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2011-2012 Annual Report

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Message from the Executive DirectorDear SciWorks Supporters,

As the new Executive Director of SciWorks, I am honored to become part of one of the long-standing institutions in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The fiscal year 2011-2012 was the one that planted the seeds for a transformation as SciWorks approaches its 50th anniversary — 50 years of providing hands-on, interactive science for the children of Forsyth County and surrounding areas. And despite an ever-changing economic landscape, SciWorks is only becoming stronger. At the end of June 2012, Dr. Beverly Sanford retired as Executive Director of SciWorks. For 17 years Dr. Sanford did a wonderful job of both maintaining SciWorks’ place in the heart of the community and expanding the profile of the institution. This beloved institution owes Dr. Sanford a debt of gratitude for preparing it to fulfill its mission for the next 50 years. The 2011-2012 economic climate remained a challenge for SciWorks. The science center received funding from all three levels of government in North Carolina – city, county and state – for which we are very grateful. This funding has been reduced over the years, which has had an impact on programming and exhibit opportunities. Nevertheless, we continued to offer excellent school programs to students from counties all over western North Carolina and southern Virginia. Our school programs and our planetarium remained a strong draw and a reason that SciWorks remains the premier science center in the region. One of the most exciting events during the spring of 2012 was the opening of the Outdoor Science Park, the final component fulfilled from the 2006 “SciVision: Expanding Our Horizons” capital campaign. Featuring big, bold, interactive exhibits, this project was supported with a $150,000 grant from the Institute of Museums and Library Services from their Museums for America program, as well as monies from BB&T, Southern Community Bank, Corning Inc. Foundation, the American Academy of Dermatology and L. M. Baker, Jr. Our special events, such as Science Cafes, Scout Camp-Ins and summer SciCamps, helped to bring science to a wider audience and kept the local community informed and educated about the research and scientific advancement happening right here in Forsyth County. As we move into the future, SciWorks is renewing its emphasis on the skills that we can provide children when they are visiting with their families or schools. These skills of innovation are so important to give the children that we serve the opportunity to imagine and succeed in a future world that we cannot currently predict. These skills include creativity by offering individuals the opportunity to learn about what they are interested in. Second is collaboration and working together in teams to solve real-world problems. Third is responsible risk-taking and getting every child to try something even though they know that they might not succeed the first time. Finally, there is perseverance and the opportunity for children to tackle a challenge repeatedly until they do succeed. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our many donors, well-wishers and the wonderful community here in Forsyth County for all they do to make SciWorks the special place that it is. I would also like to thank the staff and volunteers who work miracles every day to ensure that the children who visit have a terrific educational experience while also having fun. Your support and generosity keep the doors open for everyone to experience the opportunities that SciWorks provides. I am looking forward to a bright future with new challenges, new opportunities and a new SciWorks.

Paul Kortenaar Executive Director

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Annual Fund Donations from 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2012

The gifts of SciWorks’ Annual Fund donors

are important investments in our science

center and the thousands of students and

families who visit us each year. Because

of the financial investments of our many

supporters, SciWorks is able to provide

our community with informal, hands-on

educational programs and exhibits that are

not always feasible in a formal classroom

setting.

Thank you to our Annual Fund donors for

their generous contributions, their interest

in the science education of the community

and their confidence in SciWorks.

SciChampions$5,000+Anne Owen ArmfieldBB&TSally Glenn BlancoCity of Winston-SalemDuke EnergyDr. Steven R. Feldman and Mrs. Leora HenkinForsyth CountyLowes FoodsState of North CarolinaTime Warner CableCaterpillarNational Science Foundation

SciInvestors$2,500 - $4,999Cook MedicalPiedmont Federal Savings BankTargacept, Inc.Vulcan Materials Company

SciPartners$1,000 - $2,499AT&TBlue RhinoDr. and Mrs. Henry BurnettCarolina Liquid Chemistries Corp.Mr. Jonathan M. CochraneDr. and Mrs. James Dickerson Dogwood Garden ClubMr. James DossingerMr. Craig A. GunckelMr. and Mrs. F. Borden Hanes Mr. William E. Hollan, Jr. Mr. Paul A. Jones, IIIPiedmont Natural GasMr. and Mrs. Stephen PorterShannon and Andrew Pylant Rotary Club of Winston-SalemMr. and Mrs. John A. TaylorMr. Daniel C. Wilson

SciSustainers$500 - $999Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bell, Jr. Mr. Michael A. Myers Dr. David L. Carroll and Mrs. Melissa Carroll CERTL Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Coords Mr. J. Scott Cramer

Eugene R. Heise, Ph.D. Little Greens Garden Club Mercedes Benz of Winston Salem Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mohr Mrs. Stacy J. Petronzio Drs. David and Beth Reboussin Ms. Robynn Rutledge Ms. Heather Savelle Mr. Paul Sheehy Mr. Bryan D. Spach T.W. Garner Food Co.

$250-$499Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm BrownMr. Jason CarterDrs. Mark Chappell and Debra DizMs. Carmen Caruth and Mr. Greg Errett Dr. Toinette FontrierIndera Mills Company Dr. Lewis D. LipscombDrs. Michael and Aimee LischkeRep. Grier Martin and Ms. Louise MartinGrover and Rene MyersMr. and Mrs. L. Gordon PfefferkornMr. and Mrs. Stephen D. PoeRobert Strickland Family FoundationMrs. Betsy SawyerBrenda and Tim ScronceMr. and Mrs. William A. SimpsonMr. and Mrs. W. Fletcher SteeleMrs. Carol StrittmatterDr. Peggy Valentine

$100 - $249Dr. and Mrs. Elms L. AllenDr. and Mrs. Roy L. AlsonDr. Jessica BaileyMr. Martin M. BakerMs. Victoria BoysenMr. and Mrs. Anthony H. BrettMr. and Mrs. Gene ConradJacqueline Haynes CrawleyMr. and Mrs. Harlan DaubertMr. and Mrs. William K. DavisDrs. Moser & Gallisdorfer, P.A. Mrs. Margaret Foster Mr. John Edward Gehring Dr. Louis N. Gottlieb Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gwyn Mr. C. Royce Hough Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Iannuzzi Mrs. Joan S. Inman Mr. and Mrs. David A. Irvin

Dr. Richard Janeway Mr. and Mrs. John Koivisto Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lawyer Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leach Dr. and Mrs. A. Stanley Link, Jr. Dr. Stephan Lowe and Mrs. Naila Gazale Lowe Dr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Nelson, III North Carolina Biotechnology Center Dr. John and Dr. Dominique Patrick Dr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Ross Dr. and Mrs. Larry Rudel Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Shaw T.E. Simpson, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Snively Ms. Shandra N. Stout Ms. Mary Stowe Mr. and Mrs. Scott Tredwell Linda Turlington Mr. and Mrs. Tom Valaoras

Matching Gift FoundationsExxonMobil Foundation First Tennessee Foundation Vulcan Materials Company

Gifts in KindKristy Dunn Georgia Eskridge Victoria Fall Lowes Foods Guy V. McHenry Jean Millett Kenneth Roberts (In Memory of Richard Greene) Dr. Mitch Spindel/Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital Stimmel Associates, P.A.

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SciWorks … Where Innovation Begins 2012 June 14, 2012

In 2010, the SciWorks Board of Directors started a new fundraiser to inspire the community

and help highlight the importance of a science center in Winston-Salem, the City of Arts

and Innovation. The year 2012 marked the third annual “Where Innovation Begins” Dinner &

Presentation with a new twist — the addition of a live auction — that raised significant funds

for SciWorks’ educational programs and exhibits. The event was held at Forsyth

Country Club on June 14. Sarah Barnhardt, the on-field announcer for the

Winston-Salem Dash, was the evening’s emcee, and Dr. Patrick M. Lippiello,

Co-founder and Senior Principal Scientist at Targacept, gave the keynote

address entitled: “The Challenges of Innovation.”

SciWorks is very grateful for all the corporate support

and individuals who took part in this exciting event!

Where Innovation Begins$15,000Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

$5,000BB&THatteras FinancialRockTenn

$2,500Vulcan Materials Company

$1,500Bell, Davis & PittBlue RhinoChermak & Hanson OrthodonticsCarolina Liquid Chemistries Corp.Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLPSpangler & Rohlfing Pediatric DentistrySouthern Pharmacy ServicesWells Fargo

$1,000Allegacy Federal Credit UnionDuke EnergyFirst Tennessee BankGrover and Rene Myers North Carolina BioNetworkSunTrust Targacept, Inc. TowerWorx Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP

In-Kind Donations Apple Rock Larry Brickey Cammie Collier Amy Dunlap Cordie Freeman Drs. Michael and Aimee Lischke Dioli’s Trattoria Divine Llama Winery Downtown Thai RingMaster Jewelers Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar Vulcan Materials Company Winston-Salem Dash Winston-Salem Symphony

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13171255,77819,7379244674,676

Full-Time Staff

Part-Time Staff

Volunteers and Interns

Volunteer and Community Service Hours

Student Attendance

SciCamp and Sleepovers

Number of Counties Served: 40 in North Carolina 5 in Virginia 1 in South Carolina

Total Annual Attendance

Income and Expenses7/1/2011 to 6/30/2012

During fiscal year 2011-2012, SciWorks

increased the number of volunteers and

volunteer hours significantly, thus providing

adults and teenagers with more opportunities

to give back to the community and share their

expertise. In addition, the science center added

11 more counties to the number of counties

served and laid the groundwork for future

increases in student attendance. As with

many non-profits, the year proved somewhat

financially challenging, and SciWorks ended

the year with a slight deficit. The science

center continues to fulfill its mission while

remaining responsible stewards of the money

entrusted to us, and with new leadership in

place, the picture looks much brighter for fiscal

year 2012-2013.

By the Numbers

Total Annual Operating Revenues $1,181,110

Earned Income: $508,860 43.08%

Forsyth County: $180,336 15.27%

City of Winston-Salem: $170,630 14.45%

State of North Carolina: $120,215 10.18%

Fundraising: $201,069 17.02%

Total Annual Operating Expenses $1,227,523

Personnel Expenses: $753,780 61.41%

Maintenance, Utilities & Insurance: $221,319 18.03%

Operating Supplies: $53,714 4.38%

Advertising & Fundraising: $54,923 4.47%

Professional Services: $43,922 3.58%

Cost of Merchandise Sold: $39,849 2.51%

Exhibit Development & Maintenance: $30,444 2.48%

Other/Leases/Dues: $20,283 1.65%

Travel & Meetings: $18,289 1.49%

Martin M. Baker Vice President Baker and Associates LLC

Dr. David Carroll Director, Center for Nanotechnology Wake Forest University

Jason CarterJonathan M. Cochrane Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor BB&T

Hunter H. Coords Senior VP, Private Client Services First Tennessee

Elizabeth Davis Coordinator of Divisional Planning for Math, Science & Technologies Forsyth Technical Community College

James Dossinger Retired — Exxon

Dr. Steven R. Feldman Physician Scientist (Dermatologist) Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Jimmy Flythe Business Relations Manager Duke Energy

Margart P. Foster Chemist/Entrepreneur

Chuck Greene Regional Director/External Affairs AT&T North Carolina

Craig A. Gunckel Executive Vice President/General Manager RockTenn

Dr. Eugene Heise Retired — Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Nancy V. Johnston ExecutiveDirector,PiedmontTriadOffice NC Biotechnology Center

A. Edward Jones Deputy County Manager Forsyth County

Paul A. Jones, IIIAnn Lambros, Ph.D. AssistantDeanforEducationandDirector,CERTLOffice Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Michael Lischke, Ph.D. Director, Northwest AHEC Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Michael A. Myers Attorney Bell, Davis & Pitt, PA

Joshua B. Neelon Director of Business Development Winston-Salem Dash

Stacy J. PetronzioDr. Susan Q. Phelps Dean, Educational Partnerships Forsyth Technical Community College

Robynn R. Rutledge, CPA Property Tax Compliance Manager, AVP BB&T Corporate Tax

Heather L. Savelle Senior Director, Investor and Public Relations Targacept, Inc.

Richard W. Sawyer Senior VP, Market Executive First Citizens Bank

Brenda A. Scronce CEO TowerWorx

Paul D. Sheehy Facilities Manager Dell, Inc.

Patricia A. Shugart Vice President Sales & Marketing Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp.

Bryan D. Spach Area Sales Manager Vulcan Materials Company

Shandra Nanette Stout Attorney Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP

Benika J. Thompson Science Program Manager Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Dr. Peggy Valentine Dean, School of Health Sciences Winston-Salem State University

Kristina D. Welch Operations Specialist Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dr. Beverly S.Sanford (Ex Officio) President/CEO SciWorks

SciWorks Board of Directors 2011-2012

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Kevin Caesar Natural Sciences Coordinator

Debbie Cesta Vice President, Development and

Marketing

Donna N. Gentry Development Assistant/Membership

Coordinator

Melissa Hilton Visitor Services Supervisor

Christy Ferguson Museum Scheduling Coordinator

Kelli J. Isenhour Vice President Programs and Education

Justin Nichols Planetarium Technician

Carl Nisbet Vice President, Facilities and

Grounds

Jeff Perryman Exhibits Specialist

Beverly S. Sanford, Ph.D. President/CEO

Phyllis Weatherly-Rosner Educator

Adam Wilson Facilities Manager

Thomas Wilson Vice President, Exhibits

Ronald Boone Facilities Assistant

Carol Clarke Finance Specialist

Katherine Goodall Visitor Services Assistant

David Gosinksi Planetarium Assistant

Jonthan Gunter Visitor Services Assistant

W. Sam Hancock Vice President, Finance and Administration

Kirsten Henkenius Online Marketing Coordinator

Karla Jesselson Animal Curator

Allyson McCauley Marketing Coordinator

Robert Patsiga, Ph.D. Planetarium Assistant

Melissa Perryman Natural Science Assistant

Ronzo Reid Facilities Assistant

James Rhinehardt Exhibits Technician

Sanford Rosner Facilities Assistant

Bobbie Tucker Science Shop Manager

Tommy Vestal Visitor Services Assistant

Carl Weston Presenter

Full-time Staff Part-time Staff

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