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A Message from the Board Board of Annual Report by James P. Harris, 2016-2017 Chair Governors 2015-2016 The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s new 2015-2016 fiscal year is off to a great start. Let me pause Richard C. Tilghman, Jr., Chair to thank Richard Tilghman, who served as Henry H. Stansbury, Vice Chair chairman for the past two years. During that James P. Harris, Treasurer time, we’ve seen enthusiasm for CBMM Richard J. Bodorff,Secretary Diane J. Staley, Officer-At-Large grow tremendously with Kristen Greenaway at the helm. Richard’s lasting contribution is the Schuyler Benson skillful mentoring of our new president as she Paul Berry assumed her role at a pivotal time in CBMM’s Harry W. Burton William B. Carter 50-year history. William S. Dudley One cannot miss the heightened activity on David E. Dunn campus over the past two years. Much-needed Dagmar D. P. Gipe Leeds Hackett painting and facilities refurbishment have made E. Brooke Harwood, Jr. CBMM sparkle, with a prioritized list of Christopher A. Havener improvements still to be addressed. We celebrated our 50th anniversary last May, have Robert N. Hockaday, Jr. Francis Hopkinson, Jr. rolled out new exhibitions, and begun restoration of the historic Edna E. Lockwood. Fred Israel Approved in early 2014, the Strategic Plan has charted our course and continues to Richard J. Johnson provide a strong foundation to secure CBMM’s future. New emphasis has been placed on Peter M. Kreindler Deborah Lawrence revenue enhancements. This, coupled with vigilance regarding expenses, resulted Elizabeth S. Loker in the seventh straight year of positive operating results in FY15–16. Our operating Frank C. Marshall fund’s cumulative account is now positive, resulting in a stronger endowment and the Patrice Miller establishment of operating reserves. Geoffrey F. Oxnam Bruce A. Ragsdale As we look to the future, CBMM is focused on selective capital investments and grow- Charles A. Robertson ing our endowment. We must fully fund the exciting restoration of Edna, creating the Bruce Rogers same kind of “buzz” and appeal as Rosie Parks’ restoration did. Several important building Steven S. Sands Lelde Schmitz investment projects are being considered that could help make a visit to CBMM more Richard W. Snowdon meaningful; moving forward, of course, is contingent on successful fundraising. We must Alfred Tyler, 2nd also double the size of CBMM’s endowment. While traditional fundraising is one way Carolyn H. Williams to do this, a new emphasis is being placed on planned giving to encourage including EMERITI CBMM in a family’s estate plan. Look for more information about how we will implement this new program. Richard T. Allen CG Appleby One of the most exciting areas of growth is the commitment to educating our Howard S. Freedlander youth. As noted in the Strategic Plan: “…the museum creates experiences that physically, Alan R. Griffith intellectually and emotionally connect visitors to the Chesapeake Bay.” Annually, 3,500 Margaret D. Keller Breene M. Kerr students visit CBMM as part of their K–12 school programs. They learn about the Richard H. Kimberly economics of the crabbing industry, the ecology of the Bay, wooden boatbuilding, and Charles L. Lea, Jr. how to preserve the rich heritage of the Bay. We seek to expand our impact by doubling D. Ted Lewers, MD this to 7,000 students and have invested in curriculum improvement and outreach to other Fred C. Meendsen John C. North II school districts. CBMM has partnered with the YMCA of the Chesapeake to launch the Sumner Parker Rising Tide After-School Program, which provides middle school students in Talbot County Robert A. Perkins the opportunity to learn woodworking and boatbuilding. These students also have the Joseph E. Peters James K. Peterson opportunity for real on-the-water experiences. Expanded education programming is fun- Norman H. Plummer damental to securing CBMM’s future and fulfilling our mission. None of this would be John J. Roberts possible without your support. On behalf of Henry H. Spire James E. Thomas our board and staff, let me thank you—whether you Joan Darby West are members, sponsors, donors, and/or volunteers— Donald G. Whitcomb for being such an important part of CBMM’s impact on our guests, students, and community. 28 ANNUAL REPORT, 2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT, 2015-2016 29 Commander Susan & Robert Hillenbrand Susan Walker Linda & John Derrick ($500 to $999) Elizabeth & Thomas Hipp Sara & Myron Walker Bethany & Laurence Driggs Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Tracy & John Hockmeyer Buck Waller & Michael Hash Alice & David Dunham Joanne & Peter Ackerman Laura & Keith Hoffman Laura & Richard Ward Peggy & Frank Emmet Lucy Alexander Jacqueline Smith & Jerry Hook Lily & John Waterston Vera & John England Linda Passantino & Drew Alloway Gail & Jerry Howell Irmy & Phil Webster Lynn & Wilson Everhart HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Molly & Peirce Anderson Kathleen & Howard Hughes Charlotte & George West P.F.N. Fanning Nancy & William Baker Norma & Charles Irish Nancy O’Connell & Ray Wiacek Elinor Farquhar Kathryn & Paul Barents Pam & Jerry Jana Francis Wiegmann & Nancy McColgan Nancy & Robert Farrell We extend our deepest gratitude to our donors for gifts received between March 1, 2015 and February 29, 2016. It is only Elaine & Edward Bednarz Maggie & Merton Jarboe Margaret & Robert Williams Rebecca & Douglas Firth through the generosity of our friends and supporters that CBMM can fulfill its mission and impact lives by igniting a spark of Ginger & Marion Bevard Raymond Jennings Pat & John Wilson Elizabeth O. Fisk Marsa & Allen Bintz Timothy Johnson Denise & Davis Wood Kathy O’Connell & Jelles Fonda interest and passion for the Chesapeake Bay and its heritage and culture. Gifts of $101 or more are listed below. Please see our Alison & Arthur Birney Honor & John Johnson Christina & Harold Wurster Kathy & Glenn Fong Annual Report online at cbmm.org for donors of $100 or less. Every gift, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Bonnie & John Booth Joyce & James Kerridge Julia Young Karen & Benjamin Frana Anna & Richard Boykin Marcia & Fred Kieser Linda & Richard Zecher Diana & Mark Fraser Ella & Michael Bracy Joan & Frank Kittredge Myra & Stephen Fuguet Admiral of the Sea Admiral Captain Marilynn Katatsky & Rick Kaufmann Sue & Joe Bredekamp Barbara & William Lane Sailing Master Kathy Bosin & Kevin Garber ($100,000 and above) ($5,000 to $9,999) ($1,000 to $2,499) Nancy & John Kendall Harold C. Britt Susan Fuller & Wayland Linscott ($250 to $499) Sonia & Pedro Garcia Claire & Quentin Kinderman Victoria & Thomas Broadie Anonymous Mary & Eugene Lopez Harley Gates Amy & Paul Berry Penny & John Albertine Daniele & David Lees Jennifer & Paul Brooks Donna & James Alpi Pam & Jim Harris Robin & John Marrah Carol & William Gay Sandy & Omer Brown Hannah & Tom Alnutt Marguerite & Gerry Lenfest Franz Burda Edward Alvarado Alice & Peter Kreindler Billie Jane & Warren Marton Linda & Edward Gerner Elizabeth & Harry Burton Patricia & Michael Batza Kenneth A. Lubin Andrea Santa & Brian Butz Todd Anderbery Patrice & Herb Miller Christina Young & Glenn Marvin Sheila & David Gierisch Amb. Amy Bondurant & David Dunn Jean Marie & Duane Beckhorn Julie & Martin Madden Kathy & Daniel Canzoniero Ruth & Max Matteson Blenda & Bruce Armistead Beverly & George Glatfelter Beverly & Richard Tilghman Douglas W. Fluharty Holly & Walter Beckwith Carla Massoni Robert Cerbone Mary Lou & Mac McAllister Lisa & Steven Asplundh Kathryn & John Gorski Monty Fowler Susan Heyn Billipp & Andrew Billipp Harriett & Mac McConnell Ashley & Sam Chamberlain Julie McCahill Orrin Baird Nancy Graham Admiral of the Chesapeake Liz & Howard Freedlander Juli & Eugene Bitchko Gretchen & Robert Messick Dearest & Stuart Chandler Laura & James McGrath Donna Barker Rosemary & John Gray ($50,000 to $99,999) Shirley Gooch Anne Marie & John Borneman Mirna & Conrad Nelson Heather & William Chapman Cathy & Thomas Mendenhall Thomas Barranco Kristen Greenaway & Lori Ramsey Darby & Donald Hewes Elizabeth & John Breyer Thelma Gretzinger & John Nielsen Pamela & David Clanton Carol Merritt Janis & Jay Beach Carroll & Robert Greve Ann & Bruce Bedford Kathy & Arthur Hutchins William H. Brody Ethel & John North Linda & Stephen Clineburg Jill Clark & Stephen Morris Barbara & Gerald Bechtle Susan & Peter Hale Laurie & Richard Johnson Lesley & Fred Israel Audrey Brown Marie Martin & Gary Nylander Pat & Dick Cooper Suzanne & John Mulkey Corinne & Douglas Bennett Jane & Stephen Halpin Karen & Dick Kimberly Bette S. Kenzie Katie & David Burkitt Maureen & James O’Connell Isabelle Rogers & Joshua Cooper Abigail & Mark Nestlehutt Norma & Donald Berlin Thurman Harper Elizabeth Moose Sherry & Charles Manning Nancy & James Burri Gwen & Carl Oppenheim Marie & William Cooper Rose & John Northrop Dianna & Philip Betsch Carolyn & Joseph Harris Beth Loker Christine & Donald Martin Rebecca Rimel & Patrick Caldwell Elaine & Glenn Orme Sandra & Keith Courshon Margaret & Douglass Oeller Pattie and George Betz Steven Harty Alice & Bruce Rogers Joan Murray Rick Carrion Christine & Hamish Osborne Leslie & Ed Cronin Kristen & Nels Olson Heather Penney & Douglas Birkey Mary Ann & David Hazen Judy & Henry Stansbury Nancy Noyes & Stephen Voorhis Charley & Bill Carter Margaret & David Owens James Curran Camille & Tony Passarella Irene & Bernard Bise Sylvia & Ralph Heidelbach Frances & Sumner Parker Phyllis & Marc Castelli Courtney & R. Scott Pastrick Kay King & Charlie Dale Sara & Randolph Perry Virginia & Ronald Blackwell Catherine