fact that Port Discovery Children’s Museum has always responded to the learning needs of children and best practices of teaching through play.” -Nancy Thompson, Assistant Principal, Steven Forest Elementary School
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Exhibits Kick It Up! brought to you by UnitedHealthcare, opened in June 2012. This new soccer and games stadium, complete with electronic score board and goals, offers hands-on programs to get children’s arms and legs moving and hearts pumping. Tot Trails is a learning environment where young children explore and learn about their world and parents learn about their children through interaction and observation. Two science exhibits – NANO, a mini-exhibition produced by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network, and NanoFabulous, provided by the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Maryland – provide interactive experiences that help children and their families understand the science of things too small for the eye to see . In the Royal Farms Convenience Store and Fill’er Up Station exhibit, children learn how to make healthy choices in a convenient world. Children are challenged physically and mentally to climb, slide, and scale rope bridges in KidWorks, a three-story urban tree house. Pretend play rules the day in Tiny’s Diner, where children explore cooking, serving, and managing a restaurant. The Oasis offers quiet space for family games and reading. Adventure Expeditions recreates a 1920’s archaeological search for the Pharaoh’s tomb. StudioWorkshop features activities and programs to inspire each child’s inner artist. Wonders of Water helps children understand human interactions with water in fun, exciting and interactive ways. Children use detective skills as they follow clues to solve a missing persons’ case in Miss Perception’s Mystery House.
Traveling Exhibits
In 2012, the Museum hosted blockbusters TINKERTOY®: Build Your Imagination™, Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog™, and The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD.
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Each spring, Port Discovery celebrates the Power of Play with Play It Forward, the Museum’s annual fundraiser. Adult guests enjoy a variety of fun activities that demonstrate the educational value of Port Discovery’s informal learning environment and discover how the Museum’s many programs connect purposeful play and learning. They also take pride in knowing that their support of Play It Forward benefits the Museum’s School and Family Access programs, which provide free or reduced admission for children and caregivers from economically challenged communities, children with special needs, and military families. Central to this festive celebration is the Great Friend to Kids Award. Presented by select children’s museums throughout the nation and nationally by the Association of Children’s Museums, this award recognizes those who have made significant and outstanding contributions to strengthening education and advancing the interests of children. In 2012, Port Discovery was proud to recognize McCormick & Company, Inc. as the Museum’s Great Friend to Kids. In addition to the company’s outstanding support of Port Discovery’s Healthy Families – Healthy Communities Initiative, McCormick is a generous partner with education, health, human services and civic organizations throughout Maryland and around the world.
“McCormick & Company, Inc. wholeheartedly supports Port Discovery’s mission to provide healthy experiences through purposeful play for all children of all abilities. By recognizing Port Discovery’s dedication to enriching the lives of children, we hope to inspire others to do the same and ‘Play It Forward!’” - Gordon Stetz, Chief Financial Officer, McCormick & Company, Inc.
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Summary Financial Information*
FY2012
As of and for the years ended June 30
Support & Revenue
Statements of Activities Support & Revenue Admissions, Memberships, & Programs Contributions & Grants - Operations Contributions & Grants - Capital Expenditures Other Earned Income Total Support & Revenue Expenses Program Services Administration Marketing Fundraising Total Expenses Change in Net Assets
2012
2011
$ 2,403,331 1,093,553 1,219,159 70,604 4,786,647
$ 2,355,292 994,004 741,939 152,383 4,243,618
Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted Total Net Assets Total Liabilities & Net Assets
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Admission, Memberships, and Programs Contributions and Grants - Capital Expenditures Contributions and Grants - Operations Other Earned Income 2%
2,628,352 436,893 343,843 397,160 3,806,248
2,680,759 422,740 347,976 404,129 3,855,604
23% 50% 25%
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Statements of Financial Position Assets Cash & Investments Other Current Assets Property & Equipment Restricted Cash & Investments Other Assets Total Assets Liabilities Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses Deferred Revenue Notes Payable, Non-current Total Liabilities
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980,399
$ 388,014
2012
2011 Expenses
$
448,072 329,474 12,465,675 915,034 203,389 $ 14,361,644
$
386,309 278,004 11,791,471 832,883 71,327 $13,359,994
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Program Services Administration Fundraising Marketing
9%
$ 458,461 37,987 3,000,000 3,496,448
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8,482,628 477,568 1,905,000 10,865,196 $ 14,361,644
444,573 30,624 3,000,000 3,475,197
10% 12%
69%
7,693,942 285,855 1,905,000 9,884,797
$13,359,994
*The information above is presented in summary format. Audited financial statements are available upon request.
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Chinese New Year
The Year in Review TINKERTOY®: Build Your Imagination™
MLK’s Birthday Celebration
Kick It Up! opens
Noontime New Year
Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog™
NANO
Discovery Days Play It Forward
The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD 14
Our Visitors
Attendance by Type
Students and Educators Served – 35,555 Free Admissions – 11,243 Reduced Admissions – 24,312 Discovery Day/Discover Me Day – 4,352 Free Admissions - 1,483 Reduced Admissions – 960 Countdown to Kindergarten– 2040 Free Admissions - 939 Reduced Admissions – 30 Target Family Fun Nights – 9625 Free Admissions - 929 Reduced Admissions – 8507 Wonderful Wednesday – 13,251 Free Admissions - 2,586 Reduced Admissions – 5,621
Attendance by Program
Littles’ Day – 15,583 Free Admissions - 1,337 Reduced Admissions – 776
Total Attendance – 260,000
Attendance by Age
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Your support made a difference. Thank you! Support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies allows Port Discovery to provide quality exhibits and programs for children and families. We sincerely thank the contributors listed and all who helped children on their journey of playful learning with gifts made from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
We are the music makers, and the dreamers of dreams. Arthur O’Shaughnessy Government $100,000+ State of Maryland $50,000-$99,999 Baltimore County Commission on Arts & Sciences Maryland State Department of Education $5,000-$9,999 Howard County Government and the Howard County Arts Council
Corporate, Foundation & Individual Innovator’s Circle $100,000+ UnitedHealthcare Trailblazer $50,000-$99,999 Sylvan/Laureate Foundation Target Creative Thinker $25,000 to $49,999 Ballard Spahr Bank of America Constellation Energy An Exelon Company J.S. Plank & D.M. DiCarlo Family Foundation M&T Bank McCormick & Company, Inc MetLife Foundation Mr. George A. Roche Museum Explorer $15,000-$24,999 Allegis Group Foundation DLA Piper The Herbert Bearman Foundation Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board Anthony and Eva O’Brien T. Rowe Price Foundation, Inc. VSA - The International Organization on Arts & Disability
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Imagination Builder $10,000-$14,999 Citi The Laverna Hahn Charitable Trust Mr. Herbert Magin Maryland Egg Council Radcliffe Jewelers Mr. Gordon M. Stetz and Dr. Joan Stetz Wells Fargo
Discovery Maker $5,000-$9,999 Banfield Pet Hospital BB&T Mr. and Mrs. Eric Becker Mr. Stephen A. Burch and Ms. Nora J. Linstrom Capital Funding Group Mrs. Renee Christoff E.C. Wareheim Foundation The Harry L. Gladding Foundation Goldsmith Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Harbaugh John J. Leidy Foundation, Inc. Mr. Aris Melissaratos Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker Orokawa Foundation P&G Fund of Greater Cincinnati PricewaterhouseCoopers Mr. Dennis F. Rasmussen Royal Farms John and Nancy Sasser Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Schapiro Susquehanna Bank Xerox Play Partner $1,000-$4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Anirban Basu BD Diagnostics Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Becker Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Bernard Mrs. Winifred C. Borden and Mr. Neal D. Borden, Esq. Monica Brandes and George F. Jones David and Allison Buchalter Angela and Steven Celestin College Savings Plans of Maryland Cordish Companies Mr. William Corey Mr. and Mrs. Felix Dawson The Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Foundation
Edward St. John Foundation Ernst & Young, LLP Flavor & Fragrance Specialties, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Graul, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Halaby Harkins Builders, Inc. Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC Johns Hopkins Health System Mr. and Mrs. David W. Jones Kohl’s Department Stores Clarke and Mary Langrall Gay G. Legg Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindsey Lois & Philip Macht Family Philanthropic Fund David Longaker and Megan Farrell Maryland Dairy Industry Association Singleton B. McAllister MECU Miles & Stockbridge Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pollak, Esq. The Ritz-Carlton Residences by RXR Realty Sage Policy Group Ms. Janet Marie Smith and Mr. F. Barton Harvey Mr. and Ms. Stephen Spinelli Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stainman Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomasian Venable, LLP Wegmans The Wiessner Foundation for Children Mr. and Mrs. R. Adam Williams Alan and Wendy Wilson
PD Fan $500-$999 Mr. Walid Barbour Bay View Homecare, Inc. Steve Berman and Heidi Kenny-Berman Mr. and Mrs. David Buckler Dr. Bonnie S. Copeland The Cupid Foundation, Inc. Ms. Cheri H. Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Federico Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ford Mr. Daniel Fulmer Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Gabrys The Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation The John P. & Elizabeth Y. McKinnell Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Carim Khouzami Victor Khouzami, M.D. Ms. Kathie Mautner Ms. Mary J. Miller Mr. Mark Mindich Bryn and Todd Parchman Jennifer and George Persky Mr. Jay Steinmetz Ms. Michele Whelley
Corporate Members Atapco, Inc. Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber Bay View Homecare, Inc. BB&T Bozzuto Group Citi Constellation Energy An Exelon Company Corporate Office Properties Trust Ernst & Young, LLP Flavor & Fragrance Specialties, Inc. Gordon Feinblatt Gross Mendelsohn Hamilton Federal Bank Legg Mason McCormick & Company, Inc. MECU Miles & Stockbridge, P.C. Moore & Van Allen, PLLC PNC Bank PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC Stifel Nicolaus T. Rowe Price Associates UnderArmour
Matching Gifts The Abell Foundation Alliant Energy Baltimore Community Foundation Bank of America Constellation Energy An Exelon Company Jack Kent Cooke Foundation McCormick & Company, Inc.
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Museum Education Advisory Council Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Ph.D. Faculty - School of Education University of Delaware Mandy Barish, Early Childhood Consultant Center for Technology in Education Johns Hopkins University Barb Bartels, Child Development Coordinator Baltimore City Head Start Brian A. Campbell, Education Specialist NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Mary Coster Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C) Program Director, Inclusive Child Care Training Program Kennedy Krieger Institute/PACT Lisa M. Eason, Ed.D., Principal Dr. Rayner Browne Elementary School Baltimore City Public Schools Trena Ferrell, Education Specialist NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Annette Fisher, M.B.A., Senior Director, Marketing and Communications American Heart Association
Lisia Franze, Vice President, Regional Branch Susquehanna Bank Chona Gil, Special Education Teacher Mary E. Rodman Elementary School Baltimore City Public Schools Michial A. Gill, Ph.D., Deputy Director Governmental Relations Maryland State Department of Education Maureen R. Gwinn, Ph.D. Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT) K-12 Subcommittee Co-Chair Society of Toxicology Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Ph.D. Faculty - Psychology Temple University Sharon Hoffman, Early Childhood Supervisor Baltimore County Public Schools
Karl E. Perry, Principal Edmondson-Westside High School, Baltimore City Public Schools Steve Rohde, Deputy Director Resource and Referral Services Maryland Family Network Audrey Simmons, Executive Director Negro Leagues Baseball Museum of Maryland Carin Smith Baltimore County Family Navigator Catholic Charities of Baltimore Mary Stapleton, Ph.D. Director of Biotechnology Education and Outreach Bioscience Education and Outreach Program Towson University Karla Thompson, M.Ed., Manager Early Childhood Education Programs Maryland Public Television
Laurie Moran, M.Ed., Program Director Project ACT Abilities Network Katie Peet, Naturalist Robinson Nature Center
Health Advisory Council Dr. Oxiris Barbot - Chair Baltimore City Health Commissioner Rebkha Atnafou, Director The After School Institute Miriam Blitzer, Ph.D. Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics University of Maryland School of Medicine Allison Buchalter Sandy Hillman Communications Michael Burke, M.D., Chair Department of Pediatrics St. Agnes Hospital
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Tracy M. King M.D. M.P.H. Asst. Professor of Pediatrics Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Jessica Kohnen, Executive Director Evergreen Health Cooperative Jennifer Lake, Vice President/Head Instructor Comprehensive Martial Arts & Survival School Dr. Dan Levy, Past-President Maryland Chapter American Association of Pediatrics Klaus Libertus, Postdoctoral Fellow Center for Autism and Related Disorders Kennedy Krieger Institute
Tia Harp-Calvie, R.N. School Health Program Baltimore City Health Department
Betsy Rice, M.S., P.A., Pupil Personnel Worker Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Patrick Chaulk, M.D. Annie E. Casey Foundation
Wendy Riggin, R.N., M.S., Respiratory Therapist University of Maryland Hospital for Children
Joel Gittelsohn, Associate Professor Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
Yvette Rooks, M.D., Vice Chair/Program Director University Family and Community Medicine University of Maryland
Leslie Grant, D.D.S., M.P.H. Division of Oral Health Baltimore City Health Department
Madeleine Shea, Ph.D., Director Office of Population Health Improvement MD Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Jacquelyn Duval Harvey, Ph.D. Deputy Commissioner for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Baltimore City Health Department
Elsie M. Stines, M.S., C.R.N.P. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner University of Maryland Hospital for Children Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Harry C. Walker, Principal Sandy Plains Elementary School Kathy Westcoat, M.P.H., President HealthCare Access Maryland, Inc Anne Williams, R.N., M.S., Senior Manager Community Empowerment and Health Education University of Maryland Medical Center
Board of Directors* Dennis F. Rasmussen, Chair President, The Ramussen Group Monica Brandes, Vice Chair Senior VP, Bank of America Aris Melissaratos, Vice Chair Advisor to the President, Johns Hopkins University John Shmerler, Vice Chair President, Radcliffe Jewelers
Staff
M. Gay Garth Legg
Bryn Parchman President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan Magsamen Founder & CEO - Curiosityville
Leslie Borenstein Executive Vice President
Singleton B. McAllister Attorney at Williams Mullen
Rick Williams Vice President of Finance
Anthony O’Brien Partner, ASC Parnters, LLC
Michelle Winner Vice President of Marketing
Dr. Nina Rawlings Pediatric Physican
David Berman Director of Exhibits
Mark Pollak,Esq., Secretary Partner, Ballard Spahr, LLP
John W. Sasser
Gordon Stetz, Jr.,Treasurer Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, McCormick & Co., Inc.
Janet Marie Smith Sr. Vice President Planning and Development Los Angeles Dodgers
Anirban Basu Chairman & CEO, Sage Policy Group
Jay Steinmetz President, Barcoding, Inc.
Douglas L. Becker Chairman & CEO, Laureate Education, Inc.
Harry Thomasian, Jr. Partner, Ernst & Young
Eric Becker Managing Partner, Sterling Partners
Michele L. Whelley President, Central MD Transportation Alliance
Nora Moynihan Director of Education and Community Enrichment Segrid Pearson Director of Design and Publications Magan Ruthke Director of Guest Services Dawn Sacks Director of Individual and Major Giving
Winifred C. Borden M. J. Brodie President, Baltimore Development Corporation Steve Burch Angela Celestin Senior VP, Human Resources, CitiFinancial Renee Christoff Vice President, Group Manager, Corporate Citizenship & Sponsorship, T. Rowe Price Bonnie Copeland Vice President, Education Policy, Laureate Education, Inc. William S. Corey, Jr. Office Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers Anne LaFarge Culman Vice President, The Abell Foundation Daniel Fulmer Vice President, Regional Marketing Manager M&T Bank Robert E. Gabrys, Ph.D. Chief Educational Program Officer, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center John Harbaugh Head Football Coach, Baltimore Ravens Cheri Harman Dorsey, Esq. Member, Gordon Feinblatt
Recognition Bryn Parchman, President and CEO of Port Discovery, is recognized as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record. Port Discovery is: • ranked among the 12 Best Children’s Museums in the U.S. by Forbes. •
top pick by NerdWallet for financial literacy programs sponsored by community banks across the country. •
among Baltimore’s Best Museums on Foursquare.
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ranked in Top 10 children’s museums in the U.S. by Trekaroo.
Carim V. Khouzami Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Clarke Langrall, Jr. President, Forecast Strategic Advisors * Fiscal Year 2012 Board Members
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Ways to Help As an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution, Port Discovery Children’s Museum relies on the generosity of its donors to fulfill its mission to connect purposeful play and learning. Donors provide crucial support for: • • •
Family and School Access for children who could not otherwise afford to attend Development of engaging, fun and educational programs Safe, age-appropriate exhibits and learning environments
We invite you to join us in promoting the Power of Play. Your gifts will engage children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 410.864.2652 development@portdiscovery.org portdiscovery.org