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SP STUDIOS DESIGN & MARKETING SERVICES Specifications for Long Island Children’s Museum 24-page (plus additional-panel foldout) + Cover Annual Report Printing: COVER: 4 pages + 1-panel foldout on front-cover (6-pages total). 8.5"x 11" (scored&FOLDED), 25.5"x 11" (FLAT); 5/5 (4-COLOR PROCESS + Overall Aqueous Varnish). Please use rub-resistant Inks. NOTE: Front Cover has Additional foldout panel (see drawing at right) INTERIOR Pages: 24 pages + additional-page foldout on interior page #1 (26 page total). 8.5"x 11" (finished Size) ; 5/5 (4-COLOR PROCESS + Overall Aqueous Varnish) Please use rub-resistant Inks. NOTE: Interior Page #1 has Additional foldout panel (see drawing at right) PAPER STOCK OPTIONS: A) COVER: Monadnock 120# Uncoated Cover “Astrolite” smooth finish INT. PGs.: Monadnock 65# Uncoated Cover “Astrolite” smooth finish B) COVER: Lustro Gloss 120# 2-side Coated Cover “white” INT. PGs.: Lustro Gloss 65# 2-side Coated Cover “white” C) COVER: Dull Coated Cover; 120# 2-side DULL-Coated Cover “white” INT. PGs.: Dull Coated Cover; 65# 2-side DULL-Coated Cover “white” Stitched or Perfect Bind Date: 01/06/03 Client: Long Island Children's Museum Project: Long Island Children's Museum 2002 Annual Report Mission& Goals The Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) is a learning laboratory that inspires children and their adults through interdiscipli- nary, hands-on, fun experiences. LICM is a private, not-for-profit institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. THE LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM BELIEVES THAT: Long Island Children's Museum • Children learn best by seeing, touching and doing; • Children are motivated to learn when they are having fun; • Children develop self-confidence when they can explore in a nurturing environment; • Children who share positive experiences with others better understand and appreciate diversity; • Children encouraged to solve problems creatively will be better equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. LEVON GRAPHICS CORP : COM PRINTING GENEROUSLY DONATED BY . SPSTUDIOS , PARK . SCOTT A : “There are only two ways to live your life. DESIGN BY One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ANNUAL REPORT – ALBERT EINSTEIN 2001-2002 Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 224-5800 www.licm.org LICM Celebrates Its New Home GRAND OPENING GETTING STARTED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2002, LICM'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, STAFF The road to the new LICM began in the late 1980’s when a group of Long Island parents, educators, artists and and volunteers were joined by wide-eyed school children, business leaders began to dream about creating a special place for children and families; a place focused on children eager Museum supporters and excited elected officials as we and their intellectual, emotional and social development; and an exciting place that would stimulate children’s “Wisdom begins in wonder.” officially opened our brand new, state-of-the-art, 40,000 “It's kind of fun to do the impossible.” natural curiosity and educate through exploration and fun. – SOCRATES square foot facility at Mitchel Center. Opening day marked – WALT DISNEY That special place first opened in 1993 in a 5,400 square foot demonstration site at 550 Stewart Avenue in Garden both the culmination of an over decade-long quest by LICM's City, NY. Though the space could accommodate only 98 visitors at a time, the demonstration site hosted 75,000 founders to build a permanent, world-class children’s visitors in its first year and more than 500,000 museum-goers between 1993 and 2001. This overwhelming response museum on Long Island, and the beginning of an era full of from the public reinforced the board’s original belief that to better serve Long Islanders, a move to a larger, wonderful new experiences and opportunities for Long permanent home would be necessary. Island’s children and families. A NEW HOME The new Museum has received extensive media coverage, including the front page and a glowing editorial in Newsday, MOVING TO GROW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN The new LICM is home to 12 innovative, hands-on exhibit several articles in the New York Times and far-reaching coverage of programming in many of Long Island’s community In 1998, Nassau County offered a 60-year, no-cost lease on a former aircraft hangar at Long Island’s historic Mitchel Field. galleries, which invite exploration from curious young bodies newspapers. LICM has also received plenty of television air time from News 12 and WLNY-TV 55 and was featured on LICM seized the opportunity, and we launched our $17 million Moving To Grow Capital Campaign to support the Museum’s and minds; a 150-seat, state-of-the-art theater in which to Cablevision’s “Neighborhood Journal” and WABC’s “L.I. Viewpoints.” “I have not failed. move and expansion. After raising $12.6 million and securing a loan for the balance, construction on the new LICM began present interactive performances and workshops; three in January 2001. We closed the doors of the demonstration site in September 2001 but continued to remain active in the More importantly, the community’s response to the new LICM has been tremendous. In the four months from our grand classroom-sized learning studios for conducting fun and I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. community through our outreach programming. We also kept busy packing, planning and training new staff so that we opening to June 30, the end of our fiscal year, more than 86,000 people visited LICM and the Museum’s membership base ” educational programs and activities; the LICM Store, would be ready to welcome the public when the new Museum opened in February 2002. brimming with creative toys; a spacious cafeteria with grew from roughly 500 to more than 3,600 families. Almost immediately after LICM's opening, school group visits were fully – THOMAS ALVA EDISON vended snacks; ample parking and convenient access to booked through the end of the school year and summer group visits sold out quickly as well. Given this robust start, the new major roadways and public transportation. LICM anticipates hosting between 250,000 and 300,000 visitors in its first year. 1989 July 1990 November 1990 January 1992 February 1993 November 21, 1993 April 1995 February 1998 July 1998 November 15, 2000 January 2001 March 2001 September 28, 2001 February 27, 2002 June 30, 2002 LICM's founders begin planning a LICM is granted a Provisional LICM receives 501(c)(3) status as a LICM's Board of Trustees meets with muse- LICM signs a no-cost lease with the 550 STEWART AVENUE SITE OPENS. 100,000th visitor welcomed. LICM signs lease with Nassau County LICM's Board of Trustees launches GROUNDBREAKING FOR LICM'S NEW HOME. Construction begins. 500,000th visitor welcomed at 550 550 STEWART AVENUE SITE CLOSES. LICM'S NEW HOME AT MITCHEL CENTER LICM closes Fiscal Year 2001-2002. The LICM children’s museum for Long Island. Charter by the New York State private, non-profit institution um consultant Anne Butterfield and create Long Island Lighting Company for Hangar #6 at Mitchel Center. $17 million Moving To Grow Stewart Avenue site. OPENS TO THE PUBLIC. capital campaign stands at $14.6 million. Board of Regents and is incorpo- from the Internal Revenue Service. a master plan contemplating a demonstra- (LILCO) for space at 550 Stewart Capital Campaign. Capital campaign rated in the State of New York. tion site followed by a full-size museum. Avenue in Garden City. reaches $12.6 million. LICM secures construction loan from 86,000 visitors welcomed at the new LICM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > European> American Bank> (now Citibank). > > > > > >in its first four> months of operation. > > “The brighter you are, the more you have to learn.” – DON HEROLD THE LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM STRIVES TO: • Foster children’s creative thinking, problem-solving skills, socially responsible values and behavior, self-confidence, and self-esteem; • Enhance the ability of adults to understand and guide children’s growth; • Present innovative and interactive exhibits, performances, and programs; • Provide opportunities for children and families from diverse backgrounds to learn together in a safe, nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment; • Develop unique models for learning beyond the boundaries of the classroom; • Attract thinkers and “tinkerers” of all kinds to share their visions and passions; • Collaborate with other organizations and encourage a sharing of resources and talents within the New York metropolitan community. A Message from the President & Executive Director A MESSAGE FROM Dear Friends, THE PRESIDENT& EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 01 This past year has been one of tremendous growth and excitement at LICM as we moved from our 5,400 square foot demonstration site on Stewart Avenue in Garden City to our brand new, 40,000 square foot home at Long Island’s historic Mitchel Field. EXHIBIT Though construction on the new facility began in January 2001, the new LICM was GALLERIES 03 really born over a decade earlier, in the hearts and minds of its founders. As before, LICM is committed to serving the needs of children and families from Long Island’s diverse communities. With a permanent home, we are proud to take our place EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING among the Island’s established museums and cultural institutions that enrich the lives of those who live, work and visit here. Our new facility and growing resources have & THEATER 05 enabled LICM to reach many more people through an even wider variety of programming offered in the Museum and in schools, libraries and other community COMMUNITY centers. Many of these innovative programs are highlighted in this annual report.