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BUILDING MOMENTUM DELIVERING RESULTS 2O12 ANNUAL REPORT ThaNk you fOr your sUppOrT Of ThE George W. BUsh prEsidentiaL Center. WE arE Grateful ThaT your generOsity has helped Bring ThIs institution to lifE — and ThaT togethEr we CaN MakE a diffErence fOr generations to come. GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER — 2012 ANNUAL REPORT | 2 GEORGE W.GEORGE BUSH W.PRESIDENTIAL BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER CENTER — 2012 — 2012 ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT || 11 Building Momentum The George W. Bush Presidential Center experienced tremendous growth in 2012. One of the most visible signs was the construction of our beautiful, new, state-of-the-art facility on the campus of Southern Methodist University. We are pleased to report that the building and surrounding grounds were completed on budget and on time. In the fall, the National Archives and Records Administration began moving the extensive collection of documents and artifacts representing President Bush’s two terms in office into their permanent home at the Bush Center. At the Bush Institute, our programs in economic growth, education reform, global health and human freedom grew significantly in both number and influence. The Bush Institute published its first book— The 4% Solution—which became an Amazon best-seller, and also inaugurated an annual high school Economic Debate weekend that encourages young people to think critically about economic issues. The Alliance to Reform Education Leadership expanded its nationwide network from 19 to 28 programs. Each of these programs is working to better prepare and support school principals to improve student achievement. The Military Service Initiative began a focused effort to help nonprofit organizations better assist our brave military men and women and their families. Many of our programs have a global reach. We launched the Freedom Collection, an online archive of stories from freedom advocates to inspire those who still struggle for freedom and to encourage others to support the spread of human freedom around the world. The Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon® partnership delivered life-saving screenings and treatment for breast and cervical cancer to thousands of women in sub-Saharan Africa. We welcomed 13 women from Egypt as the first group of the Women’s Initiative Fellowship. In this report, you will see what has been achieved with your support. We are grateful to the many donors and friends whose generous contributions have made this growth possible. Each of these activities builds momentum for the future of the Bush Center and contributes to the promise that America’s best days lie ahead. Donald L. Evans Chair, George W. Bush Foundation Board of Directors oPPoSITE PAGE: President Bush and Mark Langdale, president of the George W. Bush Foundation, look on at construction of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Langdale led the development and dedication of the stunning facility, which houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute. GEORGE W.W. BUSHBUSH PRESIDENTIALPRESIDENTIAL CENTERCENTER —— 20122012 ANNUALANNUAL REPORT REPORT | | 22 GEORGEGEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTERCENTER — 2012 ANNUAL REPORTREPORT || 33 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 6 2012 MILESTONES 10 ECONOMIC GROWTH 14 EDUCATION REFORM 18 George W. bush presidential center GLOBAL HEALTH 22 2012 annual report HUMAN FREEDOM 26 MILITARY SERVICE INITIATIVE 30 WOMEN’S INITIATIVE 34 2012 FINANCIAL INFORMATION 38 GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER — 2012 ANNUAL REPORT | 5 introduction “our prograMs arE designed with clear goaLs in mind, and we tend to hold people to account. WE Want people WhO CaN contribute to our INstitute to know ThaT we’rE going to aChievE concrete rEsults ThaT havE aN Effect on our country and on ThE world.” — President George W. Bush, New York, New York, April 10, 2012 GEORGE W.W. BUSHBUSH PRESIDENTIALPRESIDENTIAL CENTERCENTER —— 20122012 ANNUALANNUAL REPORT REPORT | | 66 GEORGEGEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTERCENTER — 2012 ANNUAL REPORTREPORT || 77 introduction introduction George W. Bush Presidential Center ThE BUSH CENTEr WAS CrEaTED THROUGh ThE GENErOsITy Of DONORS FROM aLL 50 sTaTEs. ThE George W. BUsh prEsidentiaL Center GeorGe W. Bush Presidential GeorGe W. Bush institute liBrary and MuseuM Is home to ThE George W. BUsh prEsidentiaL Library The Bush Institute, founded by President and The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Mrs. Bush in 2009, is a public policy center with and MUseum and ThE George W. BUsh INstitute. Museum is America’s 13th presidential library, the mission of advancing freedom by expanding overseen by the National Archives and Records opportunities for individuals at home and abroad. Administration (NARA). It is the permanent home to The work of the Bush Institute is inspired by the the official records of the two-term Bush Presidency principles that guided the Bushes in public life: Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the ranch in Crawford, Texas. Landscape architects and provides artifacts, photographs and millions of freedom is a universal human desire; free enterprise Bush Center’s brick and limestone construction from Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates worked paper records and electronic data for historians, is the engine of economic prosperity; education is complements the Collegiate Georgian character to recreate the Texas native prairie, including a scholars and the public to study. the foundation of a successful life; and every human of the SMU campus. To achieve LEED Platinum 15-acre park with more than 40 species of trees, life is precious. certification, the building incorporates environmental shrubs, prairie and meadow wildflowers Working with NARA, exhibit designers from the features, including highly-reflective roofs, solar panel and grasses. PRD Group began the installation of interactive energy generation and a 252,000-gallon cistern to exhibits in the museum galleries in 2012. The store runoff and rainwater for irrigation. The building The Bush Center was built through the generosity 14,000-square-foot permanent exhibit space also features components sourced within a 500-mile of donors from all 50 states. It is funded by explores education reform, 9/11, the war on radius of the Bush Center, including pecan wood contributions from individuals, corporations and terror, the spread of human freedom, the financial and Texas limestone. foundations that support the work of President and crisis, Hurricane Katrina and other significant Mrs. Bush. Events held across the country in 2012 moments of the Bush Presidency. The landscape design reflects President and Mrs. advanced awareness and support for the Bush’s long-standing commitment to environmental Bush Center and helped build the work of the conservation and restoration and is inspired by their Bush Institute. GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER — 2012 ANNUAL REPORT | 8 GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER — 2012 ANNUAL REPORT | 9 A y ear of m ilestones A y ear of m ilestones George W. Bush presidential Center: 2012 Milestones A ppointing P ro v en L eaders Dr. Doyin Oluwole was appointed Executive Director of Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon®, bringing to the Bush Institute her expertise as an international health expert and World Health Organization leader in Africa. Dr. Kerry Ann Moll joined the Bush Institute as Program Director of the Alliance to Reform Education Leadership. She previously served as a Partner for the New Teacher Project, overseeing their Texas Initiative. Sally McDonough joined as Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Events. At the White House, she served as special assistant to President George W. Bush and director of communications and press secretary to First Lady Laura Bush. E nhancing the L eadership S k ills of W O m en A round the W orld In March, the Bush Institute welcomed the inaugural class of the Women’s Initiative Fellowship, which brought 13 Egyptian women to the U.S. for four weeks to learn the leadership skills to become advocates for social stability and to build a strong global women’s network. H onoring the B ra v er y of O ur N ation ’ S H eroes President Bush joined 19 servicemen and servicewomen wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan for the second annual Warrior 100K bike ride in April. Twenty-two wounded warriors competed in the second annual Warrior Open, a two-day, 36-hole golf tournament, in September. The Bush Institute began planning the launch of the Circles of Excellence program, with a pilot focused on the employment and economic security of veterans who defended America’s freedom in the global war on terror. P ro m oting the A D v ance m ent of D E m ocrac y The Freedom Collection launched online as a groundbreaking effort to document the struggle for human freedom and democracy through video interviews, artifacts, collected papers and other materials. President and Mrs. Bush hosted a Celebration of Human Freedom in Washington, D.C., where they were joined by freedom advocates who shared powerful stories from around the world. S par k ing A N ational C on v ersation on E cono m ic G rowth The Bush Institute hosted the Tax Policies for 4% Growth conference in New York City, featuring President Bush, Governor Chris Christie and Congressman Paul Ryan. The 4% Growth Project also held its first high school Economic Debate, featuring nearly 100 students from schools and communities across the country, to encourage a key group of future leaders to think critically about economic issues. GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER — 2012 ANNUAL REPORT | 10 GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER — 2012 ANNUAL REPORT | 11 A y ear of m ilestones A y ear of m ilestones C ontinuing O ur C O m m it m ent to S A v ing L I v es in A frica President and Mrs. Bush announced Botswana as the second site for Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon® engagement during a trip to Zambia and Botswana in July.