ANNUAL REPORTF Y 1 3

J U L Y 1, 2 0 1 2 – J U N E 3 0, 2 0 1 3

Our MissionThe mission of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research and sustainable practices.

Welcome Letter

Sincerely,

Lynn ClementsExecutive Director

Fred NapolitanoPresident

As a result of their work this year, young students were inspired to become scientists as they explored the oldest shark that ever lived, tagged and released butterflies, and investigated local marshes during summer camps.

Welcome Letter | 01

INSPIRE! CONSERVE! ENGAGE!The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center team

includes staff, volunteers and trustees who work together

to provide scientifically sound exhibits and educational

programs that are innovative, thought-provoking and focus

on conservation of the marine environment. As a result

of their work this year, young students were inspired to

become scientists as they explored the oldest shark that

ever lived, tagged and released butterflies, and investigated

local marshes during summer camps.

Young conservationists recycled electronics to keep them

out of the waste stream, cleaned waterways and learned

that even one person can make a difference. Teachers

gained valuable knowledge and instructional techniques

about sea turtles to share in their classrooms. College

interns worked alongside staff scientists on important

ocean and alternative energy research projects.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

recognized the Virginia Aquarium through their IMLS

National Medal Award Program for innovation in

conservation, promotion of lifelong learning and civic

engagement and services that help our community thrive.

They especially commended us for reaching underserved

audiences with hands-on experiences. Thank you for the

role you have played in bringing our conservation through

education mission to life for 27 years.

Table of ContentsMission Statement Inside Cover

Welcome Letter pg. 1

Table of Contents pg. 2

Board of Trustees pg. 2

Marketing pg. 3

Social Media pg. 4

Economic Impact pg. 5

Volunteer pg. 6

Access Aquarium Program pg. 7

National Medal Finalist pg. 7

Sea Turtle Workshops pg. 8

Sensible Seafood pg. 9

Conservation pg. 10

Exhibits pg. 14

Financials pg. 18

Event Sponsors pg. 19

Aquarium Society pg. 24

Annual Fund Donors pg. 25

VIRGINIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATIONJuly 2012 — June 2013

Frederick J. Napolitano, II President

Thomas E. Fraim, Jr. President Elect

William A. Hearst Vice President

Shewling Moy Secretary

Don Goldberg Treasurer

Dorcas Helfant-Browning Chairman of the Board

Wiley F. Mitchell, Jr. General Counsel

Lynn B. Clements Executive Director

Rendy Adams

David Arias

C. Max Bartholomew, Jr.

Thomas Barton, III

Michael Benedetto

George H. Bowles

Macon Brock

James G. Carlson

Richard Cheng

Kenneth Cummings

Sal DaBiero

Franklin P. Earley, Sr.

Lee Entsminger

Bob Fort

Cathie J. France

William T. Greer, Jr., PhD

Dr. Richard V. Gregory

Craig Grube

Katherine Hines

Al Hutchinson

David Kaufman

Ellen Keeter

Marina Liacouras

Gene Loving

John Matson

Cory Mayo

JT McDonald

Cheryl McLeskey

Delceno Miles

Dr. Chris Platsoucas

Harry R. Purkey

Richard Ray

Kim Savage

John Settle

Willie Shepherd

Tina Sinnen

Michael Standing

Andrew W. Vakos, Sr.

Frank Wagner

Michael Wagner

Brad Waitzer

Samantha Berlin-Wetzler

Kim Wheeler

Nikki Williams

Ken Wilson, Jr.

President’s Circle

Robert W. Berry

Sara Miller Boyd

Thomas C. Broyles

Barbara Taylor Creech

Nancy A. Creech

Robert H. DeFord, Jr.

John H. Fain

William J. Fanney

Morris H. Fine

Thomas E. Fraim, Sr.

Thomas R. Frantz

Dr. Clarence A. Holland

Ann W. Host

Elly D. Mladick

Jane M. Purrington

Timothy B. Robertson

Martha Kay Roland

Dan Ryan

Michael C. Savvides

Edward B. Snyder

Ned Williams

Board of Trustees

02 | Board of Trustees

MarketingKid-FriendlyThis year the Aquarium launched a fun and interactive initiative to engage young

children. The “Soak It Up” campaign features illustrated Aquarium characters Fin,

Navy, Spike, and Shelby in digital and print ads. The campaign, directed towards moms

with small children, encourages children to soak up knowledge, fun, and unique experiences

at the Aquarium.

The campaign included development and launch of the Aquarium’s first mobile application.

The Soak It Up app uses play to engage the imagination, allowing a child to create a unique

environment for each of the Aquarium characters. Helping young children relate to these

aquatic animals as friendly and full of personality, the characters can be accessorized with

capes, jewelry, glasses, and more. Once the transformation is complete, they are added to

an animated aquarium screen.

Download the FREE app on your smart photo through the iTunes or Google Play app store.

Marketing | 03

Social MediaThe Aquarium uses social media to create connections that

extend beyond its audience of members, visitors and fans to

their friends and followers. With posts that promote events,

celebrate achievements and share news and information

about Aquarium animals, engagement has continued to grow.

YouOtterKnow.com was launched with the arrival of the

newest North American river otter at the Aquarium. The blog

was used to host the naming contest of the young otter and

provide updates until he could appear on exhibit. Over

13,000 votes were cast and the name Sheldon was selected.

facebook.com/VirginiaAquarium

twitter.com/VAAquarium

youtube.com/VirginiaAquarium

pinterest.com /VAAquarium

YouOtterKnow.com

Social media channels:

Within the first week of the blog’s launch, YouOtterKnow.com had over 100,000 page views, appeared on major websites like Reddit, Tumblr and BuzzFeed, and made international news.

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04 | Social Media

in economic activity$16 billion

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)

reports the cumulative impact of the

in personal earnings

$4.7 billion

142,000 jobs

212 zoos and aquariumsAZA-accredited

in the U.S. includes:

The Aquarium welcomed:

620,000 visitorsA majority of whom come from

outside Hampton Roads

65%HamptonRoads

BEYONDHampton

Roads

35%

Economic ImpactThe Virginia Aquarium is more than a nationally recognized Aquarium and Marine Science Center; it is an educational

innovator, a conservation pioneer and an economic contributor. As an employer, contractor, business leader and major tourist

attraction with direct and indirect impact, the Aquarium is a powerful source of economic activity in the City of Virginia Beach,

the Hampton Roads Region, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. In FY13, the Virginia Aquarium continued to support local

and regional economic development.

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Volunteer

26 volunteers were honored for extended service to the Aquarium:

10,000Hours

One for

12,000+Hours

One for

20 Yearsof service

Fifteen for

25 Yearsof service

Nine for

valued at 76,400 hours

$739,699

1,129 volunteers served the Aquarium, donating slightly over

Volunteers participated in

and collected more than

of trash and recyclables

12 Aquarium sponsored cleanups

150 pounds

3,631 hours

37 interns

were added to the volunteer roster210 individuals

7 groups and

Whole Foods selected the Aquarium as their day of service

site. 66 Whole Foods employees helped the Aquarium with

projects to prep for the summer crowd. They completed a

major campus clean-up, pressure washed the Otter Snack

Bar, replaced a filtration system in the aviary, re-tarped the

animal quarantine area, painted benches and removed

debris from Discovery Woods.

With an eye on continuous improvement, the Water Quality

Lab and Guest Services welcomed their first group of youth

volunteers. The service of trail volunteers extended beyond

the summer and supports visitor enhancement activities

in the Marsh Pavilion. Three new volunteer positions were

created: registrar assistant, scout program assistant and

toddler program assistant.

Online training courses are now available to volunteers.

Docents can access online classes to receive recertification

credit. Volunteers interested in receiving more information

can also access classes.

The Volunteer League awarded four college scholarships

totaling $6,000 to junior volunteers.

The support of volunteers continues as a fundamental

element in the daily operation of the Aquarium. In FY13,

volunteers had an overwhelming presence in daily tasks,

participated in special events, represented the Aquarium in

off-site events such as Virginia Beach Mayor’s Commission

on Aging and supported Bonus Experience activities. In

addition, several groups and organizations chose to support

the Aquarium on their day of service.

06 | Volunteer

Access Aquarium ProgramMarine science for all The Access Aquarium Program is a private and corporate

donor-supported fund that provides enrichment experiences

to those who may not be able to afford a visit to the

Aquarium. These generous donors allow the Virginia

Aquarium to subsidize the cost of field trips and programs

for schools and United Way organizations, making marine

science education accessible to all. The fund typically

benefits preK-12 students considered underserved because

of financial status; however, others demonstrating need

(intellectual, behavioral, physical, and ESL) also can gain

access to the learning environment at the Aquarium.

These groups receive complimentary or reduced-cost

admission and may request to participate in a standards-

based program offered at the Aquarium or through an

outreach visit to the school. Access Aquarium is focused on

serving those in the seven cities of Hampton Roads. However

in the 15 years since it’s inception, the fund has assisted

students in New York, Maryland and North Carolina. It has

also benefited students from “sister-schools” in China, Ireland

and Germany, as well as Nepali/Bhutanese refugee families.

Groups wishing to apply for the program are required to

submit an application describing their status, including a

demographic description and how their visit will allow them

to meet Virginia Standards of Learning or other required

national academic standards. There were 8,284 individuals

who benefitted from the program in FY13, and the Aquarium

has received many thanks for the opportunity Access

Aquarium provides year after year.

The Virginia Aquarium was selected by the Institute of

Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as one of 33 finalists

for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service,

the nation’s highest honor conferred on museums and

libraries for service to the community. The Aquarium’s

positive reputation locally and in the aquarium community

nationwide has been earned by:

• Providing excellent animal care

• Offering high quality, family-friendly experiences

• Developing engaging interactive programs and exhibits

• Research and conservation of sea turtles and marine mammals

• Community outreach, particularly to underserved audiences

• Expansion of Access Aquarium funding field trips for low income students

• Expanding outreach services to schools

• Developing more STEM-based school programs

• Increasing behind-the-scenes experiences

• Installation and expansion of play areas

• Expanded educational opportunities for early learners

• Hosting free science and conservation lectures by guest experts

National Medal Finalist

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Sea Turtle ProgramsThree Sea Turtle Science & Stewardship Workshops were

offered for both formal and informal educators during the

fiscal year. The first, attended by 430 educators, was held

in February as part of the 2013 International Sea Turtle

Symposium in Baltimore, MD. Additional workshops were

conducted for 20 educators at Salisbury University in

Salisbury, MD, and 16 educators at the Science Museum of

Virginia in Richmond, VA. During the workshops, Aquarium

education staff provided information on current sea turtle

research and conservation issues, explored how facilities can

engage visitors in sea turtle conservation, and highlighted

program activities for family audiences to foster stewardship.

Sea Turtle Action Kits were distributed to educators from

participating schools, scout troops, 4 H clubs, and other youth

organizations in Virginia and Maryland. These kits included an

informational binder, hands-on activities, and a reference CD

with digital materials and service project ideas focusing on the

danger marine debris poses to sea turtles. Also included were

supplies needed to create a sea turtle conservation display,

and posters about non-biodegradable debris as well as

“I teach 6th, 7th and 8th grade science, 6th grade math and see activities I could include in my life science, environmental protection, probability, average, measurement . . . so many lessons!”

– Feedback from 2013 Sea Turtle Workshop participant

information about proper disposal. The action kits promoted

environmental stewardship by encouraging youth groups to

create displays at school fairs, Earth Day events, and local

parks to educate the public on how individuals can make a

difference. Through the Sea Turtle Action Kits, youth groups are

helping to increase awareness about the impact of marine debris

on sea turtles and sharing ideas for reducing these threats.

08 | Sea Turtle Workshops

Chef, author and ocean sustainability leader Barton Seaver

kicked off the 2013 Sensible Seafood week on May 19th

as the guest speaker for the Eleanor and Henry Watts

Conservation Speaker Series. Newly appointed Director of

the Healthy and Sustainable Food Program at Harvard’s

School of Public Health, he pioneered unique approaches

to sustainability as an executive chef in Washington, D.C.,

by preparing and serving fresh local fish not normally

found on menus. Seaver spoke about choosing local fishing

and aquaculture operations as part of a larger fellowship

humans have with the ocean. Whole Foods sponsored a

reception and book signing following the presentation.

Seaver was also the celebrity guest judge for the 4th

Annual Sensible Seafood Fest held on May 23rd, 2013.

After mingling with guests and tasting 30 dishes from

participating restaurants, he selected a Chesapeake ray

pastrami dish as the winning entry for the evening, created

by Virginia Aquarium’s own Robbie Delaney of Sodexo.

Sensible Seafood with Barton Seaver

Sensible Seafood | 09

ConservationResearch and Conservation Grant-Funded ProjectsDuring FY13, the Virginia Aquarium’s Research and

Conservation staff managed more than a dozen grants and

contracts, totaling nearly $1 million for research activities in

support of the Aquarium’s conservation mission. Research

and Conservation staff worked in collaboration with many

partners to continue advancing scientific knowledge and

conservation of marine animals and habitats. The following

projects exemplify the Aquarium’s ongoing commitment to

research and conservation.

Virginia Sea Turtle and Marine Mammal Stranding NetworkThe Aquarium’s Stranding Response Program receives

annual support from federal and state agencies to conduct

sea turtle and marine mammal stranding response throughout

the tidal waters of Virginia. In the past 25 years, the program

has responded to more than 6,000 strandings.

Stranding response involves field examinations, recovery of

animals, live animal rehabilitation, necropsy examination of

carcasses, morphometric and tissue sampling, reporting and

database management. During FY13, the team responded

to 93 marine mammals, 204 sea turtle strandings, and

successfully rehabilitated and released 20 sea turtles.

10 | Conservation

ConservationNational Science Foundation Grant: Impact of Climate Warming and Ocean Carbonation on Eelgrass (Zostera marina) Virginia Aquarium staff and scientists from Old Dominion

University (ODU) have been working together on a project

designed to predict how climate warming and ocean

carbonation will affect the eelgrass that grows submerged

in shallow coastal waters of Virginia. Both organizations

participated in developing the proposal for a National

Science Foundation grant, the first-ever major research

collaboration between the Aquarium and ODU. The

four-year project is examining the potential effects of

rising CO2 on one of the Chesapeake Bay region’s most

important underwater grasses.

The Aquarium’s role includes constructing and

maintaining a small experimental aquaculture

facility along the Owls Creek Path and providing

outreach services to educate the public

about the scientific studies. The experimental

facility includes 20 flowing saltwater

aquariums and a portable laboratory

housing the data logging systems

space for on-site processing, sample

analysis and experimental measurements.

ODU scientists are growing eelgrass test

beds in saltwater from Owls Creek at varied

temperatures and carbonation levels that

simulate potential future climate conditions.

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ConservationSea Turtle Research and Conservation Initiative in Chesapeake Bay and Adjacent Ocean WatersThis project to study sea turtles and develop educational programs represents the first NOAA Fisheries Section 6 Species

Recovery Grant ever awarded to Virginia. The Aquarium’s Research and Conservation staff submitted this proposal in conjunction

with the state Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF). The project team is conducting a comprehensive three-year

study of sea turtles in the Chesapeake Bay, looking at abundance and distribution, health assessment, diet and threats.

A significant component of the project includes development of outreach education materials and programs related to sea turtle

conservation. As part of the project, Virginia and Maryland will develop sea turtle conservation plans for the Chesapeake Bay

and regional ocean waters. This collaborative project includes partners from VDGIF, Maryland Department of Natural Resources,

University of Central Florida, the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University and Old Dominion University.

12 | Conservation

ConservationWhale Migration Corridors for Marine Spatial Planning This project to study how whales use offshore ocean waters is supported by a grant from the Virginia Coastal Zone Management

Program for the NOAA Section 309 Projects of Special Merit. The project involves aerial and vessel surveys to document whale

species and distribution in ocean waters around the Virginia wind energy area that has been established by the federal Bureau

of Ocean Energy Management.

This data is vitally needed to understand the use of Virginia offshore ocean waters by marine mammals such as the critically

endangered northern right whale. Understanding large whale distribution spatially and seasonally will be important for the

marine spatial planning process and for ongoing monitoring of the impacts of offshore wind energy development.

After many years of concerted effort, even requiring an Act

of Congress, the Virginia Aquarium accomplished a major

step in the development of a new Mid-Atlantic Marine Animal

Conservation Center (MACC). In August 2012, the City of

Virginia Beach completed the $128,500 purchase of 2.57

acres from the Navy and set the stage for the realization of

this significant new addition to the Aquarium. The property is

across Owls Creek from the Aquarium. The site was selected

because of its proximity to the Aquarium, a natural seawater

supply and the Owls Creek/Rudee Inlet waterway.

Though not a publicly visited building, the new MACC will

provide operational support for the Aquarium, including

facilities for outreach education programs, aquatic animal

holding and quarantine for exhibits. The new facility will be

designed to provide response, recovery and rehabilitation

services for marine mammals and sea turtles, house the

Aquarium’s nationally recognized Stranding Response

Program and provide support during environmental

disasters such as the recent Gulf oil spill.

The MACC will also provide office and technology support

for Aquarium research staff and collaborating scientists. The

center will enhance the ability of the Aquarium and its research

partners to develop innovative proposals with potential to

generate significant grant funding and corporate support.

With architectural and engineering design set to begin fall

2014, the 18,000 square-foot MACC is projected to open

in mid-2018 and estimated to cost $13.7 million. The City

of Virginia Beach will fund construction, while the nonprofit

Virginia Aquarium Foundation will provide funding to equip

the facility through a capital campaign. The MACC will be

designed and constructed to meet “green building”

standards and achieve sustainable building certification.

Conservation | 13

A significant milestone in support of the Aquarium’s conservation mission.

Purchase of Navy Site for New Mid-Atlantic Marine Animal Conservation Center

ExhibitsAviary Netting RenovationThe Virginia Aquarium Aviary received a long-awaited major

renovation in Spring 2013. To increase habitat protection

and improve the experience for visitors, efforts to replace

nylon netting, installed in 1995, with 5/8” stainless steel coil

netting began with engineers testing all support structures.

To prepare for handling the weight of much heavier netting,

local companies JES and North Landing Electrical completed

structural improvements.

The half-acre Aviary closed in late March to allow bird staff to

begin collecting the more than 80 birds housed there, removing

them to holding areas in other parts of the Aquarium.

Salvageable old netting was donated to a local rehabber for

use in constructing enclosures for rehabilitating animals. As

Aquarium staff met daily with contractors, new netting was

soon in place on the main Aviary sides, with pieces precisely

cut, hung and sewn together with stainless steel wire. Bottom

portions were securely buried in three-foot deep trenches and

the upper portions and ceiling were hung to complete the

process. Two smaller enclosures housing a Great Horned Owl,

a Pileated Woodpecker and small birds of prey were also

renovated with new stainless steel netting.

As netting installation was completed in early June, Aquarium

staff readied the Aviary for birds to return. Doors were painted,

the decking was power washed, new substrate was put down

and a new system was installed outside the Aviary netting to

keep predators from gaining entry.

The new netting not only improves the visual appearance

of the Aviary but also provides a much safer environment,

weathers better and keeps smaller birds from coming in.

Food costs and time spent repairing the netting significantly

decreased. Additional bird species are now exhibited, such

as green herons, smaller shorebirds and songbirds. The

Aviary opened to the public on July 1st to positive response

and many compliments on the new netting.

Major improvements keep our birds safe and secure.

14 | Exhibits

ExhibitsJude, the Komodo DragonOn September 27, 2012, the Aquarium received a new

addition to its reptile collection. At a modest five years old

and weighing 14kg, Jude, the Komodo dragon (Varanus

komodoensis), was shipped from San Antonio Zoo to the

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center on an overnight

flight. She arrived safe and sound, as expected, and quickly

grew accustomed to her new surroundings. The event was

featured in an article in the September 29, 2012 edition of

the Virginian-Pilot, noting Jude’s importance to the Virginia

Aquarium and to the Komodo dragon species as a whole.

Jude joins the Aquarium’s two male Komodo dragons:

nine-year-old Teman and seven-year-old Sanchez. Teman,

larger of the two males, was handpicked as the most

genetically compatible male to breed with Jude, by the Lizard

Taxon Advisory Group according to the Komodo dragon AZA

Species Survival Plan (SSP). Jude is one of only 12 breedable

females in captivity within the United States. Because of low

genetic diversity, and the desire to create a captive, self-

sustaining population, breeding programs such as this are

vital to ensure the success of the species.

Introducing male and female Komodo dragons can be a

dangerous process for the animals, as they can be very

aggressive if the introduction is not handled properly.

Jude will play a vital role in the furthering of Komodo

dragons in captivity, and is currently healthy and

preparing for the journey ahead.

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Virginia Aquarium welcomes the future of the Komodo dragon species with the arrival of Jude.

ExhibitsBackyard Butterflies ExhibitTo coincide with the IMAX® movie Flight of the Butterflies 3D,

which was sponsored by Monarch Bank, the Aquarium

transformed the Upland River Room into a butterfly haven

for 12 weeks in summer 2013. The Lee and Helen Gifford

Foundation and Anne W. Host sponsored Backyard Butterflies,

which allowed guests to walk among multiple species of

butterflies and the special plantings that sustain them.

Preparations for the exhibit began with temporarily relocating

birds from the Upland River Room to a holding area, pruning

trees to allow increased sunlight and promote butterfly activity

and increasing the humidity in the room. Loren Tafoya,

manager of the Butterfly House at the Norfolk Botanical

Gardens and a member of the Butterfly Society of Virginia,

provided training for staff and volunteers. Aquarium staff

built a chrysalis emergence box and installed native milkweed

and other blooming plants along with supplemental feeding

stations to provide nectar.

As Aquarium staff worked to overcome a nation-wide

shortage of Monarch butterflies by rearing the species

in-house, visitors witnessed the life cycle of 11 native

species throughout the summer. Interested guests learned

about conservation at education carts, received pamphlets

on designating backyards as Monarch way stations and got

up-close in a caterpillar nursery. Emerging butterflies were

released every day during the “Meet the Keeper” program.

16 | Exhibits

ExhibitsMegalodon ExhibitThe Aquarium’s changing exhibits gallery wowed visitors with

a walk-through replica of the extinct 60-foot long Megalodon,

which could figuratively be called the mother of all sharks.

Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived dispeled myths,

confirmed facts, examined its culture and inspired lessons for

science and shark conservation today. This traveling exhibit

was produced by the Florida Museum of Natural History in

Gainesville with support from the National Science Foundation.

The exhibit showcased fossil and modern shark specimens

as well as full-scale models from several collections. Visitors

entered a full-size sculpture of Megalodon through massive

jaws to discover the shark’s history and the world it inhabited,

including its size, structure, diet, lifespan, relatives, neighbors,

evolution and extinction over two million years ago.

Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived also featured a

conservation message, with information on improving the

health of our oceans and survival of threatened species whose

recent worldwide declines are attributed to commercial and

sport overfishing. Guests wondering why we need sharks were

asked to consider the domino effect overfishing creates on the

marine food web.

The continued fascination that elevates Megalodon to near

cult status was also explored. From biker jackets to postage

stamps, the exhibit explained the many ways Megalodon

remains a part of our culture through art, literature, music and

film. In conjunction with the themes of the Megalodon exhibit,

the Virginia Aquarium IMAX® 3D Theater offered Sea Rex

3D: Journey to a Prehistoric World.

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* The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a public/private partnership between the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Financials include City and Foundation revenue and expenditures.

18 | Financials

53%

Financials*

OPERATING REVENUE AND SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENDITURES Admission Revenue $6,037,893 | 52%

Contributions / Corporate Grants / Membership $1,855,909 | 16%

Facility Use $1,785,712 | 15%

Fed / State / Local Grants & Support $1,240,508 | 11%

Education Programs $500,502 | 4%

Investment Income $271,881 | 2%

Total Operating Revenue and Support $11,692,405 | 100%

Employee Costs $6,164,912 | 53%

Contractual Services $2,378,005 | 21%

Supplies $1,436,020 | 12%

Other Charges $928,829 | 8%

Depreciation $674,705 | 6%

Total Operating Expenditures $11,582,771 | 100%

$11,692,405 $11,582,771Total Operating Revenue and Support Total Operating Expenditures

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12%

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15%

11%

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Event Sponsors2013 SensibleSeafood FestTitle PNC Bank

Platinum Farm Fresh Food & Pharmacy Sodexo at Virginia Aquarium

Gold High Liner Foods, Inc. Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.

Silver Hap & Becky Chalmers Bob & Leslie Fort Hoffman Beverage Anne Randolph Schmudde & Eric Schmudde Norfolk Southern Tidewater Home Funding

Bronze H.M. Terry Company Dr. Thomas J. O’Hara, DDS

Wine Ste. Michelle Wine Estates SeaGlass Wines

Additional Natural Organic Process Enterprises, (NOPE) The Oceanfront Inn, The Vakos Family Premier Events, Patti Ritzi Sam Rust Seafood TFC Recycling The Schooner Inn, John Uhrin Virginia Marine Products Board, Mike Hutt Whitlock Group, Billy Edwards

2013 Sensible Seafood Fest Participants Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Burton’s Grill Carolina Cupcakery Croc’s 19th Street Bistro Distinctive Gourmet Hot Tuna Seafood Grill Jody’s Popcorn Lucky Oyster Seafood Grill Passion the Restaurant Rockafeller’s Restaurant Salt Sodexo at Virginia Aquarium Sodexo at Virginia Wesleyan College Surf Club Ocean Grille Swan Terrace Restaurant

Tautog’s Restaurant Terrapin Trade Winds Restaurant Waterman’s Surfside Grille Wicker’s Crab Pot

Sensible Seafood Business Partners Ballard Fish & Oyster Co. T/A Cherrystone Aqua-Farms Farm Fresh Food & Pharmacy High Liner Foods, Inc.

2013 Sensible Seafood VIP DinnerTitle Whole Foods Market, Virginia Beach

Additional Distinctive Event Rentals H.M. Terry Company The Oceanfront Inn, The Vakos Family Premier Events, Patti Ritzi Sam Rust Seafood Sodexo at Virginia Aquarium Ste. Michelle Wine Estates The Schooner Inn, John Uhrin Virginia Marine Products Board, Mike Hutt

A special thank you to celebrity chef Barton Seaver for sharing his time and talent at all of the Sensible Seafood events.

Event Sponsors | 19

Event SponsorsWomens’s Golf Classic 2013

Beverage Carts Divaris Real Estate, Inc.

Golf Carts McLeskey Family Foundation

Goody Bags Merrill Lynch, Tami Aloisa

19th Hole Hoffman Beverage

Lunch Q’doba

DJ Ladybug Productions, Elizabeth Nash

Beverages Mid Atlantic Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Foursome Plus Coastal Dermatology J.D. Miles & Sons MASA Corporation Moe’s Southwest Grill Monarch Bank Monarch Mortgage Julie Rekant ROWDYDOW bbQ State Farm Insurance, John White

State Farm Insurance, Brett Pendergast Tidewater Home Funding

Teeboy Beach 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 and Goody Bag ALSCO 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 Steller One Bank Walmart Wareings Gym Wheeler REIT

20 | Event Sponsors

Men’s Golf Classic 2013

Title Sponsor Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc

Beverage Carts ABS Technology Architects

Chipping Game ESI

Driving Range Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate

Putting Greens The Fain Family

19th Hole Hoffman Beverage

Golf Carts Portfolio Recovery Associates

Hole in One Beach Ford Norfolk Marine

Closest to the Pin Optima Health

Lunch Sodexo at Virginia Aquarium

Dinner Black Angus Restaurant

Goody Bag Merrill Lynch, Tami Aloisa

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Foursome Plus American Stripping Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group Capital Concrete Chartway Federal Credit Union Checkered Flag Motor Co. East Coast Brake Rebuilders East Coast Repair & Fabrication Farm Bureau Live Premium Seats Dept. First Team Auto GeoEnvironmental Resources, Inc. Hobbs & Associates LifeNet Health MASA Corporation Monster Energy Old Virginia Mortgage On Call Holdings Palladium Registered Investment Advisors PNC Bank Sinnen Green & Associates Walmart Wells Fargo Bank Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law

Hole Altmeyer Funeral Home Bank of America Brad Kasinger Kathleen & TR Reed Karen Moyer Nestle Nesquick Oceanfront Inn Dr. Thomas O’Hara, DDS Smoke Detector, Inc. Tidewater Fleet Supply

Total Business Solutions Virginia Spine Care

Prize ALSCO Cahoon Plantation Chicks Oyster Bar Chops Coastal Edge Coastal Grill Croc’s 19th Street Bistro Cypress Point Golf Club Dan Ryan’s for Men Frito Lay Golf Headquarters Gordon Biersch H&L Toms Heron Ridge Golf Club Hoffman Beverage Lambert’s Point Golf Course Mid Atlantic Coca Cola Bottling Co. Nansemond River Golf Club Owls Creek Golf Course Princess Anne Country Club Riverfront Golf Club Rudee’s on the Inlet Sleepy Hole Golf Course Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro Trilogy Bistro Virginia Aquarium Foundation VB National Golf Course Walmart Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law

Event SponsorsCommotion in the Ocean 2013

Title Amerigroup TowneBank Williams Mullen

Gold BB&T Capital Group Endurance IT Services

Silver ABS 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 BCF 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 Waller, Todd & Sadler Architects, Inc.Waypoint Advisors Wells Fargo Bank

Supporting Altmeyer 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 Beach Ford H.M. Terry Co. Hoffman Beverage House of Printing Lynnhaven Oyster Company Lucy Newman Norva Plastics Todd & Kim Savage Whitlock – Billy Edwards VAR#619

Auction Abbey 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 & Yacht Club Chesapean Outdoors

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Chick’s Oyster Bar Chops Dr. & Mrs. Chupka 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 Restaurant 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 Restaurant Taylor’s Do It Center Tempt Restaurant Lounge Bill & Cindy Terry Total Wine

Twigglettsmom VB Homes Virginia Beach Restaurant Association Virginia Mystery Writers Basket Virginia Spine Care Waterman’s Restaurant Wave Works West Marine WRV Virginia Wesleyan Marlins Lacrosse Team Willis Furniture

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24 | Aquarium Society

Aquarium SocietyThe Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation

established the Aquarium Society to recognize individuals

and couples who have made provisions in their estate plans

to provide a gift to the Virginia Aquarium. These planned gifts

are a meaningful way to give because they will help ensure

the future of the Virginia Aquarium for generations to come

while providing their estates with significant tax benefits.

“Our decision to make annual contributions to the Virginia Aquarium and to include them in our estate planning is our way of supporting the outstanding work in education of our citizens to our location and to conserve the marine environment. We want to be sure that our grandkids enjoy the Aquarium as much as we do today.” – Clancy and Mary Holland

Founding Members Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Craig Grube Mary Reid Barrow Dorcas T. Browning Christine C. Bosher* Roy Hendrix Dan H. Brockwell* Dr. Clarence & Mary A. Holland Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Broyles Ann W. Host Lynn B. Clements Patricia Johnson Barbara Taylor Creech Ellen Keeter Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore J. DaBiero Mr. & Mrs. Gene Loving Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. DeFord, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Wiley F. Mitchell, Jr. Claire Floege Don* & Beth Patterson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Fraim Judy Shields Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Fraim, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ned Williams Marcial Garcia Mr. & Mrs. W. Kenneth Wilson, Jr.

(*deceased)

Annual Fund DonorsAnnual GiftsReceived July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

*A special thank you to Order of the Turtle donors who contributed an unrestricted $2,500 or more to the Annual Fund this fiscal year.

$25,000 + Mrs. Jane Batten Hansen Family Foundation Floyd E. Kellam, Jr. Family Fund Portfolio Recovery Associates Jon & Kim Wheeler

$10,000 - $24,999 Lee A. & Helen Gifford Foundation of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation GEICO Direct The Oceanfront Inn, The Vakos Family Roy Hendrix* Whole Foods Market, Virginia Beach

$5,000 - $9,999 Canon ITS Columbia Sportswear Company Lee & Leslie Entsminger John H. Fain & the Fain Family Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation* Robert C. Fort* Hoffman Beverage Company Ann W. Host Norfolk Southern Foundation Eleanor & D. Henry Watts Youth Foundation Service Club of Virginia Beach

$1,000 - $4,999 Judith Brennan Mr. & Mrs. Macon Brock Mr. & Mrs. William K. Butler, II Carrie S. Camp Foundation, Inc. James Carlson Checkered Flag Motor Co. Lynn B. Clements Kenneth E. Cummings Sal DaBiero Robert H. DeFord, Jr. Exxon Mobil Foundation Tom E. Fraim, Jr. Thomas E. Fraim Thomas R. Frantz Anne Gassett Christian C. Gooch, Claiborne W. Gooch, Jr. Charitable Trust Craig Grube Dorcas Helfant-Browning Katherine Hines Dr. Clarence A. Holland T. Parker Host IBM, International Business Machines Robert & Mary Keiter Marina Liacouras John P. Matson Albert E. McCants, Jr. JoAnne & Jim McClellan Minnesota Zoo Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Wiley F. Mitchell, Jr. Elly & Richard Mladick Susan M. & Platte B. Moring Shewling Moy Napolitano Family Foundation North American Sea Glass Association Ike & Dawn Prillaman The Hon. Harry R. “Bob” Purkey Jane M. Purrington Richard T. Ray

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Seaturtle.org Inc Audrey & John Settle E. Marcie Shields Scholarship B.M. Stanton Foundation Mrs. Midge Tinney Andrew W. Vakos, Sr. The Virginia Beach Garden Club Frank W. Wagner Wawa Samantha Berlin Wetzler

Gifts to $999 Jeff & Kristen Abney Ann L. & Thomas Ackiss Rendy Adams AIGA Hampton Roads Chapter Michelle Alexander Mr. & Mrs. James Altmeyer Loreen & Arvil Anderson Anonymous Robert & Sara Atherholt Beverly Baird Jason & Dana Baker Karen A. Baldwin Sharon H. Banks Beth Barber Susan G. Barco Betty Barco Genevieve Barnes Eduarda & Lee Barthold Theodore Bartlett W. Thomas & Janie Bass Batchelder & Collins Baylake Pines Private School BCF

Annual Fund Donors (cont.)

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Mr. & Mrs. Robert Beasley Candy Berlin Jo Ann Bisbach L.L. & Ann Bishop Mr. & Mrs. Richard Blessington Tanya Bowers George H. Bowles Sara & Bob Boyd Beverly & Wilbur Boyer Barbara & Stanley Bradley Charles & Meridith Brady Martha & Allen Brantley Ray & Susan Bratten Lynda & Jim Briggs Mary Jane Brockwell Harry Brothers Joelle Buffa Mr. & Mrs. Verne Burlage James & Nicole Burton Ed & Cathy Busbee Shawn T. Butela Harry & Gerri Bybee Patrick Callahan Christopher J. Campbell Ellen & Gary Campbell Mary Jane Candaux Cape Henry Woman’s Club Raymond & Linda Carlile Terrie O. Carroll The Cartledge Foundation, Inc. Carolyn Castano Rebecca Catlin Janice & Brian Cavolt Mr. & Mrs. N.W. Chalmers Nancy C. Chandler

Michael & Kelly Charles Marian & Gentry Childress Sue Christian Lisa Cines Angela & John Clemens Toni Coleman Mary Michael C. Compton William & Anne Corley Louise L. Costenbader Mr. & Mrs. Page Cranford Nancy & Stan Crockett Betsy & John Cromwell Louis & Becky Cullipher Catherine & Warren Curd Stanton Cutter Francis & Susan Daniel Harold & Cherry Davidson Scott C. Davis Decker, Cardon, Thomas, Weintraub & Neskis, P.C. J. Blaine & Mary Denny Douglas & Marianne Dickerson Anne Hilliard Donahoe Joshua & Christel Dyer Franklin P. Earley James & Susan Eilberg Mr. & Mrs. Doug Ellis Rebecca Ellis Bonnie & Russel Emerson Jo H. Engels M. Richard & Lynn Epps Gene & Jennifer Estes L.W. Everett Martha G. Everton Exxon Mobil Foundation

Martin Farkash John W. Field, Jr. Marty & Jim Field Donna J. Finnegan George & Joyce Fischer Jeffrey & Daniel Fishman-Carter William R. Fitzgerald Rhonda Floasin Genevieve Forsyth Cathie J. France Mara Fredrickson David & Lucinda Fuller Mr. & Mrs. F. Dudley Fulton Kathryn L. George Yolanda & Charles Gerard GFWC Kempsville Woman’s Club Najwa Ghazale Adrian Kellam Glatt D. Oliver Goode III David B. & Elizabeth L. Goode Lisa & Kent Gore Caryl T. Gove James & Janice Grant William T. (Billy) Greer, Jr., Ph.D. Hui Mei Grove Ben Hager Jill R. & Joseph D. Harris Jack Hasten Laurie Hasten Mark C. Heinrich Sarah Hemmings Robert Steven Herbert Karen L. Hines Kent & Linda Hinnant Lee Hinnant

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Annual Fund Donors (cont.)

Gifts to $999 (cont.) Edythe H. Hoffman Marcia Hofheimer John Hoggan W. Bogart Holland Nancy Hollomon-Peede Dr. Harold Horden Robert & Wendy Hosick May Hou Mr. & Mrs. Steve Houfek E. Todd Hyman Integrated Logistics 2000, LLC Irene H. Halle Gerald Jaffe Denise Jernigan Davis & Cathy Johnson Ennis O. & Phyllis W. Johnson Patrick Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Jones Mr. & Mrs. R.W. Jones, III Mr. & Mrs. Griffith Jones Anne Talbott Jordan Oliver & Margaret Joyner R. Joy Kaps Ellen Keeter

Kempsville Ruritan Club Diana Khalil Barbara King Mr. & Mrs. James L. Kitchin Rudolph & Betty Koch Edward Kohinke Jacqueline & Larisa Koppens Anne & Edward Kramer John Jay & Ola Hill Krueger Fund Jean & David Kucy Dawn Lacey Lee David Lampos Ruth Lane Leland Real Estate Corporation Michael & Pam Levinson Errol & Barbara Lifland Paul & Catherine Lindner Elizabeth & Adam Long Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Lyons, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Steve Magula Dr. John A. Mapp Patricia Matthews Tim & Fran Matulenas, Sr.

Cory & Allison Mayo James Mayo Alice & Jim McCalla Mary Jean McCoy Margaret P. McGeorge Alice & Smokey McKnight Julia & Jeff Meade R. Boyd Melchor Ronald J. Menia Judith Midgett Elizabeth Miklos Elisabeth Miles Sherri L. Miles-Foley Marilyn & William Miller William & Joan Miller Adam & Leslie Morgan Alison A. Morin Tomoko Morinaga Peter Moyer Sondra & Michael Mulkey Evelyn Munden Christopher Munk Stephen & Claire Murphy Richard Murray Sis Nash Memorial Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation Charles Nash Leonard Nason Jack D. Neal, Jr. Helen & Kenneth Nelson Nancy R. Nelson Mildred S. Nici Mike Nickelsburg Norfolk Academy Norfolk Southern Charitable Match Trust North American Sea Glass Association Robert C. Nusbaum & Linda Laibstain Lesley O’ Brien

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Oakland Christian United Church of Christ Linda & William O’Connor ODU Institute for Learning in Retirement Dr. & Mrs. William L. Old, III Christine Ordonez Timothy & Judy O’Rourke Beth & Donald Oznick Elsa L. Parli Mark Pawley Jerry Penix John E. Perry Mr. & Mrs. J. Douglas Perry Mr. & Mrs. Richard Peterson Drew Evan Petzold Phyllis Pownall Cameron & William Poynter Elizabeth “Betsy” W. Price Richard Puckett Erin & Sheryll Queary Debbie Query Ramon & Kathleen Redford Bill & Margaret Reed Kathleen & TR Reed Dawn Rittner Jane & John Rosenman Jane & John Rossman Kathy Dillon Rountree Renee Marie Russell A.J. Russo & J.A. Russo Dawn Safford Nancy Salyer Kim & Todd Savage Dena & Sean Sawyer Laura & Jim Schmidt Judy Schooley Charles Seidel William D. Sessoms, Jr.

Willie C. Sessoms Dr. & Mrs. Walker W. Shivar Winthrop & Jane Short Suzanne & Roger Shull Gabrielle Shumate Hunter & Marcy Sims Michael Sizemore Kenneth N. Skoug, Jr. Julie J. Slobodnjak Lawrence I. Smiley Harold & Cheryl Spicher Ronald Spitalney Joan & James Spore Josie Sprague Linda & Steve Spruill Tom & Brenda Stahl Mr. & Mrs. Mills Staylor Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Steinberg Jessica Stewart April & Steve Strickland Alice Striffler Eric Stringfield Joan & Jack Stumborg Mr. & Mrs. James Styron Superior Air Freight William F. Sutton William & Charlotte Swingle Frances Sykes Phyllis B. Daniels Tatman Tautog’s Restaurant Michael & Tracey Taylor R. Dawson Taylor Robert Taylor Mr. & Mrs. E. Bradford Tazewell Jr. Gladys Tease George M. & Carol F. Temple

TerraCycle Mr. & Mrs. Ammon C. Tharp Amanda M. Tierney Kathleen Tornatore Lois Turnbull Travis Turner Judy Urwin Peter & Barbara Van Heest Verizon Foundation Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission Virginia Master Naturalist, Tidewater Chapter Michael Tod Wagner Dr. & Mrs. William B. Warden Dan Wasserman Peter Weed David & Ann Westerlund Joyce Whitaker Cynthia Whitbred-Spanoulis Dr. & Mrs. Henry I. Willett, Jr. James G. Williams III David & Jennifer Williamson Ray & Helen Williamson W. Kenneth Wilson, Jr. Mark & Jessica Wilson Matthew & Margo Winans Ann Wright Jennifer Wright Dr. Tracy B. Wright Mr. & Mrs. John O. Wynne Sandra Yon Norma Zinn Norman Zwahlen

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