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Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2 0 1 9 Mission Vision To be a centre for dialogue, To be a world- research, artistic expression and leading maritime experience regarding the maritime museum and heritage heritage of the Pacific and Arctic centre. Oceans. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 – FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOOST SCHOKKENBROEK 2 – FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD PETER BERNARD 3 – 2019 REACH & REPUTATION 4 – FINANCIALS 5 – PUBLIC PROGRAMS 6 – SCHOOL PROGRAMS 7 – OUTREACH 8 – 60TH ANNIVERSARY 9 – COLLECTIONS — CURATORIAL 13 – COLLECTIONS — LIBRARY & ARCHIVES 14 – FACILITY RENTALS 15 – NORTHWEST PASSAGE HALL OF FAME GALA 16 – HERITAGE HARBOUR 17 – VOLUNTEERS 19 – SUPPORT 22 – EVENING AT THE MUSEUM 23 – PEOPLE OF THE VMM 1 | ANNUAL REPORT FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOOST SCHOKKENBROEK Due to these and other factors, the both Squamish Nation, as we regularly heads of departments were asked to meet about a canoe-building project control expenditures. Thanks to the together with Mike Billy and Ann Phelps. discipline of the staff, the VMM has In 2018, we started a virtual exhibi- managed to stay on course. tion program with a focus on Captain We also experienced some very George Vancouver and the contacts positive developments. I name a few he established with the Indigenous of these highlights as well: communities along the west coast — with • We successfully hired creative and a strong emphasis on the perspectives enthusiastic new staff. of First Nations. We organize this in • We created solid relationships collaboration with University of British with several new sponsors and Columbia, Museum of Anthropology strengthened existing ties. and the Canadian Fund for Virtual AS I WRITE This introduction to the 2019 • The readership of the Georgia Museums. We have several specialists Annual Report, the world is coming to a Straight selected the VMM as in our steering committee, as well as grinding halt as a result of the Covid-19 second-best museum of Vancouver. First Nations representation. We started virus and its devastating consequences. In 2018 we were second runner-up, dialogues with the Musqueam Nation We thought 2019 was a challenging so we are on a good trajectory! and the Squamish and have recently year, but 2020 seems to be an even • In December, we received important connected with the Tsleil-Waututh for more dramatic one so far. unexpected revenues from fi lming. their perspectives and input. Also, the We started 2019 with an ambitious • Overall, there has been growth in Mowachaht and Muchalaht communities budget. Throughout the year we had rentals, in the number of public on Vancouver Island have been most a series of setbacks. I name just a few: programs, in memberships and collaborative in this project. • The hop-on-hop-off bus service in revenues through our updated We continue to create a podium for to and from Vanier Park stopped museum shop. local contemporary artists in our exhibi- unexpectedly. This resulted in a We spent a large portion of 2019 tion program. Curator Duncan MacLeod decrease in visitors. preparing to host the Council of American and his team provide an overview of • The contract for an electric boat to Maritime Museums 2020 conference the exhibitions in this annual report. use Heritage Harbour was cancelled, in Vancouver, which was scheduled to Due to our staff’s resilience, the team which decreased revenue from take place in April 2020. The theme spirit and your support, we surmounted moorage fees. for the conference, Inclusion, Diversity, all the setbacks and managed to end • We said farewell to the head of Equity: Maritime Museums as centers the year with a balanced budget. the programs department, the for dialogue, refl ects key-issues for I cordially thank staff, board members volunteer coordinator and the Vancouver. We planned for a First and other volunteers, and our consist- marketing coordinator. Nations traditional welcome and dance ently growing membership, for their • A storm caused severe damage to for conference participants. N.B.: this commitment to the museum. We will two pilings in Heritage Harbour, conference is postponed to 2021, with continue to create miracles in years to resulting in an unanticipated costly the VMM again as hosting institution. come, and we count on your emotional replacement. In 2019, we continued to work with and fi nancial support. • Our partner that for the last three underrepresented communities. We For 2020 we look forward to yet years had generously provided have strengthened our ties with First another wonderful yet challenging year grand prizes for our raffl e had Nations communities, particularly the of professional growth! fi nancial diffi culties. We were Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh. forced to discontinue the ticket For the June 2019 kick-off of our 60th sales and reimburse all who had anniversary year we had fabulous tradi- Joost C.A. Schokkenbroek, PhD, FRCGS purchased tickets. This has resulted tional welcoming ceremonies. We have Executive Director in a substantial loss of revenues. also had a great deal of contact with Vancouver Maritime Museum Bob Baker and Rebecca Campbell, ANNUAL REPORT | 2 FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD PETER BERNARD THE VMM BOARD of Trustees and the I described the work being done by in a closure and layoffs of staff is being committees working with the executive trustee Peter Helland to modernize the handled most competently and will, I director and his team had another active policies. Peter has continued to work am certain, achieve similar results for year in 2019. The board met seven with the board to fi nalize the project. continuing success of the VMM. times including at the annual meeting We are pleased with the work of the We were saddened in September by on May 21 when three members were director of fi nance and the treasurer the sudden death of Anthony Sessions, elected for a third term. in streamlining the fi nancial reports. a member of the board and executive The members of the board comprise The revised format is very helpful to committee and a wonderful long-time a diverse group with extensive knowl- the board in maintaining appropriate supporter of the VMM. Tony had edge and experience in many areas oversight of the fi nancial status of the an impressive passion for maritime including archaeology, public relations, museum. heritage. He enjoyed travelling and communications, First Nations, naval The committee that started to work visiting maritime museums in many architecture, shipbuilding, legal, govern- with Concord Pacifi c on what we are parts of the world. ment, education and port management. calling the Coal Harbour Project for the The Vancouver Maritime Museum is The executive committee of fi ve creation of a new museum in that location most grateful for the continued support trustees appointed by the board has had a busy year. The chair, vice-chair of our members and supporters whose been active, meeting ten times during and executive director, working with contributions ensure our success each the year. The executive director attended Concord, met with federal and provin- year and into the future. We particularly each meeting, and staff from the cial cultural and heritage department acknowledge the signifi cant annual accounting, curatorial and development individuals including Heritage Canada, funding from the City of Vancouver, departments joined as required. The Minister Beare in Victoria and Hedy Fry and donations by the B.C. Arts Council committee received written reports such to encourage support for funding for and the B.C. Gaming Corporation. as fi nancials on a monthly and annual planning. Meetings are scheduled to We are equally thankful to all of our basis and recommended approval to complete a planning roadmap in 2020. sponsors and supporters including the board. 2019 was a year of challenges for Concord Pacifi c, Port of Vancouver, Other board committees, including the museum. Diligent efforts of Dr. Teekay Shipping, Washington/Seaspan nominations, collections and governance Schokkenbroek and his team achieved and EasyPark, who have contributed met as required and gave reports at successful results. The diffi cult situation to specifi c projects, thereby ensuring the board meetings. In last year’s report with the corona virus in 2020 resulting the continued interest of our guests. 3 | ANNUAL REPORT EVENT TOTAL VISITORS: PARTICIPANTS: 3312 71,736 FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER FOLLOWERS: 3671 FOLLOWERS: 1250 FOLLOWERS: 2473 Posts: 209 Posts: 168 Posts: 99 Engagements: 7603 Engagements: 3200 Engagements: 785 Impressions: 93,374 Impressions: 72,600 Impressions: 133,600 ANNUAL REPORT | 4 FINANCIALS 2019 REVENUE 11% TOTAL REVENUE 22% 7% $1,564,526 Government grants Government grants: 35.56% Self-raised revenue Self-raised revenue: 64.44% Other Grants Consisting of: 15% Admissions, etc Other grants: 9.93% Donations & fundraising Other Revenue Admissions, memberships, programs & exhibitions: 24.59% Donations & fundraising: 11.41% Other revenue: 18.51% 6% 39% REVENUE UP 3.89% (2018 revenue: $1,505, 873) 2% 1% 3% 2019 EXPENSES 14% 7% TOTAL EXPENSES 9% $1,559, 258 Exhibits & programs Office & operations Sal aries, etc Exhibits and programs: 13.41% Contract & fees Offi ce & operations: 8.44% Marketing Salaries, wages & contracts: 64.18% Fundraising Contracts & fees: 7.06% Misc Marketing: 3.24% Fundraising: 2.29% Misc: 1.39% 64% EXPENSES UP 3.44% (2018 expenses: $1,507, 294) 5 | ANNUAL REPORT PUBLIC PROGRAMS SARAH CARLSON SARAH CARLSON PROGRAMS COORDINATOR PROGRAMS COORDINATOR IN 2019, THE VMM planned and co- In addition, the VMM hosted ten public BIRTHDAY PARTIES ordinated 21 on-site events that programs in 2019, working with local In 2019, the VMM offered 25 fun-fi lled brought in 3312 people. historians, artists and authors to offer birthday parties to 271 children and 177 Visitor favourites, Winter Wander and a variety of lectures, book talks, poetry adults. Legends of the Sea and Pirates Water’s Edge Day, attracted crowds were the two most popular themes.
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