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ANNUAL REPORT 2015 A LETTER FROM LPB A LETTER FROM PRESIDENT & CEO FRIENDS OF LPB BETH COURTNEY 2015 BOARD CHAIR DONNA EWING

LPB celebrated 40 years of excellence in broadcast- ming our viewers have come to expect from LPB. In 2015, Public Broadcasting celebrated ing in 2015. We paid tribute to those who are a part of Here at LPB, we continued our mission of providing its 40th year. I am pleased to report that LPB’s com- our history with a retrospective look at past programs and the best educational programming throughout the state mitment to the delivery of quality, diverse broadcast- personalities. We also created new content with award of Louisiana in 2015. This attitude permeates all facets ing to the people of Louisiana remains strong. winning programs such as Katrina Ten Years After :A of our station life – from our news shows to our online Without the support of our friends and viewers, Second Life, A Second Chance that aired nationally and resources for teachers in the classroom, from our locally LPB simply could not deliver the superior quality LPB’s Musical Roots: A Look Back. Our long tradi- produced documentaries to our community oriented pro- programming you have come to expect. So how does tion of Louisiana cooking show specials continues with gramming. LPB do it? During the course of a year, the Friends of Hooks, Lies, and Alibis with Chef John Folse and We have constantly found cutting edge ways to bring LPB Board orchestrates several wonderful fundrais- Great American Seafood Cook-Off. LPB to the public. With our free LPB App, the public ers. For example, the Art and Travel Auction raised Our three gubernatorial debates were carried state- can access us on all their devices. We have introduced $53,350 dollars from the sale of 275 items donated wide, providing Louisiana’s citizens an opportunity to LPB Passport to our sustaining members which gives by Louisiana artists. The annual Legends Gala raised make an informed decision about their vote. Programs them the ability to stream years of PBS programming. $170,671 through sponsorships, ticket sales and a si- like Louisiana: The State We’re In and Louisiana And, of course, we have the Louisiana Digital Media Ar- lent auction. This event honors some of our most es- Public Square continue LPB’s commitment to news and chives available to teachers and the public throughout the teemed citizens who have distinguished themselves in community dialogue. state that provides an incredible source of historical and their life’s work and, in doing so, have brought posi- In 2015, we have been confronted with the philosophy cultural information about Louisiana. tive recognition to the state of Louisiana. The hon- of “doing more with less” as we dealt with budget is- I look forward to another successful and productive orees in 2015 were the Honorable , sues that affected the entire state. We have been fortunate year at LPB and believe that we can accomplish great Robert Crais, Joe Dumars, Rolland Golden and Roger to have generous viewer support. Our successful pledge things together. Ogden. drives provided funding to purchase the quality program- This level of fundraising would not be possible without our viewers and benefactors. The tireless ded- ication of the staff of Louisiana Public Broadcasting coupled with the enthusiastic contributions of volun- teers from around the state, who make up the Friends of LPB Board, create the perfect balance in reaching such lofty goals. 2016 marks the final season of Downton Abbey, a Masterpiece program that has drawn one of LPBs largest audiences for five seasons. The future offers an endless choice of quality programming for all ages and all preferences. I personally can’t wait. Please join me in continuing your support of Louisiana Pub- lic Broadcasting.

2 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 A LETTER FROM A LETTER FROM LETA BOARD FOUNDATION FOR CHAIR EXCELLENCE IN GWEN CARTER LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION FOR BOARD CHAIR EXCELLENCE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC CHARLES SPENCER BROADCASTING BOARD

Charles Spencer, Chair 2015 has been a landmark year for LPB. A remarkable The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Mary Joseph, Secretary achievement in broadcasting - 40 years on air! When Broadcasting plays an essential part in assisting LPB Dudley Coates, Treasurer you stop and think what has been accomplished by LPB in continuing its long history of providing the types of Rose Hudson in these four decades, it is almost too much to compre- programming the viewers of Louisiana have come to H. Alston Johnson III hend. expect. Without financial assistance from the Founda- Frank MacArthur Think of the children who have benefitted from the tion, the educational programming and online learn- educational programming – from Sesame Street, Mister ing curriculum for teachers would be very difficult to Rogers’ Neighborhood, and Reading Rainbow to Dan- provide; the high caliber documentaries and cultural iel Tiger, Super WHY!, and Odd Squad. programs about Louisiana would be too costly to make; Think of the cultural and informative documentaries and the news programs that cover the many issues that that have been aired around the country about Louisiana affect our state would be impossible to cover. – Atchafalaya Houseboat, Ernest J. Gaines: Loui- Our board members are stewards with what we siana Stories, and America’s Louisiana Purchase to consider a fiduciary responsibility to help guarantee LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL FRIENDS OF LPB BOARD Katrina: 10 years After, Sunshine by the Stars: Cel- that LPB will continue to thrive and prosper for years to TELEVISION AUTHORITY BOARD ebrating Louisiana’s Music, and Kate Chopin: A Re- come. The Foundation is committed to working along- Donna Ewing, Chair Dan Hare, Vice-Chair Awakening. side LPB to make that a reality. Chris Goudeau, Chair Gwen Carter, Vice-Chair Bill Blackwood, Treasurer As Chair of the Louisiana Educational Television Au- Kathy Kliebert, Secretary Carole Martin Baxter, Secretary thority Board, I see the legacy of the past 40 years as a Glen Kinsey, Immediate Past Robyn Merrick, Immediate Past prelude to the next 40 plus years. We will strive to keep Chair Chair our commitment of broadcasting the highest quality pro- grams and educational outreach LPB viewers expect. Wayne O. Berry Bill Blackwood David Bondy John Denison Fr. James Carter Sloan Deumite Julie Cherry Suzanne Gautier Barbara Decuir Joey Haddad Gwen Guillotte Patti Harper Carolyn Hill Catherine Harrell Robyn Merrick, Friends of LPB Jane Kirkpatrick Representative Judge Jimmy Kuhn Melissa Kyle Ginger Laurent Barry Landry Robert Levy Laura Lindsay Laura Lindsay Scott “Lee” Meredith Randall Mann Robyn Merrick, Friends of LPB Representative Harrison Smith Elizabeth Widhalm

3 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 EVENTS CELEBRATING YEARS

Since 1975, Louisiana Public Broadcasting has been the public televi- also brought in Super WHY!, Princess Presto, Clifford the Big Red Dog, sion network for the state of Louisiana with stations in Alexandria, Baton and Curious George. LPB offered free booths to area non-profit agencies. Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe and Shreveport. LPB is also af- Approximately 40 groups participated including Operation Lifesaver, Our filiated with WLAE-TV in . In addition to its award-winning Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, East Baton Rouge Parish EMS, documentaries about the history and people of Louisiana, LPB is dedi- , LSU Museum of Natural Science, and many more. cated to helping children throughout the state develop their literacy, math In addition to the booths, Thomas, and the characters, the Red Barn Farm and science skills through its numerous educational outreach programs. was there with a petting zoo that was a hit with children and adults alike. Throughout 2015, LPB celebrated its 40th anniversary. To be precise, Over 3,000 people attended LPB’s Family Fun Fest, some driving from LPB signed on the air at 11:58 a.m. on September 6, 1975, but we decided hours away to attend. to make it a year-long celebration. We received “happy anniversary” wish- LPB’s Louisiana Young Heroes Awards celebrated its 20th anniver- es from everyone from Martha Stewart to the Sesame Street Muppets. sary in 2015. Eight more outstanding students in grades 7 through 12 were The culminating event of the year was the biggest single day event that honored with a day of awards, gifts, and a banquet where they first saw LPB has ever hosted: LPB’s Family Fun Fest. With the help of a grant video profiles demonstrating why they were selected for the tribute. from Hit Entertainment, LPB brought Thomas the Tank Engine to Lou- LPB’s Louisiana Legends also celebrated a milestone in 2015 – the isiana. The venue was the John M. Parker Coliseum on the campus of 25th anniversary of the accolade, which spotlights the best and brightest Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. In addition to Thomas, LPB of Louisiana’s sons and daughters who have distinguished themselves in

4 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 In addition to the Louisiana Legends Gala, Friends of LPB held two Downton Abbey-related events. In December, Friends of LPB traveled with a group of Downton Abbey fans to England on a special holiday tour to discover all that fascinates viewers about this popular series. In- cluded was a private visit to Highclere Castle, the home of the “Lord & Lady Grantham” and principal filming location of the series. They visited historic sites in London, Bath, and Oxford led by experts and scholars to explore the manners and customs of the indelible characters, upstairs and downstairs, whom our viewers know so well. Also in December, a group of Friends of LPB was the first to see a preview of the much anticipated new season of Downton Abbey, the most popular series on Louisiana Public Broadcasting and PBS in the last two decades. They enjoyed a leisurely afternoon of tea and delectable pastries with Alastair Bruce, historical advisor for the hit drama series, followed by a special preview of Season 6. a variety of disciplines and have brought prestige to the state. The 2015 LPB continues to connect with its viewers through social media. The honorees were The Honorable Kathleen Blanco, former of Lou- number of fans on the Louisiana Public Broadcasting Facebook page isiana; Robert Crais, award-winning novelist and screenwriter; Joe Du- topped the 12,000 mark in 2015. LPB continues to connect with viewers mars, two-time NBA Champion with the Detroit Pistons; Rolland Golden, through weekly e-newsletters, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Periscope. renowned southern artist, and Roger Ogden, real estate developer, civic LPB looks forward to 2016 with new productions and exciting events leader, and philanthropist. and programming.

5 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 PRODUCTIONS CELEBRATING YEARS LPB had a new production that tied into our 40th anniversary. LPB’s Louisiana Public Square, LPB’s monthly roundtable discussion series, Musical Roots: A Look Back, which premiered in December, was a retro- tackled a number of hot topics during 2015. Topics included: Louisiana spective of some of the best live musical performances captured through- After Ferguson, Dollars per Barrel: Oil Prices and Louisiana, Cancer in out the years. A kaleidoscope of diverse Louisiana musicians was featured, Louisiana, Back on Track: Louisiana Graduates (part of the American including Fats Domino, Beausoleil, Buddy Guy, Wynton Marsalis, Harry Graduate initiative), Innovation Matters, Symbol or Statement: History in Connick, Jr., Buckwheat Zydeco, Louisiana’s LeRoux, Allan Toussaint, Public Places, Louisiana Post-Katrina: A Decade of Difference, Agenda and others. Nick Spitzer, a folklorist and a professor of anthropology and Louisiana, Funding the Future: Early Childhood Opportunities (also part American studies at Tulane University, hosted. of the American Graduate initiative), Living Below the Line, plus a Loui- LPB launched the Louisiana Digital Media Archive on January 20, 2015. siana Public Square, called Election 2015: An Analysis. The LDMA is the first project in the nation to combine the collections of a 2015 was an election year for the Office of Governor of Louisiana. LPB public broadcaster and a state archives. Over 2,000 new videos were added hosted two gubernatorial debates. The first debate was broadcast statewide to the site throughout the year. We now have over 3500 videos available on LPB and on WYES in New Orleans on Wednesday, October 14th. It to the public. Each month, the LDMA highlights a new topic. The top- was carried live from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus, and ics highlighted in 2015 included Black History Month, Women’s History was streamed at lpb.org. Viewers submitted questions for the candidates. Month, the 5th anniversary of the BP Oil Spill, the 10th anniversaries of On Tuesday, November 10th, LPB hosted a gubernatorial run-off debate Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Louisiana Governors, and more. The website in the LPB studios. The debate was between (R) and John – ladigitalmedia.org – makes complete LPB documentaries that tie into the Bel Edwards (D). Both debates engaged many of LPB’s Twitter followers. month’s topic available for viewing throughout the month. LPB premiered two episodes of Louisiana Travels with Charlie Whin- Louisiana: The State Were In, Louisiana’s only statewide news maga- ham in 2015. The first episode debuted in August. Charlie Whinham trav- zine, celebrated its 39th year on the air. The series continued to cover hard- eled throughout the state, visiting the people and places that make Loui- hitting news such as the BP Oil settlement, theater shootings in Lafayette, siana a great tourist destination. From the Gothic Revival Architecture of the anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and medical marijuana. Baton Rouge’s Old State Capitol to the quaint and colorful city of Natchi- Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford also covered lighter topics, such as toches; from the prehistoric earthworks of Poverty Point to the unforget- the Christmas Eve bonfires, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, and the table experience at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana Book Festival. Louisiana Travels made the rounds to these unique locations, showcasing sites no one should miss.

6 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 The second episode of Louisiana Travels with Charlie Whinham As a lead up to the October 3rd broadcast, Baton Rouge Mayor-President launched in December. Charlie hit the road again in a vintage 1966 Chevy “Kip” Holden declared the last week of September as American Graduate Suburban to showcase some of Louisiana’s top travel destinations. He took Week in the Capital City. LPB also recognized over 20 American Gradu- viewers on a photography field trip through the Atchafalaya Basin with ate Champions from the Baton Rouge area at a station event with Mayor world renowned nature photographer C.C. Lockwood. Charlie then went Holden. These individuals work diligently with students in our local com- on safari at the Global Wildlife Center in Folsom. The Global Wildlife munity to support the American Graduate goal of reaching a 90% national Center is the largest free-roaming conservation area in North America that graduation rate by 2020. educates and entertains visitors of all ages. Charlie also visited the Eddie LPB held three weeks of literacy and technology summer camps for 4 Robinson Museum on the campus of Grambling State University, which and 5 year olds. For four year olds, week one focused on literacy and tech- draws football fans and American history buffs from all over the world. nology, while week two focused on math, science, and technology. Five LPB was chosen as one of 34 public media stations to participate in year olds enjoyed a fun-filled week of math, science, and technology. The the American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen initiative. The American camps utilized successfully tested programs to help 4 - and 5-year-olds de- Graduate dropout prevention program is supported by the Corporation for velop the literacy, technology, science and math skills needed to transform Public Broadcasting and allows LPB to identify people and organizations them into super reading heroes! that are helping decrease the high school dropout rate in the communities Another timely LPB production this year was Katrina Ten Years After: it serves. A Second Life A Second Chance. The program that premiered on LPB LPB was featured twice during the national American Graduate Day right before the 10th anniversary of . It looks back at 2015 broadcast, the only station in the country receiving this amount of those ill-fated days and how, ten years later, the city of New Orleans has attention. A “mini-doc” about the LSU College of Engineering’s XCITE achieved what seemed almost unimaginable a decade ago – the resurrec- STEM Camp for high school girls and a live studio interview with members tion of one of America’s most beloved cities. It was something that no of the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition was produced by LPB. The American one had ever witnessed before - images of what appeared to be the total Graduate Day 2015 broadcast aired on over 100 public media stations in destruction of a major American city. Many of Katrina’s survivors will 138 national markets including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. never return to New Orleans. But others—both long-time residents and new arrivals have come together, determined to rebuild their city—maybe better than before... because it’s home.

7 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 EDUCATION CELEBRATING YEARS LPB’s Educational Services Department had a busy 2015. Through Using the weeklong Odd Squad Camp curriculum associated with two Digital Learning Fests, LPB provided two hours of fun, hands-on, the PBS KIDS series Odd Squad, LPB partnered with the Exxon-Mobil educational activities for children, parents, and teachers using PBS digi- YMCA in Baton Rouge to offer a “Be the Agent” summer camp for tal media. They were held in East Baton Rouge Parish at the Freeman forty 5 to 7 year old children. The camp helped the children develop Matthews Head Start, and in New Orleans at the Dolores T. Aaron Char- early math skills through structured group activities, interactive content, ter School. Each Fest consisted of adult participants learning how to and games and crafts. teach children using devices such as iPads, smart phones, and comput- LPB continued the partnership with Entergy of New Orleans to pro- ers. The children watched their favorite educational PBS shows, read vide monthly teacher professional development to teachers at 10 child- books, and did hands-on activities. LPB provided a mobile lab of iPads care centers in New Orleans. The monthly sessions showed teachers and laptop computers. A portion of the Fest was devoted to teaching how to effectively use the resources of the popular PBS children’s pro- parents how to effectively work with their children using the PBS me- gram Sid the Science Kid to teach preschoolers how to think like scien- dia resources. During the remainder of the Fest, parents interacted with tists and conduct age-appropriate science activities. their children implementing what they learned and receiving suggestions With funding from Verizon, LPB partnered with the Sulfur Library to improve their interactions. Parents received apps for mobile devices, to provide Dinosaur Train activities at the Literacy Library Kick-off at books, and take-home materials including effective parenting tips. Harbor Edge Pavilion in Calcasieu Parish. Parents and children learned LPB hosted a six-hour hands-on SciGirls workshop for local educa- how to access the PBS KIDS apps on mobile devices. Super WHY! tors attending the joint Louisiana Science Teachers and Louisiana As- made a special appearance at the event. sociation of Teachers of Math Conference to learn and practice proven In October, LPB was awarded a grant by the Walmart Family Foun- strategies for engaging girls (and boys) in STEM (science, technology, dation to implement a Success in the Workplace program. With this engineering and math). SciGirls is an Emmy-award winning PBS KIDS grant, LPB is partnering with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton television series and website dedicated to changing the way millions of Rouge to establish the core instructional content that will update clients’ girls think about STEM. Teachers left with access to online resources work and technology skills to meet current employment expectations and creative ideas for engaging children in STEM such as building a such as, preparing online applications and resumes, online job searches, bouyant deep sea diver, wiring a dough creature to light up a room, and and computer and technology skills. This program will help provide many more fun educational ideas. career opportunities for the unemployed in eight parishes in the Ba-

8 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 ton Rouge region who have barriers to employment and need assistance. These include the chronically unemployed, seniors re-entering the work- force, and new arrivals into the country. The content is being delivered through online videos, face-to-face interaction, hands-on activities, and via workbook and online activities. In November, LPB continued what has become an annual tradition of family-friendly screenings with the cost of admission being a dona- tion to a local charity. This year, on the Monday before Thanksgiving, LPB hosted two screenings of new Bob the Builder episodes before they aired on LPB. Cost of admission was a donation of a non-perishable food item for Mighty Moms, a local organization that provides needy school children bags of food for the weekends. We were able to collect several large boxes of food to help the agency in their mission. In addi- tion to watching Bob the Builder, the children made a Thanksgiving craft to take home, and received Bob the Builder stickers, pencils, and coloring pages.

9 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 AWARDS On Wednesday, December 2nd, at their annual meeting and luncheon in Baton Rouge, the Coun- cil for a Better Louisiana presented LPB with an award. LPB President/CEO Beth Courtney ac- cepted the award which stated, “CABL recogniz- es Louisiana Public Broadcasting for 20 years of partnership producing debates that further the civ- il discourse on issues of importance to Louisiana.” Following the award presentation, Governor-elect was the guest speaker.

LPB EARNS SUNCOAST EMMY AWARD

Louisiana Public Broadcasting earned an Emmy Saturday, December 5 at the 2015 NATAS Sun- coast Emmy Awards in Fort Lauderdale, Flor- ida. The Emmy was awarded in the Interstitial category for a story on the 25th Anniversary of the movie Steel Magnolias. The critically-ac- claimed film was shot mostly in Natchitoches. Congratulations to LPB producer Charlie Whin- ham and photographer/editor Rex Q. Fortenber- ry on the award-winning production.

10 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 2015 UNDERWRITERS SHOWS SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC SQUARE NATCHITOCHES: A TRI-CENTENNIAL ATCHAFALAYA HOUSEBOAT SUMMER OF BIRDS LPB would like to thank all the companies and individuals who supported public television in Louisiana by underwriting LPB programs and events. Acadian Companies Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission Adams and Reese McGlinchey Stafford, LLC AllBrands.com Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Bernard Duhon, LLC Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Baton Rouge Area Foundation Paragon Casino Resort CenturyLink Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Community Coffee Querbes & Nelson East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library Southland Safety Entergy Corporation Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau/ ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Visit Lake Charles Kilpatrick Companies Stine Lumber LCTA Workers’ Comp Verizon Foundation Louisiana Companies Visit Baton Rouge Louisiana Forestry Association Walker Percy Weekend Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program WRKF Public Radio Baton Rouge Louisiana Strawberry Marketing and Promotion Board Zigler Foundation

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11 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 MAJOR DONORS

Charles & Sally Moffet Esther Martin Floyd Visitors Bureau Nell & Victor Perry W. Ross Foote Michael Neustrom Rawlston Phillips, Jr William & Joellyn Gallmann Ann & George Newton Lynne & Jeff Pisto Kit Gamble Donald Nimis Mr. & Mrs. W Harrison Smith Drs. Mary Sue & Ron Garay Mr. & Mrs. John B Noland Mary N. Smith Suzanne Gautier Roger Ogden Josef Sternberg Memorial Fund Ms. Katherine G Gilliland Mr. & Mrs. John O’Neal Joyce M Thibodeaux Gray Plantation Michael & Laura Palmintier Mr. & Mrs. Charles Valluzzo Graystone Consulting Mr. & Mrs. Boyd Parker Joanna Wurtele William Davis Green Mr. & Mrs. Hank Perret Society Nanette Gremillion Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Perry Jr. PRODUCER ($1,000 - $2,499) John M & Bonnie W Guice Foun- J Christopher Pilley & Associ- Mr. & Mrs. P. Michael Adkins dation ates, L.L.C. Mr. & Mrs. Sam Agnew The J. D. Guillory Jr. Charitable The Powers Foundation Inc. Toni Aguillard Fund Robert Radcliff William C. Woolf Foundation Deborah Amy & Dennis G. Sullivan Drs. Jagdish & Padmini Gupta Sue & Bob Rainer Dee Dee Reilly PATRON ($5,000-$9,999) Anderson Feazel Management, Inc Virginia & Joey Haddad Dr. Edgar Reed RoyOMartin Mrs. Shirley Adamson Anne James Hair Salon Dianne Hampton Jennifer Eplett & Attaway Foundation Mr. & Mrs. D. Charles Antrobus Donna Hanner Michael Ricca Louisiana Healthcare Connections Dr. & Mrs. James Carter Dr. & Mrs. William Arceneaux Nita K. Harris Mr. & Mrs. Charles Richard Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Coates Chesapeake Energy Corp. Dr. & Mrs. Johnny Armstrong Delton Harrison Charles & Kay Richard Family Chevron John B. Atkins Foundation Haynie Family Foundation Fund The Hendrick Family Foundation Dr. Sally Clausen Mr. & Mrs. G.W. Baldwin Richard & Peggy Hebert Joseph Rohal Louisiana Lottery Corporation JPMorgan Chase Mike Baumann Bruce J. Heim Foundation Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Mr. & Mrs. W. Elton Kennedy Bayou State Oil Corporation Mrs. Sam B Hicks, III Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Rotenberg Acadian Companies Kennedy Rice Mill Beaulieu Plantation Paula Hoffman Susan Sample Paragon Casino Resort LA Independent Pharmacies Assc. Mr. Terry W. Bennett Peggy & Bob Holladay Linda Saurage Ada B. Vincent LHC Group Dr. Ellen Berg Joanne Hummer Dr. & Mrs. Robert Schwendiman Mr. & Mrs. James Richardson Best Western Richmond Inn & Anna L Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Charles Schwing The Goins Family Fund Jennifer & Sean Reilly Suites Robbie & Laurie James Mr. & Mrs. Gray Sexton Cheniere Energy, Inc The Scott Foundation Bindursky Family Charitable Trust Deanna Jeter Carl Shetler Stephanie Smith Mr. & Mrs .William Blake Amanda Johnson Stephen Shirley Answer Quick Don Wallace Katherine Blewett Jones Walker LLP Mr. & Mrs. Frank Simoneaux Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Blanco The Wheless Foundation Ms. Kathy Boone Mary Shaddock Jones Skinner Land LLC Willis-Knighton Health System Dr. & Mrs. Gardiner Bourque Mary & Cheney Joseph Bertie Deming Smith Deborah Glaviana Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bowsher Mary Ellen & Phillip Juban Mary Smith Calvin Braxton Mr. William M. Brackney Juban Insurance Group Spectra Energy Gas Transmis- Special Children’s Foundation ADVOCATE ($2,500 - $4,999) Paula & Phil Brantley Denise Kessler sion Co. Erica Allain Sue Brignac Kay Kirkpatrick Morgan Stanley Leith Lindow Family Albemarle Foundation Barbara Burge Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Kuhn Emily Douglass Stewart John E. Settle, Jr. Steven Alferi Richard & Nancy Carr Sandra Leake Stirling Properties Jane Ann Atkinson Michelle Carriere Mrs. William Ledet Cecil Talley Harry Avant Ma Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Carter Mr. & Mrs. Robert Levy Amy & Tim Temple B R & R Foundation Colleen & John Chappuis Laura & Wendell Lindsay Rev. & Mrs. James Theus Lee & Carole Baxter Christus Schumpert Health System Long Law Firm Dr. Jack E Thielen Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Borgmeyer Citizens Bank & Trust Louisiana Nursing Home Assc Cynthia Thomas Victoria Brock Mr. & Mrs. John E. Clark Emma Ludvich David Thornton David & Marti Bryant Linda Clark Ruth McGregor Jennifer Trahan Philip Coane Allen Fort Colley Suzie & Robert McKenzie Alan & Cathy Troy Community Trust Bank Mr. & Mrs. Percy Comeaux Mrs. William McLeod University of LA at Lafayette Mr. & Mrs. Evan D Curtis John Coon, Jr. McMains Foundation Albert Verret Mr. James E. Davison Beth Courtney McNeese Foundation Roland and Katharine Volk Susan Dawson Dr. & Mrs. Ernie Cowger Linda Martin Ms. Eloise Yerger Wall Dr. Robert T. Grissom Cox Communications Helen Matthews Dr. & Mrs. Dan Ward Mr. O.L. Harper Mr. & Mrs. David Cromwell Carmel W Mask Dr. & Mrs. William Watkins Robert Hewlett Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crowell John Maxwell Elizabeth Weggeman Philip Isherwood Dr. & Mrs. William Davis Jr. Arthur Miller Dr. & Mrs. William Weldon Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Kent Gary Delatte Randall Mills Ernestine Westbrook Kris & Jane Kirkpatrick John Denison Jeanne Mintz R. Douglas White Mrs. Betty Kolb John Ed Dilworth Roseanne Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. John Whitson James Knoepp Edward & Rickey Domingues Charles Moffett Dr. & Mrs. Patrick Widhalm Richard & Joan Launey Mr. & Mrs. John M. Douthat Richard Morgan Mr. Michael Woods Mr. & Mrs. Claude Leach Keith Durousseau Marjorie Morrison Carolyn Woosley LUBA Workers’ Comp Encana Oil & Gas Inc Willie Mount Ms. Terry Worthy Mr. & Mrs. Frank McArthur II Donna & Terry Ewing Mr. & Mrs. William T. Murphy, III Carol Yarbrough James Ingram Martin Philip Fabacher Frances G. Murrell Joseph F. Yoder Fund Mr. & Mrs. Bill Miller Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Falgout, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. Ike Muslow Richard & Elaine Zuschlag Mr. & Mrs. Saul Mintz Ginger & Glenn Flournoy Natchitoches Area Convention &

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Mr. & Mrs. Carl J. Burmeister Foster, Jr. Margaret Killingsworth Mr. & Mrs. R. Joseph Naus Judge & Mrs. John Simon Mary Helen Burns Nilgun Frengell Mr. & Mrs. Steve Kimbrell Mrs. Barbara Newman Mr. & Mrs. Warren L. Singer Judge Robert Y. Butler Barbara Friedman Brian King Julia Mac Nicholl Dr. Larry E. Slay Walsh and Gary Byerly Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Frost Bruce N. Kirkpatrick Josephine Nixon Daniel Small Alice D. Camp John & Ildi Gajda Kay Kirkpatrick Dr. Thomas M. Nosser Mr. & Mrs. David P. Smith Mr. Brent Campanella Judith I. Galetar Dorcas Kirspel James O’Beirne Jane Snyder Faye Cannahan Jay & Kelly Gardner Drs. Jason & Lacy Knowles Patsy O’Brien Ann Sparkman Peggy Cappiello Hal Garrison Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Kraft Roy H. Odom, Jr. Ann Spikes Mr. C.R. Carstens Glenn Gilmore Mrs. Geraldine Kreamer Dan & Kathy O’Leary Mrs. Klara Stanitz Ms. Katharine R. Caruthers Mr. Frank Godchaux Jimmy Kuhn Donna & Neal Onedane Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Stewart Ms. Clari Cassels Joseph Goerner Ms. Donna M. Lafleur Mrs. Kathleen Ory Betty A. Stone Mr. Wyatt Chancey Mr. W. Roland Goetzman Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Lamar Ronald Padgett Mr. & Mrs. Gene Stout Ms. Toni Aguillard Jane Chassot Marc Goldstein Richard Lantron Ernest Padgett Marvin D. Stratton Ashley Albert Douglas Chesson Clarence Gordon Ms. Carolyn Lapoint Marianne B. Parker Barbara M. Strawitz Steve Alford Jane Christensen Diana Greenough Mrs. F.E. Lauricella Rod A. Parker David C. Strick Ruth M. Allard Peggy Churchman Mr. & Mrs. Sam N. Gregorio Ms. Mary Lavigne Mr. & Mrs. Boyd Parker Mr. Jim Taylor Ms. Jo Ann Alley Tina Clark Leonard Gremillion Mrs. James Laville Mr. & Mrs. Keith D. Paterson, Jr. The Felterman Foundation Mr. Lawrence J. Arena Kenton Clark Gray Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Drake Lee David Patterson The Rev. & Mrs. James Theus Glen Armand Larry Clements Mr. & Mrs. Guy W. Griffin Mr. Clyde C. Lester, Jr. Myrtis Pauling Carolyn J. Thomas Ida Aucoin Anne Collette Mr. & Mrs. Michael Groves David & Patricia Lewis Mark J. Paxton Dr. & Mrs. John Thomas Kara Baggett Nancy R. Conner Irma E. Guerra Viki Lindley Joy McKinnis Pearce Kathy Thompson Barbra Bankens Mr. & Mrs. C.D. Constantinides Leah Guerry Janet Lingo Nancy Penn Pam Tomme Lorraine Barnard Mr. Paul J. Conzelmann Ms. Jaret Guidry Rose & Gerald Long Drs. Harold & Cherri Penton, Jr. Mr. Loubert Trahan Dr. Bryan G. Barootes John Coon, Jr. Carol C. Guidry Kelly Longwell Mr. & Mrs. Louis W. Peters David & Coco Treppendahl Mr. & Mrs. A. David Barry Ms. Charlotte Corkran Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Helen N. Loos Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin M. Peters Linda H. Truchel Ms. Annette Barton Christine A. Corocos Guilbeaux Dr. & Mrs. Micheal Madden Mr. Fred Petersen Pat & Charlotte Turnely Mr. & Mrs. John Bateman Mr. James Cotelingam Drs. Jagdish & Padmini Murry Magness Margaret Phelps Mrs. Bert Turner Anna Bayne Thomas Cotton Gupta Main Street Exchange Millie Pixley John Turner & Jerry Fisher Ms. Janice Beam Marvin Crane Sarah Habetz Kim Malmay Tami Price Mr. & Mrs. P.D. Tuttle Mr. & Mrs. Roby Bearden Ms. Nancy Crawford Liz Hampton Mr. & Mrs. Ory Marrioneaux Teddy R. Price Barbara Unkel Nelda Beaud Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Crawford Karolyn Hardway Helen Matthews Veda C. Pruitt Henry Walker Mr. Elton J. Beaullieu, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William Crays Dan Hare Jane Ellen Mayo David & Erika Rabalais John & Carol Wallin Mr. Terry W. Bennett Raymond Cumas Sandy Harlow Marian McClendon Buddy & Lauren Ragland Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Walsh Ms. Ann Berry Mr. Bland S. Currie Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Harper George E. McGovern, III Irene Ragona Judge Donald Walter Julie Bertrand Ms. Mary C. Davis Dr. Edward Harrison Sr. Mr. & Mrs. W. Shelby Mrs. Suzanne Rainer Dr. & Mrs. Dan R. Ward Henry W. Bethard Mrs. Paul M. Davis Ms. Evelyn K. Hayes McKenzie Leah Ramsaur Leslie Ware Mr. Benjamin Beville Dr. & Mrs. William Davis, Jr. Ms. Mary Sue A. Hayes Dr. & Mrs. Edward Paulette Rawdon Patricia J. Watson Diane Bienasz Jill Dawson Richard & Holley McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. John R. Reed Ralph Webb Bill & Martha Bigler Mr. & Mrs. John W. Day Haymaker Mrs. Wiliam McLeod Dr. & Mrs. David B. Regan Marion Weiss Carol Bird Barbara & Winston Decuir Mr. & Mrs. Cordell Haymon Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Rice Naomi Wells Thomas K. Black, Jr. Gery Delatte Richard & Peggy Hebert McManus Dr. & Mrs. Joe C. Rice Dr. & Mrs. Roger G. West James Blackburn Mr. Kevin Denais Ms. Rita Herrington Catherine McVea Deborah Richard Mrs. Dixie B. White Bill & Chris Blackwood Paula Desoto Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hertwig Ms. Robyn M. Merrick Donnie Richard Denise Williams Shannon Blakeman Sloan Deumite Mr. Kenneth Hill Lauren J. Mickey Charles J. Richardson Russel W. Willmon, Jr. Marcia Blanchard Tyrona Devalcourt-Malloy Mr. W. James Hill, III Robert Miller Dr. & Mrs. Albert Richert Helen Worthington Mr. Thomas J. Boagni Terence Dillon Mr. & Mrs. Hal H. Hinchliffe Mrs. Harriet Babin Miller Becky & Richard Rivet Mr. & Mrs. James E. Wyche, III Ms. Nona Bobo Mrs. Neida H. Dilworth Joy Hodges Carolyn Miller Mary Robbins Mr. & Mrs. Don R. Yeager Davoda Bollinger Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Dodson Rose Marie Hoffman Mr. Joe T. Miller Mrs. JE Robeau, Jr. Henrietta Yoder Mr. Boysie Bollinger Mr. David B. Donald Janette Holcomb Ms. Jane Miller Mr. & Mrs. E.E. Roberts, Jr. Matha Young Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Borgmeyer Ruth Doreck Jane Honeycutt Dale W. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Glen Robinson Mr. James D. Young John Boulet Ms. Kathryn Dreher Sandra Horn Mr. & Mrs. Terry H. Miller John Robinson Kurt Young Kenneth Boulton Bernadette Drewrey Wayne Howard Morris Mintz Oliver Robinson, III Thomas Zimmer Ms. Elaine B. Bradley Shannon T. Duhon Mrs. Rose Johnson Hudson Nancy Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Karl A. Roider, Jr. David & Melinda Zolzer Henry L. Brener Ms. Rosa Dunn Mrs. Gaye Ingram M.L. Monzingo Suzanne Rollins Paula De La Bretonne Mrs. Cynthia Dupree Ms. Louise Jackson Don & Carol Moore Mart St. Romain Johnny Bridges Dr. & Mrs. Herbert Dyer Lisa Jaubert David Moore Suzanne Rouvalis Frank & Suzzane Bright Janet Easley Ms. Mary L. Johnson Vernon Moret Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Royer Pamela N. Brister Glenda Edwards David Johnson Miss. Phyllis Morgan Ed Rundell Mr. Mayo J. Broussard Ms. Ann M. Eisen Johnny Johnson Mrs. Marjorie Morrison Mrs. Victor A. Sachse, III Judge Marcus A. Encana Oil & Gas Billy Johnson J.C. Morrison Frank Sadler Broussard, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Randy Ewing Melissa Johnston Shaun Morton Paula Sample Charles Brown Cynthia Fayard Robert Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Moser Mr. & Mrs. Charles Schwing Gloria Brown Dr. & Mrs. Ray Ferrell, Jr. Mr. Joseph E. Juban Dr. & Mrs. Julius Mullins Dorthy Scobee Mr. & Mrs. Phil Brown Dr. Beth Finch Patricia Kahle Ms. Susan L. Murov Roger K. Seals Joseph Brown John Folse Mr. Manny Kaiser Mr. & Mrs. William T. Murphy, Ms. Shirley A. Sellers Jane W. Brown Mr. Ison G. Fontenot Reta S. Kasper III Jerry & Beverly Shea Mr. & Mrs. C. Henry Bruder Jodie Fontenot Ms. Heloise Kaunan Mr. & Mrs. D. Denis Murrell Mary Shelton Ms. Deidre Buller Peggy Fortier Drew Keahey Ms. Sherie Muslow Jennifer Shuffler Dr. & Mrs. William Burgmeyer Governor & Mrs. Murphy J. Elizabeth & Doug Keith Ita Nassar Gatha Simmons

13 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 FINANCIALS

Underwriting Interest & Dividends $401,185 $1,274,423 State General Fund

$5,569,377 Production

$842,506

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2015

REVENUE Entrepreneurial Endeavors State General Fund $5,569,377 $1,724,802 Friends of LPB $2,742,366 Corporation for Public Broadcasting $2,230,696 Entrepreneurial Endeavors $1,724,802 Production $842,506 Interest & Dividends $1,274,423 Underwriting $401,185

Total $14,785,355 Corporation for Public Broadcasting Friends of LPB $2,230,696 $2,742,366

14 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 CELEBRATING YEARS

Fundraising & Membership Development

$1,053,781

Management and General

$2,120,014 Programming and Production

$7,410,455 LPB FISCAL YEAR 2015

EXPENDITURES

Programming and Production $7,410,455 Broadcasting and Engineering $4,201,105 Management and General $2,120,014 Fundraising & Membership Development $1,053,781

Broadcasting and Engineering Total $14,785,355

$4,201,105

15 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2015 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