THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF OAK BAY
GRANT APPLICATION FORM
Deadline: January 31 For the Year: 2019
Name of Organization: Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society Address of Organization: H100-634 Humboldt St., Victoria BC, VBW 1A4 Contact Person: Brittany Vis Position with Organization: Associate Director Phone: 250-385-4222 ext. I Fax: NIA I Email: [email protected]
Amount of grant requested: $6,500 Have you applied before? Yes • When: 2018 Grant Received: $1,000
Type of Organization: Registered Non-Profit Society if other please describe: We are also a registered charily What year did the Organization begin? 1955 President: Don Prillie Secretary: Ross Brand Board of Directors; Position on Board: Ian Poyntz Vice-President Rhian McKee Trustee Robin Cochrane Trustee Mark Crisp Trustee Darren Williams Trustee Describe the function of the Organization: Mission: To promote and preserve our maritime experience and heritage and to engage people with this ongoing story. Vision: To be the leading interpreter and presenter of BC's ongoing maritime story, by celebrating the nautical culture and heritage of British Columbia.
If your Organization has received a grant from Oak Bay in the past, describe how the money was used: The money was put towards our operating costs of our public program activities, including school programs, Maritime Memories programs, Museum Tots, and our Nautical Nights Speaker Series.
Describe how the funds that are currently being requested will be used. Please indicate whether the grant will fund operating costs or a special project, and provide any information that will help Council to evaluate the grant request: Please see the attached document titled "District of Oak Bay Grant Application". How will Oak Bay benefit? Please see the attached document titled "District of Oak Bay Grant Application".
List other sources of potential income already solicited, amounts requested and amounts granted: District of North Saanich: $5,000 Township of Esquimalt: $5,000 District of Sooke: $6,250 These amounts have been requested to offer free school programs to the schools within the respective districts.
If the Grant is not approved, what impact would it have on the Organization? We would not be able to deliver free school programs to the public, non-profit, and pre-school classes within the Oak Bay District.
BUDGET
Prepared to support the grant application of: $6,500 for the Maritime Museum of BC
Please provide details on revenue and expense projections. Indicate which revenue is secure and which is speculative. Expenses must NOT exceed revenues.
REVENUE EXPENSES (Please state source) Amount (Please itemize) Amount Description Description SECURE 30 school programs@ $125 each $3,750 Membership dues (if any) Staff coordination of above school programs $1,000 Maritime Museum of BC $40,000 Travel expenses to deliver school programs $750 Marketing school programs $1,000 Staff expenses of additional public programs $40,000
Subtotal $40,000 SPECULATIVE District of Oak Bay $6,500
TOTAL $46,500 TOTAL $46,500 Date: J-.b ·\)ey;: ~ J-.0\~
Please enclose your last annual report and financial statements (including a balance sheet) and include any other supporting material that will assist in assessing your grant request.
Please deliver this application before January 31 to: Director of Financial Services The Corporation of the District of Oak Bay 2167 Oak Bay Avenue Victoria BC V8R 1G2 Fax: 250-598-9108 [email protected] District of Oal( Bay Grant Application
Describe how the funds that are currently being requested will be used. Please indicate whether the grant will fund operating costs or a special project, and provide any information that will help Council to evaluate the grant request.
These funds will be used to offer our school educational programs for free to the public, non-profit, and preschool classes in the Oak Bay District (Gonzales Preschool, Oak Bay Parent Owned Pre School, Willows Elementary, St. Christopher's Montessori School, Monterey Middle School, and Oak Bay High School). We feel that these schools within the Oak Bay District are the most in need of additional support for informal learning opportunities for their students. Please see the attached information sheet about our different programs.
We currently charge $125 per program booking for off-site deliveries (inside schools). Unfortunately, our programs present a financial barrier for some schools. In 2016, to help alleviate this financial barrier, we reduced the cost of our programs from $180.00 (+GST) to just $125.00 for a single program, or $100.00 for programs delivered back-to-back, and waived the taxes. Still, the cost for our programs have proven too steep for some teachers' budgets and they have been unable to offer museum learning experiences for their students. At this time, we cannot afford to reduce the cost of our programs due to our hard costs. Instead, we are requesting your help to cover all expenses for the schools specifically in your district so that we may offer these programs and remove the financial barrier that is preventing our community's youth from learning opportunities through the Maritime Museum of BC.
During the 2019/20 fiscal year, we can offer 30 programs in total to Oak Bay schools. This would break down into two different school years (April to June, 2019 and September 2019 to March 2020). With your support, we would make 30 programs available to those schools for those time periods, and allow teachers to book on a first-come-first serve basis.
In addition to these school programs, we will continue to offer our successful public programs which includes our seniors focused Maritime Memories program, Museum Tots program for children ages 3-5, walking tours, a variety of craft workshops, and our Nautical Nights Speaker Series. We also offer engaging pop-up programs within our exhibit space for informal hands-on learning experiences for all ages.
How will Oak Bay benefit?
The Museum currently offers nine cross-curricular programs based on BC's maritime heritage, for students in Kindergarten and Grades 1- 10. Each program incorporates an element of artefact exploration or science-based inquiry, coupled with engaging discussions and activities. These programs supplement the formal education of a traditional school learning experience with informal learning experiences. These programs encourage better memory recall and engagement for students when they return to the regular classroom. With your support, Oak Bay children and youth can benefit directly from these museum learning experiences.
Our additional public programs are offered in-house and off-site. Oak Bay residents and groups who are interested in booking our Maritime Memories, Museum Tots, or craft workshops, can request these to be delivered within Oak Bay. We are happy to travel as needed and can bring any of our programs to off-site locations. We also offer free access to the Museum exhibits and pop-up programs to Oak Bay residents through the GVPL Cultural Pass Programs, so everyone can take advantage of the many informal learning opportunities we have to offer. t::~ """> t:: t:: '//,e MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA
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The Maritime Museum of British Columb ia is pleased to offer a wide range of cross curricular programs based on BC's maritime heritage. All programs fol low the revised BC Curriculum's prescri bed learning outcomes. Each program offers a range of engaging discussions, an interactive artefact exploration, and sk il l building activities .
For more informat ion on programs and bookings , please contact the Maritime Museum. at [email protected] .
K- 2 Social Studies From Privateers to Pirates, war-time raiders became outright :',;~~;--i-•. '· :. thieves. Why did sailors become Pirates and where did they come 'I ' '\' ,• Pirates and Privateers from? Did you know that there are famous women Pirates too? ,\• IL ·-···, ••:1: •.· (theatrical) This program illustrates tactics, lifestyle, and the consequences /;;:,'~_,:_~. ·: 1, for pirates who were caught -Arrrh! In this 45-60 minute program, . ,. _,, .-- students will explore what Pirate means in a larger context as they ....._- "' • • I " I ~ are swayed to the Pirate life with hat making, balloon sword forging, and scrimshaw activities!
Grade 2 Science The Ocean Conservation program introduces students to water and ocean conservation through scientific inquiry. Students will Ocean Conservation interact with scientific equipment to discover the relationship between land and water and its significance to all living things. Answer the questions: "How are our oceans and other natural water sources connected to the land and how we live?"; "What is pollution?"; "How do we keep our water clean?" Grade 4 a 6 Social Studies Presented in the character of Captain Cook in the age of discovery, students will exp lore the question, "What was the Early West Coast Exploration: motivation for exploration and discovery of the Northwest Coast Captains Cook and Vancouver of British Columbia?" How did interactions with first Nations and (theatrical) the Explorers impact and shape the development and history of British Columbia and ultimately Canada? What were key innovations in navigation, technology, and seafaring? Students will interact with an artefact exploration session, knot tying, and navigation exercises.
Immigration to BC involves many hardships as well as Grade 5 a 6 Social Studies opportunities. From exploration and first contact, to settlement Immigration to the West and global migration, the motivation for trade, prosperity and Coast of BC freedom sparked multiple waves of immigration. These journeys forever changed the lives of individuals, families and communications, and built BC as we know it today. Students will become museum detectives with a suitcase exploration activity, delving into the experiences of immigrants and how immigration has built Canadian society.
Grade 7 ll 8 Social Learn how to be your own navigator! From the earliest navigation Studies and Applied systems to present day Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Design, Skills, a students will examine the ways of early celestial and coastal Technology navigation in parallel with some of today's current technologies. What would it have been like to rely on primitive ocean-faring Navigation: Finding technologies? Wh at would happen today if you were out at sea and Coastal BC your GPS failed? Interactive elements include a hands-on examination of BC's earliest cartographic materials produced by explorers.
Grade 4 a 9 Social The Hudson's Bay Company is Canada's oldest national company. Studies What were its powerful effects on First Nations and how did it play a key role in the development of Fort Victoria and Canada? The Hudson's Bay Students will become curators and examine real otter and beaver Company and the pelts, a Hudson's Bay blanket and other items important to the Fur Trade trade economy. Relations between First Nations and the HBC, and women's experiences of life inside the fort will also be included. Grade 9 Applied As one of the earliest established trades on the Design, Skills a west coast, shipbuilding became one of British Columbia's primary industries. Indigenous Technology peoples of the Northwest Coast are renowned Shipbuilding in for constructing dugout canoes from a single Victoria and Coastal giant tree. From building the first wooden ship, to the steel shipbuilding industry and gas BC powered engine technology, this program will include hands-on artefact exploration from our shipbuilding collection and a drafting activity.
Grade 9 Social The SS Princess Sophia program explores the Studies largest maritime disaster on the west coast of Each program is about 60 minutes Canada and its impact on those living in the with activities and an animated SS Princess Sophia : Pacific Northwest. Using primary and The Unknown Story secondary sources, students will interpret educator unless otherwise noted. of the Largest Marine what happened during this disaster that had such a profound effect on the people Disaster Along the connected to it. Using these documents, Pacific Northwest students will draw conclusions on possible Grade 10 Social Studies Coast rescue missions and discuss the limitations of World War Two and Women on the Home Front technology.
The Second World War brought rapid change in technology, industry, and social roles. It also brought opportunities for BC women to contribute to the war effort. Through exploration Option 1: and discovery, students will learn to read Museum Admission PLUS Guided Program primary sources. With primary archival documents, they will discuss the roles that Visit the Museum with your class to explore our exhibit space, women played in the BC shipbuilding industry hunt for pirate treasure on a scavenger hunt, and participate in and the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service an educational program, of your choice. Our educators lead the (Wrens), all while considering the context of the program's discussions, guiding students as they explore artefacts period. and participate in fun, skill-building activities. $6.00/student + GST (Minimum $100.00 charge) For more information on 1 free adult for every 10 students programs and bookings, please Additional adults are $10.00 each (plus GST) contact the Maritime Museum, Option 2: at info mmbc.bc.ca. Museum Visit to Your Classroom
No need to book a bus! Our educators will come to your classroom, to deliver an educational program of your choice. Additional, time, specialized $125 for a single booking content and activities can be $100 for back to back bookings at the same location added to all programs. Grant Thornton
Financial Statements
Maritime Museu1n of British Colu1n bia Society
March 31, 2018 Maritime Museum of British Col umbia Society
Contents
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Independent Practitioner's Review Engagement Report 1 - 2
Statement of Operations 3
Statement of Changes in Net Assets 3
Statement of Financial Position 4
Statement of Cash Flows 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 -12 Grant Thornton
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\Ve have reviewed the accompanying financial statements of Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society that comprise the statement of financial position as at March 31, 2018, and the statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's responsibility for the financial statements l'vlanagemcnt is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for private enterprises, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that arc free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
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Independent Practitioner's Review Engage1nent Report (continued)
Conclusion Except for the effect of adjustments, if any, concernmg the completeness of donations as discussed in the other matters paragraph, based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the financial statements do not present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society as at March 31 , 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for private enterprises.
Other matter In common with many charitable organizations, the Society derives revenues from donations, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory review. Accordingly, our review of donations was limited to amounts recorded in the records of the Society, and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to donations, deficiency of revenues over operating expenses, assets and net assets.
As described in Note 2, the financial statements have been presented on a going concern basis. Readers are cautioned that the basis of presentation of the financial statements may not be appropriate for their pu1voses.
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A Canadian l.tember of G GIFTS AND DONATIONS 182,145 6,051 188,196 135,060 GRANTS Federal 211,813 211,813 26,895 Provincial - Gaming and other 45,000 45,000 43,500 Municipal 31,000 31,000 47,500 Other 3,266 3,266 2,466 291,079 291,079 120,361 TOTAL INCOME 746,275 6,114 752,389 385,903 EXPENSES Amortization 16,368 16,368 10,466 Accounting 4,356 4,356 4,300 Bank charges and interest 5,155 5,155 3,531 Collection and exhibits 138,357 138,357 15,948 Equipment and maintenance 4,774 4,774 4,013 Facility rental 32,220 32,220 31,245 Fundraising 45,032 45,032 7,359 Gift shop and other - cost of goods sold 60,088 60,088 8,325 Insurance 7,198 7,198 9,797 Licences, dues and subscriptions 4,673 4,673 4,533 Marketing and promotion 21,505 21,505 10,728 Office 7,333 7,333 6,764 Freight and postage 1,560 1,560 1,854 Professional fees 85,269 85,269 68,915 Salaries and benefits 246,506 246,506 196,225 Supplies 9,638 9,638 7,176 Travel 2,091 2,091 1,729 675,755 16,368 692,123 392,908 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS 70,520 (16,368) 6,114 60,266 (7,005) FUND BALANCES, beginning of year 37,770 35,523 22,457 95,750 102,755 lnterfund transfers (59,463) 59,463 FUND BALANCES, ending of year $ 48,827 $ 78,618 $ 28,571 $ 156,016 $ 95,750 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society Statement of Financial Position Year ended March 31 2018 2017 Operating Capilal Asset & Endowment Fund Collection Fund Funds Total Total CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 67,492 $ $ 28,571 $ 96,063 $ 65,155 Accounts receivable (net of allowance doubtful accounts $Nil; 2016: $NII) 40,835 40,835 3,183 Inventory 6,874 6,874 5,381 Prepaid expenses 5,674 5,674 3,548 120,875 28,571 149,446 77,267 TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS (Note 4) 78,617 78,617 35,522 COLL~CTION AND EXHIBITS (Note 5) $120,875 $ 78,618 $ 28,571 $228,064 $112,790 CURRENT LIABILITIIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Nole 6) $ 46,873 $ $ $ 46,873 $ 15,778 Deferred revenue 25,175 25,175 1,262 72,048 72,048 17,040 FUND BALANCES Invested In capital assets 78,618 78,618 35,523 Endowment (Nole 7) 28,571 28,571 22,457 Unrestricted 48,827 48 827 37,770 48,827 78,618 28,571 156,016 95,750 $ 120,875 $ 78,618 $ 28,571 $228,064 $112,790 Commilmenls (Note 8) Director L,>{fi~/lu;'V. Director See accompanying notes lo the financial slatemenls. Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society Statement of Cash Flows Year ended March 31 2018 2017 Operating Capital Asset & Endowment Fund Collection Fund Funds Total Total OPERATING ACTIVITIES Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures $ 70,520 $ (16,368) $ 6,114 $ 60,266 $ (7,005) Adjustments for non-cash items: Amortization 16,368 16,368 10,466 Changes in non-cash working capital: Accounts receivable (37,652) (37,652) (1,861) Inventory (1,493) (1,493) 35 Prepaid expenses (2,126) (2,126) (2,056) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 31,095 31,095 81 Deferred revenue 23,913 23,913 84,257 6,114 90,371 (340) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of tangible capital assets (59,463) {59,463} (448) (59,463} (59,463) (448) INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 84,257 (59,463) 6,114 30,908 (788) OTHER CASH FLOW ITEMS lnterfund transfers (59,463) 59,463 CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 42,698 22,457 65,155 65,943 CASH AND EQUIVALENTS. end of year $ 67,492 $ $ 28,571 $ 96,063 $ 65,155 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society Notes to the Financial Statements March 31, 2018 1. Nature of operations Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society (the "Society") is a not-for-profit organization incorporated provincially under the Society Act of British Columbia. As a registered charity the Society is exempt from the payment of income tax under Section 149(1) of the Income Tax Act. The Society's purpose is to promote the maritime heritage and culture of British Columbia through the operation of a museum and programs in support of the above objective. 2. Going concern The Society's museum exhibit lease at Bastion Square was terminated effective April 1, 2014. The Society has secured storage space for its collection of artifacts with assistance from the Province of British Columbia. The Society continues to search for exhibit space and has opened a temporary store front location on Humboldt Street. The Society has extended their two year lease from July 2017 to June 2019 for this temporary store front location under their optional two year renewal term. Ongoing operations of the Society are dependent upon the ability to secure future premises and related funding. The Society's ability to negotiate for appropriate replacement space is at this time uncertain. This situation indicates the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the Society's ability to continue as a going concern. If the Society is unable to continue it will be forced to wind up and liquidate its net assets. The financial statements (and notes thereto) do not fully disclose this fact. The effects of any differences in the presentation of the Society's net assets on a going concern basis versus a liquidation basis have not been determined. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and to the reclassification of asset and liability amounts that might be necessary should the organization be unable to continue its operations. 3. Significant accounting policies The organization applies the Canadian accounting standards for private enterprises. Basis of presentation The financial statements were prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not for-profit organizations (ASNFPO). As a result these financial statements are in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("Canadian GAAP"). 6 Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society Notes to the Financial Statements March 31, 2018 3. Significant accounting policies (continued) Fund accounting restricted Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society follows the restricted fund method of accounting for contributions. The Operating Fund accounts for the Society's program delivery and administrative activities. This fund reports unrestricted resources and restricted operating grants. The Capital Asset and Collection Fund reports assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses related to the Society's capital assets. It is the Society's policy to carry the museum collection at a nominal amount of $1. The Endowment Fund reports only restricted resources that are to be used for specified purposes. The Endowment Fund reports the assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses related to resources contributed as endowments for purposes which are restricted in their usage (Note 9). Measurement uncertainty The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian accounting standards for not for-profit organizations requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Such estimates are periodically reviewed and any adjustments necessary are reported in earnings in the period in which they become known. Actual results could differ from these estimates. By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty and the effect on the financial statements of changes in such estimates in future periods could be significant. Areas requiring the use of management estimates include the useful lives of assets for amortization, the net realizable value of inventories and assets, and the accrual of liabilities. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and balances held with financial institutions. Investments Investments for which there are quoted prices in an active market are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains or losses are reported as part of net income. Investments for which there is not an active market are carried at amortized cost except when it is established that their value is impaired. Impairment losses, or reversal of previously recognized impairment losses, are reported as part of net income. Other income includes interest earned and gains and losses net of investment expenses incurred during the year. 7 Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society Notes to the Financial Statements March 31 2018 3. Significant accounting policies (continued) Inventory Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value with the cost being determined on a first-in, first-out basis. Tangible capital assets Tangible capital assets are stated at cost or deemed cost less accumulated amortization. Expenditures for assets expected to be used for more than one year and expenditures which substantially increase the useful life of existing assets are capitalized. Tangible capital assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis at the following rates and methods: Equipment 5 years Straight-line Infrastructure & renovation 3 years Straight-line One-half the normal rate of amortization is recorded in the year of acquisition. Revenue recognition Unrestricted contributions, and restricted contributions related to general operations, are recognized as revenue of the operating fund in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. All other restricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the appropriate restricted fund. Contributions are recognized in the year received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Contributions for endowments are recognized as revenue of the Endowment Fund. Investment income earned on Endowment Fund resources is recognized as revenue of the Operating Fund unless otherwise directed by the donor. Admission, membership, gift shop, program, fundraising and rental income are all recognized when earned. Contributed materials and services are recognized in the financial statements when their fair value can be reasonably determined and they are used in the normal course of the organization's operations and would otherwise have been purchased. Foreign currency transactions The Society conducts some of its business in foreign currencies. Foreign currency revenue and expense transactions are translated at the exchange rate in effect on the dates they occur and monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate in effect on the balance sheet date. 8 Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society Notes to the Financial Statements March 31, 2018 3. Significant accounting policies (continued) Contributed services The operations of the organization depend on both the contribution of time by volunteers and donated materials from various sources. The fair value of donated materials and services cannot be reasonably determined and are therefore not reflected in these financial statements. 4. Tangible capital assets 2018 2017 Accumulated Net Book Net Book Cost Amortization Value Value Equipment $ 164,325 $ 89,446 $ 74,879 $ 35,521 Infrastructure & renovation 1 1 1 Computer equipment 13,519 9,783 3,736 Signage 11,379 11,379 $ 189,224 $ 110,608 $ 78,616 $ 35,522 5. Collections and exhibits The collection, exhibits and other archive materials are shown at a nominal value of $1. The Society's collection is currently insured for $2,500,000. 6. Government remittances payable Accounts payable and accrued liabilities at year end include $3,426 (2017: $4,057) owing with respect to payroll withholdings, $3,115 (2017: $465) receivable with respect to GST and $229 (2017: $86) owing with respect to PST. 9 Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society Notes to the Financial Statements March 31, 2018 7. Endowment fund The Endowment Fund is comprised of the following: Eleanor Luxton Endowment - funds to be invested and income earned used to maintain the "Tilikum" exhibit. "Dorothy" Endowment - funds received from sale of donated vessel to be invested and income accrued used to assist in the operating costs of the Society's sailing vessel "Dorothy". Dorothy Tilikum Funds Funds 2018 2017 Opening balance $ 9,939 $ 12,518 $ 22,457 $ 24,640 Income earned on invested funds 31 32 Donations 6,051 $ 16,021 $ 12,550 $ 22,457 $ 24,640 8. Commitments The Society has an operating lease for a temporary storefront and entered into a contractual commitment to purchase monthly Executive Director services until March 31, 2019. Minimum payments are as follows: Estimated principal repayments are as follows: ----Lease Services 2019 $ 30,483 $ 48,000 2020 7,621 $ 38,104 $ 48,000 10 Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society Notes to the Financial Statements March 31, 2018 9. Maritime Museum of British Columbia Foundation The Maritime Museum of British Columbia Foundation ("MMBC Foundation") was incorporated in 1981 by friends and supporters as an independent entity to promote and to advance the objectives of the Society. The principal activities of the MMBC Foundation are to collect donations, bequests, endowments and to support the projects undertaken by the Society. The Society does not control the MMBC Foundation, and the MMBC Foundation's accounts are prepared and distributed separately and are, consequently, not consolidated in these financial statements. As at March 31, 2018 the fund balances of the MMBC Foundation were reported to be as follows: 2018 2017 Investments $ $ 503 Unrestricted net assets $ $ 503 10. Funds held with Victoria Foundation Not included in the financial statements are investments held in endowment with the Victoria Foundation. The account had the following fund activity and market value in the year ended March 31,2018 2018 2017 Market value, beginning balance $ 127,967 $ 96,143 Add: Contributions 25,459 20,556 Investment returns (net) 5,181 14,550 Less: Distributions {3,266) (2,466) Management fees {1,050) (816) $ 154,291 $ 127,967 11. Credit facilities The Society has an overdraft agreement to a maximum of $50,000, of which $Nil (2017: $Nil) was drawn at year end, which bears interest at the Bank's prime lending rate plus 1 % per annum and is secured by a registered general security agreement, an assignment of accounts receivable and inventory. 11 Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society Notes to the Financial Statements March 31, 2018 12. Financial instruments The Society is exposed to various risks through its financial instruments and has a comprehensive risk management framework to monitor, evaluate and manage these risks. The following analysis provides information about the Society's risk exposure and concentration as of March 31, 2018. (a) Credit risk Credit risk arises from the potential that a counter party will fail to perform its obligations. The Society is exposed to credit risk from customers. The Society has an insignificant number of customers with credit which minimizes concentration of credit risk. The credit risk regarding cash and term deposits is considered to be negligible because they are held by a reputable financial institution with an investment grade external credit rating. (b) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. The Society is exposed to this risk mainly in respect of its receipt of funds from its customers, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. (c) Market risk Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: currency rate risk, interest rate risk and other price risk. The Society is mainly exposed to currency risk. (i) Currency risk Currency risk is the risk to the Society's earnings that arise from fluctuations of foreign exchange rates and the degree of volatility of these rates. The Society is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk on cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities held in U.S. dollars. The Society does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk. Unless otherwise noted, it is management's opinion that the Society is not exposed to significant interest rate risks or other price risks arising from these financial instruments. 13. Comparative figures Comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in the current year presentation. 12 ---. ~~- ~t:: t:: 'The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca ---~~ ~cc- Th e MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Table of Contents From the Chair 3 From the Executive Director 3 Highlights 4-14 SS Princess Sophia Commemorative Exhibits and Events 4-5 Exhibits 6 Events 7-9 Book Launches 9-10 Art Shows 11 Community Activities 12 Programs 13-14 All Things Marine Thrift Store 15 Collections Activities 16 SS Beaver Medal Award 17 Sponsors, Funders, and Corporate Donors 18 Corporate Members 19 Volunteers 20-22 Volunteer Stories 23-25 Boa rd of Trustees 26 Staff 26 Looking Ahead to 2019 27 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC V8W I A4 250-385-4222 I mmbc.bc.ca --...... ~~ ~t::t:: 11ie MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA From the Chair-Don Prittie The Board, staff and volunteers of the Museum have been very busy designing and developing new and exciting events and activities while continuing to work toward finding a new purpose-built museum loca tion. During the past year we have continued to stabilize our existing operations and to expand our range of outreach activities. We hosted several signature events including the Massive Marine Garage Sale; the Victoria Day Block Party; and Victoria Classic Boat Festival. We look forward to building on the successes • of this past year as we continue to improve and expand our public offerings. We also hosted the 55 Prin cess Sophia traveling exhibit that since opening in Victoria in January 2018, successfully toured Vancou ver; Juneau, Alaska; and in October 2018 opened in Whitehorse, Yukon. We have also built a number of new mobile exhibits for both local and international markets and have successfully toured them to small er regional locations in B.C. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would also like to acknowledge the ongoing support of the Government of Canada, the BC Pro vincial Government and local municipal governments who provided much needed financial support. The rest of our operating funds came from our members, donors, sponsors and visitors who are interested in BC's Maritime story and helping us preserve our herit age for future generations. In closing, I would like to also recognize the significant increase in the number of new members who have joined our Society in the past year. Thank you to all. From the Executive Director-David Leverton I would like to begin by thanking our dedicated Board, staff and volunteers for all of their hard work dur ing the past year. I would also like to thank all of our members and visitors who support our ongoing work, as well as our government sponsors who have provided important operational funding. I would like to thank our private donors and corporate sponsors who have once again contributed generously this year. Without the tremendous support from everyone it would be impossible for us to have delivered such a broad range of exhibits, programs and events. Our space at 634 Humboldt Street is proving to be very flexible and close proximity to the Inner Harbour has been very beneficial. Our All Things Marine Thrift Store at Canoe Cove Marina, has also been very successful and is operating entirely through the support of our volunteers. The development and opening of the 55 Princess Sophia commemorative exhibition was a special time for everyone involved. Our small, collaborative team of museum professionals, in-house staff and con tractors worked very hard to showcase this important part of our marine heritage. The past year has been both challenging and re warding. We look forward to eventually being back in a purpose-built new museum where we can continue to share important ma rine stories about our past, present and dreams for the future. 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 111111bc.bc.ca ----~~- ~t:: t:: The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Highlights-55 Princess Sophia Commemorative Exhibit and Events Commemorative Exhibit 2018 saw the launch and travel of our much anticipated exhibit on the 55 Princess Sophia. The exhibit was a big success in all communities it travelled to, and has received a lot of media attention. Here's where the ex hibit travelled to: "Artefact" Exhibit "Modular" Exhibit •Maritime Museum of British •Maritime Discovery Centre, Port Columbia, Victoria, BC Alberni, BC •Vancouver Maritime Museum, •Totino Clayoquot Heritage Museum, Vancouver, BC Tofino,BC •Alaska State Museum, Juneau, Alaska •Skagway Museum, Skagway, Alaska •Yukon Arts Centre, Whitehorse, Yukon •Pioneers of Alaska, donated to the Alaska State Museum for travel around Alaska Here are some photos of the exhibit up in the Maritime Museum of BC: 634 HUMBOLDT ST., V1cTORIA , BC, V8W I A4 I 250-385-4222 I mm be.be.ca ' ,_ ,.. . -...... Al .. - -'. ; - . ~-~-~ ; --- --. ~~ ~t: t: The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Highlights-55 Princess Sophia Commemorative Exhibit and Events Commemorative Events There have been a number of commemorative events happening in all jurisdictions that were impacted by the sinking of the 55 Princess Sophia. The following is a list of some of these events: • Juneau plaque unveiling, July 14th, 2018 • O'Brien Family Grave Stone Unveiling Nov. 10th, Mountain View Cemetery • Musical ensemble, Nov. 9 and 10, Mountain View Cemetery • Victoria plaque unveiling, October 25, 2018 • Skagway plaque unveiling, October 20, 2018 • Opera performance, premiering in Juneau in October, 2018 • Juneau Yacht Club Dinner • Yukon Arts Centre activities • Commemorative book • Cemetery walking tours in Juneau, Vancouver, and Victoria Museum staff, David Leverton, Brittany Vis, and Rachel Trudeau have also given talks on the 55 Princess Sophia in Victoria and other communities including Port Alberni, Totino, Juneau, Skagway, Whitehorse, and Vancouver. Left: Brittany answering questions after her talk in Juneau. Right: David presenting at the opening of the exhibit in Whitehorse. 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mmbc.bc.ca --~~- ""->CC The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Highlights- Exhibits A Whale's Tale - 24 March to 30 August, 2018 This exhibit covered the ten main species of whales on our coast line, the history of whaling, and the threats whale's face today, and how we can protect them. Home Port Heroes of WWI and WWII- 6 September to 30 December, 2018 We worked with Parks Canada and volunteer Jan Drent to complete this exhibit. This exhibit covers the heroes who worked tirelessly on the home front during the wars, with a highlight of women's effort and the shipbuilding industry. HOME PORT HEROES OF WWI & WWII l he Merchant Navy. Shipyards and the Disappearance of lhe HMCS Ga/lono ~n.,. M ARITIME l\!USEUM k1.n n1:C,·11·\ln, 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA , BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca ----t::t::- '"">t::. t::. 1he MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Highlights-Events Massive Marine Garage Sale- 21 April 2018 This year we hosted our 15th annual Massive Marine Garage Sale with major support from our volunteer Ann Jones. It was another major success and raised approximately $8,000 for the museum. Victoria Day Block Party- 21 May 2018 This year marked our second annual Victoria Day Block Party. We had some great vendors and other organizations join us. An estimated total of 5,000 visitors took in the celebrations. 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca : •• _- 1- ---. ~~- '"">~~ 'flie MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA High I ights- Events Classic Boat Festival - 31 August to 2 September 2018 This year was also our second year operating the annua l Classic Boat Festival. It was the 41st anniversary of the Festival itself. This year we added new programs and talks on the docks. The Songhees Nation kicked off the Festival with a traditional welcoming ceremony of the lead vessel, Midnight Sun. Parks Canada also joined the festivities with a booth that helped to promote our joint exhibit. Photos by James Holkko 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC. V8W I A4 I 250-385-4222 I mm be.be.ca --~~- ~~~ The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Highlights-Events and Book Launches Nautical Nights Speaker Series Early in 2018 we wrapped up our first Nautical Nights Speaker Series, which was a success! We also planned our 2018/19 roster of speakers, and have kicked off the second series this September. Dr. Jason Colby, Orca-20 June 2018 We were proud to host the book launch for Orea: How we Came to Know and Love the Ocean's Greatest Predator by Dr. Jason Colby. Dr. Colby had supported us in 2017 when we were working on the exhibit on Moby Doll, which was information and materials we were able to re-purpose in our Whale's Tale exhibit. His book explores the complex history our human interactions with areas on our coast in the 20th century. Juun M. Coll,y ORCA !low w~ f;. .i•t Ill J;:11 1>• ud Lon 1!1t On,r,'• Gruuu r,.J~ior 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be .be.ca ;, .•.. ,~ ·, .....-• ... ---.. ~~- -:>~ ~ The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Highlights- Book Launches Caroline Woodward, A West Coast Summer - 5 October 2018 Caroline Woodward launched her book A West Coast Summer this fall at the museum . This book explores the wonders of the rugged west coast as seen through a child 's eye. It is beautifully illustrated by Carol Evans. The book is a sweet reminder of how stunning the landscape is that we get to call home. Rick James, Don't Never Tell Nobody Nothin' No How - 1 November 2018 Rick James takes readers through the riveting history of rum running on the Pacific coast in the prohibition era. He breaks through myths of this era and tells us what really happened when polite Canadians defied the American liquor laws and imported alcohol on fleets of vessels. 634 HUMBOLDT ST., V1cTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 I 250-385-4222 I mm be.be.ca ' .. : ..• - ~ ... .:~~..,.- . . ~-~ f~ . . ' ~ . ....~ , ~"" · ·•:· ... ~,,,.·- - 10 · -~-••...... ' ...... -~•;,.'°.(·;,; ~------·~ ---t:::.t:::...... """>cc 11,c MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Highlights-Art Shows Mark Hobson and Esther Sample, West Coast Celebration: Recent Paintings by Two Vancouver Island Artists Depicting the Rugged B.C. Coast - May-August, 2018 This year's summer feature artists were Mark Hobson and Esther Sample, both Vancouver Island painters with similar styles. Their show featured work that emphasized working fishing boats on our coast, and the wildlife and scenery one can expect to see when out on the water. 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA , BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca ---~~- ~ t: t: The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Highlights-Community Activities The Museum has taken part in a number of outside community activities this year. These community activi ties not only allows us to connect with other organizations and to achieve our outreach goals, but they also provide us with opportunities to further engage with the local community and to reach new audiences. • BC Day • Tours with Our Place Society Residents • BC Heritage Week • V2V On-Board Video Interpretation • Be a Tourist in Your Hometown • Victoria Foundation Day • Canada Day at Fort Rodd Hill • National Volunteer Week • Canadian Museums Association Conference • World Oceans Day • CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum Open House • Greater Victoria Public Library Culture and Recreation Pass Program • Parade of Lights, Festival Square • Pass it Around • Pumpkin Pursuit • Remembrance Event at Fort Rodd Hill • Thermopylae Club: host venue for regular meetings 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W IA4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca --~~- """>t:: t:: Tize MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA High Iights-Progra ms School Programs This year we have been able to continue to refine our school programs, ensuring they are aligned with school curriculum. Our program on Women at Sea has been revised to Women on the Home Front. We have also added a new program on Ocean Conservation. We will be launching a new program with our first 2019 exhibit. More details to follow early in the new year! Maritime Memories We have continued to offer Maritime Memories programs to seniors groups this year. Topics for these programs are numerous and cover a range of options. We bring artefacts from our collections for these programs, and encourage seniors to share their own stories and memories. 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mmbc.bc.ca -.....- ~~ ~t::t:: The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA High Iights-Progra ms Craft Workshops Our craft workshops have proven so popular that we have added more to both our summer and off-season schedule! With many thanks to our summer program staff, we also have new craft workshops to offer. l hr l,1-t m~~1:1\·hl·1ml fro111 th r lti•1u·•1S,1rhi,1 Museum Tots The Tots program has continued this year. What's even better is that through fundraising initiatives we have now been able to make this program free with membership or admission! 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W IA4 250-385-4222 I 111111bc.bc.ca ---...... ~~ ~t:t: 11ie MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA All Things Marine Thrift Store 2017 /18 Update from All Things Marine Thrift Store by: Volunteer Manager, Ann Jones: We are normally open 2 days a week but this summer we opened on Thursdays as an experiment. Business was slow but growing, and we are now back to just Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4pm for the winter season . We had a new computer installed, which will be a great help in putting ads on line and answering emails. As all our inventory is donated we have no real control over the items for sale, we just try to find the right buyer for what we have. Right now our stock is very high as we just had a large donation from Raven Marine one of the businesses at Canoe Cove Marina. We do need more shelving in order to display as much as possible. We are a small group of dedicated volunteers, Ann, Bob, Bonnie, James, John, Peter and Thom. Judy, Paul, and Steve are available to work on special projects such as restoring an old dinghy etc. New volunteers are very welcome. 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca -----~~- --::,.~ ~ 1he MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Collections Activities This year we have focused our effort in the collections on two main areas, which are described below. Art Work Project: We received funding from the BC Arts Council to catalogue and re , store our art work collection. We have approximately 500 pieces of art work in the collection. With these funds, we have been able to purchase more supplies that are needed to ensure the preservation of these artefacts, and we have been able to dedicate staff time to catalogue them. Once the project is complete later this year, these catalogue records will be made available through our online database, with a link directly through our website. These catalogue records will include photographs of each piece of art work as well. Maleah Schmitke, photographed here with the art in storage, is undergoing the bulk of this work. To the right is a photo of Maleah with several rows of now properly catalogued and stored pieces of art work. Archives Storage Solutions Project This year we were also successful in getting funding from the Government of Canada's Museums Assistance Program (MAP), Collections Management Stream to purchase new storage supplies for our archives collection. Since the move, the archival records in our collection have been stored in simple corrugated jcardboard boxes, which is far from ideal for preservation of these records in the long term. But with the support of MAP we have been able to purchase the boxes and folders needed to make sure these unique and highly valuable records will be available for future generations. To the left is a photo of some of these new boxes. 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC. V8W IA4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca --~~- ~~~ The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA SS Beaver Medal Award The Maritime Museum of BC SS Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine sector in our Province. These attainments may include, but are not limited, to- science, technology, business, applications of maritime skills and academic contributions. Candi dates nominated by the public are selected each year through a rigorous screening process. An organization or ship is also occasionally granted an award. The awards are selected by a blue-ribbon panel of representa tives involved in various aspects of Be's maritime interests. About the SS Beaver SS Beaver-the first steam-powered vessel on the west coast of North America- operated up and down the BC Coast for 52 years. Built for the Hudson's Bay Company on the Thames, she functioned as a floating trad ing post and coastal freighter. The Royal Navy had a constant presence in the coast starting in the 1840s and it was its hydrographic work which opened up BC for shipping. Beaver was chartered by the RN as a survey ship for 8 years. At the end of her career this pioneering vessel was sold by the Hudson's Bay Company and used as a towboat. The gold-plated medals are cast from materials salvaged from the wreck of the ship after she grounded on Siwash Rock outside Vancouver in 1888. The 2018 Beaver Medal Recipients are: • Robin Inglis, former museum curator, author, and internationally recognized expert on maritime history of the northwest coast. • Donald l • John MacFarlane, former museum curator, Parks Canada Naturalist and planner, author, and Co-Director of NAUTICAPEDIA. • Jane Mcivor, communications executive; publisher and editor of BC Shipping, a well-recognized journal that she founded in 2011. • Wahl Family of Boatbuilders. Three generations of the Wahl family have been involved in building wooden and glass fibre work boats and recreational vessels for decades. 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTOR IA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca --.. ~- ~ ~ t::. t::. The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Sponsors, Funders, and Corporate Donors Every year we receive support from our community through either in-kind or financial donations. We are ex tremely grateful for this strong support. Here are the organizations who have helped us to promote our mari time history and culture this year: Air North Gorge Narrows Rowing Club Province of British Columbia Barbs Fish and Chips Government of Canada Robins Classic Boat BC Arts Council Greater Victoria Concert Band Ryanwood Exploration BC Coast Pilots Ltd. Greater Victoria Harbour Authority Steamship Terminal Grill BC Ferries Hagerty Marine Insurance Taku Resort BC Shipping Hasse & Company Port Townsend Sails Thermopylae Club BC Transit Hotel Grand Pacific Thrifty Foods Black Ba II Ferry Lines Inn at Laurel Point Tigh Na Mara Brown's Social House Island Tents and Events Times Colonist Canadian Tire (Hillside} James Holkko Photography Tobi Elliot Canoe Cove Marina Ltd . Len Maycock Trotac Marine City of Victoria Live Edge Design Uko Gorter Chamber of Shipping Maple Bay Marina Union Club of Victoria Chateau Victoria Maple Leaf Adventures University of Victoria Coast Capital Savings National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin V2V Vacations istration Coast Guard VicLUG Ocean Pacific Marine Cruise Lines International Association Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society Odium Brown Culture Vulture TV Vic Theatre Parks Canada Cycle BC Victoria DVD Pacific Yachting Magazine District of Oak Bay Vista 18 Pattison Outdoor Advertising District of Saanich Western Stevedoring Pedersen's Event Rentals Downtown Victoria Business Association Westwind Hardwood Phillip Colla Photography Fehrway Marine Whitehall Rowing and Sailing Philips Brewery & Malting Co. Five Star Whalewatching Yukon Order of Pioneers Pioneers of Alaska Garrick's Head Pub 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 I 250-385-4212 I mm be.be.ca -----~~ ~t::t:: The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Corporate Members We are now a year into offering our new corporate membership packages, and our corporate membership list has continued to grow! Below is the list of our current Corporate Members (current as of 12 October 2018). We would like to extend our warmest thank you to these organizations for jumping on board with us in our goals to promote our maritime history and culture. Mariner Captain Admiral Van Isle Marina Victoria Power and Sail Squadron BC Coast Pilots Hidden Harbour Marine Centre Oak Bay Marine Group BC Ferry Services Inc Island Tents and Events Industrial Plastic & Paints Black Ball Ferry Line Point Hope Maritime Capital City Yacht Club Port Townsend Sails League & Williams Law The Flag Shop Seaspan Canoe Cove Marina Ltd Trotac Marine Ltd Western Stevedoring Co. Ltd Wottrich Holdings Ltd Hagerty Insurance 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be .be.ca ...... --~~ ~t:t: The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Volunteers The Maritime Museum of BC could not accomplish our many programs, events, and activities without the extraordinary volunteers who give their time out of love and dedication. It is because of their help that the Museum is able to achieve everything that we do for our Members as well as local and provincial communities. Without these special individuals, the Museum would not be able to offer so many services. We would like to extend a most heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteers who have put in time and effort to help us thrive through 2017 /18. We at the Maritime Museum of BC look forward to having their amazing support as we move into 2019. Our volunteers dedicate their time in all areas of the Museum including: All Things Maritime Thrift Store Classic Boat Festival Collections Exhibits Front Desk and Gift Shop Library and Archives Massive Marine Garage Sale Programs-In-House and Outreach Special Events SS Beaver Medal Awards Victoria Day Block Party Workshops 634 HUMBOLDT ST .. VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca -"'- t::. t::. ~cc The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Volunteers Here are the names of all the individuals who have volunteered their time and effort over the course of the past year to promote Be's maritime heritage and culture: Rob Abernathy Martyn Clark Garth Harkess Rory Adams Barbara Clee Carol Hasse John Anderson Steve Corcoran Ben Ho Ron Armstrong Patrick B Crabbe James Holkko Tiffany Auvinen Bob Cutting John Horton Terese Ayre Olivia Craster Mary Horton Judy Barefoot Patrick Davies Harvey Humphrey Bob Bell David Doig David Huchthausen Roger Boe Emma Doig Bent Jespersen Ross Brand Nathalie Douglas Andrew Johnson Ulrich Briner Jan Drent Ann Jones Daniel Brooks Ch ris Earl David K. Jones Michel Brossard Clay Evans Ted Knowles Adrian Bull Jan Eastman Lorne Knutson Maureen Bull Tanya Frey Patrick Lawson Cameron Butt Leo Gauthier Mark Lindholm Andrew Carter Daphne Goode Thomas Longman Richard F Chudley Tony Grove Rhian McKee Poomrapee Chuthamsatid Charlotte Gunn Barb McLauchlan -t:::. -t:::. -:>~~ 77ze MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Volunteers Karen Lapsley Megan Robin Elizabeth West Stu Lawrie Barry Rolston John Wysham Ravi Mehra Stephen Sawford Mai Yamaguchi Brick Metson Marianne Scott Susan Young Joyce Metson Thom Sedun Wendy Moreton Bharati Shaw Bill Noon Alan Smith Raynette North Patsy Spratt Dave North Bonnie Stacy That's 103 people! A huge thank Kristyn Pattermore you to all of our volunteers who Tyler Stadler Phil Pidcock have dedicated countless hours this Thomas Sztanek Rebecca Pierce year to promoting and preserving Harry Swain our maritime heritage and culture! Jurgen E Pokrandt The Museum is truly a better place Vedika Taunk Don Prittie with all of your support. Peter Testemale Ian Poyntz Judy Thompson Lori Prophet Zacary Trudeau Jacquelin Randen Nicholas Trudeau Peter Redekop James Tirrul-Jones Martin Reigh Camilla Turner John Roberts John Vardalas Tad Roberts Ateeq Weera 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca ---. ~~- ~t:t: The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Volunteer Stories One of the amazing things about our volunteers is the reasons they got involved with the museum. For Vol unteer Appreciation Week this year (April 15-21, 2018), we gathered some of these stories. Here are a few of them: Ann Jones Ann volunteers full-time at the Museum, operating our off-site marine thrift store, All Things Marine, and organizing the Massive Marine Garage Sale. Her incredible efforts have been instrumental in raising funds and support for the Museum. Ann began volunteering in 1998, eventually being brought in as a staff member to run our gift shop, facility rentals, donations, and silent auction events. Though she retired in 2009, she came back the next year as a volunteer and continues to volunteer today. "I'm proud of what we're doing," says Ann, "I believe in museums and I love history because I've been surrounded by it. So, I give my time to support it - plus, I like a challenge." Originally from London, England, Ann moved to Montreal to run an art supply store and open up an art gallery. Upon moving to Victoria, BC, she lived on board a boat for six years! Her newest project is the All Things Marine Thrift Store, located in Canoe Cove Marina (North Saanich) . Visitors can donate and purchased used marine items at the store, which is run entirely by a team of seven volunteers. "It's great! We're recycling and finding new homes for things," says Ann. 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca ...... _, . .. .i. :; ~ •.•• ---t::. t::. ~t:t:- 11ie MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Volunteer Stories Ravi Ravi began volunteering with us every week, over six months ago, after he saw a post on Volunteer Victoria. A retired Economics professor, Ravi has a love of learning and is a voracious reader - he has a new book in hand every time you see him. Ravi was inspired to volunteer at the Maritime Museum of BC because of his son's work on an icebreaker vessel on the east coast. "He spends most of his time on the water, watch-keeping," says Ravi, "By volunteering at the Maritime Museum, I feel I am indirectly in his orbit! Plus, it's a nice way to spend a Saturday morning." His favourite part about volunteering at the Museum is the Museum Tots program, which runs every Saturday {11 AM - 12 PM). The program is geared for children ages 2 - 5, and Ravi loves to see them learning, while "running around and squealing their heads off!" Judy Judy volunteers three times a week at the Museum and is one of the kindest and most knowledgeable persons we know. Not only does Judy assist and train researchers who come to the library to work on a project, she also helps find material from our library and archives for exhibits and programs. She has been with the museum for 6 years and is an integral part of our team. Judy was featured on Nauticapedia ! You can read more about her time at the Museum and all the wonderful things she does here: http://www.nauticapedia.ca/Gallery/ Archives_Libraries_MMBC.php 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC. V8W I A4 I 250-385-4222 I mm be.be.ca Volunteer Stories Nathalie Nathalie is a Visitor Centre volunteer and aspiring marine biologist! Nathalie began volunteering with the Museum this past year, after spotting an ad on Volunteer Victoria. Nathalie thought it would be a great way of gaining experience in her field and even "remembers going to the Museum when I was eight years old with my class!" Nathalie has always been interested in marine biology, especially having lived near the water for most of her life. She grew up listening to stories of sea monsters and sea legends, and is still fascinated with the "different life down there, compared to life on land ... it's strange and almost alien!" She hopes to continue her studies at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre - best of luck, Nathalie!! Jurgen Jurgen began volunteering at the Museum a year and a half ago and has faithfully volunteered twice weekly, except for one week out of the month when he volunteers for the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue - Station Oak Bay. Jurgen had been a member of the Museum for several years and has had a long-standing interest in the navy and ships. Originally from Germany, Jurgen has spent much of his life travelling the world and meeting new people. One of the primary reasons he likes volunteering with the Museum is because he "learns so many new things from new people" and that conversations with our visitors are so interesting because "everybody's different". 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W I A4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca ...... --~~ """>~~ The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Board of Trustees Don Prittie Chair Mark Lindholm Trustee Ian Poyntz Vice Chairman Rhian McKee Trustee Leo Gauthier Treasurer Clay Evans Past President Ross Brand Secretary Daphne Goode Trustee David K. Jones Trustee Staff, 2018 David Leverton Executive Director Holly Hopkins Programming Assistant Brittany Vis Associate Director Xin Ying Wang Programming Assistant (past) Rachel Trudeau Public Engagement Manager Suzanne Hervieux Assistant Archivist (past) Maleah Schmitke Membership and Donation Kaylyn Olynyk Programming Assistant (past) Coordinator Charlotte Gray Public Engagement Intern Laura Robin Education Supervisor (past) l Emily Chomyn Programming Assistant 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W IA4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca ---. ~~- ~t: t: The MARITIME MUSEUM of BRITISH COLUMBIA Looking Ahead to 2019 Reflecting on this past year, we are proud with all that we have accomplished together. We know there's always more work to be done, and we are excited about what lies ahead in 2019. We will continue forging ahead with public engagement initiatives and new learning opportunities for all ages and backgrounds. We are excited to announce our 2019 exhibit schedule and a new program that will launch early in 2019. 2019 Exhibit Schedule In 2019 we will offer three new exhibits to the public, along with three new gallery shows featuring contemporary Canadian artists. Here is what you can expect to see in 2019: Exhibits: • January to March: The Lost Fleet (on loan from the Vancouver Maritime Museum) • April to September: Great Pacific Garbage Patch • September to December: BC Lighthouses Featured Gallery: • January to March: local Japanese-Canadian artist, Marlene Howell (photographed to the right) • April to September: local painter, John Stuart Pryce • September to December: the group of artists known as the "Eyes of Society" Tea and Talks Tea and Talks is a new public program, scheduled to launch in Winter 2019. The program will be held twice a month, on a regularly scheduled afternoon, inside the museum and each session includes a presentation from a volunteer of the MMBC. Over tea and biscuits, visitors can interact with artefacts from the museum's collection and discuss a variety of marine-themed topics. The program is geared toward seniors in our community, with an emphasis on shared discussion and social learning. 634 HUMBOLDT ST., VICTORIA, BC, V8W IA4 250-385-4222 mm be.be.ca \ .._:· .. : •. :.. ,,·:j ; . ·... ·: . - - ~ •. -· .:.: - -~. , ... . .,. __ .... Contact Us [email protected] (250) 385-4222 mm be.be.ca