VMNH ANNUAL REPORT
VMNH Annual Report
No Limits From May 2008 through June 2010, I had the great honor of serving as chair of the VMNH Board of Trustees. During that time, the museum’s staff dealt with many challenges, from moving millions of scientific collections from the old facility to the newly built museum, to continually adding to and enhancing the museum’s many diverse temporary and permanent exhibits. The museum also faced a change in leadership with the departure of Tim Gette as executive director. Gloria Niblett, director of administration and services, provided effective and inspired leadership of the museum as interim executive director, maintaining the museum’s continual improvements and enhancements.
In February 2010, the museum was fortunate to welcome Dr. Joe Keiper as its new executive director. Joe has brought new energy, enthusiasm, and fresh ideas to the museum, with several new exhibits and programs in place and many more innovative projects in the works. Despite the challenges faced by VMNH, the museum continues to excel as a vibrant, active institution with no limits to its potential.
Pamela A. Armstrong Chairman Virginia Museum of Natural History Board of Trustees
Challenges and Opportunities The Foundation has emerged from a year in which we — like everyone — felt the effects of the economic downturn. The museum made many adjustments to do more with less. Still, as we continued to inform and cultivate, we were fortunate to receive much-appreciated gift support from individuals, corporations and foundations. Guided by a talented and engaged Board, and supported by a capable and dedicated staff, we have raised nearly $3.5 million in pledges toward our goal of $4 million for exhibits, nearly completing phase one of our
capital campaign. Event highlights of the year included the huge hit, “Mollusk Madness,” and another successful golf tournament. The Young Friends of VMNH continued to offer creative activities to attract new members. Jefferson Awards were presented to deserving recipients, and Dr. Joe Keiper became the museum’s new Executive Director. Joe’s energy and fresh perspective are providing new opportunities to garner support. The Foundation strives to supplement the State’s generous support to the museum with gifts, providing a
margin of excellence that enhances the museum’s potential to be all that it can be. To our supporters, we thank you and encourage you to visit the museum often to see what your investments have made possible. Gail D. Smith
President Virginia Museum of Natural History Foundation Board of Directors
Joe B. Keiper, Ph.D. Executive Director
DIRECTOR
2009-2010 was a tough economic period for everyone. Despite this, I arrived at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in February and was impressed to see an institution that met the economic challenges head-on. The board, staff, and volunteers all worked together to make the Museum a first class destination in Martinsville, and indeed 33,279 people toured our galleries and attended our education programs, while over 250,000 citizens of Virginia and beyond experienced our traveling and online exhibits, blogs, Web site and social media outreach programs. New exhibits included Wildlife Art Revealed which showcased the strong tie between art and nature. Messages from the Mesozoic opened in January and 700 visitors enjoyed our Dino Days family festival. Bug Daze was held in May and was well attended. It gave me the opportunity to relive my days as a museum entomologist and I conducted mini field trips to Wilson Park to explore the concepts of decomposition and forensic science. This experience allowed me to interact face-to-face with dozens of our members and visitors. After spending a day with these
supporters, it is no wonder that the museum was able to drive forward with quality programming even during these challenging times! While exhibits, education, and public programming are such a vital part of who we are and what we do, the quality science we conduct behind-the-scenes is often overlooked. Our curators are leaders in their field, holding distinguished positions in international organizations. Our Library acquired the MacCord Collection making it one of the country’s best libraries for eastern Atlantic archaeology. The number of specimens we house and care for grew, and that is made possible by the forward thinking people who aspired to open the newest natural history museum back in 2007. Behind-the-scenes at VMNH houses a world-class facility with precious specimens that indeed make us a unique institution. As Americans pull themselves from the grips of economic recession, the museum works to produce successful research, exhibits, and educational programs. We will need your help to maintain our service to the natural sciences and the Commonwealth. Please continue to support the Virginia Museum of Natural History, and we will remain determined to successfully interpret our natural heritage for all citizens.
Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia: Bob McDonnell Secretary of Natural Resources: Doug Domenech
Museum Board of Trustees C. Novel Martin, III, Roanoke, Chairman Sammy Redd, Martinsville, Vice-Chairman James W. Severt, II, Washington, DC, Treasurer Melissa D. Neff, Richmond, Secretary Briggs W. Andrews, Roanoke Pamela A. Armstrong, Martinsville Dr. LeAnn S. Binger, Petersburg
BOARDS
Dr. David A. Compton, Ashland Christina S. Draper, Richmond Nancy R. Fitzgerald, Huddleston Paul Fleisher, Richmond Dr. Oliver S. Flint, Jr., Alexandria Thomas C. Honer, Roanoke Conover Hunt, Hampton Dr. Mervyn R. King, Fieldale
Lee A. Lester, Martinsville George Lyle, Martinsville Arlene Milner, Keysville Dr. J. James Murray, Jr., Charlottesville Daniel G. Oakey, Jr., Roanoke Kimble Reynolds, Jr., Martinsville Dr. Philip M. Sprinkle, Martinsville Lisa Lyle Wu, Arlington
Foundation Board Gail D. Smith, Belville, NC – President
H. Clay Gravely, Martinsville
Hal G. Prillaman, Martinsville
Kelly S. Cain, Martinsville, Vice-President
Anthony Jackson, Collinsville
Robert H. Smith, Richmond
E. Larry Ryder, Axton – Treasurer
Bradley T. Johnson, Martinsville
David Sweet, Martinsville
Manly Boyd, Martinsville – Secretary
Dr. David C. Jones, Martinsville
Forrest Truitt, Martinsville
Suzanne Lacy, Axton
Dr. Denise Unterbrink, Martinsville
Gayle F. Barts, Sutherlin
Richard Lawhon, Martinsville
Meredith Vaughn, Martinsville
E. G. Bradshaw, Stuart
Judith Matthews, Martinsville
Kris Willard, Penhook
J. Smith Chaney, Martinsville
Anna S. McClain, Martinsville
Dr. James L. Wilson, Martinsville
Lynn Davis, Blacksburg
Lynnie Mitchell, Martinsville
Lisa W. Wilson, Martinsville
Paige Frith, Martinsville
Dr. William Morris, Union Hall
Ellen Wood, Martinsville
Foundation Advisory Board
Edwina H. Pancake, Charlottesville
Jean S. Adams, Martinsville
George W. Lester, Martinsville
Edwin G. Penn, III, Martinsville
Briggs Andrews, Roanoke
Teresa L. Lilly, Martinsville
Katherine Slaughter, Charlottesville
Brenda H. Campbell, Ridgeway
Dr. Anne C. Lund, Farmville
Dennis H. Treacy, Smithfield
Elizabeth C. Cole, Martinsville
Martha W. Medley, Martinsville
Robert A. Williams, Martinsville
Gary Collins, Martinsville
Honorable W. Tayloe Murphy, Mount Holly
Dr. Max Wingett, Martinsville
Dr. Porter Kier, Lottsburg
Daniel Oakey, Richmond
W. Bruce Wingo, Richmond
Museum Staff Office of the Director Joe B. Keiper, Ph.D., Executive Director Cindy Gray, Executive Director’s Assistant Administration & Services Gloria Niblett, Director of Administration & Services Bradley Barker, Security Guard James Branch, Trades Technician (SAAA) Rhonda Casey, Human Resources Manager Glynda Cassady, Procurement Manager Rian Culligan, Building Operations Manager Debbie Curry-Menefee, Security Guard Frank DeShazo, Security Guard Joe Dillon, Trades Technician John Hairston, Security Guard Cecil Jones, Sr., Security Guard Brenda Keen, Custodian Timothy King, Security Manager Ottie Leffel, Trades Technician Paula Morris, Administrative Assistant Loretta Niblett, Security Guard Lynette Perkins, Sr. Fiscal Technician Reneé Hairston, Fiscal Technician
STAFF
Research & Collections Dr. James Beard, Director of Research and Collections/Curator of Earth Sciences Haley Cartmell, Research Assistant/Biology Dr. Alton Dooley, Associate Curator of Paleontology Jill K. Harris, Registrar/Acting Collections Manager Dr. Richard Hoffman, Curator Emeritus of Recent Invertebrates Dawn McCrickard, SEM Lab Technician Dr. Nancy Moncrief, Assistant Director of Research & Collections for Life Sciences/Curator of Mammalogy Dr. Elizabeth Moore, Curator of Archaeology Janet Roetken, Administrative Assistant Mary Catherine Santoro, Librarian Dr. Lauck Ward, Curator Emeritus of Invertebrate Paleontology Dr. Judith Winston, Curator of Marine Biology Education & Public Programs Dr. Dennis Casey, Director of Education & Public programs Aileen Bourne, Adult Volunteer Coordinator Tena Bullins, Administrative Assistant Jo Carter, Educator/Southside Christy Deatherage, Museum Education Coordinator Crystal DeLoatch, Sleepover & Birthday Party Coordinator Jenny Gaden, Outreach Educator/Central Glenda Hairston, Out-of-School Education Coordinator Robin Jensen, Youth Education Coordinator Ann Mallek, Outreach Education Coordinator/Central Nancy Newman, Outreach Educator/Central
Tamara Poles, Nature & Outdoor Education Manager Susan Walton, Outreach Education Coordinator/Eastern Rachael Wingfield, Educator/Southside Marketing & External Affairs Ryan Barber, Director of Marketing & External Affairs Kenneth Barksdale, Visitor Services Specialist Valerie Barrow, Visitor Services Specialist Vickie Bondurant, Visitor Services Specialist Melody Cartwright, Senior Graphic Designer Diane Clark, Visitor Services Manager Evelyn Clark, Barista Joel Clifton, Exhibit Hall Technical Specialist Jessica Davenport, Publications & Exhibits Manager Brad Harris, Visitor Services & Exhibits Assistant Betsy Ivey, Visitor Services Specialist Donnie Jones, Exhibit Hall Program Specialist Lucy Moore, Visitor Services Specialist Beatrice Penn, Visitor Services Specialist (SAAA) Letitia Pulliam, Visitor Services Specialist Zachary Ryder, Marketing Associate Development Debbie Lewis, Director of Development Charlotte Harter, Administrative & Financial Assistant Cian Robinson, Sponsorships Coordinator Carolyn Seay, Special Events/Facilities Rental Manager
Virginia Museum of Natural History
Statement of Operations July 2009 through June 30, 2010
2009
2010
REVENUE AND SUPPORT Commonwealth of Virginia.............$2,881,660 Federal Funds.......................................19,723 Gifts and Grants..................................206,236 Admissions...........................................57,944 Memberships........................................17,808 Other Income......................................445,276
$2,386,588 40,000 229,109 43,626 10,059 310,560
TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT.................................. $3,628,647
$3,019,942
EXPENSES Administrative and Support...........$1,839,628 Collections Management...................... 94,955 Research.............................................821,185 Education and Outreach......................714,316
$1,445,708 92,880 560,718 791,275
TOTAL EXPENSES...............................$3,470,084
$2,890,581
TOTAL INCOME BALANCE.................... $158,563
$129,361
FINANCE
Virginia Museum of Natural History Foundation
Income Statement
July 2009 through June 30, 2010
2009
REVENUE AND SUPPORT Gifts and Contributions........................$43,599 Membership Dues................................$59,585 Capital Campaign.............................. $137,548 Other......................................................$5,789
2010 $51,268 $33,863 $20,070 $3,663
TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT...................................... $246,521
$108,864
EXPENSES Salaries and Wages...............................$51,332 Contractual Services.............................$13,473 Supplies................................................$16,413 Other................................................. $110,588
$50,030 $9,425 $3,776 $46,144
TOTAL EXPENSES.................................. $191,806
$109,375
TOTAL INCOME BALANCE........................$54,715
$(511)
Marketing Highlights and Media Coverage
The museum received significant news coverage for festivals, exhibits and other programs during fiscal year 2010. The museum was featured in newspaper articles and e-articles in the Martinsville Bulletin, The Daily Progress (Charlottesville), Natural History Magazine, the Chatham StarTribune (Chatham), the Daily Press, United Press International, the Baltimore Sun, The Daily Press (Hampton), The Examiner (Washington, D.C.), The Virginian-Pilot (Hampton), Culpepper Star-Exponent, New York Times, USA Today, Newsday.com, The Roanoke Times, The Roanoke Star-Sentinel, The Virginia AP News, The Army Times, The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio), and The Affiliate (Smithsonian Affiliations), among others. The museum received television coverage from WSLS-10 (NBC, Roanoke), WAVY-TV10 (NBC-Portsmouth), WRIC-8 (ABC, Richmond), Blue Ridge Public Television, WSET (ABC, Roanoke), and WJZ13 television (Hampton). Marketing and External Affairs staff members sent out more than 50 press releases and media alerts promoting various exhibits, programs, and events. The museum produced and implemented a variety of coupons, giveaways, and other promotions, resulting in marketing partnerships with the Danville Science Center, the Roanoke Civic Center, the Virginia Living Museum, and the Smith River Sports Complex.
Publications A variety of marketing and promotional print materials were designed and printed, including newspaper ads, magazine ads, posters and flyers. Major projects included the design and production of the Summer 2010 issue of the quarterly VMNH newsletter, along with the 2009-2010 VMNH Education Guide, an annual publication highlighting the many education programs at VMNH.
Visitor Services Museum staff members continue to develop new visitor services programs to generate income. The museum began a partnership with Binding Time Café, a local eatery, that allows delicious wraps from Binding Time Café to be sold in the PALEO Café, further establishing VMNH as a lunch destination for both museum visitors and the general public. The partnership also includes distribution of a joint coupon at both locations, providing both venues with promotional benefits.
Exhibits Temporary exhibits at VMNH: Clues to the Past: Archaeology of Virginia Opened July 18, 2009 Microbes: Invisible Invaders, Amazing Allies May 16 – September 13, 2009 Rediscovering the Forgotten Garden May 16, 2009 – January 10, 2010 Wildlife Art Revealed September 26, 2009 – January 9, 2010 Messages from the Mesozoic January 23 – September 18, 2010 Eyes on Earth October 2, 2010 – January 8, 2011
Permanent Exhibits at VMNH: Discovery Reef Opened August 26, 2010 Hahn Hall of Biodiversity Opened August 28, 2010
Traveling Exhibits Beyond Jamestown: Virginia Indians Yesterday and Today displayed at multiple venues statewide. Dinosaurs is currently at the Martinsville-Henry County Visitor Center. Several dinosaur fossils were displayed at the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News, Virginia, from May 8 to September 15, 2010.
MUSEUM STORE
VMNH Foundation Goals and Planning for 2010 – 2011
Sponsorships The VMNH Foundation exists to provide financial assistance to the Virginia Museum of Natural History for new exhibits, educational programs and special events. With endless opportunities for support and a broad audience from which to draw, the 24 member Board of Directors has worked with the Foundation staff to provide a comprehensive plan, incorporating all elements of fundraising, for 2010-2011.
Membership Membership for Virginia Museum of Natural History provides you, your family or your corporation with access to everything that the museum has to offer. The many “Members only” benefits include free admission to over 200 museums worldwide, invitations to attend exhibit opening receptions and discounts on the use of the facility. Corporate membership opportunities include unique collaborations with museum departments, passes for employees or clients and various branding options. To learn more about individual or corporate memberships, select the “Join us” tab at www.vmnh.net or call 276-634-4161.
Annual Fund Each year the department of development seeks financial support for the museum’s Annual Fund. These gifts help to sustain the Foundation and provide innovative exhibits and events that make VMNH a world-class museum.
VMNH sponsorships allow partners to maximize use of marketing funds in support of museum events, exhibits and educational opportunities. From listing on the VMNH Web site and museum publications to underwriting the cost of an exhibit or event, sponsorships enable VMNH to do more while sponsors receive unique opportunities to present themselves to a compelling audience. Sponsorships are designed to meet the needs of the sponsor. To learn more, call 276-634-4164.
Capital Campaign The “Make a Lasting Impression” capital campaign to fund the museum’s permanent exhibits has reached nearly $3.5 million in pledges and the task force continues to work toward the completion of the $5 million campaign. All pledges are payable over a five year period and naming opportunities are available. Names of individuals and corporate donors who have pledged $1,000 or more will be etched on the glass donor wall in the VMNH lobby. The VMNH Foundation is grateful to the many individuals and corporations who continue to generously support VMNH. It is your gifts that have helped to build the Virginia Museum of Natural History into a great institution, teaching its visitors about the history of our natural world and the importance of preserving it for future generations. For more information about supporting the museum call 276-634-4161.
FOUNDATION
EDUCATION
Department of Education and Public Programs The museum’s education and public programs continue to reach more students, teachers, and museum-goers. In 2009–10, 1,122 educational programs reached 22,972 people. Staff served 46 school divisions with 491 programs at the museum and 631 programs through outreach offices in Martinsville and Charlottesville.
Harris Elementary. The Southwestern Piedmont Master Naturalists, Dan River Basin Association, Master Gardeners, and the US Army Corps of Engineers presented programs. Keynote speaker, Astronaut Patrick G. Forriester talked about his experiences on the space station and working with NASA.
Virginia Science Standards Institute (VSSI)
Summer Adventure Camps
The 14th Annual Virginia Science Standards Institute (VSSI) was held at Twin Lakes State Park July 19 – 24, 2009 and at Hungry Mother State Park, August 2–7, 2009. A total of 41 fourth and fifth grade teachers from 30 school divisions participated.
Responding to the needs of our target population, the department overhauled summer camps in 2009. Camps expanded to day-long and week-long adventures for various age groups. Before and after care as well as on-site meal options were added. The Rock-it Science Camp took place July 22 – 25 in collaboration with the Virginia Air and Space Center with support from the Hampton Roads Convention and Visitors Bureau. On July 22 and 23, students at VMNH built Lego® lunar rover vehicles, viewed the night sky in the StarLab® inflatable planetarium, explored space using GPS equipment, binoculars and telescopes, and discovered how the Martian rover got to the surface of Mars. Students traveled to Hampton on July 24 and 25 and toured NASA Langley and stayed overnight at the Virginia Air and Space Center. While there, students built and launched their own rockets.
HEIST VMNH staff hosted a museum visit and field trip for the 2010 Hollins Elementary Science Institute for Teachers. HESIT is a professional development workshop for Virginia teachers in Roanoke City and County, Salem, Botetourt, Floyd, Franklin and Craig Counties who teach grades 3 – 5. Led by Drs. Casey and Beard, participants toured the museum and went on a Piedmont geology field trip to collect classroom samples of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
Fort Monroe Along with the Federal Area Development Authority and several other museums, VMNH staff are participating in concept planning for the reuse of Fort Monroe after the Army vacates the Fort on September 14, 2011. Drs. Beard and Casey are also working with a group of other natural resources agencies on a report to the Historic Preservation Advisory Group and Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority with recommendations regarding the natural, recreational, and educational uses of Old Point Comfort.
Southwestern Piedmont Virginia Master Naturalist Staff members are currently serving in leadership roles in local chapters of the Virginia Master Naturalists in the Charlottesville and Martinsville areas. The Southwestern Piedmont Chapter held its third member training in the fall of 2009.
Earth Day
Professional Development
During Earth Day at VMNH, partnering organizations conducted programs for over 200 students from Patrick Henry Elementary, Martinsville Middle School, and Albert
Education staff participated in several professional
development opportunities including Great Science for Girls training with ongoing web casts, After-school Science Plus, Growing Up Wild workshop sponsored by Project Wild®, Sharing Nature Workshop, and two staff retreats. All staff are now certified in First Aid. One educator participated in the annual Great Science for Girls collaborative meeting held in Washington, D.C. Other professional development opportunities included the Virginia Science Education Leadership Association Annual and Strategic Planning meetings; the Virginia Association of Science Teachers Professional Development Institute; and editorial review board of the Journal of Virginia Science Education.
Martinsville-Henry County Community Nature Initiative (MHC CNI) VMNH received a three-year, $215,350 grant from The Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont in 2008 for a program that offers children and adults an interactive approach to outdoor learning. MHC CNI compliments the content students receive in traditional classrooms in the Martinsville and Henry County school systems. MHC CNI participated in the international “Take a Child Outside” week September 24 – 30. An ecological inventory and blog for Frank Wilson Park has been developed at wilsonparktreesurvey.blogspot. com. Four Web sites have also been designed for MHC CNI including www.mhccni.org, a blog, Facebook page, and link from the museum’s Web site. The first Kite Festival was held at Jack Dalton Park March 20. Piedmont Arts Association and Martinsville Parks and Recreation donated over 500 make-your-own-kite kits. Children made and decorated kites with Studio 107 artists and college students. The Henry County Patriots provided model airplane demonstrations and a flight simulator. Visitors took part in various air-related activities. MHC CNI conducted their second annual Earth Week Celebration April 16 – 24 partnering with over a dozen area organizations. A variety of environmental programs were held to raise awareness of green practices including: No Light Night Hike, Friends of Philpott Environmental Expo, Earth Day at VMNH, Screen-on-the-Green, Earth Day 5K, and Earth Day Festival at Jack Dalton Park which had over 795 participants. Magnolia Consulting completed an evaluation of the week. A Sharing Nature workshop for area educators was held June 10. Also in June, several outdoor activities took place in
Wilson Park including the Outdoor Fun Festival attracting over 360 participants, Screen-on-the-Green, and geocaching programs with the Martinsville and Collinsville YMCAs. MHC CNI received the “Activate Healthy Business Award” from Activate Martinsville and Henry County. This award is presented for commitment and promotion in the development of an active living community in Martinsville and Henry County.
Martinsville/Henry County After 3 (MHC After 3) VMNH continues to serve as a host site providing academic programming and supervision for up to 20 middle school students. In addition to the museum, the program serves six after-school sites including Boys and Girls Club of Martinsville, YMCA of Martinsville and Collinsville, Bassett Community Center, Fieldale Community Center, and SpencerPenn Centre. The MHC After 3 program delivered summer camps during July 2009 including Mythbusters, The Amazing Challenge, and Wet and Wild. The MHC After 3 sites participated in the After-School Science Plus program through December.
“Partners in Academic Excellence” Award Education staff members recognized Patrick Henry Elementary School’s participation in museum education programs by presenting the school’s Parent-Teachers Organization with the “Partners in Academic Excellence Award” during a PTO meeting in April 2010. VMNH educators delivered 175 outreach programs to kindergarten through fifth-grade students at the Martinsville City Public School during the 2009-2010 school year. The school also took part in the Meaningful Watershed Education Experience grant with the museum through watershed stewardship and education using school grounds and neighboring Wilson Park.
Highlights in Research and Collections VMNH Scientists in Leadership positions VMNH Scientists continue to be leaders in national and international scientific organizations. Dr. James Beard, director of research and collections and curator of earth sciences, is completing his term as chair of the Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division of the Geological Society of America (GSA). Beard is the founding chair of this division. During its first year, over 1,000 professional and student members from around the nation and around the world joined this group, making it one of the largest divisions within the GSA. Dr. Judith Winston, curator of marine biology, was appointed to the International Committee on Zoological Nomenclature. This prestigious group approves the names of all newly discovered animal species and ratifies any changes to existing species classifications or names. Winston is also immediate past-president of the American Microscopical Society.
Dr. Nancy Moncrief, curator of mammalogy, is Secretary of the Biology Division of the Virginia Academy of Sciences. Dr. Elizabeth Moore, curator of archaeology, is president of the Archeological Society of Virginia, and is chair of the State Review Board for the National Register of Historic Places. Moore also serves as treasurer of the Middle Atlantic Archaeology Conference.
Exhibits One of the exhibit highlights of the year is the new Hahn Hall of Biodiversity, featuring the spectacular African mammal collections of Dr. Thomas Marshall Hahn Jr., President Emeritus of Virginia Tech. Dr. Nancy Moncrief, curator of mammalogy, worked with other VMNH staff to secure funding and develop the exhibit.
RESEARCH &
Field work Dr. Alton Dooley, associate curator of paleontology, continues to make new discoveries at the Caroline County, Virginia site 20 miles north of Richmond. This year alone, Dooley has published several papers on fossil finds at this site, including evidence that one of the whale species there fed by scooping and sifting mud from the ocean floor –— and broke its jaw doing so.
Publications VMNH scientific staff produced over 15 publications during the past year, including a long-awaited re-interpretation by Dr. James Beard of the conditions under which the remarkable insect fossils at the Solite Quarry in Cascade, Virginia were preserved, along with several descriptions of new species by Dr. Richard Hoffman, curator emeritus of recent invertebrates, and Dr. Judith Winston, curator of
marine biology. Dr. Alton Dooley, associate curator of paleontology, published evidence for both the species diversity and paleoenvironment of the Miocene whale site in Caroline County, Virginia.
Collections
Dr. Noel T. Boaz Director’s Award at this year’s VMNH Foundation Thomas Jefferson Awards and continues to lead an active field trip program while working on the Paleo chapter for the Geology of Virginia volume. Hoffman continues to work at a prodigious pace, publishing regularly and always retaining a keen interest in museum affairs.
There have been several major acquisitions this year, including a well-documented collection of Paleozoic fossil plants donated by a long-time mine inspector. This donated collections has greatly improved our coverage of Virginia fossil plants. Several archaeology collections were also acquired, including many boxes of material from a site near Altavista, Virginia.
Curators Emeritus VMNH continues to benefit from the daily presence of our two curators emeritus, Drs. Lauck Ward and Richard Hoffman. Ward received the
COLLECTIONS
ANNUAL FUND DONATIONS Groves/Chaney Foundation The Hermes Family Foundation Charlotte McClain Dr. Donald Holsinger Groves/Chaney Foundation Jan Albaum & Harry Cerino Ruth Chaney David H. Lewis Gael Chaney John G. Rocovich Margaretta Hart Rosie Craig Roxanne Dillon Worth & Katherine Carter Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Adams Al & Darlene Groden Elaine & Larry Ryder Elizabeth Muse Gary Collins James M. Wilson Katherine Slaughter Marjorie Sutton Memorial Foundation Mary Mitchell Maurice Bell S & K Office Products Stephen Dashoff Anne Chatham Drs. Tom & Denise Unterbrink Mr. & Mrs. H. G. Hollifield Barry Dorsey Betsy & Mark Ivey James Muehleck Mack & Jeri Draper Cleveland & Rae Hickman L. D. & Retha Oakes Marie Ramsey Adelia Moore Barbara Matthews Bradley Kinkema Butch & Virginia Hamlet Conover Hunt Coy & Linda Park Darren & Caren Aaron Donald W. Richman Dr. and Mrs. G. Andrew Gehrken Dr. John LaFave Ed Lane Edwina Pancake Eliza & Jim Severt Ellen Wood Frances S. Leavitt Gail Doyle Smith Gwendolyn Sowdon Jim and Nancy Baker Judy & John Matthews Kathryn Frith Kathryn Smith Kyle S. Trent Langhorne S. Mauck Lewis S. Riddle Lillian D. Holland Linda & Tom Rachner Lucy Armante Mallard & Mallard Margaret E. Lester Melissa Neff Michael Kosztarab Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wilson Patricia & Alex Jordan Paul & Margie Eason Phil & Paula Burnette Purnell Ascough Ralph Eckerlin Raymond Dueser Simone Redd
Ted Balabanis Thomas Webster Tom & Vicki Honer Wendell Keyes Will Pannill William Romig Coy & Linda Park Debbie & Ben Lewis Dr. & Mrs. Oliver S. Flint Evelyn & Louis Norton Gilbert C. Brittle John & Nancy Ullman LeAnn & Roy Binger Lynn Davis Mr. & Mrs. Kelly Cain Paul Fleisher Robert & Merlow Luttrell Samuel Fowler Will & Meredith Vaughn William C. Garrett C. Reed Anderson Michael & Martha Santoro Virginia Wiseman Christina Draper Colin Ferguson Dick & Helen Hensley J. Shelton Scales John & Susan Claytor Judy Tomczak Mary C. Santoro Mrs. T. S. Rothrock Nancy Montrief Harold L. Atkins Judith Winston Richard Globman Samira Najjar Alton Butch Dooley Charlotte Harter Cindy Gray Debra Joyce Franklin J. Tobey II James Beard & Laura Chiudioni Janet & Bob Roetken Haley Cartmell Elizabeth Moore CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (2005–2010) ($1,000,000 and above) Commonwealth of Virginia The Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont ($500,000–$999,999) ($250,000–$499,999) Lee & George W. Lester, II National Science Foundation Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission Mr. & Mrs. L. Dudley Walker ($100,000–$249,999) Hooker Furniture The Lacy Foundation ($25,000 - $99,999) George B. Jr. & Jean S. Adams Anonymous Barnett Commercial Realty Company, Inc. Bassett Furniture Industries Foundation Blue Ridge Aquaculture, Inc. Gael & Smith Chaney
Ruth Groves Chaney The Charity League of Martinsville & Henry County Dominion Foundation The Wilbur S. Doyle Family Elster Foundation James B., Jacob E. & Mary Kathryn Frith Richard P. Gravely Jett & Irving Groves Kitty Sue & Clyde Hooker Frank M. & Suzanne Lacy Mr. & Mrs. Ralph C. Lester Memorial Hospital of Martinsville & Henry County Claude Moore Charitable Foundation National Geographic Society Mr. & Mrs. Will Pannill Stanley Furniture Company, Inc. Mrs. Ivey C. Stone Mary Ellen & Vince Stone ($10,000–$24,999) BB&T Bank Bank of America Dr. David A. Compton & Dr. Cynthia M. Compton Roxann Dillon Groves/Chaney Foundation Butch and Virginia Hamlet Dr. Richard Hoffman Dr. & Mrs. David Jones Dr. Mervyn & Virginia King Debbie & Ben Lewis MainStreet BankShares, Inc. Bob & Jackie McLachlan Barbara C. Matthews Roy & Lynnie Mitchell Edwina H. Pancake Wright & Gail Doyle Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Spilman, Jr. SunTrust Bank David & Kathleen Sweet Dr. & Mrs. Bate C. Toms, Jr. Drs. Tom & Denise Unterbrink ($2,500–$9,999) Jan Albaum & Harry Cerino Mark Anderson Briggs & Cathy Andrews Annonymous - In honor of Vincent C. Stone LeAnn & Roy Binger Kelly & Janice Cain Mr. & Mrs. William C. Cole, III Mark & Rebecca Crabtree Carolyn Anderson Davis Dr. Paul & Dr. Margie Eason Dr. & Mrs. Oliver S. Flint, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Flythe David & Judy Garland Andrew & Anna Gehrken Tim & Kristi Gette Barry & Eydie Green Thomas & Judy Harned Mrs. John E. Hooker Mr. & Mrs. L. Randolph Isley Mr. & Mrs. Bradley T. Johnson James & Cecelia Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Jordan Dr. & Mrs. William D. Lewis Medical Staff, Memorial Hospital Martha & Gene Medley Reed Moore Daniel G. Oakey Edwin G. Penn, III Philip Morris Company Wanda & Hal Prillaman In Memory of Paul Ragland
Amanda Redd Elaine & Larry Ryder S&K Office Supply, Inc. James & Eliza Severt Dr. Arthur Sleeper Dr. Edward Snyder Dr. Philip M. Sprinkle Donna J. & Dennis H. Treacy Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. Toms, Jr. Virginia Council of Trout Unlimited Forrest & Virginia Truitt George L. Wallace, M.D. Pat B. Wallace, M.D. West Window Corporation Dr. James L. Wilson Ellen Wood Dr. Anthony B. & Lisa Lyle Wu ($1,000–$2,499) American of Martinsville, Inc. Mrs. Lucy Armante Ward & Pam Armstrong Ann & John Austin Mr. & Mrs. T. G. Balabanis Jim & Nancy Baker Mike & Nancy Bell Christine Bennett Blue Ridge Packaging Corp. Boxley Corporation Dr. & Mrs. Dennis A. Casey Joel, Tammy, Zachary & Katelin Clifton Gary C. Collins Edgar & Margaret Dietrich Barry Dorsey William & Sarah Fain Nancy R. Fitzgerald James H. & Sandra T. Ford Nick & Christine Fraser Fred & Linda Gehrke In Honor of Nina Gravely given by Gwen Bow Sowdon George & Lou Harris Larry A. & Betty L. Heaton Dr. & Mrs. Donald Holsinger Mr. & Mrs. A. Frank Hooker, Jr. Conover Hunt Katie & Cameron Kitchin Kiwanis Club of Martinsville Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kostarab Dr. Leon A. Lackey Susan Lester Dr. David H. Lewis Anne C. Lund George Lyle Novel & Jackie Martin Judy & John Matthews Langhorne S. Mauck Charlotte McClain McKee Collins Funeral Home Dr. William Morris J. J. Murray, Jr. Samira Najjar - In Memory of Fred Najjar Mr. & Mrs. Joe C. Philpott Linda Prillaman Dr. Clarence & Ann Reaser Dennis Reeves Kimble Reynolds, Jr. Rotary Club of Martinsville Scott & Tami Sapp Mr. & Mrs. Harrison S. Toms Misses Margaret-Ann & Elizabeth Toms Jim & Etta Wilson Dr. Max & Roslyn Wingett Cari & Will Zimmer
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