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“The mission of the Maturango museum is to preserve, interpret and develop an appreciation for the natural and cultural history of the Northern Mojave Desert through research and education in the natural and physical sciences and to promote the arts” (Adopted by the board of Trustees, December 17, 2012) Board of Trustees 2014 Sherry Brubaker, President Mike Brown, Vice President Joleigh Rafalski, Secretary Dan Burnett, Treasurer Thom Boggs Steve Boster Nancy Crawford Marcy Holbrook Appointments to replace Debbie and Marcy Dianne Dilley Leslie Layfield Museum Staff Deborah Benson, Executive Director Elizabeth Babcock, Curator, History Joann Barbee, Assistant Bookkeeper Sue Gilbert, Museum Assistant Maureen Goff, Gift Shop Assistant Manager Maria Johnson, Curator, Natural History Mary Lattig, Museum Gift Shop Manager Nora Nuckles, Education Coordinator and Museum Assistant Andrea Pelch Gallery Coordinator Business Membership and Newsletter Duane Rice, Museum Assistant Alexander (Sandy) Rogers, Curator, Archaeology Nick Rogers. Museum Assistant Linda Saholt, Petroglyph Tours, Press Julie Stephens, Finance Manager Fran Van Valkenburgh, Family Membership Coordinator Table of Contents Business and Organization Members 1 Patrons and Founders 2 Board President’s Message: Sherry Brubaker 4 Executive Director’s Report: Deborah Benson 5 Curator’s Report, Archaeology: Alexander (Sandy) Rogers 7 Curator Report, History: Elizabeth Babcock 9 Curator Report, Natural History: Maria C. Getusky 11 Petroglyph Coordinator Report: Linda Saholt 13 Art Gallery Report: Andrea Pelch 14 Education Coordinator Report: Nora Nuckles 16 Concert Series Report: Fran Rogers 18 Web Presence Report: Mike Brown 19 Wildflower Exhibit Report: Charlotte Goodson & Judy Breitenstein 20 Museum Gift Shop Report: Mary Lattig 22 Volunteer Report: Fran Van Valkenburgh 24 Building Committee Report: Dan Burnett 26 Strategic Planning Report: Bob Westbrook 28 Operational Fundraising: Mike Brown 29 Treasurer’s Report: Dan Burnett 30 Statement of Financial Position [unaudited] December 31, 2014 31 Income Statement (all funds combined) 32 Income Statement (by asset type) 33 Businesses and Organizations Supporters • Contributors • Sponsors Please support the businesses and organizations that support the Maturango Museum AltaOne Federal Credit Union Lugo’s Grill American Association of University Women McDonald’s Restaurant Ashley Furniture HomeStore New Directions Technologies, Inc. Beansters Espresso News Review Best Western China Lake Inn Oasis Garden Club Boulder Creek RV Resort PackWrap Business Center Center Professional Pharmacy The Pizza Factory Coldwell Banker Best Realty Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau DART Ridgecrest Automotive Daily Independent Ridgecrest Moving & Storage/Atlas Van Lines Desert Area Teachers Association Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Econo Lodge St. Ann Catholic School Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. Searles Valley Minerals Friends of Jawbone ServiceMaster of the IWV Furnace Creek Inn Sierra Club, Owens Peak Group Gary Charlon State Farm Sierra Sands Unified School District Grape Leaf Restaurant SOI Motorhome Club Hampton Inn & Suites Southern Sierra Medical Clinic Heritage Inn & Suites SpringHill Suites by Marriott High Desert Haven The Swap Sheet Historical Society of the Upper Mojave Desert Tax Time Services Hockett's Builders Supply TJ Frisbee Bicycles, Inc. Jacobs Naval System Group TOSS KPartners Hospitality Group Union Bank Kristy’s Family Restaurant WACOM Law Offices of Phyllis M. Hix Warren’s Automotive Liberty Self Storage MATURANGO MUSEUM – PAGE 1 OF 2 PATRONS AND FOUNDERS PATRONS Ron and Bev Atkins Dr. Hal and Dorothy Bennett Dr. Jean Bennett Thom and Toni Boggs Bob and Patricia Brown-Berry Carroll Evans Charlotte Gould Neil Krenzel Mary Lee and William McBride Carol and Clay Panlaqui Pat and Terry Rogers Sierra Sirocco Don Witcher James Irvine Foundation Hockett’s Builders Supplies Burkey, Cox, Evans & Manning Accountancy North American Chemical Company FOUNDERS Joe and Mary Adler Gary and Natalie Bailey James W. Baird Dr. and Mrs. Jesse Bell Dr. Kristin Berry Charles Blenman, Jr. Daniel and Brenda Burnett Mr. and Mrs. Doug Butler Robert and Alice Campbell Dr. Frank and Miriam Cartwright Al Christman M. Marlin Clark, M.D. Robert and Mary Cornelius Mrs. John Cox Jack Crawford Chet Creider, Jr. Mel and Karen Creusere Lou and Lena Czerwonka Bettye Jane Davey John and Dolores DiPol Digital Equipment Corp. Cal Falgatter Dave and Karen Fiddament Robert Fowler John Wally Gerhart Barbara Gonder Dr. And Mrs. H.W. Green Doug Haden Richard and Esther Hart Mrs. Mary Ann Henry Alice and Wally Hirsch Ron Hise Elaine Hoge Dennis L. Holdaway Mary Sue Hough Terri Jacks and Family Dorothy Johnson Dr. Robert C.W. Jones, Jr. Kay Joseph Bud and Margaret Jungclas Jean and Michael King Frank Knemeyer Brown Road Land and Farming Co Steven and Frances Lapata Harold Manning John S. Mays McBrides Welding Rod McClung J.M. and Davisia McInvale Mrs. W.B. McLean Robert C. Meade Barbara Meggers Elaine Miller Ray and Minnie Miller George Moncsko Don and Pat Moore Terrie and Connie Hall Moore Helen Morrin John, Barbara and Jason Moss Robert F. Nelson, Jr. Peter Nicol Lena Norman Bill and Naomi Norris R.E. and Dorothy Nyswander Florence Pinto Mrs. Felice Plain Mary E. Plauson Mr. and Mrs. Lou Pracchia Al and Kathleen Pratt Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee, Inc. Fritz and Barbara Pritchett Gene Schneider Hank Schuette Dr. J. Schrader Dr. and Mrs. V.N. Shull George Silberberg Anna and Warren Stump Lynn and Adam Summers Advanced Appraisal System MATURANGO MUSEUM – PAGE 2 OF 2 FOUNDERS (continued) Ballet Arts Theater, Inc. Dan and Carole Tobias Jane Van Aken Ronald and Nancy Vetter John and Roberta Ward William and Mary Ward W. K. Webster Dr. and Mrs. D. P. Welcome Bruce Wertenberger Janet Westbrook Robert Westbrook John Whitson Clarence E. Willey Edward and Eleanor Winnemore Russell and Phyllis Wise Don and Mary Witcher Al and Joan Woodman Venita A. Wright Elva Younkin Observations from the President Wow what a year! Full of ups, downs, and excitement! A new collection storage area was created in the old office and store area. Work began early to get permits to finish the new gallery and work areas of the new building. A major hair puller, but with perseverance the Building Committee volunteers got things moving. Already this year the door to the new exhibit room and gallery has been cut. We said good-by to Harris Brokke we wish him well in his retirement. With Harris’ retirement the search began for his replacement. The committee charged with this task, read resumes and interviewed a number of candidates. But as the search progressed the need for someone at the Museum helm became evident. For the interim, board member Debbie Benson was recommended and she boldly (and graciously) stepped up. Debbie is now director as we research and develop protocols for future searches. Under Debbie’s leadership the Museum moves forward with the help of the hard working staff and volunteers. As the past year came to a close the board needed to fill Debbie’s vacant seat and Marcy Holbrook’s after her sudden passing. We are pleased to welcome Dianne Dilley and Leslie Layfield. Soon we will welcome new members to the board replacing those who have termed out. Thom Boggs, Steve Boster and Nancy Crawford will be missed. Their time and dedication has been greatly appreciated. We face a new year of ups, downs and excitement, but we face them with a vision to the future. The Museum is already reconfiguring old space, the Docents are already laying claim to some for their growing programs, as well as utilizing the new space. There are plans to develop the outdoor areas as well. One item is a solar field to help cut the cost of electricity. The Museum’s continued growth and its future depends on the dedicated hours of volunteers, staff, and, of course the many donors who may not give of their time but of their money. If you have given to the project of your choice, Thank You. If you are considering a donation feel free to use the web site, or simply mail it to the Museum. To everyone involved my heart felt THANK YOU. Sherry Brubaker Board President Executive Directors Report for 2014 Submitted by Debbie Benson I began this year as a part of the search committee for a new Director as Harris Brokke was planning to retire in May. This was an educational experience for me, as well as other members on the committee. Finding a person who not only understands what a local museum needs and who has a love of, and desire to protect, the Maturango Museum and the Indian Wells Valley and its many treasures was not easy. Each interview came down to compensation and how much time the job might require. We would not, and could not, negotiate at a level that candidates from outside the area expected. On Harris’ departure I was asked to step in as Interim Director. This was an adjustment for us all. I had to change my focus from being a volunteer to directing a Museum where people would want to volunteer. In October I became the permanent CEO/ Executive Director of the Maturango Museum and the learning curve is still reasonably steep but made easier by the staff and volunteers. Our construction on the expansion on Phases II and III of the expansion were able to begin after making it through the approval process. 2014 did not see their completion, but we are well on the way thanks to our local contractors and the oversight of Dan Burnett, the head of our Building Committee. We are all looking forward to what 2015 will bring. The Museum played an important role in the Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival and in the projects involved in Petroglyph Park. Harris had been a part of all of the planning and I have to admit to having some concerns about what we could make happen. What happened was that I found out just what the people involved with the Museum can do.