SEATTLE AQUARIUM REPORT: recent achievements, a look ahead and 2011 financials
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Leadership Directory as of September 1, 2012 Seattle Aquarium Administration Robert W. Davidson, President & CEO
J. Brian Hill, Sound Leasing Corporation
C.J. Casson, Director of Life Sciences
Stephanie V. Kornblum, Microsoft
Ryan Dean, Director of Finance & Administration
Robert W. Power, SEA CON LLC
Tim Kuniholm, Director of Public Affairs
Randy J. Tinseth, The Boeing Company
Alan Maxey, Director of Facilities & Operations Lori Montoya, Director of Development
Directors
Marsha Savery, Director of Marketing, Membership & Guest Impression
William C. Arntz*, Aquarium Director Emeritus
Veronica Smolen, Director of Human Resources
John R. Braden*, Aquarium Director Emeritus
Jim Wharton, Director of Conservation & Education
Kenneth F. Collins, Group Health Cooperative Robert W. Davidson*, Seattle Aquarium
Board of Directors
David D. Dicks, University of Washington
Chair
Carmen Esparza, Esparza + Business Communication
J. Terry McLaughlin, retired,
Dennis Forsyth, SRG Partnership, Inc.
The Professional Basketball Club, LLC
Susan L. Gates, AmericanWest Bank
Immediate Past Chair
Karen Gates Hildt, Hildt & Reid, Inc. PS
Dan M. Guy III, Parker, Smith & Feek
Neal Holland, Union Bank
Chair Elect James C. Gurke, Getty Images
Linda K. Johnson, retired, Visio Mark E. Kramer, F5 Networks Katherine A. Krogslund, University of Washington
Treasurer
Erin J. Letey, Riddell Williams P.S.
Kevin L. Blair, Washington Trust Bank
Lisa C. Luther, Nordstrom
Secretary
Greg Massey, Seattle Mariners
Gary T. Smith, Smith & Stark
Steve Moore, Contour, Inc.
Past Chairs Ted Ackerley, Ackerley Partners, LLC Don Audleman, Capstone Partners, LLC John C. Blackman, retired, Argosy Cruises Stuart T. Rolfe, Wright Hotels, Inc. George V. Willoughby Jr., retired, King Broadcasting
Vice Chairs Mary L. Bass, Wells Fargo Gini Beck, Community Volunteer
Gregory P. Owens, Washington Trust Bank Sharon K. Philpott, BDO USA, LLP Gary S. Smith, Lease Crutcher Lewis Amy Sprangers, Seattle Seahawks & Seattle Sounders FC Linda Springmann, Holland America Line Eric V. Steinwinder, Avanade Scott C. Trethewey, Callisons, Inc. Christopher Williams, Seattle Department of Parks & Recreation * Ex Officio
Dianne L. Bell, Verizon Business Lesley Canfield, Community Volunteer Bob Donegan, Ivar’s William T. Einstein, Puget Sound Energy, Inc. 2
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The Seattle Aquarium is a nonprofit institution operating on behalf of the City of Seattle. Donations to the Seattle Aquarium are tax deductible under the Internal Revenue Code. Donations can be made by calling (206) 838-3907 or visiting www.seattleaquarium.org.
September 2012 Dear Friend of the Seattle Aquarium, The future Seattle Aquarium, at the center of Seattle’s Waterfront, took two major steps in July, 2012. The City Council voted to place a bond issue on the November ballot to rebuild the seawall, and the Seattle Central Waterfront Committee submitted its recommendations for the long term redevelopment of Seattle’s waterfront with wonderful new public spaces, parks, view corridors, recreational and commercial activities. In effect, a waterfront for all! The Seattle Aquarium has participated heartily in the development of these plans. Our aspiration is to fulfill our Mission and Strategic Plan as a centerpiece of Seattle’s new front porch and its active portal to Puget Sound. We will gain visibility to millions of new visitors to the waterfront, larger and more engaging exhibits and spaces to welcome more families, and better educational and research programs and facilities. We can and must seize the opportunity of a generation to move the Aquarium forward. We will initiate a master planning process in cooperation with the City in 2013 to develop a full business plan and design to upgrade our current buildings and expand to meet growing public demand and program needs. Our intent is to lay out a 20-year phased program to refurbish current assets and build additional new exhibits. While these are the big news headlines of 2012, we are pleased to report that during the fiscal year 2011 attendance grew by 1% to 803,000, and revenues grew by $403,000. Our sea otter, Aniak, gave birth to a baby girl, Sekiu, who captivated the community and became a social media super star with her own “otter cam” and fans. We increased community outreach access to underserved audiences by 36% through partnerships with 13 organizations including the Asian Counseling and Referral Service and Boys and Girls Club. We also launched the Pier 60 Harbor Seal Project to build an exciting new exhibit out of the Aquarium’s most dated element. This investment is needed to keep the Aquarium fresh and compelling for visitors as we approach upcoming construction for the new seawall. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers we offer our deep appreciation to the community for its generous support of the Seattle Aquarium and its Mission. Sincerely, J. Terry McLaughlin Chair, Board of Directors Robert W. Davidson President & CEO
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At the center of it all
Seattle Aquarium affirmed as a key element of the City’s new waterfront plan
The Seattle Aquarium has been identified and affirmed as a key element in the plan for a transformed, post-viaduct Seattle waterfront. In a public meeting on July 12, 2012, the Central Waterfront Committee and landscape architect James Corner presented the latest conceptual designs, a timeline for project development over the next eight years, and a mixed public/private funding plan—60 percent of which is already secured or pending. This vision of a “Waterfront for All” was presented to the Seattle City Council on July 16 and 23, and a resolution supporting the Central Waterfront Strategic Plan was adopted on August 13. The Aquarium is targeted for $40–$50 million of City capital investment for its expected growth (to be enhanced by private sector philanthropy), with expansion space south of Pier 59 and under the Overlook Walk, a new and striking connection to the Pike Place Market that will vastly increase pedestrian traffic past our front doors. The expansion will double the square footage of the Aquarium over several phases of investment and construction, and offer new, exciting exhibits and classroom space to further our Mission: “Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.” Maggie Walker and Charley Royer, co-chairs of the Central Waterfront Partnerships Committee, reinforced the Aquarium’s importance to the plan, stating, “The transformative vision of a ‘Waterfront for All,’ reconnecting the City and its people to the waterfront, creating signature public places and amenities, and enhancing the ecology of the urban environment, is within reach! A key partner in making this vision come alive is the Seattle Aquarium, which provides year-round opportunities for people to experience and be inspired by the wonders of the Puget Sound and the critical role that the ocean plays in our very existence. Along with a transformed waterfront, our vision is that the Aquarium will expand its facilities and provide new programming and exhibits in keeping with the anticipated growth in visitors to the newly activated waterfront.”
The City’s first step: replacement of the seawall Before the City can move forward with its vision, urgent work is needed on the badly deteriorated waterfront seawall. Completed in 1936, the seawall serves as the foundation of the central waterfront and has been severely eroded by marine life including gribbles and bore worms. Engineers say 4
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that it could collapse in an earthquake or major storm, resulting in extensive property damage along the waterfront—including, potentially, the Seattle Aquarium’s facility. Replacement of the seawall is vital not only to the success of the redevelopment of the waterfront; but also essential for the very viability of the Seattle Aquarium. The seawall supports major utilities (water, gas, electric and sewer lines) that are crucial to the operations of the Aquarium and the lives of the animals in its collection. It also supports the sidewalk outside the Aquarium’s front door and the ground under Alaskan Way and State Route 99—the major roads that Aquarium guests and delivery service trucks use. It’s not an overstatement to say that without a functioning seawall, the Aquarium would have to close its doors. A $290 million bond measure to rebuild the seawall, as well as replace the unsafe, City-owned Piers 62 and 63 and Waterfront Park, will come before Seattle voters on the November 6 ballot.
Our first step: development of a master plan
A rising tide
Just as the City must replace the seawall before redeveloping the waterfront, we must take an important step before embarking on our exciting expansion. That step is to develop a new master plan: a vision for the creation of a true, 21st-century aquarium and the fulfillment of our role as the region’s primary platform for marine conservation education. The Aquarium, in cooperation with the City of Seattle, will proceed with the development of its new master plan in 2013-2014.
The Seattle Aquarium is at the center of a proposed redevelopment plan that has been compared, in scale and impact, to the 1962 World’s Fair. Like that project, it is meant to benefit all people; to create a “Waterfront for All.”
To see the proposed waterfront redevelopment plan and the Central Waterfront Committee Strategic Plan, visit www.waterfrontseattle.org.
The wheels are already in motion. The southern end of the viaduct has been dismantled. Alaskan Way is being rerouted. Ground has been broken on the deep-bore tunnel, which will run northeast from the south portal at Alaskan Way South to Aurora Avenue near Sixth Avenue North. The momentum is building and we stand ready to achieve our goal of making the Seattle Aquarium the single most compelling element in the new waterfront.
Timeline 2012
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Fundraising Piling Construction Exhibit Construction
Expansion Project
Master Planning and Design Public/Private Fundraising Construction
Waterfront Seattle
Environment Review, Permitting and Design Construction
Elliott Bay Seawall
Environmental Review, Permitting and Design Public Funding Vote Construction
SR-99 Tunnel
Construction Viaduct Demolition
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Simply Irresistible Our captivating animals: ambassadors for our message of marine conservation
In January of this year, the Aquarium announced that one of its female sea otters, Aniak, had given birth to a pup. Soon revealed to be a girl, the pup was named Sekiu after a public vote via the Aquarium’s website that attracted over 15,000 participants. In the weeks following Sekiu’s arrival, traffic to the Aquarium website increased by 32 percent. The Aquarium blog experienced an 800 percent increase in visits. Well over 200 stories were written about the pup’s arrival by news outlets across the country. Attendance rose to levels more frequently seen during our busiest summer months. Such is the power of one small, albeit undeniably charming, animal to draw the public’s attention to the Seattle Aquarium and become engaged in our Mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment. And Sekiu is just one animal among many. Every creature exhibited at the Seattle Aquarium has the potential to reach out to our visitors and beguile them. Our animals connect with our visitors in a direct, inimitable way. When this connection is made, whether it occurs in our facility or online, our visitors find themselves caring about our animals. And when we care about something, we want to care for it. This is precisely the moment— when our visitors are deeply engaged in the magnetism of our animals—that our dedicated staff and volunteers can leverage our carefully developed messages of marine conservation, creating an impact that has the potential to be deep and long-lived.
To maximize this opportunity to reach our visitors and the public at large, we must develop and care for our animal collection to the most exacting standards. Recent highlights of our animal husbandry include: »»
Ursula, a female fur seal residing at the New England Aquarium, gave birth to a male seal pup in July. The father is the Seattle Aquarium’s Isaac, who traveled to New England in 2009 on a breeding loan.
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The Seattle Aquarium hired its first dedicated veterinarian, Dr. Lesanna Lahner, in December of 2011.
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Two female tufted puffins were added to the rock cliff exhibit in December of 2011. The birds were hatched for us at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in 2011 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) breeding recommendations.
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In combination with improved rockfish husbandry, the Seattle Aquarium is collaborating with a variety of organizations to help streamline recovery efforts for rockfish that have been listed as species of concern by the State of Washington. The Aquarium also continues to conduct annual reef-fish surveys off the coast of Washington to provide data that helps identify population trends.
Lesanna Lahner, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health
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A NEW HOME FOR OUR HARBOR SEALS Aquarium embarks on a capital project to transform a pivotal exhibit
The first element in our planned series of transformational seal in Puget Sound—and, by extension, all animal life in our changes is a new exhibit for our harbor seals. The most world’s one ocean. Viewed through that lens, the value of our abundant marine mammal in Puget Sound, harbor seals are harbor seal exhibit is boundless. a familiar sight in our local waters. Due to their diets and That value isn’t currently reflected in the exhibit itself, and we lack of migration, they’re also sentinels of the well-being of are working to change that with the launch of a $6.5 million their nearshore marine ecosystems. Opportunistic feeders, public/private partnership. This spring, Board member harbor seals consume sole, flounder, sculpin, cod, herring, Stephanie Kornblum of Microsoft began octopus and squid—all links in a food chain leading our efforts to privately raise $3 that is increasingly vulnerable to pollution, Looking into the future, million to create a new exhibit; one that development and other human activities. this investment will allow will be enjoyable and accessible for our Samples from harbor seal tissue provide an visitors, and more comfortable for the us to expand our current accurate measurement of toxic pollutants in seals as well. collection from two Puget Sound.
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Harbor seals are also among the most popular animals at the Seattle Aquarium. By presenting them in engaging and educational ways, we offer visitors a compelling narrative that builds empathy for our harbor seals and develops knowledge about the consequences of human actions on harbor seals in the wild. In the minds of our visitors, our much-loved seals Barney and Q come to represent every
The first stage of the project will entail stabilizing Pier 60 by replacing decayed wood pilings with concrete steel-wrapped pilings. Next, we will install new concrete aprons around what will become the new seal exhibit. The City of Seattle is funding this element of the project with $3.5 million. Then we will turn our attention to the exhibit itself and invest our privately-raised donations, totaling $3 million. We will add additional water depth to the tank, and replace the chain link fence with a modern, clear acrylic surround. Tiered seating around the exhibit will allow visitors and students to comfor tably gather and enjoy presentations by the Aquarium’s harbor seal experts. We will add additional animal “haul-out” space so the seals can rest and warm themselves. Looking into the future, this investment will allow us to expand our current collection from two animals to three or four, exponentially increasing the allure of this already-popular exhibit. We will also be able to institute a harbor seal research breeding program, furthering our goal of leadership in life sciences and research.
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FUNDRAISING UPDATE: Harbor Seal Capital Project As of August 1, we had raised over 69% of our $6.5 million fundraising goal, including $3.5 million of City funds for piling replacement. Our sincere thanks go to the donors who have already contributed to this important project; for more information and to make a contribution online, visit www.seattleaquarium.org/seals.
Harbor Seal Capital Project Donors as of August 1, 2012
$3,500,000 City of Seattle
$250,000
Bob & Lisa Donegan
Under $5,000
Susan Gates & Jack Paauw
Samuel Cangemi
Mark & Kimberly Kramer
David Dicks & Antonia Jindrich
Katherine Krogslund
William & Brooke Einstein
Lisa & Ron Luther
Jose & Carmen Esparza
Theodore & Linda Johnson
Greg Massey & Omid Ighani
J. Brian Hill
$100,000-$249,999
J. Terry & Kathleen McLaughlin
Erin & Tyler Letey
The Ginger & Barry Ackerley Foundation
Jeff & Phyllis Nomura
Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
C. Keith Birkenfeld Memorial Trust
Greg & Barbara Owens
Seattle Mariners
The Norcliffe Foundation
Sharon Philpott & Stephen Finn
Gary Smith & Karen Smith Ekblad
$50,000-$99,999
Robert Power & Michelle Raymond
Frank & Linda Springmann
Gary & Ann Smith
Eric & Samantha Steinwinder
Randy & Ellen Tinseth
Verizon Foundation
D.V. and Ida J. McEachern Charitable Trust
$25,000 - $49,999 Dan Guy III & Wendy Ershig-Guy Jones Family Foundation
Union Bank George & Colleen Willoughby
Ana Bella Kipman and parents Aaron & Stephanie Kornblum Steven & Angie Moore Stuart & Lee Rolfe Scott & Sara Trethewey
$10,000 - $24,999 Harrell & Gini Beck John Blackman Robert & Sara Blair T. Bradford & Lesley Canfield James & Christina Gurke Neal & Danielle Holland Microsoft Matching Gifts Program William & Susan Vititoe
$5,000 - $9,999 Don & Carol Audleman Mary L. Bass Dianne Bell Kevin & Katy Blair John Braden & Kristin Johnsen Robert & Molly Davidson Craig Davison & Glenn Maarse 9
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“DEVELOPING PEOPLE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE”
PS: We Love You, a new youth campaign that promotes conservation of Puget Sound
The Seattle Aquarium understands the power of youth engagement as it relates to marine conservation education: by connecting with people when they’re young, we can potentially influence a lifetime of environmental stewardship. Recent research by The Ocean Project has revealed that youth are the drivers of environmentally friendly actions in their homes, and that parents often turn to their children as the experts on conservation issues. Connecting with youth, therefore, holds the promise of connecting with their families— a ripple effect that we seek to maximize via a variety of channels. Those channels include marine summer camps, community outreach efforts, our teen volunteer program and, most recently, an exciting new campaign called Puget Sound: We Love You. Launched in the early 2011 with initial funding from The Ocean Project, the campaign is led by 24 youth volunteers working in partnership with the Seattle Aquarium staff, The Ocean Project and YouthMuse. It aims to increase awareness and conservation of Puget Sound in teens as well as their families and leverage the influence of teens to reach out to the public in a new and vibrant way. An initial group of several dozen high school volunteers worked to develop the campaign’s name, logo/branding, themes, messages and projects in consultation with adult mentors. A Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ps weloveyou) and blog (www.pugetsound weloveyou.wordpress.com) are the campaign’s primary means of communication with the public. They feature conservation tips, fun facts and opportunities to get involved in various marine conservation efforts in the community. To date, the Facebook page has attracted 600 “likes.”
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Communicating via the internet and talking with friends and family haven’t been enough for the program’s young participants, however—they want to take action themselves. Toward that end, they planned and implemented “An Hour for the Ocean” on World Ocean Day, garnering 200 pledges to spend an hour cleaning up a beach or watershed on June 8, 2012. They also hosted two member-run beach cleanups and a table at two outreach events at the Aquarium. Plans are in the works to develop more conservation-related events to encourage people to become directly involved in caring for Puget Sound. “This is a great example of what the Aquarium is trying to do,” notes Aquarium Youth Engagement Coordinator Dave Glenn. “Not just inspiring, but inspiring conservation action.” Two other institutions, the New York Aquarium and North Carolina Aquarium, have launched similar programs, also in partnership with The Ocean Project and YouthMuse. Thus far, PS: We Love You is the most developed and the New York Aquarium plans to replicate its model.
Throughout our 35-year history, we have focused on sea otter research, husbandry and education efforts. In 2012, we consolidated those efforts to create an official sea otter conservation program, establishing the Seattle Aquarium as a leading resource regarding sea otter conservation. Via this program, we will share research findings with the scientific community, educate the public and help to pave the way toward a healthy future for captive and wild sea otters alike.
RECENT RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS Washington State’s annual sea otter census Aquarium staff participated in the annual sea otter survey for the 11th consecutive year in 2011. Sea otter conservation endocrinology Aquarium biologists are gathering data on captive sea otter reproduction by monitoring reproductive hormone levels in sea otters, all of which were implanted with the same form of contraception, from the Seattle Aquarium, Oregon Zoo and Georgia Aquarium. Our goals are to understand the complex physiology of sea otter reproduction and document the long-term effects of the contraceptive implant so captive sea otter populations can be managed effectively. Three-year study of sea otters and their changing environment We continued our partnership with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on observations of wild sea otter activity as part of the three-year study entitled “Coastal ecosystem responses to influences from land and sea.” Expansion of rockfish surveys The Seattle Aquarium, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, and Oregon Coast Aquarium are partnering in the expansion of underwater video surveys to document changes in rockfish diversity and distribution in Northwest marine ecosystems. Rockfish are long-lived fish listed as a species of concern within Oregon and Washington waters, with three species listed as either endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act in Washington waters. The Seattle Aquarium has been conducting surveys in five sites in the Strait of Juan de Fuca since 2005; three new survey sites have been activated in South Puget Sound and off the Oregon Coast. The new site data will be merged with data from the established sites and combined results will be shared with all participating institutions, each state’s Department of Wildlife and the public. The project is funded by the Northwest Zoo & Aquarium Alliance.
2012: YEAR OF THE SEA OTTER Seattle Aquarium creates an official sea otter conservation program
Research Our research efforts increase our knowledge of the animals we exhibit, contribute to conservation efforts in the wild, support public interest in research and encourage young people to learn. We are currently involved in four sea otter research studies: an annual sea otter census, sea otter population genetics, sea otter ecology and sea otter endocrinology.
Husbandry Under the direction of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Seattle Aquarium created and maintains the North American Sea Otter Studbook, which documents the pedigree and entire demographic history of each sea otter exhibited in zoos and aquariums throughout North America.
Education Sea otter-themed lesson plans are used for camps held at the Seattle Aquarium, as well as classes that take place within our facility and in school classrooms. At our sea otter exhibit, graphic panels and interpreters provide a wealth of public education about these captivating animals and our many conservation efforts related to them.
Retail Sea otter-themed apparel and gift items are sold in the Seattle Aquarium gift store to underscore our sea otter conservation authority.
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“Our job is to inspire marine conservation,” says the Aquarium’s Community Outreach Coordinator Janice Mathisen. “This is a great example of outreach, of bringing the message to people where they are.” On extreme low-tide days throughout the summer, visitors to 10 beaches throughout the greater Seattle area will find an array of red-capped volunteers, trained and ready to help enrich their experiences along the shoreline. A grass-roots volunteer effort that has just completed its 14th year, the Beach Naturalist program encourages beach conservation through education and example—with a lot of fun along the way.
“PEOPLE COME WHEN THEY KNOW WE’RE THERE” Our Beach Naturalist program: bringing conservation and education to local beaches
Beach Naturalists share their love and knowledge of our beaches, model good beach etiquette, advise harvesters and dog owners about regulations and answer literally thousands of questions. In the 2012 season alone, 200 volunteers logged over 37,000 conversations with beachgoers. From 2000 through 2012, volunteers had over 300,000 contacts with the public on local beaches. Response cards filled out by beach visitors after encounters with Beach Naturalists in 2012 paint an exciting picture about program’s value. An extraordinary 98 percent of responders said their time spent with a Beach Naturalist made a difference in their knowledge about the beach. And 73 percent were able to list three things they’d learned, such as “barnacles are hermaphrodites” and “sea anemones can live 80 years.” One enthusiastic respondent simply wrote, “I learned over 30 things!” Respondents also took home important conservation messages, with 56 percent listing three actions they could take to protect the beach and help Puget Sound. Reinforcing the effectiveness of the program’s messages, most of the actions listed were those that Beach Naturalists share when talking with visitors. The Beach Naturalist program expanded from 5 beaches to 10 in 2012, and scheduled 20 dates—more than it ever had 12
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before. Fortunately, securing naturalists wasn’t a problem: the program attracts a wealth of committed volunteers and enjoys an enviably high return rate. This allows the Aquarium to build exponentially on the 22 hours of classroom and field training that is provided to each new volunteer naturalist. “Their knowledge and understanding increases with every year they participate, and they share that with the public,” says Mathisen. “They become advocates for Puget Sound as they share their knowledge of and passion for this ecosystem.” These simple conversations on the beach have a ripple effect. Visitors take what they’ve learned home, where they can make simple changes that benefit our marine environment and share their knowledge with friends and family. Naturalists continue their commitment beyond their time on the beach: At the end of the 2011 season, a resounding majority reported that participating in the program led them to other that support Puget Sound. And the program itself serves as a model to other community education and outreach programs; we have shared resources or collaborated with nearly a dozen entities in the past six years alone. The Beach Naturalist program is funded by grants secured by the Aquarium from the King County Conservation District, The Boeing Company, Islands Fund, The Peg & Rick Young Foundation, WRIA8 and WRIA9.
NEW DIRECTIONS IN CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION Aquarium welcomes new director Jim Wharton
In February, 2012, the Seattle Aquarium announced the appointment of Jim Wharton as its new director of conservation and education. Wharton came to Seattle from Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, where he served as vice president of education. His professional history also includes work with the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, Florida, and at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. Wharton serves on the Board of Directors of the National Marine Educators Association and has long been active with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. “Jim brings vision, leadership and strategic direction as we create and expand our educational programs,” notes CEO Robert Davidson. “Conservation and education is not just our largest department—it’s the heart of the Aquarium. Jim and his team will make critical contributions to our Mission.” Wharton will collaborate with regional and national organizations focused on marine conservation while continuing his commitment to furthering science and ocean literacy. “I truly believe that education outside the classroom is about creating extraordinary experiences,” he says, “The kind that change people’s lives and alter their perception of the world around them.” “I’m fortunate to work with a team of passionate, creative educators and volunteers,” Wharton continues. “Together, we work to galvanize our audiences with the wonder and respect we feel for our world’s one ocean.”
SOUND CONVERSATIONS Our popular speaker series, featuring audience participation that encourages lively dialogue, continued for its third year in 2012. Hosted by KING5’s Jeff Renner, this year’s speakers included Dr. Fritz Stahr of UW School of Oceanography; James Bodkin of the United States Geological Survey; and Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes. Series sponsors included Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) and Holland America Line.
BY THE NUMBERS: EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION 802,649: the number of visitors that came through our doors in 2011 40,094: the number of schoolchildren served at the Aquarium and throughout the Puget Sound region from July 2011 through July 2012
41,632: the number of Aquarium admission tickets distributed to lowincome children and families from January 2011 through July 2012
$486,868: the dollar value of those complimentary tickets, redeemed as of July 2012
3,320: the number of participants in our Toddler Time program, the highest since its inception, from July 2011 through July 2012
212: the number of participants in our marine summer camp program in 2011
50%: the increase in our summer camp offerings in 2012 17: the total number of camps offered in summer 2012 11,062: the number hours Aquarium staff spent with participants in our 2011 camp and family programs
UPDATE: CITIZEN SCIENCE In 2011–12, Citizen Science maintained its broad geographic reach with over 350 students from 13 high schools on Puget Sound beaches collecting nearshore monitoring data. Also participating were 13 teachers and two University of Washington (UW) graduate GK–12 program instructors. Aquarium staff had a total of 20 contact hours with students; 28 contact hours with teachers. The program has served as a model for Citizen Science programs across the country and internationally. It was presented at two international conferences in 2011. Citizen Science also held the first annual Marine Conservation Forum at Seattle Aquarium in May, 2012. The program is funded by The Boeing Company, Macy’s Foundation, The Russell Family Foundation, Union Bank and Wells Fargo.
CONSERVATION HONORS 2012 Seattle Aquarium Medal winner: Elliott A. Norse, PhD. Dr. Norse is Founder and Chief Scientist of the Marine Conservation Institute, a Bellevue-based nonprofit dedicated to winning strong protection for ocean ecosystems worldwide. He has held positions at the United States Environmental Protection Agency; President’s Council on Environmental Quality Ecological Society of America; Wilderness Society and Ocean Conservancy.
2012 Seattle Aquarium Society Conservation Research Award: James L. Bodkin James L. Bodkin leads the sea otter and coastal marine ecosystems project for the USGS Alaska Science Center. His most recent and ambitious research, the Pacific Nearshore Project, is designed to improve our understanding of the relative influences of oceans and watersheds on nearshore ecosystems.
Connecting to our community CARBON FOOTPRINT AT THE AQUARIUM The Aquarium was a founding partner in the 2012 launch of “Carbon Capturing Companies” (C3) by Forterra (formally Cascade Land Conservancy) to reduce our collective C footprint, plant 12,000 native evergreen trees and capture 60,000T of C02 this century. Other partners include: Pearl Jam, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders, Seattle Mariners, Woodland Park Zoo and others.
SEATTLE AQUARIUM FORMS MARINE CONSERVATION NETWORK
UPDATE: COSEE OCEAN LEARNING COMMUNITIES
As part of our Conservation Strategy Plan, the Seattle Aquarium partnered with 16 leading environmental organizations to create the Marine Conservation network to facilitate mutual awareness of and action on conservation initiatives. In early 2012, the Network met with gubernatorial candidates Congressman Jay Inslee and Attorney General Rob McKenna regarding their respective visions for restoring Puget Sound.
COSEE Ocean Learning Communities (COSEE OLC) is a collaboration between the Seattle Aquarium, UW School of Oceanography, UW College of Education and Ocean Inquiry Project (OIP) to bring ocean research out of the laboratory and to the public. Current accomplishments include Aquarium Family Science Weekend, My Place in Puget Sound, and the Orca Bowl Ocean Science Competition. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation.
Current members include: Center for Whale Research; Long Live the Kings; Marine Conservation Institute; Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission; Orca Network; People for Puget Sound; Puget Sound Partnership; Puget Sound Restoration Fund; Puget Soundkeepers Alliance; Salish Sea Expeditions; SeaDoc Society; Seattle Aquarium; The Nature Conservancy of Washington; The Russell Family Foundation; UW College of the Environment; and Washington Environmental Council.
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Fundraising Events
Businesses and individuals supporting our Mission Our two annual fundraising events, Splash! and Otter Open Golf Classic, were successful as well as popular in 2011. Once again, we were fortunate to receive support from many businesses in our greater community as well as from the individuals who attended the events, enjoyed themselves, and rewarded us with their financial support.
Otter Open Golf Classic 2011 Our annual golf tournament was chaired by Brian Hill of Sound Leasing Corporation and Steve Moore of Contour, Inc. Held on September 19 at Broadmoor Golf Club, it produced $105,000 in revenue. Title Sponsor D.A. Davidson & Co. Reception Sponsor Pinnacle Family of Companies Activity Sponsors The Capital Grille Lexus of Bellevue UBS Financial Services Hole Sponsors 1st Security Bank of Washington The Ginger & Barry Ackerley Foundation Callisons, Inc. Contour, Inc. Fenwick & West LLP MBI Seattle Pacific Portfolio Advisors Pier 57 PopCap Games, Inc. Sherwood Forest Farms Wright Hotels, Inc.
Splash! 2011 Held on June 3rd, our gala auction was chaired by Bill Chapin, formerly of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC, and Linda Springmann of Holland America Line. Fashion designer Luly Yang served as the honorary chair. The event raised $625,000. Title Sponsor The Boeing Company Presenting Sponsor Safeco Insurance Conservation Education Fund Sponsor Wells Fargo Marine Environment Sponsor Foss Maritime Company Art Contest Sponsor T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan Hotel Partner Seattle Marriott Waterfront Reception Partner Sodexo Leisure Services Raffle Partner Ben Bridge Jeweler Wine Partner Novelty Hill Centerpiece Partner Seattle Glassblowing Studio Gift Partner Mackay Restaurants Silver Sponsors Callisons, Inc. D.A. Davidson & Co. Fenwick & West LLP Holland America Line Seattle Seahawks Bronze Sponsors The Ginger & Barry Ackerley Foundation Lane Powell PC Mithun Pedersen’s Event Rentals Puget Sound Energy, Inc. SEA CON LLC Sound Community Bank Space Needle LLC Turner Construction Wright Hotels, Inc.
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Just over 11 percent of our total operating revenue comes from contributions and grants; the majority of those contributions is from individuals. Thanks to support from people who give us the gift of money, as well as time, we are able to continue our work to inspire marine conservation in ever-growing audiences. Below, meet three people who have made our Mission their own.
Chad & Jennifer Mackay Community, stewardship and responsibility are the core values held by Chad and Jennifer Mackay. The couple is known for their famed El Gaucho restaurants and their generous community involvement—specifically for causes that support a clean and healthy Puget Sound. Jennifer also practices law with the Amicus Law Group. Chad and Jennifer have two young sons, Eliot and Owen, and bring them to the Aquarium frequently. Notes Chad, “To us, the Aquarium represents the foundational elements of building an incredible community around the Puget Sound and in Seattle.” They are excited about the Aquarium’s involvement with the Seattle Waterfront redesign and the role that project will have in creating a more vibrant experience for locals and guests. The Mackays were the Honorary Co-Chairs of Splash! 2012, the Aquarium’s annual fundraising gala. They gave generously of their time and resources, and made important contributions to 11 of the 29 live auction packages. They also helped spread the word by hosting 30 guests at the gala. “We admire the work of local nonprofits, like the Aquarium, in educating the public about how to improve the health of our local waters,” they comment.
SPOTLIGHT: INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Introducing a few passionate supporters of our Mission
Kathy Krogslund Kathy lives and breathes the Aquarium. She is a passionate volunteer of 35 years who continues working in the Aquarium research lab because, as she says, “I still learn something new every Saturday morning!” Her professional background makes contributing her time and resources to the Seattle Aquarium a natural fit. “It’s rewarding to support an institution that demonstrates the importance of marine conservation to the public, and is itself a role model for that mission,” she comments. Kathy is an oceanographer at the University of Washington School of Oceanography and has traveled around the world to investigate global warming. She shares what she’s learned from places like Antarctica, Easter Island and the Arabian Sea with staff at the Aquarium to further their understanding of the impact global warming has around the world and the implications for Puget Sound. In 1983, Kathy was invited to join our Board of Directors. “I have the pleasure of working with colleagues who are business professionals—and now I can even understand the financial reports!” she says. Kathy’s commitment goes beyond time; she’s consistently very generous in her financial support. Describing why she continues to stay involved, she says, “I still have fun at the Aquarium where I know my time and money are appreciated and well spent.” 16
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SEATTLE AQUARIUM FINANCIALS 2011 Balance Sheet ($’s in ‘000’s)
2011
Assets
Revenue and Expense ($’s in ‘000’s)
2011
Unrestricted Operating Revenues
Cash and Investments
$5,710
Receivables and Other
1,120
Membership
1,224
Long Term Receivables
205
Concessions
943
Property Plant & Equipment, net
718
Contributions & Grants
458
Special Events, net
405
Miscellaneous
170
Total Assets $7,753 Liabilities and Net Assets Payables and Other
$1,282
Leasehold Financing
4,225
Total Liabilities $5,507
Admissions $7,978
Restricted net assets released from restrictions
1,463
Total Unrestricted Operating Revenues
$12,641
Unrestricted Operating Expenses Program
$10,856
Unrestricted Net Assets
$988
Fundraising
651
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
1,258
Management and General
1,107
Total Net Assets $2,246
Total Unrestricted Operating Expenses
$12,614
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
Change in Unrestricted Net Assets
$27
$7,753
Restricted Activity
The statements shown above are condensed versions of our audited financial statements and do not include footnote disclosures. A copy of our audit report containing financial statements and accompanying footnotes is available upon request. Please contact Ryan Dean at (206) 838-3906 or r.dean@seattleaquarium.org to obtain a copy.
Unrestricted Operating Revenues $12,641
Temporarily Restricted Revenue
$417
Restricted net assets released from restrictions
(1,463)
Change in Restricted Net Assets
$(1,046)
Net Assets, Beginning of Year
$3,265
Net Assets, End of Year
$2,246
Unrestricted Operating Expenses $12,614 Life Sciences 19%
MG&A 21%
Admissions 71% Miscellaneous 2% Special Events, net 4%
Concession 2%
Contributions & Grants 4%
Marketing 16%
Fundraising 5%
Concessions 8%
Admissions 7% Membership 11%
Facilities 15%
Education/ Conservation 15% 17
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OUR STAFF Working in support of our Mission Malia Adams
Jeffrey Christiansen
Tyler Haven
Alan Maxey
Veronica Smolen
Genny Arredondo
Amy Cole
Caroline Hempstead
Rachel Mayer
Giovannina Souers
Laura Austin
Ana Corado
Joel Hollander
Anna McAllister
Victoria Swalley
Melani Baker
Christie Cotterill
Charles Hopper
Bryan McNeil
John Sykes
Reid Bakkar
Rebekah Crowley
Carol Jackson
Katie Metz
Marlon Taylor
Jessica Barcz
Michael Darling
Kathryn Kegel
Jessica Missel
Tamsyn Theo
Ethan Barr
Robert W. Davidson
Jeanette Kent
Lori Montoya
Alan Tomita
Traci Belting
Ryan Dean
Bob Kiel
Marty Morris
April Troka
Katrina Bettis
Angela Deccio
Nicole Killebrew
Susan Mueller
Marla Tullio
Leela Bilow
Andrea DosSantos
Rob Kirkelie
Sal Munoz
Becky Bingham
Heidi Ebel
Tim Kuniholm
Dan Newburn
Christopher Van Damme
Maxwell Boland
Dan Galvin
Jodi Kunz
Rodger Ogren
Alfredo Verzosa
Roberta Brooks
Cari Garand
Lesanna Lahner
Shari Okada
Catherine Vincent
Susan Bullerdick
Penny Garrett
Pam Lamon
Carmen Olds
Justine Walker
Diana Cardiff
Olivia Gelow
Amelia Langi
Sara Perry
Jim Wharton
Julie Carpenter
Dave Glenn
Darcie Larson
Mark Plunkett
Jenn Whitsett
Tim Carpenter
Denise Griffing
Shawn Larson
Reena Riojas
Alix Wilber
William Carroll
Jamie Gunn
Joe Lazar
Martin Rothwell
Donald Williams
Karen Cartegena
Holly Haley
Steve Lock
Marsha Savery
Renatta Williams
C.J. Casson
Margarite Hargrave
Nikki Manipon
Allie Nawt Serious
Steven Yong
Amanda Chadwick
Katie Hart
Janice Mathisen
Andrew Sim
Stephanie Zimsen
Hariana Chilstrom
Steven J. Harvey
Karen Matsumoto
Angela Smith
Amy Zolton
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We reached an exciting milestone in 2012: our 1,000,000th recorded volunteer hour. Using our current database, the Seattle Aquarium has been recording volunteer hours since 1990. Between then and now, over 4,400 volunteers have given their time in support of our programs and Mission. One million hours is a staggering number and a profound reflection of the dedication, time and care that each of our volunteers brings to our organization. We couldn’t appreciate them more.
OUR VOLUNTEERS Celebrating our 1,000,000th recorded volunteer hour Years/Hours of service reached during 2011 30 years Orlay Johnson & Janice Mathisen
12,000 hours Linda Rowley
25 years Norman Lau, Ken Oordt, Linda Rowley & Barbara Treen
7,000 hours Bill Greger
20 years David Hamilton, Cindy Lantry, Eulalie Sullivan & Frankie Tsoming 15 years Guy Becken, April Carr, Rob Chapman, Denise Griffing, Leslie Hargus, Janet Hensley, Charles Hutchinson, Michele Kackman, Jim Middleton, Paul Perkins, Amy Peterson, Craig Rees, Deanna Saxbe, Sandi Spence, Kim Stark, Howard Syder, Anne Voegtlen & Janet Young 10 years Tony Ercolano, Bill Greger, Cheryl Hughes, James Johnson, Curtis Nelson, Peter Ross, Kathy Ryan & Veronica von Allworden 5 years Dennus Baum, Janet Beckmann, Rob Bingham, Shary Bozied, Mandy Chomos, Dean Conti, Robert Earhart, Steve Fisher, Olivia Gelow, Jeff Guhl, Steve Hannuksela, Joan Hansen, Carl Harrington, Kathy Mangrubang, Cheryl Mathisen, Bill Matson, Fritz Merkel, Joyce Merkel, Dave Metzger, Joy Neubauer, Roger Neubauer, Paul Riggs, David Rintoul, Kevin Tower & Rob Uy
3,000 hours John Anderson, Barb Williams & Darrell Williams 2,000 hours Fred Benedetti, Brian Chittick, Rick Gillatt, Barry Hatch, Eric Lemar, Bill Matson, Mack MacKrell, Alexander Snow & Anne Voegtlen 1,000 hours Shary Bozied, Tony Ercolano, Russ Glaeser, Jennifer Gonzaga, Mary Jackson, Kirby Johnson, Jack Love, Janice Mathisen, Heather Nunn & Joy Neubauer 500 hours Mary Beth Ackerman, Jessica Barcz, Madison Bromel, Bernie Busch, Karen Chan, Bronte Crook, Katie Garner, Amrita Ghosh, Steven Hannuksela, David Hernandez, Cheryl Hughes, James Johnson, John Laggart, Casey Leichter, Sigrid Llewellyn, Kerry Lusignan, Joyce Merkel, Sam Montgomery, Graham O’Keefe, Erika Pinney, Alastair Ramsay, Mary-Kay Reynolds, Bill Rockwell, Eric Running, Miriam Ruthford, Tim Ryan, Kim Sanders, Kate Schmiett, Bruce Semple, Arman Siddiqui, Daniel Sloan, Michael Smith & Chelsea Via 250 hours Treyvan Akers, Chris Allert, Woody Anderson, Karen Andres, Melani Baker, Lynne Bannerman, Caren Beecher, Gayle Bellows, Caitlin Belousek, Briyana Bembry, Christine Bidwell, David Black,
250 hours (cont’d) Jim Boon, Anja Brandon-Drevitch, Francine Brazeau, Paige Byerly, Jonathan Dean, Samantha DeYoung, Peter Draper, Michael Farson, Victoria Ferrulli, Krystal Gauthier- Bell, Cindy Gossett, Jenn Hackett, Corri Heiss, Eleanor Hollenbeck, Emily Hollern, Rachel Horton, Gerry Hu, Patrick Hutchings, Rachel Johnson, Dana Joy, Jarett Kaplan, Aimee Kinney, Ryan Kitchen, Morgan Kohler, Jon Kroman, Ashley Krzeszowski, Tracy Kusian, Kassi Leicester, Cheng Li, Diana Lillig, Maddie McGrath, Gayle McKool, David McLean, Alexandra McPherson, Melissa Mefford, Tiffany Ng, Miguel Padilla, Randy Rice, Nora Sabia, Stephanie Sanders, Betsy Song, Laura Sotelo, Collin Taylor, Nick Till, Austen Walsworth, Brad Wauldron, Jeff Webber, Mark Weber, Leslie Wilson, Annie Worcester & Chalida Workman 100 hours Leah Anderson, Chris Bonneau, MaryJane Boxer, Claudia Canty, Michael Carlson, Robin Chiles, Ben Clemence, Gabi Crooks, Kirk Erickson, Joan Fenton, Megan Frazier, David Hagert, Eric Haney, Brian Harmon, Natalie Hirsch, Justin Kerwin, Casey Maass, Linda Maudslein, Katie McGillvray, Tiffany Nance, Melissa Osterhart, Elize Papineau , Ashley Peterson, Karen Powers, Barb Renfro, Tom Richards, Saul Rico, Megan Stephens, Carrie Stoltzman, Alexandra Swidergal, Kat Taylor, Isa Terrell, Troy Tincher, Rick Titcomb, Laura Truxal, Mariela Tuquero, Bruce Ulness, Audrey Walker, Sean Walters, Daniel Warner & Tammy Weyers
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OUR DONORS
Believers in our Mission
The Seattle Aquarium is fortunate to be supported by our community in many ways. As a nonprofit, we rely on contributions from people who support our vital cause. Our 2011 donors made it possible for us to increase the reach of our Mission, and we thank them sincerely for their contributions and commitment.
Ocean Advocate
Steven & Angie Moore
Noelle Ferwerda
Alaska Airlines
National Audubon Society
Robert & Lucie Fjeldstad
Amgen
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Louise H. Foley, in memory of
Anonymous (3)
National Science Foundation
Steve & Karen Hall
Catherine Irby Arnold & Schuyler Arnold
Northwest Zoo & Aquarium Alliance
John F. Harris and Family
Bank of America
Bradley & Becky Parker
Scott & Bonnie Harrison
Harrell & Gini Beck
Robert & Jennifer Peters
Andrew & Stephanie Hogenson
John Blackman
Arnie & Deborah Prentice
Lawrence & Ritchie Hood
The Boeing Company
Emery Rhodes & Charlene Short Rhodes
Juniper Foundation
Linda Breneman & Eric Strand
The Russell Family Foundation
Kathryn Kinney Harris
Bullseye Bookkeeping, Inc.
Safeco Insurance
Dave & Meg Krah
Callisons Inc.
The Seattle Foundation
Mark & Kimberly Kramer
T. Bradford & Lesley Canfield
Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Frances Kwapil
Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence
Seattle Seahawks
Lane Powell PC
D.A. Davidson & Co.
Seattle Sounders FC
Lexus of Bellevue
John & Caroline Edwards
Snoqualmie Tribe
Alan & Kimberley Lippman
Fenwick & West LLP
Sodexo Leisure Services
Chad & Jennifer Mackay
Foley/Frischkorn Wildlife and Conservation Fund
Kevin & Tina Steiner
Macy’s Foundation
Foss Maritime Company
T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program
Bill & Melinda Gates
Scott & Sara Trethewey
Mithun
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Union Bank
Brian Moran & Juliet Searle
William Gates & Mimi Gardner Gates
Estate of Stephanie Wagner
Myrtle L. Atkinson Foundation
Katharyn Gerlich
Wells Fargo
Jeff & Phyllis Nomura
James & Christina Gurke
Wiancko Charitable Foundation
Novelty Hill Winery
Dan Guy III & Wendy Ershig-Guy
WWW Foundation Sheila Wyckoff-Dickey & Charles Dickey
Osberg Family Trust
Holland America Line, Inc.
Sound Citizen
Pedersen’s Event Rentals
Christopher & Julie Hughes
1st Security Bank of Washington
John C. & Karyl Kay Hughes Foundation
The Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation
Theodore & Linda Johnson
Ted & Danielle Ackerley
Duff & Sharon Kennedy
Scott & Debbie Balsam
James & Leslie Kerr
Bank of America Foundation
Kibble & Prentice
The Capital Grille
KING Broadcasting Company
Chihuly Studios
King Conservation District
The Clams at Ivar’s
Aaron & Stephanie Kornblum
Coutura LLC
Lily Pointe Family Foundation
Randall & Pilar Curtis
Keith & Mary Kay McCaw Family Foundation
Mike & Callie Dent
Mary Kay McCaw
Sandy & Wright Dickinson
Microsoft Corporation
Jose & Carmen Esparza
Stan & Mary Harrelson
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Ned & Susan Palmer Richard & Margy Peterson Pinnacle Family of Companies Stuart & Lee Rolfe SEA CON LLC Seattle Mariners Gary & Sheri Sherrell Sound Community Bank Space Needle LLC John & Cristie Stapp Laurie Stewart Randy & Ellen Tinseth Turner Construction Company UBS Financial Services
Robert, Chris & Erika Uy
Pier 57
Chuck & Nancy Collins
Susan Van Rooyen
PopCap Games
Grad & Susan Conn
Bill & Sue Vititoe
Robert Power & Michelle Raymond
Karen Conover & Martyn Thrussell
Wright Hotels, Inc.
Princess Tours
Copacino + Fujikado
Joanne Young
Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
Coutura LLC
The Peg & Rick Young Foundation
Riddell Williams P.S.
Ray & Kristine Cramer
Orca Clan
The Rodman Foundation
James & Barbee Crutcher
Peter Rose
Robert & Mary Cugini
Craig & Lisa Schafer
Brent & Leslie Curran
Seattle Aquarium Society Quilters
David Curry
Donald & Debra Severide
Demetrio D’Ambrosi & Gia Parsons
Sherwood Forest Farms
Craig Davison & Glenn Maarse
Gary Smith & Karen Smith Ekblad
Deupree Family Foundation
Smith & Stark
David Dicks & Antonia Jindrich
Frank & Linda Springmann
Bob & Lisa Donegan
Thomas Sullivan
Jake & Angie Downs
TEW Foundation
Stanley Drake
Frederick & Susan Titcomb
Dunham Cellars
Dale VanDerschelden & Diane Jutte
Eagle Home Mortgage
Volterra
Daniel Ederer & Takayo Minakami
Wes & Bernie Ward
William & Brooke Einstein
Washington Trust Bank
Courtney Elsos
George & Colleen Willoughby
Emerald Downs
H.S. Wright III & Kate Janeway
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Contour, Inc
Otter Club
Terry & Linda Finn
R. Michael Crill & Catherine Nobis
Tom Alberg & Judi Beck
Don Curtiss & Michelle Quisenberry
Doug Alder & Eric Middleton
Robert & Molly Davidson
John & Nikki Anderson
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc
Scotti Andrews & Paul Tonella
Cary Falk & Quynh Vuong
Anonymous (4)
Rich & Jan Formisano
William & Deirdre Arntz
Kyle Griffith
Don & Carol Audleman
Chuck Hamilton
Mark & Tamara Babcock
Jay & Teri Harmeyer
Danny Bain
Sean Howard & Bridget Baiss-Howard
Douglas Barker & Elizabeth Sicktich
Kristen Lappin
Mary L. Bass
Eric Lemar
Eric & Rachel Baumgartner
Lisa & Ron Luther
Kevin & Katy Blair
Ian & Laura MacNeil
Herbert Bridge & Edie Hilliard
Michael & Marissa Maroni
Tracy & Amy Briggs
MBI Seattle
Douglas & Shari Brindle
J. Terry & Kathleen McLaughlin
Bill & Meg Bromfield
Doug Oberbillig & Kristi Leamaster
Darrell & Cathy Bryan
Tracy O’Keefe
Sue & Artie Buerk
Billy O’Neill & Piper Hopkins
Kay & Howard Burton
Greg & Barbara Owens
John & Danielle Carlson
Pacific Portfolio Consulting and Trust
Bob & Kathy Cartwright
Laura Peterson
William Casperson
Scott & Michelle Peyree
Marty & Stacy Chilberg
Accenture Chap & Eve Alvord Amgen Foundation Matching Gifts Program Anonymous Argosy Cruises Mark Askew & Shawn Jones Barrage Cellars Dianne Bell Ben Bridge Jeweler Blair Family Foundation John Braden & Kristin Johnsen Paul & Deborah Brainerd John & Adrienne Brown Brown Family Private Foundation Butler Valet Bob & Sue Chamberlain William & Victoria Chapin
Dennis Forsyth & Elaine Spencer Lloyd & Janet Frink Susan Gates & Jack Paauw Matthew & Glenda Gertz D. Wayne & Anne Gittinger David Goldberg & Lisa Storch Robert & Allison Grayson Kurt & Alison Grevstad Hamilton & Nancy Harris Brian Hartman & Katherine Christopherson Steve & Val Haynes Steve & Michelle Heck Harold & Mary Frances Hill J. Brian & Heather Hill Robert & Vanessa Howie Gretchen Hull Dan & Connie Hungate Chris & Jane Husband Roger & Cindy Jobs W. Bruce & Joanne Jones Jones Family Foundation K & L Distributors Matt & Priscilla Karwoski Kathcart Open Systems & Consulting Kenmore Air 21
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Donors continued Katherine Krogslund
Eric & Samantha Steinwinder
Doug Miller & Karin Fletcher
B.J. Last & Julia Buck
Gary & Susan Strand
Mike & Marty Flood
Norman & Paula Lau
Philip & Dawn Takeuchi
Gary & Pat Floyd
Erin & Tyler Letey
Dave & Mary Kay Talbot
Richard Franko & Stephanie Bower
Greg Massey & Omid Ighani
Eric & Christine Thuesen
Mark & Brenda Ganley
Anna McAllister & Mike Strassburger
David & Chris Towne
Kathryn Gardow & David Bradlee
Bruce & Jolene McCaw
Travel 4 Real
William & Nanette Garrison
McCormick & Schmick’s Harborside
Douglas & Margaret Walker
Dan & Lisa Gemme
Todd & Kristin Meldahl
Robin & Elizabeth Wallwork
Mark & Carolyn Guidry
Jean Mernaugh & Hans Hoffmann
John & Marilyn Warner
Mark & Carolyn Guidry Foundation
Merrill Lynch
Washington Women’s Foundation
Duncan Haas & Birgit Walbaum
MOGO Design, Inc.
Stephen & Shari Welch
Mark & Pat Hall
Lori Montoya & Sam Houghtaling
Peter & Stephanie Wieland
Mike Halperin & Jodi Green
Steve & Lynn Mowe
Suzanne Williams & Kellee Franklin
Jim & Erin Havens
Clayton & Anne Nielsen
Sally & David Wright
Mark & Joni Herwick
James & Lisa Nordstrom
David & Polly Wyman
Hikari Consulting
Northern Trust Bank of Seattle
Wyman Youth Trust
Paul Hollie & Lynne Varner
Heather Nunn
Zillow, Inc.
Janice Holsbo & Susan Minshull
Scott & Sue Olson
Octopus Circle
John Holt & Susan Trainor Holt
John & Ann O’Neil Parker Smith & Feek Barbara Peterson Louis Peterson Sharon Philpott & Stephen Finn Judy Pigott Mary Pigott Christopher & Julie Prentice Michael & Geannine Purpura Raven Trust Fund Jeff & Susan Renner Carrie Rhodes John & Tina Rial Thomas Robertson & Marcelle O’Connell Terry Roche Royal Celebrity Tours William & Jill Ruckelshaus Ron & Susan Runyon Richard A. Saada John Sanders & Mary Roberts Bo & Deanna Saxbe Henry Schaefer Family Foundation Peter Schaefer & Chiemi Washida Seattle Glassblowing Studio John & Kirsten Sharp Ron & Barb Sim H. Martin & Patricia Smith Veronica Smolen & George Kramer Sound Leasing Corporation Sarah Soutter & David Cosman 22
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AH&T Insurance Anonymous Stephen & Chaunise Avanessian Bainbridge Community Foundation Chris & Cynthia Bayley Carl & Renee Behnke Sally Behnke Donna Benaroya Bradley & Carla Berg Fraser & Deirdre Black Lance & Moria Blair John & Nancy Boyd Jennifer & Bill Brindle Gregory & Erika Brown Samuel Cangemi C.J. & Teresa Casson Kevin & Cary Clark John & Patty Coffey William & Kelly Crow Steve Cunetta & Bobbie Baker Stephen & Harriet Davis Dimension Systems The Martin Djos Family Foundation Tim Dodge & Michal Ann McElhany John & Dawn Dorsett Michael & Kris Douglas Albert & Margery Einstein Frank & Susan Finneran Bev & Paul Fletcher
Deborah Jensen & Steven Malloch Michael Jurich & Rolando Valdepenas Ron & Tami Kent Fred & Lisa King Steve & Terryl Kirsch Jim Klavano Phil & Mary Knell Karen Koon & Brad Edwards Michael Laube & Kyle Winslow Daniel C. Lee Kerri Lewis & Eric Nispurik Lexus Champions for Charity Charles & Rayna Liekweg Edmund Littlefield, Jr. & Julia Derby Littlefield Farm Brock & Karin Loen Kathy Mangrubang & Joan Burnette Robert & Jayne Manlowe Wayne & Kristin Martin Jack & Laurie McHale Peter & Patricia Minden Denny & Janet Miya Douglas Murdock & Elizabeth Rappaport Dave & Judith Nielsen Douglas & Nancy Norberg Norberg Family Foundation Joy Okazaki & Mike Johnson Michael Ormes & Victoria Whitlock Christopher Paul & Amy Alberg Frank Pritchard
Promo Shop, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Griffin
Wayne White & Leigh Ann Tift
Susan Queary
Donald Fleming & Elizabeth Hanna
Gregory & Michelle Whitten
Norman Raab Foundation
Doug Harrison
Marjorie Widmeyer & Robert Webb
Sara Raab & Tryg McInerny
G. Schuyler & Michele Havens
Fred & Janet Williams
Cody & Scot Rogers
Bob & Christy Hentges
Jim & Cherie Williams
Richard & Nancy Senseney
William Horner
Ann P. Wyckoff
Mark Shapiro & Debra Di Blasi
Jackie Hsu
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Gene & Heather Hsu
Derek & Penny Ziemer
Bernard & Susan Silbernagel
Carol Sue Ivory-Carline & Jan Carline
Marty & Jacque Steele
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Darcy Johnson
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Randy Kilmer & Barbara Petty
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Janie Layman
Tyler Urbigkit
Brandon & Teresa Lee
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Phillip Leonard
Rose VanOmmen & Donovan Barton
Alexander Lindsey & Lynn Manley
Theresa Ver Wey
Owen & Paige Lloyd
Verizon Foundation
Kenneth & Darlene Lowe
Sharon Wada
Dru Ludwig & Johnathan Knight
William & Connie Waddington
Seamas & Trish Markey
Anthony & Rochelle Whelan
Mashiko Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
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Puget Sound and the world’s one big ocean need our help. At the Seattle Aquarium, it is our mission to inform and inspire students and visitors to take action to preserve the health of our marine environment, for our generation and all those that follow.
Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 386-4300
www.seattleaquarium.org