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G I V I N G G U I D E 2015 www.HartfordBusiness.com December 15, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 53 ABOUT US Year established: 1967 Annual revenues: $2.1 million (most recent fiscal year) Total number of employees: 21 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) Southern New England & New York TOP FUNDING SOURCES Tuition: 52% Grants: 20% TMSC Programs: 15% Other: 10% General Contributions: 3% High atop Talcott Mountain in Avon, Connecticut, stands an important educational resource for the region — the Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy. Once a NIKE missile site representing technology in the service of national defense, the mountaintop now hosts a unique, private, non- profit educational and research facility that launches minds on voyages of inquiry and discovery. Committed to stimulating the minds of its students through a "hands- on" approach to science teaching and learning, Talcott Mountain Science Center, founded in 1967, educates stu- dents with the knowledge and the skills they will need to master the challenges of tomorrow's world. Among its major educational innovations include the founding of Talcott Mountain Academy in 1983; an institution geared toward the unique needs of gifted students. Today, it is a major division of the Center that functions as a laboratory school for grades K through 8. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES. • On the Shoulders of Giants: This lecture series provides a forum for the general public to interact with and learn from scientists, astronauts, Nobel Laureates, explorers and other industry experts. Groups are encouraged to attend and sponsorships are available. • TMSC's Annual Fundraiser: Each year TMSC hosts an annual fundraiser that varies by design. Whether it's an auction, concert,or evening gala, in- kind and financial contributions from individuals and local businesses are welcomed. • Teambuilding Opportunities: TMSC offers unique team- building activities to bring your group or employees together. Join us for an evening of Skygazing, a hands- on robotics challenge or other custom program for your group. For more information, email cbuhler@tmsc.org or call 860- 677- 8571. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES. • New Technology Partners: As a leader in science & technology education, TMSC is always looking for compa- nies, foundations or individuals who are pioneering in new technologies and interested in providing equipment for our facility. In- kind and financial donations are welcome. • Annual Appeal: Talcott Mountain Science Center's An- nual Appeal occurs each fall and contributes to the high- level programming we provide for students, educators and community members from across the region. • Program Sponsors: Each year the Talcott Mountain Sci- ence Center provides approximately 50,000 student hours of education for children and adults through program- ming out- in- the- field and on- campus. Sponsorships of these diverse programs and the facility are available. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. From retirees to college students, diverse opportunities exist for volunteers to share their expertise with students. Examples include an emergency radio operator teaching Amateur Radio and Wireless Communications to students during their enrichment time; a college History major coaching students on their History Day projects; and a college engineering student completing their co- op with us by writing and teaching a 3D- design course. We also welcome volunteers with specific skills who can help with maintenance and repair of scientific equipment. Vice President Francis X. Hursey Z- Medica & OnSite Gas Systems, Inc. Treasurer Stephen Repka Advanced Benefit Strategies, Inc. Secretary Donna Rand E. Hartford/Glastonbury Elementary Magnet School Kathleen Adams JAX Genomic Medicine Rhonda Bird Academy Parent Christopher Borowiec U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management Vernard Chanski Of Consul, Hobson Associates Arnold Chase Chase Enterprises Founder Donald LaSalle Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy Don Wilson Construct Safe a.k.a. Bridgefacts, LLC Bernie Zahren Zahren Financial Co., LLC & Clean Feet, LLC Executive Director Jonathan Craig President, Board of Trustees Thomas J. Rechen McCarter & English, LLP Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT 06001 | 860- 677-8571 tmsc.org | talcottacademy.org OUR MISSION: To inspire a love for learning in students of all ages through the wonders of science and technology. BOARD OF TRUSTEES " " I have found Talcott to be a wonderful place where inquisitive minds are nurtured. Simply put, it is a school where fast learners can run at their own pace. Every day, our child comes home excited about a new fact or principle learned in science. But, it is not just about science. Students also receive a comprehensive curriculum in math, reading, writing, social studies, music, and art using both traditional methods, AND the latest technologies … computers and iPads for every student in class really bring lessons to life! Talcott is a place where discovery abounds and learning is contagious. – Sheila Levine, Talcott Mountain Academy Parent, West Hartford, CT Talcott uses hands- on exploration and the latest technology to ignite a passion for learning in students of all ages.