Annual Report 2012

Annual Report 2012
Letter from the President
and Chair of the Board of Directors
Dear Friends,
Child’s play. Two small words often used to denote something considered simple, obvious, or trivial. Yet it turns out
that child’s play is anything but…significant evidence from research and evaluation demonstrate that child’s play is,
in fact, crucial to the successful social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of our children.
At Port Discovery, we understand that a child’s early years are more important than any other. Play serves a vital
role in building the foundation for learning and opens children’s eyes to the possibilities of the world around them.
Exposure to quality play-based learning from an early age leads to both short- and long-term positive outcomes
for all children, especially those with high needs. Those outcomes include improved school readiness and success,
increased high school graduation rates, and increased college attendance and completion rates.
Port Discovery has a history of creating innovative, award-winning programs and exhibits that promote learning
through purposeful play and that fully include our diverse society in terms of heritage, ability, gender and family.
By focusing on creative play, both independent and guided, Port Discovery inspires creative thinking and problem
solving — the very skills required for success in the 21st century.
At Port Discovery, play equals learning.
In 2012, with that philosophy in mind, the Museum continued its efforts to bring the best informal learning
opportunities to the children of Maryland and beyond:
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Port Discovery becomes the first children’s museum in the nation to receive Nano, a mini-exhibition from the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network that invites visitors to examine the world of nanoscale
science, engineering, and technology
STEM learning opportunities are expanded with NanoFabulous, a mini-exhibition — developed by the
University of Maryland, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center — that helps elementary school
students understand how scientists work at the nanoscale level
Port Discovery expands its Military Appreciation Program, providing free admission to military families and partnering with the U.S.O. to include children’s cards and crafts in care packages
The Museum offers additional Discovery Days and Discover Me Days, which provide free access for children with
special needs
The Museum launches a new permanent exhibit — Kick It Up! brought to you by UnitedHealthcare, designed to
fight childhood obesity by promoting physical activity, wellness and prevention
As we look back on 2012, we are proud of our accomplishments and our continued recognition as one of the top
children’s museums in the nation and we are grateful to the many partners and supporters who make it possible. In
the pages ahead, we invite you to learn more about Port Discovery Children’s Museum and the Power of Play.
Sincerely,
Bryn Parchman
President & CEO
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Dennis F. Rasmussen
Board Chair
Our mission:
To connect purposeful play and learning.
At Port Discovery, children and the important
adults in their lives enjoy a safe, nurturing place
dedicated to helping children learn the way
they learn best…
Climbing
Building
Splashing
Digging
Dancing
Singing
Pretending
Creating
“Children need their freedom
and time to play. Play is not a luxury.
Play is a necessity.”
Kay Redfield Jamison, Psychologist, Scholar
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We believe in the Power of Play.
Throughout the United States, a new emphasis is being placed on the importance and value
of play. Play is critical to childhood development and learning. Play strengthens the bonds
between children and their families, caregivers, and teachers. Play promotes critical thinking,
communication, problem solving, and collaboration, often referred to as 21st century learning
skills. Play contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children
and youth.
Research proves that play:
• builds ability to solve problems, negotiate rules, and resolve conflicts
• develops confident, flexible minds that are open to new possibilities
• develops creativity, resilience, independence, and leadership
• strengthens relationships and empathy
• helps grow strong healthy bodies and reduces stress
In short, play is essential to the healthy development of each and every child, and lays the
foundational skills for lifelong success in a world that is increasingly complex, competitive,
and interconnected.
“Play is our brain’s favorite way
of learning.”
Diane Ackerman, Author
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Learning Initiatives
The Museum’s programs and exhibits are based on our five learning initiatives, which support and
comply with the Maryland Model for School Readiness and the Maryland State Curriculum.
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Early Childhood
Creative Arts and Culture
Healthy Families/Healthy Communities
Financial Literacy
STEM Learning: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Port Discovery is dedicated to providing high quality exhibits, programs, and creative learning
opportunities for children from birth to age 10, with a continued emphasis on early childhood. Each
programmatic year begins with the solicitation of input from experts in the fields of education, science,
research, and child development that guides educational content throughout the Museum. On-going
guidance is provided by experts sitting on our Museum Education Advisory and Health Advisory
Councils. At Port Discovery, learning is cross-disciplinary; thus, subjects such as science, math, literacy,
visual and performing arts, and healthy living are woven into learning experiences throughout the
Museum.
“Play is the highest form of
research.”
Albert Einstein
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Connections
As educators, researchers and community leaders
discuss the challenges facing education today, two
factors have emerged as critical to academic success:
• Parents/caregivers are an integral part of the
learning process for children.
• Effective educational strategies involve
community partnerships that offer diverse
experiences, expertise and resources.
Port Discovery successfully connects with parents,
caregivers, teachers and community organizations
to put the “Power of Play” into action. Our programs
and exhibits provide learning experiences and
environments that are grounded in children’s
interests, incorporate multiple learning disciplines,
and engage children as hands-on, active learners who
learn best through play.
Parents
For parents and caregivers we provide an exceptional
learning environment packed with a variety of
developmentally appropriate programs and materials,
model engagement and educational activities, and
connect visitors with community resources.
Schools
For teachers, we provide out-of-school active learning
environments and programs that reinforce in-school
activities. School programs include guided visits,
afterschool and outreach programs.
Community Partners
Providing the highest quality programs for our visitors
requires collaboration with leaders and advocates
in education, science, health, child development and
disability awareness.
In 2012 our key partners included:
Kennedy Krieger Institute
This innovative partnership brings together
parents of young children and child
development experts in our Tot Trails exhibit,
designed for children three and under.
Parents learn about the latest research in
child development, receive expert advice,
and engage in personal exploration of their
children’s purposeful play and learning.
Towson University
Port Discovery and Towson University have
launched a major collaborative initiative
to establish The Children’s Learning Lab.
This partnership is designed to develop,
implement, and assess learning models and
exhibits.
PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs
Our partnership with this Kennedy Krieger
Institute affiliate helps the Museum meet the
ever-growing demand for programs serving
parents and educators interested in the
healthy development and well-being of
young children with disabilities.
University of Maryland’s Materials Research
Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)
MRSEC funded, designed, and fabricated
NanoFabulous, creating a unique
nanoscience laboratory experience for our
visitors. MRSEC’s partnership brings students,
scientists, and educators together to explore
the importance of nanoscience.
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Community Partners
Early Childhood Initiative
Astro Events
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore Leadership in Action Program
Baltimore Reads
City of Baltimore Health Department
Enoch Pratt Free Library
The Family Tree
The Hearing and Speech Agency
Howard County Public Schools
Irvine Nature Center
Karma Dogs
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Maryland Public Television
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
MSDE Teacher of the Year Program
Office of Parent Involvement and School, Family,
and Community Connections
PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs
Project Head Start
Raising a Reader
Reach Out and Read
Temple University
Towson University Dance Department
Towson University Family Studies Department
Towson University Occupational Therapy Department
University of Delaware
Walters Art Museum
Art and Culture Initiative
African American Quilters of Baltimore
Baltimore Academy
Baltimore-Xiamen Sister City Committee
Baltimore-Kawasaki Sister City Committee
Buffalo Soldiers- Maryland Division
Chapel Hill Elementary Singing Sensations
CoMMotion Dance Troupe
Gina Ling Chinese Dance Chamber
Hee Kyung Traditional Korean Dance Troupe
Kohl’s
Misako Ballet
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum of Maryland
New Century School
Northwood Elementary School
Occasional Symphony
Tuskegee Airmen
Healthy Families/ Healthy Communities Initiative
Baltimore City Health Department
Banfield Pet Hospital
Fidos for Freedom
Health Care Access of Maryland
McCormick & Company, Inc.
University of Maryland Hospital for Children
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
Department of Public Health
Wegmans
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Initiative
Howard University Nano Express
Johns Hopkins Archaeology Museum
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
MD BioLab
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGoddard Space Flight Center
NASA/GSFC Hydrospheric and Biospheric
Sciences Laboratory
Science Applications International Corporation
National Electronics Museum
National Federation for the Blind
National Wildlife Federation
NISE Network (Nanoscale Informal Science Education)
Robinson Nature Center
Sciencenter
University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute
Financial Literacy Initiative
BB&T
Citi
CFG Community Bank
College Savings Plans of Maryland
Financial Fitness for Kids
M&T Bank
Point Breeze Credit Union
PNC Bank
Susquehanna Bank
Wells Fargo
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Partnerships!
“Port Discovery has enabled us to support families
who can certainly use some fun in lives otherwise
filled with painful treatments and hospital visits.
With your help, we are able to create wonderful
activities and opportunities that our families can
count on…”– Casey Cares Foundation, Baltimore
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Accessibility
As a key informal educational resource, Port Discovery
is accessible for all children regardless of age, ability, or
socio-economic status. At Port Discovery children play
together, at their own pace, in developmentally appropriate
ways as they explore our safe, fun environment and
participate in our programs.
School and Family Access
Reaching out to children from underserved communities is central to
Port Discovery’s mission. Of the more than 35,000 school visitors this
year, over 11,000 students and chaperones received free or reduced
admission through our School Access Program, primarily those in Title I
schools. Through our partnerships with the Maryland State Department
of Education (MSDE) Family Support Services Network, we provide free
Family Access Memberships and free one-day admissions for underserved
families throughout the region.
Discovery Days/Discover Me Days
Dedicated to students with disabilities, Discovery Days provide a
nurturing environment for children with special needs. Discover Me Days
offer inclusive programming for children of all abilities. To accommodate
growing demand, in 2012 Port Discovery offered four Discovery Days and
seven Discover Me Days, serving over 4,300 guests.
Countdown to Kindergarten
This annual event encourages school readiness skills in children about
to enter kindergarten while providing parents with information and
resources to prepare for school registration, including health care
screenings and free immunizations. In 2012, Countdown to Kindergarten
included 1,000 free admissions to kindergarten bound students and
caregivers who reside in Baltimore City.
“The programs that Port Discovery has for children with
disabilities are exceptional. It is so nice to have a place in the community
that I can take my daughter where she feels accepted and included.”
Carin Smith, Baltimore County Family Navigator, Catholic Charities of Baltimore
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Target Family Fun Nights
Through generous support from Target, Port Discovery hosts Target Family Fun
Nights, where general admission is $2 per person from 4 pm – 7 pm on the third
Friday of every month. In 2012, more than 9,600 guests took advantage of this
great offer.
Wonderful Wednesdays and Littles’ Days
On Wonderful Wednesdays the Museum books only school groups from Pre-K
through 1st grade. On the 2nd Saturday of each month, families enjoy Littles’
Days, featuring age-appropriate creative-arts-based programs. Almost 29,000
guests attended these popular days dedicated to our youngest visitors.
Military Appreciation
Port Discovery is proud to recognize the courage and commitment of our
military personnel. In honor of the brave men and women defending our
freedom and our great nation, Port Discovery provides free admission to military
members and their children from November through May, culminating with a
Salute the Troops event on Memorial Day weekend. Additionally, the Museum
offers free family memberships through partnerships with Fort Meade and
Aberdeen Proving Ground.
“I am a disabled military veteran with
limited income. My family drove two
hours to share this special day together.
Imagine my surprise when I arrived at Port
Discovery and was thanked for my service
and offered free admission for my family.
The money we saved can now be used to
treat them to a nice dinner and/or just
make these trips more affordable. There is
not enough paper or time to express how
much this means to me and my family,
especially in times like these. Thank you.”
– The DeNight Family, Maple Shade, New Jersey
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Programs
Every day at Port Discovery is packed with programs and activities designed
to delight and educate our visitors from birth to 10 years of age. Programs
developed by our staff of professional educators combine a multidisciplinary approach using storytelling, writing, music, dance, arts and
crafts, and games to foster creative expression and to strengthen artistic,
reading, writing, math¸ science, communication and problem-solving skills.
Among our most successful programs:
ArtVentures
In this 10-week after-school enrichment program students, primarily those
attending Title I elementary schools, learn core values such as courage,
integrity, commitment, determination, teamwork and citizenship.
Mother Goose on the Loose
and Jingle Jangle Music Time
Early childhood programs delight early learners and their caregivers with
stories, songs, and interactive play, while building early language skills.
Talking About Tots
New in 2012, this child-centered story time is followed by parent education
discussions with child development experts from Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Healthy First Saturdays
Our monthly community health fair instills in children and families the
fundamental components necessary to live a healthy and balanced life.
The Money Game and Build Your Own Nest Egg
Financial literacy programs provide the basic tools, information, and
opportunities necessary to practice healthy financial decision making.
Pop Up Science and Alice in Nanoland
Port Discovery has become a leader in the mid-Atlantic region in engaging
and educating young children on the basic concepts of science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM).
STEM in Spring
This week-long period of special programs is dedicated to STEM learning.
“As both a parent and an educator, I appreciate the fact that Port
Discovery Children’s Museum has always responded to the learning
needs of children and best practices of teaching through play.”
-Nancy Thompson, Assistant Principal, Steven Forest Elementary School
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Exhibits
Kick It Up! brought to you by UnitedHealthcare,
opened in June 2012. This new soccer and games
stadium, complete with electronic score board and
goals, offers hands-on programs to get children’s arms
and legs moving and hearts pumping.
Tot Trails is a learning environment where young children explore and
learn about their world and parents learn about their children through
interaction and observation.
Two science exhibits – NANO, a mini-exhibition produced by the
Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network, and NanoFabulous,
provided by the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
(MRSEC) at the University of Maryland – provide interactive experiences
that help children and their families understand the science of things too
small for the eye to see .
In the Royal Farms Convenience Store and Fill’er Up Station exhibit,
children learn how to make healthy choices in a convenient world.
Children are challenged physically and mentally to climb, slide, and scale
rope bridges in KidWorks, a three-story urban tree house.
Pretend play rules the day in Tiny’s Diner, where children explore
cooking, serving, and managing a restaurant.
The Oasis offers quiet space for family games and reading.
Adventure Expeditions recreates a 1920’s archaeological search for the
Pharaoh’s tomb.
StudioWorkshop features activities and programs to inspire each child’s
inner artist.
Wonders of Water helps children understand human interactions with
water in fun, exciting and interactive ways.
Children use detective skills as they follow clues to solve a missing
persons’ case in Miss Perception’s Mystery House.
Traveling Exhibits
In 2012, the Museum hosted blockbusters TINKERTOY®: Build Your
Imagination™, Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog™, and The
Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD.
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Each spring, Port Discovery celebrates the Power of Play
with Play It Forward, the Museum’s annual fundraiser.
Adult guests enjoy a variety of fun activities that
demonstrate the educational value of Port Discovery’s
informal learning environment and discover how the
Museum’s many programs connect purposeful play and learning.
They also take pride in knowing that their support of Play It Forward
benefits the Museum’s School and Family Access programs, which
provide free or reduced admission for children and caregivers from
economically challenged communities, children with special needs,
and military families.
Central to this festive celebration is the Great Friend to Kids Award.
Presented by select children’s museums throughout the nation and
nationally by the Association of Children’s Museums, this award
recognizes those who have made significant and outstanding
contributions to strengthening education and advancing the interests
of children.
In 2012, Port Discovery was proud to recognize McCormick &
Company, Inc. as the Museum’s Great Friend to Kids. In addition to the
company’s outstanding support of Port Discovery’s Healthy Families –
Healthy Communities Initiative, McCormick is a generous partner with
education, health, human services and civic organizations throughout
Maryland and around the world.
“McCormick & Company, Inc. wholeheartedly supports
Port Discovery’s mission to provide healthy experiences
through purposeful play for all children of all abilities.
By recognizing Port Discovery’s dedication to enriching
the lives of children, we hope to inspire others to do the
same and ‘Play It Forward!’”
- Gordon Stetz, Chief Financial Officer, McCormick & Company, Inc.
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Summary Financial Information*
FY2012
As of and for the years ended June 30
Support & Revenue
Statements of Activities
Support & Revenue
Admissions, Memberships, & Programs
Contributions & Grants - Operations
Contributions & Grants - Capital Expenditures
Other Earned Income
Total Support & Revenue
Expenses
Program Services
Administration
Marketing
Fundraising
Total Expenses
Change in Net Assets
2012
2011
$ 2,403,331
1,093,553
1,219,159
70,604
4,786,647
$ 2,355,292
994,004
741,939
152,383
4,243,618
Net Assets
Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted Total Net Assets Total Liabilities & Net Assets
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Admission,
Memberships, and
Programs
Contributions and Grants
- Capital Expenditures
Contributions and Grants
- Operations
Other Earned Income
2%
2,628,352
436,893
343,843
397,160
3,806,248
2,680,759
422,740
347,976
404,129
3,855,604
23%
50%
25%
$
Statements of Financial Position
Assets
Cash & Investments
Other Current Assets
Property & Equipment
Restricted Cash & Investments
Other Assets Total Assets
Liabilities
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses
Deferred Revenue Notes Payable, Non-current
Total Liabilities •
980,399
$ 388,014
2012
2011
Expenses
$
448,072
329,474
12,465,675
915,034
203,389
$ 14,361,644
$
386,309
278,004
11,791,471
832,883
71,327
$13,359,994
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Program Services
Administration
Fundraising
Marketing
9%
$ 458,461
37,987 3,000,000
3,496,448
$
8,482,628 477,568 1,905,000 10,865,196
$ 14,361,644
444,573
30,624
3,000,000
3,475,197
10%
12%
69%
7,693,942
285,855
1,905,000
9,884,797
$13,359,994
*The information above is presented in summary format.
Audited financial statements are available upon request.
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Chinese
New Year
The Year in Review
TINKERTOY®: Build Your
Imagination™
MLK’s
Birthday
Celebration
Kick It Up!
opens
Noontime New Year
Adventures
with Clifford
the Big Red Dog™
NANO
Discovery
Days
Play It Forward
The Adventures of
MR. POTATO HEAD
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Our Visitors
Attendance by Type
Students and Educators Served – 35,555
Free Admissions – 11,243
Reduced Admissions – 24,312
Discovery Day/Discover Me Day – 4,352
Free Admissions - 1,483
Reduced Admissions – 960
Countdown to Kindergarten– 2040
Free Admissions - 939
Reduced Admissions – 30
Target Family Fun Nights – 9625
Free Admissions - 929
Reduced Admissions – 8507
Wonderful Wednesday – 13,251
Free Admissions - 2,586
Reduced Admissions – 5,621
Attendance by Program
Littles’ Day – 15,583
Free Admissions - 1,337
Reduced Admissions – 776
Total Attendance – 260,000
Attendance by Age
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Your support made a difference.
Thank you!
Support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government
agencies allows Port Discovery to provide quality exhibits and programs
for children and families. We sincerely thank the contributors listed and
all who helped children on their journey of playful learning with gifts
made from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
We are the music makers,
and the dreamers of dreams.
Arthur O’Shaughnessy
Government
$100,000+
State of Maryland
$50,000-$99,999
Baltimore County Commission
on Arts & Sciences
Maryland State Department
of Education
$5,000-$9,999
Howard County Government
and the Howard County
Arts Council
Corporate, Foundation
& Individual
Innovator’s Circle
$100,000+
UnitedHealthcare
Trailblazer
$50,000-$99,999
Sylvan/Laureate Foundation
Target
Creative Thinker
$25,000 to $49,999
Ballard Spahr
Bank of America
Constellation Energy An Exelon Company
J.S. Plank & D.M. DiCarlo
Family Foundation
M&T Bank
McCormick & Company, Inc
MetLife Foundation
Mr. George A. Roche
Museum Explorer
$15,000-$24,999
Allegis Group Foundation
DLA Piper
The Herbert Bearman
Foundation
Maryland Grain Producers
Utilization Board
Anthony and Eva O’Brien
T. Rowe Price Foundation, Inc.
VSA - The International
Organization on Arts
& Disability
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Imagination Builder
$10,000-$14,999
Citi
The Laverna Hahn
Charitable Trust
Mr. Herbert Magin
Maryland Egg Council
Radcliffe Jewelers
Mr. Gordon M. Stetz
and Dr. Joan Stetz
Wells Fargo
Discovery Maker
$5,000-$9,999
Banfield Pet Hospital
BB&T
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Becker
Mr. Stephen A. Burch
and Ms. Nora J. Linstrom
Capital Funding Group
Mrs. Renee Christoff
E.C. Wareheim Foundation
The Harry L. Gladding
Foundation
Goldsmith Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John Harbaugh
John J. Leidy Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Aris Melissaratos
Robert E. Meyerhoff
and Rheda Becker
Orokawa Foundation
P&G Fund of Greater
Cincinnati
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Mr. Dennis F. Rasmussen
Royal Farms
John and Nancy Sasser
Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Schapiro
Susquehanna Bank
Xerox
Play Partner
$1,000-$4,999
Mr. and Mrs. Anirban Basu
BD Diagnostics
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Becker
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Bernard
Mrs. Winifred C. Borden
and Mr. Neal D. Borden, Esq.
Monica Brandes
and George F. Jones
David and Allison Buchalter
Angela and Steven Celestin
College Savings Plans
of Maryland
Cordish Companies
Mr. William Corey
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Dawson
The Eddie C. and C. Sylvia
Brown Foundation
Edward St. John Foundation
Ernst & Young, LLP
Flavor & Fragrance
Specialties, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Graul, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Halaby
Harkins Builders, Inc.
Heritage Financial
Consultants, LLC
Johns Hopkins Health System
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Jones
Kohl’s Department Stores
Clarke and Mary Langrall
Gay G. Legg
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindsey
Lois & Philip Macht Family
Philanthropic Fund
David Longaker
and Megan Farrell
Maryland Dairy Industry
Association
Singleton B. McAllister
MECU
Miles & Stockbridge
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pollak, Esq.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences
by RXR Realty
Sage Policy Group
Ms. Janet Marie Smith
and Mr. F. Barton Harvey
Mr. and Ms. Stephen Spinelli
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stainman
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomasian
Venable, LLP
Wegmans
The Wiessner Foundation
for Children
Mr. and Mrs. R. Adam Williams
Alan and Wendy Wilson
PD Fan
$500-$999
Mr. Walid Barbour
Bay View Homecare, Inc.
Steve Berman
and Heidi Kenny-Berman
Mr. and Mrs. David Buckler
Dr. Bonnie S. Copeland
The Cupid Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Cheri H. Dorsey
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Federico
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ford
Mr. Daniel Fulmer
Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Gabrys
The Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation
The John P. & Elizabeth Y.
McKinnell Family Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Carim Khouzami
Victor Khouzami, M.D.
Ms. Kathie Mautner
Ms. Mary J. Miller
Mr. Mark Mindich
Bryn and Todd Parchman
Jennifer and George Persky
Mr. Jay Steinmetz
Ms. Michele Whelley
Corporate Members
Atapco, Inc.
Baltimore County Chamber
of Commerce
Baltimore Washington
Corridor Chamber
Bay View Homecare, Inc.
BB&T
Bozzuto Group
Citi
Constellation Energy An Exelon Company
Corporate Office Properties Trust
Ernst & Young, LLP
Flavor & Fragrance
Specialties, Inc.
Gordon Feinblatt
Gross Mendelsohn
Hamilton Federal Bank
Legg Mason
McCormick & Company, Inc.
MECU
Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
PNC Bank
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC
Stifel Nicolaus
T. Rowe Price Associates
UnderArmour
Matching Gifts
The Abell Foundation
Alliant Energy
Baltimore Community
Foundation
Bank of America
Constellation Energy An Exelon Company
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
McCormick & Company, Inc.
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Museum Education Advisory Council
Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Ph.D.
Faculty - School of Education
University of Delaware
Mandy Barish, Early Childhood Consultant
Center for Technology in Education
Johns Hopkins University
Barb Bartels, Child Development Coordinator
Baltimore City Head Start
Brian A. Campbell, Education Specialist
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Mary Coster
Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
Program Director, Inclusive Child Care
Training Program
Kennedy Krieger Institute/PACT
Lisa M. Eason, Ed.D., Principal
Dr. Rayner Browne Elementary School
Baltimore City Public Schools
Trena Ferrell, Education Specialist
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Annette Fisher, M.B.A., Senior Director,
Marketing and Communications
American Heart Association
Lisia Franze, Vice President,
Regional Branch Susquehanna Bank
Chona Gil, Special Education Teacher
Mary E. Rodman Elementary School
Baltimore City Public Schools
Michial A. Gill, Ph.D., Deputy Director
Governmental Relations
Maryland State Department of Education
Maureen R. Gwinn, Ph.D.
Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology
(DABT)
K-12 Subcommittee Co-Chair
Society of Toxicology
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Ph.D.
Faculty - Psychology
Temple University
Sharon Hoffman, Early Childhood Supervisor
Baltimore County Public Schools
Karl E. Perry, Principal
Edmondson-Westside High School,
Baltimore City Public Schools
Steve Rohde, Deputy Director
Resource and Referral Services
Maryland Family Network
Audrey Simmons, Executive Director
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum of Maryland
Carin Smith
Baltimore County Family Navigator
Catholic Charities of Baltimore
Mary Stapleton, Ph.D.
Director of Biotechnology Education and Outreach
Bioscience Education and Outreach Program
Towson University
Karla Thompson, M.Ed., Manager
Early Childhood Education Programs
Maryland Public Television
Laurie Moran, M.Ed., Program Director
Project ACT
Abilities Network
Katie Peet, Naturalist
Robinson Nature Center
Health Advisory Council
Dr. Oxiris Barbot - Chair
Baltimore City Health Commissioner
Rebkha Atnafou, Director
The After School Institute
Miriam Blitzer, Ph.D.
Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Allison Buchalter
Sandy Hillman Communications
Michael Burke, M.D., Chair
Department of Pediatrics
St. Agnes Hospital
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Tracy M. King M.D. M.P.H.
Asst. Professor of Pediatrics
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Jessica Kohnen, Executive Director
Evergreen Health Cooperative
Jennifer Lake, Vice President/Head Instructor
Comprehensive Martial Arts & Survival School
Dr. Dan Levy, Past-President
Maryland Chapter
American Association of Pediatrics
Klaus Libertus, Postdoctoral Fellow
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Tia Harp-Calvie, R.N.
School Health Program
Baltimore City Health Department
Betsy Rice, M.S., P.A., Pupil Personnel Worker
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Patrick Chaulk, M.D.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Wendy Riggin, R.N., M.S., Respiratory Therapist
University of Maryland Hospital for Children
Joel Gittelsohn, Associate Professor
Johns Hopkins University
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Yvette Rooks, M.D., Vice Chair/Program Director
University Family and Community Medicine
University of Maryland
Leslie Grant, D.D.S., M.P.H.
Division of Oral Health
Baltimore City Health Department
Madeleine Shea, Ph.D., Director
Office of Population Health Improvement
MD Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Jacquelyn Duval Harvey, Ph.D.
Deputy Commissioner for Health Promotion
and Disease Prevention
Baltimore City Health Department
Elsie M. Stines, M.S., C.R.N.P.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Maryland Hospital for Children
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Harry C. Walker, Principal
Sandy Plains Elementary School
Kathy Westcoat, M.P.H., President
HealthCare Access Maryland, Inc
Anne Williams, R.N., M.S., Senior Manager
Community Empowerment and Health Education
University of Maryland Medical Center
Board of Directors*
Dennis F. Rasmussen, Chair
President, The Ramussen Group
Monica Brandes, Vice Chair
Senior VP, Bank of America
Aris Melissaratos, Vice Chair
Advisor to the President,
Johns Hopkins University
John Shmerler, Vice Chair
President, Radcliffe Jewelers
Staff
M. Gay Garth Legg
Bryn Parchman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan Magsamen
Founder & CEO - Curiosityville
Leslie Borenstein
Executive Vice President
Singleton B. McAllister
Attorney at Williams Mullen
Rick Williams
Vice President of Finance
Anthony O’Brien
Partner, ASC Parnters, LLC
Michelle Winner
Vice President of Marketing
Dr. Nina Rawlings
Pediatric Physican
David Berman
Director of Exhibits
Mark Pollak,Esq., Secretary
Partner, Ballard Spahr, LLP
John W. Sasser
Gordon Stetz, Jr.,Treasurer
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer, McCormick & Co., Inc.
Janet Marie Smith
Sr. Vice President Planning and Development
Los Angeles Dodgers
Anirban Basu
Chairman & CEO, Sage Policy Group
Jay Steinmetz
President, Barcoding, Inc.
Douglas L. Becker
Chairman & CEO, Laureate Education, Inc.
Harry Thomasian, Jr.
Partner, Ernst & Young
Eric Becker
Managing Partner, Sterling Partners
Michele L. Whelley
President, Central MD Transportation Alliance
Nora Moynihan
Director of Education
and Community Enrichment
Segrid Pearson
Director of Design and Publications
Magan Ruthke
Director of Guest Services
Dawn Sacks
Director of Individual and Major Giving
Winifred C. Borden
M. J. Brodie
President, Baltimore Development Corporation
Steve Burch
Angela Celestin
Senior VP, Human Resources, CitiFinancial
Renee Christoff
Vice President, Group Manager, Corporate
Citizenship & Sponsorship, T. Rowe Price
Bonnie Copeland
Vice President, Education Policy,
Laureate Education, Inc.
William S. Corey, Jr.
Office Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Anne LaFarge Culman
Vice President, The Abell Foundation
Daniel Fulmer
Vice President, Regional Marketing Manager M&T Bank
Robert E. Gabrys, Ph.D.
Chief Educational Program Officer,
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
John Harbaugh
Head Football Coach, Baltimore Ravens
Cheri Harman Dorsey, Esq.
Member, Gordon Feinblatt
Recognition
Bryn Parchman, President and CEO of Port
Discovery, is recognized as one of Maryland’s Top
100 Women by The Daily Record.
Port Discovery is:
• ranked among the 12 Best Children’s
Museums in the U.S. by Forbes.
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top pick by NerdWallet for financial literacy
programs sponsored by community banks
across the country.
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among Baltimore’s Best
Museums on Foursquare.
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ranked in Top 10 children’s
museums in the U.S. by
Trekaroo.
Carim V. Khouzami
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer,
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
Clarke Langrall, Jr.
President, Forecast Strategic Advisors
* Fiscal Year 2012 Board Members
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Ways to Help
As an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution, Port Discovery Children’s
Museum relies on the generosity of its donors to fulfill its mission to connect
purposeful play and learning. Donors provide crucial support for:
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Family and School Access for children who could not otherwise afford to
attend
Development of engaging, fun and educational programs
Safe, age-appropriate exhibits and learning environments
We invite you to join us in promoting the Power of Play.
Your gifts will engage children and families in joyful discovery experiences
that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark
a lifelong love of learning. Please feel free to contact us with any questions
you may have.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum
35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
410.864.2652
development@portdiscovery.org
portdiscovery.org