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2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018 A LETTER FROM LPB A LETTER FROM PREsidENT & cEO EdUcATiONAL BETh cOURTNEy TELEvisiON AUThORiTy BOARd chAiR KAThy KLiEBERT

ear Friends, s chairman of Louisiana Educational Television DThe years seem to be whizzing by at a faster rate. They A Authority, the governing body for Louisiana Public tell me this is a function of age, but i think that the LPB family Broadcasting’s (LPB) six non-commercial licensed television is simply growing larger and our programs are becoming stations (WLPB - Baton Rouge, KLPA - Alexandria, KLPB - richer in context and meaning. case in point, this is the Lafayette, KLTL - Lake charles, KLTs - shreveport and KLTM year we celebrated a Louisiana French Renaissance mark- - Monroe), i can say with assurance that LPB continues ing the 50th anniversary of the council For the development to stay at the forefront of technology, education services, of French in Louisiana. LPB has had a long relationship and production projects guaranteeing that the Louisiana with cOdOFiL. Not only did we produce a documentary viewing public gets the quality programming it has come about its history, but we digitized and saved in our archives to expect. (LdMA) hundreds of hours of French language programs it has been an exciting year for LETA. On the educa- produced here in our state. This year we shared with the tion front, the LPB education department was awarded a country the extraordinary music of Zachary Richard whose $175,000 grant called “Ready to Learn” which serves the moving musical history of the Acadian people was entitled 70802 zip code. LPB provides workshops, camps, head Attakapas: The Cajun Story. We are proud to produce pro- start outreach, and other services that provide educational grams such as this that are uniquely Louisiana. opportunities for a chronically underserved community. Of course we continued honoring Louisiana young he- LPB made a critically acclaimed digital series on you- roes and Louisiana Legends. Our 2018 Legends were d-d Tube called “Nourish”, about whole hog bar-b-que hosted Breaux, Thomas chance, James Elrod, sybil Morial, and by a NAsA engineer. The series provided a well-received Ted Jones. hailing from all parts of Louisiana, we rejoiced in unique twist to food programming. We continue to explore their success and celebrated with their families and friends. new ways to connect with our viewers on many different i especially enjoyed our second concert from the Gover- platforms. nor’s mansion during the holiday season with Louisiana’s i look forward to what 2019 will bring us and what we own Paul Groves, a world class tenor who has generously can give to Louisiana to maintain Louisiana Public Broad- shared his talent with LPB. We were also fortunate in 2018 casting’s high standard of community engagement and to be a part of The Great American Read. We asked you to excellent programming. share your favorite books with us and were gratifed by the passion of our viewers for books. Of course many of your favorite PBs programs from Poldark to Victoria were based on books. Finally, we ventured into the brand new world of digital only productions with our national series, Nourish. The host is a NAsA rocket scientist, dr. howard conyers and his hobby is cooking “whole hog bar-b-que.” dr. conyers traveled the south fnding stories of food and folkways that “Nourish” the viewer and engaged thousands of followers on social media. We are happy to report that this year our resources were 2018-2019 LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY BOARD stable at the state and federal level. The future promises new challenges both technical and fnancial but we have so Kathy Kliebert, Chairperson many more stories to share and new generations to reach Valencia Burton, Vice-Chairperson with the message of public broadcasting that the forecast Dr. Tina S. Holland, Secretary looks excellent indeed. Conrad Comeaux, Treasurer Gwen Carter, Immediate Past Chairperson LPB broadcasts on the following television stations. Raedtha Vasquez Baton Rouge • WLPB-DT 27.1, 27.2, 27.3 Julie Cherry Monroe • KLTM-DT 13.1, 13.2, 13.3 Eartha Cross Lake Charles • KLTL-DT 18.1, 18.2, 18.3 Sydni Dunn Lafayette • KLPB-DT 24.1, 24.2, 24.3 Nikki Godfrey Nancy S. Harrelson Shreveport • KLTS-DT 24.1, 24.2, 24.3 Jada Lewis Alexandria • KLPA-DT 33.1, 33.2, 33.3 David Tatman • WLAE-DT 32.1, 32.2, 32.3 Christopher J. Wegmann Local cable channels may vary.

2 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 A LETTER FROM A LETTER FROM FRiENds OF LPB FOUNdATiON FOR 2018 BOARd chAiR EXcELLENcE iN RAEdThA vAsqUEZ LOUisiANA PUBLic BROAdcAsTiNG BOARd chAiR chARLEs sPENcER

or over forty years, Louisiana Public Broadcasting has he Board of Trustees of the Foundation for Excellence in Fbeen the leader in educational television in our state. LPB TLouisiana Public Broadcasting is composed of key com- has provided a public forum for meaningful dialogue, been munity leaders who are committed to ensuring the future a trusted source of information and a stage for cultural and fnancial health of Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Their arts programming. strong commitment to LPB arises from their belief in its vital Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting is a nonproft role in improving our state and its citizenry and in enhanc- corporation operating solely to support LPB through year- ing Louisiana’s public image. round fundraising efforts. The majority of contributions come The Foundation Board oversees the endowment invest- directly from viewers, and in 2018, resulted in $1,282,000 ment portfolio, which follows guidelines that are defned in being transferred to LPB for the purpose of acquiring and the FELPB investment Policy statement. The Policy dictates producing educational and cultural programs for the enrich- the construction of a broadly-diversifed, globally-balanced ment of all citizens of Louisiana. portfolio that is designed to achieve returns that are sup- This year, the Friends of LPB Board of directors, consisting portive of desired spending, while minimizing investment of 30 volunteers from across the state, embarked on two risk. ambitious endeavors: To that end, the portfolio appreciated by 7.98% during First, as part of the recently adopted strategic plan, the fscal year 2018, and exceeded our performance expecta- Board dedicated itself to increased involvement by establish- tions. strong results in a number of asset classes including ing new committee structures, with specifc goals in fundrais- domestic equities and fxed income helped to drive strong ing and marketing. absolute and relative returns. second, as an extension of the fundraising and market- As the economic cycle matures, we continue to explore ing goals, Friends of LPB kicked-off its “20,000 Friends for options that will allow us to deliver suitable returns in an 2020” campaign. LPB knows the media landscape is shift- investment environment that is exhibiting higher levels of ing, audiences are changing, and as always, funding is an volatility. We remain confdent that the portfolio structure open question. in other words, it is the perfect moment for has the ability to weather different phases of the cycle and LPB to lead during a time of transformation and opportunity to meet the Foundation’s objectives over the long term. in media. We invited our 13,000 current members and our Professional investment management and advice continue viewers to help us reach our goal of expanding our circle of to be provided to the Foundation Board by The J.K. Meek friends to 20,000 members by the end of 2020. Group at Graystone consulting. its strong track record Throughout 2018, the talented staff of three and the over in working with the Foundation Board over the years has 150 volunteers of Friends of LPB, produced on-air pledge greatly benefted LPB. drives, engaged in community enrichment and outreach, and Financial support of LPB through annual giving and produced the signature annual event, the Louisiana Legends planned gifts is essential to its future, especially in light of Gala & Auction. the lack of available state funding. Please contribute now to Now in our 43rd year of making educational, inspira- help ensure the continuation of LPB’s excellent programming tional, and entertaining television available to citizens of all for today and all the tomorrows. ages in our state, it is the generosity of those who share our vision who will ensure LPB continues to lead in the digital century. We thank you for recognizing the value that Louisi- ana Public Broadcasting offers and appreciate your contin- ued support of Friends of LPB. 2018 - 2019 FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD

FRIENDS OF LPB BOARD Charles Spencer, Chair Mary T. Joseph, Secretary Dr. William Arceneaux, Director Rae Vasquez, Chairperson Cheri Ausberry Dr. Marshall Sommers-Gunn Sondra Mott Long Bob Emmert, Vice-Chairperson Patricia (Tricia) A. Cran, M.D. Joey Haddad Bettsie Baker Miller Barbara DeCuir Ann Wilkinson, Treasurer John Denison Bo Harris Willie Landry Mount Bo Harris, Secretary Sloan Deumite Seth Irby Jodi Penn Rives Rose J. Hudson Bill Blackwood, Immediate Past Bob Emmert Martha Juban Jamie Schlottman H. Alston Johnson III Chairperson Donna Ewing Anne Kennedy Carol Shadoin Frank McArthur Sally Fenet Robert Levy Dr. Sue Weaver Darrel Papillion Jennifer Zundel Forest Laura Lindsay Dr. William Weldon

3 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 outreach

in 2018, Louisiana Public Broadcasting informed, educat- The Great American Read: LPB’s Great American ed, and connected with Louisianans through a wide variety Read Reveal Party took place in October, for the series of social and cultural events, fun family gatherings, and fnale, at the East Baton Rouge Main Library. As part of the enriching educational activities. national PBs initiative designed to get people excited about This year marked the 24th anniversary of the Louisiana reading books, The Great American Read started with young heroes Awards. Eight exceptional and inspirational 100 books at the beginning of the summer and the top selec- students from around the state were honored by LPB and the tion - To Kill a Mockingbird - was picked by PBs viewers Rotary club of Baton Rouge. The annual event celebrates stu- from all over the country – with more than 4 million votes dents in grades 7 through 12 who have overcome personal cast. At the event, guests enjoyed games and prizes, and at- obstacles, excelled academically, and have given back to tendees voted for the novel they believed would be selected their schools, churches and/or communities. This year the re- as America’s most loved book. One lucky person won a cipients enjoyed a daylong celebration that included a stop $100 gift card from cavalier house Books in denham at the Old Governor’s Mansion, tours of LsU’s Tiger stadium springs. One of the related summer activities that proved and The Water institute of the Gulf and an awards banquet to be a hit was LPB’s “shelfe” contest, in partnership with that night where their video profles were shown. the state library system. We asked social media followers to LPB was able to build and expand community partner- visit their local libraries and take photos with any of the 100 ships thanks to program related grants it received in 2018: “America’s Best Loved Books” from the list. They were then The Great American Read, Native America, and asked to share their “shelfes” on instagram, tag @lpb_org Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart and hashtag #GreatReadPBs. Five “shelfes” entries chosen from American Masters. randomly won an LPB mug, an LPB t-shirt, and an LPB book- light.

2018 Louisiana Young Heroes

4 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 After the series, LPB collaborated with the Louisiana Book Festival to present The Great American Read Debate at the Louisiana state capitol. The distinguished panel dis- cussed the winning selection, To Kill a Mockingbird. Thanks to The Great American Read and First Books, LPB was able to donate 250 books to Progress Elementary school. EBRPss Library services department and Progress Elementary also celebrated The Great American Read Day in November, with volunteers who read to kindergar- ten, frst grade and second grade students. All of the stu- dents in attendance received a donated book, to encourage reading at home! Native America: LPB hosted two preview screenings of the PBs series Native America. The frst screening took place in partnership with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana at the Tunica-Biloxi cultural & Educational Resources center in Marksville. Through a partnership with the chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, LPB presented the second preview screen- ing of Native America during The 5th Annual chitimacha Powwow at The Pavilion at cypress Bayou casino in cha- renton. The screenings were preceded with clips from LPB’s locally produced program, Native Waters: A Chitima- cha Recollection. As part of the Native America initiative, LPB produced seven interstitials for digital and broadcast. LPB’s flming and participation in the Powwow resulted in story coverage of the chitimacha Powwow on Louisiana: The State We’re In, (LPB’s weekly news and public affairs program) and on Art Rocks! (LPB’s weekly arts and cultural program). LPB was one of four stations nationwide awarded the op- portunity to present a flm screening and community engage- ment initiative about the life and work of late playwright Native America and Native Waters Lorraine hansberry. Over 200 guests attended the flm screening in Charenton screening of the American Masters documentary Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart which was followed by a panel discussion at Baton Rouge community college. The audience was welcomed by BRcc chancellor Larissa Littleton-steib and LPB cEO Beth courtney. The post- screening panel was moderated by Gerri hobdy, director of community Relations in the Offce of institutional Advance- ment. Panelists were Greg Williams, Jr. Artistic director of New venture Theatre and BRcc Faculty; Bea Gyimah, As- sistant Professor, English and dr. Tony Medlin, Assistant Pro- fessor, Theatre. Prior to the screening, an acting workshop was held featuring readings by BRcc theater students, led by Greg Williams, Jr. and professional actor Roger Ferrier. The readings were from A Raisin in the Sun and Bruce Nor- ris’ Clybourne Park (2010), a continuation of hansberry’s Lorraine Hansberry play and 2012 Tony Award recipient for Best Play. After documentary screening the screening, attendees also had the opportunity to share their personal stories about the women who inspired them the most, lending support to the #inspirationalWomanPBs initiative. in 2018, LPB offered a number of opportunities, free to the public, about history and culture through programs and flm, including: • I Am Not Your Negro – This documentary flm is based on James Baldwin’s unfnished manuscript Remember This House. The East Baton Rouge Library hosted the event that included a panel discussion. The Academy Award- nominated flm directed by Raoul Peck and narrated by actor samuel L. Jackson explores the history of racism in the through Baldwin’s reminiscences of civil rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr., as well as his personal observations of American history.

5 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 Tell Them We Are Rising screening and discussion

• Tell Them We Are Rising – in a history-making and Professor, Grambling state University; and Ms. stacey frst, LPB and co-presenting partners southern University and holman, Tell Them We Are Rising flm producer and an Grambling state University, hosted a live remote town hall hBcU alum (dillard University). discussion between the two historically black universities • Frame After Frame: The Images of Herman in Louisiana for Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story Leonard - LPB’s documentary was presented by the New of Black Colleges & Universities. Approximately 250 Orleans Jazz Museum, celebrating the Jazz Photography of guests including students, faculty, alumni, and community herman Leonard. members attended. Topics during the town hall discussion LPB collaborated with Country Roads Magazine for the included the past, present, and future of historically Black 2nd annual The Art of Food, which took place at Ann con- colleges and Universities (hBcUs) and important contribu- nelly Fine Art. James Beard Award-nominated chef Michael tions they’ve made to local communities in Louisiana. dr. Gulotta of New Orleans restaurants MoPho and Maypop Robyn Merrick, vice President for External Affairs, southern presented a sumptuous, four-course menu inspired by three University system and Jovan hackley, interim Associate vice renowned Louisiana artists, demond Matsuo, Mia Kaplan, President of strategic initiatives & Marketing at Grambling and Billy solitario, for a unique dining and art experience. state University moderated the discussion with help from This event was an offshoot of LPB’s weekly arts series: Art student leaders from both schools. Participants included: Rocks! senator Regina Barrow, senate Finance committee, Louisi- Leading up to Thanksgiving, LPB hosted a sneak preview ana senate; dr. Ray Belton, President, southern University; screening of the new PBs Kids series Let’s Go Luna! dr. Joseph Rallo, Louisiana commissioner of higher Educa- Guests were invited to support LPB’s Mister Rogers shoe tion; Mr. Rick Gallot, President, Grambling state University; drive by bringing a new or gently used pair of shoes. soles dr. Robbie Morganfeld, dept. chair, Mass communication 4 souls distributed 87 pairs of shoes to those in need.

Frame After Frame: The Images of Herman Leonard screening at the New Orleans Jazz Museum

6 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 education EdCamp nLA

LPB’s Literacy & Technology Summer Camps

Quota Club of Baton Rouge presents a check to LPB CEO Beth Courtney One of LPB’s ongoing commitments is providing edu- immersion programming, with our ongoing partnership with cational resources and content to parents, teachers, and cOdOFiL (council for the development of French in Louisi- children. ana), and Télévision Française de l’Ontario (TFO), for Fran- Each month LPB’s Educational services department cophones and future Francophones in Louisiana. LPB broad- distributes an informative e-newsletter with helpful parenting casts French language children’s content on LPB PBs Kids. tips, early childhood learning resources, along with crafts, This year, quota international of Baton Rouge chose LPB’s games, and printable activities. in addition, a monthly e- educational children’s programs and outreach as the ben- newsletter is sent to 46,000 educators in the state, alerting efciary of its “Eyes on the Ties” fundraiser in september at them about available e-programs, resources, and services L’Auberge casino in Baton Rouge. Ticket sales and auction available through PBs and LPB that can be used in the class- items raised $43,000 to support LPB’s ongoing mission to room. help educate and assist the children of Louisiana! LPB’s secondary channel, LPB PBs Kids offers children’s LPB’s support of early childhood education is highlighted programming 24 hours a day/7 days a week and a digital each summer through its annual summer camps. The camps livestream, making it easy for children to watch their favorite focus on literacy for four-year-olds and math, science, and series during primetime and other after-school hours. technology for four and fve-year-olds. These creative and LPB is maintaining its commitment to French language interactive camps are a hit every summer! 7 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 production

LPB continues to inform and entertain viewers with timely news and public affairs programs, and award-winning local productions about the people and places in our state. in 2018, LPB produced the documentary, A Louisiana French Renaissance, in celebration of cOdOFiL’s (council for the development of French in Louisiana) 50th anniversary. The pro- gram premiered as part of a LPB French themed night in March. The broadcast event highlighted LPB French productions, over the past 40 years, that have supported cOdOFiL’s advancement and growth of Louisiana’s francophone communi- ties through education, French immersion and the air! veteran award- other community and language skill-building programs. winning reporter André The documentary was also included in Louisiana’s Old Moreau is the Managing state capitol program La Fête Louisiane in November. Editor and Anchor of the La Fête Louisiane was an educational event designed broadcast that continues to celebrate French diversity in our state, as a tribute to to highlight the people, the 50th year of cOdOFiL and their efforts to support French places, and events that make our state unique. it also pro- language and culture, and to mark the 300th anniversary of vides in-depth coverage of the state capitol during the state the founding of the city of New Orleans. Legislative session. Louisiana Public Square is LPB’s monthly public affairs pro- stories this year included: The Fiscal Cliff, Steps to Avoid gram. it provides citizens a forum to voice their opinions and Another School Shooting, Reducing Recidivism, Louisiana & concerns about issues affecting Louisiana to leading experts the Opioid Epidemic, Steel Tariffs in Louisiana, LSU Admis- and key decision makers. The goal is to encourage civic sion Standards, Flood Recovery, Water Quality, Suicide engagement and civil discourse – the foundation of a strong Rates in Louisiana, and an exclusive one-on-one year-in- democracy. subjects this year included: Early Education review interview with Governor . Matters; Drawing the Line: Sexual Harassment In Louisiana; LPB’s Art Rocks! series began its sixth season in 2018 Making Schools Safe; Balancing Eldercare; News About the with all new episodes, each featuring a visual or perform- News; Preventing Suicide; The Power of Reading; Revisit- ing artist, or arts and cultural organization from around the ing Reform; Louisiana Veterans Back Home; and An Eye on state, as well as a Louisiana Treasures segment of a historical Admissions. This award-winning program brings together landmark each week. A number of these artist profles have experts and citizens to discuss important topics and issues been syndicated nationally via the MMG Arts initiative. Leah about our state. Morace of central Louisiana, graciously allowed LPB to use The episode The Power of Reading was flmed at Baton one of her paintings, “Kaleidoscope Pelican,” for LPB’s an- Rouge community college and explored the importance of nual christmas card. Morace was one of the artists featured life-long learning through the lens of The Great American in Art Rocks! Read. Participants included: BRcc, community coffee, the LPB continues to collaborate with the LA state Archives to Louisiana Forestry Association, LsU Press, Authors Round the expand the LA digital Media Archive (LdMA), which now south, cavalier house Books, conundrum, Walls of Books, has over 5,500 videos available for viewing online. LPB is a Tubby & coo’s Mid-city Book shop, Blue cypress Books, participating station in the American Archive of Public Broad- and Garden district Book shop. casting. The monthly topics for 2018 were: Mardi Gras; Louisiana: The State Were In, LPB’s weekly newsmaga- Black History; Women’s History Month; Louisiana Music; zine, hit a milestone in september 2018 – its 42nd year on New Orleans Tricentenntial; Coastal Land Loss; Agriculture; Oral History Interviews; Football in Louisiana; Loui- Louisiana Public Square audience particpants siana’s Congressional Delegation; Military History; and Louisiana Christmas Celebrations. NOURISH, hosted by rocket scientist, dr. howard conyers is a show about food – what it says about who we are, where we’re from and the ties that connect us. it explores the people, culture and sci- ence behind what we eat - from farm to table. PBs digital studios and Louisiana Public Broadcasting teamed up to create this new original 10-episode digital series. PBs digital studios awarded the grant with support from cPB in order to help strengthen stations’ digital-frst production capabilities and de- velop capacity to create and distribute compelling digital content.

8 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 friends of lpb

Victoria on Masterpiece tea and screening 2018 Louisiana Legends

Throughout the year, Friends of LPB supports the ongoing The Friends of LPB annual meeting on september 6 mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting through numerous marked LPB’s 43rd anniversary on the air. Outgoing and activities and family-friendly events including: incoming board members were recognized and guests were • Victoria on Masterpiece - LPB hosted a victorian Tea to treated to a fall preview of the great things in store on PBs preview the season 2 premiere of Victoria on Masterpiece. and LPB. it was also an occasion to celebrate the 2018 Guests enjoyed pastries and English tea and learned about honorees of the LPB President’s Awards: chef John Folse, dr. upcoming programs and activities. Robyn Merrick and the Underwriter of the year: The Louisi- • Pinkalicious & Peterrifc - Nearly 100 children, par- ana Forestry Association. ents, and grandparents enjoyed a sneak peek at the new The Friends of LPB Meet & Greet with Lucia Micarelli took PBs Kids animated series Pinkalicious & Peterrifc at LPB’s place in september. violinist Lucia Micarelli, whose PBs con- studios. cert special also aired on LPB, graced the stage at Manship • Little Women on Masterpiece - set against the backdrop Theatre at shaw center for the Arts in Baton Rouge. After of the civil War, the story follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and her incredible show, she greeted Friends of LPB members. Amy March on their journey from childhood to adulthood. congratulations went to a new member of Friends of LPB With the help of their mother, Marmee, and while their fa- Nicole veillon of Ragley, LA who won a viP experience ther is away at war, the girls navigate what it means to be a at The Austin City Limits hall of Fame induction ceremony young woman: from sibling rivalry and frst love, to loss and & celebration in October, thanks to Friends of LPB & via marriage. LPB’s screening took place at The Oaks of Loui- Airlines. congratulations were also in order for Ruth schimpf siana in shreveport. Guests were treated to tea and ginger of Ruston, Louisiana, winner of the delta Air Lines trip to cookies (Louisa May Alcott’s favorite!). The event was made dublin, ireland. possible by The Willis-Knighton health system, a long-time supporter of LPB and Masterpiece. • Poldark - LPB presented two preview screenings of the season 4 premiere of Poldark. The screenings took place at the Tower at The Oaks Ballroom at The Oaks of Louisiana in shreveport, and at the LPB studios in Baton Rouge, where guests took photos with a life-size cut-out of Ross Poldark. Over 400 guests attended the 28th Annual Louisiana Leg- ends Awards Gala at Louisiana’s Old state capitol, present- ed by Friends of LPB. The 2018 honorees were d-d Breaux, LsU Gymnastics coach and 2014 & 2017 National coach of the year, Thomas chance, Technology Entrepreneur, James Elrod, cEO of Willis-Knighton health system, Ted Jones, former chief Lobbyist for the state of Louisiana and sybil Morial, Advocate, Author and community Leader. To honor the Legends, Governor John Bel Edwards proclaimed May 3 as Louisiana Legends day in the state of Louisiana. Begun in 1990, the Louisiana Legends Awards Gala is a President’s Award Recipient Chef John Folse, LPB CEO fundraising and public awareness project that helps fund the Beth Courtney, President’s Award Recipient Robyn Merrick, many fne instructional, educational and cultural programs Incoming FLPB Board Chair Rae Vasquez, and Outgoing that LPB provides throughout the year. FLPB Board Chair Bill Blackwood.

9 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 awards

TeLLy AWARdS Bronze Telly The Vietnam War: Louisiana Remembers [documentary—single] SUNCOAST eMMyS Program Nominee A Louisiana French Renaissance [documentary - cultural]

LPB’s Attakapas: The Cajun Story received the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters “Uniquely Louisiana” Award. The program, based on the stage show by Zachary Richard, combined music and narrative to tell the story of the Acadians, following their expulsion from Nova scotia and eventual migration to Louisiana.

LPB’s Nancy Tooraen was recognized for improv- ing classroom instruction through professional learning community, and was awarded the coveted dENny Award by the discovery Educa- LPB’s Louisiana Public Square episode Coastal Res- tor Network (dEN). This is a global community of toration: The Next Wave was named conservation education professionals supported by discovery communicator of the year at the Annual Governor’s Education. The discovery Educator Network con- state conservation Achievement Recognition Program nects members across school systems and around conducted by the Louisiana Wildlife Federation. The the world through social media, virtual confer- program highlighted Louisiana’s battle against dev- astating land loss and explored the state’s updated ences, and in-person events, fostering valuable coastal Restoration Master Plan that was presented networking, idea sharing, and inspiration. to the Legislature.

10 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 underwriters

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LOUISIANA: THe STATe We’Re IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC SQUARe

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

89.3 WRKF Public Radio Louisiana Foreestry Association Acadian Companies LSU Press Allbrands.com Mulate’s of New Orleans Anderson, Dozier, Blanda & Saltzman Personal Injury Law Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center Bernard T. Duhon, Attorney Ltd. Paragon Casino Resort Camellia Beans Prescience Point Capital Management CenturyLink Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Country Roads Magazine Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Community Coffee Southern Lifestyle Development Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards, LLC. St. Louis Planting, Inc. Entergy Services, Inc. Thornton, Musso & Bellemin Georgia-Pacific Port Hudson Operations Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention Kilpatrick Life Insurance Co./Roseneath Funeral Home and Visitors Bureau

Lafayette Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Visit Baton Rouge

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Walters Papillion Thomas Cullens, LLC. Attorneys at Law Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism Wampold Companies

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Willis-Knighton Health System Development The Zigler Foundation Louisiana Healthcare Connections

11 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 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 Dr. & Mrs. William Pryor Attaway Foundation Dee Dee Reilly Lisa & Thomas Chance RoyOMartin Beverly Coates Paragon Casino Resort Society Jan deGravelles Rockhold Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William J. Dore Stephanie Smith Julaine Gray Special Children’s Foundation Hendrick Family Foundation Josef Sternberg Memorial Fund Sharon Holder Mr. & Mrs. Charles Valluzzo Louisiana Lottery Corporation Willis-Knighton Health System McDonald’s of Baton Rouge

Randy Roberts John Denison Elizabeth & Doug Keith Mr. & Mrs. Jon Q. Petersen Susie & Art Sample Mr. & Mrs. David Desha Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Kent Millie Pixley Emily Douglass Stewart John E Dilworth Kay Kirkpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Don Phelps Cecil Talley David Donald Mr. & Mrs. Kris Kirkpatrick Helen Pope Newton Thomas Mr. & Mrs. John M. Douthat April & John Kirwan The Powers Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Charles Valluzzo Larry & Gertrude Embree Family Ann & Leonard Knapp Inc. The visionary society is a very Fred Villien Jr. Charitable Gift Fund Dr. & Mrs. James Knoep Ratcliff Construction generous group of Friends who Jones Walker LLP Jo & Bob Emmert Joan & Richard Launey Company support LPB by contributing funds Joanna Wurtele Environmental Technical Sales Sandra Leake Dr. & Mrs. Joe Rice between $1,000 and $9,999. Richard & Elaine Zuschlag Inc. Conville Lemoine Jodi & Claude Rives This generous support helps to Mr. & Mrs. Randy Ewing Deanna Lester Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rives PRODUCER ($1,000 - $2,499) Philip Fabacher, MD Mr. & Mrs. Robert Levy Mrs. J.E. Robeau, Jr. make educational, inspirational and entertaining television P Michael & Eileen Adkins Carmer Falgout Liberty Bank Patricia Robertson Richard Allen Dr. & Mrs. Alan Farries Kelly Longwell Marilyn & Oliver Robinson, programming available to Jo Ann Alley Faulk and Meek General LSU Foundation III citizens of all ages in our state. Dr. & Mrs. William Arceneaux Contractors Peggy Lucky R Randall Roche Cathy Austin The Felterman Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Michael Madden Suzanne Zeno Rollins PATRON ($5,000-$9,999) Leona Avery Sally & Bob Fenet Marilyn & James Madison Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Rotenberg Shirley Adamson Rosemary Aycock Glenn & Ginger Flournoy Kim Malmay Linda Saurage Steven Alferi Pam & Greg Baldwin Delia Flynn Victor Marcello Gayle Schwing Mr. David Bondy Mr. & Mrs. Robert J Barham Elizabeth & Ross Foote Ruby & Ory Marrioneaux Mr. John E. Settle, Jr. Cheniere Energy, Inc. Annette Barton John B. Atkins Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Johnathan Martin Mr. & Mrs. Gray Sexton Dr. Sally Clausen Mr. & Mrs. Lee Baxter Christy & John Frierson Malinda Martin Law Offices of R. Gray James & Margaret Elrod Mr & Mrs. Roby Bearden Jr Ivy & Archer Frierson Helen Matthews Sexton Goss Wealth Management Elton Beaullieu, Jr. JoEllyn & William Gallmann John Maxwell Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dale Mr. & Mrs. W. Elton Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E Becnel, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Denny Gamble Jr Mr. & Mrs. Frank McArthur II Shaffer Ted Jones Dr. & Mrs. Charles Belleau Marjorie Wright Garrison Susanna Atkins McCarthy Louise & John F. Simon LSUA Foundation Terry W. Bennett Earl George Jr. George E McGovern, III Mr. & Mrs. Frank Simo- Mary Fowler Best Western Richmond Inn & Charles Gerard Suzie and Robert McKenzie neaux Louisiana Independent Suites Mr. & Mrs. Randy Gilchrist Charles & Andrea McMakin Amolak Singh Pharmacies Assoc. Bill & Martha Bigler Gilchrist Construction McMains Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David P. Smith LUBA Workers’ Comp Bindursky Family Charitable Trust Leslie Godchaux Bill McMillin Smith Hotel Group Mr. & Mrs. Claude Leach Bill & Chris Blackwood Sylvia & Carl Goodman Linn McNary Cissie & Harrison Smith McNeese Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Blanco Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Goss Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Mead Linda Martin Smith Peggy & David Murphy Carol Anne & Sid Blitzer Goss Wealth Graystone Consulting Newton and Rosa Smith Paragon Casino Resort Davoda Bollinger Sandra Gourrier John Meek Charitable Trust Jennifer Eplett & Sean E. Reilly Bollinger Enterprises, LLC Julaine Gray Christina & Jamar Melton Susan Smith Mr. & Mrs. James A Richardson Dr. & Mrs. J. Gardiner Bourque Gray Plantation, LLC Anne Miller Susan & Ronnie Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rives Dr. Jo Ann M. Bowers William Davis Green Arthur Miller Charles Sonnier Dr. & Mrs. Robert Schwendimann Michael & Ruth Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Guy Griffin Bettsie Baker Miller Mr. & Mrs. Gene Stout The Scott Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bowsher Robert Grissom, MD Lula Miller Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stovall Mary N. Smith William Box Karen Groves Joe Miller SullAmy – Deborah Amy Joyce M. Thibodeaux Mr. & Mrs. John Boyce John M. & Bonnie W. Guice Randall L Mills and Dennis G. Sullivan University of Louisiana Lilla Brackin Foundation Morris Mintz Team Automotive Group At Lafayette William M. Brackney Jimmy Guidry William Monroe Rev. & Mrs. James Theus Fred Villien Jr Frank & Suzanne Bright J D Guillory Jr Charitable Fund Don & Carol Moore Joyce Thibodeaux The Wheless Foundation Victoria Brock Mrs. Roberta Guillory Patrick Moore Dr. Jack Thielen Charles Brown Drs. Jagdish and Padmini Gupta Mr. & Mrs. W. Mr. & Mrs. John Thomas ADVOCATE ($2,500 - $4,999) Jane W. Brown Donna Hanner Morial Family Mr. & Mrs. Al Vekovius Albemarle Foundation Mr. & Mrs. C. Harry Bruder Karen & John Hardy Willie Mount Ms. Eloise Yerger Wall Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson Col. & Mrs. Hugh Butterfield O.L. Harper Dr. & Mrs. Julius Mullins Judge & Mrs. Donald David & Marti Bryant Capital One Bank Bo Harris Wealth Management William Murphy Walter Michelle Carriere Richard & Nancy Carr Mr. & Mrs. J. Brady Harris Cynthia A Murray Dr. & Mrs. William J. Susan Dawson Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Carter Nita Harris Frances G Murrell Watkins Dr. Erwin Engert, Jr Citizens Bank & Trust Holt Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Denis Murrell Martha Watson Alex Goss Mr. & Mrs. John E. Clark Robin Hayes Dr. Stella Nesanovich Sue W Weaver Goss Wealth Management Linda Clark Randy Haynie Mr. & Mrs. John Noland Ralph Webb Dr. & Mrs. Carlton Faller Cathy Coates & Brian Hales Haynie Family Foundation Northwestern State University Elizabeth Weggeman Virginia & Joey Haddad James Coleman Hebert Spencer and Fry LLP Foundation Dr. & Mrs. William Weldon Liz Hampton Henrietta Hughes Colley Bruce J Heim Foundation Dorothy Nuttall Ida Wells Paula Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Percy Comeaux Mrs. Sam B Hicks, III Roger H. Ogden Richard Ferrer Westrop Mary Terrell Joseph Community Coffee Dr. R. M. Hill Vera Olds R. Douglas White Juban Insurance Group John Coon, Jr. Peggy & Bob Holladay Dan & Kathy O’Leary John Whitson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Juban James Cotelingam Lyndell Hollingsworth O’Neal Gas Ann Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Glenn V Kinsey Beth Courtney Mary & Frank Hughes Mr. & Mrs. John O’Neal Robert Willis Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Lafargue Dr. & Mrs. Ernie Cowger Anne E James Origin Bank Michael Woods Laura Lindsay Sonny Cranch Robert James Jimmy Oustalet Carolyn Woosley Jennifer Luse Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Crawford Janette Jenkins Susan Owen Joseph F Yoder Jr. Fund Robert & Roseanne Mitchell Nancy Crays JEM Investments Lawrence Paddock Renexa Younger Charles L. & Sally Moffet Crescent City Surgical Margaret Johnson Barbara Pailet Prescience Point Capital David Cromwell Mary Shaddock Jones Laura & Mike Palmintier Management Mr. & Mrs. Evan Curtis Rhonda Jordan Nell & Kirk Patrick William & Gail Pryor Gwynn Dardar Rhoda Jordan Nell & Victor Perry Sue Rainer Linda & Marty Davidson Phillip & Mary Ellen Juban Thomas O. Perry Jr. Winifred & Kevin Reilly Dr. & Mrs. William H. Davis Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Kaspar Mr. & Mrs. Louis W. Peters Mr. & Mrs. James Richardson Mr. & Mrs. James E. Davison Elizabeth Keith Peters Wealth Advisors, LLC 12 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 A. Wilbert’s Sons, LLC Sylvia Dugas William H Lee, II Mr. &Mrs. Robert L. Royer Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Abell III Roxie Dunn Shirley Leggett Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Rozeman ACME Refrigeration Herbert Dyer Conville Lemoine Frank Sadler Joseph Acosta Patricia M. Edens Clyde C. Lester Jr Mac Sandel Mr. & Mrs. Sam Agnew Ann M Eisen Dorothea Levenhagen Ted Sanderlin Victoria Albert Emergent Method Patricia & David Lewis Olive Moss Sartor Dorceline Alexander Neil & Glenda Erwin Margot Lingold Beverly Sater Diane Allen & Associates Bebe Facundus Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lipsey Jr Ashley Saucier Carol Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Falgout, Sr. Lynn Lomax Mr. & Mrs. Dale Savoie Ramona Anderson Glynda & John Fetzer Mary Long Michael Sayes Mr. D. Charles Antrobus John E. Firestone Lorenzi & Barnett LLP Tom Schedler Jane Ann Atkinson Frances Fish John & Rita Lovett Ruth Schimpf The Director’s Circle Cathy Austin Mr. & Mrs. Robert W Fitzgerald Abbie Luck Dr. & Mrs. Everett Schneider Annette Ayres Gerard Fontenot Peggy Lucky Michael Schwartzberg members graciously make donations in Sally Babineaux Claribel Fontenot Dr. & Mrs. James Lusk Dorothy Scobee Kara Baggett Kathleen Fontenot Donald Lyle Amanda Searle the $500 to $999 Sheena Banks Mr. & Mrs. Gene Fortier Julia Mac Nicholl Shirley Sellers range. This generous Anita Barfoot Peggy Fortier Mr. & Mrs. James Madden Warren Sensat support helps to Mr. Anderson W Barham Marjorie R. Fowler Claire Maitrejean Ellen Sessions make educational, Alice & Donald Barnette Alice & John Frazier Claire Herthum Major SGS Petroleum Service inspirational and J. Baker Barr Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Frost Johnny Mann Corp Margaret Barton Dr. & Mrs. Butler Fuller James Ingram Martin Rob & Carol Shadoin entertaining television programming available Janice Beam Harvest Fund Gayle Martien Jack Sharp Antoinette Beard Lyndahl Fuselier Carmel Mask Sue Shearman to citizens of all ages in Roby Bearden, Jr. Ildiko Gajda Marian McClendon Mary Shemwell our state. Vadie Beaulieu Drs. Mary Sue & Ron Garay Mr. & Mrs. James R Margaret Shipman Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Becnel, Jr. James Gardner McDowell Jr Ashley Sides Sharon Bennett Frederic Gaschen Mary McGehee Betty Simmons Michael Bergeron Mr. & Mrs. E. Clark Gaudin Mrs. William McLeod Aimee Sims E. Sue Bernie James & Marsha Giessler Judy Menard Keith Skeen Gene & Jolie Berry Chris Glibbery Caroline Merrick Sherri Skrivanos Henry Bethard III Nina Glorioso Joyce R. Metoyer Bertie Deming Smith Martha & Bill Bigler Lois H. Goodwine Ann & Terry Miller Linda Martin Smith Frank & Jill Bihm Clarence Gordon Anne M. Miller Sam & Billy Beth Smith Mary S. Bird Morgan Goudeau Dale W. Miller Pat Snow Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bissett Arlene Gould Harriet Babin Miller Steven Spainhower Marcia Blanchard Charles H Green Patricia Miller Dr. David Spence Rusty Blanchard Marjorie Ann Green Robert Mills Ann Spikes Robert Blue Mr. & Mrs. John Green, Jr. Connie Mitchell Myrtis Springer Dr. Joseph Bocchini Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Lester Griffon Marshall Moore Klara Stanitz Martha Bostian Mrs. Lowry Griffon William Moorman Erich Sternberg Eldine Boudreaux Matilda & Michael Groves Mr. & Mrs. John Moreau Gene & Gloria Stevens John Boulet Mrs. Lee Guarisco Phyllis Morgan Barney & Deanie Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gunn Edward Morrison Caroline Steward Mr. & Mrs. John Boyce Tim & Marshall Gunn Gregory Morrison Dana Stinson Leona Boyd Padmini Gupta Dr. & Mrs. Ike Muslow Janet Stoma Phil & Paula Brantley Karolyn Hardaway Dr. Rebecca Narramore Judy & Craig Storer Jack O. Brittain Elisabeth Harden Mr. & Mrs. R. Joseph Naus Mary Story Martile Brooks Florent Hardy Jr. Vivian Neely Barbara Strawitz Brenda Broussard Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hawthorne Patricia Newsom David Strick Mayo J. Broussard J. Brent Haydell Mr. & Mrs. Carl Newton Fire Tech Systems, Inc Charles E. Brown Mary Sue Hayes Bobby & Pam Nichols Carole Tabor Claire Brown Mr. & Mrs. Cordell Haymon Dr. & Mrs. Hooper Nichols III Dr. James Tarver Jerry Brown Healthcare Pharmacy LLC Judy Nichols Claire Tauzin Joseph Brown Nancy Hebert Pam Nicolle Dianne Taylor Kate & Tee Brown George Helmer Pamela Niessingh Judy Taylor Nettie Brown Helen Hemingway Josephine Nixon Amy & Tim Temple Dr. & Mrs. William Bundrick Emily Erickson Hendrick James W Norris William Temple Col. & Mrs. Hugh Butterfield Betty Jean Henry Gloria Nosser Jeanine Tessmer Taylor Caffery Rita Herrington Anna Nunez Mr. & Mrs. Louis Thibodeaux Karrie Jo Cairns Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hertwig Patricia O’Brien Edna Thompson Carol Caraway W. James Hill III Roy H. Odom Jr Kathy Thompson Mary Carroll Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hillyard Diann Oliver Mary Thompson Alexandria Business Madeline Holder Brian & Joy Ortego Jo Ann Thurston Foundation Joe Holyfield Loretta Shadow Owens Marilyn Tisdale Gloria Carter Jane Honeycutt Lawrence Paddock Patricia Toups John Carville John & Suzanne Horan Anne Padgett James Trimble, Jr. Bea Castricone Rose Johnson Hudson Beth & Paul Paskoff Dawn Trotter Lou Cavanaugh Frank & Mary Hughes John & Judy Paul TruBlue Water Bubba Chaney Joanne Hummer Mark Paxton John Turner & Jerry Fischer Robert & Marie Chaney Alex Hunt Mark Pearce Pat & Charlotte Turnley Red River Bank Sandy Ingram Genia Pearson Rae Vasquez Mary Chisolm Lisa Jaubert Joan Penniman Martha Vaughan Jane Christensen Soundra Johnson Terry Person Kathleen Verschoyle Kenton Clark Susan Johnson Sharon Perez Amanda & Ben Vincent Mary Clark Bert Jones Joanne Peterson Joanna Vincent Raymond Coghlan Patricia Jordan Ann Pettit Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Walker Rapheal Colar Patricia Kahle Mr. & Mrs. David Pipes Daniel & Elizabeth Walsh Patricia Cole Manny Kaiser Richard Pitcher Maud Walsh Mr. & Mrs. James Coleman Reta Kaspar Mr.& Mrs. Lloyd Ponder Dr. & Mrs. Dan Ward Mr. & Mrs. Leon Comeaux Judge & Mrs. Stuart Kay Jr Melinda Prevost Diane Wassom Bayou State Oil Corporation Brenda Kelley H.G. Prophit, IV Martha Watson Libby Corry Dr. Judith A. Kelsey Mr. & Mrs. George Pugh Morris Weinstein Heather Cousson Mr. & Mrs. John Kempf Victor Ramirez Marion Weiss Mr. & Mrs. William Crays Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kennedy Thomas Randolph Dr. & Mrs. Roger West Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crowell Alex Kent Paulette Rawdon Karen Wetzel Linda Cummings Margaret Killingsworth Hollis Reed Dixie White Docia Dalby Mr. & Mrs. Max King Marsha Barr Reed Doris White Betty Davidson Bryan Knight Ellen Reimer R.D. White Marie Davidson Betty Kolb Ashley Rhodes Ronald White Clayton Davis Walter Korb Paul & Christine Rhorer Debra Willis Mary Davis Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Kraft Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Rice Russell Willmon Jr Rosemary Day Geraldine Kreamer Barry Richard Brenda Wilson Diane Allen & Associates Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Albert & Gay Richert Doris Wingate Paul Dean Kronenberger Mr G. F. Riggs Milton J. Womack Mr.& Mrs. Gerald Delaunay Elayne Kuehler Emmett Robertson Foundation Diane Allen & Associates Dr. Jim & Patia La Cour Dr. James Robinson Steven & Carla Wooley Markham Dickson, Jr. William Lachaussee Joe Robideaux Sharon Work Mary Divincenti Tina & Bob Lamb Glen Robinson Madhuri Yadlapati Joseph Donchess Nick Lattimore Dr. James Robinson Henrietta Colley Yoder Fund Ruth Doreck Karen Laughlin Dr. & Mrs. John Romero, III Paul Young Mr. & Mrs. Jim Dowling Ginger Laurent Mr. & Mrs. Edward Thomas Zimmer Jane Dry Anne Laville Rottenberg Andrea Ducros Mrs. Roy H Ledbetter Jr Suzanne Rouvalis 13 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 fnancials

FCC Mandated Repack

$1,658,160 Underwriting

$304,246 \ ------Interest & Dividends

$1,117,597 State General Fund

Production $5,532,059

$611,742

Entrepreneurial Endeavors

$1,328,140 / Corporation for Public Broadcasting Friends of LPB $1,973,610 $2,402,116 LPB FISCAL YEAR 2017 - 2018

REVENUE

State General Fund $5,532,059 Friends of LPB $2,402,116 Corporation for Public Broadcasting $1,973,610 Entrepreneurial Endeavors $1,328,140 Production $611,742 Interest & Dividends $1,117,597 Underwriting $304,246 FCC Mandated Repack $1,658,160

Total $14,927,670

14 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2018 FCC Mandated Repack $1,969,127 \ Fundraising & Membership Development Programming and Production

$1,004,046 $6,732,499

Management and General $1,585,160 -----

Broadcasting and Engineering

$3,636,838

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2017 - 2018

EXPENDITURES

Programming and Production $6,732,499 Broadcasting and Engineering $3,636,838 Management and General $1,585,160 Fundraising & Membership Development $1,004,046 FCC Mandated Repack $1,969,127

Total $14,927,670

Fcc Mandated Repack in March of 2016, the Federal communications commission (Fcc) started an auction designed to repurpose television airwaves for new uses by wireless companies. At the conclusion of the auction in March of 2017, the Fcc announced that nearly 1,000 local television stations must move to new frequencies between 2018-2020.

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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 2018The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting 2018