ANNUAL REPORT A Message from LPB President/CEO Beth Courtney A MESSAGE FROM FRIENDS BOARD CHAIRMAN ROBIN MERRICK

For 39 years, LPB has served the citizens of . We have seen It has been an exciting year for Friends of LPB! Although 2014 presented dramatic changes in the way we communicate and in the way we receive LPB with challenges, we remained optimistic as we prepared to celebrate information. Technology is now pervasive – in our homes, businesses, LPB’s 40th anniversary of service in providing quality, educational program- classrooms, and daily lives. But what is the quality, the educational value of ming to Louisiana. There is no doubt that our commitment to the goal to the content we receive on big screens or on mobile devices? further the educational and cultural enrichment of all citizens is as strong as ever. This year, through our special events, pledge drives and planned I am proud to tell you that viewers across the state value what LPB does. giving, we have raised more than $2.3 million in support of Louisiana Public We are a safe haven for children – a place where youngsters from 2 to Broadcasting which resulted in an 8% increase from the previous year. 8 develop essential reading and number skills needed to be successful in school, a place where PBSKIDS.org provides safe, appropriate videos and Our signature event in May, the Louisiana Legends Gala, generated a educational games for children, a place where teachers can receive thou- record-setting amount in excess of $170,000. At that event, we have sands of classroom-ready resources and take children on virtual field trips to the distinction of honoring the best and brightest of Louisiana’s sons and locations such as Louisiana’s coast, Williamsburg, of the Old State Capitol. daughters who have distinguished themselves in a variety of disciplines and have brought honor to the state. The 2014 honorees were: former LSU We are pleased to lead the nation in developing intensive literacy, math, Men’s Basketball Coach Dale Brown, civic activist Mary Frey Eaton, former science, and technology camps for 4 and 5 year olds. And I hope we can Governor Murphy “Mike” Foster, legendary blues artist Buddy Guy and play a major role as the state ramps up its Early Childhood learning efforts businessman W. Elton Kennedy. Our Fall special event, the Art and Travel because not every child is in Head Start or LA4 or a highly rated daycare Auction, featured 242 artists with 352 art and travel items available for center, but nearly every child, parent, and grandparent is familiar with Curi- auction. The event raised more than $84,000, setting another record for ous George, Dinosaur Train, Super WHY!, and, most especially, Sesame revenue raised and auction items. Street. This ability to open a line of communication to adults who want only the best for children is an incredibly powerful tool. We could not have achieved such success if it weren’t for the members of Friends of LPB and their unwavering support, both in the present and those So what about the adults? Well, this was the year that viewers flocked to who have remembered LPB through their planned gifts. In addition to the Downton Abbey and searched for clues with Sherlock Holmes. It was also tax, financial and estate planning advantages of planned giving, there is the year that LPB commemorated the 300th birthday of Natchitoches. We also the opportunity to leave a legacy by becoming a part of the LPB Legacy produced more than 200 hours of local productions including Louisiana: Society. Membership in the Society has grown in the last year and we hope The State We’re In, Louisiana’s Public Square, and Art Rocks! LPB cur- to continue to attract members to this easy and important way to continue rently has about ten shows that are in national distribution. supporting LPB. Throughout our history, LPB has remained committed to excellence in Finally, I would like to give huge thanks to the Friends Board of Directors, broadcasting and content creation. I am reminded of a story about Newt the Friends staff and all of the LPB employees for their hard work throughout Minow, who helped create public TV when he cited the “vast wasteland” the year. We are grateful for the way that they are united in their efforts to on television in the 1950’s. As related by Paula Kerger, the president of ensure that LPB remains a vital resource for the people of Louisiana. PBS, at our annual meeting, while touring the space facilities in Florida with President Kennedy, Minow told the president that the launch of the first communications satellite would be more important than sending a man into space. The President asked why. Minow replied, “Because this satellite will send ideas into space, and ideas last longer than men.” LPB is a home for ideas, learning, creativity, and enthusiasm. Here’s to our future.

2 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 A message from Christian Goudeau, Chairman, Message from Chairman CHARLES L. SPENCER OF THE Foundation for Louisiana Educational Television Authority Board Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting

As we celebrate 40 years of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, it is perhaps a The financial support provided to LPB by theF oundation for Excellence in good time to reflect on the many wonderful aspects of this organization. Louisiana Public Broadcasting in 2014 was vital to LPB’s ability to carry We are charged with educating our young people, which we do through out its mission. Funding from the Foundation allowed LPB to acquire and a variety of programming that is entertaining and enlightening. Sesame create exception television programming for children and adults; to further its Street, Dinosaur Train, and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood are just a few significant role in distance learning; to continue its outreach into our diverse of the many programs we offer to help our younger audience as they begin communities; and to showcase Louisiana’s unique culture. their discovery of learning possibilities. Another of the Foundation’s key contributions was to help offset the severe LPB has promoted Louisiana’s diverse culture with exceptional programming budget cuts suffered by LPB due to Louisiana’s ongoing financial crises. such as Atchafalaya Houseboat, Louisiana’s National Treasures: Our The vigilance of the Foundation’s dedicated Trustees, and the excellent National Sites, and Alive! In America’s Delta. Our local political coverage performance of its professional investment advisor, keep it well positioned to with Louisiana: The State We’re In and Louisiana Public Square provides provide LPB with similar financial support in the future. excellent coverage of current events. 2015 will provide us with many challenges and many rewards as well. Louisiana Public Broadcasting looks forward to what lies ahead. LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL FRIENDS OF LPB BOARD TELEVISION AUTHORITY BOARD Robyn Merrick, Chair Christian Goudeau, Chair Donna Ewing, Vice Chair Gwendolyn “Gigi” Carter, Vice Chair Dan Hare, Treasurer Paul Sawyer, Treasurer Carole Martin Baxter, Secretary Kathy Kliebert, Secretary Phillip Juban, Past Chair Glen V. Kinsey, Immediate Past Chair Rose Long, Executive Committee Member Wayne O. Berry Darrel Papillion, Executive Commit- David Bondy tee Member Fr. James Carter Julie Cherry Bill Blackwood Barbara Decuir John Denison FOUNDATION FOR Gwen Guillotte Sloan Deumite EXCELLENCE IN Carolyn Hill Suzanne Gautier LOUISIANA PUBLIC Robyn Merrick, Friends of LPB Joey Haddad BROADCASTING BOARD Representative Patti Harper Melissa Kyle Catherine Harrell Joe Traigle, Chair Barry Landry Jane Kirkpatrick Mary Joseph, Secretary Laura Lindsay Judge Jimmy Kuhn Dudley Coates, Treasurer Scott “Lee” Meredith Ginger Laurent Robyn Merrick, Friends of LPB Robert Levy Rose Hudson Representative Laura Lindsay H. Alston Johnson III Scott Richard Randall Mann Frank MacArthur Deano Thornton Charles Spencer Dr. William Weldon Harrison Smith Dr. Katara Williams Elizabeth Widhalm

3 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 EVENTS friends of LPB honored fi ve distinguished Louisiana citizens at the 2014 Loui- siana Legends gala and Auction on May 8 at the old state Capitol and the governor’s Mansion. this year’s honorees were former Lsu Basketball coach dale Brown, two-term governor Mike foster, rock n’ roll hall of famer Buddy guy, civic activist Mary frey eaton, and businessman and philanthropist W. elton Kennedy. guy was unable to attend the event because he was on tour but did send a taped message thanking friends for the recognition. rose Long of natchitoches was the chair for this year’s event working with Legends Committee members Carole Martin Baxter, Bill Blackwood, donna ewing, dan hare, Phillip Juban and robyn Merrick. Jane Kirkpatrick and Laura Lindsey served on the silent Auction Committee.

4 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 2014 Young Hero honorees (left to right): Kamryn Chauncey, Carolyn Beard, Morgan Gautreau, Andrew Matthews, Cody Crews, Isaac McFarland, Joshua Castille, Elizabeth Kasongo. The accomplishments of six high school and two middle school students were celebrated at the 19th annual Louisiana Young Heroes Banquet on Wednes- day, April 16. Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the Rotary Club of Baton Pictured Left to right: Joshua Castille, Caroline Beard, Isaac McFarland, Rouge sponsored the event which included a luncheon at the Governor’s Man- Morgan Gautreau, Lt. Governor , Andrew Matthews, Elizabeth sion and the banquet at Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge. Kasongo, Kamryn “Kami” Chauncy and Cody Crews.

The Young Heroes program honors Louisiana students who have distinguished themselves in the classroom, served their communities, overcome adversity and inspired others around them. The program will celebrate its 20th an- niversary in 2015.

A record number of paintings by Louisiana artists were up for bid at the annual Art & Travel Auction on October 24. Pictured are hosts: Front Row: Left to Right: Friends Chair Robyn Merrick, LPB President Beth Courtney. Back Row: James Fox Smith, John Dennison, Kim Zabbia and Martin McConnell.

5 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 PRODUCTIONS telling Louisiana’s story has always been a major part of LPB’s mission and 2014 was no exception. the year started with the creation and premiere of four episodes of the award-winning Alive! In America’s Delta series that looked at efforts to protect and replenish the state’s endangered species. the Louisiana department of Wildlife and fisheries was the underwriter for the series.

A new weekly show called Art Rocks! premiered in April. Produced by LPB’s donna Lafleur and hosted by Country Roads Magazine executive editor James fox-smith, the program spotlighted the work of both Louisiana artists and artists from around the country in addition to providing information about the arts in the state.

Mcneese university in Lake Charles was the site for the annual McLeod Lecture in March. the topic was the future of Louisiana’s military bases in the wake of military downsizing and base closures around the country and the efforts at Barksdale Air force Base and fort Polk to save those installations. the show premiered in June. in July, LPB travelled to to shoot The Great American Seafood Cook-Off where 19 chefs from around the country battled to see who is the best seafood chef in the land using the seafood indigenous to their states. the show premiered in november and will be distributed to public television u.s. senate candidates incumbent , Congressman , stations around the country in 2015. and rob Maness squared off on october 14 as CABL and LPB hosted the fi rst statewide televised debate of the campaign. in addition to the six-station LPB network, the hour-long debate also aired on Wyes and WLAe-tV in new orleans.

the debate at Centenary College in shreveport was moderated by LPB Presi- dent/Ceo Beth Courtney and CABL President Barry erwin. the candidates were questioned by a panel of reporters that included Louisiana: The State We’re In’s Anchor/Producer shauna sanford, LaPolitics.com and LaPolitics Weekly publisher and editor Jeremy Alford, columnist stephanie grace from and Alan english, the executive editor and general Manager of The Times in shreveport and the times Media network. Questions were also sent in from citizens around the state.

Additional support for the debate was provided by AArP and the shreveport Chamber of Commerce.

6 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 the 13th series of A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Company in december, LPB joined in the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the was also shot in 2014. Hooks, Lies and Alibis will feature fi sh and seafood founding of the state’s oldest permanent settlement with the premiere of recipes from around the state and travel from toledo Bend to the gulf of Natchitoches: A Tri-Centennial. Charlie Whinham and videographer rex Q. Mexico to show some of the great locations for fi shing in the state. fortenberry explored the history and current activities in the north Louisiana community.

Louisiana: The State We’re In began its 38th year on the air in september. Charlie Whinham and shauna sanford anchor and produce the only state- wide newsmagazine in Louisiana with its mix of the important news in the state, interviews with newsmakers and features about the interesting people and places in the state. When the Legislature went into session March, the state We’re in team kept viewers informed about what was happening through the weekday Capitol Beat reports.

Louisiana Public Square is in its 10th season of providing a forum for dis- cussions about the important issues facing the state. topics this year included Common Core, gay in Louisiana and the debate over the decriminalization of marijuana. A special Louisiana Public Square aired after the FRONTLINE premiere of Breaking Away, the story of the efforts to create the new city of st. george in east Baton rouge Parish. it was the fi rst face to face meet- ing between the proponents and opponents of the annexation effort.

7 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 EDUCATION

Providing resources for teachers and helping preschoolers develop the literacy skills they need to succeed in school remain major parts of LPB’s mission.

LPB was chosen as one of the 33 television and radio stations to participate in the American Graduate: Let’s make It Happen program. American Graduate is supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and will LPB identify community programs that are helping decrease the dropout rate in Louisiana. Through American Graduate, LPB will also hold a series of town meetings to discover what the public would like to see done to solve the high school dropout crisis. LPB held the first of these town meetings in November with another scheduled in April, 2015.

LPB and Stine Home & Yard in Walker had “Bob the Builder Day” on In New Orleans, LPB and Entergy continued their partnership with eight September 27 at Stine. The free event featured a Bob the Builder look-a- childcare centers and two elementary charter schools by providing books, like contest with all of the entrants receiving a prize. Stine demonstrated teacher training and other outreach activities to prepare preschoolers to learn equipment such as mini-excavators, backhoes and skid-steer loaders. The how to read and increase their interest in science and math. kids saw the machines actually working to move dirt and other tasks just like Bob’s friends. Plus, Stine employees guided the children through simple, age-appropriate craft activities, such as building a bird feeder.

LPB Learning Media provided digital media such as video clips, games, and more to over 40,000 Louisiana educators in 2014, helping them augment their lesson plans for their students.

LPB continued the very successful technology camps underwritten by the Ba- ton Rouge Rotary Club in 2014, holding two at LPB, two at the J.K. Haynes Charter School and one at the New Horizon Head Start Center. These week- long camps teach children how to use computers and enhance their literacy skills through a wide range of entertaining and educational activities. LPB Outreach professionals also trained 28 Iberville Parish educators to conduct their own Super WHY! camps. In 2015, Super WHY! Camps will be held in West Baton Rouge Parish for the first time.

8 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 AWARDS

Peg + Cat made a special appearance at LPB in November to preview their new Christmas special and help collect cat and dog food, collars leashes and Louisiana Public Square other pet items to help two local pet rescue groups. Dinosaur Train: Classic in the Jurassic gave kids a chance to preview the new Dinosaur Train special Gay in Louisiana and use the series computer apps. Telly Award

LPB, with help from The Verizon Foundation, also continued its Library Corners partnership with the Calcasieu Parish Libraries. One of our favorite Alive! In America’s Delta activities of the year was the “Fun with Fideaux” event at the Lake Charles Black Bear Comeback Main Library where children read their books to service dogs. Silver Telly Award Suncoast Emmy Finalist

Whooping Crane’s Majestic Comeback Telly Award

Catch A Career Suncoast Emmy Finalist

9 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 2014 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 Adams and Reese AllBrands.com Bernard Duhon, LLC Baton Rouge Area Foundation CenturyLink Community Coffee East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library Entergy Corporation ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Kilpatrick Companies LCTA Workers’ Comp Louisiana Companies Louisiana Forestry Association Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program Louisiana Strawberry Marketing and Promotion Board Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission McGlinchey Stafford, LLC Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Paragon Casino Resort Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Querbes & Nelson Southland Safety Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau/Visit Lake Charles Stine Lumber Verizon Foundation Visit Baton Rouge Walker Percy Weekend WRKF Public Radio Baton Rouge Zigler Foundation

10 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 MAJOR DONORS

Answer Quick Mrs. Marion S. Attaway Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Coates George Daniels Family The Hendrick Family Foundation Leith Lindow Family Louisiana Healthcare Connections Society Dee Dee Reilly RoyOMartin John and Diane Settle Stephanie Smith Special Children’s Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Kinsey Ms. Claudia L. Davis Mr. Andrew T. McMains Mr. & Mrs. Claude Leach Ms. Dianne Davison Mr. Louis J. Michot LUBA Workers’ Comp Mr. John Denison Mike Michot Berthe Mangin Estate Doris Donnell Mr. Randall L. Mills Janet & Bill Miller Marque Dunham Mr. & Mrs. Saul A. Mintz Charles L. & Sally S. Moffet Mrs. Cynthia Dupree Robert and Roseanne Mitchell Natchitoches Area Convention & Ms. Suzanne Ellwood Jim Montgomery Visitors Bureau Larry & Gertrude Embree Family Mrs. Marjorie Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rainer Charitable Gift Fund Mr. & Mrs. William T. Murphy III William Ruffi n Encana Oil & Gas Inc Mr. & Mrs. D. Denis Murrell Willilam Sandford Mr. & Mrs. Randy Ewing Rob Neely Dr. & Mrs. Robert N. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Falgout, Sr. Mary & Tom Nesbitt Schwendimann Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Fitzgerald The Newtron Group Lewis Simpson Michelle Forte Barbara Norton Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Smith Mr. & Mrs. A. Glenn Flournoy Bill Oliver PATRON ($5,000-$9,999) Ms. Mary N. Smith Ms. Esther Martin Floyd Roger H. Ogden Abbeville Family Partnership Josef Sternberg Memorial Fund Eatel John O’Neal Acadian Companies Mr. Cecil W. Talley William & JoEllyn Gallman Scott Wester Mrs. Shirley Adamson Ada B. Vincent Stacey Goff Barbara Pailet The Almar Foundation Ms. Joanna Wurtele Mrs. Lowry Griffon Joan Penniman Badger Oil Ms. Carol Yarbrough Laura Guillot Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Perry, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Barro Margo Haase The Powers Foundation Inc. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisi- PRODUCER ($1,000 - $2,499) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Allen Haddad Robert Rainer ana Ms. Diane Alexander Ms. Mary Hairston Dr. & Mrs. John M. Rainey Dr. & Mrs. James E. Carter Erica Allain Deryl Hamilton Arthur Reynolds CenturyLink Ms. Jo Ann Alley Bryant Hammett & Associates Dr. & Mrs. Joe C. Rice Cheniere Tom & Donna Gay Anderson Gwen & Clay Harmon Charles & Fay Richard Chesapeake Energy Corp. Mr. & Mrs. D. Charles Antrobus Mr. & Mrs. John Hardy, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James A. Richardson Chevron Rob Ardoin O.L. Harper Mr. Randy Roberts Dr. Sally Clausen Dr. & Mrs. Johnny Armstrong Mrs. Milton L. Harris Billy Ross Community Trust Bank Mr. & Mrs. William J. Atkins Nita K. Harris Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Rotenberg James Davison Family Dr. David Louis Autin Delton Harrison Frank & Janice Sadler JPMorgan Chase Mr. & Mrs. G.W. Baldwin Susan D Hayley Mr. Wesley Salmon Katherine Drake Mr. Anderson W. Barham Randy Haynie Susan F. Sample InterMountain Management Mr. & Mrs. Gregory J. Barro Mrs. Catherine Hecker Mr. William Sandford Kennedy Rice Mill Toni Bauer Deborah Hedricks Ms. Linda L. Saurage Betty & Bill King Mr. & Mrs. Lee Baxter Mrs. Sam B. Hicks III Colonel & Mrs. Francis C. Louisiana Independent Joe & Nelda Beaud, Jr. Dr. R. M. Hill Schaffer Pharmacies Assc Mr. Terry W. Bennett Paula Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Selber Jr. Louisiana Lottery Corporation Richard Besson Peggy Holladay Mr. Carl Siener McDonald’s of Baton Rouge Best Western Richmond Inn & Eleanor Hollemand Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dale Shaffer Paragon Casino Resort Suites Hunt, Guillot & Associates Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Simoneaux Lynne & Jeff Pisto Ms. Marie Bickham Kris Hutchinson Mr. & Mrs. David P. Smith Progressive Bank T.D. Bickham Co. Ms. Louise Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Smith The Scott Foundation Mrs. Ruth Anne Bindursky Anne James Mary Smith Mary Smith Mr. Bill Blackwood Chris & Payton John Southern University System Stephanie Smith Mr. & Mrs. William D. Blake Mr. H. Alston Johnson III Foundation Squire Creek Bari Blanks Mary Jones Linda Sterling Joyce M Thibodeaux Gardiner Bourque Mr. Thomas Jones Teche Federal Bank Tiger Athletic Foundation BR & R Foundation Mary & Cheney Joseph Rev. & Mrs. James E. Theus Willis-Knighton Health System William Bracken Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Juban Dr. Jack E. Thielen Frank & Suzzanne Bright Juban Insurance Group John G. Turner & Jerry Fischer ADVOCATE ($2,500 - $4,999) Bruce J. Heim Foundation Ms. Kay Legendre Doré Fund Turner Industries Albemarle Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Kris Kirkpatrick John Utesch Steven Alferi Dr. & Mrs. William S. Bundrick Dr. & Mrs. James D. Knoepp Ms. Liz Walker Mr. William G. Anderson Barbara Burge Zbigniw Kula Ralph Webb Robert Baker Dr and Mrs Robert Burris Richard & Joan Launey Dr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Webre Ms. Eula Mae Bernard Daryl and Laura Byrd Sen. F.E. Lauricella Dr. & Mrs. William Weldon Capital One Bank Kurt & Lea Carleton Mrs. William Ledet Ernestine Westbrook Ms. Michelle Carriere Mr. C.R. Carstens David & Patricia Lewis The Wheless Foundation Mr. Philip Coane JPMorgan Chase Viki Lindley Mr. & Mrs. John W. Whitson Mr. Ryan Kilpatrick Christopher & Linda Clark Long Law Firm Mr. & Mrs. Patrick R. Widhalm Mrs. Susan Dawson Mrs. Beth Courtney Mr. Edward Lopez William C. Woolf Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Terry O. Ewing Sharon Crain Richard Hight Michael & Patricia Woods Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Falgout, Sr. David Cromwell James R. Martin Kathryn Wroten Deborah Glaviana Ms. Rebecca M. Crowell Mr. John Maxwell Mr. & Mrs. James E. Yeldell Dr. Robert T. Grissom Mr. & Mrs. Evan D. Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Frank McArthur Henrietta Colley Yoder Fund Padmeni Gupta Mr. & Mrs. Ben Daniels Jr. Mr. William Robert McKenzie Joseph F. Yoder Jr. Fund Mary Ellen & Phillip Juban Mr. & Mrs. William H. Davis Jr. Mr. & Mrs. F. Charles McMains Jr Richard & Elaine Zuschlag

11 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 Robert Aarstad Betty Bryant David Donald Lee Guarisco Claire Abney Billy Bryant Willis Doolittle Frances Guenter Joseph Acosta Joyce Burda John Douthat D Gueymard Mary Adams Brenda Burford Kathryn Dreher John Guice Rickey Albert Lynne Burkhart James Droddy Peggy Guidroz Ashley Alberty Jill Burks Yvonne Ducey Charline Guidry Charles Albright Shirley Burns Shannon Duhon Genevieve Guidry Pat Alford Willie Burton Susan Duhon Jaret Guidry Steve Alford Josephine Busse Lillian Dunlap Leslie Guidry Rick Allen Maria Butler E Dunn Roberta Guillory Rose Allen Hal Butts Hans Dunner Charles Gunn Dr & Mrs William Allums Taylor Caffery Hildabeth Dupaquier John and Garland Guth Sonia Alvarez Diane Cage Angie Dupas Pat Hair Angelo Ancona Richard Callaway Joanna Durbin Orlando Hamilton Jane Anderson Carol Canerday Carol Durr Scott Hamilton Jane Antoine Steve Cannon John Dye Bruce Hammond Carol Ardrey Michael Capone Anita Dyer Dianne Hampton Shreveport Association Betty Carlton R Eberle Elizabeth Hampton Jane Atkinson Faye Carnahan Patricia Edens Mr Jim Hanna Jr BettyAucoin Robert Carney Lauralyn Edwards Donna Hanson Carol Aucoin Richard Carr Ann Eisen Quintin Hardtner Op Avinger Bill Carson Carolyn Elias Ben Hardy Luke Babin Lynne Carter Patrick Ellington Dan Hare Lorraine Baca Martha Carter Stella Ellington Beatrice Harris Lloyd Bacon O Carter Guy Ellison Jerri Harris Doyle Bailey Timothy Casey Erwin Engert Douglas Harrison William Bailey Josette Cassiere Elizabeth English Claudia Hathorn Leon Bain E Champagne Glen Estes William Hathron Betty Baker Lynn Chance Catherine Estopinal Kenneth Haydell Barbara Bankens Dorris Chapman Chris Evans Mary Hayes Walter Bankston Rick Chirpich Mr. & Mrs. Randy Ewing Cordell Haymon Robert Bareikis Jane Christensen Sandy & Charlotte Ewing William Haynes Jena Barnett Jeffrey Clark Mr & Mrs John Fage Maureen Hays Alice Barnette Kenton Clark Lanny Falgout Patricia Hays Bryan Barootes Mary Clark Gail Fanning Robert Heard J Barr Joe Clarke Helen Fant Cheryl Hebert Michael Barras Wilbur Clarke W Farmer Richard Hebert L Barraza Jane Clawson Sally Farr Richard Hebert Carol Barrett Sylvia Clayton James Ferguson Helen Hedgemon Richard Bartol John Coast Lois Ferguson John Hedrick Susan Bartol William Coenen Dr John & Elaine Ferry Robert Helm Janice Beam Raymond Coghlan Donna Fields Donald Henley Vadie Beaulieu Raphael Colar Hugh Finklea Darrell Henry George Becker James Coleman John Firestone Dennis Heppert Wallace Begneaud Allen Colley Russell Fish Rita Herrington Barbara Belew David Comeaux Alan Fisher Thomas Hertwig Marlene Benedetto Leon Comeaux Robert Fitzgerald Derrill Heurtin Jimmie Benoit Percy Comeaux Faye Flanagan Bobbie Hicks Mary Benson John Comish Pat Fletcher Candace Higginbotham Charlotte Bercier John Compton Jane Flowers Katherine Hill Claire Bergeron Russell Conger W Floyd and Betty Floyd Kenneth Hill Shirley Bergeron Rachel Conner Gayle Folks Richard Hill Wayne Berry C Constantinides Catherine Folse Edward Hiller Deborah Bertrand SSA Consultants Lois Folse Paul and Madlyn Hilliard Benjamin Beville Mr John Cooke Cooke Gov. Foster John Hillman Carol Bird Judith Copeland Adair Foundation Daniel Hillmann David Bird Judith Cormier Anna Fournet Lilla Himel Mary Bird Sandra Craft Marjorie Fowler Annzella Hines Thomas Black Stella Craig Alta Franks Faye Hingle W Blackledge Cranch-Hardy & Assoc. Ricky Frederick Donald Hinton William Blake Edward Crawford C Fresh W Hodges Marcia Blanchard Diana Cronan George Fritze Mary Hodgkins Donald Blevins Donald Crow Gregory Frost Georgia Hodgson Jesse Blount Cheryl Crowder Myrtle Fuller Paula Hoffman Thomas Boagni Carl Crowe William Fullerton Janet Hogstrom Dorothy Bobbitt Myron Culberson Marilyn Fullton Madeline Holder Nona Bobo Vincent Culivan Karl Fuselier Elizabeth Holloway Joseph Bocchini Kathleen Culotta Edgar Gaddis Joseph Holmes Mr. & Mrs. David Bondy Gary Cummings John Gajda Joe Holyfi eld Ann Bonner Lewis Cummings Mrs Patti Galey Jane Honeycutt J Booker John Cunningham Sissy Galloway William Hopwood Roelof Bosman Ann Currie Joan Garber Sherry Horton Eileen Bossier Ethel Cutman Henry Garner Wayne Howard Martha Bostian Rose Daigle Darlene Gary Mr Harvey Howington John Boston William Daly Anne Gautreaux Venida Hudson Craig Boudreaux Walter Daniels John Gay Frank Hughes David Boudreaux Gwynn Dardar Nancy Gay Michael Hughes Elliott Bouillion Evan Davidson Elizabeth Gayle Alex Hunt John Boulet Sheri Davidson Virginia Gayle Randolph Hunter Donna Boullion John Davis Barbara Geesey Glenda Huval Kenneth Boulton Lee Davis Earl George Margaret Huval Michael Bowman Mary Davis Keith Gibson Kay Immel Henry Braden Janet Dawson Ray Glasgow R Jackson Mathilde Bradford John Day Stowe Glasscock Linda Jahnke Scott Brame Paula De La Bretonne Carole Gloger Anne James Paula Brantley Joanne Deangelis John Godwin Anne James Gwen Branton Robert Dearmond Barbara Goebel Robert Jarrell William Braunig Guy Decker W. Roland Goetzman Lisa Jaubert Katherine Brewer Barbara and Winston Decuir Raymond Goodrich ‘s Jayasinghe Brian Brewton John Degravelles Florence Gordon Ruth Jenkins Bret Brian Brenda Deming Stewart Gordon Clyde Johnson Armand Brinkhaus Gail Dennie Gerald Goss Dean Johnson Jay Brooks Norman Deumite Warren Gottsegen Margaret Johnson Arthur Broussard Markham Dickson Gilbert Gragg Norbert Johnson Francis Broussard George Diedrich William Graham Eva Jones Paul Broussard Charlotte Dietrich Nestor Granelli Ms A Lynne Jones Peggy Broussard Joe Dilmon Beverly Granniss Paul Jones Judge Marcus Broussard Jr. Jeanelle Diodene F Grant Robert Jones Claire Brown Katherine Distesano Peter Gray Susanne Jones Eleanor Brown David Dixon Charles Green Ron Juneau Georgeann Brown Richard Dodson Catherine Gregorio Patricia Kahle Phil Brown Mai Doles Thomas Gresham Charles Kantrow Elizabeth Bruser Malcolm Domingue Mrs. Lowry Griffon Griffon Lee Kantrow

12 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 Stuart Kay Mary Matfield Will Oglesby Phillip Rozeman Sherry Toms Frank Kean Amy Mathews Donald Olbert Walter Rudd John Torbert Craig Kees Helen Matthews Ellen Olivier William Rutledge Patricia Toups Howard Keesee Harold Mayeux Pat Olson Maurice Saale Roland Toups Elizabeth Keith Bj McArdle Lillian O’Neil Mary’lynn Sachse Philip Tourelle Brenda Kelley Brenda McBride Kathleen Ory Joel Safer Charles Trahan Don Kelly Annette & Leonard McCaffery Steven Oubre Elizabeth Sammons William Trask Neil Kestner William McCall Jeanne Owens Jack Sandell James Trimble Toni Ketchell Susanna McCarthy Ronald Padgett Ted Sanderlin Linda Troino Margaret Killingsworth Cb McCauley Penelope Palermo Nancy Sanders Robert Trudeau Ann King Sybil McCray Robert Palmer Dennis Savoie William Tugwell Bob King Johnette McCullough Thaddeus Pardue Elizabeth Scalf John Turner Brian King Beth McDade Joan Parish Van Schmutz Pat Turnley William Kintzing John McDonald Cleona Parisi Everett Schneider P Tuttle Edith Kirkpatrick Mr and Mrs Clayton McDonald Tillie Parker Patricia Schneider June Tyler Marillyn Klam James McDowell Gary Parks Victor Schneider Brygg Ullmer Debbie & Jeff Kleinpeter Thomas McElroy Patricia Pate Thomas Schoonover Ben Valentine Leonard Knapp Joseph McGahan Beverlye Patterson Rita Schuckers Andrew Vanbergen Philip Knowles Mary McGehee Dr Ramona Patterson Ken Schwab Donald Vandal Jeri Kouns George McGovern, III Judith Paul Nancy Schwarpzberg Catherine Vanderloos Larry & Alice Kronenberger Ruth McGreger Virginia Paul Kathleen Screen Dottie Vaughn Rebecca Krouse Ruth McHalffey Joy Pearce Freddie Seab Lana Venable Patricia Kruelskie Philip McInnis Marion Pearce Sue Seab Robert Vie Elayne Kuehler John McIntyre Betty Peltier Roger Seals Fred Villien Tim Kulage Ernestine McKay Mary Peltier Patricia Segura Kathleen Wadsworth Virginia Kurzweg Joyce McKeehan Jeannine Pender Robert Segura Katherine Wagner Rick Kutz Edward McLaughlin Tim and Esther Penninton Richie Self Allison Walker Ellen Kyle Josephine McLean Nell Perry Mr & Mrs Larry Sellers Charles Walker John Laborde David McMahon J Peters Shirley Sellers Neil Walker Pietrina Labruzzo F McMains Fred Petersen Susan Selman Jack Wall Donald Lacour Frederick McMullan Keith Peterson William Shaddock Mr & Mrs John Wallace Jim Lacour Lisa McNutt Mr & Mrs Earl Peterson Robert Shadoin Norman Walpole Robert Lafargue Edwin McWhorter Janet Pettiet Warkita Shaffer Daniel Walsh Gayle Laffitte Mark Melancon Patricia Peyton Jack Shaper Darrell Ward Charles Lamar Sandy Melancon S Pharis Jean W Shaw Maggie Warwick Alfred Landry Judy Menard Gilbert Phillips William Shaw William Watkins Carole Landry Shannon Mendenhall Chris Pilley Mary Shemwell June Watson Earl Landry Astrid Merget Lloyd Pine Linda Shepherd Mr. & Mrs. Walter Watson Keith Landry Louis Mes Mr & Mrs David Pipes Mary Shields Burton Weaver Mary Landry Joyce Metoyer Richard Pitcher Anne Shirley Dewey Weaver Norman Landry Paula Metzelaars Nancy Pledger Melvin Shortess Mark Weaver Emily Lanoux Barbara Meyer Dorothy Pocklington John Sieberth John Wefel Richard Lantron Gertrude Meyers Susan Poff William Silvia Morris Weinstein Mary Lapham Kristi and Richard Michael Erwin Poliakoff Jim Simmons Donald Weiss Timothy Larkin John Michel Robert Pontiff Leigh Simmons Carlos Welch John Lastrapes Jan Mickey Helen Pope Judge Simon William Weldon Nick Lattimore Lauren Mickey Mary Potter William Slaughter Jayne Welford Ginger Laurent Diana Miers Cecile Price Steve Sloan Joseph West Lewis Lauve Bob Miller Shasta Pritchard Gladys Smith Roger West Leander Lavergne Carl Miller Elodie Pruitt Gloria Smith Frederick Westphal Mary Lavigne Dale Miller William Pryor Joyce Smith Richard Westrop James Laville Harriet Miller Donlon Pugh Kenneth Smith Thomas Whale John Laws Michael Miller Tom Quaid Louis Smith Charles Wheeler Janet Leblanc Mr & Mrs Edwin Miller Earl Quebedeaux R Smith Dixie Whitaker Shirley Leblanc Virginia Minville Mary Quinn Ronald Smith Allen White Heather Lebleu Eric Mistretta David & Erika Rabalais Shelby Smith Alvin White Drake Lee George Mitchell Nancy Rabalais Susan Smith Dixie White Ed Lee Theresa Mitzler James Rabb Mr & Mrs William Snider Elizabeth White Fred Lees Frank Mixon Norris Rader Susan Snow Elton White Conville Lemoine Jim Mixon Fw Raggio Mr & Mrs Roy Sorbet R White Johnny Lemoine Andy Mobley Yolanda Rambin Katherine Spaht Ronald White Abel Leonard Lee Monldzun, Jr., Md. Geraldine Ramsay Ann Sparkman William Wilcox Raymond Lepine William Monroe Thomas Randolph Myrtis Springer Harvey Wilkening Clyde Lester John Montagne Dr Richard Ranheim Mr & Mrs Grove Stafford Patty Wilkinson Stephanie Levert M Monzingo Paulette Rawdon Mary Stage Philip Williams Gary Levy Susan Moore Edgar Reed Margert Stagg Rebecca Williams Donald Liddekee Cynthia Moran John Reed Tom Stagg Rev Kenneth Williams Margot Lingold Adelaide Morgan Albert Rees Leon Standifer Glenda Williamson Ginesse Listi Randy Morris Morgan Reese John Starks Emma Wilson Clyde Lockwood Leland Morrison Carolyn Reeves Warren Steadman Patricia Windham Andy Loftus Richard Morrison Susan Rehage Cynthia Steele Donna Winters Gerald Long Robert Morrison Jennifer Reilly Edward Steimel Ellise Wissing Jeanny Long Nick Mueller Peggy Reily Richard Steinhorst Robert Wolf Sandra Long Kathryn Munson Scott Reis Barbara Stevens James Wood William Long Robert Munson Elise Resneck Eugene Stevens Buford Woodall Helen Loos Jennifer Munsterman Bob Reynolds Robert Stewart Russell Woodard Frank Lopez Susan Murov Deborah Richard Jacquelyn Stich Mary Woodyear Juan Lorenzo Frances Murrell Ms Loretta Richard William Stickle Patrick Wooldridge Elizabeth Lott Linda Nall Charles Richardson Dennis Stokes Steven Wooley John and Rita Lovett Carmen Necaise Eugene Richardson Gary Stolowski Bob Wright Dr & Mrs Cedric Lowrey Reba Neel Sarah Richardson Janet Stoma Malcolm Wright Miles Luke Vivian Neely Shelia Richmond Ruth Stone Sheila Wright Michael Luquette Catherine Nelson Debrah Riley Elliott Stonecipher Emily Wrye Catherine Lusk Diane Nelson Troy Ritter Advanced Strategies R Wyble Fredrick Lyons George Nelson Robert Rives Marvin Stratton James Wyche Barbara M James Nelson Mary Robbins Barbara Strawitz Allegra Yancey Joseph Macaluso Alberta Nereaux Mrs. J. E. Robeau, Jr. Julia Strickland Mr & Mrs Don Yeager Clara Machin Stella Nesanovich Cheryl Roberts N Strohschein Terry Yelvington Tim Macnamara Julius Nesom Lenore Roberts Vicki Stuart Bob & Kim Zabbia Julia Macnicholl Joycelyn Newton Patricia Robertson Wendle Suddleston James Ziler Dr & Mrs Michael Madden Winnie Nichols Wallace Robertson Robert Suggs Thomas Zimmer John Maginnis Donald Nimis Gene Robinson Audette Sullivan Murry Magness Lou Noonan John Robinson Joseph Sullivan Sam Mahfouz Charlotta Nordyke Judy Roemer Carole Tabor Marie Mannina Hope Norman Paul Roger Harold Taylor Ray Manuel Margaret Norsworthy Karl Roider Ira Taylor Antti Maran Betty Norton George and Janna Rorex Jim Taylor Roslyn Maranto E Nosser Marilyn Rosenson Mary Teta Linda Marchand Paul Nowacki Sidney Ross Dr & Mrs John Thomas Paula Marchand James Oard Suzanne Rouvalis Kathy Thompson Harvey Marcus Meade Oboyle Dr Curtis Roy O Thompson Joan Martin Hugh O’Connor Mary Rozas Vernon Thompson Melinda Martin Weyman Oden Scotty Rozas Charles Tiller

13 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 Financials

Underwriting Interest & Dividends $279,031 $784,078

Production

$1,380,350 State General Fund

$5,774,223

Entrepreneurial Endeavors

$2,148,818

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Friends of LPB $2,314,086 $2,354,650

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2014

REVENUE

State General Fund $5,774,223 Friends of LPB $2,354,650 Corporation for Public Broadcasting $2,314,086 Entrepreneurial Endeavors $2,148,818 Production $1,380,350 Interest & Dividends $784,078 Underwriting $279,031

Total $15,035,236

14 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 Fundraising & Membership Development

$899,127

Management and General

$2,175,198 Programming and Production

$7,686,222

Broadcasting and Engineering

$4,274,689

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2014

EXPENDITURES

Programming and Production $7,686,222 Broadcasting and Engineering $4,274,689 Management and General $2,175,198 Fundraising & Membership Development $899,127

Total $15,035,236

15 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2014 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