A focal point for community gatherings, the Lincoln Theatre offers year-

round activity including art house, independent, and foreign language films,

local theatre productions, events that celebrate the area’s cultural heritage,

community-based presentations, live performances, and more. The Art Bar

gallery shows the work of local artists year-round.

The Lincoln is a 490-seat theatre, built in 1926 in downtown Mount

Vernon. Dating from the “heyday” of movie palaces, it is a significant ar-

chitectural element in the downtown community. The Lincoln continues to

draw attention with its original Spanish-Moorish style architecture with

original murals, proscenium, and Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ. It is listed

on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The Lincoln serves

as a downtown Mount Vernon landmark and draws audiences from a popu-

lation of about 120,000 in Skagit County and over 400,000 in the Northwest

Washington region.

The theatre is owned by the City of Mount Vernon and is leased by the

Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation for $12 per year. The Lincoln Theatre

Center Foundation operates Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre and is

responsible for preservation and maintenance of the historic space (from the

walls in) as well as the theatre operations and programming.

The Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation was founded in 1987 and has

IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt status as well as Washington State

nonprofit corporate status. Without participation from the City of Mount

Vernon, the Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation would not be able to keep

the facility open and serving the community.

The Lincoln Theatre is able to fulfill its mission in the Skagit community

thanks to the support of a broad community: individuals, foundations,

governments, and businesses. The Lincoln is operated by a small staff and

a large cadre of volunteers, including a Board of Directors who dedicate

themselves to the Lincoln’s success and its important role in community

life.

LINCOLN

THEATRE

CENTER

FOUNDATION

Annual Report

Fiscal Year

2014 July 1, 2013 —

June 30, 2014

Lincoln Theatre Center

Foundation’s Mission

To entertain, inform and

inspire our diverse community

through cinema, live

performance and educational

programs while preserving

the historic Lincoln Theatre.

Attendance

In FY 2014, nearly 19,000 people

purchased tickets for films and

events at the Lincoln Theatre. An

estimated 7,000 people attended free

events at the Lincoln, such as com-

munity events and school day play

performances.

Movies (weekly as well as special

showings) 43 films with more than

155 film showings brought in 9,938

people. This year’s films included a

wide variety: 12 Years a Slave, The

Book Thief, Blue Jasmine, Philo-

mena, Gravity and Nebraska to

name a few.

Live Events (such as International

Guitar Night, Tingstad & Rumbel

and Celtic Yuletide) 9 events had

2,189 in the audience.

HD Broadcasts (such as Met

Opera in HD and NT Live) had 46

showings engaging 2,154 people.

Rental Events (such as TAG’s

Willy Wonka, META’s The Out-

siders, and visiting music events

like The Wailin Jennys and Ana Po-

povic) 34 rental dates brought in

more than 7,079 people.

LINCOLN THEATRE PROGRAMS

Lincoln Theatre presentations vary as we meet the diverse interests of our

community. Every week of the year we have multiple offerings, including:

Weekly & Specialty Film Showings–

Films have been the backbone of Lincoln

offerings for more than eight decades.

Films have a devoted audience including

many Lincoln members. Film showings

include independent, art house, and

foreign language films, making the

Lincoln the only theatre regularly

presenting such films between Seattle

and Bellingham.

HD Broadcasts - the Lincoln Theatre

is very fortunate to participate in HD

broadcasts of opera, theatre and music

from around the world. The Met: Live in

HD from New York continues to

delight audiences with world-class

operas. National Theatre Live from

London brings our region spectacular

theatre productions of outstanding quality.

HD broadcasts utilize up-to-date sound and projection systems to bring a

world of internationally acclaimed performing arts into the community by

satellite. The Lincoln is expanding this technology to offer additional HD

experiences showcasing art forms such as dance and rock n roll. This form

of “alternate content” is the wave of the future and the Lincoln Theatre was

the first venue north of Seattle to present this new form of entertainment.

Live Performances - Live

events bring renowned regional,

national, and international artists

to the area. The Lincoln selects

these acts to complement the

intimate and warm atmosphere

of the 490-seat theatre, taking

advantage of the excellent

acoustics of the theatre’s shoe

box construction.

Arts in Education and

Community Events - Educa-

tion and community events work

to expand the audience for

cultural events in the Northwest

Washington region, and educate

younger audiences about the performing arts. Community organizations,

the Mount Vernon School District and the City use the Lincoln for a

variety of community events on topics of general interest and community

celebrations.

A Poster for NT Live’s Coriolanus

Greetings

from the Executive Director:

I am very thrilled to share my enthusiasm for the Lincoln Theatre and its place in the community with so many

like-minded individuals. Thank you so much for the support you have given to me over the years and, in turn,

your support for the vision of the Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation.

Since 1926 the Lincoln Theatre has been a fundamental part of this community. It has brought people together

through the best of times and the worst of times. It has survived a World War, economic depression, and a few

natural disasters. It has celebrated technological changes from carbon arc 35mm film to all digital projection.

It has stood the test of time. Thanks to a forward thinking community, back in 1987, the Lincoln Theatre Center

Foundation was formed to preserve the theatre’s rich past and to ensure that the viability of the theatre’s pro-

gramming would continue well into the future.

Whatever the reasons our members and patrons come to the theatre, be it for films, live theatre, concerts or com-

munity events they all leave with a sense of the history of this old building. Whether you are a regular patron or

an occasional visitor I’ve found that all of our guests feel this connection with the past.

The support that our widespread community has shown is heartening, as successful campaigns for restoration

and technological improvements have been closely tied to our ability to move the theatre into the future. But even

with the current strength and stability of the organization and the extensive support for the theatre there is a deli-

cate balance to be maintained. I will do my best to preserve that balance and I’m counting on you, our members,

to ensure that I do.

Roger Gietzen

Board

The Board of Directors upholds the mission of the Theatre, formulates the

Foundation’s strategic plan and assures the organization’s financial

integrity and solvency. The Board takes on the planning and execution of

fundraising events such as Brewfest and Producers Night. They oversee

governance, sponsorships, and other aspects that are integral to the health

of the Theatre.

Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation Board of Directors 2014

Ray Horak—President (until February of 2014)

Ragina Gray—Secretary

Penny Roodzant– Treasurer

Lisa Bliven—Vice-President (acting President from February 2014 to June

30, 2014)

Margaret Horak—Member (until May of 2014)

Letty Alvarez-Gubitosi—Member

Tracy Montaron– Member

Kevin Maas– Member (joined in March of 2014)

Rebecca Clark—Member (joined in March of 2014)

Roger Kelley—Member (joined in June of 2014)

Nathan McGehee—Member (joined in June of 2014)

Board members bring a variety of skills, experience, and interests to the

work of guiding the theatre. They all have in common an interest in the

community and a love for the Lincoln Theatre.

Staff Executive Director:

Roger Gietzen

Roger joined the staff of

the Lincoln Theatre in

September, 1999 after a

two-year stint as a

volunteer. He was first

attracted to the Lincoln

because of its varied film

and arts programming after moving to the

Skagit Valley from Seattle in 1993. There

was simply no other place like it in the area.

He continues to be amazed by the support of

our dedicated staff, volunteers, board of

directors and the community as a whole.

Bookkeeper: Peggy

Erickson

Peggy takes care of the

theatre’s books and

banking, produces

financial and event reports

and handles all accounts

payable. Peggy joined the

staff in November, 2006.

Admin. Assistant &

Volunteer Coordinator:

Tobie Fehr

Tobie assists with event

marketing and member-

ship renewals and she

enlists volunteers for

Lincoln Events. Tobie

joined the Theatre staff in

October of 2013.

House Managers: Pirjo

Pasanen and Roger

Ridgway

Pirjo and Roger Ridgway

keep the busy mix of

events running smoothly

for the public. Both Pirjo

and Roger are easily

recognizable to Lincoln

patrons. They make sure

the friendly atmosphere

of the Lincoln is welcom-

ing to all who enter.

Projectionist: David

Austin

David provides the week-

ly films and HD broad-

casts from our classic

projection booth.

In Memorium

Our Executive Director

since October of 2012,

Sue Ellen Heflin passed

away on June 26, 2014. The Board of Directors: (L to R) Lisa Bliven, Letty Alvarez-Gubitosi, Tracy Montaron, Penny Roodzant, Roger

Kelley, Nathan McGehee, Kevin Maas and Rebecca Clark

VOLUNTEERS

More than 250 people volunteer at

the Lincoln Theatre each year.

They fill roles as varied as ticket

sellers, ushers, concessions and bar

staff, membership and cleaning.

There is a corps of volunteers

who regularly work in specific are-

as or on a particular night of the

week that really form the backbone

of the Lincoln Theatre’s volun-

teer program. Chances are, when-

ever you visit the Lincoln, you’ll

be helped by a volunteer or two—

the Theatre couldn’t operate with-

out them.

There’s even a volunteer, Stassya

Pacheco, who gives the pre-Opera

talks to help our audiences get eve-

rything they can out of the Met in

HD operas.

In FY2014, volunteers shared over

4,000 hours of their time to make

your experience at the Lincoln

more rewarding and fun!

All these volunteers are an

essential element in the success

the Lincoln Theatre enjoys. They

are evidence of the love that the

community has for the Lincoln and

the importance that it holds in our

loyalties.

We are grateful for the time and

energy Lincoln volunteers give!

Shannon Good and Noelle Eschete offer great customer service

Concession volunteers (like the group pictured, above) serve the wonder-

ful popcorn, drinks, candy, cookies, and trailmix before the shows and

during intermissions. They are the friendly faces that Lincoln patrons see

most often (staff are friendly, too—there’s just not as many staff as vol-

unteers). Volunteers help the Lincoln in countless ways, not least of

which is sharing their love of the Lincoln with their friends and family.

A dozen or so volunteers take posters around the area once a month or

more. We deliver posters to 100+ sites around the county and into Island,

Whatcom, and Snohomish County as well!

Busy Concessions Stand!

Ticket Office Volunteers

One of the many special features of the Lincoln

Theatre’s operations is the dedicated support of

ticket office volunteers, who run the box office

every weekday afternoon. These volunteers sell

tickets, rent videos, and provide information to

callers and visitors coming into the office. They

work 5-hour shifts, so you can imagine how

many hours they provide over a year! Some of

them work extra shifts for the Operas, National

Theatre Live, or the live performance shows. They are vital to the Lincoln,

allowing this nonprofit theatre to run on a limited staff. The board and staff

members especially thank:

Lynn Anderson Tom Lynn Bev Rudd

Diane Sherman Richard Treston David Clark

for their hundreds of hours of service!

Bev Rudd

The Lincoln: a

community asset · People who live in the area use the

theatre as a prized place to take out-

of-town friends and family.

· Tourists and visitors are excited by

the Lincoln, stopping in for tours of

the building when the visit Mount

Vernon. The Lincoln Theatre is a

year-round tourist destination that

stimulates spending in local shops,

restaurants, hotels, motels and other

service businesses.

· The theatre is a downtown Mount

Vernon anchor that embodies the

spirit of main street America.

· The Lincoln is a rare national

treasure. Only 2% of theatres built

during the golden cinema age

(1920’s-1940’s) still exist in the

U.S.

· Rarer still, the Lincoln has its

original pipe organ in place and in

regular use (see page 7).

· The theatre provides a safe,

inviting, and intimate social meeting

place for the Skagit community.

· The theatre attracts patrons from

Vancouver, BC to Portland, OR and

beyond.

· With all the volunteer and

community support, some people

are surprised to learn that it takes

nearly $500 a day to operate the

theatre.

After meeting with the Lincoln Thea-

tre Center Foundation board and

staff earlier in the year, Team Ripple

Effect members Megan Anderson,

Mellissa Beaton, Allice Collingwood,

Bekki Cox and Libby Grage decided

that a remodel of the Lincoln Thea-

tre dressing rooms, green room, and

Administration Office was sorely in

need, and a great project for Lead-

ership Skagit. While the façade, au-

ditorium and public places of this 88

-year-old historic theatre have all

been restored over the years, little

has been done to improve the spac-

es used by performers, both local, national, and international, and the Lin-

coln staff and volunteers. Just this past week we hosted an event with 90 of

our local elementary school performers, many of whom have never been in a

building as historic and ornate as the Lincoln, utilizing these spaces. Combine

those numbers with staff, crew and volunteers and it can get pretty crowded

and uncomfortable. Upon completion of this project we’ll have the privacy

and accommodations these young performers need and deserve. Team Rip-

ple Effect rounded up donations and materials to fund the project and made

contacts with local businesses and professionals to get the work done. Volun-

teers and staff also lent a hand with demo and construction. Our main dress-

ing room is now a beautiful place to enjoy. The performers can relax in a

peaceful setting away from the stress and chaos of a typical theatrical pro-

duction, built from the ground up with new framing, drywall, electrical, paint,

lights, mirrors and furniture. The room is, in every detail, a welcoming and

professional space. As a bonus, Team Ripple Effect is presenting a new floor

plan and facilities plan to help inspire us to continue with our backstage im-

provements in the coming months.

Thank you Team Ripple Effect and Leadership Skagit,

Roger Gietzen, Director, Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation

Photo by Damian Vines

The Chris Eger Band in their Dressing Room

Above: before, Center: Team Ripple Effect, Right: demoli-tion, Bottom: finished project

Members Make the Difference

At the end of the 2014 fiscal year, the Lincoln Theatre had more than 700

members. Membership levels ranged from $20 to $1000 this year.

Membership benefits included:

· $2 off all regular run films and Lincoln Theatre produced events,

including HD broadcasts

· First chance ticket pre-sales for selected live events

· Monthly calendar of events and weekly updates emailed to all members

(unless a paper copy is requested, which we mail to those members.)

· 7-day rentals for $2 from our one-of-a-kind video library

· 10% discount at participating local businesses

Membership contributions are tax deductible as allowable by law.

Members also enjoy ‘Member Mondays,’ which are part of our regular

Monday film showings. This program offers a chance to thank our

members with “bottomless popcorn” for $3.00, and a drawing for gift

certificates and Lincoln merchandise.

In 2014, memberships accounted for about 8% of the Foundation’s in-

come. This support is essential to operating the theatre, providing the

wherewithal to offer the fine programming and films we do!

The Wurlitzer

The original Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe

Organ, one of only a few such fully

functional organs remaining in their

original location, is played by

volunteer organists before films.

The organ , built to accompany

silent films, has a full set of sound

effects in the rafters above and

areas around the stage. These

include a full piano, drum set,

xylophone, slide whistle, telephone

bell and other expressive sounds.

Did You Know? Memberships to the Lincoln Theatre

is a critical source of operating funds,

ensuring ticket prices remain

reasonable and the historic theatre is

maintained. Operating support is

difficult to obtain through grants;

therefore, your membership dollars

keep the Lincoln strong!

MEMBERS (Received

7/1/13—

6/30/14) Fred Abelman

Chris And Cynthia Adams

Andrew Adamyk

Gail Afdem

Barbara & Carlos Aguero

Lori & Kurt Ahrens

Margie & Dan Allen

Cecelia Alvarez

Letty Alvarez-Gubitosi

Frances Ambrose

Lynn Anderson

Jim & Ursula Andrews

Margaret Arendse

Alfred Arkley

Kathryn & Jim Armagost

Margaret Arnett

Bobbi Ashe

Thomas Aylesworth

Eloise Baer

Jenny Baker

John Bajer

Judith R. Baker

Linda Ballantine

Mary Kay Barbieri

Donald & Klara Barford

Barnts Family

Liz & Michael Bart

Barbara Bashaw

Helen & Tom Bassler

Anne Basye

Lawrence & Janet Becker

Darla Beckman

Jo Beecher

Fred & Eva Beeks

James & Dianne Beneteau

Davida Bent

Edwin Bentley

Ralph & Helene Kolin

Janet Berger

Carole Bernhardt

Joline Bettendorf

Dicken & Coizie Bettinger

Colonel Betz

Elena Bianco

Bonnie Bierman

Jane Billinghurst

Jim Bishop

Judy Bishop

Peggy Bissell

Rich & Feryll Blance

Julie Blazek

Lisa & Dan Bliven

Dalton & Cheri Blodgett

Elizabeth Blosten

Don And Jill Bodley

Eve Boe

Greg Boe

Bernice Boerner

Bruce Bollert

Christopher Bollinger

Jeri Bonkosi

Hilary & Steve Bonnette

Jan Bonzon

Glenn & Teddie Bordner

Ken & Judith Bosworth

Robert & Nina Boudinot

Dan & Jill Boudreau

Jason Bouwman

Denise Bowden

Doris Brevoort

Steve Brewer

Mr. & Mr. Bonacci Bricka

Lydia And Carl Bridge-Wibbelman

Twyla Brink

Louise Brissey

Chuck Britt

Kathleen Broman

Barbara Broton & Gaylen Houser

Mary Brower

Gary & Susan Brown

Christopher And Mary Brown

Jeanette Browne

Marlene Bruhn

Carl Bruner

Cheryl Bryant

J Brynjolfsson

Ryan Bunker

Buni Bunzel

Heather Burgess

Dick And Ruth Ann Burley

Bryan Burtch

Janice Burwash

Eileen Butler

Suzanne Butler

Neta And Jim Cahill

James Carey

Andy Carr

Katherine Carson

Betty Carteret

Gale Caruso-Forrest

Melinda Casey

Marty Chamberlain

Jaci Chamness

Judith Chapman and Carl Johansen

Mindy & Jon Chew

Judith Chilcote

Ann Childs

Barry Christensen

Judy Christianson

Joanne And Jim Ciecko

Rebecca Clark

De Anna Claus

Steve Clay

Deborah Clough

Robert Coffey

Steve and Lela Coleman

Alice Collingwood

Erin Collins

Linda Coons

Meg Corpolongo

Barbara Corrigan

Cathryn Cowan

Bekki Cox

Kyle Craig

Clyde Cramer

Jack Criddle

Linda J Crothers

Philippe Crozier

Wendy Cummins

Brenda Cunningham

John D'Onofrio

Patricia Dahlstedt

Dianne Dailey

Elmyra Dalton-Zehner

Ginny Darvill

Jim & Trish Davis

Richard A. Davis

Homer And Rosette Daw-son

Charlene Day

Sharon DeGraffenreid

Hope Dean

Ken Deering'

Nancie Denarde

Woody Deryckx

Nancy J Dickison

Michael & Janet Dillard

Marie-Claire Dole

George & Nancy Dooley

Don & Reanne Douglass

Ronald Dow

Joanne Drewson

Darcy Drysdale & Steve Edlund

Martin Dubek

Clara & Dave Duff

Patty Dunn

Hebeltje Dykstra

Rachel Eastburn

Marianne Eastham

Jim Eberhardt

Al Ebsch

Mark Edick

Susan Edwards

Adrienne Eide

Harold & Diane Eiesland

Jerry & Marilyn Eisner

Angelsong Retreat Center

Chris And Allen Elliott

Henni Elliott

Shirley Elsner

Pat Elston

Donna Emery

Jim And Chris Engelhardt

Diane Ennis

John & Marie Erbstoeszer

Roger & Leslie Estep

Margaret And Bruce Evertz

Mary Evitt

Daniel Farber

David Farrow

Beverly Faxon and Doug Mills

Patricia Fay

Tobie and Tim Fehr

Ron Feld & Lorna Kleman-ski

Debbie Fenimore

Wayne Fero

Sharon Fields

Harold Fisher

Sara Fisher

Carol Fleming and Larry Barthold

Camille Flinters

Virginia Foley

James Ford

Larry & Susan Forsythe

Alix Foster

Lana And Jim Foster

Dale Fournier

Kathy Fox

Richard Francis

Bridgette Francisco

Al & Barbara Fredrickson

Layla Frey

Karen And John Frost

Karen Fryer

Judy Gamble & Todd Wood

Karen Gardiner

Joy Gardner

Ed & Carolyn Gastellum

Rebecca Gates

M J Geyer

Lola Gibbons

Ford Giesbrecht

Reynold Gietzen

Roger Gietzen & Chelan Robbins

Warren Gilbert

Gary And Leigh Giovane

Carol Goetter

Peter Goldfarb

Herb & Theresa Goldston

Shannon Good

Kristine And Roger Goodan

Karen Goodman

Kelly Gordon

Daniel Gould

Jerry And Beth Gould

Janet Gray

Jim Gray

Dean and Ragina Gray

Wendy Gray

Henry & Carolyn Gregg

MaryLou Grogan

John and Gerri Gunn

Diane Gusa

Dr and Mrs Ronald L Guttu

Elizabeth Hagenzieker

Susan Hall

William & Donna Lou Halverson

Steve Hamel

Chris Hamer

Chester E Hansen

Frances Hansen

Janet Hansom

Brian Hanson

Mary Mae Hardt

Denis And Wil Harlock

Phil Harmon

Richard Harrington

Louise Harris

Lyle Harris, Sr.

Sheila Hart

Diane Hartzell

Elizabeth Hastorf

Shirley Hauenstein

Lori Hauser

Mary Hawkins

MEMBERS (Received 7/1/13—6/30/14) Kay And Steve Heathers

Jean Heflin

Ruth Heft

Ted And Carol Hegg

Darwin L. Helmuth

Jennifer And Barry Hendrix

Lisa Hervieux

Gerb Hess

Charles Hinton

Linda Hochreiter

Pat Hofmann & Michael O'Brien

Sara Holahan

Melissa Holland

Cindy Holmes

John Holmes

Trish Holmgren

Kathleen And Nelson Hoose

Len Hoover

Pat Hoover

Ray & Margaret Horak

Cynthia Horton

Holly A. Hoskinson

Henry & Sally Houghton

James Houston

Sharon Howard

Robert And Esther Howell

Julie Hubner

Blake Hughes

Richard Hughes

Joyce Humenik

Sarah Huntington

Lorraine And Phil Hurtig

Judy Ingrum

Sandra Isaacson

Oliver Iverson

Mike Cook & Pat Jackson

Dian And Steve Jahn

Todd & Elizabeth Jann

Laurie Jarolimek

Lauren Jaye

Judy Chapman & Carl Johansen

David Johnson

Doris Johnson

Gary Johnson

Glen And Charlotte Johnson

Glen Johnson

Jan Johnson

Linda Johnson

Patricia Johnson

Paul Johnson

Stephen Johnson

Bruce Jones

Joanne Jones

Linda And Dennis Jones

Vanessa Jones

Neil & Patt Jorgensen

Nancy Juneby

jim justice

Pat Kaemingk

John, Mary & Peter Kamb

The Kaufman Family

Suzanne Kazanjian

Dana & John Keefe

Roger Kelley

Sophia Kellis

Hugh & Wendy Kendrick

Laurie Kerley

Janna Marie Kilburn & Allan Sleeman

Jeremy Kindlund

Shannon Krby

Mary Kirkwood & Daniel Rue

Saundra And Dick Knapp

John Knudsen

Barbara Koenigs

Marianne Kooiman

Ken And Gwen Kossman

Frank And Nancy Krook

S. Krot/P.Remick

The Krouse Family

Diane Kruger

Kathleen Kuba

Kristine A. Kuhns

Kuntze-Mills

Claudia LaFollette

Frank Lacey

Jere Lafollette

Pat Land

Mary Landis

Mary Pat Larsen

Jerry Sells & Linda Larson

Patty & Olen Laughlin

David & Jeanne Law

LeCuyer Family

Catherine Ledray-Senff

Hal & Hella Lee

Jean Lee

Bonnie And Tod Lehecka

Suellen Lemmon

Larry Lennox

Valerie Leslie

Tracey And Rick Levine

Karen Lewis-Hart

Michael Lindsay-Jones

Erlene & Joe Little

Margot And Tom Lloyd

Valerie Long

Pam And Roger Lorenz

Andrea Lowe

Laurie & Doug Lundgren

William & Anne Lundquist

Joanne & Tom Lynn

Diann Maars

Kevin & Sarah Maas

Deanna And Bob Mac Kay

Amarah MacLauclan

Susan Macek & Dave Buchan

Fay Mafnas

Heather Malcolm

John Manso

Marn Mansour

Val Manuel

Kathy Manzoor

Paige Marken

Michael Marker

Pat Marker

Hilary Markowitz

Jayne Marsh Gilbert

Anne & Teak Martin

Janice Martin and Doug, Eli and Jessie Robinson

Frank Marzec

Barry And Kay Mason

Gail Masters

Gale Masters

James Mather

Gaye Mathews

Laura Matthews

Scott Mauermann

Jane Mayer

Thom Mayes

Bruce & Ingrid McBane

Sheila and Sam McCandlish

Bill Hayton and Laurence McCulloch

Fran McDowell

Sonia McManus

Victoria McNeil

Rhonda & Jim McNett

Molly McNulty

Marion Melville

Dion L Menser

Sharon Merrion

Pascale Michel

Bob And Judy Mieger

Mark & Alison Miller

Marcia Miller

Margaret Miller

Roberta (Bobbye) Miller

Laura Minton-Breckenridge

Nina Mirante

Kim Mitchell

Richard Mitchell

Donna Mixon

Gunnard Modin

Eugene (Tom) Mohler

Gary Mohr

Montaron Family

Emily Moore

Joanna Morefield

Dave Moreland & Eileen Smith Moreland

Jim & Kveta Morgan

Diane Morton

Robert Bragg & George Muldrow

Danielle Mullen

Patty Munday

John Murphy

Chuck Nafziger

Irene Nelson

Stan & Marie Nelson

Lora Louise Newman

Lisa Nissley

Steve & Edna Niven

Lori Nordgulen

Walter Nothaft

Steve Novotny

Jeanne Olmsted

Alex Oomen

Ordonez / Ganeson Family

Dolores & Arthur Ostrom

Tracy Ouellette

Julie Ovenell

Katherine Overstreet

Emilie Owens

Sylvia Padgett

Ellen Palmer

Lorna And Dennis Parent

Kurt And Colleen Parks

Karen Parnell

David Parrish

Marcy Partidge

Pirjo Pasenen & David Clark

Bonnie And Henry Patterson

Doris Patterson

Jim and Linda Patterson

Jim & Kathy Payant

Tim Payton

Mark Pearson

John & Kitty Pederson

Howard And Carol Pellett

Aviathar Pemberton

Joseph Pepia

Lou & Mollie Pepper

Erma & Robert Personius

Dena Petersen

Marvin Peterson

Kathy Pettersen

Claudia Petty

Mary Petty and Daniel Walters

Peggy Pfaff

Claire Phillips

Mary M. Phlypo and James E. Burke

Glen Pierson

Fred And Mary Pilkington

Mary Pilkington

Irmgard Poppe

Mary Poppe

Royal Post

Denise Powell

Lois Powers

George Pransky

Janine & William Prichard

Drs. Robert & Barbara Pringle

Roy And Sheila Pringle

Kathy Prunty

Steve Pyle

Dave & Allene Quall

Susan & Dale Ragan

Karen Raisler

Richard Raisler

Ginny & Gary Ramey

Deanna Randall-Secrest

James & Melinda Randles

Mary Ratermann

Dee Raudebaugh

Kit Rawson and Kathy Thornburgh

Amy And Dennis Rayner

Stephen And Maryann Ready

Florrie Reep

Helen Reichlin

Kathy & Robert Reim

Wayne And Debbie Reim

Stanley & Cheri Relyea

MEMBERS (Received 7/1/13—6/30/14) Ted & Doris Rempel

Alan & Susan Rhodes

Martha & Scott Rhodes

Thomas Richards

Skye & Sally Richendrfer

Alice Riddle

Roger E Ridgway

Laura Riquelme

Scott And Christy Rittenhouse

Doris And Gerry Robbins

Nancy & Dick Robblee

Bill Roberts

Murray And Lin Robinovitch

Sharon Robinson

Jeanne Robson-Lorenzo

Regina Rochefort

Doug & Bonnie Rohrer

Pamela Rolfson

Stella Rolph

Heather & Craig Romano

Penny Roodzant

Harold Rooks

John Roozen, Sr.

Lisette Roozen-Mast

Tom Rosadiuk & Judi Slajer

Bob And Becky Rosenfeld

Michael And Judy Roth

Tom & Marcia Royal

Bev Rudd

Kim Sager

Cyd And Herb Sanborn

Irva Sanburg

Jane Sandberg

Jill And Ernie Santiago

Ted Schnase

Scottie Schneider

Shirley Schopf

Johanna (Ans) Schot

Marilyn Schrum

Peggy Schultz

Sandra Schumacher

Luther & Maryam Schutz

Paul And Zemfira Schwartz

Dean & Calista Scott

Deanna Scott

Linda Seales

Beverly Seaman

Patricia And Tim Seaman

Andrea And Joel Semanko

Pat Sepulveda

Michael And Jennifer Sevigny

Sara Seward

Colleen Shannon

Virginia Sharp

Richard Shirk

Donald Simpson

Dick & Irene Simpson

Ellie & Robert Slabodnik

Joleen Sloniker

Celia Smalls

Annette Smith

Diane Smith

Gayle Smith

Madeleine Smith

Sharon Smothers

John & Penny Snarrenberg

Maril Solomon

Carmen Spofford

Steven Sprague

Brien & Cynthia Stafford

Margaret And George Stapleton

Cathlin Starke

Charles & Jan Stavig

Bernice & Charles Steele

Mark Steen

Shawn And Irene Steffens

Eric Stendal

Jane Stephens

Stu And Sally Stern

Eileen Sterns

Erik Stewart

Randy And Katha Stewart

Scott Stewart

Richard & Sharon Stewart

Diane & Mark Studley

Gordon Suddaby

Carol Sullivan

Maggie Sullivan

Carolyn Sutton

Arne Svendsen

Susan Swetman

Suzi Wong Swint

Kate Szurek

Annette Tamm

Ann Tanner

Sandra Tassel

Twila Tate

Marion Taxdahl-Puckett

Alex Taylor

Mary Ann & Dennis Taylor

Tom & Kathy Taylor

Bob & Mary Taylor

Phillip Taylor

Timothy Terpstra

Kristin And Chris Theiss

George Thelen

Julia Thomas

Brian & Candace Thomson

Dee Thorsen

Jan & Bob Tivel

Clark & Sally Todd

Dennis And Ro Tonkin

Daniel J. Toomey, CPA

John Townsend

Mike Townsend

Candace And Phillips Trautman

Gil & Anne Traylor

Brooke Trout

Bret Turner

Esther Van Der Berg

Rick Van Deren

Carol And Larry Van Sickle

Mimi Vanbenthuysen

Jon Vanderheyden

David and Sascha Vandette

Rolf & Ursula Vecchi

Ursula Vecchi

John Velazquez

Cora Verdoes

Bruce & Jane Vilders

Joseph And Ruth Vitovec

Marlys Vollegraaf

Mark Vorobik & Nancy Scagliotti

Donald & Kathleen

Susan & Michael Wahl

Heather Waldron

Duff & Elise Walker

Tim, Beth, Connor And David Wallace

Maggie Wallace

Gina Walsh

Therese Walsh

Bob And Jennifer Walton

Maryanne & Richard Ward

Chris Wardenburg Skinner & Thomas Skinner

Barbara Wasserman

Barbara Webb

James Weber

John Webster

Annette Weeks

Barbara Weeks

Carl Wegner

Anne Wells

Steve & Darcy Wells

Rayne Wells

Tom Wells

Vicki Wesen

Duncan West

Helen West

Jeff Westlund

Rebecca And Russ Weston

Ruth Westra

Dorothy Wheeler

Susan & Jeff Whidden

Ernest & Judith White

Michael And Linda White

Reg White

Wike White

Carol & Jerry Whitfield

Don Wick

Susan Wilgren

Linda Wilkins

Isaac C. Williams

J.M. And Helen Williams

Jerry & Kathleen Willins

Jan Wilson

Sheena Wilson

Susan Wilson and Eric and Nathan Hall

Ben And Sloane Winkes

Richard Wisniewski

Joanne Witzkowski

Virginia Wolff

Bill & Jennifer Woyski

Phil Wright, Jr.

Kelly Wynn

John Yearsley

Brian And Lourdes Young

Patricia & Dave Young

Yadira Young

Donna Yu

Alison Zak and Paul Blum

Susan Zamaria and Steve Girard

Heidi Zeretzke

Linda Zielinski

Jane Zillig

Don And Arlene Zimmerman

Trudy Zimmerman

Julie Zorn

Dunton's Body Shop Inc

Wells Nursery

SPONSORS &

GRANTORS

Sponsors

Donald & Klara Barford

Robert Bitle

Barbara Broton and Gaylen Houser

Judy Christianson

Robert Coffey

Patricia Dahlstedt

Sandy Dixon

Ron Feld and Lorna Klemanski

Carol Goetter

Ragina & Dean Gray

Sue Ellen Heflin

Roger Kelley

The Kellys

Hugh & Wendy Kendrick

Tom and Joanne Lynn

Frank Marzec

Danielle Mullen

Ellen Palmer

Martha & Scott Rhodes

Penny Roodzant

Karen Sloss

Irene Steffens

Mark & Diane Studley

Ann Tanner

Tim and Beth Wallace

Ruth Westra

Kathy & Jerry Willins

Chem Dry

G&K Media, LLC

Red Apple Market

Riverside Lanes

Terre-Source, LLC

Letty Alvarez-Gubitosi

Roger & Kristine Goodan

Dr. Ronald Guttu

Drs. Dana & Vicki Otterholt, DDS

Katherine Overstreet

Richard Simcock, DDS

Steven Sprague

Jacquie Stegner

Dan Toomey

Mark Vorobik & Nancy Scagliotti

Susan Zamaria & Steve Girard

Rob & Val Zwick

Janette Carroll DDS

Mount Vernon Farmers Market

Skagit State Bank

Toomey, Wm. & Dan, CPAs

Tri Dee

Anderson Electric

Betty Black

Ginny Darvill

HKP Architects

NWME Productions

Judd & Black

The Robbins Co.

Skagit Valley Herald

Trumpeter Public House

William McGaw

David & Sascha Vandette

Bill & Jennifer Woyski

Ray & Margaret Horak

The Porterhouse

KAPS

KBRC

Café Burlington

Cottons

Easton's Books

Forte Artisan Chocolates

Heritage Gallery

The Lunch Box

Nell Thorn

North Sound Brewery

Pacioni’s

Salazar's Nursery

Thai House

Grantors

City of Mount Vernon

Skagit County

City of Burlington

Lucky Seven Foundation

Fundraising Events

Thanks

to our many supporters:

Brewfest (August 2014)

Thanks to a very supportive community, the historic Lincoln Theatre’s Twelfth annual Brewfest fundraiser, on Saturday, August 9th in downtown Mount Vernon was another great success. Hundreds of folks came out on a luminous summer day to support the Lincoln while tasting local craft beer, enjoying the music of the Margaret Wilder Band, Mary McPage and the Assassins and the Chris Eger Band, and sampling the food from Random Acts of Food, Judy’s Lunch Box and downtown’s finest restaurants. Thank you to our generous sponsor: Northwest Brewer's Supply, and in-kind donations from: Westar Solu-tions, Skagit Cycle, KAPS/KBRC and KISM, Walton Beverage, Commercial Cold Storage, The Chrysalis and Heron Inns, Seeds Bistro, Sam’s Auto Detail. Eaglemont golf course, The Loft and, of course, all of the magnificent breweries. We are grateful to The Porterhouse, Empire Ale House, Trumpeter Public House, Skagit State Bank, Rick Starr of the Rockfish Grill, and the Mount Vernon Downtown Association for their helpful assistance and finally the City of Mount Vernon, MV City Council, MV Parks and Rec-reation and MV Streets Division for their valuable time and support. Special thanks to our downtown business neighbors for their tolerance and support of this great community event. See you next year at the new pedestrian plaza park on the redeveloped revetment!

Producers Night (November 2013)

The Lincoln Theatre’s annual Producers Night 2013, Friday, November 15. This very special evening benefited the Lincoln Theatre and its dra-matic partners, META Performing Arts and Theater Arts Guild. This year’s event theme was the film The Artist and featured both a live and silent auction, hors d'oeuvres & desserts by Max Dale’s, wine and beer, available scotch flights, dancing, a costume contest and more! Producers Night was held at Hillcrest Lodge in Mount Vernon.

Auction Donors: Andy Friedlander/Angel Santana/Ans Schot/BLVD Fitness/Br'er Rabbit/Brian Paxton/Calico Cupboard/Cally Holden/Cecelia Concepcion Alvarez/Dale Ragan's Limo Service/Dan Toomey/David Clark/David Lorente/Deirdre Czo-berek/Eastons Books/Empire Ale House/Eric Hall/Eric Lint/Escape Salon/Gary Brown/Gayle Pickens/Gretchen's/Hayton Farms/Highland Animal Clinic/Holiday Inn Express Marysville/Jane Vilders/Jeanne Law/Joan Cross/Julie and Shayla's/Julie Hagen/Julie Maines/Leah Meissinger/Lincoln Theatre/Lindsey Bowen/Mowat Family/Mr. T's Awards & Embroidery/North Sound Brewing/Pave Jewelers/Penny Roodzant/Pier 7 Glaswerks/Pirjo Pasanen/Purely Northwest/Ragina Gray/Ria Vanderpool/River and Main/Rumours Salon/Soup Bowl, the/Steve Baughn/Strauss Jewelers/Susan Brown/TAG Board / Barems/TAG Board / Susan Watson/Tania Kahlor/Teresa Vaughn/The Coffee Doctor/The Porterhouse/The Tattered Page/Theater Arts Guild/Trumpeter Public House/Tulalip Resort/Virginia Foss and Elements Hair Studio/Wells Nursery

Special events such as the Brewfest (right) help to keep

the Lincoln Theatre’s doors open, the lights on, and the

fun coming! After a busy fiscal year 2013 raising funds

for our Digital Campaign, 2014 events included the

aforementioned Brewfest and Producers Night, our annu-

al fundraisers.

Thanks to all who helped bring these great events to

fruition!

Brewfest 2014

Producers Night 2013

Financial Breakdown 2014

Where does the money come from? Where does it go?

Revenue

Memberships $ 44,846 8%

City & County Support $ 18,370 3%

Individual/Business Support/Sponsorships $ 26,075 5%

Fundraising Events/Special Projects $ 36,807 6%

Ticket Sales, Rental Income $ 384,782 68%

Concessions $ 55,393 10%

Other $ 40 0%

TOTAL INCOME $ 566,313 100%

Expenses

Program costs (films, concerts, education) $ 127,814 24%

Rental Expenses $ 173,002 32%

Ticketing & Box Office Costs $ 6,837 1.3%

Concessions Goods Costs $ 23,539 4%

Membership & Fundraising Costs $ 20,277 4%

Marketing Costs (general) $ 1,258 .7%

Administrative Overhead $ 181,399 34%

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 534,126 100%

INCOME $ 32,187

Ticket Sales Liability $ 164

NET INCOME $ 32,023

What will happen to the Net Income?

Net Income will be placed in reserve to meet any shortfalls the theatre

experiences and be drawn on in special circumstances. A common goal in

nonprofit management is to have 3—6 months of operating reserves. While the

Lincoln is far from that goal, we are pleased to have a fund that could allow us to

take advantage of opportunities that may arise and protect the theatre should we

experience some negative, unforeseen occurrence.

Sources of Revenue

(Fiscal Year 2014)

Earned Income

(ticket sales, concessions, rentals)

$440,215 (77%)

Contributed Income

(grants, donations, memberships)

$123,098 (23%)

How does this

compare?

FY 12 Total Revenue

$335,832

FY 13 Total Revenue

$462,068

FY 14 Total Revenue

$566,313

2015 Lincoln Theatre Budget

REVENUE:

Category:

Live Events

Ticket Sales $52,000

CD/Merchandise Sales $1,000

LIVE EVENTS TOTAL- $53,000

HD Broadcasts

Met Opera Series $20,000

National Theatre Series $15,000

Special Broadcasts $0

BROADCASTS TOTAL- $35,000

Films

Weekly Films $70,000

Special Films $5,000

FILMS TOTAL- $75,000

Education

Ticket Sales $0

Video Rental $1,100

Film Camp $0

EDUCATION TOTAL- $1,100

Rentals

Rental Deposit $4,500

Rental Fees $32,000

Billable Labor Charges $11,000

Ticket Sales *

RENTALS TOTAL- $47,500

Concessions

General $45,000

Wine Bar $7,000

Gift Shop $200

CONCESSIONS TOTAL- $52,200

Ticket Handling Fees

General Ticket Fees

Rental Ticket Fees $11,000

TICKET FEES TOTAL- $11,000

Sponsorships/Fundraising

Memberships $55,000

City Funding $18,000

County Funding $3,000

State Funding $0

Individual Contributions combined w/memberships

Guide & On-screen ads $500

Education Grants $0

Concert Sponsorships $2,000

Film Sponsorships $1,000

Business Sponsorships $9,000

Event Sponsors $3,500

Event Ticket Sales $14,000

Event Bids $13,000

Raffle Sales $2,500

SPONS./FUNDRAISING TOTAL- $121,500

Interest Income

Total Interest $37

INTEREST TOTAL- $37

TOTAL REVENUE: $396,337

EXPENSE:

Category: 2015

Live Event Expenses

Artistic Fees $25,500

Sound Tech Fees $2,400

In House Labor $800

Marketing $7,600

Hospitality / Other Expenses $4,000

LIVE EVENTS TOTAL $40,300

Broadcast Expenses

Rental Fees-Met Opera $8,000

Rental Fees-NT Live $7,000

Met Marketing $1,500

Nat'l Theater Marketing $500

In House Labor $8,000

BROADCASTS TOTAL $25,000

Film Expenses

In House Labor $22,000

Agent Fees / Shipping $4,300

Film Rental Costs $29,000

Equipment Repair $1,000

Marketing $1,000

FILMS TOTAL $57,300

Education Expenses

Video Supplies $1,500

EDUCATION TOTAL $1,500

Rental Expenses

Payroll $5,400

Ticket Sales *

Services $500

RENTALS TOTAL $5,900

Ticket Handling Costs

Payroll

Credit Card Fees/other tix fees $6,500

TICKET HANDLING COST TOTAL- $6,500

Concessions Expenses

Goods $12,000

Ingredients $4,000

Supplies $2,100

Taxes $4,200

CONCESSIONS TOTAL $22,300

Development Costs

Memberships $2,000

Donor Marketing $750

Fundraising Supplies/Marketing $10,000

DEVELOPMENT TOTAL- $12,750

Marketing

General Marketing $500

Guide Costs $0

Website Costs $500

MARKETING TOTAL- $1,000

Administrative Payroll

Executive Director $41,000

Development Director $36,000

Facilities Manager $6,250

Bookkeeper $24,500

Administrative Support $15,600

Benefits (Health Care Plan) $11,000

Payroll Expenses $6,000

Personnel Taxes $24,000

Bonus $3,500

ADMIN. STAFFING TOTAL- $167,850

Administrative Expenses

Prof. Services - Accountant $6,000

Volunteer Support/Appreciation $450

Bd of Advisors Mtg costs $300

Rent $12

Liability & Board Insurance $5,100

Maintenance & Repair $7,500

Supplies $14,000

Utilities $10,000

Telephone $4,500

Computer Maintenance $1,000

Postage $1,500

Licenses/Permits $500

Dues & Subs $3,000

Staff Development and Travel $1,000

Bank Payments, Line of Credit $1,000

ADMIN EXPENSES TOTAL- $55,862

TOTAL EXPENSES: $396,262

Notes to the 2015 Budget

After joining the board earlier this year, I am quickly getting up to speed on Lincoln Theatre finances. The fiscal year ending June 30th, 2014 went relatively well and gives us confidence that we can meet our budget for next year.

Revenue:

The 2015 Event Revenue for the Theatre is based on annualized projections using actual revenues through the spring of 2014. Overall, we expect to build on success in the area of Live Events and Films, moving these budget categories slightly higher, while lowering our expectations for Broadcasts. We also projected gains in Rentals and Concessions, although these were less impressive, so our budget increase is more re-strained.

The biggest change to Sponsorship/Fundraising Income comes in the combination of Membership income with Individual Contributions. While Membership income came in above the budgeted amount, the Board felt that the Individual Contributions category overlapped significantly with the contributions made by renewing members and decided combining the categories would most accurately track our member support. Overall, we expect sponsorships and fundraising to remain flat, relying on increased event revenue to support a slight-ly higher 2015 budget.

Expense:

The 2015 Event Expenses for the Theatre is based in the same thought process as the corresponding in-come categories. Thus, the changes in the different categories correlate quite closely with our revenue ex-pectations—higher expenses for Live Events and Films, while pulling back on spending for Broadcasts.

Development, Marketing, and Administrative Expenses have all been held relatively flat for 2015, as actual costs came in close to the 2014 budget. The Maintenance line item includes normal wear and tear expenses along with deferred expenses from years past.

The actual results in the Administrative Payroll category were much lower than the original budget; unfortu-nately, this was due to Executive Director medical leave, which is not our preferred way to save money. We were able to provide for wage increases and bonuses in the 2014 fiscal year, giving even larger bonuses than budgeted as staff stepped up during medical leave. With the Development Director position currently vacant, the actual results during the 2015 fiscal year will also likely come back below budget.

The 2015 Fiscal Year budget shows a balanced budget without any money allocated to a Reserve Fund. We believe that this is a conservative budget and would expect that any gain realized would be put toward a Re-serve Fund for future emergencies or shortcomings.

Respectfully submitted,

Kevin Maas

Skagit Big Brothers Big Sisters

Rick Epting Foundation for the Arts

Boys and Girls Club of Skagit County

Burlington Little School

Skagit Conservation

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation

Fidalgo Youth Symphony

Conway School

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

SPOT (Saving Pets One at a Time)

Edison Elementary

Skagit Land Trust

Camp Fire Samish Council/Camp Kirby

Washington Elementary Parent Group

Moose Lodge Bellingham

Bellingham Chamber Chorale

Edison Elementary Bingo

Burlington-Edison High School

Fidalgo Elementary PTA

Community Boating Center

Boys and Girls Club of Oak Harbor

Madison Elementary

Greenwood Tree School

Mount Vernon Christian School

American Cancer Society

Sedro-Woolley Rotary Foundation

La Conner Rotary Foundation

Skagit Fisheries Enhancement

United General Hospital

City of Mount Vernon Parks & Recreation

LaConner High School

Mount Vernon City Library

Clear Lake Community Cemetery District

Skagit Habitat for Humanity

Skagit River Salmon Festival

McIntyre Hall

Leadership Skagit

Big Lake Elementary PGA

Visions

Boy Scouts of America

Arthritis Foundation

Hospice Northwest Foundation

Dansations PAF

Lincoln Lynx Supporters

Mount Vernon Parks Foundation

Skagitonians to Protect Farmland

Youthnet

Skagit Opera

MS Bike Ride

Burlington Public Library Foundation

LaConner Quilt Museum

Chinook Enterprises

Susan G. Komen 3 Day for the Cure

Sedro Woolley FD Association

Lutherwood

Children’s Museum

Skagit Adult Day Program

Community Action of Skagit County

Tubs 4 Kids

Skagit YMCA

B-E Public Schools

Bayview Carnival Team

Team Ashlyn 5K (Kiwanis)

Community Action of Skagit County

City of Mount Vernon

Friendship House

Warm Beach Camp

Island Hospital

Supporting the Community that Supports the Lincoln

The Lincoln works with a huge variety of community organizations, often by donating film passes or event

tickets to their auctions and special events. In FY 2014, these organizations included:

712 South First Street PO Box 2312 Mount Vernon WA 98273

Administration Office: 313 West Kincaid

Box Office: 360 336-8955 Administration: 360 419-7129 Fax: 360 336-2408

www.lincolntheatre.org www.Ilovethelincoln.com

The Lincoln Theatre is a cultural resource for the greater Skagit County area. The Lincoln

serves as a venue for cinema, educational programs, live performing artists, and exhibitions of

fine art. We also sponsor or co-sponsor events that we believe to be of interest to our communi-

ty. The Lincoln strives to ensure that your theatre experience is enjoyable and entertaining.

Cinematographers, educators, performing artists, fine artists and others present their programs

free of censorship or interference from the Lincoln Theatre. We are not arbiters of taste. Neither

do we purport to define the values of our community or its individual citizens. The views and

opinions expressed are solely those of the authors, artists, and speakers and do not necessarily

reflect or represent the views and opinions held by the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, or

members of the Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation.

We welcome your comments and suggestions. We invite you to join the Lincoln community by

becoming a member if you are not already!

Theatre photographs courtesy Damian Vines