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2009 ANNUAL REPORT: THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Washington venue, “Washington” members can visit the Baltimore venue, and all members are eligible for free or reduced-price events at both locations.

To help our members and supporters learn more about what we do as world-class attrac-tions, as sought-after partners and how we live our commitment to conservation andeducation, we have also begun hosting a series of casual discussions. Open to all and led by key members of our internationally recognized teams, these one-hour sessions are opportunities to learn first-hand about Aquarium initiatives. We invite you to join “Oceans of Inspiration” in Baltimore or “America’s Aquatic Treasures” in Washington to learn more about your National Aquarium. See Places to Be on page 10 for dates of those events!

Your partnership matters because it enables us to make a difference to our visitors, to the thousands of students we reach each year and to our aquatic environment. We are grateful for your involvement and look forward to the year ahead with excitement and confidence. Sincerely,

EDITOR: Tracey Lynn Shifflettwatermarkseditor@aqua.org

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: Jen Bloomer, Molly Sheehan,Jocelyn Anderson Soly and Polly Yanick

DESIGN: Jocelyn Anderson Soly

ILLUSTRATION: Cindy Belcher

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR: Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

PHOTOGRAPHY: George GrallKen Stanek

A copy of the National Aquarium’s financial statement is available upon written request. Documents filed in accordance with the Maryland Charitable Organizations Solicitation Act may be obtained from the Maryland Secretary of State.

BALTIMORE, MDChief Operating Officer: Paula Schaedlich

May, June Entry Hours: Saturday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

July, August Entry Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.Sunday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

You may tour the Aquarium for 90 minutes after the last entry time. However, some exhibits close earlier than others. Visit aqua.org for specific entry times of the day(s) you plan to visit.

Membership Office Hours: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Advanced Member Ticket Sales .................................410-727-FISHAnnual Giving ............................410-576-8678Aquadopt .....................................410-576-8840Corporate Membership .............410-576-3866Main Aquarium ..........................410-576-3800Membership Services ............... 410-659-4230Program Registration ...............410-727-FISHSpecial Gifts, Estate Planning ..........................410-576-8535TDD/TTY ................................. 410-625-0720Volunteer Services .....................410-576-3886Web site .................................................aqua.org

4-D Theater Show TimesShows daily. Please check aqua.org for times.

Daily Animal Encounters*Lunchtime with the Sharks Monday, Wednesday and Saturday: 2 p.m. FREE with Aquarium Admission

Lunchtime with the Piranhas Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday: 2 p.m. FREE with Aquarium Admission

Lunchtime with the Alligators Friday: 2 p.m. FREE with Aquarium Admission

May, June Dolphin Show Times*Saturday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m.; 1:30, 3:30 and 5 p.m. Friday: 11:30 a.m.; 1:30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.

July, August Dolphin Show Times* Sunday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m.; 1:30, 3:30 and 5 p.m. Friday: 11:30 a.m.; 1:30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.Saturday: 11:30 a.m.; 1:30, 3:30, 5 and 6:30 p.m.

Immersion ToursDive beneath the surface with the Aquarium’s exclusive Immersion Tours. Let our expert guides help you experience life at the Aquarium from an insider’s perspective and discover a world behind the glass that is full of surprises.

Visit aqua.org/immersiontours to learn more about these Immersion Tours:Gallery Tour Dolphin Encounter Breakfast with the Dolphins Sharks! Behind-the-Scenes Tour Little Explorers Tour: Stripes and Polka Dots Guest Diver Program Sleepover with the Sharks Rain Forest Sleepover

Special OccasionsTours are a great way to celebrate a special occasion. For specialized tours and larger tour groups, please contact us at 410-576-8822 or e-mail us at immersiontours@aqua.org.

WASHINGTON, DCExecutive Director: Robert A. Ramin

Entry Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You may tour the Aquarium for 30 minutes after the last entry time.

Membership Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Main Aquarium .........................202-482-2826Information ..............................202-482-2825Membership Services .............. 410-659-4230Volunteer Services ...................202-482-0852Birthday Parties........................ 202-482-2782Rent our DC Facility................202-207-5060nationalaquarium.org/cateringWebsite .........................nationalaquarium.org

* Daily animal encounters are subject to change without notice.

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* Dolphin show times are subject to change. Please visit aqua.org for schedule updates.

IN BALTIMORE, MDEXPERIENCE US

David M. PittengerExecutive DirectorNational AquariumInstitute

William R. RobertsChairman of the Board National Aquarium

A VERY SPECIAL ISSUE: THE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

Executive Director: David M. Pittenger

A s we usher in Spring 2010, we are pleased to share this very special issue of

Watermarks. Each year, we publish an annual report that encapsulates the successes of the previous year. This year, we folded our annual report into Watermarks, allowing us to share these milestones and accomplishments with all of our most vital supporters. Through membership, volunteering, or financial or in-kind donation, you have invested in the National Aquarium, and we are excited to show you what your support enabled us to accomplish in 2009.

In addition to those stories, we have some-thing exciting and new to share. In a tough economy, the National Aquarium continues to evolve. Part of our growth has been in strengthening the relationship between our two venues in Washington and Baltimore, and this year we are proud to announce another way we are knitted together as one organization: beginning June 1, Aquarium membership benefits will expand to include both National Aquarium venues, regardless of where members originally purchased their membership. This single membership means “Baltimore” members can freely visit our

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NH: Each show adds new behaviors and visualeffects, but Our Ocean Planet also communicatespowerfully on conservation, expanding on the special connection visitors make with our dolphins. It explains how human behaviors on land affect the world’s oceans.

NA: What do you hope visitors will take away from the show/exhibit?

JC: We want everyone to be fascinated by jellies for their ethereal beauty and how they have survived for millions of years amidst environmental changes that have negatively affected other forms of aquatic life.

NH: We hope people have fun and remem-ber how they can contribute to keeping the dolphins’ world cleaner.

NA: Have you made changes to the show/exhibit since it opened last year?

JC: Occasionally, we have to change display species when seasonal jellies are unavailable. Some species, such as the upside-down jellies, reproduce on exhibit, so visitors can now see tiny babies.

NH: We’ve seen people really connect with the dolphins and the new messages. We’ll continue to keep it fresh and fun, while we communicate these important lessons.

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Ms. Renée Bronfein Ades Dr. Carole C. BaldwinMr. Michael J. Batza, Jr.Mr. Mark BearmanMs. Ann K. BeegleThe Honorable Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Mr. Neal D. BordenMr. Karl S. BourdeauMr. David R. BowenMr. James BowersDr. Torrey C. BrownMr. Marc BuntingMs. Ivy BurgMr. Robert E. CarterMr. Martin ChalfieMr. Howard P. Colhoun

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TEAMWORK & TALENT

Spring 2009 brought two more attractions to the National Aquarium

Dr. Carole C. BaldwinMr. James BowersMrs. Jane W. I. Droppa Mr. Randall M. GriffinMr. Roger McManusMr. Robert J. Neuman, Jr.Ms. Marianela PeraltaMr. B. Dwight Perry Chair

Mr. Neal D. BordenMr. Howard P. ColhounMr. Mark M. Collins, Jr.Mr. Richard E. HugMr. Charles E. Knudsen, III

Mr. Neal D. BordenMr. Randall M. Griffin

Mr. Michael J. Batza, Jr. ChairMr. Mark BearmanMr. Karl S. BourdeauDr. Torrey C. Brown Mr. Marc Bunting

Mr. Mark M. Collins, Jr.The Honorable Elijah E. CummingsMr. Wayne K. CurryMr. James M. DaleMrs. Jane W. I. Droppa Mr. Michael DunmyerMr. Mark EdwardMr. Andrew B. Frank Ms. Ann T. GallantMr. Andrew L. GoodMrs. Mary R. GraulMr. Randall M. GriffinMr. Frank A. Gunther, Jr. Governor EmeritusMr. Richard E. HugMr. Jonas Jacobson

Mr. Mohannad F. Jishi SecretaryMr. Orlan M. JohnsonMr. Charles E. Knudsen, IIIMr. Marty MaddenDr. Kumar MahadevanMr. John G. McCormickThe Honorable Brian K. McHaleMr. Roger McManusMr. Robert J. Neuman, Jr.Mr. William D. Norton Mr. Damian C. O’DohertyMs. Marianela PeraltaMr. B. Dwight PerryMr. Donald S. Pettit

Mr. Charles A. PhillipsMr. David M. PittengerMr. J. Scott PlankDr. David J. RamsayMs. Diana Ramsay Ms. Jennifer W. Reynolds Mr. K. Lee Riley, Jr. Mr. Thomas E. RobinsonMr. William R. Roberts ChairMr. W. Charles Rogers, IIIMr. Mark RovnerMr. Mark SappersteinThe Honorable William Donald Schaefer Life Governor

Mr. Richard H. SchwartzMr. Jim SeayMrs. Nina SelinMr. John D. ShulmanMs. Anna L. SmithMr. Steven W. SmithMs. Tamika Langley- TremaglioMr. Kenneth H. TroutMs. C. Elizabeth WagnerMs. Rhoda M. WashingtonMr. Peter S. Welles Dr. Daniel A. Wubah

Ms. Ivy B. BurgMr. Martin ChalfieMr. Michael DunmyerMs. Ann T. GallantMrs. Mary R. Graul

Mr. David M. PittengerMs. Jennifer W. Reynolds ChairMr. William R. RobertsMs. Anna I. SmithMr. Kenneth H. Trout

Mr. David M. Pittenger Mr. Mark RovnerMrs. Nina Selin Mr. John D. ShulmanMr. Steven W. SmithMs. Tamika Langley- Tremaglio Ms. C. Elizabeth WagnerMr. Peter S. Welles Dr. Daniel Wubah

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Ms. Renée Bronfein Ades The Honorable Stephanie Rawlings-BlakeMr. Neal D. BordenMr. David R. BowenMr. Robert E. CarterThe Honorable Elijah E. CummingsMr. Wayne K. CurryMr. James M. DaleMr. Mark EdwardMr. Andrew B. FrankMr. Andrew L. Good Mrs. Mary R. GraulMr. Randall M. Griffin Mr. Frank A. Gunther, Jr. Governor Emeritus

Mr. Jonas JacobsonMr. Mohannad F. Jishi SecretaryMr. Orlan M. JohnsonMr. Marty MaddenMr. John G. McCormickThe Honorable Brian K. McHaleMr. William D. Norton Mr. Damian C. O’DohertyMr. Donald S. PettitMr. Charles A. Phillips, Jr.Mr. David M. Pittenger Mr. J. Scott PlankDr. David J. RamsayMs. Diana Ramsay

Mrs. Jennifer ReynoldsMr. K. Lee Riley, Jr.Mr. William R. Roberts ChairMr. W. Charles Rogers, IIIMr. Mark SappersteinThe Honorable William Donald Schaefer Life GovernorMr. Richard H. SchwartzMrs. Nina SelinMr. Jim SeayMs. Rhoda M. Washington

E arly in 2009, there was a lot of activity atthe National Aquarium’s Baltimore venue

as everyone worked to debut a much-anticipated changing exhibit—Jellies Invasion: Oceans Out of Balance—and the first new dolphin show in five years—Our Ocean Planet. Both were due to open in the spring and each required a tremendous amount of time to plan, developand launch. Hundreds of Aquarium employees and volunteers from nearly every professional discipline were involved in some aspect of one or both of the projects.

Luckily, there were two Aquarium veterans leading the efforts long before the openings. General Curator Jack Cover was collecting jellies species for more than six months before the exhibit was unveiled. Senior Director of Visitor Experiences Nancy Hotchkiss began exploring concepts nearly two years before the dolphin show was ready for primetime.

National Aquarium (NA): What was the best part about developing a new Aquarium exhibit/show?

Jack Cover (JC): Changing exhibits focus ona specific group of animals, so I have learned a great deal about the biology and life histories of jellies, as well as recent changes in world jelly populations.

Nancy Hotchkiss (NH): The brainstormingat the beginning is always great. And watching our first group of visitors delight in a dolphin’s new jump, splash or spin is a gratifying moment.

NA: What was the most challenging part about developing a new Aquarium exhibit/show?

JC: Jellies display and cultivation is a special-ized field. We had to quickly assemble an experienced team, custom-made tanks and a culture lab to keep and breed jellies.

NH: Having dolphins in our aquarium is a privilege and responsibility we take very seriously. So when everyone gets together, there are a lot of great ideas on how we can communicate on their behalf. Selecting just a few is difficult.

NA: What were the initial building, staff and/or animal considerations?

JC: A lot of infrastructure had to be added to the space prior to exhibit construction, and all work had to be done without disrupting the dolphins in the same building!

NH: We had to prepare concepts, scripts, animal behavior lists, lighting and video elements. Before training our cast of 10 animals, we had to look at their social groupings and behaviors.

NA: How is this show/exhibit different from previous ones?

JC: Our first jellies exhibit focused more on the animals’ beauty and mystery. Jellies Invasionhas more diverse species and delivers a strong environmental message.

Mr. Randall M. GriffinDr. Kumar MahadevanMr. David M. Pittenger Mr. Thomas E. RobinsonMr. Peter S. Welles Mr. David M. Pittenger

included a sustainable menu and the musical stylings of Jamey Turner, as well as welcoming remarks from Discovery Channel’s Philippe Cousteau and entertainment by Sherman’s Lagoon cartoonist Jim Toomey.

In 2003, the National Aquarium Society and the National Aquarium in Baltimore formed an alliance to establish the National Aquarium, Washington, DC. Once teamed up, the nation’s first aquarium underwent an extensive $2M makeover to re-emerge in 2008 as a true tourist destination in the nation’s capital. Last year, despite a struggling economy, the attraction’s improvements and affordability ensured its best year of attendance since 2002. “2009 was a remarkable year for the DC venue,” said Perry. “Nearly 194,000 visitors came to discover our baby alligators, two baby loggerhead turtles and 250 other species. At SeaQuest, we toasted momentum and shared our exciting plans for the future with everyone who has supported and helped this Aquarium to thrive.”

By the close of the fun-filled celebration, the DC venue had engaged more than 100 friends in its next quest—an exciting new space for the National Aquarium, Washington, DC!

Ms. Stacie Mruk

The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Neuman, Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Charles O’Donovan III

Ms. Marianela Peralta

Mr. and Mrs. B. Dwight Perry

Dave Pittenger and Twig George

Ms. Caroline B. Purdy

Mr. Robert A. Ramin and Dr. Denise M. DeConcini

Alan V. Rogers

Mr. W. Charles Rogers, III

Mr. Mark J. Rovner

Ms. Paula S. Schaedlich

Ms. Raleigh H. Schein and Mr. John Hamm

Ms. Martha H. Schumacher

Ms. Kathy A. Sher

Ms. Maris A. St. Cyr

Ms. Mary R. Tanner

Ms.Tamika Langley Tremaglio

Mr. James L. Weiss, M.D.

Peter and Sondra Welles

A special thank you to our SeaQuest partners:

Group Goetz Architects, P.C.Guest Services, Inc.Huron Consulting Group, Inc.Venable LLP

Above: © Ken Stanek, kenstanek.com

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SEAQUEST: F INDING AMERICA’S AQUATIC TREASURES National Aquarium board celebrates future plans for nation’s first aquarium

T he goal of this quest was to find their finaldestination: 30,000 square feet of raw space,

complete with detailed renderings of some of the 30 planned Aquarium exhibits and photos of the vibrant aquatic creatures that will inhabit them.

“This is such a great way to introduce our friends, colleagues and relatives to ourAquarium family,” said Bill Perry, chairman of the board of the National Aquarium’s Washington, DC venue, as he led one group for a sneak peek at the venue’s bigger, brighter future. Slated to open in 2015, the reconfigured Aquarium will have a larger footprint, dramaticdisplays and a prominent entrance on Constitu-tion Avenue facing the Washington Monument and the National Mall.

The SeaQuest event gave DC board members their first opportunity to introduce guests to the space in the Commerce Building that the National Aquarium will remodel to expand its collection of America’s Aquatic Treasures™ andimprove its visibility in the nation’s capital.Together with friends of the Aquarium, they celebrated a successful year for the attraction, and had a preview of what is to come. Festivities

With treasure maps in hand, special guests attending SeaQuest at the National Aquarium in November 2009 made their way through a maze of deserted hallways in Washington’s Commerce Building, discovering animal clues along the way.

Ms. Denise Aranoff-Brown

Dr. Carole C. Baldwin

Mr. James K. Bowers

Ms. Colleen A. Browne

Mr. Douglas J. Colton

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dalton

Ms. Diane H. Davidson

Mr. Dennis W. DeConcini

Ms. Susan DeConcini and Mr. John Adams

Mr. and Mrs. H. Grant Dehart

Mr. George C. Doub, Jr.

Ms. Lisa Dropkin

Larry and Jane Droppa

Mr. Sean M. Duffy

Mr. Michael J. Dunmyer

Ms. Linda Fritts

Mr. John D. Goodenow

Ms. Nicole Gostomski

Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Graul, Jr.

Mr. Randall M. Griffin

Mr. Ralph W. Hardy, Jr.

Mr. Timothy H. Hart

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan B. Hill

Ms. Patricia S. Hines

Mr. Michael A. Lang

THANK YOU SEAQUEST SUPPORTERS

Top: Benches around the Inner Harbor displayed the summer invaders.

experience for out-of-town visitors, as well as activities that appealed to the local community. Campaign advertising featured giant dinosaurs towering over the Baltimore skyline and iri-descent jellies hovering like flying saucers on a post-apocalyptic horizon. A dedicated web site gave visitors updated information about special ticketing options, retail and restaurant discounts, hotel packages and special events around the Harbor throughout the summer months. The “invasion” continued through Labor Day when Chinasaurs closed.

The promotion was an unmitigated success. Overall summer attendance at the Aquarium was strong, coming in approximately 13 percent above projections. Bookings at area hotels were driven by special packages, multiple events brought area residents and tourists to the waterfront and ticket sales for Chinasaurs doubled the projected numbers.

The two attractions are already brainstorming with fellow waterfront partners about oppor- tunities to join promotional forces again this summer. “The Maryland Science Center and the National Aquarium are both family-friendly venues that anchor the Inner Harbor as a destination,” explains Cropper. “Combining our efforts and working with other organiza-tions to offer entertaining and educational summer activities is a win-win for everyone.”

• The Waterfront Invasion campaign received an Award of Distinction from the International Downtown Association and the Industry Partnership Award from Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit.

• More than 874 room nights were booked through Waterfront Invasion packages.

• Waterfront Invasion local and national media coverage reached 23,385,771 people.

• Waterfrontinvasion.com received 54,782 unique visitors and 237,000 page views over four months.

Partnership Power

WATERFRONT INVASION Dinosaurs and gelatinous sea creatures joined forces in Summer 2009

As a world-class entertainment attraction, the National Aquarium is constantly innovating, pushing exhibit design in new and interesting directions to expand its visitor offerings and finding creative ways to communicate about environmental challenges.

In Summer 2009, the Aquarium took a new, highly successful and award-winning

approach to launching its latest exhibit. Both the Aquarium and the Maryland Science Center were invaded by prehistoric predators that offered fearsome fun on and around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. It was due to a unique partner-ship between the two attractions and fellowBaltimore waterfront businesses that includedVisit Baltimore! (then known as Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association) andBaltimore’s Waterfront Partnership to promoteseasonal visitation. Together, this strategic alliance conquered the summer heat with a fun, science-fiction-inspired promotion that gave an auspicious launch to two new exhibits.

The “Baltimore Waterfront Invasion” began Memorial Day weekend when the Aquarium

opened Jellies Invasion and the Science Center opened Chinasaurs: Dinosaur Dynasty, which featured more than 20 dinosaur skeletons in the largest touring exhibition of authentic Chinese dinosaur fossils. The campaign also included family-friendly events and activities and “invasion” décor around the Inner Harbor. The effort marked the first time the organi-zations pooled resources to create a promotion encompassing two popular attractions. “It was a great collaboration that galvanized the waterfront and offered a truly unique experience for families visiting the Harbor for the first time,” said Chris Cropper, senior director of marketing for the Science Center.

The partnership amplified promotional efforts, both locally and regionally, and maximized individual budgets to offer a complete travel

ACCESS FOR ALLIn 2009, the National Aquarium welcomed more than 66,600 people at both of its locations free of charge, and more than 49,000 others at reduced prices.

59,000 students, teachers and chaperones visited the Aquarium’s Baltimore location for free, thanks to a generous grant from the Maryland State Department of Education

3,854 students, teachers and chaperonesvisited the Aquarium’s Washington, DC location for free

1,288 students and family members entered the Aquarium’s Baltimore venue with only exemplary report cards for entrance fees at Grade A Student Night

1,050 people enjoyed the Aquarium through the Free Fall Baltimore program

1,000 tickets to the Aquarium were donated to community organizations

13,000 people toured the Aquarium for $1 each during the annual Dollar Days promotion in Baltimore

36,014 took advantage of reduced ticket prices during Baltimore’s popular Fridays After Five promotion

641 active duty or active reserve militaryservice members were admitted free during the Aquarium’s first Military Appreciation Day

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S chools of fish aren’t the only schools at the National Aquarium—thousands of

hungry learners from hundreds of Maryland and Washington, DC schools visit the two locations each year. For them, a trip to the Aquarium is like attending a fun underwater school for the day. And in any school—even an underwater one—there are teachers dedicated to filling eager minds with knowledge through engaging activities that spark the imagination.

The National Aquarium’s Education Depart-ment is an enthusiastic group of teachers who share their expertise in environmental science and marine biology through curriculum-based lessons in the Aquarium, in classrooms around the Chesapeake Bay watershed, in structured home school programs and in teacher work-shops. These educators spent much of last year leading programs at the Aquarium venues and inside classrooms—as well as more than 130 days hands-on in the field—working with nearly 34,000 students and teachers from 177 area schools.

SWIMMING TO SCHOOLSThe education team travels to area schools throughout the year to reach children from preschool to high school. Bringing the Aquarium into the classrooms and offering personal attention and close contact with Aquarium animals and artifacts adds adventure to the children’s science lessons. Through educational activities, stories, labs and inter-active presentations, these programs teach children about ecology and aquatic habitats and inspire future aquarists and biologists. Last year, 13,445 Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania students participated in National Aquarium outreach programs.

For students whose classroom is at home, the opportunity for hands-on discovery is particularly valuable. More than 400 students and parents took part in the Aquarium’s home school programs in 2009.

UNDERWATER LESSONSChildren are intrigued by the unique character-istics, colors, shapes and sizes of animals. A trip to the Aquarium is a feel-good day for them to observe animals in naturalistic habitats, and for many children, it’s their first time seeing such creatures. These visits are opportunities to learn more about world ecosystems through presen-tations, encounters with live animals and tactile scientific investigations in discovery labs at the Aquarium venues. Last year, 8,832 students from 220 schools connected with the aquatic environment through these programs.

VIRTUAL KNOWLEDGE, NATIONAL REACHIn 2009, through a partnership with Baltimore’s K-12 Connections Academy, the National Aquarium used web-based teaching to reach an estimated 10,000 students in more than 14 states with environmental and conservation lessons.

EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENTAn impressive 10,500 people attended National Aquarium Cultural Series events held at both locations last year. Asian-Pacific Heritage, African-American Heritage, Women’s History, Latino Heritage, Native Cultures and Holiday Traditions celebrations incorporate the arts into an aquatic theme.

Baltimore City and County high school students who participate in the year-long, work-based learning program Aquarium on Wheels immerse themselves in the Aquarium’s daily operations and get a behind-the-scenes look at a rewarding career path. The program blends science and the performing arts through after-school study ses-sions that teach students about aquatic organisms, cooperative skills and teaching techniques. Then these talented apprentices take their show on the road with two aquatic-themed original plays. During 2009, 22 students performed for nearly 2,000 people at 16 Enoch Pratt Libraries.

MUDDY HANDS, MUDDY BOOTSThe National Aquarium AquaPartners program teaches lessons in an outdoor classroom, using the Chesapeake Bay as a context for learning. Last year, program leaders took 1,200 students from 11 Baltimore City schools to locations around the Chesapeake Bay—getting their boots in the water and hands in the earth to discover the plant and animal life in our local ecosystems.

The National Aquarium’s Henry Hall Endowment Fund offers Baltimore City middle school, high school and college students exciting summer excursions and career opportunities. The program also supports college students with paid internships to work at the National Aquarium’s Baltimore venue and provides one-year, $1,000 college scholarships for engineering, biology, environmental science and aquatic science studies. In 2009, 13 students monitored sea turtle nests and explored beach and marsh habitats in Georgia; 63 more students in the program participated in six other aquatic conservation programs in four states.

National Aquarium awarded more than $7,000 in college scholarships to 12 Aquarium on Wheels and Henry Hall program graduates in 2009. To date, more than $400,000 in scholarships has been awarded through these programs.

“The National Aquarium has seen children transformed by experiencing nature. Aquarium programs create connections with the aquatic world that pique kids’ curiosity and create lasting enthusiasm for this world they will inherit.”

– David M. Pittenger, National Aquarium executive director, during remarks to media at the “No Child Left Inside Act of 2009” press conference on Capitol Hill.

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are guiding those projects; the actions they take to preserve vital ecosystems for our children and future generations; and by the opportunities for our communities to get involved and become environmental stewards.

“Oceans of Inspiration” also introduced me to Aquarium educators who are engaging Baltimore County and Baltimore City youth in those ecosystems. These enthusiastic professionals lead kids into moments of discovery that many otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to experience. For many of these kids, field trips to the shores of the Chesapeake with the Aquarium are the first time they’ve ever left the city. It sparks their imaginations of a future beyond the city limits. Learning about Chesapeake Bay watersheds and wildlife creates a lasting impression, changes how they look at the world and inspires them to make a difference.

I enjoyed my time at Oceans of Inspiration and encourage everyone to attend one of the sessions. I am proud of my association with the National Aquarium and the work it does in our city. I look forward to our continued partnership as we work together for a healthy and vital Baltimore.

In 2009, more than 100 people attended Oceans of Inspiration sessions. The National Aquarium thanks individuals who pledged $115,890 in support or committed in-kind goods or services. See page 10 for upcoming “Oceans of Inspiration”dates in Baltimore and “America’s Aquatic Treasures” in Washington.

I was born and raised in Baltimore. As a kid, I can remember the excitement surrounding

the Aquarium’s opening in 1981. It was a symbol of pride for our city, and a beacon of hope for the restoration of our waterfront. For more than two decades, the Aquarium has galvanized urban renewal and been an economic anchor for the region. It is Maryland’s number-one tourist attraction, generating millions in tax dollars and tourism revenue. As a public servant and a city resident, I am thrilled with the support the Aquarium brings to the city’s economy, tourism trade and the resource it is to our schools.

Since 2003, I have had the pleasure of serving on the National Aquarium Board of Directors. In November 2009, I had the opportunity to attend a session the Aquarium calls “Oceans of Inspiration.” This informal, one-hour discus- sion with Aquarium leaders was an eye-openingevent that gave me a personal connection that I hadn’t previously experienced. Hearing the stories of the young lives that have been affected by the National Aquarium’s education programs, seeing the acres of Chesapeake Bayhabitat it’s restored and preserved and observ-ing the standards of excellence in its animal care programs gave me a new perspective on this cherished Baltimore icon.

This session helped me see beyond the Aquarium’s status as a successful attraction, because it gave me a front-line view of its behind-the-scenes world. As the title promised, I was inspired by the initiatives the Aquarium is undertaking as a global conservation orga-nization; the biologists and ecologists who

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Guest Column

MAYOR STEPHANIE RAWLINGS-BLAKE Baltimore City mayor talks one-on-one with Aquarium leadership

EVERY YEAR ON JUNE 8, organizations around the world join together for World Oceans Day, drawing attention to the need for change. At the National Aquarium, we believe ocean health starts at home. Join us June 8-26 during Beyond the Boardwalk to take a local look at ocean health and explore a beautiful under-water world. Learn more at aqua.org and nationalaquarium.org

WORLD OCEANS DAYJune 8; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Baltimore, MD & Washington, DC

TOTS AND TALES: SUMMER EDITION!June 11, 18, 25; 10 a.m.Baltimore, MD

SUMMER FUN FESTIVALJune 26; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Baltimore, MD & Washington, DC

BEYOND THE BOARDWALK: ON TAPJune 26; 4-7 p.m.Baltimore, MD

“ …We will ensure that Baltimore remains strong for our children and future generations who call this great city home.” – Mayor Rawlings-Blake, February 2010, State of City Address

Stephanie Rawlings-Blake was sworn in as Baltimore City’s 49th mayor on February 4, 2010. She had served as City Council president since November 2007. Rawlings-Blake was first elected to the Baltimore City Council in 1995 at age 25, the youngest person ever elected to the City Council. A Baltimore native, she lives in the city with her husband and daughter.

The Aquarium Blog: aqua.org/blogWATERlog, updated weekly and when news strikes, is your behind-the-scenes connection to the Aquarium.

The Aquarium E-newsletter: aqua.org/joinaquamail.html Aquamail, e-mailed monthly, keeps you in the loop on the Aquarium’s latest exhibits, events, promotions and conservation initiatives. Text “Sign Up” to 30644.*

2009 HIGHLIGHTS Nearly 2.6 million people visited the Baltimore venue at aqua.org

More than 215,000 people discovered the Washington, DC venue at nationalaquarium.org

More than 100 people per day visited the Aquarium blog at aqua.org/blog

More than half of general admission sales were generated through aqua.org

There was a 96.8 percent increase overall of online memberships from 2008

More than 400,000 people learned more about Our Ocean Planet at aqua.org/dolphins

Nearly 250,000 people explored games and educational information about jellies on aqua.org/jellies

120,000 people received e-news from the National Aquarium

Close to 8,000 people became a friend of the National Aquarium on Facebook

The National Aquarium’s YouTube channel was ranked as one of the top watched among nonprofits

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Last year, nearly 60,000 people celebrated special events at the National Aquarium.

Official Caterer:

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The National Aquarium, with its breathtaking views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and unique live entertainment, provides a memorable setting for any celebration. Visit aqua.org/catering for details.

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May

1: NEW! Dora & Diego’s 4-D Adventure: Catch that Robot Butterfly (MD) – Showing weekends. National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD; aqua.org

8: Flumpa® and Friends LIVE! (DC) – Sciencerocks with Flumpa® “The Famous Tree Frog,”and Wendy “The Singing Scientist.” Join us for this interactive musical science adventure. National Aquarium, Washington, DC; 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; FREE with Aquarium admission; nationalaquarium.org

8: International Migratory Bird Day (MD) –Celebrate migratory birds in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Highlights include visits from the Aquarium’s mascot Puffin, local bird conservation groups, a decorative birdhouse raffle and crafts and activities for children. National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD; aqua.org

11: Members Only Evening (MD) – The Aquarium will keep its doors open late so that our valued members have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing and crowd-free visit. Space is limited. FREE for members, but reservations are required. National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD; 6-9 p.m; code: MOE-M; 410-727-FISH

June

5: Family Tree Fun Fair (MD) – Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD; 1-4 p.m; FREE

5: Members Morning (DC) – Meet andgreet our DC venue’s animal experts, enjoy light refreshments and self-guided tours. National Aquarium, Washington, DC; 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; nationalaquarium.org

and one accompanying adult are admitted free of charge; additional family members are offered a special rate. Space is limited; registration is required. Report cards must be presented. 6:30-9 p.m.; aqua.org/gradeastudent

July

4: July 4th Pier Party (MD) – Enjoy the bestview of the fireworks and live entertainment for the whole family. Bring a picnic basket or purchase snacks at the party. Reservations are required for this sell-out event. National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD; 7-10 p.m; ages 3-11: $15 members, $25 non-members; adults: $20 members, $40 non-members; 410-727-FISH; code: FOURTH-M

15: Ocean City, MD Bonfire – Bring your beach chairs and blankets for an evening with the Aquarium. N. Division St., Ocean City, MD; 9 p.m.; FREE; aqua.org

16: Dolphin Count – Help Aquarium staff and volunteers record the number of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins sighted in the waters off Maryland’s coast. Ocean City, MD; aqua.org

16-18: Artscape (MD) – Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD; 12-8 p.m.

31-1: Shark Weekend (DC) – Get up-close and personal with several shark species and learn from leading experts about one of the world’s most fascinating ocean dwellers. Participate in a scavenger hunt, touch an actual shark tooth, other artifacts and more! National Aquarium, Washington, DC; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; nationalaquarium.org

August

8: Enrichment Day (MD) – Like people, animals need to play, exercise and be creative each day. Join Aquarium staff to build toys for our animals. National Aquarium, Balti-more, MD; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; aqua.org

17: Members Only Evening (MD) – Mem-bers have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing

and crowd-free visit. Space is limited. FREE for members, but reservations are required. National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD; 6-9 p.m; code: MOE-M; 410-727-FISH

28-29: Shark Tag…You’re It! – Join Aquarium staff for a day of shark tagging off the coast of Ocean City, MD. Tagging sharks provides scientists with information on stock identity, migration and abundance, age and growth, mortality and behavior. Captain Mark Sampson will guide attendees offshore for this hands-on event. Ocean City, MD; 7 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-6 p.m.; $200 members; $250 non-members; ages 13 and over; 410-727-FISH; aqua.org

September

Toddler Programs (MD, DC) – Every Tuesday(DC) and Wednesday (MD) morning in Sep-tember is a special story time for tots! Learnabout amazing underwater creatures and their habitats, from sharks and seahorses, to turtles and more. National Aquarium; 10 a.m.; aqua.org; nationalaquarium.org

11: Deaf Awareness Day (MD) –

Sign language interpreters narrate our public presentations including dolphin shows, animal feedings and dive programs. Deaf advocacy group representatives will be available to meet with visitors and discuss their community activities. National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD;

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; jhamilton@aqua.org, 410-659-4291

19: Cultural Series, Latino Heritage (DC) – Celebrate Latino heritage with special pro-gramming. National Aquarium, Washington, DC; 10 a.m.-3 p.m; FREE with admission; nationalaquarium.org

24-26: Baltimore Book Festival (MD) – Mt. Vernon Ave.; Friday 5-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m

25: Fort McHenry Field Day (MD) – The Aquarium is recruiting volunteers for debris clean-up and trail maintenance at the wetland adjacent to the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. Volunteers must register and be at least 14 years old. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; conserve@aqua.org; 410-576-3851; aqua.org/conservation

Oceans of Inspiration Events (MD)Join Aquarium team members for a casualdiscussion about our programs and services, and learn first-hand about our excellence in animal care and leadership in educational and conservationinitiatives. National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD; May 4, 20; June 10; July 7, 20; August 17, 31; September 15, 28; October 15; November 17, 30;December 17, 29; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; 410-576-8535jdonahue@aqua.org,

Immersion Tours (MD)Dive beneath the surface and discover a world behind the glass that is full of surprises.Visit aqua.org/immersiontours for a complete list of programs, dates and non-member pricing. Call 410-576-3833 for reservations.

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America’s Aquatic Treasures (DC)Join Aquarium team members for a casualdiscussion about our programs and services, and learn first-hand about our excellence in animal care and leadership in educational and conservation initiatives. National Aquarium, Washington, DC; May 21; June 25; July 30; August 27; September 24; October 29; No-vember 19; December 17; 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.; mschumacher@aqua.org, 202-210-9459

PLACES TO BE

2009 CORPORATE PARTNERSBaltimore, MD

AmtrakAnimal PlanetBarnes & NobleBreyer’s Good HumorDataPoint, IncEsskayFairfield Inn BaltimoreHarbor Magic HotelsHenderson Aquatics, Inc. Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor GarageJetBlue Airways CorporationMarriott International, Inc. SunTrustThe Classic Catering PeopleThe Pepsi Bottling Group Toyota

Washington, DC

McCormick & Schmick’sBerman and CompanyOceana

2009 OFFICIAL HOTELSBaltimore, MD

Admiral Fell InnBaltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden YardsBaltimore Marriott Waterfront HotelBrookshire Suites HotelFairfield Inn & Suites by MarriottHyatt Regency BaltimoreRenaissance Harborplace HotelPier 5 Hotel

2009 MEDIA PARTNERSBaltimore, MDWBAL-TVWBFF-TVWMAR-TVWNUV-TVYellowbook USA

8: AquaPartners Family Night (MD) – Special celebration for fifth grade AquaPartners students and their families. National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD; 5:30-8 p.m.; aqua.org

8: Beyond the Boardwalk - World Oceans Day (MD, DC) – Beyond the Boardwalk is a month-long series of exciting programs that celebrates our big blue planet that kicks off on World Oceans Day. Special arts and crafts free with admission at both locations. Reading and book signing of Fabulous Fishes by award-winning author Susan Stockdale at National Aquarium, Washington, DC; 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.; see page 9 for more details.

22: Fresh Thoughts Sustainable Seafood Dining Event (MD) – Celebrate sensible and scrumptious seafood choices while enjoying our coveted view of the Baltimore Harbor. Join us for a delicious dinner, complete with a cooking demonstration by Chef Jill Snyder of Woodberry Kitchen and Top Chef, Season Five. National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD; 6:30-9 p.m.; aqua.org/freshthoughts

24: Grade A Student Night (MD) – The Aquarium celebrates students boastingthree As (or equivalent) in any marking period. Baltimore City and Baltimore County students

Gallery Tour – $41.95 adults; $40.95 seniors (60+); $34.95 children (5-11) Visit aqua.org/immersiontours for dates.

Dolphin Encounter – $185 participant; $59 observer; May 2, 8, 16, 22, 30, 31; June 6, 12, 26, 27; July 1, 5, 8, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 29; August 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30

Breakfast with the Dolphins – $24.95; May 9; June 13, 19; July 11; August 15;

Sleepover with the Sharks – $84.95; May 7, 21, 28; June 4, 18, 25; July 2, 8, 16, 23, 30; August 6, 8, 20, 27

Shark Tour – $35.95 adults; $34.95 seniors (60+); $26.95 children (8-11); Visit aqua.org/immersiontours for dates.

COMING SOON! SLEEPOVER WITH THE DOLPHINSKeep checking aqua.org/immersiontours for information about our newest Immersion Tour.

*All pricing listed above is for members only. Visit aqua.org/immersiontours for non-member pricing.

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2009: A YEAR IN PHOTOS1: St. Veronica’s Youth SteelOrchestra performs outstide the National Aquarium’s Baltimore, MD venue during Grade A Student Night2: Andy Dehart, Mike Hirshfield (Oceana), Bob Ramin and Simon Sidamon- Eristoff (left to right) 3: Aquarium volunteer Carlton Treff, Jr. (third from left) performs with his barber shop quartet at the volunteer appreciation evening 4: Author Twig George at a reading of Swimming with Sharks 5: Diana Reiss, Sue Hunter and Dr. Irene Pepperberg during the Marjorie Lynn Bank lecture series event (left to right) 6: Jasmine Fox at a preview of Jellies Invasion 7: Volunteer Appreciation Evening: (front row, left to right) Connie Moore, Kathy Affeldt (back row, left to right) Mary Menne, Mar-jorie Pearsall, Yvonne Rowe 8: Chef John Shields of Gertrude’s gives a cooking demonstration during a Fresh Thoughts: Sustainable Seafood Dining Series event. 9: Board member Lee Riley(left), William Rogers and board member Chuck Rogers (right). 10: Mr. and Mrs. Chuck and Kim Phillips at a preview for the opening of Jellies Invasion with Executive Director David Pittenger 11: Penny Bank with Dr. Temple Grandin at a Marjorie Lynn Bank lecture series event 12: Brent Whitaker (left) with Henry Hall student Sam Alo and Aquarium on Wheels participant Fonte Goggins (right) 13: Lou Cestello of PNC Bank (left) with Bill Roberts, National Aquarium board chair (right) 14: Imari Owens at theHenry Hall camp, Watershed Wonders 15: Congressman Sarbanes participates in an AquaPartners field trip to Fort McHenry with a group of local elementary school students 16: Jamey Turner plays the glasses at SeaQuest 17: Face painting during opening weekend of Our Ocean Planet

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T he National Aquarium’s status as a world-class entertainment attraction is apparent

in our award-winning exhibits, the health and vitality of our animals and the smiles on the faces of children and adults alike as they come face-to-face with our tens of thousands of animals throughout four buildings in two cities.

The Aquarium is equally committed to educa-tion and action on the aquatic environment, and for more than 10 years has put this value into action through programs, projects and partnerships that affect positive change. The Aquarium’s passionate and knowledgeable staff leads restoration projects to protect and manage critical species and ecosystems, teaches conservation education through programs focused on environmental action, monitors and aids wild populations of threatened or endangered species and hosts breeding programs that improve populations of those same species for other zoos and aquariums.

“The National Aquarium has the unique capacity and responsibility to lead essential conservation programs and to increase public awareness of these issues,” explains National Aquarium Conservation Manager Laura Bankey.“As habitats are destroyed or degraded, the diversity of species and the complex relation-ships between them are threatened, with consequences for all living things—including

humans. We use our voice and our influence to change that.”

Bankey depends on two committed groups of environmental stewards: the Aquarium Conservation Team (ACT!) manages and organizes the numerous details involved with field work to restore and preserve Chesapeake Bay marine life and coastlines, and the National Aquarium Internal Conservation Committee (ICC) identifies ways to “green” Aquarium facilities, encourages Aquarium employees to reduce, reuse and recycle and aligns with like-minded organizations to achieve those “green” goals.

“The Aquarium views every new project as an opportunity to reduce our environmental impact,” explains Jennifer Aiken, 2009 chair

The National Aquarium was one of nine finalists in the Baltimore BusinessJournal’s 2009 Green Business of the Year award. The Aquarium was acclaimed for the leadership of its Internal Conservation Committee and active staff participation in internal sustainability programs.

Restored: 7 acres of wetland habitat

Removed: 32,556 pieces of discarded debris

Volunteers: 160 people donated 1,229 hours

Partners: Maryland Port Administration, National Park Service, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Maryland Public Television, Business Volunteers Unlimited, Morgan Stanley

Restored: 3 acres of island habitat

Planted: 42,000 native marsh grasses

Volunteers: 142 people, including 90 students,donated 936 hours

Partners: Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Maryland Conservation Corps, Friends of Blackwater

Restored: 0.75 acres of island habitat

Planted: 15,000 native marsh grasses

Volunteers: 31 people and 20 local elementary schools donated 306 hours

Partners: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Chesapeake Bay Trust, FishAmerica Foundation, Vulcan Materials Company, Constellation Energy, Ducks Unlimited, MD Department of Natural Resources, Watershed Services, MD Eastern Shore Resource Conservation and Develop- ment Council, Friends of Eastern Neck, Washington College, Center for Environment and Society

Special Award: ACT! received the 2009 Coastal America Partnership Award for outstanding efforts to restore and protect the coastal environment.

Restored: 3 acres of marshland

Planted: 55,000 native marsh grasses

Volunteers: 178 people donated 1,775 hours

Partners: Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland Conservation Corps, Maryland Environmental Service, Maryland Port Administration, Royal Bank of Canada, the Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation

Restored: 0.75 acres of primary sand dunes

Planted: 30,000 native grasses

Volunteers: 11 people donated 71 hours

Partners: U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

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PRESERVING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY IN 2009

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Responsible Waste Management

Recycled: 388 pounds of “technotrash”; 50 tons of plastic, glass, aluminum, cardboard and paper; 489 pounds of batteries

Reused: 53 wetsuits turned into 575 bottle co-zies kept 92 pounds of neoprene from landfills

Reduced: 415,200 discarded condiment packets annually by offering pump-to-the-plate alternatives

Employee Involvement

Teamwork: One paid conservation day afforded to all 620 full-time employees

Advocate: 19 staff members joined a community-supported agriculture program that delivers organic, locally grown produce right to the Baltimore venue

of the ICC. “The ICC identifies, researches and recommends best practices that help the National Aquarium live our conservation mission. We also actively support conser-vation-minded activities among staff and volunteers, and review existing facilities and programs to determine if there are more ecologically conscious steps we could take.”

In the process, the Aquarium has reduced the carbon footprint of its facilities, restored 119 acres of Chesapeake Bay habitat, planted more than 1 million grasses and removed 539,936 pieces of debris from public parks.

Through hard work and dedication, last year was a banner year for both of these eco-friendly Aquarium conservation groups.

CONSERVATION: INSIDE AND OUTAquarium programs protect marine life and coastlines

Visitor and Venue Programs

Reused: 98,342 plastic milk jugs were used to renovate the exterior Harbor footbridge (MD)

Launched: Sustainable Seafood Dining Series (MD); “green” catered events program for event rentals (DC)

Installed: Power-generating water valves in restrooms that create and store power (MD)

Featured: Compostable potato utensils, corn-based cups and “Thoughtful Choices” signage to encourage reduced consumption, composting and recycling in Aquarium cafe (MD)

Recyclable: Bins for gently used venue guide maps placed throughout the buildings (DC, MD)

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Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the MARP program:

aqua.org/makeadifference/marp.html

Stewardship Stories

TO THE RESCUE Aquarium employee is an agent of global conservation

H aving made this excursion each summer for four years, she knew exactly what to

look for: dorsal fins breaking the water’s surface as groups of dolphins made their way along the coastline. “People love dolphins and often don’t realize that what we do on land affects their habitat,” explained Dittmar. “Seeing dolphins at the Aquarium and in ocean settings really helps people make that connection.”

Aquarium employees and volunteers along 26 miles of Maryland coast recorded their dolphin sightings on tally sheets. These

conservation agents reported 344 dolphin sightings to Dittmar, as she worked with the Ocean City Station of the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure a safe and successful event. “The data from the annual dolphin count contributes to scientists’ long-term understanding of dolphin populations and reproduction rates, and the Aquarium actively participates as part of our global conservation initiatives,” she said. “It’s a very physical way people can get involved with the health of our oceans.”

The dolphin count was one of many Aquarium conservation efforts that found Dittmar on the beaches last year. As stranding coordinator for the National Aquarium’s Marine Animal Rescue Program (MARP), she is the first responder when a call comes about stranded, hurt or out-of-habitat animals. In 2009,

On a warm and overcast morning in July 2009, Jennifer Dittmar, the National Aquarium’s stranding coordinator, guided 12 volunteers to the Atlantic near Ocean City for Maryland’s annual dolphin count.

Dittmar and the hard-working team of 70 MARP volunteers responded to 56 calls regarding marine mammals or sea turtles, nine of which were brought to the Aquarium for rehabilitation. Among those were four endangered sea turtles, including a logger-head turtle that was admitted with nearly 10 pounds of barnacles, blue mussels and sea grasses living on and permeating its shell. Dittmar facilitated the releases of two of those turtles last year, as well as the myriad details involved in rescuing, rehabilitating

and eventually releasing a male harbor seal that was stranded in Bermuda and flown to Baltimore courtesy of FedEx.

Since it was formed in 1991, MARP has returned 83 rehabilitated animals to their natural habitats. Dittmar has been on-point for nine of them. And her commitment is not only to the cause, but to those who help her in its name. “Every day is a unique opportu-nity for our team to work with protected and endangered species,” she said. “But we can’t do it alone—we’re able to make this impact because of the volunteers who donate their time, friends and businesses who offer goods or services, and members and donors who support us financially. It’s only through the whole Aquarium community that we make this difference.”

In 2009, MARP connected with more than 10,278 people through 25 outreach events, sharing marine debris conservation messages.

Jennifer Dittmar returns a healthy sea turtle to the AtlanticOcean, one of two that the Aquarium’s MARP team rescued, rehabilitated and released in 2009.

2009 OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

The operating highlights cover the calendar year 2009 for the National Aquarium, and are based upon information contained in the audited consolidated financial statements of the National Aquarium Institute, Inc. Copies of this report are available for examination by responsible parties at the Aquarium’s offices located at 501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Documents filed in accordance with the Maryland Charitable Organizations Solicitations Act may be obtained from the Maryland Secretary of State.

NATIONAL AQUARIUM INSTITUTE

REVENUES

Admissions $25,085,883

Contributions & Grants 7,044,037

General & Corporate Membership Programs 3,373,769

Gift Shop & Food Service 2,379,868

Group Sales 2,090,039

Education Programs 1,748,166

Auxiliary 1,031,033

Catered Events 614,846

Investment Income 5,338,607

Total Revenues $48,706,248

EXPENSES

Plant Operations $8,299,393

Depreciation 6,580,851

Biological Programs 7,370,352

Visitor Operations 3,133,450

Education 4,391,729

General & Corporate Membership Programs 685,026

Catered Events 251,389

Total Expenses $30,712,190

SUPPORTING SERVICES

General & Administrative $4,055,271

Marketing 5,008,846

Development 1,185,545

Debt Service 1,397,312

Total Supporting Service Expenses $11,646,974 Total Expenses $42,359,164 Change in Net Assets $6,347,084

Net Assets, Beginning of Year $85,487,991 Net Assets, End of Year $91,835,075

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A MOMENTOUS YEARLast year, in addition to caring for Aquarium animals every day and opening two new Baltimore exhibits (see Spotlight Shine, pg. 3), National Aquarium veterinarians and animal care staff conducted studies all over the world and participated in nearly 30 events, sharing industry-relevant research on the health and well-being of our living collection, wild populations and natural habitats.

Even with all of the hard work donated to trade journals, and time spent consulting with exhibit and facilities staff for habitat improvements, this team of experts still found the energy to throw a birthday party for a 1-year-old dolphin! It was a momentous year packed full of valuable experiences for them, other staff members and volunteers, our animals and visitors.

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Margaret, Baltimore’s blue hyacinth macaw, is featured on The Martha Stewart Show to educate audiences on endangered bird populations.

National Aquarium opens an all-new exhibit in Baltimore with a strong conservation message, Jellies Invasion: Oceans Out of Balance.

National Aquarium veterinarians complete a two-year genetic study on protozoan parasite occurrences in giant Pacific octupi, sharing findings with fellow zoos and aquariums to bolster living collections of this species nationwide.

National Aquarium teams with the Restaurant Association of Metropol-itan Washington for the Taste of Lionfish event, introducing local chefs and restaurateurs to this new gold standard in sustainable seafood.

National Aquarium hosts more than 90 U.S. and Canadian reptile and amphibian curators, keepers, conservationists, researchers and veterin- arians in Baltimore to collaborate on collection species, conservation programs and endan-gered species.

National Aquarium ambassadors visit the Galapagos Islands to explore a relatively untouched ecosystem and unique flora and fauna.

Houdini, a bearded dragon, became very ill with fluid building up in her body and under her skin. Through weeks of intensive medical management and a helpful collaboration with IAMS Pet Imaging Center in Vienna, VA, Houdini has made a full recovery.

National Aquarium returns two American alligators to Savoie’s Alligator Farm in Cut Off, LA, and transports four juvenile alligators back for exhibit in Washington, DC.

National Aquarium raises $13,000 at a Baltimore event with partner Asociación ANAI, a Costa Rica-based conservation organization dedicated to combating rain forest fragmentation and sustaining leatherback sea turtle populations.

National Aquarium receives a $480,000 grant supporting its participation in a national coalition of aquariums educating about climate change and how it affects the world’s oceans.

National Aquarium shares a dolphin’s world with Baltimore visitors, with exciting new show: Our Ocean Planet.

National Aquarium shark expert Andy Dehart embarks on a media tour to promote shark conservation and the August premiere of Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week. Dehart appears on CBS’ The Early Show, The O’Reilly Factor, Larry King Live, USA Today and many others.

The Baltimore venue’s Upland Tropical Rain Forest staff welcomes a red-capped cardinal hatchling, the first in many years for its two cardinal parents.

Dolphin calf Bayley celebrates her first birthday with Baltimore visitors. The first birth-day is an important milestone in a dolphin calf’s life.

A National Aquarium staff member travels with partners from the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) to the U.S. Virgin Islands to con-duct research on the invasive red lionfish.

A white-tailed trogon successfully hatches and fledges, bringing the total to 15 trogons reared at the National Aquarium. The Balti-more venue is the first aquarium or zoo in the country to successfully breed this bird.

National Aquarium partners with Oceana to co-host a shark conservation education weekend that includes visitor activities in Washington, DC and an event attended by 360 Capitol Hill representatives and DC business leaders.

Two new hatchling loggerhead turtles, weighing less than an ounce each, join the Washington, DC cast of characters. Part of a program to support endangered turtle species, the turtles will be returned to the ocean in approxi-mately two years.

Aquarium’s animal care staff is on the road and in the field

VENUE VISUALSThroughout the year, the Aquarium’s Exhibits & Design and Facilities teams are continually improving, repairing, renovating and making additions to our two locations for the health and well-being of our animals and the enjoyment of our visitors.

Addition: A colorful new mural was installed in the Animal Planet gallery in Baltimore’s Pier 3 lobby.

Addition: Through helpful partnerships and generous donations, a replica of a mooring buoy attached to an artificial coral reef was installed in Washington to engage visitors in the Aquarium’s Bahamas Mooring Buoy Program.

Improvement: Washington’s Amazon River exhibit received a new tree trunk and vines, as well as new backdrop décor.

Improvement: In Fall 2009, restoration began on Baltimore’s Wings in the Water exhibit. Slated for completion in Spring 2010, the exhibit will feature fun and informative interactive elements.

Renovation: In Fall 2009, renovation began on Baltimore’s Kelp Forest exhibit.Slated for completion in Spring 2010, the completely new habitat will provide refuge for shy species, such as wolf eels, while still allowing visitors to view these very unusual fish.

Replacement: The upper deck and walkingbridge in Baltimore’s Upland Tropical Rain Forest were replaced due to general wear-and-tear from foot traffic.

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LIFETIME GIVINGThe National Aquarium exists today because of the leadership and continuing support of the entire community. The following list recognizes those who have contributed a total of $200,000 or more since the Aquarium opened its doors in Baltimore, MD through December 31, 2009.

The Abell Foundation, Inc.AEGON USA, Inc.Anne Arundel County GovernmentAT&T WirelessThe William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial FundBaltimore CityBaltimore County Executive, County Council, and

Commission on Arts and SciencesThe Baltimore SunBank of AmericaHelen and Merrill BankMichael J. and Patricia K. Batza, Jr.The Black & Decker CorporationThe Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg

Foundation, Inc.The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation, Inc.Chesapeake Bay TrustThe Classic Catering PeopleThe Coca-Cola CompanyConstellation EnergyDeutsche Bank Alex. BrownLarry and Jane DroppaEnvironmental Protection AgencyFirst Union CorporationFrance-Merrick FoundationThe Harry L. Gladding FoundationH&S Bakery, Inc.Harford County GovernmentHoffberger Foundation, Inc.Howard County Government/Howard County Arts CouncilHoward Hughes Medical InstituteHyatt Regency BaltimoreInstitute of Museum and Library ServicesThe Kresge Foundation Mr. George LambillotteLaVerna Hahn Charitable TrustLegg Mason, Inc.Lockheed MartinM&M/MarsM&T BankMaryland Port AdministrationMaryland State Department of EducationMcCormick & Company, Inc.The Sumner T. McKnight FoundationMr. Harvey M. MeyerhoffThe Joseph Meyerhoff Memorial TrustsMiddendorf Foundation, Inc.The Curtis and Edith Munson FoundationNational Fish and Wildlife FederationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNational Parks ServiceNational Science FoundationNorthrop Grumman Electronic SystemsPepsi-Cola CompanyPNC Bank

Procter & Gamble CosmeticsRosemore, Inc.The Rouse CompanyThe Ryland GroupRichard H. SchwartzSodexoState of MarylandSunTrust BankTetra/Second NatureThe Times Mirror FoundationToyotaToyota USA FoundationThe Travelers FoundationT. Rowe Price Tremont Suite HotelsVenable LLPVerizonThe Harry & Jeanette Weinberg FoundationThe Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanyW.R. Grace & Co.

OCEANS OF INSPIRATIONMembers of the Oceans of Inspiration Giving Society have made a five-year commitment of $1,000 or more per year.

Renee and Stanton AdesMichael J. and Patricia K. Batza, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. BearmanMr. and Mrs. David R. BowenDr. and Mrs. Torrey C. BrownMr. Robert E. CarterMartin and Lilian CurranMr. Wayne CurryMr. and Mrs. Philip GallantThe Harry L. Gladding Foundation/

Winnie & Neal BordenMr. and Mrs. Andrew L. GoodMr. and Mrs. John D. GoodenowMr. and Mrs. James GoodyearRand and Cheryl GriffinMary Ellen and Frank GuntherBruce, Caren, Bret and Corie HoffbergerMohannad F. JishiMr. Charles and Mrs. Ellen KnudsenDr. and Mrs. Andrew LondonMr. Martin and Mrs. Julia MaddenMr. and Mrs. Robert J. Neuman, Jr.William and Nancy NortonMr. Damian O’DohertyDon and Joan PettitCharles A. Phillips, Jr.Richard and Allene PiersonDave Pittenger and Twig GeorgeMark and Joanne PollakMs. Donna Guba PriceMr. Robert Ramin and Dr. Denise M. DeConciniMs. Diana RamsayJennifer and George ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. Erik Rifkin, Ph.D.Team Riley: Whitney, Lee, Gavin, and AustinWilliam R. Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. RobinsonMr. W. Charles Rogers IIIPaula Schaedlich and Richard RuessLinda and Ken SchuberthRichard H. SchwartzJoel and Kathy SherMs. Tamika Langley TremaglioKen and Diana TroutMs. C. Elizabeth WagnerMs. Beatrice L. WardPeter and Sondra Welles

ANNUAL GIVINGThe National Aquarium is grateful to those who so generously showed their support through philanthropic gifts in 2009. Donors are listed according to the cumulative total given during this period.

$20,000 AND ABOVEH&S Bakery

$10,000-$19,999Ms. Mary Catherine BuntingMartin and Lilian CurranJennifer and George ReynoldsKen and Diana Trout

$5,000-$9,999Michael J. and Patricia K. Batza, Jr.Mr. Wayne T. CurryDex Imaging of Maryland, LLCMs. Dana Dicarlo and Mr. Scott PlankLarry and Jane DroppaRand and Cheryl GriffinThe Harry L. Gladding Foundation/

Winnie & Neal BordenMohannad F. JishiMr. and Mrs. B. Dwight PerryDave Pittenger and Twig GeorgeWilliam R. RobertsMr. W. Charles Rogers IIIDr. Michael and Mrs. Mary Wise

$2,500-$4,999The Beveridge FamilyThe Campbell Foundation, Inc.Mr. Howard P. ColhounMr. and Mrs. Philip GallantThe Hecht-Levi Foundation, Inc.Royce L. HendlerDon and Joan PettitMr. and Mrs. Robert W. Quinn, Jr.David J. Ramsay, D.M., D. Phil.Team Riley: Whitney, Lee, Gavin, and AustinBrian and Mary Jo RogersMr. and Mrs. Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr.Ms. C. Elizabeth Wagner

$1,000-$2,499Anonymous (1)The Abraham and Ruth Krieger Family Foundation

Renee and Stanton AdesMr. and Mrs. Mark J. BearmanDr. and Mrs. Don BerkowMr. and Mrs. Max BohnstedtMr. and Mrs. David R. Bowen Mr. William T. BrowerDr. and Mrs. Torrey C. BrownDavid W. Buck Family FoundationMr. Marc G. Bunting/The Bunting Family FoundationJ. Henry ButtaMr. Robert E. CarterMr. and Mrs. Harvey ClappMr. and Mrs. Owen Daly IITim and Amy DavisMr. and Mrs. Andrew L. GoodMr. and Mrs. John D. GoodenowMrs. Charlotte Ober GoodwinMr. and Mrs. James GoodyearDr. David Granite and Dr. Mary Lou Oster-GraniteShirley C. GrimesMs. Kimberly S. Grimsley on behalf of

Bowie & Jensen, LLCMary Ellen and Frank GuntherMs. Nina Rodale HoughtonJames and Carol HydeMrs. Anne G. ImbodenKane Construction, Inc.William & Tina KeithleyStephen and Laurie KellyDr. and Mrs. William J. Kinnard, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. KleinMr. Charles and Mrs. Ellen KnudsenMr. and Mrs. Oliver R. LandowMr. Andrew Lapayowker and Ms. Sarah McCaffertyTheresa and Jay LeatherburyTraci and Mark LernerJohn G. LewisDr. and Mrs. Andrew LondonMr. Martin and Mrs. Julia MaddenThe Dr. Frank C. Marino FoundationMr. and Mrs. John G. McCormickMs. Sally J. MichelMs. A. Carter MiddendorfColleen and Sabrina MorrisJohn Wesley NashMr. Charles E. Noell and Ms. Barbara VossWilliam and Nancy NortonKathy and Roger NovakDr. and Mrs. Charles A. PadgettCharles A. Phillips, Jr.Richard and Allene PiersonMark and Joanne Pollak Poole Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. David D. PrescottMs. Donna Guba PriceDiane T. and Lawrence R. RachubaMr. Robert Ramin and Dr. Denise M. DeConciniMs. Diana RamsayMr. and Mrs. Erik Rifkin, Ph.D.Mrs. Eleanor R. RiggsMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. RobinsonPaula Schaedlich and Richard RuessThe Honorable William Donald Schaefer

Linda and Ken SchuberthRichard H. SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Todd SekundiakMr. and Mrs. Ivan SelinJoel and Kathy SherMr. and Mrs. Robert N. SmelkinsonMs. Anna SmithDr. and Mrs. John F. StrahanSullivan Family FoundationHelene R. SwearerMr. and Mrs. Lee M. TalbotGary L. and Sharen A. ThomasMr. and Mrs. Brian C. TurrallMs. Beatrice L. WardPeter and Sondra WellesDr. and Mrs. Henry B. Wilson

$500-$999Anonymous (2)Paul and Donna AmicoReverend Stephen M. Anderson and

Ms. Marian S. AndersonMr. and Mrs. Gary K. BahenaMr. and Mrs. George D. BakerDr. Craig N. Bash and Dr. Margaret C. BashMr. Richard M. BasocoDr. Don and Mrs. Julie BerkowMr. and Mrs. David E. BrownE. J. BruenMs. Ivy B. BurgMr. and Mrs. Joseph BurnettMr. and Mrs. Mark CaplanCaroline A. ColemanThe Honorable Elijah E. CummingsMr. and Mrs. Andrew CurrieMr. James M. Dale and Ms. Ellen SmallCarol Dalton and Ed ChristmanMs. Donna DaughertyMr. and Mrs. Robert W. DonaldsonMrs. Elizabeth DunnMr. and Mrs. John W. DwyerMs. Barbara J. EhrlichMr. and Mrs. Scott EnsorKen FrenchMr. and Mrs. Peter H. FriedmanJoAnn and Jack FruchtmanMr. and Mrs. Kent GardinerMs. Roberta GeidnerMr. and Mrs. Jonathan M. GennMs. Linda L. GeorgeMark and Carol GoodmanMr. and Mrs. Dean HaddleMr. and Mrs. Ian R. HendersonMr. and Mrs. Richard E. HugMr. and Mrs. James P. KellyMr. and Mrs. Robert R. Kern, Jr.Klein’s ShopriteDr. Orly C. Korat and Dr. Lawrence R. FeldmanMr. and Mrs. John K. LarabeeMr. H. Kirke LathropAlan and Anne LedbetterDr. and Mrs. Yuan C. LeeJohn G. Lewis

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Ms. Pamela J. Mazza and Mr. Christopher B. CyrwayMr. Thomas J. McKelvey IIIDrs. Kraig and Katherine MelvilleJohn and Mary MessmoreBarbara MeydMilan FamilyDr. Donald A. MorrisonMr. and Mrs. Donald J. MorrissetteB. L. Mueller and Ms. Lucinda ShureMr. and Mrs. N. James MyerbergDr. and Mrs. Charles Allen PadgettMr. Russell R. ParetMr. and Mrs. George W. PerkinsPhoebe and Bob ReynoldsMs. Betty J. RiceMs. Sally RichMr. and Mrs. Timothy J. RieuMr. and Mrs. William J. RingMs. Alexandra Roosevelt and Mr. Ronald DworkinMr. and Mrs. Albert J. Satterfield, Jr.Robert, Kay, and Matthew SauersMr. and Mrs. J. Mark Schapiro Mr. and Mrs. Benton H. Schaub, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Marvin SchroederMs. Martha H. SchumacherMr. Jose Sebastian and Mr. Daniel ThomasDonald P. SeibertMr. Kevin Shaughnessy and Ms. Desiree DeZangerMr. and Mrs. Yoshinobu Shiota Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. SokolovMr. Jack SteilMr. and Mrs. Gideon N. Stieff, Jr.Drs. Bruce T. and Ellen L. TaylorMr. and Mrs. Joseph TychinskiMr. and Mrs. Brian D. WeeseMr. and Mrs. Dwight Douglas SypoltMr. and Mrs. Edward A. WieseMr. and Mrs. J. Harlan WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Thomas C. WilsonE.J. and Diane M. Zuspan, Jr.

$250-$499Anonymous (4)Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Abbey, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. David AckermanMr. and Mrs. Daniel A. ActonMr. Bruce A. Adams and Ms. Kalyn Bruin Mr. and Mrs. Wayne T. AddicksMr. and Mrs. Jeff AdkinsMs. Sarah S. AlfadlMr. and Mrs. Guy AllenPatrick and Deborah AllenderMr. and Mrs. Craig AllisonMr. and Mrs. Darnell AlstonMr. Calvin J. Alt, Jr. and Ms. Michele SartainMr. and Mrs. Mark A. AmtowerMr. and Mrs. David AndersonMr. and Mrs. Dennis AngelesMr. and Mrs. Madhusudhan AnnadataMr. and Mrs. Steven ArczynskiMr. and Mrs. Stephen ArgoBruce and Sarah ArthurMr. and Mrs. Viqar Aslam

Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Asplen, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Stephen AtlasMr. and Mrs. Umed BabakhanovMs. Stephanie A. Back and Mr. Arturo PazDr. Susan Bahl and Mr. Rohit MarwahaRobert and Dorothy BairLewis J. BakerMr. and Mrs. William BakerMs. Margaret Balch and Mr. Matthew KleinMr. and Mrs. Christopher BallDr. and Mrs. Michael T. BarbourMr. and Mrs. Brent W. BarneyMr. and Mrs. Douglas BartonMr. and Mrs. James H. Barton, IIIMr. and Mrs. Ross BasileMr. and Mrs. Keith BatchelorMr. and Mrs. Fred A. BatemanMr. and Mrs. Richard A. BaughmanMr. and Mrs. Richard D. Bean IIBrig. Gen. and Mrs. David A. BeasleyMr. and Mrs. Mark D. BeauchatMr. and Mrs. Greg BeaulieuMr. and Mrs. Jason BeauregardMr. and Mrs. Harold D. BeaversMr. and Mrs. John W. BeckleyMr. and Mrs. Colin BellMr. and Mrs. David C. BenfieldMr. and Mrs. Grayson A. Bennett, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. E. Winslow BennettMr. Patrick L. Bentz and Ms. Annette L. RushMs. Catie Bereznay and Ms. Chris LandinginRobert and Cathleen BergerMr. and Mrs. Victor BergerMr. and Mrs. A.G.W. BiddleMr. and Mrs. John R. BieleckiMr. and Mrs. Tom BigottMr. and Mrs. Richard Black-HowellDr. and Mrs. Mordecai P. BlausteinMs. Vanessa W. Blaydes and Mr. Randy B. BlaydesMr. and Mrs. Raymond A. BleamMr. and Mrs. Gary W. BlohmMr. and Mrs. Gregory F. BobkaJohn and Carolyn BoitnottMr. and Mrs. Justin BonnerMr. and Mrs. Joseph Bonsignore, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Adam BordenMr. and Mrs. Gerald H. BorleisMr. and Mrs. Wallace E. Boston, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph BotrosDr. and Mrs. Christian D. BoundsMr. and Mrs. Robert BourcierMr. and Mrs. Charles BowersMr. and Mrs. Scott BowmanMr. Mark Bozeman and Ms. Teresa TownsendMr. and Mrs. Matt C. BradburyMs. Christy Branch and Ms. Kim HensonMr. and Mrs. Larry J. BrantMr. and Mrs. Raymond BrasserMr. and Mrs. Steve BreedenMrs. Mary Lynn M. BrettMr. and Mrs. Scott BrezaMr. and Mrs. Robert BrickenMrs. Melanie Brooks

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher BrooksMr. and Mrs. Mark BrosseauDr. and Mrs. Arik D. BrownDr. and Mrs. Eric W. BrownDr. Marcus G. BrownMr. and Mrs. Shannon M. BrubakerMr. and Mrs. Stephen V. BullaMr. Jim BullockMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. BurtMs. Sandra L. ButchartMr. Frantz Cadet and Ms. Rolla ChngMr. and Mrs. Dirk Cairns-GallimoreMrs. Elaine S. CalhounMr. and Mrs. Daniel CampbellMr. and Mrs. Scott A. CantnerMr. and Mrs. Kelvin D. CarlsonMr. and Mrs. Terry CarterMs. Prestina Casella and Ms. Trina BurnsMr. and Mrs. Mark CaseyMr. and Mrs. Anthony C. CastoraniMrs. Kathleen S. Causey and Mr. Dan EvansMr. and Mrs. Venkata ChalasaniMr. Keung ChauMr. and Mrs. Dan ChapmanMr. and Mrs. Oscar ChavezMr. and Mrs. William CheckleyMr. and Mrs. Scott ChelidonaMr. and Mrs. Carl D. CherneyMr. John ChesterMr. and Mrs. Roger D. Chilson IIMr. and Mrs. Alan K. ChiogiojiMr. and Mrs. Tom ChiuMs. Valeri L. Chng and Mr. Frantz CadetMr. and Mrs. Michael C. ChoMr. and Mrs. Chang ChoeDr. and Mrs. Daniel ChoiMr. and Mrs. Surinder ChopraMr. and Mrs. Paul T. ChristianDr. Lisa Christopher-Stine and Mr. Peter StineMr. and Mrs. Jason CitronMr. and Mrs. David ClappMr. and Mrs. James A. ClarkMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. ClarkMr. and Mrs. James A. ClausonMs. Patricia J. Clay and Mr. Jack B. BoothMr. and Mrs. David P. Cline, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Howard K. CohenMs. Linda C. Cohen and Mr. Eric WarnerMr. and Mrs. Ronald CohenSuzanne F. CohenMr. and Mrs. Martin J. ColeinMr. and Mrs. Kevin ColemanMs. Lisa M. Comeau and Mr. David BayneMr. and Mrs. Christopher ComitoMr. and Mrs. Andrew CondorMr. and Mrs. William Thomas Conger, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John ConnollyMr. and Mrs. David CookMrs. Tanya Cook and Mrs. Rosalie FedorukBetty Cooke and WM O. SteinmetzMr. Stuart Cooper & Ms. Rebecca BessonMr. and Mrs. William M. Correll IVMs. Ethel I. Croll

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey CroniseMr. and Mrs. Jason A. CrossMr. and Mrs. Roger B. CutterMr. and Mrs. Jim S. CzarneckiMr. and Mrs. Leon M. DagueMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. DahneMr. and Mrs. John DaleMs. Vicki D’AnnaJeremy DardenMr. and Mrs. John A. Daskalakis, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee DaubertMr. and Mrs. Dwayne H. DavidMr. and Mrs. Michael E. DavisMr. Nehemiah Davis and Ms. Myra GrantMr. and Mrs. Charles DavisonMr. and Mrs. Mark DavisonMr. and Mrs. Christopher DeaverMr. and Mrs. Brian DeBiaseMr. and Mrs. Louis A. DeedsMr. Robert O. Deibler IIIMr. and Mrs. Joseph DembowskiMr. and Mrs. Louizos DemetriosMr. and Mrs. W. Michael DenninMr. and Mrs. Frank E. DenzerMr. and Mrs. Aaron DerwinMr. Chris S. DesautelleDr. and Mrs. James A. DickeMs. Rose Dickerson and Ms. Leslie DickersonDr. Mukund S. and Dr. Shailaja M. DidolkarMr. and Mrs. Franco DigiacomoMr. and Mrs. Michael R. DiUlioMr. and Mrs. Michael K. DolanMr. and Mrs. Joseph P. DonahueMr. and Mrs. Scott E. DorseyMr. and Mrs. Dale W. DotsonMr. and Mrs. Sean DoughertyJessica DravidaMrs. Sarah S. Drexler and Ms. Jennifer L. BornmanMr. and Mrs. Stephen M. DrigotasMr. and Mrs. Frank J. DuffyMs. Jessica Dugan and Mr. Brendan CondonMr. and Mrs. Jeremy B. DurelMr. and Mrs. Walter R. DyerMr. and Mrs. John J. EbingerMr. and Mrs. Lloyd W. EdgerlyMr. and Mrs. James H. EdwardsMr. and Mrs. Arthur ElderMr. and Mrs. Frederick Eliot, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Rainer EngelMr. and Mrs. Cyrus Y. EngineerMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. EngleMr. and Mrs. Irving EppsDr. and Mrs. Yener S. ErozanMs. Krista Evans and Mr. Joseph ProstrednyMs. Pam Evans and Ms. Juls DickersonMrs. Sherrill M. FachetMs. Billie Jo FakeSharon FaloneyMr. Christopher Falzone and Ms. Juliette T. LecomteMr. and Mrs. Ramy FayedMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey F. FeidelbergMr. Alexander D. L. Ferguson and Ms. Anita GarrettMs. Karrie Fields and Ms. Stephanie Glasscock

Mr. and Mrs. Tom FischerMs. Lauren Fiset Novak and Mr. Peter FisetMr. and Mrs. Andrew J. FitzsimonsMr. and Mrs. Ray FlannaganMr. and Mrs. Bruce W. FlemingMs. Jean Fleming and Ms. Paulette JonesMr. Chris Flowers and Ms. Kim HawkinsMr. Reginald Flowers and Dr. Crystal Simpson-FlowersMs. Bridey Flynn and Mr. Joseph MeisnerMr. and Mrs. J. Mark FoertschMr. and Mrs. John FogganMr. and Mrs. David ForrerMr. and Mrs. John FortierMr. and Mrs. Rodney W. FrameDana and Wendy FrankMr. Paul FrankMr. and Mrs. John C. FrederickMr. and Mrs. Brian FrederickMr. and Mrs. Brian C. FreemanMr. and Mrs. Lou FriedmanKen FrenchMr. Alfred L. FreundMr. and Mrs. Christopher FrinkMs. Jean M. Fronapfel and Mr. James R. PeckMr. and Mrs. Herman F. FronefieldMr. Mark FulchinoMr. and Mrs. Timothy P. FunkMr. and Mrs. Ronald L. FurlongDr. and Mrs. James M. FurukawaMr. and Mrs. Manoj GandhiMr. and Mrs. Fernando J. GarciaDr. and Mrs. Ivan H. GarciaMr. and Mrs. Stephen G. GardnerMs. Denise M. Gargan and Mr. Ron GallagherMr. Scott GarrettMr. and Mrs. Neal R. GarverickMs. Helen M. Gasper and Mr. Joseph G. DuklewskiMr. and Mrs. Luis GatillonMr. and Mrs. Brian K. Geiger Ms. Sandra Levi GerstungMr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Getschel, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Keith E. GetterDr. and Mrs. Robert H. GetzenbergMr. and Mrs. Todd GillespieMr. Marc GioglioMr. and Mrs. Spike GjerdeMr. and Mrs. Lowell GlazerDr. and Mrs. Robert GoberMr. and Mrs. Kent A. GobleMs. Patricia E. and Karen GoebertDr. and Mrs. Edward GoldbergMr. and Mrs. Ned D. GoldbergMr. and Mrs. Evan GoldmanConnie Parr GoldsmithDr. Soorita Goorah and Mr. Dhaneshwar GhuraMr. and Mrs. Douglas A. GordonMr. and Mrs. Matthew GotlinMr. Bhanu GoudaMr. and Mrs. Dale E. GoughDr. and Mrs. David A. GrangerMs. April Gray and Ms. Doris StoverMr. and Mrs. John Greeley, Jr.Dr. Bert F. Green, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Philip GreenMr. and Mrs. Grant GreenMr. and Mrs. Robert S. GreenbergMs. Mary K. GreenblattDr. Gail T. Griffin and Mr. Kenneth A. BertramMr. and Mrs. Kevin A GronerMr. George Grose and Ms. Amy MachtMr. and Mrs. Gorden E. GrovenMr. and Mrs. Matthew D. GrunerMr. and Mrs. Ira GubernickMs. Dorothy M. Guldin and Mr. George CassidyMs. Linda C. Gundersen and Mr. Joseph P. SmootMr. Erich K. Hahn and Ms. Teresa D. FawleyMs. J. Theresa HaleyMr. and Mrs. H. Bard HalladayMr. Eric Hamill and Ms. Ariane E. CerlenkoMr. and Mrs. James T. HandaMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Hanna, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Matt HannenMr. and Mrs. Bryan R. HansenMr. David Harak and Ms. Jamie EdwardsThe Harley FamilyMr. and Mrs. Charles F. Harple, IIIMr. and Mrs. Leon HarrisMr. Steven Harris and Mr. Benjamin HarrisMr. and Mrs. Brian HartmanMr. and Mrs. John R. HaugeMr. and Mrs. Glenn S. HawkinsMr. and Mrs. Michael HayesHays-Groppe FamilyMs. Connie Heckman and Ms. Diana L ShollMr. and Mrs. Kevin M. HeerdtMr. and Mrs. Patrick E. HeimMr. and Mrs. Will S. HelfeldtDr. and Mrs. Donald A. HendersonMr. and Mrs. Randall R. HenggelerDr. and Mrs. Robert G. HennessyMr. and Mrs. Marshall HensleeMr. and Mrs. Douglas HepferMessrs. Edgar J. and Guy E. HermanMs. Debra HerrmannJean and Harry HetheringtonMr. and Mrs. Stuart HettlemanMr. and Mrs. Gregory S. HillMr. Ashwin Hirani and Ms. Nicole DarnallMr. and Mrs. Mike HochsteinMr. and Mrs. Brian D. HolbrookMr. and Mrs. Nicholas HolickyMr. and Mrs. Robert C. HolmanMrs. Lisa HowardDr. and Mrs. Paul W. HoweyMr. and Mrs. Andrew C. HubbertMr. and Mrs. Erwin HuberMr. and Mrs. James G. Hudec, Jr.Jerry and Cindy HuesmanMr. and Mrs. R. H. HueyMr. and Mrs. Michael B. HughesMr. Nik Hughes and Ms. Phyllis M. RobinsonMs. Clare Stoner HumeMr. and Mrs. James HuntMr. and Mrs. Roger A. HuntMr. Matthew Hyndman and Ms. Claire WickettMr. and Mrs. Robert Ingram

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Ms. Krista A. Ingram and Ms. Alice IngramInternational Services and Advisors, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Tom JacobsDr. Troy A. Jacobs and Dr. Kawsar R. TalaatMr. Kevin Jagh and Mr. Kyle FrostMr. and Mrs. Mark Jantz Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Jaynes IIIMr. and Mrs. David JenkinsMr. and Mrs. David L. JenningsMr. and Mrs. Mark JerdeMr. Sunil Jethani and Ms. Ramesh KakwaniMr. Bruce E. Johnson and Ms. Cynthia L. SteinkampMr. and Mrs. H. Scott JohnsonMr. Orlan M. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Michael C. JonesMr. and Mrs. Jeff M. JonesDr. and Mrs. Raymond T. JonesMs. Hildegard N. JorgensenMr. and Mrs. Anthony A. JosephMr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Jubilee, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James E. JuddMr. Thomas G. Judkins and Ms. Laura A. JudkinsMr. and Mrs. Woo Y. JungDr. Karen M. KabatMr. and Mrs. William KaczorowskiMr. and Mrs. Andrew KaganDr. and Mrs. Murray A. KalishThomas E. Kaltz and Mary Ellen KaltzMr. Vishnu V. R. Kanala and Ms. Saradavineela KuppireddyDr. and Mrs. Michael H. KaneDr. and Mrs. Harry KaplanDr. Jefferson J. Katims and Dr. Starr L. Parsons-KatimsJoel and Wendy KatzMr. and Mrs. Ali KazemzadehMr. Nathan R. Keller and Ms. Katrina M. PtakowskiMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. KellerMr. and Mrs. Francis X. KellyMr. and Mrs. Richard F. KemperMr. and Mrs. John KendraMr. and Mrs. Jamie KendrickMr. and Mrs. Sean KennedyMs. Sharon G. Kenyon and Mr. Charles E. KrammerMr. and Mrs. Charles KernanMr. Paul Kidd and Ms. Alison L. LoughranMr. Christopher Kim and Ms. Jane LeeMr. and Mrs. Patrick F. KindelanMr. and Mrs. Steven King Ms. Karen Kingsbury and Ms. Stephanie WilliamsDr. and Mrs. William J. Kinnard, Jr.Ms. Georgette D. Kiser and Ms. Annie ThompsonMr. Philip E. KleinMr. Jesse Knapp and Ms. Sarah KnappMs. Amalia R. Knick and Mr. Michael J. MahalaMr. and Mrs. Brian KnightonMr. and Mrs. Nick KohoutMr. and Mrs. Robert G Korbeck, Sr.Mr. Srinivas Kosaraju and Ms. Bhavani ParvathaneniMr. and Mrs. Francis L. KraftMr. and Mrs. Charles KramerMr. and Mrs. James KretchmanDan J. KrollMr. and Mrs. Roger KuehlMr. and Mrs. Mahesh Kukata

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Mr. William Maciejewski and Dr. Michelle DoneganMr. and Mrs. Gilbert MackallMs. Dawn M. Madak and Mr. Wesley R. JonesPaul and Anne MaddenMs. Anne Madison and Mr. Dave HeneberryMr. and Mrs. Mustafa MakhdoomMr. and Mrs. David MakowskiGina ManganaroMr. Ayaz Maniar and Mrs. Almira ContractorMr. and Mrs. Derek Eglinton MannerMr. and Mrs. Andrew MannesMr. and Mrs. Christopher B. ManthorneRuth MarderMr. and Mrs. Alan S. MargoliesMr. and Mrs. Kenneth MarienauDr. David H. Marlowe and Ms. Maria SnyderMr. and Mrs. John M. MarsdenMr. and Mrs. Monty MarshallMr. and Mrs. Peter MartinoMr. Greg Mason and Ms. Anita StrittmatterMr. and Mrs. Wink MatherMr. and Mrs. Carmel M. Matricciani, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Scott MattyMs. Diane L. Matuszak and Mr. Rodney H. SummerfordMr. and Mrs. Jacob MatzMr. and Mrs. Bruce R. MayerMr. James Maza and Ms. Dianne SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Ernest M. McCarter, IIIMs. Gianni McClain and Mr. Antonio ManzoMr. and Mrs. Stewart W. McClureMr. and Mrs. William McComasMr. and Mrs. Brian McCoyMs. Kimberly McCray and Ms. Gertrude McCrayMr. and Mrs. Paul W. McCullaghMr. and Mrs. John A. McDonald IIMr. and Mrs. James M. McEachernMr. and Mrs. Matthew McErleanMr. Daniel McGarrity and Mrs. Venus HarrisMr. and Mrs. Steven McGlynnMs. Patricia M. McGuiggan and Mr. Mark O. RobbinsMr. and Mrs. Michael McGuire, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Graham McPhailMr. and Mrs. David L. Meadows IIIMr. Ravi Medithe and Ms. Naga Shilpa KoduriMr. and Mrs. Louis A. Meilink, Jr.Mr. Arthur Merceron and Mrs. Malinda LongMr. and Mrs. Thomas MeyerMr. and Mrs. Steve M. MeyersDr. and Mrs. Ramakant M. MhatreMr. and Mrs. Christopher J. MietlickiMr. and Mrs. Howard A. MilimanMr. and Mrs. Wesley P. MillardMr. and Mrs. Fred MillerMs. Marty Miller and Mrs. Karen HenchMr. and Mrs. Patrick H. MillerMs. Terry A. Miller and Mr. Michael A. GonzalezMr. and Mrs. Bryant MillsMr. Jeffrey Mills and Mr. William TrailMr. and Mrs. John G. MintiensMr. and Mrs. Howard L. MiskimonMr. and Mrs. Mark W. MohlmannMr. and Mrs. Joshua S. MolesMr. and Mrs. Malik N. Momin

Karen and John Moniz and FamilyMr. and Mrs. Andrew D. MooreMr. and Mrs. Joshua MooreDr. and Mrs. Donald A. MorrisonMr. Edgardo Mosqueira and Ms. Cecilia VillegasMr. and Mrs. John MoyMr. and Mrs. Brian L. MuellerMs. Kim Muhammad and Ms. Rebekah NicholsonMr. and Mrs. Randall R. MullenMs. Sally Munemitsu and Mr. William HanMr. and Mrs. Fletcher M. MunterLieutenant Colonel and Mrs. George R. MurnyakMr. and Mrs. Roland MurphyMr. and Mrs. Charles T. MyersMr. and Mrs. Thomas MyersMr. and Mrs. Michael D. MyersMr. and Mrs. Jerome F. MyersMr. and Mrs. Matthew MyersMr. Michael C. Myranuk, Sr. and Ms. Alysha GaryantesMs. Annette E. Nadeau and Ms. Veronique NadeauNational Aquarium in Baltimore’s Friday A Dive TeamMs. Kajal Navyar and Mr. Sharad BaranwalDiane and Irvin NaylorKent and Anne Neibaur and Kendra BartonMr. and Mrs. Richard S. NelsonMr. and Mrs. Peter E. NeperudMs. Christy Nguyen and Ms. Jessica NguyenMr. and Mrs. Alok C. NigamMr. and Mrs. Timothy NoheMr. Stephen J. NolanMs. Marieann North and Mr. Garland E. ThornburgMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. NotoMr. and Mrs. Charles NoxonDr. Andrew J. O’Beirne and Ms. Patricia B. ShraderMr. and Mrs. Sean D. O’BrienMr. and Mrs. James O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. Andrew F. Oechsler, Jr.Ms. Josie O’Gara and Mr. Stephen HuddlestonDr. and Mrs. Harry A. OkenMr. and Mrs. Todd OliverMr. Olusegun Olukoga and Ms. Abimdoola ColeMr. and Mrs. John O’NeillMr. and Mrs. Timothy O’ShaughnessyMr. and Mrs. Brian O’SullivanMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. OuthwaiteMr. and Mrs. Jason OwensMr. and Mrs. Henry OwsleyMr. and Mrs. Thomas Owusu-SakyiMs. Laura PacanowskyMr. and Mrs. Charles R. PackanDr. and Mrs. David M. PaigeDr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. PakulaMr. and Mrs. George PalmMr. and Mrs. Richard W. PalmerMr. and Mrs. Matthew PapeMr. and Mrs. Drew H. ParaMr. and Mrs. Javier PardoDr. and Mrs. Adrian E. ParkNicole ParkerMr. Eric ParrMr. and Mrs. Tom ParsonsCatherine Schuster PascaleMr. Rajkumar Patel and Mr. Dipkumar Patel

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew PattersonMr. and Mrs. Richard M. PattersonMr. and Mrs. Gary L. Paveza, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Walter PayneMr. and Mrs. Eric PearsonMs. Alejandra Pedraza and Ms. Veronica SoteloMr. and Mrs. Rich PenderMr. Gregg E. Petersen and Ms. Shirley ReddochMs. Janet Lynn Petrovia and Ms. Janet B. KivettJames PettitMr. and Mrs. Michael C. PhalenMr. and Mrs. Michael L. PhamMr. John G. Phippen and Ms. Susan BurgessDr. and Mrs. Richard N. Pierson IIIMs. Tania Pinto and Ms. Martha GonzalezMr. and Mrs. Philip PolettiMark and Joanne PollakMr. and Mrs. Michael PorayMichael PoskoMr. and Mrs. David L. PostelnekThe P.R.F.B. Charitable FoundationMr. Michael and Dr. Nancy ProvianoMs. Julia Pulzone and Mr. Michael MarshallMr. William Pun and Ms. Winny CheungMr. and Mrs. Matthew PurdyMr. Randal K. Quarles and Ms. C. Hope EcclesMr. and Mrs. John RaadMr. and Mrs. Thomas RaffertyMr. and Mrs. Keith RahnMr. and Mrs. Ronald R. RahornMr. and Mrs. William J. RamseyDr. Russell Raney and Ms. Christine NielsenMs. Debra Rapaport and Ms. Shari HawtofMr. and Mrs. Leonard RaskinMr. and Mrs. Richard G. RathmannMr. and Mrs. Ron P. ReaganG. Edward Reahl, Jr., M.D.Mr. and Mrs. David E. RedmanEdith A. RedmilesMr. and Mrs. Bradley M. ReedMr. and Mrs. Michael L. ReedMr. and Mrs. Edward ReichMr. and Mrs. John F. ReillyMr. and Mrs. Henry G. ReinhardtMr. and Mrs. Beau J. RennertMarilyn F. RhodoviMr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Rice IIMr. and Mrs. Brad RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Mike RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Michael B. RidgeMr. and Mrs. Michael L. RieblingBetty Ann Rigney and Louis F. MarinelliMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. RineerMs. Marisa M. Rivas Ehrlich and Ms. Denise RivasMr. and Mrs. Dan L. RizzoMr. Russell RobertsonRosemary RocheMr. and Mrs. Matthew L. RocheMr. and Mrs. Marty RockMr. and Mrs. Stephen RodocanachiMr. and Mrs. Libaniel RodriguezMr. Andrew Rodriquez and Ms. Mary NovotnyJulia Rolfe

Mr. and Mrs. Saul E. RomeroMr. and Mrs. Benjamin RosenquistMr. and Mrs. Christopher RossDr. Anastasia Rowland-Seymour and Mr. Phillip

Rowland-SeymourDr. and Mrs. Bernard RubinMr. Richard Rubin and Mrs. Kathleen SweeneyLT. COL. and Mrs. Robert D. RumbaughMr. and Mrs. David RutledgeMr. and Mrs. Daniel J. RymanMr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. RytterMs. Melanie Sabra and Ms. Kris KurtzMr. and Mrs. Leon J. SadowskiDr. and Mrs. Marvin M. SagerMr. and Mrs. Minhaj T. SaidMr. and Mrs. Michael SamesMr. and Mrs. Frank T. SampleMr. Mark Sanchez and Ms. Rachel SalasMr. and Mrs. Monte SanchezMr. Leonard C. Sandelli and Ms. Ana SosaMs. Deanna B. Sandstrom and Ms. Michelle LimaMr. and Mrs. Lynn SawyerMs. Alton ScarboroughMr. and Mrs. Ronald H. SchackDr. Adam Schiavi and Dr. Shari SchiaviSahar, Mark, Nathan, and Anna Dawisha-SchillingMr. and Mrs. Rob E. SchillingMr. Paul H. SchindelarMr. and Mrs. David SchmidtDr. and Mrs. Charles L. SchneeMr. Mark Schol and Ms. Angela LewisMr. and Mrs. Stephen SchoolsMr. and Mrs. Matthew SchubertMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey SchulteLieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Douglas P. SchultzMr. and Mrs. Darryl E. SchumakerMr. and Mrs. Maurice SchwartzMr. Robert Schweitzer and Ms. Shannon SullivanMr. and Mrs. Astley ScottMr. and Mrs. Stephen T. ScottMs. Akiba Scroggins and Mr. Thomas R. PerryMr. and Mrs. Eric D. SeamanMr. and Mrs. Stephen T. SearsMs. Theresa Sefcik and Mr. Craig StoneMr. and Mrs. Todd SekundiakMr. and Mrs. Charles SeubertMr. and Mrs. Douglas K. ShamlinMr. and Mrs. Eric T. SharpMr. and Mrs. Ernest SharpMs. Charlotte ShermanMr. and Mrs. Noah ShepardsonMr. and Mrs. Walter R. Shock, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kerry SholleyMr. and Mrs. Thomas C. ShultzMr. and Mrs. John T. Siegel, Jr.Ms. Angie Marie SiegartMr. and Mrs. Patrick SiffermannDr. and Mrs. Robert A. SikorskiMr. and Mrs. Paul SilbermanMs. C. Lynne Silverman and Ms. Debra L. KrollMr. and Mrs. Harris J. SilverstoneDr. Eric Simball and Dr. Jan M. KoppelmanMr. and Mrs. John Simms

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Mr. and Mrs. Byron R. SimsMr. and Mrs. Paul SingerMr. and Mrs. Steven SisneyMr. Gregory T. Skalla and Ms. Christine ManuelianMr. and Mrs. Chris SlaughterMs. Carole SmallMr. Scott M. SmileyMs. Carolann Smith and Ms. Michele ForesterMr. and Mrs. Paul T. SmithMr. and Mrs. Jeffery B. SmithDr. and Mrs. Lex B. SmithMr. and Mrs. Mark A. SmithMs. Meredith J. SmithDr. Annette E. Snyder and Ms. Nzinga I. SnyderMs. Linda Solano and Ms. Holly SolanoMr. and Mrs. Jason SotoMr. Joseph Soza and Ms. Nelly MorrisMr. Jack Spector and Ms. Janet RosenfeldMs. Arlene B. Speller and Ms. Sheree J. BaileyMr. and Mrs. Thomas M. SpenceMr. and Mrs. Dwayne A. SpillerMr. Philip H. Spotts and Ms. Wendy E. PeifferMr. and Mrs. William R. StabnowMr. and Mrs. Walter StahrMr. and Mrs. Steven StanleyStarkey FoundationMs. Bernadette Steele and Mr. John W. DaberkowMr. and Mrs. Mike StephensMr. and Mrs. Michael SternThomas F. SternerMr. and Mrs. Andrew StevensRon and Judy StiffMr. Robert P. StockmanMr. and Mrs. Jim R. StolarskiDr. and Mrs. George C. StoneMs. Oksana StowbunenkoLeslie and John StranfordMr. and Mrs. Andrew D. StrawbridgeMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. StriedlMr. and Mrs. Luke S. StrohmMr. and Mrs. Neal E. SullivanMr. Benjamin Sussan and Ms. Karen KinkelMr. and Mrs. Sanjay SwaniMr. and Mrs. Lydon J. SwartzendruberMr. and Mrs. William S. TalbottMr. and Mrs. Glenn TappMr. and Mrs. John P. TartalMr. and Mrs. Larry A. TastoMr. and Mrs. Eric TaswellMs. Pamela W. Tate and Mr. Patrick CookMr. and Mrs. Patrick A. TaylorMr. and Mrs. Sanford V. TeplitzkyDr. and Mrs. Byron S. TepperMr. David ThompsonMs. Lori ThompsonMr. Thomas ThrasherMs. Ginna Tiernan and Mr. Stuart ClarkeMr. Kerry Tiffin and Ms. Erin AuerMrs. Mary Donnell TilghmanMr. and Mrs. David S. TillmanMr. and Mrs. Curt A. TilmesMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. TobinMr. and Mrs. George Tolley, III

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne ToomeyMr. and Mrs. Christopher TorresMr. Eduardo Torres and Mr. Carlos RiveraMr. and Mrs. Bryan TownsendMr. and Mrs. Stephen H. TranMr. and Mrs. Tim TreglownMr. and Mrs. Mark TrimbleMr. and Mrs. Charles TrippMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey K. TrollMr. Ernest Tsao and Ms. Anna ChenMs. Papapit Tuchinda and Thanin WechapinanDr. and Mrs. Frank TurnerMr. and Mrs. Brian C. TurrallHenry and Debbie TyrangielMr. and Mrs. Kevin R. TysonMs. Vanessa Ung and Ms. Genevieve UngMr. and Mrs. Joseph UrbanMs. Monica Vaca and Mr. Aaron EvenMr. Michael Vadella and Ms. Amy GallagherMr. and Mrs. Mark VaselkivMr. and Mrs. Michael VennMr. and Mrs. Ryan VervackMr. and Mrs. Kelly VestMr. and Mrs. John F. VranaMr. and Mrs. Robert WadeMr. and Mrs. Timothy A. WaireMs. Karen Waldrip and Mr. Brandon SipesMr. and Mrs. Russell S. WaldronMr. Charles WalkerMr. and Mrs. Frederick D. WalkerMr. and Mrs. David Wayne WallaceMr. Timothy M. WallingtonMr. and Mrs. Brian WalshMargaret and Patrick WalshMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Warmke, PhDDr. Lindsay Warren & Dr. Christopher JonesMr. and Mrs. Paul WashartMrs. Caroline Waterman and Ms. Laura B. SyronEdwin WattsMr. and Mrs. Dwayne WeaverMs. Margaret Webbert and Mr. Michael PlaistedMr. Geoffrey R. WeigleMr. and Mrs. Ernest R. WeismanMr. and Mrs. Stephen WellsDr. and Mrs. Ted F. Wells-GreenMr. and Mrs. George J. WelteMr. and Mrs. William WendlerDr. and Mrs. Roland W. WentworthMr. and Mrs. Tyler WentzMr. and Mrs. Dean WetherbyMs. Carol Jann WhippoAdelaide and Duncan WhitakerMs. Betty Ann WhiteMr. and Mrs. Cliff WhiteMr. and Mrs. Travis WhiteMr. and Mrs. William M. WhiteMr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. WhiteheadMs. Dawnette Whitehill and Ms. Mary E. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Randall WhitmanDr. Robert and Mrs. Michaele B. WicksMr. and Mrs. Charles R. WilkersMr. and Mrs. Robert Willey, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce T. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Walter WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Norman A. Willox, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Brian WilsonMr. and Mrs. Clinton S. WinchesterMr. Andrew M. Winick and Ms. Barbara JonesMr. Lawrence WinklerMr. and Mrs. Bradford D. WintersMr. and Mrs. Roger WirinMr. and Mrs. Curtis WitherowMr. and Mrs. Thomas WittMr. and Mrs. Angelo WittenCommander and Mrs. Charles S. WittenDr. and Mrs. Raymond A. WittstadtMr. and Mrs. David WolfkillMr. and Mrs. John WolkMr. and Mrs. Ronnie E. WrightMr. and Mrs. Andrew WuDr. Morgan J. Dove and Mrs. Karin M. WurttembergerMr. and Mrs. Matthew WyskielMr. Andrew Yates and Ms. Judi HodgeHenry and Nancy YeePerry YehMr. and Mrs. James M. YontsMr. and Mrs. Lester YoungMr. and Mrs. Jason D. YoungJean YoungMr. and Mrs. Charles YowellMr. Christopher M. Zarnosky and Ms. Jessica SoldowMr. and Mrs. Michael ZimmermanMr. and Mrs. Michael S. ZimmermanMr. and Mrs. Michael ZolandzMr. and Mrs. David Zwick

EMPLOYEE APPEALThe following National Aquarium employees provided financial support to the organization through our employee appeal:

Jennifer Durkin AikenDonna AustinTracy L. BiebesheimerSuzanne BoyleKyle L. CarterMargaret ChenaultDavid ChristopherMelanie C. ClarkJack CoverJennifer DittmarJessica DonahueSandra E. EricksonLiz EvansVicki FabiyiKathy Siegfried FullerRachel GaitherPat GaitleyMarnie GreigCarl HackermanJoe HarberStephanie J. HarptBruce HoffbergerNancy A. Hotchkiss

Bonnie HowellPaula KatzBill KlineRichard A. LernerFran LewisToinyetta McGeeBrenda McLaughlinLinda M. MichalskiTina MillerChristina MoonMichelle MurphyRob ParkerScott PerichKatrina F. PerrySue PfaffLaura PolacekDonna Guba PriceChristina RomanoSuzanne RothrockRachel M. RoundtreeCorrine SalinTeresa SlaterRichard S. SnaderDiane E. StanleyEve StelzerRosalyn D. StewartDonald TestermanLorrie A. VoytekBeth WalkJeffrey WalstrumAngela E. WeemsPolly Yanick

GRANTSFoundations, corporations and government entities sustain the Aquarium’s programs and defray our operating expenses through philanthropic gifts, contracts and cooperative agreements.

$100,000 AND ABOVEBaltimore County Executive, County Council, and

Commission on Arts and SciencesCharles T. Bauer FoundationMaryland Energy AdministrationMaryland State Department of Education National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

$50,000-$99,999The William Randolph Hearst FoundationThe M&T Charitable Foundation

$25,000-$49,999Constellation Energy Group FoundationThe Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation, Inc.Howard County Government/Howard County

Arts CouncilLaVerna Hahn Charitable TrustT. Rowe Price Associates Foundation, Inc.

$15,000-$24,999AEGON/Transamerica Foundation.Baltimore Community FoundationBetty Lee and Dudley Digges Memorial FundLegg Mason, Inc.Northrop GrummanU.S. Army Corps of Engineers

$10,000-$14,999The Curtis and Edith Munson FoundationThe David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation, Inc.Macy’s FoundationMargaret A. Cargill FoundationMetLife FoundationShared Earth FoundationTravelers FoundationThe Wachovia Foundation

$5,000-$9,999Bunting Family FoundationDominion FoundationE.C. Wareheim FoundationFrank M. Ewing Foundation, Inc.The Herbert Bearman FoundationThe John Ben Snow Memorial TrustMaryland Environmental ServiceNational Environmental Education FoundationPriority One ServicesRoyal Bank of Canada FoundationSodexoTarget StoresVenable Foundation

$1,000-$4,999Anne Arundel County GovernmentChesapeake Bay TrustChildren’s Fresh Air Society FundClarence and Anne Dillon Dunwalke TrustCSX CorporationThe Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation, Inc.Eliasberg Family FoundationEnterprise Rent-A-Car FoundationFrank Family Foundation FundThe Goldsmith Family Foundation, Inc.International Paper FoundationJohn J. Leidy FoundationKinder Morgan FoundationLord Baltimore Capital CorporationMars FoundationNordstrom, Inc.Pet Care TrustThe Phase FoundationThe Rathmann Family FoundationScripps Howard FoundationUSiConnectsThe Weissner Foundation for Children, Inc.W. R. Grace Foundation

UP TO $999Friends of Eastern Neck, Inc.Mid-Atlantic Marine Education AssociationStarlight Foundation

SPECIAL PROJECTSWe are grateful to the following individual donors who provided or pledged financial support of $250 or more for a special project at the National Aquarium during 2009.

Ms. Penny Bank and Jarrett Bank ByrnesMr. Richard M. BasocoBallard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLPDr. Leigh A. ClaytonMr. and Mrs. Richard DonahueMr. and Mrs. John D. GoodenowMary and Harold GraulJeffrey and Randolph Kiefer FamiliesMr. Robert S. Maslin IIIMr. and Mrs. Arthur ModellMs. Heather L. OliveiraThe Park SchoolDavid Pittenger and Twig GeorgeMr. and Mrs. William C. RamsayRam’s Head TavernMs. Audrey C. WebsterThe Winner Distributing CompanyDr. Michael and Mrs. Mary Wise

MEMORIALS Gifts were made in memory of the following loved ones:

PFC Jennifer CreeLeona R. DavisRobert T. FischerVirginia Mae FischerHarold A. Gell, Jr.Ryan GribbinMary J. Heisse Howard JachmanElaine LessencoLinda Luther Brian MeiseChad MuehlhauserDaniel R. Schimmel

HONORARIA Gifts were made in honor of the following loved ones:

Alexander BillsDavid BonnichsenMatthew Steven Del GrossoMr. and Mrs. Tom FischerFred FisherMegan GeidnerShirley GrimesEmma JohnsonKristi KunkelSarah Rachel RosenblattBeth and Mitch WalkThe Wagner/Doyle/Fairchild/Kidd Families

ENDOWED FUNDS The National Aquarium wishes to give special recognition and appreciation to those benefactors who had the foresight and interest to create these endowed funds:

The Endowment for the Marjorie Lynn Bank Lecture Series

The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Aquatic Education Endowment Fund

The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation Marine Accessions Fund

Marion Bowers MemorialThe Gary Gallo Fund for the Preservation of

Marine MammalsThe Henry Hall Endowment Fund James C. McBride Endowment for Managerial and

Professional ExcellenceA. Carter Middendorf Environmental Research FundA. Carter Middendorf Library Fund

LEGACY GIFTS Legacy gifts may include bequests, insurance policies, trusts, charitable annuities or other planned giving vehicles. We are thankful to these individuals who have let us know that the National Aquarium is included in their estate plans:

Anonymous (3)Mrs. C. Selma CartonMr. Charles E. Herget, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Leonard HorwitsMr. Richard E. HugMs. Judith L. KressigMr. and Mrs. Richard H. Livesey IIIMr. Robert S. Maslin IIIMiss A. Carter MiddendorfRichard H. SchwartzMs. Marian B. SmithHelene R. SwearerMrs. Margaret C. Taylor

AQUADOPTS Animal “adoptions” support the care and feeding of the National Aquarium’s collection. The following made gifts of $100 or more in support of the program, or had gifts made in their name:

Anonymous (4)Michael AdamsMr. Joseph AndreseMarcella BatsonKristen BellDavid BonnichsenBrownie Troop #4390Polly BurkertGale CarlosMr. and Mrs. Raymond D. CookMr. and Mrs. John C. Cooper IIIHannah and Rebecca Davis

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Marie DawsonAlexis ForsytheGarnet Valley Middle SchoolMargaret GillGlenelg Country SchoolGregory HeigerLewis HubbardAnna Marie KreishmanDr. William KriegerJennifer Lamb & The Sea Turtle Pre-K ClassDaniell LeipplyMrs. McAndrew’s Dolphin ClassMs. Mary McKimMadison MillerTaylor MillerNational Maritime Center Sea TurtlesAshton ObitzLee PaylorAdi ReukgauerRiver Hill Community Association, Inc.Ellen ScangoJustin E. ScangoMolly SchneiderEmma SelbyAnna SentzMr. and Mrs. Walter Shock, Jr.Gil ShokekMr. Dan Shultz & Ms. Phoebe CanakisMs. Kathy SmithGregory SoreTrish WilliamsLisabeth WilliamsonLori Yates

GIFTS IN KIND The following organizations and individuals have made non-cash gifts of goods or services in support of the Aquarium and its programs:

Alene Fisk, Ph.D., PCMr. Roger BacharachBlue Sky Management, LLCEmporer Aquatics, Inc.Institute of Museum and Library ServicesMs. Toinyetta Y. McGeeMs. Millicent NazelrodMr. Dan NoarDr. Dan PetrusShark Trust WinesShepherd Electric SupplyShrader Electric

MATCHING GIFTS The following organizations have generously matched their employees’ gifts to the National Aquarium:

The Abell Foundation, Inc.AT&T FoundationAXA FoundationBank of America

GE FoundationGlaxoSmithKline FoundationIBM CorporationJM Zell Partners Ltd.PepsiCo Foundation, Inc.T. Rowe Price Associates Foundation, Inc.

CORPORATE MEMBERS Through membership, corporations support our initiatives while creating a special way for their employees and clients to explore the Aquarium.

CORPORATE CIRCLENorthrop Grumman Electronic SystemsSodexo

EXECUTIVE PARTNERThe Black & Decker CorporationM&T BankMorgan StanleyUnder Armour

MANAGING PARTNERAEGON USA, Inc.ARAMARK CorporationBD Diagnostic SystemsThe Classic Catering PeopleDeutsche Bank Alex. BrownH&S BakeryLaureate Education, Inc.McCormick & Company, Inc.Procter & Gamble CosmeticsT. Rowe PriceTremont Suite HotelsVerizon Maryland, Inc.W.R. Grace & Co.

BUSINESS PARTNERAAI CorporationAdvanced RadiologyAllied Waste Industries, Inc.American Sugar Refining, Inc.American Trading and Production CorporationAmerican Urological AssociationArchdiocese of BaltimoreAscend One CorporationBallard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLPBaltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.The Baltimore Life Insurance CompanyBaltimore Marriott WaterfrontThe Baltimore Sun Media GroupCambridge Information Group, Inc.Caplan Bros. Glass Co.CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Inc.Carroll Independent Fuel Co.Carrollton BankCatholic CharitiesCentury EngineeringChesapeake Biological Laboratories, Inc.The Children’s House at Johns HopkinsCitiFinancialComfort Link

Constellation EnergyCorporate Office Properties TrustD & H Distributing CompanyDLA Piper US LLPErnst & Young, LLPGeneral Dynamics – OTS Employees Activities CommitteeGeneral Motors CorporationGKV CommunicationsGoodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLPHarbor Group ManagementHenry H. Lewis Contractors, LLCHeritage Properties, Inc.Hodes, Ulman, Pessin and Katz, P.A.Howard Community CollegeHyatt Regency BaltimoreInjured Workers’ Insurance FundKernan Orthopaedics & RehabilitationKnorr Brake CorporationKPMG LLPLockheed Martin Main Street Veterinary HospitalMcCormick HVPMECU of Baltimore, Inc.MercerMerritt Properties, LLCNCASOld Mutual US Life GroupPhillips Harborplace Seafood RestaurantPNC BankPompeian, Inc.PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPrime RetailProcter & Gamble CosmeticsProvident BankR.E. Michel Company, Inc.RBC Wealth ManagementREIT Management and Research LLCRosemore, Inc.Rosenberg Martin Funk & Greenberg, LLPRummel, Klepper & KahlSaul Ewing LLPSemmes, Bowen & SemmesShapiro Sher Guinot & SandlerShire PharmaceuticalsStruever Bros. Eccles & Rouse, Inc.Sun Products CorporationSunTrust BankSysco Food Services of BaltimoreUnilever Best Foods North AmericaUnited Parcel Service – LaurelUnited States Gypsum CompanyUnited Way of Central MarylandUniversity Specialty HospitalURS CorporationVenable LLPThe Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanyWilliams Scotsman, Inc.Wolters Kluwer HealthZurich Small Business

ASSOCIATE PARTNERAcadia Windows & Doors, Inc.Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC

Adell Plastics, Inc.Alliance, Inc.Anchor Title CompanyBaltimore Inner Harbor Hampton Inn & SuitesBB&TBlack Tie Services LLPBP Lubricants USA Inc.Broadview Apartments, LLCBrown AdvisoryCarnegie Institution of Washington – Department

of EmbryologyCitrus and Allied Essences, Inc.City Wide Management CompanyComm-Tronics, Inc.Connections AcademyConsolidated Insurance Center, Inc.Corridor Flooring Associates, LLCCreative Print GroupCytec Engineered Materials, Inc.Daft, McCune, & Walker, Inc.Danaher CorporationData-Prompt, Inc.Diageo Global SupplyE. John Schmitz & Sons, Inc.EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc.EISAI, Inc.Energetics, Inc.Forman, Inc.Gallagher Evelius & Jones LLPGBMC FoundationGiant Food LLCHAGEMEYER North America, Inc.Harbor Magic HotelsHarkins Builders, Inc.Heery International, Inc.Holiday Inn – Inner HarborHomewood General Contractors, Inc.Hord Coplan Macht, LLCHRH of Metropolitan WashingtonInterContinental Harbor Court BaltimoreJack’s Small Engine & Generator ServicesJacob S. Shapiro FoundationJohn S. Connor, Inc.Johns Hopkins RadiologyThe Joseph E. Shaner CompanyThe Joseph Mullan CompanyKovacs, Whitney & Associates, Inc.Kramon & Graham, P.A.Kunz, Inc.Lord Baltimore Capital CorporationMalin Group, LLCManekin, LLCMartin Marietta Magnesia Specialties, LLCMcGuireWoods LLPMGH Inc.Miles & Stockbridge P.C.National City Mortgage CorporationNLS Animal HealthPHH ArvalThe PMA GroupPrima Management Co.RCM&D, Inc.Renaissance Harborplace Hotel

Samuel Shapiro & Co., Inc.Shannon Business SystemsShawe & RosenthalSheraton Inner Harbor HotelSindler Family FoundationSouth River Consulting, LLCHarbor CruisesTCG Management CorporationThe Vane Brothers CompanyWest, A Thomson Reuters BusinessWheelabrator Baltimore LPWhiteford, Taylor and Preston, LLPThe Winner Distributing CompanyWittenbach Business Systems, Inc.

NATIONAL AQUARIUM WASHINGTON, DCWe gratefully acknowledge gifts received from the following donors during the 2009 fiscal year to the National Aquarium, Washington, DC:

$10,000 and upAnonymous (1)The Children’s Fund of Metropolitan WashingtonThe Curtis and Edith Munson FoundationLarry and Jane DroppaMARPAT FoundationMr. and Mrs. Ivan Selin

$1,000-$9,999Choice Hotels International Foundation, Inc.Ms. Jean A. CoyneDart Group II FoundationDimick FoundationExxonMobil FoundationRand and Cheryl GriffinGuest Services, Inc.The Henry Foundation The Kiplinger FoundationMr. and Mrs. B. Dwight PerryDave Pittenger and Twig GeorgeMr. Robert Ramin and Dr. Denise M. DeConciniMs. Martha H. Schumacher/Hazen Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. SmithVerizon FoundationMs. C. Elizabeth WagnerWashington Area Concierge AssociationPeter and Sondra Welles

$250-$999Mr. Christopher BrimerMr. and Mrs. Philip GallantMr. and Mrs. John D. GoodenowMr. Todd D. GrayJM Zell Partners, Ltd.Ms. Katharine MarshallMr. and Mrs. Robert NeumanMs. Marianela Peralta and Mr. Edward J. McCormackDon and Joan PettitMrs. Donna Guba PriceWorldwide Small Change Foundation, Inc

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Czarski, Mark C.Daboo, Kimberly R.Dahlenburg, Charmaine M.Daisey, ShannonDallis, Danielle N.Darr, MatthewDavis, Cynthia M.Davis, DeniseDavis III, Edward M.Davis, Johnsie D.Davis, MartiaDecker, Brady W.Dehart, Andrew H.Delaney, Sean P.Deller, StephanieDenney, Morgan W.Dial, Debra J.Dickson, Teryn J.Dittmar, JenniferDonahue, JessicaDonovan, MarkDorsey, Ronnie A.Dorsey, SheilaDow, Jeffrey M.Draa, AdamDreistadt, Thomas A.Dubose, JaQuanaDumas, RyanDurman, Nathan K.Durst-Whitaker, HollaceDuVal, Alison A.Dye, Demarus N.Eaton, ChristineEbbert, SuzanneEdwards, Fanetha N.Edwards, Nikita T.Edwards, Justin D.Eicholz, CharlesEllis, TierraElmore, MarcusEnoch, Reginald S.Erickson, Sandra E.Erwin, Shyra S.Espy, Emily H.Evans, ElizabethEvans, Rachel N.Evans, Shawn L.Fabiyi, Vicki O.Faitoute, Robin A.Feldman, Pia T.Fenn, Katherine E.Ferraro, Brigid R.Ferraro, DavidFerraro, Jennifer S.Fischer, WayneFitzpatrick, Beth

Florence, IvoryFlythe, NakiaFord, Karen V.Forges, LaurenFornah, MikhailaFrancis, DeloresFranz, Sarah A.Frederick, GeorgetteFriedman, MarniFuller, CharlesFuller, KathrynFuller, ThomasFurlong, Edward J.Gaeta, Kimberly A.Gaither, RachelGaitley, PatriciaGant, RuthGarcia, Geneve C.Garner, JustinGarris, TambrilleGebretsadik, Meseret Y.Gee, Michelle R.Gerhardt, JillianGerman, RussellGerman, SabrinaGerringer, NicoleGiarrusso, JennaGiedra, John H.Gill, Beth LaceyGinsburg, AllisonGiraldo, CarolinaGoddard, Jeffrey R.Goggins, FonteGoodenow, John D.Goodman, TamiGordon, Gerald J.Grall, George H.Green, Flora DeloresGreen, Jenna L.Green, Jordan M.Greene, William L.Greer, CharminiqueGreig, Margaret M.Gresser, JudyGriffin, RobinGunn, LindaHaa, Erikka V.Hackerman, Carl S.Hackley, JamesHadfield, CatherineHager, HollandHaley-Bowser, JenniferHall Jr., Bert A.Hamilton, A. AzephraHampton, JasmineHarabin, Richard

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Thornton, Dimeka S.Tobe, Elias M.Topping, JeffreyTossman, Eric H.Townes, Mykel N.Turner, Amber D.Tuxbury, Kathryn A.Ubbens, Mark A.Upman, Michael E.VanDeusen, Margaret C.Venghaus, Christopher J.Vislocky, Linda A.Voytek, Lorrie A.Walawender, Jeremiah J.Walk, Elisabeth P.Walker, EricWall, ThandoriaWallerich, EmilyWalstrum, Jeffrey A.Ward, JacquelineWashington, Victoria S.Watkins, Kharan W.Watson, LaketiaWatkins, SchwannWatkins, SakiaWatts, Brittnie D.Weadock, Deirdre A.Wethersby, Shawanda L.Weems, AngelaWegerski, AndrewWehner, RobertWehrle, KennethWeiss, Sumner S.Weldon, AmyWhetzel, Leah M.Whitaker, BrentWhitaker, Devin-DevayWhite-Tucker, JamiraWhite, AmberWhite, David B.Whitehead, Juan C.Wiggins, Kristal L.Wiggins, Warren J.Willett, Travis V.Willis, MeizonaWilson, Heidi N.Wilson, James Wilson, May C.Winchester, ReneéWinston, Keirra N.Woods, KimWorthington, LakeyshaWright, JasmineWright, Patrick C.Wyatt, Deborah M.

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16,000Mary Sidlowski

13,300Penny Bank

11,500 Deborah Clute

10,500Sally JohnsonJean Singman

10,000James Peters

9,000Ralph L. Adams

8,500Sidney AbramsTom Fischer Robert Nordeen

8,000William Harris, Jr.

7,500Carol BenfieldPatricia Venturino

7,000Selden Cooper

6,500Terri Shanks

6,000Leo AbernethyMichael JachelskiThomas Major

Carlton Treff, Sr.Edmund Truter

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5,000Mary Jane Simmons

4,500Richard CareyBill CarsonMyrian DiamondShirley GuyGordon HugginsMildred PfefferMarsha RosenbergJane Wilson

4,000Louis BrownHarry HelmlingerAnne LondonLillian MillerMiriam NathansonYvonne RoeDinny Stuelpnagel

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Edwin DickPaul Dixon, Jr.Gerry EmeryMark EverlineDennis FaberJoanne Faber Linda FallsThomas FullerElizabeth GegnerPhoebe GilchristJames GrayStephen HammondMarguerite HardingDaniel HigginsPamela HiggsRob JohnsonRobert JohnsonBud JonesYvonne JordanGregory KegginsWilliam KingLewis KozloskyKimberly KraeerPatricia KrasowskiGregory LangRobert LeeweJennifer LucasDavid LynchJanice MazurRobert McLaughlinKim NeumannIrene NewtonMichael O’ConnellAmanda PackCarol PimentalJay PorterfieldBetsy RathMary Anne RhoadesStephanie RichardsHelene RubinsteinRobert RyanMarilyn SachsJoanne ShumakerGordon SimaKenneth SimmonsPhyllis SmythElizabeth StanneRay SteinbergSunny SteinbergJames StofanPamela TateFrank ThomasLamont ThomasAmy TichElizabeth Wagner

Nina WallRobert WallerRuth WardWinona WareJohn Ware Andrew WegerskiGenie WesselMarilynn WilloughbyKathleen WolfePhil WujekWilliam Zobel

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