2017

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 A LETTER FROM LPB A LETTER FROM PRESIDENT & CEO FRIENDS OF LPB BETH COURTNEY 2017 BOARD CHAIR BILL BLACKWOOD Bill Blackwood

2017 has been another eventful year for Public Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting is a nonprofit Broadcasting. We remain dedicated to education and cultural corporation operating solely to support the Louisiana Edu- enrichment using the powerful tools of communication delivered cational Television Authority (dba LPB). The organization is through our statewide technical infrastructure. Whether on-air, governed by a volunteer board of directors consisting of 30 in print or through social media and streaming services, LPB is individuals from across the state, supported by an amaz- here for you. In fact, we are considered by many as the state’s ing staff of three who work diligently to provide needed largest classroom. Every week 376,000 people age two and revenue for LPB. up are watching at least one of our three channels. The LPB PBS During the 2017 fiscal year, Friends of LPB transferred airs children’s programming 24 hours a day, seven $1,223,511 to LPB. The revenue is generated from fund days a week. In Louisiana, we have also enhanced that lineup raising activities held throughout the year. The majority of with 14 hours a week of French immersion programs, part of our these funds are donations from our viewers, whose gener- ongoing commitment to support the Council for the Development ous support helps to make educational, inspirational, and of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL). We also have a robust online entertaining television available to citizens of all ages in and digital service for some 30,000 teachers across the state. our state. In addition to our board of directors, over 150 We bring the best well-researched and effective learning content people volunteered their time to help with programs and to children and educators every day. The line-up of educational membership drives. We thank you for sharing your time programs includes Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Daniel and treasure to help make LPB the gem that it is! Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Super WHY!, Dino- The 27th Annual Louisiana Legends Gala was a very spe- saur Train, and Curious George. Your children and grand- cial event honoring the best and brightest of Louisiana’s children watch us and now they use our apps! We take pride in sons and daughters. Over 400 people came to celebrate serving as the connector between parents and the classroom and the lives of our latest honorees: Julian E. Bailes, Jr. M.D., each year, we look for ways to increase our ability to make Loui- James Moncus, Juan Pierre, Dee Dee Reilly, and Toni and siana children ready to learn so they may achieve their highest Emmet Stephenson. Since the Gala’s inception in 1990, potential when they begin kindergarten. Friends of LPB has recognized 134 outstanding Louisianans We are equally committed to telling Louisiana’s stories, and this for their achievements. We thank our sponsors, guests, auc- year our work garnered three Emmys. Attakapas: The Cajun tion patrons and volunteers for helping to spread the good Story was awarded an Emmy for singer-songwriter Zachary news of our state and raising $240,000 in the process. Richard’s musical telling of the history and journey of the Ca- Friends of LPB continues to look for opportunities to part- jun people. The second program was Deeply Rooted: John ner with other organizations to effectively and efficiently Coykendall’s Journey to Save Our Seeds & Stories. provide our award winning programs. Last year, we en- It tells the tale of renowned seed saver, Master Gardener, and joyed a great collaboration with Quota International of classically trained artist John Coykendall, who is preserving heir- Baton Rouge. The Quota Club hosted the event, “Eyes loom seeds and recording stories from families and farmers in on the Ties,” that provided $43,000 to support children’s Washington Parish. Lastly, we were recognized for our town hall educational initiatives while raising public awareness for community meeting as part of LPB’s monthly series Louisiana LPB. We thank the Quota Club for their wonderful contribu- Public Square. In this episode entitled Black & the Blue, tion! Another fun collaboration occurred with the Cortana attendees discussed the relationship between the police and a Kiwanis Club. The group helped to sponsor our event, “A deeply concerned community. These three awards reflect the ex- Very Monkey Christmas Breakfast.” The event featured Cu- cellent work of the wonderful independent filmmakers with whom rious George and lots of Christmas cheer for the kids. The we collaborate and of our dedicated staff. following week, Curious George was featured as the Chil- In order to produce these programs and others, we are deeply dren’s Grand Marshall in the Cortana Kiwanis 65th Annual grateful to our viewers for their ongoing support. These contri- Christmas Parade. butions combined with grant and underwriting support that we Together, we have supported and enjoyed great programs actively seek, allow us to continue to initiate important projects on LPB over the past 42 years. We are very optimistic about such as Veterans Coming Home, in which we help to tell the the future and look forward to meeting the expectations of stories of Louisiana veterans as they return to civilian life. These our viewers. On behalf of our directors and employees, profiles are a part of the more than 70 recollections of Vietnam thank you for your investment in and continued support of Era veterans added to our digital media archives this year alone. LPB. From the news and public affairs that we deliver to you each week, to history, culture, and wonders of the natural world that we bring year-round, LPB is worth preserving and a state asset that delivers educational value to Louisianans of all ages. Thank you for being with us in 2017, and with your help, we look for- ward to more shared experiences in 2018.

2 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 A LETTER FROM A LETTER FROM FOUNDATION FOR Louisiana Educational EXCELLENCE IN Television Authority LOUISIANA PUBLIC Board Chair BROADCASTING Gwendolyn Carter BOARD CHAIR CHARLES SPENCER

The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broad- Louisiana Public Broadcasting continues its tradition of ex- casting (“FELPB” or “Foundation”) continues to provide strong cellence in education outreach by forging partnerships with financial support to Louisiana Public Broadcasting (“LPB”). schools, individuals, and businesses that understand the im- The result is such extraordinary programming as this year’s portance of covering every corner of Louisiana with the best state-wide television premiere of Attakapas: The Cajun possible programming for children and adults. We utilize all Story, featuring the music of legendary Louisiana singer-­ social platforms available to reach all age groups and all songwriter, Zachary Richard and his story of the history of media devices. As the outgoing chair of the Louisiana Educa- the Cajun people. tional Television Authority, I am pleased to be able to say that The Foundation Board oversees our endowment invest- Louisiana Public Broadcasting is the finest resource for quality ments, which are structured in a fashion that is consistent with educational, news, drama, nature, arts, and Louisiana the guidelines stated in FELPB‘s Investment Policy Statement. programming for all citizens of our state. This globally-diversified, balanced portfolio delivered attrac- tive results during fiscal year 2017. Exploiting strong results in global equity markets, the portfolio appreciated by over 12%. Over the past 5 years, while navigating a variety of market conditions, the portfolio appreciated in excess of 7% annually. Today, FELPB‘s portfolio remains diversified across a number of asset classes and investment styles. The portfolio continues LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL FRIENDS OF LPB BOARD to perform well in the face of higher levels of market volatility. TELEVISION AUTHORITY BOARD Individuals dedicated to sustaining LPB’s great success com- Bill Blackwood, Chairman pose the Foundation’s Board. The Board is guided in its deci- Gwendolyn Carter, Chairperson Rae Vasquez, Vice-Chairman sion-making by our investment advisor, The J.K. Meek Group Kathy Kliebert, Vice-Chairperson Ann Wilkinson, Treasurer at Graystone Consulting. Scott Richard, Secretary Dr. Peggy Murphy, Secretary We look forward to a prosperous 2018, as well as your Jada Lewis, Treasurer Dan Hare, Immediate Past continued support and viewership. Chris Goudeau, Immediate Past Chairman Chairperson Bill Blackwood, Friends Chairman Cheri Ausberry Patricia (Tricia) A. Cran, M.D. Wayne O. Berry John Denison David J. Bondy Sloan Deumite Doreen O. Brasseaux Bob Emmert Valencia Burton Donna Ewing Fr. James C. Carter Sally Fenet Julie Cherry Jennifer Zundel Forest Eartha Cross Dr. Marshall Sommers-Gunn Syndi Dunn Joey Haddad FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD Nikki Godfrey Bo Harris Gwen Guillotte Seth Irby Charles Spencer, Chair Nancy Harrelson Martha Juban Mary T. Joseph, Secretary Dan Hare Anne Kennedy Dudley W. Coates, Treasurer Glenn V. Kinsey Robert Levy Dr. William Arceneaux, Director Samuel “Lee” Meredith Laura Lindsay Barbara DeCuir Deano Thornton Sondra Mott Long Lee B. “Tee” Wheeler Bettsie Baker Miller Rose J. Hudson Willie Landry Mount H. Alston Johnson III Jodi Penn Rives Frank McArthur Jamie Schlottman Darrel Papillion Carol Shadoin Dr. William Weldon Dr. Sue Weaver

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The Vietnam War screening event, Baton Rouge, LA

The Vietnam War screening event and story recordings, Alexandria, LA n 2017, Louisiana Public Broadcasting in- This year marked the 22nd anniversary of the Iformed, educated, and connected with Louisian- Louisiana Young Heroes Awards. Nine excep- ans through a wide variety of social and cultural tional and inspirational students from around the events, fun family gatherings, and enriching edu- state were honored by LPB and the Rotary Club of cational activities. Baton Rouge. Louisiana Young Heroes are students One of LPB’s most important statewide initiatives in grades 7 through12 who have overcome ob- was the recording of oral histories from Louisi- stacles while doing well academically, and have ana Vietnam War veterans, family members, and those affected by the war. This year-long initiative was done in conjunction with the premiere of Ken Burns’ and Lynn Novick’s landmark series The Vietnam War. Over 70 oral histories were re- corded and archived. LPB hosted three film screen- ings around the state and participated in the City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commis- sion Veterans Day activities at the Lake Charles Civic Center on Veterans Day. Lamar Advertising donated a large-scale vinyl map of the Vietnam War Theatre and LPB invited Vietnam vets or fam- ily members to sign the map to mark where they served. 2017 Louisiana Young Heroes with Louisiana’s first lady, Donna Edwards 4 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 given back to their schools, churches and/or com- • The Great War: American Experience – This munities. The award recipients enjoyed a daylong historical series showed how WWI trans- celebration that included stops at the Governor’s formed America. Taking place at Hill Memo- Mansion, a guided tour of LSU’s Tiger Stadium rial Library on LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge, and an awards banquet later that night where the screening coincided with the library’s their video profiles debuted. World War I exhibit. • An Enduring Legacy: Louisiana’s Croatian- Americans – Produced by LSU professor James Catano and presented nationally by LPB as part of the film series Reel South, the film fea- tured a group of Croatian immigrants in Lower Plaquemines Parish who have used grit and determination to help build Louisiana’s famous oyster industry. Taking place at LPB Studios in Baton Rouge, attendees dined on charbroiled oysters from Drago’s Seafood and were able to meet the film’s director and subjects from the film.

Daniel Tiger’s “Be My Neighbor Day” in Lafayette LPB hosted Daniel Tiger’s “Be My Neighbor Day” at LARC’s Acadian Village in Lafayette. During the event, LPB demonstrated simple ways parents can be “Brain Builders” with their kids and shared free brain-boosting tips and resources from Vroom, an early learning initiative that turns shared moments like singing and dancing into brain building moments. Families enjoyed a pet- ting zoo and other entertainment, and even got to ride the local trolley car. In addition, local Acadi- ana non-profit agencies had booths with activities for the children. LPB provides a number of opportunities, free to the public, about history and culture through programs and film. This year, our screenings included: • Mercy Street – Based on true stories, this historical drama series took viewers beyond the battlefield and into the lives of Americans on the Civil War home front as they faced the • Rikers: An American Jail – This documentary, unprecedented challenges of one of the most from award-winning journalist Bill Moyers, turbulent times in our nation’s history. The Cap- brought viewers face-to-face with the men and itol Park Museum in downtown Baton Rouge women who have been incarcerated at Rikers hosted the screening, and attendees had the Island. The screening took place at Louisiana’s opportunity to visit the Civil War exhibits on Old State Capitol and was followed by a display. question and answer session with Moyers.

5 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 • The annual March on Washington Film Festival LPB participated in the annual Louisiana Book hosted a special screening of LPB’s documen- Festival in downtown Baton Rouge. The annual tary Signpost to Freedom: The 1953 Baton festival draws thousands of people from around Rouge Bus Boycott. Following the screening, a Louisiana and other states. LPB interviewed festi- panel discussion took place at Google’s offices val-goers about their favorite books in anticipa- in Washington, D.C. A simultaneous screening tion of PBS’ upcoming series The Great American occurred at LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center Read, premiering in 2018. in Baton Rouge. Just before Thanksgiving, LPB hosted two back- to-back premiere screenings of Once Upon a The Knock Knock Children’s Museum opened Christmas. Partnering with the in Baton Rouge this year, and LPB is the proud Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, approximately sponsor of their captivating Butterfly Mobile. This 150 guests in attendance helped LPB collect over colorful installation hangs prominently in a large 573 pounds of food, equaling 477 meals to help glassed-in display and museum-goers can write those in need during the holiday season. notes and send them up to “fly” with the butter- flies!

The Art of Food at LPB Studios

LPB collaborated with Country Roads Magazine for “The Art of Food,” which took place at LPB stu- dios. Chef Phillip Lopez of Root NOLA Restaurant interpreted the works of contemporary Louisiana artist Jacqueline Bishop for a unique dining and art experience. This event was an offshoot of LPB’s weekly arts series: Art Rocks!

6 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 EDUCATION ne of LPB’s ongoing commitments is provid- We are also maintaining our commitment to O ing educational resources and content to French language immersion programming, in part- parents, teachers and children. nership with CODOFIL (Council for the Develop- Each month LPB’s Educational Services Depart- ment of French in Louisiana) and Télévision Fran- ment distributes an informative e-newsletter with çaise de l’Ontario (TFO), for Francophones and helpful parenting tips, early childhood learning future Francophones in Louisiana. LPB broadcasts resources, along with crafts, games, and print- 14 hours-a-week (weekdays from 3-5pm and week- able activities. In addition, a monthly e-newsletter ends from 8-9am and 2-3pm) of French language is sent to 46,000 educators in the state, alerting children’s content on LPB PBS Kids. them about available e-programs, resources, and services through PBS and LPB that can be used in the classroom. In 2017, LPB and PBS launched a new chil- Desiree Alexander, Technology Supervisor for dren’s channel, LPB PBS Kids. Available on LPB’s Caddo Parish Public Schools, became one of secondary channel, it offers children’s program- 52 educators from across the country selected ming 24 hours a day/7 days a week and a digi- in May for the 5th annual PBS Digital Innovators tal livestream, making it easy for children to watch Program. The program recognizes classroom their favorite series during primetime and other change-makers who integrate digital media and after-school hours. resources into their classrooms in a way that sparks a love of learning in their students.

In support of teachers, parents and students, LPB’s Educational division launched an Education and Recovery initiative to aid schools recovering from the 2016 floods. In January, 70 PBS Playtime Pads were distributed and device teacher training was provided to Southside Elementary and Denham Springs Elementary. In April, an additional 45 Play- time Pads and training were provided to pre-school teachers at Galvez Primary, St. Amant Primary, and Lake Elementary Schools. The initiative was made possible through funds from the Corporation for Pub- lic Broadcasting and donations from LPB viewers. LPB and the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estu- ary Program hosted a Splash and Bubbles celebra- tion for winners of a recycled art contest in Septem- ber. Children and their parents attended the party LPB’s Summer Kids camps at the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, LPB’s support of early education is highlighted and were able to meet and take photos with the through its annual summer camps. The camps PBS Kids characters, Splash and Bubbles. focus on literacy for 4-year-olds and math, sci- The Quota International of Baton Rouge chose ence, and technology for 4 and 5-year-olds. LPB’s educational children’s programs and outreach These creative and interactive camps are a hit as the beneficiary of its “Eyes on the Ties” fund- each and every summer! raiser in September at L’Auberge Casino in Baton Rouge. Ticket sales and live and silent auction items raised $43,000 to support LPB’s ongoing mission to help educate and assist the children of Louisiana. 7 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 PRODUCTION PB continues to inform and entertain viewers tion: The Next Wave; Reforming Criminal Justice; L with timely news and public affairs programs, Industrial Tax Matters; Studying TOPS; Louisiana and award-winning local productions about the Veterans Coming Home; HIV/AIDS in Louisiana; people and places in our state. and Louisiana: Sportsman’s Paradise or Problem? The program Attakapas: The Cajun Story is This award winning program brings together ex- singer-songwriter Zachary Richard’s multi-media perts and citizens to discuss important topics and stage show that chronicles the plight of the Aca- issues about our state. dian people during their expulsion from Nova Louisiana: The State We’re In, LPB’s weekly Scotia, and their epic journey to the swamps of newsmagazine, continues to tell the stories about Louisiana. This award winning co-production was the people and places of our state. Now in its 41st filmed live at the Manship Theatre in Baton Rouge season, the program is one of the longest-running and premiered statewide. The program will launch and respected public television programs in the nationally through American Public Television in country. This year, veteran award-winning news- early 2018. man André Moreau became the program’s new

Zachary Richard performs in Attakapas: The Cajun Story In association with the PBS series The Vietnam Managing Editor and Anchor. Some of the stories War, LPB premiered two original productions featured include: updates on some of the victims about the war as it related to Louisiana. The affected by the Great Flood of 2016; the deci- Vietnam War: Louisiana Remembers highlighted sion by federal prosecutors in the Alton Sterling the role that Louisiana and its people played in civil rights case; how the Cajun Navy came to the the war, from the training of troops at Fort Polk, rescue of thousands fighting for their lives during to personal stories of combat and their experi- Hurricane Harvey; an exclusive one-on-one year- ences in POW camps and Mai Lai. The Vietnam end interview with Governor ; War: Louisiana Stories pulled from the selection of and in-depth weekly coverage of all happenings nearly 80 oral histories LPB collected from Vietnam at the State Capitol during the Special and Legisla- Veterans and family members, as they shared their tive Sessions. experiences and stories from the war. Now in its fifth season, LPB’s Art Rocks! profiles Louisiana Public Square, LPB’s monthly “town visual and performing artists, as well as arts and hall” discussion program, had a banner year with cultural events from around our state. This past powerful, and timely subjects including: Black & year, a number of profiles and stories produced The Blue; Fiscal Reform 2017; Coastal Restora- for the program aired nationally.

8 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 FRIENDS OF LPB hroughout the year, Friends of LPB supports the affected by the disaster. In addition, Mrs. Ed- T ongoing mission of Louisiana Public Broadcast- wards’ Louisiana First Foundation helps ensure ing, honors the best and brightest of Louisiana’s that students have the needed resources to pursue sons and daughters who have distinguished them- their passion for the arts. selves in a variety of disciplines, and plans numer- Friends of LPB hosted the LPB Kids Summer of ous family-friendly events. Adventure screenings in June, July and August. In The 27th annual Louisiana Legends Gala took June, families enjoyed Nature Cat: Ocean Commo- place this year at the historic Old State Capitol in tion at LPB. Next was Wild Kratts Alaska: Hero’s Baton Rouge. Honorees were neurosurgeon Dr. Journey in July, also at LPB’s studios. In addition Julian E. Bailes, businessman and philanthropist to the screening, children interacted with small James Moncus, baseball star Juan Pierre, philan- animals from BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Finally, in thropist and community leader Dee Dee Reilly, August at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum in and leaders in portfolio management and internet downtown Baton Rouge, kids and parents got a publishing Toni and Emmet Stephenson. sneak peek at Ready Jet Go!: Back to Bortron 7

2017 Louisiana Legends with Governor and Mrs. John Bel Edwards

Louisiana’s First Lady Donna Edwards was given and got a chance to meet Jet. the President’s Award at the Friends of LPB annual Friends of LPB got into the holiday spirit with meeting at LPB Studios in Baton Rouge. After the their annual “Very Monkey Christmas Breakfast” floods of 2016 devastated dozens of schools and at Boudreaux’s in Baton Rouge in early December. child care facilities, Mrs. Edwards joined forces Families enjoyed a delicious hot breakfast and with LPB to help raise money and awareness to had the opportunity to take photos with Santa aid schools, teachers, students, and families Claus and Curious George.

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his year, LPB local productions were T awarded three Suncoast Emmy and three national Telly Awards.

The Suncoast Emmy Awards: • Attakapas: The Cajun Story Documentary-Cultural category • Louisiana Public Square: Black & The Blue Interview/Discussion category • Deeply Rooted: John Coykendall’s Journey to Save Our Seeds & Stories Composer Mike Esnault - Musical/Composition/Arrangement

Telly Awards: • Louisiana Public Square: Louisiana Veterans Coming Home Silver Telly • Deeply Rooted: John Coykendall’s Journey to Save Our Seeds & Stories Bronze Telly • Christmastime in New Orleans Bronze Telly

10 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 2017 Underwriters

SHOWS SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING

ATTAKAPAS: THE CAJUN STORY LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC SQUARE

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

35 Concerts Louisiana Tourism Coastal Coalition 89.3 WRKF Public Radio Manship Theatre Edward & Elaine Abell Family Foundation Merrill Lynch (Clark-Kreamer-Cox Group) Acadian Companies Mills Entertainment AnswerQuick Answering Service Mulatte’s of New Orleans Baton Rouge River Center Theatre Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Martin F. Billeaud, Sr. Foundation Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Bernard T. Duhon, Attorney Ltd. The Irene W. & C. B. Pennington Fund CenturyLink Paragon Casino Resort Community Coffee Paul Michael Company Country Roads Magazine Querbes & Nelson DEMCO Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Entergy Winifred & Kevin P. Reilly, Jr. Foundation Georgia Pacific (Port Hudson Operations) Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Iberia Parish Tourism Southern Lifestyle Development Kilpatrick Life Insurance Co./Roseneath Funeral Thornton, Musso & Bellemin Home Visit Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Conven- Lafayette Parish Convention & Visitor’s Bureau tion and Visitors Bureau Louisiana Companies Visit Baton Rouge Louisiana Department of Transportation and Willis-Knighton Health System Development Juliet & Thomas Youngblood Louisiana Office of Tourism The Fred B. & Ruth B. Zigler Foundation

11 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 MA JOR 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 Louisiana Lottery Corporation Attaway Foundation Dee Dee Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Coates RoyOMartin Society Mr. & Mrs. William J. Doré Josef Sternberg Memorial Fund Hendrick Family Foundation Stephanie Smith Louisiana Healthcare Connections Toni & Emmet Stephenson

Jo Ann Alley Earl George Jr. Joe Miller Dr. & Mrs. William Arceneaux Charles Gerard Randall L Mills Cathy Austin Mr. & Mrs. Randy Gilchrist Morris Mintz Leona Avery Gilchrist Construction William Monroe Rosemary Aycock Sylvia & Carl Goodman Don & Carol Moore Pam & Greg Baldwin Sandra Gourrier Patrick Moore Mr. & Mrs. Robert J Barham Julaine Gray Annette Barton Gray Plantation, LLC Dr. & Mrs. Julius Mullins Mr. & Mrs. Lee Baxter William Davis Green William Murphy The Visionary Society is a very Mr. & Mrs. Roby Bearden Jr Robert Grissom, MD Cynthia A Murray Elton Beaullieu, Jr. Karen Groves Frances G Murrell generous group of Friends who support Mr. & Mrs. Denis Murrell LPB by contributing funds between Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E Becnel, Jr. John M. & Bonnie W. Guice Dr. & Mrs. Charles Belleau Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John Noland $1,000 and $9,999. This generous Terry W. Bennett Jimmy Guidry Dorothy Nuttall support helps to make educational, Best Western Richmond Inn & J D Guillory Jr Charitable Fund Roger H. Ogden inspirational and entertaining television Suites Drs. Jagdish and Padmini Gupta Vera Olds programming available to citizens of Bill & Martha Bigler Donna Hanner Dan & Kathy O’Leary Bindursky Family Charitable Trust O.L. Harper Mr. & Mrs. John O’Neal all ages in our state. Bill & Chris Blackwood Nita Harris Origin Bank Mr. and Mrs. Holt Harrison Susan Owen Patron ($5,000-$9,999) Davoda Bollinger Robin Hayes Barbara Pailet Shirley Adamson Bollinger Enterprises, LLC Randy Haynie Laura & Mike Palmintier Steven Alferi Dr. & Mrs. J. Gardiner Bourque Haynie Family Foundation Nell & Kirk Patrick Mr. David Bondy Dr. Jo Ann M Bowers Hebert Spencer and Fry LLP Nell & Victor Perry Cheniere Energy, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bowsher Bruce J Heim Foundation Thomas O. Perry Jr. Dr. Sally Clausen William Box Mrs. Sam B Hicks, III Mr. & Mrs. Louis W. Peters Mr. & Mrs. W. Elton Kennedy Lilla Brackin Dr. R. M. Hill Peters Wealth Advisors, LLC LSUA Foundation William M. Brackney Paula Hoffman Millie Pixley Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Frank & Suzanne Bright Peggy &Bob Holladay Helen Pope Assoc. Victoria Brock Lyndell Hollingsworth The Powers Foundation Inc. LUBA Workers’ Comp Jane W. Brown Mary & Frank Hughes Ratcliff Construction Company Mr. & Mrs. Claude Leach Mr. & Mrs. C. Harry Bruder Anne E James Dr. & Mrs. Joe Rice McNeese Foundation Col. & Mrs. Hugh Butterfield Robert James Jodi & Claude Rives Peggy & David Murphy Capital One Bank Janette Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rives Paragon Casino Resort Richard & Nancy Carr JEM Investments Mrs. J.E. Robeau, Jr Jennifer Eplett and Sean E Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Carter Margaret Johnson Patricia Robertson Mr. & Mrs. James A Richardson Chevron Mary Shaddock Jones Marilyn & Oliver Robinson, III Dr. & Mrs. Robert Schwendimann Christus Schumpert Health Syste Rhonda Jordan R Randall Roche The Scott Foundation Citizens Bank & Trust Rhoda Jordan Suzanne Zeno Rollins Mary N. Smith Mr. & Mrs. John E. Clark Phillip & Mary Ellen Juban Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Rotenberg Joyce M Thibodeaux Linda Clark Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Kaspar Susan F. Sample University of Louisiana At Lafayette Cathy Coates & Brian Hales Elizabeth Keith Linda Saurage Mr. & Mrs. Charles S Weems, III James Coleman Elizabeth & Doug Keith Gayle Schwing The Wheless Foundation Henrietta Hughes Colley Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Kent Mr. John E. Settle, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Percy Comeaux Kay Kirkpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Gray Sexton ADVOCATE ($2,500 - $4,999) Community Coffee Mr. & Mrs. Kris Kirkpatrick Law Offices of R. Gray Sexton Albemarle Foundation John Coon, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. James Knoepp Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dale Shaffer Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson James Cotelingam Peggy Lucky Louise & John F. Simon David & Marti Bryant Beth Courtney Joan & Richard Launey Mr. & Mrs. Frank Simoneaux Michelle Carriere Dr. & Mrs. Ernie Cowger Sandra Leake Amolak Singh Susan Dawson Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Robert Levy Skinner Land LLC Dr. Erwin Engert, Jr David Cromwell Jones Walker LLP Mr. & Mrs. David P Smith Dr. & Mrs. Carlton Faller Mr. & Mrs. Evan Curtis Kelly Longwell Smith Hotel Group Liz Hampton Gwynn Dardar LSU Foundation Cissie & Harrison Smith Mary Joseph Linda & Marty Davidson Dr. & Mrs. Michael Madden Newton and Rosa Smith Charitable Juban Insurance Group Dr. & Mrs. William H. Davis Jr. Kim Malmay Trust Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Juban Mr. & Mrs. James E. Davison Victor Marcello Susan Smith Mr. & Mrs. Glenn V Kinsey John Denison Ruby & Ory Marrioneaux Charles Sonnier Laura Lindsay Mr. & Mrs. David Desha Mr. & Mrs. Johnathan Martin Mr. & Mrs. Gene Stout Jennifer Luse John E Dilworth Malinda Martin Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stovall Robert & Roseanne Mitchell David Donald Helen Matthews SullAmy – Deborah Amy and Dennis Charles L. & Sally Moffet Mr. & Mrs. John M. Douthat John Maxwell G. Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. W. Larry & Gertrude Embree Family Mr. & Mrs. Frank McArthur II Rev. & Mrs. James Theus William & Gail Pryor Charitable Gift Fund Susanna Atkins McCarthy Joyce Thibodeaux Sue Rainer Jo & Bob Emmert George E McGovern, III Dr. Jack Thielen James Richardson Mr. & Mrs. Randy Ewing Suzie and Robert McKenzie Mr. & Mrs. Al Vekovius Randy Roberts Philip Fabacher, MD Charles & Andrea McMakin Ms. Eloise Yerger Wall Emily Stewart Dr. & Mrs. Alan Farries McMains Foundation Judge & Mrs. Donald Walter Cecil Talley Faulk and Meek General Bill McMillin Dr. & Mrs. William J. Watkins Newton Thomas Contractors Linn McNary Sue W Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Charles Valluzzo The Felterman Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Mead Ralph Webb Fred Villien Jr. Sally & Bob Fenet Graystone Consulting Elizabeth Weggeman Joanna Wurtele Glenn & Ginger Flournoy John Meek Dr. & Mrs. William Weldon Richard & Elaine Zuschlag Delia Flynn Christina & Jamar Melton Richard Ferrer Westrop Ross & Elizabeth Foote Anne Miller John Whitson PRODUCER ($1,000 - $2,499) John B. Atkins Foundation Arthur Miller Michael Woods P Michael & Eileen Adkins Mr. & Mrs. Denny Gamble Jr Bettsie Baker Miller Carolyn Woosley Richard Allen Marjorie Wright Garrison Lula Miller Renexa Younger 12 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Abell, III Patricia M. Edens Conville Lemoine Mr. &Mrs. Robert L. Royer ACME Refrigeration Ann M Eisen Clyde C Lester Jr Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Rozeman Joseph Acosta Neil & Glenda Erwin Dorothea Levenhagen Frank Sadler Mr. & Mrs. Sam Agnew Bebe Facundus Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lipsey Jr Mac Sandel Victoria Albert Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Falgout, Sr. Healthcare Pharmacy LLC Ted Sanderlin Dorceline Alexander Glynda and John Fetzer Mary Long Olive Moss Sartor Diane Allen John E. Firestone Lorenzi & Barnett LLP Beverly Sater Carol Anderson Frances Fish John & Rita Lovett Ashley Saucier Ramona Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Robert W Fitzgerald Abbie Luck Mr. & Mrs. Dale Savoie Jane Ann Atkinson Gerard Fontenot Peggy Lucky Michael Sayes Cathy Austin Kathleen Fontenot Dr. & Mrs. James Lusk Ruth Schimpf Sally Babineaux Mr. & Mrs. Gene Fortier Donald Lyle Dr. & Mrs. Everett Schneider The Director’s Circle Kara Baggett Peggy Fortier Julia Mac Nicholl Michael Schwartzberg Sheena Banks Marjorie R. Fowler Mr. & Mrs. James Madden Dorothy Scobee members graciously Anita Barfoot Alice & John Frazier Johnny Mann Amanda Searle make donations in Mr. Anderson W Barham Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Frost James Ingram Martin Shirley Sellers the $500 to $999 Alice & Donald Barnette Harvest Fund Gayle Martien Warren Sensat range. This generous J. Baker Barr Lyndahl Fuselier Carmel Mask Ellen Sessions support helps to Margaret Barton Ildiko Gajda Marian McClendon SGS Petroleum Service make educational, Janice Beam Drs. Mary Sue & Ron Garay Mr. & Mrs. James R Corp inspirational and Vadie Beaulieu James Gardner McDowell Jr Rob & Carol Shadoin Sharon Bennett Frederic Gaschen Mrs. Wiliam McLeod Jack Sharp entertaining television Michael Bergeron Mr. & Mrs. E. Clark Gaudin Judy Menard Sue Shearman programming available Gene & Jolie Berry James & Marsha Giessler Caroline Merrick Mary Shemwell to citizens of all ages in Henry Bethard III Nina Glorioso Joyce R. Metoyer Margaret Shipman our state. Frank & Jill Bihm Lois H. Goodwine Anne Miller Ashley Sides Mary S. Bird Clarence Gordon Mr. Dale W. Miller Betty Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bissett Morgan Goudeau Harriet Babin Miller Aimee Sims Marcia Blanchard Arlene Gould Patricia Miller Keith Skeen Rusty Blanchard Charles H Green Robert Mills Shreri Skrivanos Robert Blue Marjorie Ann Green Connie Mitchell Bertie Deming Smith Dr. Joseph Bocchini Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John Green, Jr. Marshall Moore Linda Martin Smith Martha Bostian Mr. & Mrs. Guy Griffin William Moorman Sam & Billy Beth Smith Eldine Boudreaux Mr. & Mrs. Lester Griffon Mr. & Mrs. John Moreau Steven Spainhower Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bowman Mrs. Lowry Griffon Phyllis Morgan Dr. David Spence Mr. & Mrs. John Boyce Mrs. Lee Guarisco Edward Morrison Ann Spikes Leona Boyd Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gunn Gregory Morrison Myrtis Springer Phil & Paula Brantley Tim & Marshall Gunn Dr. & Mrs. Ike Muslow Klara Stanitz Jack O. Brittain Padmini Gupta Mr. & Mrs. R. Joseph Naus Erich Sternberg Martile Brooks Virginia & Joey Haddad Vivian Neely Gene & Gloria Stevens Brenda Broussard Karolyn Hardaway Dr. Stella Nesanovich Barney & Deanie Stewart Mayo J. Broussard Elisabeth Harden Patricia Newsom Caroline Steward Charles E. Brown Florent Hardy Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Carl Newton Dana Stinson Claire Brown Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hawthorne Bobby & Pam Nichols Janet Stoma Jerry Brown J. Brent Haydell Dr. & Mrs. Hooper Nichols III Judy & Craig Storer Joseph Brown Mary Sue Hayes Judy Nichols Mary Story Kate & Tee Brown George Helmer Pam Nicolle Barbara Strawitz Nettie Brown Helen Hemingway Pamela Niessingh David Strick Dr. & Mrs. William Bundrick Emily Erickson Hendrick Josephine Nixon Fire Tech Systems, Inc Col. & Mrs. Hugh Butterfield Betty Jean Henry James W Norris Carole Tabor Taylor Caffery Rita Herrington Gloria Nosser Dr. James Tarver Carol Caraway Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hertwig Anna Nunez Claire Tauzin Mary Carroll W. James Hill III Patricia O’Brien Dianne Taylor Alexandria Business Madeline Holder Roy H Odom Jr Judy Taylor Foundation Joe Holyfield Diann Oliver Amy & Tim Temple Gloria Carter Jane Honeycutt Brian & Joy Ortego William Temple John Carville John & Suzanne Horan Loretta Shadow Owens Jeanine Tessmer Bea Castricone Rose Johnson Hudson Lawrence Paddock Mr. & Mrs. Louis Thibodeaux Lou Cavanaugh Frank & Mary Hughes Anne Padgett Edna Thompson Bubba Chaney Joanne Hummer Beth & Paul Paskoff Kathy Thompson Robert & Marie Chaney Alex Hunt Beverlye Patterson Mary Thompson Red River Bank Sandy Ingram John & Judy Paul Marilyn Tisdale Mary Chisolm Lisa Jaubert Mark Paxton Patricia Toups Jane Christensen Soundra Johnson Mark Pearce James Trimble, Jr. Kenton Clark Susan Johnson Genia Pearson Dawn Trotter Mary Clark Bert Jones Joan Penniman John Turner Raymond Coghlan Patricia Jordan Sharon Perez Pat & Charlotte Turnley Rapheal Colar Patricia Kahle Terry Person Rae Vasquez Patricia Cole Manny Kaiser Joanne Peterson Martha Vaughan Mr. & Mrs. James Coleman Judge & Mrs. Stuart Kay Jr Ann Pettit Kathleen Verschoyle Mr. & Mrs. Leon Comeaux Brenda Kelley Mr. & Mrs. David Pipes Joanna Vincent Bayou State Oil Corporation Dr. Judith A. Kelsey Richard Pitcher Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Walker Libby Corry Mr. & Mrs. John Kempf Mr.& Mrs. Lloyd Ponder Daniel & Elizabeth Walsh Heather Cousson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kennedy Melinda Prevost Maud Walsh Mr. & Mrs. William Crays Alex Kent H.G. Prophit, IV Dr. & Mrs. Dan Ward Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crowell Margaret Killingsworth Mr. & Mrs. George Pugh Martha Watson Linda Cummings Mr. & Mrs. Max King Victor Ramirez Morris Weinstein Docia Dalby Bryan Knight Thomas Randolph Marion Weiss Betty Davidson Betty Kolb Paulette Rawdon Dr. & Mrs. Roger West Marie Davidson Walter Korb Hollis Reed Karen Wetzel Clayton Davis Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Kraft Marsha Barr Reed Dixie White Mary Davis Geraldine Kreamer Ellen Reimer Doris White Rosemary Day Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Ashley Rhodes R.D. White Paul Dean Kronenberger Paul & Christine Rhorer Ronald White Mr.& Mrs. Gerald Delaunay Elayne Kuehler Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Rice Debra Willis Markham Dickson, Jr. Dr. Jim & Patia La Cour Barry Richard Russell Willmon Jr Mary Divincenti William Lachaussee Albert & Gay Richert Brenda Wilson Joseph Donchess Tina & Bob Lamb Mr G. F. Riggs Doris Wingate Ruth Doreck Nick Lattimore Emmett Robertson Milton J. Womack Jr Mr. & Mrs. Jim Dowling Karen Laughlin Joe Robideaux Steven & Carla Wooley Jane Dry Ginger Laurent Glen Robinson Sharon Work Andrea Ducros Anne Laville Dr. & Mrs. John Romero, III Madhuri Yadlapati Sylvia Dugas Mrs. Roy H Ledbetter Jr Mr. & Mrs. Edward Paul Young Roxie Dunn William H Lee, II Rottenberg Thomas Zimmer Herbert Dyer Shirley Leggett Suzanne Rouvalis

13 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 Financials Underwriting Interest & Dividends $370,886 $471,145 Production

$595,419

State General Fund Entrepreneurial Endeavors $5,747,301 $1,072,399

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

$2,173,236 Friends of LPB

$2,433,515

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2016 - 2017

REVENUE

State General Fund $5,747,301 Friends of LPB $2,433,515 Corporation for Public Broadcasting $2,173,236 Entrepreneurial Endeavors $1,072,399 Production $595,419 Interest & Dividends $471,145 Underwriting $370,886

Total $12,863,901

14 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 Fundraising & Membership Development

$1,086,067

Management and General

$1,881,489 Programming and Production

$5,971,956

Broadcasting and Engineering

$3,924,389

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2016 - 2017

EXPENDITURES

Programming and Production $5,971,956 Broadcasting and Engineering $3,924,389 Management and General $1,881,489 Fundraising & Membership Development $1,086,067

Total $12,863,901

15 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2017 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 The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting