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Our Transformative Impact 2017 ANNUAL REPORT $2.4M From the President TOTAL This 2017 Annual Report is our opportunity to express our gratitude for SUPPORT your generosity. Together, we are having a transformative impact. We are TO CGA celebrating our amazing alumni. We are connecting you to each other and the Academy. We are evolving a culture of philanthropy within the IN 2017 cadets, alumni, parents, and a growing number of friends that decreases the impact of federal funding shortfalls. The stories told here highlight how your impact provides transformative experiences for the Corps of Cadets and our alumni – experiences simply not possible without your gifts. It’s because of you that more cadets have access to programs like the Arctic Advanced Research Projects, state-of-the-art facilities like the Otto Graham Hall of Athletic Excellence, coaches that help them take their competition to the next level, and an unparalleled leadership experience that is constantly improving thanks to the Admiral James M. Loy Institute for Leadership (page 38). Your support also provides alumni with opportunities to connect with cadets and each other. In 2017 we eclipsed $2.4 million in total gifts to the Academy. The All Present campaign — our first comprehensive campaign to address the 15% needs of the Corps, the Academy and the Coast Guard — reached almost Campus $28 million in direct gifts and pledges last year, representing 93% of our Enhancements goal with 32 classes and the Parents Association stepping up to commit their support. 7% Legacy This is an exciting time to be part of the U. S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association. Times change. 5% Leadership changes. But, our “The Board reflects the interest of the Cadet Experience collective dedication, passion and Association’s membership in ensuring pride remain constant. that the Academy experience remains Thank you! special and excellent - rigorous in the 16% academic and professional challenges Academic Enrichment it presents to future leaders, relevant to the needs of the Service and the Andrea M. Marcille ’89, President nation in a dynamic environment, and Captain, U. S. Coast Guard, Retired constantly seeking to develop leaders with the skill and ability to leverage the talents of a diverse workforce to 38% Leadership/ best effect for the Service.” National Prominence Joseph Vorbach ’87, Board Chair CDR, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired 19% Athletic PAGE 1 Enrichment $2.4M Financials: Statement of Final Position TOTAL December 31, 2017 (with comparative totals from December 2016) SUPPORT TO CGA ASSETS 2017 TOTAL 2016 TOTAL Current Assets IN 2017 Cash & cash equivalents $ 1,143,105 $ 827,140 Pledges receivable, current portion 2,013,611 849,730 Accounts receivable 828 2,414 Prepaid expenses 0 3,427 Total Current Assets $ 3,157,544 $ 1,682,711 Property & Equipment Buildings & improvements $ 4,770,841 $ 4,770,841 Furniture & equipment 378,068 378,068 5,148,909 5,148,909 Less accumulated depreciation (1,800,253) (1,665,393) Net Property & Equipment 3,348,656 3,483,516 Other Assets Pledges receivable, net of current portion $ 2,347,881 $ 1,340,522 Other assets 97,813 72,324 Due from (to) other funds 0 0 Investment in Atlas, LCC 0 10,000 Investments (non-endowment) 6,887,963 6,102,609 Fiduciary funds 175,797 167,243 Endowment Cash & cash equivalents 3,790 431,369 Marketable securities 25,099,048 21,149,039 Total Other Assets 34,612,292 29,273,106 Total Assets $ 41,118,492 $ 34,439,333 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 20,997 $ 37,358 Accrued expenses 94,144 98,952 Margin loan 0 355,013 Total Current Liabilities $ 115,141 $ 491,323 Long-term Liabilities Deferred lifetime membership dues 211,029 146,619 Fiduciary liability 175,797 167,243 Annuities payable 85,939 115,254 Total Liabilities $ 587,906 $ 920,439 Commitments & Contingencies Net Assets Unrestricted Unrestricted 2,063,742 1,763,168 Board designated 2,201,586 2,014,576 Temporarily restricted 19,329,918 13,088,679 Permanently restricted 16,935,340 16,652,471 Total Net Assets $ 40,530,586 $ 33,518,894 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 41,118,492 $ 34,439,333 For the complete 2017 audited financials see WWW.CGAALUMNI.ORG/FINANCIALS PAGE 2 “It filled me with immense pride in the Academy and excitement for the Long Blue Line we will soon be joining.” MEMBERSHIP BY CATEGORY 79% AL UM Membership & Alumni Relations N I Our initiatives are focused on building trusting relationships, facilitating 41 1 fellowship, strengthening how we support and connect you, increasing 7 12% ,9 cadet touch points, optimizing career resources, increasing membership, Current 1 6 Parents 0 and leaving each group feeling a part of our community. 5 9% 29% 5 Academy Young 2017 HIGHLIGHTS Friends Alums 25% (’98-’17) Career Services: Conducted first-ever Career Transition Survey, providing our Legacy alumni members with valuable transition information; launched new Career Alums Corner Bulletin column and eNewsletter 1 (thru ’77) Cadet Ambassadors: Strengthened our relationship with these 10 cadets who , further the Association’s visibility and build stronger ties between the Corps and the 5 25% Alumni Association; produced a quarterly flyer distributed within Chase Hall that 5 Transitioning educates the Corps on what and how we support them, the Academy and our alumni 3 Alums (’78-’97) 1 Homecoming: Improved coordinator experience with creation of new Homecoming 5 Manual; hosted first-ever 5-10-15 combined tailgate for our younger alumni and their 5 , families; provided online registration for 1987 and 1992 reunion activities 1 Captions: 2/c Rachel Boohar & 2/c Anna Morin hold a bar of gold; the rings donated by CDR MEMBERSHIP Frederick R. Adamchak, CDR David H. Blomberg, CAPT Warren E. “Ted” Colburn, Jr., CAPT Wayne R. Gronlund, CDR Mark D. Present, & CDR Jay M. Snyder; L-R: 2/c Morin, 2/c Boohar, Captain Wayne R. BY TYPE PAGE 3 Gronlund, 2/c Ryan Brumm, & 2/c Michaela Hepler. *as of December 31, 2017 TRANSFORMING TRADITIONS The roar of the furnace dominated the “It filled me with immense pride in the room as cadets, alumni, spouses, and Academy and excitement for the Long Alumni Association staff stood back and Blue Line we will soon be joining,” said watched seven rings from the Class of 2/c Michaela Hepler. 1969 melt in a crucible at 1,948°F. “It was touching to see the rings The resulting nugget looked small, but donated and feel the trust and support held years of experience and tradition the Class of 1969 has in us,” said 2/c in its 15 carat heft. “Think about how Anna Morin. “The powerful symbolism many paths that will go down,” said behind the ceremony has inspired me John Bond from the fine metal refinery and my classmates to look forward to Pease and Curran, and “where it’s been,” our turn to give back to those who have added CAPT Wayne Gronlund ’69. come before and will come after. “ Gronlund, his fellow classmates, and The class ring symbolizes one’s youth, their widows donated the rings as part pride, perseverance, and unwavering of the Alumni Association’s Golden commitment to the core values of honor, Legacy Program that started in 2009. respect, and devotion to duty. “Through It offers alumni the chance to form a the Golden Legacy Program, it now also special bond and lasting link with the represents one’s eternal connection to future officers of the Coast Guard. the Long Blue Line,” said CAPT Andrea Marcille ’89. Donated class rings are melted down each year and mixed with new gold to forge the class rings for the next Both the Golden Legacy and Link in generation of Coast Guard officers. The the Chain programs are managed and rings are officially gifted at the Third supported by the Alumni Association’s Class Formal. Alumni Relations team. Last year more than 13 Link in the Chain events Last year alumni and cadets witnessed connected the current Corps with those the actual melting of the rings at the who have gone before them. first-ever Ring Melting Ceremony in 79% September. ALU MN “Sharing this experience with several I 1 members of the Class of 2019, our Link- 74 1,9 in-the-Chain class, made the whole 1 event extraordinary,” said Gronlund, who 6 0 5 represented his class. 5 Since the Golden Legacy Program started a total of 33 rings have been donated and more than 14 classes have participated. This process will continue 1 in perpetuity, linking the alumni who , 5 wore those rings with the generations to follow in their footsteps. It has 5 become an integral part of the Link 3 1 in the Chain Program that connects 5 View a video of the ring melt current cadet classes with the class ,5 that graduated 50 years before them. & learn more at... 1 WWW.CGAALUMNI.ORG/MELT PAGE 4 TRANSFORMING COAST GUARD ARCTIC POLICY Four years ago the Coast Guard laid out aims to increase coordination and the vision for establishing a center of cooperation between the respective Arctic expertise at the Academy. But “not Coast Guards on shared challenges in having the resources to flesh out that the region. Pincus is especially proud of vision was a challenge,” said Dr. Rebecca CASP’s ability to include academics in Pincus, Class of 1965 Center for Arctic the Forum’s operations. By coordinating Study and Policy (CASP) Endowed Chair. academic sessions at their meetings, “There was a fair amount of skepticism CASP brings Arctic policy makers and and I’m really proud that four years later researchers together in one room.