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2013-14 Annual Report EN Copy.Pdf 2013–2014 ANNUAL REPORT An agency of the Government of Ontario Our Vision We will be the leader among science centres in providing inspirational, educational and entertaining science experiences. Our Purpose We inspire people of all ages to be engaged with the science in the world around them. Our Mandate • Offer a program of science learning across Northern Ontario • Operate a science centre • Operate a mining technology and earth sciences centre • Sell consulting services, exhibits and media productions to support the centre’s development Our Professional Values We Are…Accountable, Innovative Leaders We Have…Respect, Integrity and Teamwork Table of Contents 4 Message from the Chair and Chief Executive Officer 7 Fast Facts 8 Meet Our Bluecoats 10 People We’ve Inspired 12 Future Scientists 14 Our 5-year Strategic Priorities 17 Strategic Priority 1: Great and Relevant Science Experiences 25 Strategic Priority 2: A Customer-Focused Culture of Operational Excellence 37 Strategic Priority 3: Long Term Financial Stability 48 Science North Funders, Donors and Sponsors 51 Science North Board of Trustees and Committee Members 52 Science North Staff 53 Appendix A: Audited Financial Statements 3 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2013-14 marked the first year of Science North’s new exhibit goes on tour to other science centres and museums as five-year Strategic Plan. Over the past 12 months we’ve made Science North’s 10th travelling exhibition. Science North’s newest substantial progress in meeting our strategic priorities of great large format film Wonders of the Arctic had its world premiere at and relevant science experiences, a customer focused culture Science North on March 6th and is an excellent complement to of operational excellence and long term financial stability. The the Arctic Voices special exhibition. following are a few of the highlights over the past year. An important goal for Science North, as identified in As part of our mandate to serve all of Northern Ontario, our strategic plan, is to develop new and relevant science Science North outreach staff based at our permanent base of experiences to grow current and new audiences. A series of operations in Thunder Bay as well as staff based in Sudbury engaging science programs were created to appeal to varied travelled throughout Northern Ontario to deliver ever expanding, audiences, including adult and teens, and engaged visitors with high quality, hands-on science experiences. Science North current science. These programs included Science Cafés in delivered week-long interactive summer science camp programs both Sudbury and Thunder Bay, a Science Speaker Series, adult to 2,047 youth in 26 Northern Ontario communities, a record workshops, NIGHTLIFE on the Rocks events and teen events high. Outreach staff visited schools in 51 Northern Ontario attracting close to 5,000 participants. communities, engaging 18,132 students in science programs. Science North also delivered science experiences to the general On the people front, Science North continued to public at festivals and fairs, libraries and provincial parks in 53 communicate a “change ready culture” and behavioural model Northern Ontario communities to over 28,990 people. The Centre in our workforce, leadership and service environments. An continues to expand its outreach program delivery to First Nations innovative, change ready workforce is at the heart of Science audiences, working closely with First Nations representatives to North’s continued success. deliver science experiences that fit their needs. 2013-14 marked the inaugural year of the innovative Science North’s great and relevant science experiences Northern Leadership Project (NLP). This one-year pilot project, for audiences included special exhibits at both Science North spearheaded by Science North, focused on accelerated and Dynamic Earth. The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!®, leadership development in partnership with the City of Greater Science North’s 9th travelling exhibition, was a strong draw with Sudbury, Laurentian University, and Health Sciences North. This 78,300 visitors attending between April 1 – September 3, 5% is part of Science North’s investment to address its succession above the target of 74,300. The exhibition is now on a successful planning, and also to play a leadership role in helping the North American tour and will be in 18 science museums in North community address succession planning and develop leaders America. At Dynamic Earth, the Dinosaurs Unearthed travelling who have key relationships in the North. In March 2014, 20 exhibition, augmented by curriculum-linked school programs and participants of the NLP graduated from the program. Cohort 2 special events including a first-ever family sleepover, was also a of NLP will launch in May 2014. resounding success with our visitors. As part of our strategic priority of financial stability, Science Science North partnered with the Canadian Museum North continues to focus on philanthropy and increasing grant of Nature to create Arctic Voices, an exhibition about life and revenue. Science North’s annual fundraising gala in April 2013 adaptation in the Arctic, which opened at Science North in March raised $60,000 and exceeded budget expectations by 20%. 2014 and will show until mid-October 2014, after which the With respect to government grants, Science North hired a Senior 4 Manager of Grant Programs in June 2013. Having a full-time resource focused exclusively on this portfolio has already MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR increased Science North’s relationship, accountability and visibility with key granting agencies, and has generated grant revenue for both operating and capital priorities. AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER With the support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture Science North and Sport, Science North and the Ontario Science Centre have continued to work together on our joint International Market Board of Trustees Development Initiative. This initiative facilitates business development in China and South East Asia and provides a greater Scott Lund, Chair market presence and market intelligence with the ultimate goal of increasing the overall sales of our respective products and Elyse Clements, Vice-Chair services. To date Science North has secured $743,757 in new Dr. Jordi Cisa revenue from this project. Lorraine Dupuis As you’ll see in this annual report, much has been Richard Dupuis accomplished over the past year in meeting the Centre’s Manfred Herold strategic priorities and goals. We would like to thank our staff and volunteers and all who have supported the successes of the Dr. Stephen Kosar last 12 months, including our largest stakeholder: the Ministry of Jeffrey Laberge Tourism, Culture and Sport. Claude Lacroix Looking ahead, Science North will celebrate its John Macdonald 30th anniversary on June 19, 2014. We are proud of the Gordon Marrs accomplishments in serving our audiences over the past three Todd Miller decades and look forward to the future. Science North’s long- term vision is to be the leader among science centres in providing Théo Noël de Tilly inspirational, educational and entertaining science experiences. Diane Salo With the dedication, commitment and innovation of our workforce, Murray Scott and the support of our customers, partners, stakeholders and funders, we are optimistic about the future of Science North and we look forward to achieving this vision together. Scott Lund, Chair, Board of Trustees Guy Labine, Chief Executive Officer 5 Memberships General Memberships 3,908 Corporate Memberships 68 Total 3,976 Admissions Science North Science Centre 138,114 Special Exhibits Hall 93,818 FAST IMAX® Theatre 54,728 Planetarium 20,545 Dynamic Earth 40,005 FACTS Total 347,210 Education Programs - School Groups (April 1, 2013 - Science North Science Centre 24,013 students March 31, 2014) Special Exhibits Hall 12,052 students IMAX® Theatre 8,745 students Planetarium 2,100 students Dynamic Earth 5,119 students Special Science North Program - Overnight camp-ins 975 students - Roots & Shoots Conference 250 students - Science Olympics 136 students Total 53,390 students Science Programs & Workshops Summer Science Camps 2,047 participants (26 communities) Specialty Programs/New Audiences - Children 348 participants Northeastern Ontario (200), Northwestern Ontario (148) - Teens 1,024 participants (SatURday NIGHT Science Events) - Adults 3,919 participants (NIGHTLIFE on the Rocks events, Explore Science Speakers Series, iPad workshops and Science Cafés) Northeastern Ontario (3056), Northwestern Ontario (863) New Year’s Eve Family Fun Day Event 861 participants Halloween Event 2,414 participants Teacher workshops 87 teachers After School Science Program 33 participants (189 days) E-Workshops 50 participants Public Outreach - Northeastern Ontario 17,144 participants (40 communities) - Northwestern Ontario 11,846 participants (13 communities) School Outreach - Northeastern Ontario 8,330 participants (18 communities) - Northwestern Ontario 9,802 participants (33 communities) Total 57,905 Workforce Employees 91 full time salaried 140 casual, contract and hourly Total 231 employees Volunteers 259 volunteers 20,547 volunteer hours 7 MEET OUR BLUECOATS Real scientists interact with visitors. We’d like you to meet some of our Science North Bluecoats. JENNIFER BEAUDRY Staff Scientist and Environmental Earth Scientist, Dynamic Earth “Rocks and minerals are absolutely fascinating. My favourite quote by John McPhee explains my fascination best: “Rocks are
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