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V O L . X X I N O. X X I I G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6 18 BOARD OFFICERS David Coit Vice Chair, Founder and Senior Managing Director, North Atlantic Capital Group Steve Weems Treasurer, Managing Director, Polaris Associates BOARD MEMBERS Louise Bowditch Former Executive Director, Seed Haiti Barbara Burgess Founder and Chair, Women Working for Oceans Bill Burgess Partner, North Bridge Ventures Endicott Davison Former Owner, Great Eastern Mussel Farms David Ellis President and Director Emeritus, Boston Museum of Science Bruce Ferguson President and CEO, retired, EnviroLogix Inc. Marion Flores Partner, SeatonHill Partners Robert Gagosian Former President and CEO, Consortium for Ocean Leadership Karin Gregory Partner, Legal and Business Advisor, Furman Gregory Deptula LLC Steve Malcom Owner and President, Knickerbocker Group Ronald Newbower Strategic Advisor, Massachusetts General Hospital Carolyn Slayman Deputy Dean for Academic and Scientific Affairs, Yale University School of Medicine Anna Marie Thron Software company owner/executive, retired Linda Wilson President Emerita, Radcliffe College Colin Woodard Author and investigative journalist Established: 1974 Employees: 77 Annual revenue: $10,590,384 CONTACT 60 Bigelow Drive P.O. Box 380 East Boothbay, ME 04544 (207) 315-2567 www.bigelow.org BigelowLab @BigelowLab MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to understand the microbial drivers of ocean processes through basic and applied research, education, and enterprise. What we are learning is essential to the future of the ocean and the many valuable resources it provides. SERVICE LOCATION(S) Our scientists conduct research throughout the world, from the Gulf of Maine, to the polar regions, to the deep ocean. While our fieldwork takes place globally, we bring our studies back to Lincoln County in Midcoast Maine at the Laboratory's state-of-the-art, LEED Platinum-certified analytical and experimental facilities on the Damariscotta River in East Boothbay. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 2016 GOALS Strategic actions have been set by Bigelow Laboratory board of trustees, scien- tists and staff, and include: f Investing in senior scientists and their staff to ensure that they have the resources needed to succeed; f Achieving a greater presence in international scientific planning and global research programs; f Strengthening technology transfer and fee-for-service applications; f Expanding educational programs and; f Increasing outreach efforts to explain why the ocean and microscopic life within it matter. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES f 2016 Annual Fund and Comprehensive Campaign: October f Tiny Giants photo exhibit at Colby College through fall semester; Peabody Essex Museum, Oct. 10; Portsmouth, N.H. Public Library, June 2016; and Waterfall Arts in Belfast, fall 2016 f Launch of a new giving society, The Council, October f #BoothbayTreasures GivingTuesday, day of online giving to benefit Boothbay Region nonprofits, Dec. 1 f Laboratory tours and receptions throughout the year f Café Scientifique: public discussions with scientists on ocean issues, Tuesdays in July and August and throughout the year f Science on Screen: four screenings annually where scientists discuss topics portrayed in films f Annual Open House: August Visit www.bigelow.org for more information on events, fundraising efforts and to join our mailing list. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES 2016 Annual Fund – Your generosity to Bigelow Laboratory's Annual Fund helps: f Enable innovation and flexibility among our scientists and staff. f Spark enthusiasm for ocean science in students of all ages. The Council is a new giving society at Bigelow Laboratory for annual donors of $5,000 and above. Council members will enjoy exclusive opportunities to join the company of others who share an interest in the health of our ocean and sci- ence education. Visit www.bigelow.org/support to learn more or to make a contribution. ank you! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer opportunities may include: assistance with mass mailings; photog- raphy, printing, media and other professional services; Board of Trustees and Advisory Board membership; event assistance at Café Scientifique, Open House and public tours; and provision of local, seasonal accommodations and transportation for students and visiting scientists. Government grants and contracts . . 48.4% Individuals and corporations . . . . . 31.5% Interest, investments and other . . . 10.1% Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5% Course fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5% TOP FUNDING SOURCE(S) Graham Shimmield Executive Director and President Herbert Paris Board Chair, President, retired, Mid Coast Hospital