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Y URAQUARIUM
FISCAL YEAR 201 4 ANNUAL REPORT
THE MISSION OF THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & MARINE SCIENCE CENTER IS TO INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.
Frederick J. Napolitano, II Chairman of the Board
Thomas E. Fraim, Jr. President
Tom Barton, III President Elect
Delceno Miles Vice President
Lee Entsminger Secretary
Shewling Moy Treasurer
Wiley F. Mitchell, Jr. General Counsel
Lynn B. Clements Executive Director
Rendy AdamsC. Max Bartholomew, Jr.Michael BenedettoGeorge H. BowlesMacon BrockJames G. CarlsonKristina ChastainMichelle CollinsBryan CuffeeKenneth CummingsSal DaBieroFranklin P. Earley, Sr.Bob FortCathie J. FranceDon GoldbergWilliam T. Greer, Jr., PhDDr. Richard V. GregoryCraig GrubeKatherine HinesAl HutchinsonEllen KeeterPete LeddyMarina LiacourasGene LovingJohn MatsonCory Mayo
JT McDonaldCheryl McLeskeyTom McNicholasDr. Chris PlatsoucasHarry R. PurkeyKim SavageAnne Randolph SchmuddeJohn SettleWillie ShepherdTina SinnenMichael StandingRay TollAndrew W. Vakos, Sr.Frank WagnerMichael WagnerSamantha WetzlerKim WheelerNikki WilliamsKen Wilson, Jr.
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLERobert W. BerrySara Miller BoydDorcas BrowningThomas C. BroylesBarbara Taylor CreechNancy A. CreechRobert H. DeFord, Jr.John H. FainWilliam J. FanneyMorris H. FineThomas E. Fraim, Sr.Thomas R. FrantzWilliam HearstDr. Clarence A. HollandAnn W. HostElly D. MladickJane M. PurringtonTimothy B. RobertsonMartha Kay RolandDan RyanMichael C. SavvidesEdward B. SnyderNed Williams
VIRGINIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES | July 2013-June 2014
YOUR AQUARIUMTHE VIRGINIA AQUARIUMThe Virginia Aquarium touches the lives of so many people. Certainly the visitors who engage in the hands-on exhibits and participate in educational programs learn about our conservation through education mission. Last year, additional avenues were created for people to say, “Virginia Aquarium is My Aquarium!” Over 620,000 visitors come through our doors, 1,334 volunteers and 154 staff members make it possible for us to operate, and 40,000 members engage with us annually. These are important numbers to make Your Aquarium successful. In the following pages, others will share their stories about their Aquarium and how it has made a difference in the community, state and country.
Your Aquarium provided the following opportunities for you to be involved. Perhaps you:. . . visited the exhibits with your family as a member. . . attended programs and events. . . reported a stranded turtle that you saw on the beach to our team. . . ate dinner at a Sensible Seafood partner restaurant. . . attended Commotion in the Ocean. . . climbed in the trees at the new Adventure Park. . . attended a sea turtle release at First Landing State Park. . . hosted your child’s birthday party at Virginia Aquarium. . . volunteered with your kids in the summer. . . bought a gift in the store. . . recycled your electronics at an e-cycling event. . . donated to the Annual Fund
However you engage, we hope you continue to call Virginia Aquarium Your Aquarium for life.
LYNN B. CLEMENTS THOMAS E. FRAIM, JR.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESIDENT
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CONTENTS WELCOME LETTER 1
DOLPHIN STRANDING RESPONSE 2
SEA TURTLE STRANDING RESPONSE 4
RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION 6
BATTEN FELLOWSHIP 8
KOMODO TRIP 10
AQUARIUM BIRTHS 12
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES 14
MARSH AMBASSADORS 16
SMALL CHANGE PROJECT 17
AQUAPALS 18
WASHED ASHORE 20
THE ADVENTURE PARK 22
MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW 24
FACILITY RENTAL 25
FINANCIALS 26
EVENT SPONSORS 28
ANNUAL FUND DONORS 31
VOLUNTEERS 32
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DOLPHINSIN CRISIS
2
A SUDDEN INCREASE IN DOLPHIN STRANDINGSMOBILIZES THE AQUARIUM RESPONSE PROGRAM
The Aquarium Stranding Response Team typically responds to an average
of 66 bottlenose dolphin strandings per year. In 2013, Virginia experienced a
devastating 382 strandings, including 11 live events as the dolphin population
off our shores experienced the largest unusual mortality event (UME) ever
to effect the U.S. Atlantic coast. While a morbillivirus was identified as the
primary cause of the UME, important questions remain to be answered. A
major mortality event such as this demonstrates the importance of the marine
mammal stranding network and its efforts to document strandings, gather
samples and data. Understanding how a UME affects this important sentinel
species of ocean health will continue to be a focus of the team.
KATHY O’HARASTRANDING RESPONSE VOLUNTEER
VIRGINIA DOLPHIN STRANDINGS
“I WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE LEARNING AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS, SEA TURTLES AND THE OVERALL HEALTH OF ECOSYSTEMS.”
66YEARLY AVERAGE BOTTLENOSEDOLPHIN STRANDINGS2008-2012
382 BOTTLENOSEDOLPHIN STRANDINGS2013
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A STRANDING RESPONSE SUCCESS STORY
On May 23, 2014, a fisherman at the Sandbridge Pier reported a turtle that
swallowed a hook. Upon arrival, the Stranding Response Team found a large
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle with a quarter of its carapace (top shell) and most of
the right rear flipper missing due to a previous injury. While it looked severe,
the wound had healed and Shredder was in good body condition. After hook
removal and a round of antibiotics, Shredder was released on June 26th at the
oceanfront in Virginia Beach.
JOY HAYCOXSTRANDING RESPONSE VOLUNTEER
“THE CONNECTION I FEEL WITH THE ANIMALS AND THE PEOPLE OF THIS AREA MAKE THIS A GREAT PLACE TO GIVE BACK. AS A SCUBA DIVER, I ENJOY JUMPING IN THE RED SEA AQUARIUM TO HELP CLEAN THE TANK AND HANG OUT WITH EAGLE RAYS.”
29LIVE SEA TURTLES RECOVERED BY THE STRANDING RESPONSE TEAM
36 SUCCESSFULLY RELEASED BACK TO THEIR NATURAL OCEAN HABITAT*
SEA TURTLE STRANDINGS
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* Some recovered in prior year were released this year after receiving continued care.
GRANTS FUEL AQUARIUM RESEARCH & CONSERVATION EFFORTS
In addition to philanthropic support, grant funding is truly the life-blood of the Aquarium’s research and conservation efforts. Grant sources include state, federal, private and non-profit agencies and organizations. During fiscal year 2014, grant funding supported research and conservation projects including large whale aerial surveys, sea turtle tagging and tracking, studies of underwater sound, marine debris and potential impacts of climate change. The Aquarium is making significant contributions to marine science and ocean conservation with grant support.
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RESEARCH &CONSERVATION
UNITE
D STATES NAVY
CONSERVATION SUPPORT
CROCODILE CONSERVATION
• Presentation at Zoos & Aquariums Committing to Conservation Conference• Borneo Project for Biodiversity• International Union for Conservation of Nature Crocodile Specialists Group• Tomistoma Task Force• Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Crocodile Advisory Group
SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION
• WIDECAST• Kemp’s Ridley Bi-National Project• Turtle Survival Alliance
BIRD CONSERVATION
• Center for Conservation Biology • Hawk Conservancy Trust
FISH CONSERVATION
• Elasmobranch Husbandry Symposium • Ocean Trust
ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS
• Conservation Endowment Fund• Species Survival Plans• Population Management PlansMARINE ANIMAL CONSERVATION CENTER OPENING 2018
Establish Foundation Task Force in FY 2014 COMPLETE
Establish Capital Improvement Project Funding in FY 2015 City Budget COMPLETE
Request for Proposals for A&E design COMPLETE
Explore Funding Support (state grants and community) IN PROGRESS
MAJOR PROJECT MILESTONES
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RESEARCH & CONSERVATION PROJECTSUN
ITED ST
ATES NAVY
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF GAME & INLAND FISHER
IES
VIRGINIA COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
NATIONAL OCE
ANIC
& A
TMOS
PHER
IC ADMINISTRATION
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
NOAAVCZM
VDGIF
MDNR
USN
CORNELLUNIVERSITY
KELLAMFAMILY GRANT
BATTEN MARINE RESEARCH FUND
OLDDOMINION
UNIVERSITY
TETRA TECH
TIMMONS GROUP
CENTER FORCONSERVATION
BIOLOGY
GOVERNMENTAGENCIES
PRIVATE FUNDS UNIVERSITIES
RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS & FIRMS
GRANT SOURCES
MARINE MAMMALS
SEA TURTLES
STRANDING NETWORK
MARINE DEBRIS
BIRDS
WIND ENERGY PLANNING
CLIMATE CHANGE
18PROJECTS
BATTENFELLOWSHIP
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Susan BarcoKaren BurnsLinda D’EriChris EquelsMaureen Fender Beth FirchauChip HarshawJoey Jourdant
Stephen KnoopJulie LevansDavid LoGwen LockhartKaren NevinKristy PhillipsRachel RiesbeckJennifer Richardson
Richard RidolfinoLori SempleMarcia ThomasKatie VaughanJovonne VrechekByron WalkerApril Young
CREATING A PATH TO CONTINUING EDUCATIONJane Batten made the Batten Fellowship for Professional Development
possible through the generosity of Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s
Batten Educational Achievement Fund. Jane felt that this program would
enable existing Aquarium staff members to further their education, training
and professional engagement in support of the Aquarium’s conservation
mission. “The program would also attract talented undergraduate and
graduate college students throughout the country to acquire valuable
education and work experience through fellowships with the education,
animal care, research and technical divisions of the Aquarium.”
DAVID LOWATER QUALITY LAB
“THE BEST THING ABOUT MY JOB IS TEACHING AND TRAINING THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER QUALITY TO THE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE – WE PROCESS MORE THAN 1,300 INDIVIDUAL WATER SAMPLES EACH WEEK TO WATCH OVER THEIR HEALTH.”
2013 BATTEN FELLOWS
Jane Batten with Aquarium Batten Fellows
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A TRIP TOKOMODOISLANDS
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TAKING PART IN AN INTERNATIONAL EFFORT
This March, Senior Herpetology Keeper Colin Walker had the honor of
accompanying and assisting the researchers of the Komodo Survival
Program (KSP) as they conducted annual surveys of the dragons
of Loh Liang, Komodo. KSP receives substantial funding from the
Virginia Aquarium in support of the Association of Zoos & Aquarium’s
Komodo Species Survival Plan.
The purpose of their research is to assess dragon growth rates and
population changes throughout Komodo National Park and impacts
of prey and habitat availability on both dragon population size and
vitality. Research consisted of capturing dragons, either by setting
baited box traps or free capture with a lasso. Before their release,
cranial, jaw, body length, tail girth, and body weight measurements
were collected. Data for each animal is tracked from year-to-year, as
well as fluctuations in the territory they inhabit.
In seven days, the team handled 26 unique dragons, including five
animals never before captured by KSP. In the 11 years since the
surveys began, data from more than one thousand dragons, about 20%
of the species’ wild population, has contributed to our understanding
of Komodo dragons.
Colin Walker, right, assists in survey of dragons in Komodo National Park
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AQUARIUMBIRTHS
ABOUT 200INVERTEBRATES
74FISH
5REPTILES
24BIRDS
SUCCESSFUL
BIRTHS
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THE LARGEST ANIMAL
GLORIA
400 SPECIES 6 CLASSES
T H E A Q U A R I U M I S H O M E T O
IN
B I R D S • R E P T I L E S • A M P H I B I A N S • F I S H • M A M M A L S • I N V E R T E B R AT E S
INDIVIDUALS10,000+
POUNDS OFFOOD FISHANNUALLY125,000MORE
THAN
HUSBANDRYVOLUNTEERSINCLUDINGDIVERS100MORE
THAN
HOURS SPENTUNDERWATEREACH MONTH160MORE
THAN
BRINE SHRIMP(UNDER 1CM)
LARGEST EXHIBIT
NORFOLKCANYON
260,000 GALLONS
ENOUGH TO FILL
ATLANTIC STURGEONAcipenser oxyrinchus
BARKING TREEFROGHyla gratiosa
EASTERN TIGER SALAMANDERAmbystoma tigrinum
CANEBRAKE RATTLESNAKECrotalus horridus
GREEN SEA TURTLEChelonia mydas
KEMP’S RIDLEY TURTLELepidochelys kempii
WOOD TURTLEGlyptemys insculpta
LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLECaretta caretta
TOMISTOMATomistoma schlegelii
MALAYSIAN PAINTED TERRAPINBataqur borneonsis
GIANT POND TURTLEOrlitia borneoensis
THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES
KOMODO DRAGONVaranus komodoensis
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ABOUT WHAT A 60-FT SPERM WHALE WEIGHS
BATHTUBS 4,333THE SMALLEST ANIMAL
THE TOMISTOMAIS NEARLY 12’ LONG
THAT’S 366X LARGER THAN
21 YEARS 3 MONTHS & 15 DAYS
HOURS WORKED BY HUSBANDRYSTAFF ANNUALLY186,500MORE
THAN =
SUSTAINABLEPRACTICES
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LEADING THE WAY FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET
The Aquarium upholds high standards within its operations and promotes
awareness in the community about green resources and practices as part of
its conservation mission. This is accomplished through a variety of ongoing
programs that position the Aquarium as a leader in sustainable practices.
Environmentally responsible and sustainable operations include
recycling and reuse, waste reduction, water and energy conservation, onsite
composting of organic waste and green-sourcing of consumable materials.
The Sensible Seafood Program, along with its more than 75 restaurant and
commercial partners, encourages consumers to make informed choices
that contribute to a healthy marine environment. A simple reference guide
helps users determine the best choices when selecting seafood. The annual
Sensible Seafood Fest celebrates sustainable foods and continues to
educate and entertain sell-out crowds.
E-Cycling events held twice each year in partnership with Goodwill
Industries and TFC Recycling & Recycling Perks have helped citizens
recycle more than 220 tons of electronic goods.
MARIA MIGLIORETTIWHOLE FOODS MARKET
“AQUARIUM STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE COMMITTED TO SAVING OUR WATERWAYS AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THEIR ROLE. MY COMPANY VALUES THE AQUARIUM AS A PARTNER IN SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.”
OUTSTANDING NONPROFIT, AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RECYCLINGThe Virginia Recycling Association
2013 VIRGINIA GREEN ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR Virginia Green Travel Program
2014 ENHANCED GREEN PRACTICES GRANTKeep Virginia Beautiful
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Aquarium volunteers take part in International Coastal Cleanup 2014
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y AWA R D S
YOUNG CONSERVATIONISTS ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES
Twenty-five teens ages 13 through 18 were selected through a written
application and verbal interview process to become Marsh Ambassadors.
Students explored the Owls Creek salt marsh by kayak, performed hands-
on experiments, participated in a creek clean-up, and educated Aquarium
guests about salt marsh conservation during Marsh Ambassadors Week. At
the conclusion of the program, students cited more conscientious behaviors
at home based on new knowledge they had gained. Many also expressed
interest in becoming volunteers at the Virginia Aquarium in the future.
ANUPEM NAIR & ARYA NAIRMARSH AMBASSADORS
“AT THE AQUARIUM, WE FEEL LIKE WE ARE PART OF A HELPFUL, INFORMED COMMUNITY. IT NOT ONLY PROVIDES RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CURIOUS AND MOTIVATED YOUTH, BUT ALSO PROVIDES THE COUNTRY WITH COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH ON MARINE LIFE AND CONSERVATION.”
MARSH AMBASSADORS
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“I LOVE TO VISIT THE AQUARIUM AND I HELPED SAVE THESEA TURTLES BYRAISING MONEY. MYFAVORITE MEMORY HERE IS WATCHING THE SEA TURTLES GET FED WHEN WE WENT BEHIND THE SCENES.”
ZACHARYSTEVENSTOP SEASONAL SAVER AGE 7
“VIRGINIA AQUARIUM IS MY AQUARIUM BECAUSE I HELP
SAVE THE ANIMALS. I SAVE TO SUPPORT IT
BECAUSE I WANT THE SEA TURTLES TO LIVE. MY FAVORITE MEMORY HERE IS SEEING THE TURTLES SWIM.”
ALLIE HEILIGTOP SEASONAL SAVER AGE 6
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CREATING A POSITIVE IMPACT STARTS EARLY
Giving young supporters a way to make every penny count for the marine
animals they love, the Aquarium created a foldable sea turtle savings
bank in partnership with Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union. Small
Change for Conservation “Sea Turtle Banks” are available at the Virginia
Aquarium and Beach Municipal locations.
Participants deliver full “Sea Turtle Banks” to Beach Municipal, where
they learn the total amount of funds they have saved and donated. Every
child receives a prize for participating and top Seasonal Savers win
special prizes; a drawing will be held at the end of the year for a premier
grand prize package.
SMALL CHANGEMY AQUARIUM
AQUAPALSANIMAL ADOPTION PROGRAM
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Helping supporters feel a close
connection between their
contributions and the species
they help protect, the Aquarium
developed AquaPALS, an animal
adoption program featuring 12
species of adoptees. AquaPALS
allows individuals, businesses and
classrooms to contribute to the care
of Aquarium animals and stranded
sea turtle rehabilitation, as well as
advance many dolphin and whale
research and conservation initiatives.
Receiving a variety of benefits,
adopters can choose from four
different levels of support as
AquaPALS: Parent ($25), Advocate
($50), Lover ($100), and Superstar
($200). Classroom adoptions are
also available for $150, allowing
teachers and children to connect to
animals in the classroom.AMY PAULSONALANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
“ADOPTING FOUR LOGGERHEAD TURTLE HATCHLINGS THROUGH THE AQUAPALS CLASSROOM ADOPTION PROGRAM WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE FOR OUR THIRD GRADE STUDENTS. I FEEL TREMENDOUSLY FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE SUCH AN ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.”
MAKING AQUARIUM ANIMALS PART OF THE GANG
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CHANGING EXHIBITSWASHEDASHORE
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SAMANTHAVAKOSJUNIOR VOLUNTEER
“THE AQUARIUM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF MY LIFE. AS A CHILD, I VISITED MANY TIMES AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO WATCH THE AQUARIUM GROW AS I GROW. NOW I ENJOY VOLUNTEERING AND INTERACTING WITH PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER. IT PLAYS A LARGE ROLE IN WHO I AM.”
WASHED ASHORE: ART TO SAVE THE SEA
Washed Ashore engaged Aquarium visitors in a thought-provoking
exhibit June 7 through September 28, 2014. Graphically illustrating the
tragedy of pollution in our oceans, the installation featured giant sea life
sculptures made entirely of marine debris collected from beaches. The
display is one of several traveling exhibits created under the artistic
direction of project founder Angela Haseltine Pozzi by thousands of
volunteers from Oregon and other West Coast beaches.
“Lidia,” a 10-foot tall seal sculpture, greeted visitors near the Aquarium’s
outdoor seal exhibit and enticed visitors to see 13 additional sculptures,
most located in the Changing Exhibit Gallery. Along with unique art
pieces, the exhibition included educational signage and programs that
encourage reducing, refusing, reusing and recycling.
Thanks to the sponsorships from the Lee A. and Helen Gifford
Foundation, The Oceanfront Inn, and TFC Recycling.
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“Lidia” the seal sculpture made an appearance at the oceanfront to promote the exhibit.
THEADVENTURE PARK
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A THRILLING EXPERIENCE ON AQUARIUM TRAILS
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium, an eco-friendly aerial
adventure experience in the trees above scenic nature, opened May 30,
2014. An attraction like no other in Coastal Virginia, The Adventure Park
is perfect for families and groups, giving climbers of all ages a sense of
accomplishment and connection with the environment.
Up in the trees of the Aquarium’s Nature Path, visitors see wooden
platforms at different heights, connected either by zip lines or challenge
bridges that climbers navigate in order to get from one platform to the
next. A series of these crossings comprises the 13 aerial trails, each
color-coded by degree of difficulty.
Created in partnership with Outdoor Venture Group, LLC, The Adventure
Park at Virginia Aquarium provides visitors an exciting way to engage
with the natural environment and adds another dimension to their
Aquarium experience.
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150 BRIDGESSWINGS & TUNNELS
21ZIP LINES
7ACRES
13TRAILS
4,8781,272
1,770
5654
7,985TOTAL MEMBERSHIPS SOLD
JULY 2013
12,295MONTH OF HIGHEST MEMBER ATTENDANCE
WITHINHAMPTON ROADS:85.5%
INVIRGINIA BEACH57%
OUTSIDEHAMPTON ROADS:14.5%
WHERE MEMBERS LIVE
121,067MEMBER VISITS
ADULTS
CHILDREN
INFANTS
SENIORS
68,170
31,494
20,951
452
12,295
MEMBERSHIPS SOLDJULY 1, 2013 - JUNE 20, 2014
MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL
OTTER - $80
CRAB - $125
HEDGEHOG - $175
STINGRAY - $275
SEAL - $500
WHALE SOCIETY - $1,000
61%OF ALLMEMBERSHIPS SOLD
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FACILITY RENTAL
KRISTIN ERBEBRIDE
“FOR YEARS, THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM HAS BEEN A DESTINATION FOR OUR FAMILY TO CREATE MEMORIES AND LEARN ABOUT THE OCEAN. THIS YEAR WE TOOK IT TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL BY HAVING OUR WEDDING HERE! ON NEW YEAR’S EVE WE SAID “I DO” IN THE CHANGING EXHIBITS GALLERY AND PARTIED IN THE PROMENADE ROOM. IT TRULY FEELS LIKE MY AQUARIUM.”
The Aquarium is a premiere party, wedding and corporate meeting
destination in Virginia Beach. Each year, thousands of private event guests
enjoy gourmet catering by Sodexo, million dollar views, and unique animal
encounters while celebrating with friends and family. Income earned from
facility rental supports educational and conservation initiatives.
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71EVENTS
Business
Weddings
City
Military
Proms
26 32
463
10,926GUESTS
4,942
2,030
1,802
676
1,475
OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT FY14
ADMISSION REVENUE $5,777,264 | 40%
FED/STATE/LOCAL GRANTS & SUPPORT 3,361,517 | 24%
CONTRIBUTIONS/CORPORATE GRANTS/MEMBERSHIP 2,570,317 | 18%
FACILITY USE 1,755,231 | 12%
EDUCATION PROGRAMS 565,369 | 4%
INVESTMENT INCOME 286,191 | 2%
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT $14,315,889 | 100%
$14,315,889TOTAL OPERATING
REVENUE & SUPPORT
40%
4%
23%
18%
12%
2%
FINANCIALS
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$14,298,293TOTAL OPERATING
EXPENDITURES
50%
4%
16%
22%
7%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES FY14
EMPLOYEE COSTS $7,192,297 | 50%
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,100,603 | 22%
SUPPLIES 2,350,751 | 17%
OTHER CHARGES 1,019,949 | 7%
DEPRECIATION 634,693 | 4%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES $14,298,293 | 100%
NET OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT FY14 $17,596NET OPERATING REVENUE &
SUPPORT FY14
$17,596
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EVENT SPONSORSSENSIBLE SEAFOOD FEST
Title SponsorPNC Bank
Diamond SponsorWhole Foods Market Virginia Beach
Platinum SponsorHigh Liner Foods, Inc.
Gold SponsorPortfolio Recovery Associates
Wine SponsorThe Williamsburg Winery
Silver SponsorsAnne Randolph & Eric Schmudde
Hap & Becky Chalmers
Mid Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
McLeskey Family Foundation
Hoffman Beverage
Sam Rust Seafood
TFC Recycling & Recycling Perks
Tidewater Home Funding
Bob & Leslie Fort
H.M. Terry Co.
Bronze SponsorsNorfolk Southern Corporation,
Matching Gift
Dr. Thomas O’Hara, DDS
Wild River Outfitters, Sensible
Seafood Family Day
Friends of Sensible Seafood
Lynnhaven Oyster Company
Natural Organic Process Enterprises,
N.O.P.E. Composting
Norva Plastics
Patrick Evans-Hylton
Sysco
Virginia Marine Products Board
Walmart
Whitlock, Billy Edwards
Participating Restaurants & FriendsAbbey Road Pub & Restaurant
Atlantic Shores
Burton’s Grill
Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
Cherrystone Aqua Farms
Culinary Institute of Virginia
Distinctive Gourmet
Green Mountain Coffee
Hot Tuna Bar & Grill
McCormick & Schmick’s
Murphy’s Irish Pub
Rajput Indian Cuisine
Rockafeller’s Restaurant
Skinny Dip
Sodexo at Virginia Aquarium
Swan Terrace Grill
SYSCO
Tautog’s Restaurant
The Tines at Town Center Crowne Plaza
Virginia Marine Products Board
Waterman’s Surfside Grille
Whole Foods Market Virginia Beach
Wicker’s Crab Pot
GOLF CLASSIC
Title SponsorHoffman Beverage
Beverage CartsABS Technology Architects
Chipping GameESI
Driving RangeWheelabrator Technologies, Inc.
Putting GreensThe Fain Family
PrizeHarvey Lindsay Commercial
Real Estate
Golf CartsPortfolio Recovery Associates
Hole in OneBeach Ford
Norfolk Marine
Longest DriveTidewater Home Funding
Closest to the PinOptima Health
LunchSodexo at Virginia Aquarium
DinnerThe Black Angus Restaurant
Goody BagTami Aloisa, Merrill Lynch
Foursome Plus SponsorsAmerican Shipping Co.
Beaven Smith
Macon Brock
Capital Concrete
Chartway Federal Credit Union
Clancy Holland
East Coast Repair & Fabrication
Farm Bureau Live – Premium
Seats Department
First Team Auto
GeoEnvironmental Resources, Inc.
Dick Gregory / Lee Entsminger
LifeNet Health
MASA Corp.
Old Virginia Mortgage
Palladium Registered
Investment Advisors
PNC Bank
RD Auto.com
Sinnen Green & Associates
Siska Aurand Landscape Architects
Southern Trust Mortgage
Walmart
Ware Insurance
Wells Fargo Bank
Tom Witherspoon
Wolcott Rivers Gates Attorneys at Law
Hole SponsorsAltmeyer Funeral Home
Bank of America
Brad Kasinger
Kathleen & TR Reed
Karen Moyer
Monster Energy
Mosquito Joe
Nestle Nesquick
Olympia Development Corp.
Sam’s Club
Dr. Thomas O’Hara, DDS
Tidewater Fleet Supply
Wells Fargo Advisors, Fred Hughes
Prize & Goody Bag SponsorsALSCO
Broad Bay Country Club
Bow Creek Golf Course
Cahoon Plantation
Dan Ryan’s for Men
Eco Maniac
Frito Lay
Green Mountain Coffee
H&L Toms
Heron Ridge Golf Club
Hoffman Beverage
Kempsville Greens Golf Course
Metropolitan Oyster Exchange
Mid Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Nansemond River Golf Club
Old Beach Green Market
Owls Creek Golf Course
Princess Anne Country Club
Redwing Golf Course
Riverfront Golf Club
Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt
Sleepy Hole Golf Course
Virginia Aquarium Foundation
VB National Golf Course
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust
Wolcott Rivers Gates Attorneys at Law
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COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN
Title SponsorsAmerigroup
TowneBank
Williams Mullen
Gold SponsorsBB&T
Capital Group
Endurance IT Services
Silver SponsorsABS Technology Architects
Beach Ford
Farm Bureau Live – Premium Seats
First Team Auto
Fulton Bank
Hoffman Beverage
Maersk Line, Limited
Mid Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Monarch Bank
Tidewater Home Funding
Bronze SponsorsBCF
Burton Lumber Corporation
Cheryl P. McLeskey
Dollar Tree
Sande & MaryAnne Dukas
East Coast Appliance
Farm Fresh Foundation
FCI Towers, Inc.
The Franklin Johnston Group
Ironclad Technology Services, LLC
Marathon Consulting
MASA Corporation
McPhillips, Roberts & Deans, PLC
Old Virginia Mortgage
Pungo Strawberry Festival
Sam’s Club
SL Properties Holding LLC
& Consumer Recovery Associates LLC
Southern Trust Mortgage
TFC Recycling & Recycling Perks
Waller, Todd and Sadler Architects, Inc.
Waypoint Advisors
Wells Fargo Bank
Supporting SponsorsAltmeyer Funeral Home
Atlantic Bay Mortgage
Bank of Hampton Roads
CB Richard Ellis
Goodove Oral Surgery
Hot House Yoga
J.D. Miles & Sons Roofing
Kotarides Builders
Mayo Insurance Agency
McGuire Woods LLP
Palladium Registered Investment Advisors
Q.E.D. Systems, Inc.
Rutter Mills L.L.D.
Summit Group – Ashley Dorroh Galler
In-Kind SponsorsBeach Ford
H.M. Terry Co.
Hoffman Beverage
House of Printing
Lucy Newman
Lynnhaven Oyster Company
Norva Plastics
Todd & Kim Savage
Whitlock – Billy Edwards
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COMMOTION IN THE OCEANCONTINUED
Auction SponsorsAbbey Road Pub & Restaurant
Addison Weeks
Agio USA
Albano Cleaners
Aldo’s Ristorante
Altmeyer Funeral Home
Aqua at Kings Creek Marina & Resort
Atlantic Paddle Source
Baker’s Crust Restaurant
Bay Creek Resort and Club
Beach Bagel
Beach Eye Care
Beach Gallery
Beach Hardware
Bean There
Beecroft & Bull
Blue Crab Bay
Bryce Burton
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club
Chesapean Outdoors
Chick’s Oyster Bar
Chops
Dr. & Mrs. Chupka
Lynn B. Clements
Coastal Dermatology
Coastal Edge
Conte’s Bicycle & Fitness
Dan Ryan’s for Men
David Limroth
Doc Taylor’s
East Coast Appliances
Eco Trends
The Egg Bistro
Farm Bureau Live
Fat Frogs
Ferguson Enterprises
Firehouse Subs
Green Mountain Coffee
Hoffman Beverage
Hot House Yoga / Your Personal Trainer
Ideal Fitness
Il Giardino’s
Inlet Fitness
Inman & Strickler, Gregory J. Montero, Esq.
Jarrett Chiropractic
Jules Reid
Kazam Balance Bikes
Courtney Kellam
Larry Ward Basketball Camp
Lemon Cabana
Lionheart Limited – Sal DaBiero
Long Jewelers
Marcus Holman Photography
Matthew Fine Sculptures
McCormick & Schmick’s
Metamorphosis Salon
Sherri Miles
Motley Mutts
Motor World & Shipwreck Golf
Nawab
North End Crossfit
Oceanfront Dentistry
Pampered Chef
Papa John’s Pizza – Outer Banks
PHR / Gold Key
Planet Pizza
Princess Anne Country Club
Rodan & Fields
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rockafeller’s
Salon 3200
Short & Sweet
The Signature Golf Course
Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro
Southwest Airlines
Sprout Children’s Boutique
Starr Hill
Stella & Dot
Stoley’s
Tangled Up Salon
Taste Tidewater Tours
Tautog’s
Taylor’s Do It Center
Tempt Restaurant Lounge
Bill & Cindy Terry
Total Wine
Twigglettsmom
VB Homes
Virginia Aquarium
Virginia Beach Restaurant Association
Virginia Mystery Writers Basket
Virginia Spine Care
Waterman’s Surfside Grille
Wave Works
West Marine
WRV
Virginia Wesleyan Marlins Lacrosse Team
Willis Furniture
CLUBBIN’ WITH THE LADIES
Beverage CartsDivaris Real Estate, Inc.
Golf CartsMcLeskey Family Foundation
Goody BagsTami Aloisa, Merrill Lynch
19th HoleHoffman Beverage
LunchQ’doba
DJElizabeth Nash, Ladybug Productions
BeveragesMid Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Foursome PlusCoastal Dermatology
J.D. Miles & Sons
Julie Rekant
MASA Corporation
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Monarch Bank
Monarch Mortgage
ROWDYDOW bbQ
State Farm Insurance – John White
State Farm Insurance – Brett Pendergast
Tidewater Home Funding
Teeboy SponsorsBeach Ford
Jeffrey Marks, Esquire
Coastal Dermatology
Incredibly Supply & Logistics
Lendy’s New York Style Deli
Monarch Mortgage
Ocean Consulting
Oceanfront Dentistry
Old Virginia Mortgage
Precision Door / Precision Windows
Scotty Quixx
Sun Trust Investments – Don Ebner
Tidewater Chimney Sweep
Tidewater Home Funding
Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service
Waterman’s Restaurant
Wave of Life Chiropractic – Dr. Carly Swift
Prize & Goody Bag SponsorsALSCO
Bank @LANTEC
Bikini Hut
Cavalier Yacht & Golf Club
Dance Sport
Delightful Digs
Dog Stuff
The Full Cup
Giovanni’s
Hoffman Beverage
Inlet Fitness
Kangaroo Jack’s
Laser Quest
Robin Kassir Personal Gym 79PT
The Lemon Cabana
Lululemon
Luna Bars
Meg’s Swimwear
Modern Maternity
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Motley Mutts
Mrs. Bones
Nectar
Oceanfront Dentistry
Ocean Eagle
Pigtails & Crew Cuts
Pilates Fitness Club
Please & Thank You
Pure Barre
Ragged Robin
Ruth’s Chris
Simply Selma’s
Skin Ranch
Sprout Children’s Boutique
Stellar One Bank
Walmart
Wareings Gym
Wheeler REIT
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ANNUAL FUND DONORSGIFTS OF $1,000,000Jane Batten
GIFTS OF $20,000+Hansen Family FoundationPortfolio Recovery AssociatesThe Vakos Family and The Oceanfront Inn
GIFTS OF $10,000 - $19,999GEICO DirectRoy Hendrix*Floyd E. Kellam, Jr. Family FundTFC
GIFTS OF $5,000 - $9,999Beach Municipal Federal Credit UnionCanon ITSCapital Group - Home of American FundsR. & C. Dickerson Family Fund of the Hampton Roads
Community FoundationA Dolphin’s PromiseDominion FoundationLee EntsmingerFain Family Fund of the Hampton
Roads Community Foundation*Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Fort*Mr. & Mrs. Craig Grube*High Liner FoodsJoyce E. MooreNorfolk Southern FoundationMr. & Mrs. D. Henry WattsYouth Foundation Service Club of Virginia Beach
GIFTS OF $2,500 - $4,999Anonymous DonationsB.M. Stanton FoundationBetty BarcoThe Capital Group Companies
Charitable FoundationCheckered Flag Motor Co.MASA CorporationCheryl McLeskey*Walmart Corporate GivingWhole Foods Market
GIFTS OF $1,000 - $2,499Tami AloisaAveda Experience CenterTom BartonBruce BradleyCharles BradyMacon BrockThomas C. BroylesCarrie S. Camp Foundation, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Alexander J. Campbell, IIJames H. CappsMr. & Mrs. Norman ChalmersLynn B. ClementsMichelle CollinsKenneth E. CummingsSal DaBieroRobert H. DeFordDixon Hughes Goodman
Foundation Inc.Exxon Mobil FoundationChristian C. GoochH.M. Terry Co., Inc.Dorcas Helfant-BrowningKatherine HinesClarence A. HollandRobert Hynick
Mary C. JanisBenjamin KlemanowiczPeter LeddyMarina LiacourasGene LovingJohn P. MatsonJoanne and Jim McClellan Fund of the Hampton Roads
Community FoundationWiley F. MitchellElly MladickShewling MoyNapolitano Family FoundationRichard PuckettPungo Strawberry FestivalJane M. PurringtonKathleen & T.R. ReedMartha K. RolandRotary Club of Cape HenryDan RyanSam’s Club #3345Dr. & Mrs. John SettleE. Marcie Shields ScholarshipJean SiebertUnited Way South Hampton Roads, at the direction of Beth Patterson Bertrand 7 Tom BertrandThe Virginia Beach Garden ClubFrank W. WagnerMelvin J. WallersteinSamantha B. Wetzler
GIFTS OF $500 - $999Linda Y. BrownCherrystone Aqua-FarmsChincoteague Shellfish FarmsDouglas Dickerson
Franklin P. EarleyBrian GallatinGamma PiPaul HirschbielJ.C. Walker Brothers, Inc.Gerald JaffeJohn Jay and Ola H. Krueger
Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Mayo Insurance AgencyAlbert E. McCantsTom McNicholasNew Castle Elementary School
Ecology ClubMildred S. NiciThe Noblemen of Virginia BeachMalcolm L. NunnDr. & Mrs. Thomas O’HaraJordan SarrettSusan SarrettVerizon FoundationVirginia Master Naturalist,
Tidewater ChapterNikki WilliamsW. K. Wilson
GIFTS OF $250 - $499Katie ChamberlainSusanna AdamsJames AltmeyerBCFDouglas M. BeckmannJoshua CanadaRachelle CappsTony CortinasThe Estate of Courtney DickersonMarguerite DickersonHunter Dorroh
Carl A. EasonMichael FurchtenichtMarcus HolmanJune J. HoyeAlice ImburWarren G. KareshGFWC Kempsville Woman’s ClubCarol KramerRon KramerG. W. LambertCecile LethemMichael McCabePeter MoyerSis Nash Memorial Fund of the Hampton Roads
Community FoundationAaron NelsonNorva PlasticsPNC Financial Services GroupRichard PetersonAllison RachelsSchwab Charitable Fund, as directed by Lois TurnbullKathy A. ShieldDavid SimsSTIHL Inc.William B. WardenJohn WhiteKim WilliamsDr. & Mrs. Dixon WolcottCorina YehNestle Nesquick
* Thank you to the Order of the Turtle donors, who contributed an unrestricted $2,500 or more during the fiscal year.
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VOLUNTEERS 12,000 - 14,999 HOURSMarian Childress
10,000 - 11,999 HOURSBruce JonesShirley JonesJoan RedfearnSandy Wood
7,000 - 9,999 HOURSRichard BlessingtonWhit ChristmanWilliam DieffenbachShirley JonesMike NickelsburgKathryn O’HaraJohn ShepherdShirley ShepherdPeter Weed
5,000 - 6,999 HOURSDustie BourgeoisGina BrooksRoseann FitzpatrickJim GivenEnnis JohnsonMelissa HixsonRandy KeiserDonald KoonceKaren MoyerMichael PeeleBuddy Redfearn Sr.Janet SchroederMidge TinneyPaul WinfieldSandra Yon
3,000 - 4,999 HOURSDouglas BeckmanJohn CorleyClaire FloegeYolanda GerardMary HayworthSusan HighDave HinkleRoberta LemburgGeorge MattLinda O’ConnorKathleen ReedTerry RitterFrederick SimonJohn SpillaneJosephine SpragueCheri SwoffordJames ThompsonBarbara Van HeestSheryl WhitneyRon WoodNorma Zinn
1,334TOTAL NUMBER OFVOLUNTEERS
TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS
93,850:51
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1,000 - 2,999 HOURS*Jeffrey AchesinskiMelanie AllenGary AmbroseBill AndersonNorma BaumstimlerDawn BechtelWilliam BernsteinBetty BinfordGerald BloomSean BourgeoisPolly BrasherLinda BrownPhyllis ButlerCelia CalderonLaurie CampHarold CampbellBecky CatlinRachel ChadilShirley CroftJoyce DeGuzmanPaula DemosthenesJoy DortchTravis DriscollNoel DudleyTerrence DuffeyElaine FoleyMaricela FundalewiczAshley GarnettPeg GoodmanCraig GrubeJoanna HerlanCatherine HillegassJean HoeckerCharles HortonRobert HosickEdie HouckDavid HuntEric JabsJessica JohnsonLena Karn
Herb KresselJane KresselMonroe LentzAlan LittleJohn MartinMaggie MathwigMac McCantsMaggie McGeorgeTroy McQueenKearney MedleyJoseph MichaelsJanice MounieMike MuiFred NeelyHelen NovelliConstance OwenJoan PalomboGary ParsonsGeorge PilgrimNancy PopeWalter PopeRichard PoundRobert PullingerJohn RedmonThomas ReedJuanita ReinCathy RobertsLeon RyderJean SchroyLori SherwoodDaryl SimpsonHolly SmithWinnie SouzaRon SpitalneyNeil StammBreeze StewartJeff StewartDavid VineJames WeatherallJohn Young
* Volunteers under 1,000 hours of services are not listed.
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