ANNUAL REPORT

2019 A LETTER FROM LPB A LETTER FROM PRESIDENT & CEO LOUISIANA BETH COURTNEY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY BOARD CHAIR VALENCIA BURTON

t has been my pleasure to serve as Chairman of the Louisiana ear Friends, Educational Television Authority this year! Working alongside my fellow board members and the staff of Louisiana Public Broad- The year 2019 will be forever remembered by the worldwide casting has allowed me to grow in the mist of compassionate, pandemic that followed it. Looking back on what we now see as generous stewards. I have seen first-hand the tremendous good normal times, LPB produced outstanding new documentaries in 2019 that LPB’s Education Services Department does leveling the play- including In the Blind, a story of duck hunting and environmental ing field by providing free resources to communities statewide. stewardship, and Seize & Secure: The Battle for La Fière, the dra- This year LPB, thanks to a grant from the Corporation for Public matic story of a little known battle for a bridge serving as a critical Broadcasting, was able to conduct Ready to Learn workshops in route for allies on D-Day, produced in partnership with the National the 70802 zip code, an area of Baton Rouge that has struggled World War II Museum. economically. The interactive camps for students and parents, and We continued our tradition of presenting timely news and public professional development opportunities for teachers are helping affairs stories and discussions important to the citizens of our state participants learn new skills in a fun way, especially STEM skills on Louisiana: The State We’re In and Louisiana Public Square, through both hands-on activities and PBS KIDS playpad games. and we celebrated our Louisiana Young Heroes and Louisiana This year, LPB has also charted a course to stay in step with the Legends. digital revolution and is actively investing in technology advance- Shifting technologies saw an increase in digital delivery of pro- ments. A leader in election coverage, LPB presented important grams. PBS Digital Studios sponsored Good Gumbo, as a sequel forums with the Governor’s debates to help the citizens of Louisi- to our popular Nourish, our first digital series. Excellence is what ana choose our next leader. The broadcast of former Governor remains our defining goal, no matter the platform of delivery. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco’s funeral services reminded Louisian- We hope you agree that this 44th year on air was a high point for ans of the lifetime of public service of our first female Governor. Louisiana Public Broadcasting, and that it is followed by many more As we begin 2020 and navigate uncertainties together, I trust years of excellence in a post-COVID environment! that LPB will continue to provide new ways to inspire children eager to learn and prepare them to conquer any challenge, equip parents and teachers with proven content that builds abilities and relationships, as well as entertain and inform all of us with innova- tive programs and timely important news to keep our citizens safe.

LPB broadcasts on the following television stations. Baton Rouge WLPB-DT 27.1, 27.2, 27.3 LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY BOARD Monroe KLTM-DT 13.1, 13.2, 13.3 Valencia Burton, Chairperson Lake Charles Conrad Comeaux, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Tina S. Holland, Secretary KLTL-DT 18.1, 18.2, 18.3 Christopher J. Wegmann, Treasurer Lafayette Kathy Kliebert, Immediate Past Chairperson KLPB-DT 24.1, 24.2, 24.3 Bob Emmert, Friends Chairperson

Shreveport Gwendolyn “Gigi” Carter KLTS-DT 24.1, 24.2, 24.3 Julie Cherry Alexandria Millard F. “Sonny” Cranch Eartha Cross KLPA-DT 33.1, 33.2, 33.3 Sydni Dunn New Orleans Nikki Godfrey WLAE-DT 32.1, 32.2, 32.3 Nancy S. Harrelson Local cable channels may vary. David Tatman

2 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2019 A LETTER FROM A LETTER FROM 2019 FLPB BOARD FOUNDATION FOR CHAIRMAN EXCELLENCE IN BOB EMMERT LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD CHAIR CHARLES SPENCER

riends of LPB is made up of thousands of members from across he members of the Foundation Board continued during the the state of Louisiana who support and advance the mission 2019 fiscal year to monitor the performance of the endowment of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (Louisiana Educational Television investment portfolio and to ensure that it adhered to the guidelines Authority) to provide excellent television and educational program- detailed in the FELPB Investment Policy Statement. Specifically, ming. The majority of contributions come directly from viewers, and that Policy mandates the portfolio to be broadly diversified across in 2019, resulted in $1,145,280 being transferred to LPB. Our ambi- global equity, fixed income and alternative asset classes, with tious “20,000 Friends for 2020” campaign that was begun in 2018 the objective of capital growth in excess of inflation and desired saw us get closer to our goal in 2019 with the addition of 2,182 new spending. Our portfolio advisor, who is charged with strategy members for a total of 16,544. development and daily oversight of the mix of investment strate- Throughout 2019, the staff, along with the 200 dedicated volun- gies, performed well during this period. The portfolio continues to teers of Friends of LPB, produced on-air pledge drives, implemented benefit from fiscal year 2019 initiatives to drive investment costs new fundraising efforts, and produced the signature annual event lower over time. - the Louisiana Legends Gala & Auction. With the support of the With regard to fiscal 2019 investment performance, the endow- Friends of LPB Board of Directors, we launched the Chairman’s Chal- ment continued it’s positive trajectory. Despite a recession scare at lenge to increase revenue by $200,000 each year through 2023 the tail end of calendar 2018, the endowment participated nicely and this goal is well underway with the introduction of our quarterly in the capital markets recovery in the first half of 2019 and at the raffles. Thanks to our dedicated sponsors, RoyOMartin, Optimize conclusion of the 2019 fiscal year, reached a high water mark for EGS, Generac and Ryan Honda, we generated over $175,000. the portfolio. Members were excited about the chance to win a new car, a The work of the FELPB Board has become more vital than ever $10,000 Delta Air Lines gift card, a whole-house generator and a due to the ongoing economic consequences of the coronavirus $5,000 Amazon gift card! The positive response from our members pandemic which recently arose. As we entered calendar 2020, we and viewers was overwhelming. could not have imagined the forces that have shaped our society Over 450 guests attended the 29th Annual Louisiana Legends and the associated impact to the global capital markets. However, Awards Gala on May 9 at Louisiana’s Old State Capitol. The hon- against a backdrop of tremendous uncertainty, the Foundation orees were Todd Graves, American entrepreneur and founder and continues to grow and remains in a strong financial position. CEO of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers; Denise Lewis Patrick, writer and editor of children’s books; Roy O. Martin III, CEO, President FOUNDATION FOR and CFO of RoyOMartin; Newton Thomas, founder of the Newtron EXCELLENCE IN Group, a leader in industrial electric and instrumentation; and LOUISIANA PUBLIC Rebecca Vizard, internationally renowned textile artist. Since the BROADCASTING BOARD Gala’s inception in 1990, Friends of LPB has recognized 144 out- standing Louisianans for their achievements and contributions to the Charles Spencer, Chairperson state. Through the generous support of 2019 Gala sponsors, guests, Mary T. Joseph, Secretary and auction patrons, $225,000 was raised to support LPB. Dr. William Arceneaux, Our mission is to cultivate members, funds, and resources to maxi- Director mize the benefits of LPB’s programming for all citizens in our state and beyond. LPB remains a leader in public broadcasting with a fo- Bill Blackwood cus on making a meaningful impact in communities large and small, Sally Clausen especially now. As we look ahead to our 45th year, Friends of LPB is Barbara DeCuir fiercely committed to our loyal viewers and will continue to provide Rose J. Hudson vital news and information as we face the year together. H. Alston Johnson III Frank McArthur FRIENDS OF LPB BOARD Darrel Papillion Bob Emmert, Chairperson Therese Nagem, Treasurer Dr. William Weldon​ Bo Harris, Vice-Chairperson Rae Vasquez, Immediate EX OFFICIO Cathy Seymour, Secretary Past Chairperson NON-VOTING MEMBERS President and CEO, LPB Cheri Ausberry Seth Irby Jennifer Maggio Walter Rudd Beth Courtney Emily Babineaux Jay Johnson Sondra Mott-Long Carol Shadoin Ayres Bradford Anne Kennedy Jim McCrery Howard White Chairperson, LETA Matt Dardenne April Kirwan Adrienne Moore Lela Mae Wilkes Valencia Burton Newt Dorsett Ann Knapp Dr. Peggy Murphy Ann Wilkinson Chairperson, Friends of LPB Tanya Henderson Robert Levy Jimmy Oustalet Bob Emmert

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Louisiana Public Broadcasting, once again, established itself as In profiled many of those running for offices including those seeking an industry leader in creating nationally recognized, award-win- election to the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary ning, multi-platform content across a broad array of genres, includ- Education. LPB’s Press Club and Newsmakers featured candidates, ing news and public affairs, history, food, arts and culture. Whether political consultants and pollsters. it was mainstay LPB programs, such as Louisiana: The State We’re LPB and the Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL) hosted two live In, now in its 43rd year of production; Louisiana Public Square, a gubernatorial debates. The Louisiana Governor’s Debate – 2019 public forum for civil dialogue and debate; Art Rocks!, highlighting allowed voters statewide the chance to hear all three candidates. Louisiana’s unique arts and culture; or original productions co-pro- Broadcast live from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the event duced in collaboration with independent producers and respected was also live-streamed on our website, Facebook page, YouTube national entities, LPB’s projects continue to stand out. page and our App. In the weeks leading up to the debate, resi- 2019 was a pivotal election year for Louisiana and LPB covered dents were invited to submit questions for the candidates to answer the elections in several significant ways. Voters went to the polls to during the debates. The Louisiana Governor’s Debate – 2019: decide on a number of issues and offices including Governor. LPB The Runoff was held in the LPB Studios and the event was widely used its many resources and statewide partnerships to accomplish watched across all of LPB’s platforms. After John Bel Edwards won two goals: increase voter turnout and provide forums that allowed re-election, LPB teamed up with the Reilly Center for Media & Public voters to hear from the candidates themselves. Louisiana Public Affairs at LSU Manship School of Mass Communication for a public Square: Engaging Louisiana looked at ways to encourage more forum looking back at the lessons learned during the election cycle. residents to be active in the political process and vote. Louisiana Representatives from each of the three campaigns took part. The Public Square: Resetting Louisiana explored which issues were event was also taped for December’s Louisiana Public Square: most critical to the future of our state. Louisiana: The State We’re Election Reflection.

4 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2019 LPB’s timely news and public affairs programs, present in-depth coverage of issues facing the citizens and communities of our state. Louisiana Public Square is LPB’s monthly public affairs program, providing citizens a forum to voice their opinions and concerns about issues affecting Louisiana, and to pose questions to leading experts and key decision makers. The goal is to encourage civic engagement and civil discourse – the foundation of a strong democ- racy. Subjects this year included: The Value of Teachers; Beyond the Minimum Wage; What are the Odds? Sports Betting in Louisiana; The Penalty of Death; Sinking Louisiana; Legislative Wrap 2019; Youth & Guns; Engaging Louisiana; Resetting Louisiana; Tariff Ten- sions; Cultivating Food Security; and Election Reflection 2019. The episode, Tariff Tensions, was recorded remotely, at the Coughlin- Saunders Performing Arts Center in Alexandria, and was free and open to the public. The program presented a discussion between residents from the Alexandria area and experts from Louisiana’s economic sectors, who examined the challenges of the trade war with China. Arts Initiative. Louisiana: The State We’re In (SWI), LPB’s long-running LPB also upheld its strong legacy of creating award-winning weekly, award-winning newsmagazine, combines in-depth cover- documentaries and other original productions. In commemora- age about the important issues in the state along with expert analysis tion of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, LPB collaborated with the of those issues. Veteran award-winning reporter André Moreau, National World War II Museum in New Orleans to produce the Managing Editor and Co-Anchor of the broadcast, was joined by Suncoast Emmy award-winning documentary, Seize & Secure: The another veteran award-winning reporter, Natasha Williams, who Battle for La Fière. Capturing the La Fière story for the first time in began as Co-Anchor in January. SWI stories tackled critical issues documentary form, the LPB production relies on first-hand accounts on healthcare, education, the state budget and more. Since its incep- of paratroopers and glidermen who battled their way across the tion in 1976, SWI has been a leader in coverage of the Louisiana Norman countryside to secure the small, stone La Fière bridge and Legislature. Its goal has always been to explain how legislation will causeway - even returning to Normandy to walk the battlefields with affect the lives of the people of the state. The program also features the heroic men who fought there. The fight for the La Fière causeway stories on the art, culture, people and places that make Louisiana so and bridge is regarded as one of the bloodiest small arms battles in unique. U.S. military history. The National World War II Museum recorded In celebration of Louisiana’s internationally renowned opera tal- interviews more than a decade ago as part of its effort to docu- ent, LPB produced, A Starry Night featuring famed soprano Lisette ment oral history from war veterans while they were still living. Mark Oropesa in March of 2019. Oropesa, joined celebrated tenor Paul Harmon (NCIS, The West Wing, Chicago Hope) narrates, with Groves, baritone Brandon Hendrickson, and the LSU Symphony an original music score by Lauren Buchter, an ASCAP (American Orchestra with The Metropolitan Opera Maestro Joseph Colaneri Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) Composer to Watch. for the performance that was recorded live by LPB in January at The score was recorded by a live orchestra in Budapest, Hungary. the LSU Union Theater. This impressive performance premiered as a Seize & Secure: The Battle for La Fière was produced thanks to pledge event in March on LPB and on Facebook. Paul Groves not the generous support of Madlyn and Paul Hillard. The documentary only performed in the program, but he also joined the performance’s broadcast nationally on PBS on D-Day and was ranked in the top producer and Professor Emeritus of the LSU School of Music, Robert ten of all PBS-system programs for 2019. Grayson, along with LPB President and CEO Beth Courtney in the LPB also teamed up with independent filmmaker and producer LPB Studios to present this special broadcast event. Emma Reid to tell the story of Louisiana’s rich duck hunting heritage LPB continued its music productions with An Evening at the and culture, with the award-winning documentary, In the Blind. The Governor’s Mansion, which has become an LPB Christmas tradi- film traces the unique traditions of waterfowl hunting in Louisiana’s tion featuring Louisiana entertainers performing at the Louisiana’s Sportsman’s Paradise and explores the sport’s relevance in a global Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge. In 2019, LPB was delighted conservation effort to preserve and restore waterfowl populations, to record Shreveport native Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn fame. This migratory flyways and the fragile habitat of this imperiled region. special evening was presented to statewide audiences on Christmas Day and complemented the focus on country music thanks to Ken Burns’ new documentary. LPB’s Art Rocks! series began its seventh season in 2019 with all new episodes, each featuring a visual or performing artist, or an arts and cultural organization from around the state. Profiles included: Lake Charles artist Heather Ryan Kelley, who uses symbol- ism in her paintings; Baton Rouge artist Dr. Hye Yeon Nam, who creates interactive and kinetic art with environmental and social inferences; Shreveport-based ‘minimalist painter’ Joshua Cham- bers; Eddie Mormon, a self-taught artist from Lake Charles whose improvisational brushstrokes are his trademark; Baton Rouge artist Rosemary Goodell, who is inspired by the asymmetrical balance of Japanese art; fiber artist Sherry Tamburo of Shreveport; Ascension Parish painter Alvin Batiste who recreates the rural life and music of the past through his folk art; and Ghada Henagan, a ceramicist in LPB CEO Beth Courtney, Editor Matt Hathcox, Screenwriter/Writer, Baton Rouge who grew up in a small village in Lebanon. A number Charles E. Richard, Executive Producer/Director Christina Melton, of these artist profiles have been syndicated nationally via the MMG and Post-Production Supervisor, Donald D.Ray! 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In 2019, Louisiana Public Broadcasting expanded the way it engages with the public, through community partnerships, cultural events, enriching educational activities, broadcasts and across multiple digital platforms. This year marked the 24th anniversary of the Louisiana Young Heroes Awards. Eight exceptional and inspirational students from around the state were honored by LPB and the Ro- tary Club of Baton Rouge. The annual event celebrates students in grades 7 through 12 who have overcome personal obstacles, excelled academically, and have given back to their schools, The hunting community embraced the project and, through the gen- churches and/or communities. The 2019 Louisiana Young He- erosity of donors, the documentary premiered in December to wide roes are Deondrais Boxley of Vidalia, Cade Canepa of Watson, appeal. William Gaspard of Moreauville, Arianna Hannum of Metairie, LPB, in partnership with WLAE in New Orleans, told the story Sydney Lewis of Pineville, Ryan Smith of Baton Rouge, Nalon of how Community Coffee grew to become one of the top selling Soileau of Zachary and Jamone Williams of Baton Rouge. family-owned retail coffee brands in America in the documentary, Generous sponsors of the program included: Southern Lifestyle Community Coffee: Cheers to 100 Years. Development and Acadian Companies. Inspired by the PBS series No Passport Required, which These students enjoyed a daylong celebration in Louisiana’s focuses on about diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven capital city that included a breakfast at LPB in which East into American food and culture, LPB produced and premiered its Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome second nationally distributed, digital series, Good Gumbo, for PBS presented each Young Hero with a Certificate of Celebration; Digital Studios and PBS Zest through a grant from the Corporation lunch at the Old Governor’s Mansion where each received a for Public Broadcasting. The project is part of an ongoing effort to proclamation from Governor John Bel Edwards and heard from help strengthen public broadcasting stations’ digital-first production guest speaker Matt Saurage, Chairman of Community Coffee, capabilities and develop capacity to create and distribute compel- who spoke about the importance of serving others; a tour of ling digital content. Hosted by Chef Phillip Lopez of Galatoire’s LSU’s Tiger Stadium and The Water Institute of the Gulf; and an Restaurant in New Orleans, Good Gumbo is an exploration of awards banquet that night where videos about their life stories historical and cultural roots of some of the most popular dishes in the were shared with over 300 guests. The 2019 Young Heroes also Deep South, like gumbo, beignets, and Banana’s Foster. participated in a service project the evening before their big day LPB continues to collaborate with the Louisiana State Archives to and assembled Baskets of Hope - baskets filled with toys, games, preserve Louisiana’s historic media recordings and to expand the craft items, stuffed animals, gift cards and other items for children Louisiana Digital Media Archive (LDMA), which now has over diagnosed with cancer or other serious illnesses. 8,000 videos available for viewing online through ladigitalmedia. LPB was able to showcase original documentary and public org. LPB’s Louisiana Digital Media Archive is affiliated with the affairs productions and nationally produced PBS content with American Archive of Public Broadcasting. Each month the LDMA free screening events around the state through grants and com- highlights items in its collection with special curated content. This munity partnerships. year’s monthly highlights were: As part of the PBS Summer of Space programming, LPB part- nered with the Louisiana Space Grant Consortium and the East • January - Healthy New Year Baton Rouge Parish Main Library to commemorate of the 50th • February – Black History Month anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon with a special • March – Women’s History Month preview of the new documentary Chasing the Moon from PBS • April – Environment American Experience. Chasing the Moon, a film by Robert • May – 35th Anniversary of the World’s Fair in New Orleans • June – 75th Anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944) • July – Space Program • August – Louisiana’s Hurricane History • September – Country Music • October – Gubernatorial Debates • November – Food • December – Louisiana Christmas Celebrations

The LDMA also highlighted a Louisiana governor each month leading up to the gubernatorial election, among them: Huey P. Long, Earl K. Long, Jimmie Davis, John McKeithen, Edwin Edwards, Dave Treen, Buddy Roemer, Mike Foster, Kathleen Blanco and Bobby Jindal. The Chasing the Moon screening at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library

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2019 Louisiana Young Heroes with Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome The screening for Country Music and LPB CEO Beth Courtney Stone, reimagined the race to the moon for a new generation. The division of Louisiana Economic Development, in partnership with The series recast the Space Age as a fascinating stew of scientific inno- National WWII Museum and LPB. vation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and LPB celebrated Louisiana’s duck hunting heritage with two screen- personal drama. Utilizing a visual feast of previously overlooked ings of In the Blind at the Robinson Film Center in Shreveport and and lost archival material — much of which had never before been the Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette, each before enthu- seen — the film featured a diverse cast of characters who played key siastic, capacity crowds. Following each screening, independent roles in these historic events. Among those included are astronauts filmmaker Emma Reid discussed the making of the documentary and Buzz Aldrin, Frank Borman and Bill Anders; Sergei Khrushchev, son answered questions from the audience. of the former Soviet premier and a leading Soviet rocket engineer; LPB collaborated with Country Roads Magazine and Ann Con- Poppy Northcutt, a 25-year old “mathematics whiz” who gained nelly Fine Art for the 3rd annual The Art of Food, which took place worldwide attention as the first woman to serve in the all-male bas- at Lamar Advertising Corporate Headquarters in Baton Rouge. Over tion of NASA’s Mission Control; and Ed Dwight, the Air Force pilot 80 guests attended this 3rd installment that featured Chef Jeffery selected by the Kennedy administration to train as America’s first Hansell of Restaurant OxLot 9 at Covington’s Southern Hotel, who Black astronaut. Following the screening, the audience heard from interpreted the works of internationally renowned muralist Francisco a panel of experts who discussed Louisiana’s role in new space Diaz, creating a one-of-a-kind menu for a unique dining-meets-art research. experience. This event is an extension of LPB’s weekly arts series: Art LPB also presented special previews in Baton Rouge and Shreve- Rocks! port of Country Music, the 8-part, 16-hour documentary film series As part of PBS preview opportunities, LPB offered a free public directed by Ken Burns, written by Dayton Duncan and produced screening of Les Misérables on Masterpiece at the LSU Roger by Duncan, Julie Dunfey and Burns. The preview featured highlights Hadfield Ogden Honors College. Baton Rouge residents got a first from the series, which explored the remarkable stories of the people look at the six-part drama (non-musical) adaptation of Victor Hugo’s and places behind this original American art form. Following the classic novel starring Dominic West as Jean Valjean, David Oyelowo preview at Manship Theatre in Baton Rouge, approximately 100 as Javert and Lily Collins in the role of Fantine. Dr. William Arce- guests heard from Joey Kent, an author, historian and music archivist. neaux, Director of the Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public The Louisiana Hayride Archives he established and maintains has Broadcasting, provided a historical overview for the audience prior been labelled by Rolling Stone magazine as “the most important to the screening. collection of country music history still in private hands.” Following LPB presented a screening for children and families of the new PBS the preview at the Robinson Film Center in Shreveport, approxi- KIDS series, Molly of Denali, at the LPB Studios. Molly of Denali mately 125 guests heard from Joey Kent, as well as Country Music is an animated action-adventure comedy that follows the adventures Superstar and 2005 Louisiana Legend, Kix Brooks, best known for of resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl. LPB being one half of Brooks & Dunn, the highest selling duo in the his- Kids Club members were treated to a complimentary breakfast. The tory of Country Music, and Johnny Wessler, who was instrumental filled-to-capacity screening was free and open to the public. in having Shreveport’s Municipal Memorial Auditorium recognized as a National Landmark. Oral histories about the Louisiana Hayride and country music in Louisiana were recorded in Shreveport as well, thanks to a collaboration with the All Y’all Podcast. These histories are archived on LPB’s YouTube page. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, LPB, collaborated with The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, to screen the LPB documentary Seize & Secure: The Battle for La Fière as part of the its anniversary observance. The screening was held in the museum’s Solomon Victory Theater before 200 guests. A second screening at Robinson Film Center in Shreve- port was part of the Regional Filmmaker’s Spotlight. A question and answer session followed with Tessa Jagger and Seth Paridon of The National WWII Museum in New Orleans and LPB Deputy Direc- tor, Christina Melton, who was the film’s Executive Producer and Director. This event was presented by Louisiana Entertainment, a The screening for Les Misérables

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LPB’s Educational Services Department continues to serve came together to share information and innovations they then took parents, children, educators and caregivers across Louisiana using back to their classrooms and students. The PBS KIDS Playful Learn- existing and emerging technology to complement the award-win- ing for Educators grant project teamed LPB with the East Baton ning children’s programming on LPB and LPB2 (PBS KIDS), and to Rouge Parish Early Childhood Community Network for informative amplify the resources available at lpb.org/education. Additionally, and fun workshops designed to offer ideas on how to incorporate each year, LPB offers many educational community events and ac- more play into students’ educational experience. LPB also partnered tivities for children and families, professional development opportu- with Discovery Education for Discovery Education Experience, nities to educators and summer camps for children. providing teachers with 180,000 multimedia assets to share with Each month LPB’s Educational Services Department distributes an students. LPB hosted several developmental workshops designed informative e-newsletter with helpful parenting tips, early childhood to show educators how to maximize this valuable asset. LPB users learning resources, along with crafts, games, and printable activi- logged in over 294,000 times to access content! ties. In addition, a monthly e-newsletter is sent to 28,000 educators LPB’s support of early childhood education is highlighted each in the state, alerting them about available e-programs, resources summer through its annual summer camps for four and five-year- and services available through PBS and LPB that can be used in the olds. In 2019, the Ruff Ruffman Camp, held at LPB headquarters classroom. focused on STEM skills for young learners. These creative and inter- This year, LPB launched a new free, national service, called active camps are a hit every summer! Bright by Text, designed to deliver research-based childhood This year LPB’s Educational Services Department took its resources health and wellness tips, resources promoting child development, out into the community through several Ready to Learn partnerships! and information about local resources and events, direct to parents The Ready Jet Go! Family and Community Learning Work- and caregivers mobile phones. The service is funded by a grant from shops were a fun way to bring families together to problem solve. the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and is part of LPB’s commit- Families were challenged to design projects using everyday recycled ment to the federally funded Ready to Learn initiative that works to materials. At the Ready Jet Go! Space Exploration Camps, LPB prepare children for success in school. used the PBS Summer of Space theme to advance the STEM skills LPB’s secondary channel, LPB PBS KIDS offers children’s pro- of 5 – 8 year-olds with fun activities including engineering space gramming 24 hours a day/7 days a week and a digital livestream, crafts and playing space-themed games. Partner agencies included making it easy for children to watch their favorite series during Carver Library and Freeman Matthew’s Head Start Center. Other primetime and other after-school hours. LPB continues its commitment Family and Community Learning Workshops focused on STEM to French language immersion programming on LPB-2, with our on- skills with the help of Cat in the Hat and building digital content going partnership with the Council for the Development of French in through code creation with the help of ScratchJr. Partner agencies Louisiana, (CODOFIL), and Télévision Française de l’Ontario (TFO), included the EBR Early Childhood Community Network and Knock for Francophones and future Francophones in Louisiana. Knock Children’s Museum. LPB is on the forefront of supporting Louisiana educators with To celebrate the 50th birthday of Sesame Street, LPB was excited innovative professional development opportunities. Through a grant to receive a visit from the one and only Cookie Monster who came from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, LPB helped coordinate to West Baton Rouge to be a part of the annual Sugar Fest, a free, statewide EdCamps, a national grassroots professional develop- fun, family event presented by the West Baton Rouge Museum. Kids ment movement organized and operated by educators, for educa- got their picture taken with Cookie Monster and enjoyed hands-on tors. LPB helped expand EdCamps to focus on early childhood history, folk art demonstrations and more! education from Bossier to Baton Rouge. Early childhood specialists

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The 2019 Louisiana Legends with LPB CEO Beth Courtney. Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, a nonprofit cor- Other events sponsored by the Friends of LPB included: poration operating to support the Louisiana Educational Television • Victoria on Masterpiece - LPB hosted a Victorian Tea to pre- Authority, is organized to further the educational and cultural enrich- view the Season 3 premiere of Victoria on Masterpiece. Guests ment of all citizens and to assist in making the benefits of educa- enjoyed pastries and English tea and learned about the upcoming tional and public television programming available to all the people series. of Louisiana. • Ready Jet Go! – In celebration of the Summer in Space, Through a robust marketing campaign to expand its circle of LPB hosted a screening party for the movie Ready Jet Go! One friends, Friends of LPB continued efforts to increase membership sup- Small Step. During the film, Jet Propulsion and his friends Sean and port, launching an ambitious new campaign, called 20K for 2020 Sydney take an adventure to the moon. Attendees also enjoyed to reach its goal of having 20,000 members by the end of the year snacks and hands-on activities. The Louisiana Art & Science Museum 2020, an increase of more than 5,000 members in 18 months. This brought their Discovery Dome, an immersive planetarium show campaign was designed to reach all Louisiana citizens and grow experience, which was set up in the LPB Studios. Discovery Dome is support for LPB in a rapidly evolving media environment, in its ability a state-of-the-art, full-dome, HD theater. to provide free, high-quality programs and services that educate, • Pinkalicious Birthday Party - Children, parents, and inspire and entertain audiences of every age. grandparents enjoyed a sneak peek at this new PBS KIDS animated Throughout the year, Friends of LPB supports the mission of special at LPB’s studios. LPB through numerous activities and family-friendly events. More • Downton Abbey Movie Premieres! – Among the first to see than 400 guests attended the 29th Annual Louisiana Legends the new Downton Abbey movie before its national release were ap- Awards Gala at Louisiana’s Old State Capitol. The 2019 honorees proximately 300 guests at Cinemark Perkins Rowe in Baton Rouge were Todd Graves, American entrepreneur and founder and CEO and 125 guests at Cinemark Tinseltown in Shreveport. Guests were of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers; Roy O. Martin III, CEO, President encouraged to dress in period costumes and did not disappoint! and CFO of RoyOMartin; Denise Lewis Patrick, writer and editor of Attendees had their photos taken with images of all of their favor- children’s books; Newton Thomas, founder of the Newtron Group, ite characters on a Downtown Abbey step-and-repeat and were leader in industrial electric and instrumentation; and Rebecca Wat- treated to champagne and delectable treats in Baton Rouge and son Vizard, internationally renowned textile artist. Begun in 1990, complimentary movie treats in Shreveport. the Louisiana Legends Awards Gala is a fundraising and public awareness project that helps fund the many fine instructional, educa- tional and cultural programs that LPB provides throughout the year. Each of the honorees was also profiled in a special broadcast on LPB and are viewable, along with past honorees, on LPB’s YouTube channel and the Louisiana Digital Media Archive. The Friends of LPB annual meeting on September 5 marked LPB’s 44th anniversary on the air. Outgoing and incoming board mem- bers were recognized and guests were treated to a fall preview of the great things in store on PBS and LPB. It was also an occasion to celebrate the 2019 Honorees of the LPB President’s Awards: Lee Kantrow and Senator Eric Lafleur, and Underwriter of the Year: Willis-Knighton Health System. Congratulations went to Marsha Reed of Alexandria, who won a $10,000 Delta Air Lines gift card to fly anywhere in the world; Shir- ley Hunter of Alexandria, the Season of Smiles winner of a $5,000 Amazon gift card; Patricia Adams of Baton Rouge, winner of a 2019 Honda Civic; and congratulations also went to Mary Durusau of Baton Rouge, winner of a Generac Generator. The Downton Abbey movie preview screening in Baton Rouge

8 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2019 9 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2019 Awards This year, LPB local productions were awarded a Suncoast Emmy and a national Telly Award.

Louisiana Book Festival

• Poldark & Pinot - LPB presented a sneak peek at the LPB Stu- Seize & Secure: The Battle for La Fière dios of the premiere of the fifth and final season ofPoldark . Guests took photos with a life-size cut-out of Ross Poldark, and enjoyed Best Historical Documentary Emmy Award from their choice of Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio and assorted cheeses. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, • Louisiana Book Festival – In celebration of the 50th birthday of Sesame Street, we asked kids and kids at heart to tell us who Suncoast Chapter their favorite characters are and recorded their answers to share with viewers and social media followers. • LPB’s Very Merry Christmas Breakfast - Approximately 200 guests attended LPB’s Very Merry Christmas Breakfast at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge. In a winter won- derland, parents and children took photos with Santa, enjoyed a delicious breakfast buffet, heard carolers and Christmas stories from Mrs. Claus, played in Santa’s sleigh under sprinkles of snow and were delighted by special appearances from Daniel Tiger, Curious George, Luna, Super Why and Princess Presto.

Nourish International Webby Award Nominee for Best Food & Drink Digital Video Series Bronze Telly: Social Video Series Food & Beverage

10 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2019 Underwriters SHOWS SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC SQUARE

ART ROCKS! THE SERIES

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

89.3 WRKF Public Radio Paragon Casino Resort

AARP Louisiana Querbes and Nelson

Acadian Companies Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Bernard F. Duhon, Attorney Ltd. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium

Country Roads Magazine Southern Lifestyle Development

Entergy Services, Inc Southern Strategy Group

Festival of Quilts 2019 Thornton, Musso & Bellemin

Kilpatrick Life Insurance Co./Roseneath Funeral Home Walters Papillion Thomas Cullens, LLC. Attorneys at Law Louisiana Companies Willis-Knighton Health System Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development The Oaks of Louisiana

Louisiana Forestry Association The Zigler Foundation

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center

11 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2019 Major Donors Named in honor of our Louisiana Legends honorees past and present, the Louisiana Legends Society hosts a very special and a very generous group of donors, who in their own right, have become the Legends of public television in Louisiana. This prestigious group of Friends supports Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) at the $10,000 level and above.

Acadian Companies Louisiana Lottery Corporation In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Leslie R. Attaway Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Roy O. Martin III Richard In honor of Kathleen Blanco Martin Foundation Rockhold Family Foundation Beverly Coates McDonald’s of Baton Rouge Stephanie Smith SOCIETY Jan deGravelles Dr. & Mrs. William Pryor Special Children’s Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William J. Dore Dee Dee Reilly Josef Sternberg Memorial Fund Mr. & Mrs. James K. Elrod Jennifer & Sean Reilly The Scott Foundation W. Ross Foote, LLC Winifred & Kevin Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Charles Valluzzo Julaine Gray RoyOMartin The Wheless Foundation Hendrick Family Foundation The Newtron Group Willis-Knighton Health System Sharon Holder Paragon Casino Resort Richard & Elaine Zuschlag Richard Lipsey

Emily Douglass Stewart Mr. & Mrs. David Desha Kay Kirkpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Don Phelps Cecil Talley David Donald Mr. & Mrs. Kris Kirkpatrick Helen Pope Newton Thomas Mr. & Mrs. John M. Douthat April & John Kirwan The Powers Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Charles Valluzzo Reba Dodd Duncan Dr. & Mrs. James Knoepp Inc. Fred Villien Jr. Larry & Gertrude Embree Family Deborah Lamb Jan & Jay Querbes Joanna Wurtele Charitable Gift Fund Joan & Richard Launey Sue Rainer The Visionary Society is a very Mr. & Mrs. Al Vekovius Jo & Bob Emmert Sandra Leake Elizabeth & Robert Ratcliff generous group of Friends who Environmental Technical Sales Conville Lemoine Jodi & Claude Rives support LPB by contributing PRODUCER ($1,000 - $2,499) Inc. Deanna Lester Mrs. J.E. Robeau, Jr funds between $1,000 and P Michael & Eileen Adkins Philip Fabacher, MD Mr. & Mrs. Robert Levy Patricia Robertson $9,999. This generous support Richard Allen Carmer Falgout Lincoln Nova Vital Recovery Marilyn & Oliver Robinson, Jo Ann Alley Dr. & Mrs. Alan Farries Center III helps to make educational, Dr. & Mrs. William Arceneaux Faulk & Meek General Contrac- Edward Lopez R. Randall Roche inspirational and entertaining Jane Atkinson tors LSU E. J. Ourso College of Judy Roemer television programming Cathy Austin The Felterman Foundation Business Mr. & Mrs. Jim Roland available to citizens of all ages Leona Avery Glenn & Ginger Flournoy Peggy Lucky Suzanne Zeno Rollins in our state. Rosemary Aycock Delia Flynn Mr. & Mrs. Frank McArthur II Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Rotenberg Annette Ayres John B. Atkins Foundation Susanna Atkins McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sadler Pam & Greg Baldwin Christy & John Frierson Jana & Jim McCrery Margaret Sanpedro Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Barham Ivy & Archer Frierson George E. McGovern III Linda Saurage PATRON ($5,000-$9,999) Annette Barton JoEllyn & William Gallmann Suzie & Robert McKenzie Gayle Schwing Shirley Adamson Duane and Judy Baushke Mr. & Mrs. Denny Gamble Jr McMains Foundation Mr. John E. Settle, Jr. Mr. David Bondy Mr. & Mrs. Lee Baxter Mary Sue & Ron Garay Andrea & Wally McMakin Mr. & Mrs. Gray Sexton Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Chance Elton Beaullieu, Jr. Marjorie Wright Garrison Linn McNary Law Offices of R. Gray Dr. Sally Clausen Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. Becnel Jr. Earl George Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Michael Madden Sexton Mary Fowler Dr. & Mrs. Charles Belleau Charles Gerard Marilyn & James Madison Cathy Seymour Lesa and Kit Gamble Terry W. Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Randy Gilchrist Kim Malmay Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dale Shaf- Goss Wealth Management Bill & Martha Bigler Gilchrist Construction Victor Marcello fer JPMorgan Chase Bindursky Family Charitable Trust Gold, Weems, Bruser, Sues and Ruby & Ory Marrioneaux Louise & John F. Simon Jones Walker LLP Chris & Bill Blackwood Rundell Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Martin Mr. & Mrs. Frank Simo- Mr. & Mrs. W. Elton Kennedy Carol Anne & Sid Blitzer Sylvia & Carl Goodman Malinda Martin neaux LAMAR Davoda Bollinger Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Goss Helen Matthews Amolak Singh LUBA Workers’ Comp Bollinger Enterprises, LLC Goss Wealth Annette & Johnny Maxwell Mr. & Mrs. David P. Smith McNeese Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Borgmeyer Sandra Gourrier John Meek Linda Martin Smith Joseph Moss Dr. & Mrs. J. Gardiner Bourque Julaine Gray Christina & Jamar Melton Newton and Rosa Smith Peggy & David Murphy Dr. Jo Ann M. Bowers Gray Plantation, LLC Anne Miller Charitable Trust Paragon Casino Resort Michael & Ruth Bowman William Davis Green Arthur Miller Susan Smith Mr. & Mrs. James A Richardson Linda & Robert Bowsher Graystone Consulting Bettsie Baker Miller Susan & Ronnie Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rives William Box Mr. & Mrs. Guy Griffin Lula Miller Charles Sonnier Dr. & Mrs. Robert Schwendimann Mr. & Mrs. John Boyce Robert Grissom, MD Joe Miller Mr. & Mrs. Gene Stout The Scott Foundation BRRRS/QWWR Karen Groves Randall L Mills SullAmy – Deborah Amy Mary N. Smith Lilla Brackin John & Bonnie Guice Foundation Morris Mintz and Dennis G. Sullivan Taylor Porter William M. Brackney Jimmy Guidry Carol Moore Greg Teeters Joyce M. Thibodeaux Frank & Suzanne Bright J. D. Guillory Jr. Charitable Fund Patrick Moore Rev. & Mrs. James Theus Lela Mae Wilkes Victoria Brock Mrs. Roberta Guillory Mr. & Mrs. W. Henson Moore Dr. Jack Thielen Charles Brown Drs. Jagdish & Padmini Gupta Dr. & Mrs. Julius Mullins Elizabeth Boo Thomas ADVOCATE ($2,500 - $4,999) Jane W. Brown Donna Hanner William Murphy J. Charles Upton Albemarle Foundation Mr. & Mrs. C. Harry Bruder Karen & John Hardy Cynthia A. Murray Rae Vasquez & Dylan Alge Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Henry Bruser O.L. Harper Frances G. Murrell Katharine & Roland Volk David & Marti Bryant Col. & Mrs. Hugh Butterfield Bo Harris Wealth Management Mr. & Mrs. Denis Murrell Katherine Wagner Michelle Carriere Richard & Nancy Carr Mr. & Mrs. J. Brady Harris Therese Nagem Ms. Eloise Yerger Wall Dr. & Mrs. William H. Davis Jr. Gigi Carter Nita Harris Natchitoches Convention & Judge & Mrs. Donald Wal- Susan Dawson Citizens Bank & Trust Holt Harrison Visitors Bureau ter Dr. Erwin Engert, Jr Mr. & Mrs. John E. Clark Robin Hayes Dr. Stella Nesanovich Dr. & Mrs. William J. Alex Goss Linda Clark Bruce J Heim Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John Noland Watkins Goss Wealth Management Cathy Coates & Brian Hales Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hertwig Northwestern State University Martha Watson Dr. & Mrs. Carlton Faller James Coleman Mrs. Sam B Hicks III Foundation Ralph Webb Virginia & Joey Haddad Henrietta Hughes Colley Peggy & Bob Holladay Dorothy Nuttall Elizabeth Weggeman Liz Hampton Mr. & Mrs. Percy Comeaux Lyndell Hollingsworth Roger H. Ogden Ida Wells Paula Hoffman John Coon Jr. Mary & Frank Hughes Vera Olds Mary J. West-Eberhard Mary Terrell Joseph James Cotelingam Anne E. James Dan & Kathy O’Leary Richard Ferrer Westrop Juban Insurance Group Beth Courtney Robert James O’Neal Gas R. Douglas White Mr. & Mrs. Glenn V Kinsey Dr. & Mrs. Ernie Cowger Janette Jenkins Mr. & Mrs. John O’Neal John Whitson Ann & Leonard Knapp Sonny Cranch JEM Investments Bubba Oustalet Automotive Ann Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lafargue Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Crawford Margaret Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Oustalet Robert Willis Mr. & Mrs. Claude Leach Nancy Crays Mary Shaddock Jones Susan Owen Window World Laura Lindsay Crescent City Surgical Theodore Jones Lawrence Paddock Carolyn Woosley Jennifer Luse David Cromwell Rhonda Jordan Barbara Pailet Joseph F. Yoder Jr. Fund Andrea & Wally McMakin Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crowell Rhoda Jordan Laura & Mike Palmintier Renexa Younger Robert & Roseanne Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Evan Curtis Phillip & Mary Ellen Juban Nell & Kirk Patrick Julie Zadek Charles L. & Sally Moffet Gwynn Dardar Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Kaspar Nell & Victor Perry William & Gail Pryor Linda & Marty Davidson Elizabeth Keith Mr. & Mrs. Louis W. Peters Mr. & Mrs. James Richardson John Davies Elizabeth & Doug Keith Peters Wealth Advisors, LLC Randy Roberts Mr. & Mrs. James E. Davison Jeri Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Jon Q. Petersen Susie & Art Sample John Denison Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Kent Millie Pixley 12 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2019 Lou Cavanaugh Mr. & Mrs. Cordell Haymon Dale W. Miller Annette Seng Bubba Chaney Haynie Family Foundation Harriet Babin Miller Warren Sensat Robert & Marie Chaney Leon Head Patricia Miller Ellen Sessions Mary Chisolm Healthcare Pharmacy LLC Robert Mills SGS Petroleum Service Corp Alonzo Chappell Nancy Hebert Connie Mitchell Lucy Shackelford Jane Christensen George Helmer Adrienne & Jim Moore Rob & Carol Shadoin Kenton Clark Helen Hemingway Deborah Moore Jack Sharp Mary Clark Emily Erickson Hendrick Marshall Moore Sue Shearman Raymond Coghlan Betty Jean Henry William Moorman Mary Shemwell Rapheal Colar Rita Herrington Cynthia Moran Jacqueline Shingle Patricia Cole Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hertwig Mr. & Mrs. John Moreau Margaret Shipman Mr. & Mrs. James Coleman W. James Hill III Phyllis Morgan Ashley Sides Mr. & Mrs. Leon Comeaux Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hillyard Edward Morrison Betty Simmons The Director’s Circle Conrad Comeaux Madeline Holder Gregory Morrison Aimee Sims members graciously Constance Conine Joe Holyfield David Murphy Michael Simms make donations in John Coon Jane Honeycutt William Murphy Diane Sistrunk Bayou State Oil Corporation John & Suzanne Horan Dr. & Mrs. Ike Muslow Keith Skeen the $500 to $999 Libby Corry Rose Johnson Hudson Therese Nagem Sherri Skrivanos range. This generous Heather Cousson Frank & Mary Hughes Dr. Rebecca Narramore Bertie Deming Smith support helps to Mr. & Mrs. Edward Crawford Joanne Hummer Mr. & Mrs. R. Joseph Naus Linda Martin Smith make educational, Mr. & Mrs. William Crays Alex Hunt Vivian Neely Sam & Billy Beth Smith James Crout Sandy Ingram Patricia Newsom Pat Snow inspirational and Linda Cummings Lisa Jaubert Mr. & Mrs. Carl Newton Dr. Selcuk Sozen entertaining television Suzanne Curle Dr.’s Mahinda & Indra Bobby & Pam Nichols Steven Spainhower programming available Bland Curry Jayasinghe Dr. & Mrs. Hooper Nichols III Dr. David Spence to citizens of all ages in Docia Dalby Greg & Stephanie Jester Judy Nichols Ann Spikes our state. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Daniel Soundra Johnson Pam Nicolle Myrtis Springer Matt Dardenne Susan Johnson Pamela Niessingh Klara Stanitz Betty Davidson Fatie Johnston Josephine Nixon Erich Sternberg Marie Davidson Suzanne Johnston James W Norris Gene & Gloria Stevens Bonnie Davis Bert Jones Gloria Nosser Barney & Deanie Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Abell III Clayton Davis George Jones Anna Nunez Caroline Steward Clay Abington Mary Davis Patricia Jordan Faye Nunn Dana Stinson ACME Refrigeration Rosemary Day Scott Joseph &Alison Silva Fin Malise O’Banion Harriet L. Stiteler Joseph Acosta Diane Allen & Associates Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Juban Patricia O’Brien Janet Stoma Mr. & Mrs. Sam Agnew Paul Dean Patricia Kahle Roy H. Odom Jr Judy & Craig Storer Victoria Albert Joanne Deangelis Manny Kaiser Diann Oliver Mary Story Dorceline Alexander Leslie Delatte Reta Kaspar Brian & Joy Ortego Barbara Strawitz Alexandria Business Mr.& Mrs. Gerald Delaunay Mr & Mrs Ronald Kaspar Loretta Shadow Owens David Strick Foundation Diane Allen & Associates Judge & Mrs. Stuart Kay Jr. Lawrence Paddock Fire Tech Systems, Inc Diane Allen & Associates Markham Dickson, Jr. Raymond Keese Anne Padgett Carole Tabor American Girl John E. Dilworth Brenda Kelley Beth & Paul Paskoff Gabe Tarr Carol Anderson Mary Divincenti Jeri Kelly Patricia Pate Dr. James Tarver Ramona Anderson Joseph Donchess Dr. Judith A. Kelsey John & Judy Paul Claire Tauzin Jane E Antoine Ruth Doreck Mr. & Mrs. John Kempf Donald Payne Dianne Taylor Mr. D. Charles Antrobus Mr. & Mrs. Jim Dowling Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kennedy Mark Paxton Judy Taylor Cathy Austin Jane Dry Alex Kent Mark Pearce The Central Louisiana Leona Avery Andrea Ducros Margaret Killingsworth Genia Pearson Regional Chamber of Emily & Charlie Babineaux Sylvia Dugas Steve Kimbrell Joan Penniman Commerce Sally Babineaux Roxie Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Max King Terry Person William Temple Kara Baggett Herbert Dyer Louise W. Kinney Sharon Perez Jeanine Tessmer Sheena Banks Ellen Eade April & John Kirwan Joanne Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Louis Thibodeaux Anita Barfoot Patricia M. Edens Bryan Knight Ann Pettit Edna Thompson Mr. Anderson W Barham Ann M. Eisen Betty Kolb Doyle Philippe Kathy Thompson Ruth Barnes Emergent Method Walter Korb Robert Phillipe Jr. Mary Thompson Alice & Donald Barnette Neil & Glenda Erwin Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Kraft Mr. & Mrs. David Pipes Jo Ann Thurston J. Baker Barr Donna & Terry Ewing Geraldine Kreamer Richard Pitcher Marilyn Tisdale Margaret Barton Bebe Facundus Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Mr.& Mrs. Lloyd Ponder Patricia Toups Janice Beam Glynda & John Fetzer Kronenberger Hilman Popillion James Trimble, Jr. Antoinette Beard Alison & Scott Fin Elayne Kuehler Mayor Lee Posey Dawn Trotter Mr. & Mrs. Roby Bearden Jr. John E. Firestone Dr. Jim & Patia La Cour Jacqueline Pousson TruBlue Water Jennifer Beason Frances Fish William Lachaussee Perry Prestholdt John Turner & Jerry Fischer Vadie Beaulieu Mr. & Mrs. Robert W Tina & Bob Lamb Melinda Prevost Pat & Charlotte Turnley Dona Beavers Fitzgerald Nick Lattimore H.G. Prophit, IV Rae Vasquez Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Becnel, Jr. Gerard Fontenot Karen Laughlin Mr. & Mrs. George Pugh Martha Vaughan Sharon Bennett Claribel Fontenot Ginger Laurent John F. Pugh Jr. Kathleen Verschoyle Michael Bergeron Kathleen Fontenot Anne Laville Kay Radlauer Becky Viator E. Sue Bernie Mr. & Mrs. Gene Fortier Mrs. Roy H Ledbetter Jr Victor Ramirez Mr & Mrs Wayne Vignes Gene & Jolie Berry Peggy Fortier William H Lee, II Thomas Randolph Amanda & Ben Vincent Henry Bethard III Marjorie R. Fowler Shirley Leggett Paulette Rawdon Joanna Vincent Martha & Bill Bigler Alice & John Frazier Conville Lemoine Red River Bank Alison Walker Jill & Frank Bihm Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Frost Clyde C. Lester Jr Red Six Media Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Walker Dr. & Mrs. Frederic Billings III Dr. & Mrs. Butler Fuller Dorothea Levenhagen Hollis Reed Daniel & Elizabeth Walsh Mary S. Bird Harvest Fund Judith & Robert Levy Marsha Barr Reed Maud Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bissett Lyndahl Fuselier Mary Jean Lewis Ellen Reimer Judge & Mrs. Donald Walter Marcia Blanchard Ildiko Gajda Patricia & David Lewis Ashley Rhodes Dr. & Mrs. Dan Ward Rusty Blanchard James Gardner Margot Lingold Paul & Christine Rhorer Diane Wassom Susan Blanchard Marjorie Garrison Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lipsey Jr Stella & Joe Rice Martha Watson Robert Blue Mr. & Mrs. E. Clark Gaudin Henry Llorens Barry Richard Sue & Justice Watson Dr. Joseph Bocchini Jr. Earl George Jr. Lynn Lomax Albert & Gay Richert John Weaver Martha Bostian James & Marsha Giessler Mary Long Mr G. F. Riggs Sue & Burton Weaver Eldine Boudreaux Chris Glibbery Lorenzi & Barnett LLP Emmett Robertson Nancy Weggeman John Boulet Nina Glorioso John & Rita Lovett Dr. James Robinson Morris Weinstein Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bowman John Gondol LSUA Foundation Joe Robideaux Marion Weiss Mr. & Mrs. John Boyce Lois H. Goodwind Abbie Luck Glen Robinson Dr. & Mrs. William Weldon Leona Boyd Clarence Gordon Peggy Lucky Dr. James Robinson Dr. & Mrs. Roger West Connie & Ayres Bradford Warren Gottsegen Dr. & Mrs. James Lusk Dr. & Mrs. John Romero, III Richard F. Westrop Phil & Paula Brantley Morgan Goudeau Donald Lyle Mr. & Mrs. Edward Karen Wetzel Carolyn Brian Arlene Gould Julia Mac Nicholl Rottenberg Dixie White Martile Brooks Charles H Green Mr. & Mrs. James Madden Suzanne Rouvalis Doris White Brenda Broussard Marjorie Ann Green Dr. & Mrs. Michael Madden Mr. &Mrs. Robert L. Royer R.D. White Mayo J. Broussard Mr. & Mrs. John Green, Jr. Claire Maitrejean Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Rozeman Ronald White Charles E. Brown Beverly Greer-Simpson Claire Herthum Major Walter Rudd William Wilcox Claire Brown Mr. & Mrs. Lester Griffon Johnny Mann Michael Ryan Rebecca Williams James Brown Mrs. Lowry Griffon Denise Marceaux Frank Sadler Debra Willis Jerry Brown Matilda & Michael Groves Linda Marchand Anna Saizan Russell Willmon Jr Joseph Brown Mrs. Lee Guarisco James Ingram Martin Mac Sandel Brenda Wilson Kate & Tee Brown Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gunn Gayle Martien Ted Sanderlin Doris Wingate Nettie Brown Tim & Marshall Gunn Carmel Mask Olive Moss Sartor Milton J. Womack Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Terrell Brown Padmini Gupta Marian McClendon Beverly Sater Steven & Carla Wooley Mary Buffington Rodney Hamilton Judy & Bill McColgan Ashley Saucier Sharon Work Dr. & Mrs. William Bundrick Karolyn Hardaway Mr. & Mrs. James R McDowell Jr Mr. & Mrs. Dale Savoie Tokesha Collins Wright Business First Bank Elisabeth Harden Mary & Carruth McGehee Michael Sayes Madhuri Yadlapati Col. & Mrs. Hugh Butterfield Florent Hardy Jr. Harry and Frances McInnis Tom Schedler Henrietta Colley Yoder Fund Taylor Caffery Carolyn Hargrave Mrs. William McLeod Ruth Schimpf Janet Young Karrie Jo Cairns Delton Harrison Judy Menard Dr. & Mrs. Everett Schneider Paul Young Carol Caraway Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hawthorne Caroline Merrick Michael Schwartzberg Thomas Zimmer Mary Carroll J. Brent Haydell Joyce R. Metoyer Dorothy Scobee David & Melinda Zolzer Gloria Carter Kenneth Haydell Ann & Terry Miller Amanda Searle John Carville Mary Sue Hayes Anne M. Miller Shirley Sellers Bea Castricone 13 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2019 Financials

FCC MANDATED REPACK $2,388,600

UNDERWRITING STATE GENERAL FUND $323,750 $6,184,449

INTEREST & DIVIDENDS $1,333,424

PRODUCTION $616,853

ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS $1,006,715

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FRIENDS OF LPB $2,100,397 $2,255,699

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 REVENUE

STATE GENERAL FUND $6,184,449 FRIENDS OF LPB $2,255,699 CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING $2,100,397 ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS $1,006,715 PRODUCTION $616,853 INTEREST & DIVIDENDS $1,333,424 UNDERWRITING $323,750 FCC MANDATED REPACK $2,388,600

TOTAL $16,209,888

14 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2019 FCC MANDATED REPACK $1,531,168

FUNDRAISING & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT $995,037 PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT & $6,380,873 GENERAL $1,846,003

BROADCASTING & ENGINEERING $5,456,807

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 EXPENDITURES PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTION $6,380,873 BROADCASTING & ENGINEERING $5,456,807 MANAGEMENT & GENERAL $1,846,003 FUNDRAISING & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT $995,037 FCC MANDATED REPACK $1,531,168

TOTAL $16,209,888

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

15 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2019 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