ANNUAL REPORT 2016 A LETTER FROM LPB A LETTER FROM PRESIDENT & CEO FRIENDS OF LPB BETH COURTNEY 2016 BOARD CHAIR DAN HARE

This year the people of turned to LPB as a trust- Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting is a nonprofit cor- ed voice in a time of turbulence. Together we weathered the poration operating solely to support the Louisiana Educational flood waters in both North and South Louisiana. LPB shared Television Authority (LPB). Friends of LPB is organized to ad- stories of courage, collected items and delivered aid to those vance the educational and cultural enrichment of all citizens in need. More than 80 public television stations across the and to assist in making the benefits of quality public television country sent materials and supplies for us to distribute. Our available to all the people of Louisiana. The organization is on-air pledge drive included appeals for the teachers and governed by a volunteer board of directors consisting of 28 classrooms that were flooded. We distributed over 2,000 individuals from across the state, with the tremendous support books and we continue to work with early childhood centers of an amazing staff of four employees who perform the day- in the areas of most critical need. Once again LPB continues to-day and often evening operations. its mission of being a safe haven for families while also serv- At the 2016 PBS Annual Meeting, Rose Long, one of our ing as the state’s largest classroom. long-time board members, was honored with the Public In addition to our role in public safety, we remain a place Broadcasting System’s Grassroots Advocacy National Volun- for the public to have civil discourse. We provide ongoing teer of the Year Award for her ongoing support of LPB. Rose coverage of the legislature on Louisiana: the State We’re never missed an opportunity to promote the valuable services In and defended in court our responsibility to broadcast state- of LPB. Long served on the Friends board from 2010–2016, wide debates for public office. Our debate for the United and was Chair of the Legends Gala from 2012-2015. She States Senate took place in Ruston and was widely viewed recently passed away after an incredibly courageous battle on air and online. Citizens participated in our continuing se- with cancer. The world is a much better place because of ries, Louisiana Public Square, debating topics such as Rose, and the people she has touched during her life. the display of Civil War monuments and the latest resources In 2016, over 13,500 viewers like you made contributions available to properly train police officers. We take seriously to the Friends of LPB through a variety of gift opportunities the notion that democracy relies on an educated populace. throughout the course of the year. Each and every gift we re- We celebrated this year with an outstanding group of Loui- ceive makes a difference, now more than ever. We thank you siana Young Heroes who inspire us all with their academic for your continued support and ask that you encourage others achievements, commitment to their local communities, often to support LPB as well. in the face of adversity. Our signature event for the 26th year One of the highlights of the year was the Louisiana Legends was the Louisiana Legends Gala and with gratitude we thank Gala, which since its inception has recognized 128 outstand- the Friends of LPB for their leadership in this extraordinary eve- ing Louisianans for their achievements. Through sponsorships, ning. This year, we began a new tradition with an Evening ticket sales and a wonderful silent auction, this year’s event Concert at the Governor’s Mansion. Zachary Richard showcased the finest examples of our great state’s most valu- shared his musical talents as we celebrated a Christmas con- able resource – our people. Other ways that supporters have cert at the mansion that highlighted our Cajun heritage. He contributed to Friends of LPB included a raffle for a car and a was joined by a talented group of French immersion students raffle for first class airfare tickets to Barcelona. In addition, a whose carols captured the spirit of hope for the New Year. generous gift estate gift was bequeathed to us by one of our Resilience is a trait shared by many of us in Louisiana and this viewers. year, we thank all who helped us weather the challenges as It has been quite a year. Whether it was welcoming fami- we look forward to a bright future. lies to our Daniel Tiger event at Acadian Village in Lafayette, driving a van full of UL alumni volunteers to the LPB studio to man the phones during the premiere of Zachary Richard’s Attakapas: The Cajun Story, or greeting guests at the Governor’s Mansion for the Louisiana Legends reception, I have done it with pride in the organization that I serve, the many great Friends of LPB and viewers like you.

2 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 A LETTER FROM A LETTER FROM FOUNDATION FOR Louisiana Educational EXCELLENCE IN Television Authority LOUISIANA PUBLIC Board Chair BROADCASTING Gwen Carter BOARD CHAIR CHARLES SPENCER

The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcast- As Chair of the Louisiana Educational Television Authority ing began its 25th year of existence in 2016 for the exclusive Board, I see the legacy of the past 40 years as a prelude to purposes of promoting, developing, enhancing and assisting the next 40 and more years. We will strive to keep our com- public television in the State of Louisiana. All of its efforts are mitment of broadcasting the highest quality programs and ed- directed to financially support Louisiana Public Broadcasting ucational outreach our viewers expect from Louisiana Public through an endowment which the Foundation created and Broadcasting. administers. Challenges to LPB’s ability to stay on air continue to arise at the state and federal levels. Without funding for public tele- vision, LPB would not have sufficient funds to acquire much of the award-winning programming which Louisiana view- ers love to watch nor the transmitters and other equipment to broadcast it. Funds available from endowment earnings play a vital role in this difficult environment to assist LPB in carrying FRIENDS OF LPB BOARD out its mission of providing outstanding educational programs throughout Louisiana. Dan Hare, Chairman The individuals who compose the Foundation’s Board of Bill Blackwood, Vice-Chairman Trustees are dedicated to providing strong financial support John Denison, Treasurer for LPB’s present and future operations. They are ably assisted Rae Vasquez, Secretary by its investment advisor, The J.K. Meek Group at Graystone Donna Ewing, Immediate Past Chairman Consulting, which was selected in 2010 through a highly- LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL competitive national search and has performed well during TELEVISION AUTHORITY BOARD these challenging economic times. Cheri Ausberry We encourage each viewer who enjoys LPB’s excellent pro- Gwen Carter, Chairperson Patricia Cran gramming to financially contribute through annual giving, as Kathy Kliebert, Vice-Chairperson Sloan Deumite well as planned giving, to help make this 25th year of the Scott Richard, Secretary Bob Emmert Foundation truly meaningful. Let’s all work together for the Dr. William Weldon, Treasurer Sally Fenet good of LPB, and that of our state! Chris Goudeau, Immediate Past Jennifer Forest Chairperson Marshall Sommers-Gunn Joey Haddad Wayne O. Berry Seth Irby David J. Bondy Martha Juban Valencia Burton Anne Kennedy Fr. James C. Carter Robert Levy Julie Cherry Laura Lindsay Eartha Cross Sondra Mott Long FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD Barbara Decuir Bettsie Baker Miller Nikki Godfrey Charles Spencer, Chair Gwen Guillotte Peggy Murphy Mary Joseph, Secretary Dan Hare, Friends of LPB Jodi Rives Dudley Coates, Treasurer Representative Jamie Schlottman Glenn V. Kinsey Carol Shadoin Rose Hudson Jada Lewis Harrison Smith H. Alston Johnson III Samuel “Lee” Meredith Amy Temple Frank McArthur Deano Thornton Sue Weaver Darrel Papillion Lee B. “Tee” Wheeler Ann Wilkinson

3 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 OUTREACH

At Louisiana Public Broadcasting we love to venture out In July and September, LPB Senior Producer Kevin Gau- into the community and meet our viewers! Throughout the treaux talked to the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory year, LPB hosts film screenings, events for parents and chil- Council (LYAC) at the State Capitol about our monthly LPB dren, and information fairs that serve to inform the public. “town talk” series, Louisiana Public Square, with approx- Here are some our outreach activities in 2016: imately 45 in attendance. We feel it is important to connect In March, former LSU Baseball Coach Skip Bertman, with young adults who are engaged in their communities. Southern University Baseball Coach Roger Cador, and LPB’s In May, the Louisiana Public Square topic of discus- Charlie Whinham discussed the social impact of Jackie Robin- sion was Louisiana Veterans Coming Home. The show son’s life and career. The next week, Whinham headed north brought together panelists and audience members that includ- to the Eddie Robinson Museum where he and retired Gram- ed veterans from different branches of the armed forces, as bling Baseball coach Wilbert Ellis hosted a screening and well as civilians and sought to provide outreach and support discussion at Grambling State University. Panelists included for returning post-9/11 soldiers. LPB hosted a screening event former major leaguers Ralph Garr, George Stone, and Mack- of the show’s broadcast with 16 exhibiting organizations in- ie Freeze, and former sports writer Paul Letlow. Everyone in cluding “Team Red, White & Blue” and the Natural Resources attendance enjoyed an exclusive first look at the powerful Conservation Service with its “Homegrown by Heroes” pro- documentary, Jackie Robinson, received door prizes, and gram. Over 60 area veterans attended the event. The town participated in a discussion about Jackie Robinson’s legacy. hall and screening events were part of LPB’s production work Not only did we preview this important documentary, but our associated with the “Veterans Coming Home” grant. panelists at both screenings provided insight into the world of baseball, and the climate of race relations during Robinson’s career.

In August, following the floods that devastated parts of the Greater Baton Rouge area, LPB donated 10% of the money raised in the August/September membership campaign to- wards flood relief. In addition, we also produced a 90-minute The 21st annual Louisiana Young Heroes Awards took special, Education and Recovery: LPB Gives Back. place in April of 2016. LPB and partner Rotary Club of Baton This program introduced viewers to principals and teachers Rouge honored eight amazing students in grades 7 through impacted by the flooding, as they shared personal stories 12 from all across the state. And for the first time, the cer- of the destruction. 100% of funds raised on the statewide emony was live-streamed on LPB’s homepage and through broadcast and live streaming event, went to the replacement Facebook. of school supplies lost during the flood. Louisiana’s First Lady Donna Edwards also appeared on air, encouraging viewers to help schools that were dealing with such overwhelming loss. The response from our viewers was heartwarming.

LPB CEO & President Beth Courtney (left), Governor and Mrs. (center) and the Louisiana Young Heroes 2016 honorees.

4 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 In response to the floods, donations were sent to LPB from find out whether that dream is still alive. Following the screen- more than 80 generous public television stations across the ing, Chris Surprenant, Associate Professor of Philosophy and country and through a Corporation for Public Broadcasting Director of the Alexis de Tocqueville Project at UNO, moder- grant. An auditorium full of flood relief supplies including ated the panel discussion. clothes, cleaning supplies, pillows, blankets, diapers, house- LPB works to promote literacy at every age. On Hallow- hold items, etc., were distributed to affected citizens in shel- een, LPB participated in the annual Louisiana Book Festival in ters, churches and other civic organizations. Over 100 thank- downtown Baton Rouge. Staff members and volunteers hand- ful and enthusiastic teachers picked up school supplies to ed out flyers for upcoming events and talked to attendees restock classrooms for both themselves and their colleagues. about LPB programming. Over 2,000 books were given to East Baton Rouge and Liv- In November, LPB partnered with Southern University for ingston Parish school libraries and to Livingston teachers who a preview screening of Black America Since MLK: And came to LPB for help in rebuilding their classroom libraries. Still I Rise followed by an engaging panel discussion. Also Two hundred Playtime Pads were donated to preschool class- partnering in presenting this event were the La Capitale Chap- rooms in Livingston and to Glen Oaks Park pre-K classrooms ter of The Links, Inc. and the 100 Black Men of Metro Ba- in East Baton Rouge. Professional development for teachers ton Rouge, LTD. The panel discussion was moderated by Dr. was provided by LPB to help them effectively use the devices Robyn Merrick, with the Southern University System and past in their classrooms. Board Chair of Friends of LPB.

As part of the “Chasing the Dream” grant, LPB produced timely content that focused on low to moderate income fami- lies in Louisiana. Three Louisiana: The State We’re In segments explored Medicaid expansion for the state’s impov- erished citizens; how the public defender shortage impacts the indigent, and the two sides of the minimum wage increase LPB emjoys planning events for children and families. In debate. November, LPB welcomed PBS Kids star Bob the Builder for a LPB also enjoys premiering new PBS programs and mem- special event at Stine Home & Yard in Walker, LA. Kids were orable series. In October, over 100 guests attended a VIP delighted to meet Bob, and made fun crafts to take home Champagne Reception at the Robinson Film Center in Shreve- while parents registered for door prizes! Some kids came port, LA, for the premiere of Soundbreaking, an eight part dressed like Bob and participated in a Bob the Builder looka- series that examined the history of recorded music. LPB hosted like parade with all of the participants receiving a gift! a preview of Hamilton’s America at the Columbia Theatre LPB’s Educational Services Department started a parent in Hammond, LA and gave the thrilled audience a peek at the e-newsletter in 2016. Mothers and fathers can learn about PBS Fall Arts Film Festival. Special guests from Center Stage useful parenting tips, tools for early childhood learning and Performing Arts Academy in Gonzales, LA, performed musi- information on crafts, games, and activities. This is in addition cal numbers inspired by the PBS Fall Arts Festival. The free to the monthly educational newsletter that goes out to 46,000 event included a photo corner with hats, props, and frames, educators and school administrators in the state, alerting offering wonderful moments to connect with LPB viewers and teachers to e-programs, resources, and services provided by preserve a lasting memory of the night. PBS and LPB that can be used in the classroom. Also in October, LPB and Alexis de Tocqueville Project at LPB continues to partner with the Louisiana State Archives the University of hosted a screening and panel to expand the Louisiana Digital Media Archive (LDMA) which discussion that explored issues of economic and political in- currently has over 3,500 videos available for online viewing. equality. The event was held in the Liberal Arts Building on These resources are important for teachers and students, and UNO’s campus. A preview of the documentary Dream On are available to the general public, as well. was shown. The program featured political comedian John In 2017 LPB has plans for even more local productions, Fugelsang as he retraced the 1831 journey of Alexis de Toc- entertaining community and kid events, and of course, great queville, who popularized the idea of the American Dream, to programming all year round!

5 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 PRODUCTION

Each year, Louisiana Public Broadcasting produces timely • Louisiana Post-Katrina: A Decade of Difference exam- news coverage, as well as original documentaries and pro- ined the economic effects of the massive storm and how grams. We strive to create content that is engaging, informa- demographics, public services and preparedness has tive, and entertaining for our viewers. changed.

LPB’s News Coverage: • Pass or Fail, Louisiana’s Education System addressed the In addition to national news offerings such as Nightly performance of the state’s public school system and what Business Report, PBS NewsHour, Charlie Rose and the new federal “Every Student Succeeds Act” means for Washington Week, we also produce signature local news education in Louisiana. and public affair programming that are important to Louisi- ana residents through Louisiana: The State Were In and • Election 2016 explored what national and statewide Louisiana Public Square. concerns were on citizens’ minds as they headed to the polls. Louisiana: The State Were In, LPB’s weekly news- magazine, hit a milestone in September – its 40th year on the • Beyond the Flood brought together flood-affected hom- air! It showcases the people, places, and events that make eowners, representatives from FEMA, the agency dis- our state unique. The series presents news that Louisianans bursing federal aid, members of the business community, want to know more about: the Alton Sterling and police shoot- and the state’s workforce commission. ings in Baton Rouge, flooding and recovery in several areas of the state, the difficult challenges that veterans face upon In addition to these recurring news and information pro- their return home, President Obama’s visit, Medicaid expan- grams, LPB covers important and sometimes unexpected oc- sion and health care, plus more general topics like politics, currences as they happen and that often involve issues of pub- community events and cultural activities. lic safety, such as natural disasters. Our extensive work during and after the 2016 floods is noted on pages 4-5. What you Louisiana Public Square, LPB’s monthly “roundtable” may not know is that during this time, we also served as a discussion program, brings together experts and viewers to resource for other national news media outlets, as we are deliberate and address topics that affect our citizens. The se- the only station with uplink technology allowing emergency ries had a year of timely, and sometimes contentious, subjects officials and community leaders to be interviewed remotely. including: Another example of our timely news coverage is during • Police POV: Body Cameras in Louisiana looked at polic- election cycles. LPB helps viewers make informed decisions at ing procedures in minority communities. the polls. In 2016, political candidates vied for retiring U.S. Senator ’s vacant seat. On October 18, LPB and • Effects of Expansion: Medicaid in Louisiana explored the Council for A Better Louisiana hosted Decision 2016: The stories of those who now have access to health care, Race for the Senate, a candidate forum featuring the major as well as how insurance premiums and hospitals were candidates in the 2016 U. S. Senate race. The debate was affected. aired live from the campus of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, and included questions from the university’s students. • Justice on Hold addressed the state’s public defender The program was hosted by CABL President Barry Erwin and shortage, which leaves those who are accused and indi- LPB President and CEO Beth Courtney. In additional to the gent without representation. statewide broadcast, the debate was picked up by CSPAN and a number of other major news outlets. • Opiates & the Bayou State highlighted the overdose epi- demic in Louisiana. LPB’s Original Documentaries and Programs: LPB loves to tell stories from every corner of the state and • Louisiana Veterans Coming Home provided information share them with our viewers in their living rooms! In 2016, and support to returning soldiers in order to bridge the our original content included: military/civilian divide. • Burden Museum & Gardens: A Family’s Gift pre- • Symbol or Statement? History in Public Spaces asked if miered in August and was a partnership with the Burden the display of Civil War statues in public is justified or Foundation, LSU and the LSU AgCenter to commemorate whether they belong in museums instead. the 50th anniversary of this state treasure. The documen- tary took us on a journey that began in the 1800’s where • Regular & Extraordinary: Louisiana Legislative Review we meet a family whose heirs would make an extraordi- looked at whether the state’s tax structure could be re- nary gift to future generations. formed to avoid a future budget crisis.

6 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 • Louisiana Travels with Charlie Whinham: LPB premiered a new episode in September and this time Charlie took us to the historic Hotel Bentley in Alexan- dria, revealing the role this hotel played in World War II. He also cast his line at the Toledo Bend Reservoir, rated the #1 bass fishing lake in the nation.

Deeply Rooted: Saving Our Seeds & Stories premiere

• Deeply Rooted: Saving Our Seeds & Stories: In December, LPB premiered a documentary about renowned seed saver, Master Gardener, and classically trained artist John Coykendall. John as spent the past 40 years travelling to Washington Parish, saving the heirloom seeds and illustrat- ing and documenting more than 80 volumes of oral histories, foodways and farming traditions of this rural Louisiana Parish.

An Evening at the Governor’s Mansion: A Christmas Celebration

• An Evening at the Governor’s Mansion: A Christmas Celebration also made its debut in December. This special performance by singer/songwriter Zachary Richard, featured the Myrtle Place French Immersion Children’s Choir and was recorded live. The setting and the music truly captured the Louisiana Christmas spirit.

7 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 EDUCATION

Louisiana Public Broadcasting loves to join with partners on our mission of education. In 2016, LPB partnered with the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) on a Walmart Foundation grant. This partnership provided instructional content and trained personnel to provide em- ployment services to adults. In a state with many economic challenges, nearly 300 adults received services that taught them technology and work skills, helped them build online resumes, and assisted them with job placement. In addition to the training materials, the Employment Services of CCDBR received laptop computers to create a mobile training lab for offsite employment training. Because of this project, CCDBR has the equipment, instructional content, and trained person- nel to continue providing employment services to a nine par- ish area. Through a grant from Entergy, LPB early childhood educa- tors provided monthly workshops to teachers at ten childcare centers in New Orleans. The training focused on how to effec- tively use the curriculum and resources from the popular Sid the Science Kid series. Quarterly workshops for parents focused on instructing them on how to use the resources to continue their children’s learning at home. Children at two centers created their own science activities, based on Sid the Science Kid, for their centers’ science fairs. LPB also hosted a fun celebration for all ten centers at Storyland in City Park in New Orleans. Again this year, LPB hosted three week-long summer camps. The first week in June was a Literacy Camp for 4-year-olds. The next two weeks were Math, Science, and Technology Camps, first for 4-year-olds, and the second for 5-year-olds. LPB believes that early learning in reading, math, science and technology is vital for our youngsters.

8 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 FRIENDS

Friends of LPB hosted some spectacular events for their members. Over 60 guests attended LPB’s Champagne and Chocolate event hosted by Friends of LPB on Sunday, March 6. Guests had an opportunity to be the first to see the sea- son finale of Downton Abbey. Everyone enjoyed a fun afternoon of sipping champagne and dining on chocolates provided by Chocollage and desserts provided by Les Amis Bakery. LPB’s Louisiana Legends, for the 26th year, spotlighted some of the best and brightest of Louisiana’s sons and daugh- ters who have distinguished themselves in a variety of disci- plines and have brought honor to the state. The 2016 honor- ees at the gala in May were Hollis Conway, two-time Olympic Medalist, National Track and Field Hall Of Fame Inductee; Downton Abbey finale party , political analyst, Editor and Publisher of the Cook Political Report; William Doré, leader in the marine con- struction industry, 2000 Horatio Alger Award Winner; Sylvia Goodman, philanthropist and community leader, Shreveport’s Citizen of the Year; W. , Louisiana Congress- man, George Bush Deputy Chief of Staff; and Charlie Weems, community Leader and philanthropist, LSU Law Center Hall of Fame Honoree. At the end of December, Friends of LPB hosted a Holiday Tea inspired by Victoria on Masterpiece. A group that spanned several generations enjoyed delectable pasties and other tasty treats while seeing a preview of the premiere epi- sode of Victoria on Masterpiece.

Victoria on Masterpiece tea

Victoria on Masterpiece tea

Louisiana Legends 2016

9 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 AWARDS

Telly Awards

Louisiana Public Broadcasting won three Tellys in the 37th Annual Telly Awards:

Louisiana Public Square: Symbol or Statement? History in Public Spaces Silver Category: TV Programs (News/News Program)

Katrina Ten Years After: A Second Life, A Second Chance Silver Category: Documentary Film

Louisiana Travels with Charlie Whinham Bronze Category: Travel/Tourism

The Telly Awards was founded in 1979 and is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials, video and films.

LAB Prestige Awards

Clarence Copeland Category: Engineer of the Year

LPB’s C.C. Copeland (pictured with his wife Angela) was presented with this year’s Broadcast Engineer of the Year Award at the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters 2016 Prestige Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting at the annual luncheon.

10 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 2016 Underwriters

SHOWS SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC SQUARE NATCHITOCHES: A TRI-CENTENNIAL ATCHAFALAYA HOUSEBOAT SUMMER OF BIRDS

LPB would like to thank all the companies and individuals who supported public television in Louisiana by underwriting LPB programs and events.

89.3 WRKF Public Radio Edward & Elaine Abell Family Foundation Acadian Companies AnswerQuick Answering Service Audubon Louisiana Baton Rouge River Center Theatre Bernard T. Duhon, Attorney Ltd. Center for Disaster Philanthropy CenturyLink Community Coffee Country Roads Magazine Entergy Farm Bureau Insurance First NBC Bank Kilpatrick Life Insurance Co./Roseneath Funeral Home Lafayette Parish Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Louisiana Companies Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Louisiana Office of Tourism MANA, A National Latina Organization Mills Entertainment Mulatte’s of New Orleans Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center The Irene W. & C. B. Pennington Fund Paragon Casino Resort Paul Michael Company Port of New Orleans Querbes & Nelson Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Southern Lifestyle Development Thornton, Musso & Bellemin Visit Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau Visit Baton Rouge Willis-Knighton Health System Juliet & Thomas Youngblood The Zigler Foundation 11 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 MAJOR DONORS Named in honor of our Louisiana Legends honorees past and present, the Louisiana Legends Society hosts a very special and a very generous group of donors, who in their own right, have become the Legends of public television in Louisiana. This prestigious group of Friends supports Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) at the $10,000 level and above. Acadian Companies Louisiana Lottery Corporation Attaway Foundation RoyOMartin Cheniere Energy, Inc. Paragon Casino Resort Society Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Coates Dee Dee Reilly The William J. Dore Family The Scott Foundation Inc. The Goins Family Fund Russ & Jennifer Settoon Gold Weems Bruser Sues & Rundell Special Children’s Foundation The Hendrick Family Foundation Stephanie Smith LA Independent Pharmacies Association Josef Sternberg Memorial Fund The Leith Lindow Family Ada B. Vincent Louisiana Healthcare Connections William C. Woolf Foundation

Baggett McCall Burgess Watson Gilchrist Construction Jane Ellen Mayo Gaughan Katherine Gilliland Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Mead Pam & Greg Baldwin Deborah Glaviana J & J Merrick Enterprise, Inc. Origin Bank Bank Stacey Goff Anne Miller Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barham Marc Goldstein Arthur Miller Annette Barton Sylvia & Carl Goodman Joe T. Miller Leah F Baugh Sandra Gourrier Randall Mills Mr. & Mrs. Lee Baxter Julaine Gray Morris Mintz Beaulieu Plantation Gray Plantation, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Saul Mintz The Visionary Society is a very Elton J Beaullieu, Jr. Graystone Consulting Bob & Roseanne Mitchell Terry W. Bennett William Davis Green Charles & Sally Moffet generous group of Friends who support Phyllis Morgan LPB by contributing funds between Best Western Richmond Inn & Mr. & Mrs. Guy W. Griffin Suites Mrs. James M. Griffin Willie Mount $1,000 and $9,999. This generous Bill & Martha Bigler John & Bonnie Guice Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Julius Mullins support helps to make educational, Marcia Blanchard The J.D. Guillory Jr Charitable Frances G. Murrell inspirational and entertaining television Mr. & Mrs. Fund Dr. & Mrs. Ike Muslow programming available to citizens of Katherine Blewett Drs. Jagdish & Padmini Gupta Mr. & Mrs. Jake L. Netterville Davoda Bollinger Elizabeth Hampton Michael Neustrom all ages in our state. Bollinger Enterprises, LLC O.L. Harper George & Ann Newton Shirley & Gardiner Bourque MD Delton Harrison Newtron Group Patron ($5,000-$9,999) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bowsher Nita K. Harris Mr. & Mrs. John B. Noland Shirley Adamson Lilla Brackin Robin L Hayes Roger H. Ogden Jan Briscoe William M. Brackney Randy Haynie Vera Olds Central Louisiana Chamber Paula & Phil Brantley Haynie Family Foundation Dan & Kathy O’Leary of Commerce Victoria Brock Hebert Spencer Cusimano and Mr. & Mrs. John O’Neal Cook Political Report Br & R Foundation Fry Michael & Laura Palmintier Dr. Sally Clausen David & Marti Bryant Bruce J Heim Foundation PJC Consultants, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Richard B Crowell Col. & Mrs. Hugh G. Butterfield Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hertwig Lawrence Paddock DVJ Partnership Richard & Nancy Carr Mrs. Sam B. Hicks, III John & Judy Paul Randal Johnson Michelle Carriere Dr. & Mrs. Richard Hill Nell & Victor Perry Kennedy Rice Mills Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Carter Paula Hoffman Thomas O. Perry Jr. Mr. & Mrs. W. Elton Kennedy James C. Carter Peggy & Bob Holladay Mr. & Mrs. Tyron Picard LA Independent Pharmacies Assc Clari Cassels Owen Hollingsworth Helen Pope LHC Group Beth Levert Champagne Joe G. Holyfield The Powers Foundation Inc. LSUA Foundation & Institutional John N. Chappuis Joanne Hummer Bob & Sue Rainer Advancement Chevron Anne E. James Mr. & Mrs. James A. Richardson McNeese Foundation Children & Adolescent Clinic Robert G. James Mrs. J.E. Robeau, Jr. Peggy & David Murphy Christus Schumpert Health System Joseph Jarreau R. Randall Roche Jennifer & Sean Reilly Citizens Bank & Trust Paul & Linda Johnson Suzanne Zeno Rollins Sonya Rodrigue Mr. & Mrs. John E. Clark Mary Shaddock Jones Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Rotenberg Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dale Shaffer Linda Clark Jones Walker LLP Mr. & Mrs. Robert Royer University of Louisiana at Lafayette Allen Fort Colley Mary Joseph Donna Saurage Mr. & Mrs. Charles S Weems, III Mr. & Mrs. Percy Comeaux Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Juban Dr. & Mrs. Robert N Schwendimann The Wheless Foundation Community Coffee Phillip & Mary Ellen Juban John E. Settle, Jr. Richard & Elaine Zuschlag John Coon, Jr. Juban Insurance Group Mr. & Mrs. Gray Sexton Beth Courtney Patricia Kahle Stewart Shea ADVOCATE ($2,500 - $4,999) Dr. & Mrs. Ernie Cowger Dr. & Mrs. William Keaty Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Simoneaux Steven Alferi Mr. & Mrs. David Cromwell K C Forklift Inc Skinner Land LLC Sharon Crain Mr. & Mrs. Evan D. Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Kent Sherri Skrivanos Wendy & Ronnie Daigle Karen Cunningham Kay Kirkpatrick Mr. & Mrs. W. Harrison Smith Dr. & Mrs. William Davis Jr. Linda & Marty Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Kris Kirkpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Gene Stout Dr. Erwin Engert, Jr. Susan Dawson James Knoepp Bertie Deming Smith Gray Plantation, LLC John Denison Betty Kolb SullAmy - Deborah Amy & Dennis Mr. and Mrs. Glenn V. Kinsey John E Dilworth Keith Landry Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Claude Leach Michael Dole Sandra Leake Cecil W. Talley Mr. & Mrs. Bill Miller Mr. & Mrs. John M. Douthat Mrs. William Ledet Rev and Mrs. James Theus Mr. & Mrs. W. Henson Moore Dr. & Mrs. Larry J. Embree Julie Levert Dr. Jack E Thielen Ms. Mary N. Smith Larry & Gertrude Embree Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Levy Alan & Cathy Troy Joyce M Thibodeaux Charitable Fund Laura & Wendell Lindsay John Turner & Jerry Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Charles Valluzzo Donna & Terry Ewing Long Law Firm Mr. & Mrs. Al Vekovius Mr. Fred Villien Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Randy Ewing Kelly Longwell Eloise Yerger Wall Joanna Wurtele Philip Fabacher, MD Louisiana Commerce & Trade Mr. & Mrs. Donald Walter Julie Falgout Assn Dr. & Mrs. Dan Ward PRODUCER ($1,000 - $2,499) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Falgout, Sr. Louisiana Nursing Home Assn Dr. & Mrs. William Watkins Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Adkins Sally & Bob Fenet LUBA Workers’ Comp Elizabeth Weggeman Mr. & Mrs. Sam Agnew Glenn & Ginger Flournoy Peggy Lucky Dr. & Mrs. William Weldon Mr. & Mrs. Brent Allain, Jr. Esther Martin Floyd Mr. & Mrs. Frank McArthur, II C. Cody White. Jr. Dr. Richard Allen W. Ross & Elizabeth Foote George E McGovern, III Dr. & Mrs. Patrick R. Widhalm Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Anders The Felterman Foundation Suzie & Robert McKenzie John W. Whitson Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson Patti Galey McMains Foundation Milton J. Womack, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. D. Charles Antrobus William & Joellyn Gallmann Bill McMillin Milton J. Womack Foundation Fund Anderson Feazel Management, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Denny Kit Gamble, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Michael Madden Michael H. Woods Dr. & Mrs. William Arceneaux Jean and Les Gatz Kim Malmay Carolyn Woosley John B. Atkins Foundation Jay and Kelly Gardner Victor Marcello Carol D. Yarbrough Jane Ann Atkinson Suzanne B. Gautier James Ingram Martin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Yoder Rosemary Aycock Robert Giblin Ruby & Ory Marrioneaux Joseph F. Yoder Fund Kara Gael Baggett Mr. & Mrs. Randy Gilchrist Helen Matthews Renexa Younger 12 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 Clay Abington David B. Donald Richard & Joan Launey Dr. & Mrs. Joe C. Rice Mr. & Mrs. Sam Agnew Joseph Donchess Ginger Laurent Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Rice Victoria Albert Ruth Doreck Betty Lauricella Barry Richard John Ales Kathryn M Douciere Sandra Leake Deborah Richard Justin Alexander Jim Dowling Claudia LeBlanc Albert & Gay Richert Ruth Allard Thomas Dubos Shirley LeBlanc Mr. G.F. Riggs Sybil Allis Andrea C Ducros Eddie Lee Jodi Penn Rives Carol Anderson Whitney & Nancye Duhon Clyde Lester, Jr Mr.& Mrs. Robert Rives Susan Anderson Walton C Dunbar Dorothea Levenhagen Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Rivet Mason Andres Bobby Dupre Renee Lindsey Mrs J.E. Robeau, Jr Dr. & Mrs. William Arceneaux Dr. & Mrs. Herbert R Dyer Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lipsey Patricia Robertson Jane Ann Atkinson Patricia M. Edens Healthcare Pharmacy LLC Glen Robinson The Director’s Circle Cathy Austin Ashley Edwards John & Rita Lovett John Robinson Leona Avery Ann M Eisen Peggy Lucky Marilyn & Oliver Robinson, III members graciously Annette Ayres Bebe Facundus Fredrick Lyons Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Royer make donations in Elizabeth Babin Cynthia Fayard Ms. Julia Mac Nicholl Dr. & Mrs. Phillip A. the $500 to $999 Linia Babin Ronald Ferris Dr. & Mrs. Michael Madden Rozeman range. This generous Diola Bagayoko Beverly Flauss Mr. & Mrs. James D Frank O. Sadler support helps to Kara Gael Baggett Kathleen Fontenot Madden Susan Sample make educational, Leon J Bain Peggy Fortier Kim Malmay Mac Sandel inspirational and Barbara Bankens Pamela Fortiere Paula Marchand Mr.& Mrs. Dale A. Savoie Sheena Banks Mr. & Mrs. Wendel Foushee Anne & Paul Marks Gordon Schally entertaining television Vera Nell Barlow Marjorie R. Fowler Claude Martin Michael H Schwartzberg programming available Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Gail M Fralick Malinda Martin Mrs. E.B. Schwing, III to citizens of all ages in Barnette Nilgun Frengell Carmel W Mask Sue Shearman our state. Mr. & Mrs. A. David Barry Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Frost Jane Ellen Mayo Mary Shemwell Richard Bartol Harvest Fund Marian McClendon Mr. & Mrs. John Sieberth Janice Beam Jan & William Madison Furrh Mr. & Mrs. James McDowell Aimee Sims Mr. & Mrs. Roby Bearden Jr Ildiko Gajda Jr Misty Slayter Elton J. Beaullieu, Jr Patti Galey Mary McGehee Chloa Smith Elizabeth Beckworth Drs. Mary Sue & Ron Garay Wanda McGowen Mr. & Mrs. David Smith Karl Bengtson Jay & Kelly Gardner Josephine McLean Mr. & Mrs. W. Harrison Smith Terry W. Bennett Suzanne B Gautier Mrs. Wiliam McLeod Bertie Deming Smith Nelsie Bershen Earl George Jr. Ms. Margaret McMichael Richard Smith Henry W Bethard, III Katherine G Gilliland Judy Menard Susan Snow Mr. & Mrs. Robert C Bissett Samantha Godbold Caroline Merrick Mr. & Mrs. Donald Sobba Terry & Dorothy Blades Frank Godchaux Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E Ann Sparkman Shannon Blakeman Mr. & Mrs. James R Goudeau Michalik Dr. David Spence Marcia Blanchard Morgan Goudeau Mr. & Mrs. John Michel Myrtis Springer Katherine Blewett Charles H Green Dale W. Miller Klara Stanitz Col. & Mrs. James Blouin Jr John Green, Jr Harriet Babin Miller Cade A. Stapleton, Jr Robert C. Blue Gary Griffin Robert Miller Erich Sternberg Ellen Bolan Mr. & Mrs. Guy W Griffin Connie Mitchell Caroline Steward John Boulet Karen H. Groves John Monteleone Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Stewart Andrea Braniff Carol Guidry Nancy Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stovall Paula & Phil Brantley Jaret Guidry Don & Carol Moore Francis Stover Frank & Suzanne Bright Tim & Marshall Gunn Patrick Moore Ms. Dale Stutes William Brigman Drs. Jagdish & Padmini Gupta William Moorman Fire Tech Systems, Inc Martile Brooks Donna Hanner Linda Morgan CaroleTabor Mayo J. Broussard Carolyn Hargrave Phyllis Morgan Mr. and Dr. James Tarver Eleanor Brown Mary Sue Hayes Richard Morgan Frank Tate Jane W. Brown Richard & Holley Haymaker Ken Murphy Jeanine Tessmer Mr. & Mrs. C Harry Bruder Mr. & Mrs. Cordell Haymon William Murphy Elizabeth Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Billy J. Bryant Lucille Hayward Robert & Cynthia Murray Kathy Thompson Deidre Buller Ben Hebert Mr. & Mrs. D. Denis Murrell Linda Trichel Dr. & Mrs. William Bundrick Dr. Emmett Hebert Dr. & Mrs. Ike Muslow Alan & Cathy Troy Sara Burroughs Helen Hemingway Querbes and Nelson John G. Turner & Jerry G Maria Butler Rita Herrington Insurance Fischer Judge Robert Butler Dr. Richard Hill Dr. Stella Nesanovich Lewis Unglesby Col. & Mrs. Hugh Butterfield Mr. W. James Hill, III Julius Nesom, Jr Morrislynn Vasquez Faye Carnahan Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hinton Patricia Newsom Kathleen Verschoyle Mr. C.R. Carstens Ms. Madeline Holder Pam Nicolle Sandra Vestal Katharine Caruthers Joseph Holmes Josephine Nixon Michelle Vinson Tara Cassard Carolyn Honeycutt Gloria Nosser Kimberly and Julius Vinzant Bea Castricone Sandra Horn Faye Nunn Sheila Vogel Lou Cavanaugh Rebecca J. Howard James O’Beirne John & Carol Wallin Red River Bank Rose Johnson Hudson Susan Owen Daniel & Elizabeth Walsh Willa Chesson Frank & Mary Hughes Loretta Shadow Owens Maud Walsh & Gary Byerly Jane Christensen Barbara Hughes Lawrence Paddock Dr. & Mrs. Dan Ward Kenton Clark Joanne Hummer Anne Padgett Patricia Watson Martha Clement Alex Hunt Priscilla Parr Dr. Sue W. Weaver Camille Coates Carle Jackson Barry Pasley Ralph Webb Cathy Coates & Brian Hales Louise Jackson Aaron Patel Craig Weenum Raphael Colar Lisa Jaubert John & Judy Paul Elizabeth Weggeman Patricia Cole Soundra Johnson Mark Paxton Claudette Welch Odette H Collett Bert Jones Mark Pearce Richard Ferrer Westrop Tonya Collins Patricia Kahle Joan Penniman Karen Wetzel Paul J. Conzelmann Manny Kaiser Mr. & Mrs. Louis W. Peters Dixie White Bayou State Oil Corporation Reta Kaspar Ann Pettit Elton White Libby Corry Elizabeth & Doug Keith Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Ponder J. Allen Williams James Cotelingam Brenda Kelley Melinda Prevost Kenneth Williams Heather Cousson Dr. Judith A. Kelsey Mary Primeaux Russell Willmon Jr Mr. & Mrs. Edward Crawford Mr. & Mrs. John Kempf Nancy Prinz Janet F. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. William Crays Alex Kent Elodie Pruitt Mr. & Mrs. James Yeldell Louis Curet Mr. & Mrs. William E. Kintzing Jo Ann Puls Henrietta Yoder Bland S. Currie Bryan Knight Victor George Ramirez Thomas Zimmer Evan Davidson Betty Kolb Thomas Randolph David & Melinda Zolzer Clayton Davis Geraldine Kreamer Paulette Rawdon Rosemary Day Dr. Jim & Patia Lacour Red River Bank Joanne Deangelis Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lamar Hollis Reed Freddie Deblieux Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Smith Landry Bernadotte Reeds Barbara & Winston Decuir Carole Landry Ashley Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. David L Desha Carolyn Lapoint Paul & Christine Rhorer

13 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 Financials

Underwriting Interest & Dividends $429,541 $528,619 Production

$651,404

State General Fund Entrepreneurial Endeavors $5,101,081 $1,306,995

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

$2,225,741 Friends of LPB

$2,404,512

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2016

REVENUE

State General Fund $5,101,081 Friends of LPB $2,404,512 Corporation for Public Broadcasting $2,225,741 Entrepreneurial Endeavors $1,306,995 Production $651,404 Interest & Dividends $528,619 Underwriting $429,541

Total $12,647,893

14 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 Fundraising & Membership Development

$1,043,235

Management and General

$1,736,104 Programming and Production

$6,235,960

Broadcasting and Engineering

$3,632,594

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2016

EXPENDITURES

Programming and Production $6,235,960 Broadcasting and Engineering $3,632,594 Management and General $1,736,104 Fundraising & Membership Development $1,043,235

Total $12,647,893

15 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2016 LPB’s Mission

To provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational and entertaining. To connect the people of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana’s unique history, people, places and events.

Funding for this document was provided by The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting