Cincinnati Museum Center Looking at What’S Inside
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
2013 Annual Report July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 Cincinnati Museum Center looking at what’s inside Vision Mission Pg. 5 Strong Roots for STEM Learning Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati Museum Center Pg. 6 Putting Energy to the Test will be known for its commitment inspires people of all ages to to understanding the richness learn more about our world Pg. 8 The Egg Drop Project of our past, present and future through science; regional history; by providing world-class learning and educational, engaging and Pg. 10 On the Cutting Edge experiences for children and adults. meaningful experiences. Pg. 14 More than a Film Pg. 16 Unearthing Buried Treasure Profile Pg. 20 Bringing the World to Cincinnati Cincinnati Museum Center is a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex housed In 2009, Cincinnati Museum Center received the National in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Pg. 24 The Marriage of Art and Science Medal for Museum and Library Landmark. Museum Center’s major offerings at Union Terminal include: Service, the nation’s highest honor Pg. 26 Community Connections Cincinnati History Museum Cincinnati History Library & Archives for museums and libraries. The award, given by the Duke Energy Children’s Museum Museum of Natural History & Science Institute of Museum and Library Pg. 28 Making a Difference for Youth, Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater Services, recognizes institutions Year after Year. Museum Center is the largest cultural institution in the city of Cincinnati, with more for extraordinary civic, educational, environmental, economic, than 1.3 million visitors per year. Our permanent and temporary exhibits are and social contributions to Pg. 30 Play Time = STEM Time supported and complemented by a state-of-the-art collections and research facility, their communities. Geier Collections & Research Center, educational programs, teacher professional Pg. 32 Turning Union Terminal into development programs, day and overnight camps, public lectures and programs, Cincinnati Museum Center is a Concert Hall one of only 16 museums in tours of historic sites and community-wide cultural events. In addition, the United States to receive both Museum Center has been working with our collaborative partner, the Ohio Chapter the Institute of Museum & Library Pg. 34 Lasting Impressions: In Memoriam of The Nature Conservancy, to protect Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Services National Medal and American Alliance of Preserve System for more than 50 years. The Preserve is the largest privately-owned Pg. 38 STEM: Not Just Now, But in the Past Museums Accreditation (2012). protected natural area in Ohio at 16,000 acres. It provides critical habitat for more Smithsonian Affiliations facilitate Pg. 42 National Underground Railroad than 100 rare plant and animal species. The Eulett Center is Museum Center’s Freedom Center research and education facility at The Preserve. It has increased staff research a two-way relationship with the Smithsonian Institution to capabilities, greatly expanded opportunities for educational programming and has inspire lifelong learning in enhanced The Preserve’s relationship with the Adams County community. communities across America. Photographs by Sarah Brancato. Board Chair Trustees Emeriti Trustees Francie S. Hiltz Phillip J. Castellini Dr. Compton Allyn Civic Leader Chief Operations Officer, Cincinnati Reds Benjamin L. Bethell Martiné R. Dunn Helen C. Black Past Chair Attorney at Law, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Hazeleen P. Brewster Otto M. Budig, Jr. James C. Ellerhorst Catharine W. Chapman President, Budco Group, Inc. Office Managing Partner, Deloitte Frank Corbin Susan B. Esler Dear Friends, Vice Chair VP & Chief H.R. & Communications Officer , Ashland Inc. Phillip Cox John Q. Baumann David E. Foxx John F. Crowley You – and other loyal friends – are the reason we are President and CEO, Ampac Chief Executive Officer, d.e. Foxx & Associates Francis G. Davis celebrating another successful year. Without tremendous Robert L. Fregolle, Jr. John Diehl Vice Chair Global Customer Business Development Officer support from our donors, volunteers, members and Martiné R. Dunn Hon. Jeffery P. Hopkins Procter & Gamble community, Cincinnati Museum Center could not make so U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Theodore H. Emmerich David L. Hausrath many learning opportunities happen every day. Retired Sr. VP & General Counsel, Ashland Inc. Jane Garvey Vice Chair Carrie K. Hayden Priscilla G. Haffner Where learning springs to life! Cynthia Walker Kenny Civic Leader John W. Hauck This phrase captures our common purpose. Together we strive Owner, Cynthia Kenny Creative Jeffrey P. Hinebaugh Timothy E. Hoberg to create meaningful experiences, inspiration and lasting Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Vice Chair James J. Johnson memories for all throughout Museum Center. You are an Allison H. Kropp Reverend Damon Lynch, Jr. Gregory B. Kenny important part of that teamwork! Attorney at Law, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Pastor, New Jerusalem Baptist Church Robert D. Lindner, Jr. Gary Z. Lindgren As we considered what accomplishments to highlight in Executive Director, Cincinnati Business Committee Kenneth W. Lowe Vice Chair Alice H. Lytle this report, we decided to focus on how Museum Center Mitchel D. Livingston, Ph.D. John M. Tew, Jr., M.D. advances learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and VP Student Affairs & Chief Diversity Officer, Emeritus, UC Craig F. Maier Prof. of Neurosurgery, The Mayfield Clinic, Mathematics. STEM is a hot topic these days because it University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute Phillip C. Long Cortland J. Meader Director Emeritus, Taft Museum of Art Daniel Meyer affects all of us. Yes, we need to prepare more STEM Vice Chair John E. Pepper, Jr. Jennifer P. Mooney workers for the 21st century economy, from preschool Retired Chairman & CEO, Procter & Gamble ; Honorary Mary Zalla George H. Musekamp, III children through college interns. We must also develop Co-Chairman, National Underground Railroad Freedom CEO, Landor Associates STEM-literate citizens of all ages, able to make wise Center; Retired Chairman, The Walt Disney Co. Valerie L. Newell decisions about the future of our region, our nation and Treasurer Thomas H. Quinn, Jr. H.C. Buck Niehoff President, Bardes Corporation our world. Steven C. Steinman Robert W. Olson Johnna Reeder Chairman & CEO, Sims-Lohman John A. O’Steen As an institution, Museum Center is always aware of how VP, Community Relations & Economic Development, Dr. O’dell M. Owens Secretary Duke Energy decisions affect our relationship with you. Being good Jack W. Partridge stewards of your time, talent and treasure is one way to Edward D. Diller Edwin J. Rigaud Co-Director, Taft Business Consulting LLC; John Weld Peck Partner-in-Charge, Cincinnati Office, show that we value you. We are proud to report that we President & CEO, Enova Premier LLC George H. Perbix Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP didn’t just balance the budget this fiscal year; we ended J. Scott Robertson David C. Phillips with a surplus. We invite you to see how YOU are making Chairman, RCF Group President and CEO William C. Portman, III a difference. Your involvement truly enables us to inspire Douglass W. McDonald Yvonne C. Robertson Carole T. Rigaud Civic Leader people of all ages to learn more about our world. Thank you! President and CEO, Cincinnati Museum Center John A. Ruthven Matthew A. Sheakley General Counsel President, The Sheakley Group George A. Schaefer, Jr. Gratefully, Elizabeth Y. Schiff George H. Vincent Keith P. Spiller Managing Partner, Dinsmore and Shohl LLP Partner, Executive Committee Member, Michael O. Stough Thompson Hine LLP Ronald Tysoe Judith K. Stein, M.D. Dean Windgassen Civic Leader Douglass W. McDonald, President and CEO, and Anne Drackett Thomas Directors Emeriti Francie S. Hiltz, Board Chair, check out the 1930s phone Douglass W. McDonald Francie S. Hiltz Civic Leader in the historic Harold C. Schott Union Terminal President’s Office. President and CEO Chair, Board of Trustees DeVere Burt Albert W. Vontz III Dr. John Fleming Co-Chairman, Heidelberg Distributing Company Dr. Gale Peterson Kevin Ward President, Western Ohio, Chase Bank Photograph by Sarah Brancato. 2 3 Children’s Museum Cincinnati History Natural History President’s African American Advisory Board Advisory Board Advisory Board Advisory Council Allison Hiltz Kropp, Chair David Hausrath, Chair Henry Alexander Claudia Abercrumbie Brad Arnett Hazeleen Brewster Bob Bergstein Amin Akbar Alison Bushman Edward D. Diller Helen Black Donna Jones Baker Stephanie Byrd Ashley L. Ford David Bohl Cynthia Booth Vicki Calonge J. Franklin Hall DeVere E. Burt DeAsa Brown Jason M. Farler, CFA Jeff Hinebaugh Brian Carley Calvin Harper Shawn Gilreath Timothy E. Hoberg Catharine W. Chapman Roderick D. Hinton Consuelo W. Harris Thomas E. Huenefeld Stanley Hedeen Myron Hughes Brett Heekin Eric Jackson Dr. Jay A. Johannigman Eric Jackson Willie Hill Phillip Long Gene Kritsky Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney Julie Hoffman Ed Loyd Steve Love Robert Killins Peter Horton Gale E. Peterson David Meyer William J. Madison Jenny C. Laster Todd M. Schild Kevin Pape William Mallory Tina R. Macon Judith Spraul-Schmidt Nilesh Patel Mona Harrison Morrow Mark McAndrew Merrie Stewart Stillpass John A. Ruthven Monica Posey Elsira (Elsie) Pina Tony Strike Keith Spiller Gwen Robinson Robert C. Roberts Robert Vitz Judith K. Stein, M.D. Sean Rugless Matt Sheakley Jennifer Walke Steve Steinman Chris Smitherman Lamont Taylor Richard