Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center 2015 – 2016 Annual Report

Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center

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The Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center (Carson Center) is a regional nonprofit performing arts center overlooking the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers in Paducah, Kentucky. The “Four Rivers” in the official name refers to the Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland, and Mississippi rivers and surrounding region. Since the Carson Center opened in February 2004, through June 30, 2015, over 1.6 million people of all ages from every state in the nation have enjoyed performances and events at the Carson Center, one of the most impressive performing arts facilities in the nation. Founders devoted 10 years to dreaming, planning, designing, and raising the funds to build the facility. With its 10-story fly loft and magnificent glass and brick façade – the Carson Center is a landmark in historic downtown Paducah and the cornerstone of a vibrant arts community. The Carson Center is a beautiful, versatile, and comfortable facility with 97,750 sq.-ft. on two levels. The 1,806-seat theatre includes a main floor and two balconies. Superb staging and nonpareil acoustics complement an exquisite venue. The Carson Center mission is “to enhance the quality of life of the adults and children of the Four Rivers region and beyond by providing diverse programming through public and private events that will entertain and educate for years to come.” While most of our audiences come from throughout western Kentucky and parts of Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, and Indiana – the Carson Center is a gathering place for people from throughout the country, and even other nations. Residents of 37 states purchased tickets during our 2015-2016 season. Some of the world’s most accomplished performing artists sing, dance, act, and entertain on our stage. We present a broad variety of performances in our five different series of performances: Broadway, Carson, US Bank Family, Class Acts Education, and Myre. Other presenters increase the number and variety of performances. The Paducah Symphony Orchestra presents its main stage season at the Carson Center, and we consider it our orchestra-in-residence. Educating, entertaining, and inspiring audiences through the performing arts is our primary mission. Beyond that, the Carson Center brings communities together by renting our theatre, lobbies, rooms, and terrace for high school proms and graduations, wedding receptions, seminars, corporate and economic development functions. For more information: Carson Center 100 Kentucky Avenue Paducah KY 42003 (270) 443-9932 thecarsoncenter.org

Statement from the Chairman of the Carson Center Board

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Friends and Supporters of the Carson Center,

I am extremely proud to report to you our 2015-2016 season was again a great success. We enjoyed great performances by talented artists across many different genres while entertaining diverse audiences. Thanks to your continued support we were able to hold true to our mission of enhancing the quality of life in the Four Rivers region and beyond.

Our financial results were once again very positive as we reported a gain from operations and support of $40,626. This is the fifth consecutive year we have finished the year in the black. That is a great accomplishment that many performing arts centers around the nation are unable to claim and one in which we are very proud. Much of the credit for these great results rest with our Executive Director and his outstanding team.

As with any organization, we have had our share of challenges and opportunities also. As Chairman Harry Carloss mentioned in his comments last year, we received a generous challenge from the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation to match donations we raised for the Carson Center endowment. As many of you know, we launched a campaign named Focus on the Future to help us raise the appropriate funds.

Our good friend and Chairman Emeritus, John Williams Sr. graciously agreed to serve as Chair of this campaign. Through his leadership, we were able to have an extremely successful campaign and lay the groundwork for the continued growth and success of the Carson Center for many years to come. If you did not get a chance to participate in the campaign and would like to be a part of the future of the Carson Center it is not too late. I would encourage you to reach out to our Director of Development, Debbie Wattier, or one of our board members or staff for more information.

We also experienced a significant change in our operating model as we are no longer managing the Convention and Expo Center. This change occurred late in the fiscal year and will cause a noticeable change in our revenue stream in the future but I am pleased to report that we are working hard with the management team to find ways to replace that revenue and continue to grow.

I would like to thank our staff, board of directors and all of you for your continued support of the Carson Center and its mission. Without all of us working together we could not achieve the kind of positive results we experienced this past year.

Barry A. Smith, Chairman

Carson Center Board of Directors

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Board of Directors & Carson Center Staff

2016-2017 Officers: Barry Smith, Chair Dr. Harry Carloss, Immediate Past Chair Paula Bright Connell, Vice Chair Roy Riley, Vice Chair Sandra Wilson, Secretary Mike Livingston, At-Large Executive Committee Michael K. Stone, At-Large Executive Committee Roger Truitt – Ex-Officio Committee Chairs: Investment – Paula Bright Connell Fundraising: Events and Planned Giving – Roy Riley and Barry Smith

Brian J. Laczko, Executive Director Jeff Foreman, Operations Director Mary Katz, Associate Director Lisa Lauck, Marketing Director Craig Rothwell, Finance Director Debbie Wattier, Development Director

2015-2016 Board of Directors: Dr. Harry Carloss, Chair * Paula Bright Connell, Vice Chair * Sandra Wilson, Secretary * C. Lee Anderson Dr. Ted Borodofsky, Chair Emeritus Basil Drossos Alex Edwards Frances Hamilton Clay Howerton Beth Hunt Mike Livingston * Mark Meisenheimer Linda Miller, CPA Tom Mittendorf Don Peck Dona Rains Mariowen Reed Roy Riley Barry Smith, Chair Emeritus Michael K. Stone, Chair Emeritus Jean L. Truitt * - Executive Committee

Ex-Officio: John Williams Jr. * Judge Bob Leeper Mayor Gayle Kaler

2016-2017 Incoming Directors: Jamey Brown Emerson Goodwin Edward Hely

Kelli Baier, Administrative Assistant Bill Fox, Building Services Manager Andrea James, Box Office Supervisor Leigh Judd, Box Office Manager Rhonda Lee, Senior Accountant Patti Pearson, Development Coordinator Alex Routen, Education Coordinator Joe Searcy, Production Manager Liz Walker, Events Supervisor

Carson Center Full-Time Staff

Directors Emeritus: Dr. Ted Borodofsky, Chair Emeritus Pat Geveden Anne Gwinn Judge J. William Howerton Thomas Matheus (deceased) Jerry Page David Perry Joe Powell Scott Powell Barry Smith, Chair Emeritus Michael Stone, Chair Emeritus John Williams Sr., Chair Emeritus

Statement from the Chairman of the Carson Center Board

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Friends and Supporters of the Carson Center,

I am extremely proud to report to you our 2015-2016 season was again a great success. We enjoyed great performances by talented artists across many different genres while entertaining diverse audiences. Thanks to your continued support we were able to hold true to our mission of enhancing the quality of life in the Four Rivers region and beyond.

Our financial results were once again very positive as we reported a gain from operations and support of $40,626. This is the fifth consecutive year we have finished the year in the black. That is a great accomplishment that many performing arts centers around the nation are unable to claim and one in which we are very proud. Much of the credit for these great results rest with our Executive Director and his outstanding team.

As with any organization, we have had our share of challenges and opportunities also. As Chairman Harry Carloss mentioned in his comments last year, we received a generous challenge from the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation to match donations we raised for the Carson Center endowment. As many of you know, we launched a campaign named Focus on the Future to help us raise the appropriate funds.

Our good friend and Chairman Emeritus, John Williams Sr. graciously agreed to serve as Chair of this campaign. Through his leadership, we were able to have an extremely successful campaign and lay the groundwork for the continued growth and success of the Carson Center for many years to come. If you did not get a chance to participate in the campaign and would like to be a part of the future of the Carson Center it is not too late. I would encourage you to reach out to our Director of Development, Debbie Wattier, or one of our board members or staff for more information.

We also experienced a significant change in our operating model as we are no longer managing the Convention and Expo Center. This change occurred late in the fiscal year and will cause a noticeable change in our revenue stream in the future but I am pleased to report that we are working hard with the management team to find ways to replace that revenue and continue to grow.

I would like to thank our staff, board of directors and all of you for your continued support of the Carson Center and its mission. Without all of us working together we could not achieve the kind of positive results we experienced this past year.

Barry A. Smith, Chairman

Carson Center Board of Directors

Statement from the Executive Director of the Carson Center

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Fiscal Year 2016 was incredibly fortuitous for the Carson Center. Most importantly, we saw the Carson Center exceed the challenge from the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation to provide future funding for repairs, renovations, improvements, and technology over the life of the Carson Center. One-twentieth of the challenge needed to be matched each year; the Board determined that a twenty-year challenge would exhaust this community and itself. Furthermore, it was feared that such a campaign would impinge upon other upcoming campaigns in this community. As a result, under the masterful leadership of John Williams, Sr., the challenge portion of the Focus on the Future campaign was completed in relatively short order and was acknowledged by the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation on June 9, 2016. To be clear, the Focus on the Future campaign moves forward and other bequests to it will be solicited and gratefully received. Those matching funds will be embargoed by the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation until the year 2035.

Along with that good news is the 2016 Audit that stated the Carson Center’s Gain from operations and support (the information that the Carson Center Board of Directors uses to monitor operations annually) was $40,626 on Total Operating Expenses of $3,587,454. Activities included Kansas, Ron White, Scotty McCreery, Home Free, Moody Blues, and the Charlie Daniels Band in the Carson Series. Those six concerts produced a $54,698 Surplus to Budget. The Broadway Series included Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Blue Man Group, Saturday Night Fever, Million Dollar Quartet, Beauty and the Beast, and Once. Once was a “small” show by Broadway standards but it stands up to the best of Broadway to have appeared on our stage thus far. Combined, those six productions generated a $111,156 Surplus compared to Budget. Our faith-based Myre Series included Ernie Haase and Signature Sound along with The Booth Brothers, Anne & Jon Cowherd along with Brian Blade and The Fellowship, The American Spiritual Ensemble, and Jeanne Robertson. That series generated a $4,332 Surplus to Budget. The Class Acts Series included 22 performances of 17 productions and included Choo Choo Soul, Romeo and Juliet, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, A Christmas Carol, Seussical, and Jungle Jack Hanna. There were 21,821 pre-school through high school students and their teachers served through this program. It was $17,081 better-than-budget. Meanwhile, The US Bank Family Series, consisting of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, A Christmas Carol, Jungle Jack Hanna, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and Cirque Zuma Zuma produced a Surplus of $42,033 but ended up $23,531 short of budget. Our First Stages had The Cat and the Hat, Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas, and Peter Rabbit. Those three performances produced a Surplus of $30,387 and were $4,590 better than budget. Another 8,494 young people and their families attended these two series.

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From our opening in February 2004 through June 30, 2016, the Carson Center has welcomed over 1.6 million visitors and generated cumulative regional economic impact over those 12 years of $153,298,819. For FY 2016, Total Spending by the Carson Center and its audiences was $11,710,092. The Carson Center generated State Revenue of $1,325,915 and $495,384 in Local Revenue.

This will be my final Statement from the Executive Director. I will be stepping down on September 30, 2017, after 12 years at the helm. While my time here is not finished as yet, I must tell you that it has been an incredibly rewarding--yet somewhat exhausting--journey. It has been my delight to meet so many wonderful, gracious, and compelling individuals over these years to include our Board of Directors and Staff, but most importantly, you, the stakeholders of the Carson Center who contributed your time, treasures, and talents to build this incredible facility as well as to support it so that it will remain vibrant and enriching for many decades to come. I will reminisce on our times together with joy and jubilation all the remainder of my days. I thank you for this opportunity to serve you and the Carson Center. I have striven to act in the best self-interest of the Carson Center solely and hope that you will continue to cherish it as you share your time here with family, friends, and the greater community at large.

Brian Laczko Executive Director

Statement from the Executive Director of the Carson Center

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Fiscal Year 2016 was incredibly fortuitous for the Carson Center. Most importantly, we saw the Carson Center exceed the challenge from the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation to provide future funding for repairs, renovations, improvements, and technology over the life of the Carson Center. One-twentieth of the challenge needed to be matched each year; the Board determined that a twenty-year challenge would exhaust this community and itself. Furthermore, it was feared that such a campaign would impinge upon other upcoming campaigns in this community. As a result, under the masterful leadership of John Williams, Sr., the challenge portion of the Focus on the Future campaign was completed in relatively short order and was acknowledged by the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation on June 9, 2016. To be clear, the Focus on the Future campaign moves forward and other bequests to it will be solicited and gratefully received. Those matching funds will be embargoed by the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation until the year 2035.

Along with that good news is the 2016 Audit that stated the Carson Center’s Gain from operations and support (the information that the Carson Center Board of Directors uses to monitor operations annually) was $40,626 on Total Operating Expenses of $3,587,454. Activities included Kansas, Ron White, Scotty McCreery, Home Free, Moody Blues, and the Charlie Daniels Band in the Carson Series. Those six concerts produced a $54,698 Surplus to Budget. The Broadway Series included Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Blue Man Group, Saturday Night Fever, Million Dollar Quartet, Beauty and the Beast, and Once. Once was a “small” show by Broadway standards but it stands up to the best of Broadway to have appeared on our stage thus far. Combined, those six productions generated a $111,156 Surplus compared to Budget. Our faith-based Myre Series included Ernie Haase and Signature Sound along with The Booth Brothers, Anne & Jon Cowherd along with Brian Blade and The Fellowship, The American Spiritual Ensemble, and Jeanne Robertson. That series generated a $4,332 Surplus to Budget. The Class Acts Series included 22 performances of 17 productions and included Choo Choo Soul, Romeo and Juliet, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, A Christmas Carol, Seussical, and Jungle Jack Hanna. There were 21,821 pre-school through high school students and their teachers served through this program. It was $17,081 better-than-budget. Meanwhile, The US Bank Family Series, consisting of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, A Christmas Carol, Jungle Jack Hanna, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and Cirque Zuma Zuma produced a Surplus of $42,033 but ended up $23,531 short of budget. Our First Stages had The Cat and the Hat, Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas, and Peter Rabbit. Those three performances produced a Surplus of $30,387 and were $4,590 better than budget. Another 8,494 young people and their families attended these two series.

Growth and Investment Results of the Endowment Fund

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Investment results for the period ending June 30, 2016, were almost flat and in line with what markets have given for the year. This year was most challenging in that interest rates remain at historic lows, US equity markets as represented by the S & P 500 returned under 4%, and foreign markets became a major detractor to performance. The 12 months resulted in a return of .69%. Ending asset allocation stood with total equities at 56%, fixed income at 32%, cash at 10%, and other assets at 2%. Performance was affected by low interest rates on fixed income investments, returning a positive 2.32%. The S & P 500 returned 3.99% for the year while the International markets as represented by the MSCI EAFE Index lost 9.72%. Our total equity portfolio returned a negative .93%. Our Other Asset category, containing mostly equity real estate investments, returned a positive 23.36%. Even with the relatively small return for the period ending June 30, 2016, the fund has an annualized return since inception of 5.17%, a respectable return when measured against the major indexes over the same time period. The summary of activity in the Fund is as follows: The Maintenance and Enhancement Fund ended the year with a balance of $318,973.00 after distributions of $97,086.00. Major items funded include an emergency chiller repair, replacing tables and chairs, repair to the Myre River Room roof, replaced spotlights, and various computer equipment. Our committee for the year consisted of myself, Molly Blythe, Amy Bramlitt, Alex Edwards, Clay Howerton, and Bill Lentz. Bill Lentz will leave our committee June 30, 2016, and be replaced by John Williams Jr. Respectfully submitted, Paula Bright Connell Chair, Investment Committee

Beginning Balance Donations/Deposits Transfer Distributions sub-total Adjusted to FMV End Balance

10,240,412 10,000

0 (400,416) 9,849,996 112,094

9,962,090

Giving Opportunities & Sponsorships

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Contributors play a leading role: of the Carson Center’s annual funding, more than 25% comes from Memberships and other contributions, sponsorships, fundraising events, grants, and other support. Your gifts present nationally and internationally acclaimed performing artists, educate young audiences, and maintain this remarkable facility. Because the Carson Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Discover the part you want to play in supporting your Carson Center. Please call Debbie Wattier at (270) 443-9932 to: Start or Renew Your Membership: All Members buy tickets before the public. Benefits, which increase with giving levels, can include invitations to Season Previews, backstage tours, and more. Annual Membership levels range from $50 to $2,500+. Sponsor a Performance, Series of Performances, or Fundraising Event: Businesses, industries, organizations, families, and individuals sponsor: performances, performance series, arts-education projects, and fundraising events. Gain year-round recognition for $1,000 to $15,000 sponsorships. Give to the Endowment: “Set the Stage” for audiences of the future through contributions and bequests to the Carson Center endowment fund. Name a Seat: Place your name on a seat in the Main Theatre with a one-time gift. Honor family members, friends, or remember loved ones. Opportunities begin at $1,500 on the Main Floor; $1,000 First Balcony; and $500 Second Balcony. Memorial and Honorary Gifts: Comfort a family by making a gift to the Carson Center in memory of a friend or relative. You also can honor individuals or couples by making gifts in their name(s) on birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, graduations, etc.

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Growth and Investment Results of the Endowment Fund

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Investment results for the period ending June 30, 2016, were almost flat and in line with what markets have given for the year. This year was most challenging in that interest rates remain at historic lows, US equity markets as represented by the S & P 500 returned under 4%, and foreign markets became a major detractor to performance. The 12 months resulted in a return of .69%. Ending asset allocation stood with total equities at 56%, fixed income at 32%, cash at 10%, and other assets at 2%. Performance was affected by low interest rates on fixed income investments, returning a positive 2.32%. The S & P 500 returned 3.99% for the year while the International markets as represented by the MSCI EAFE Index lost 9.72%. Our total equity portfolio returned a negative .93%. Our Other Asset category, containing mostly equity real estate investments, returned a positive 23.36%. Even with the relatively small return for the period ending June 30, 2016, the fund has an annualized return since inception of 5.17%, a respectable return when measured against the major indexes over the same time period. The summary of activity in the Fund is as follows: The Maintenance and Enhancement Fund ended the year with a balance of $318,973.00 after distributions of $97,086.00. Major items funded include an emergency chiller repair, replacing tables and chairs, repair to the Myre River Room roof, replaced spotlights, and various computer equipment. Our committee for the year consisted of myself, Molly Blythe, Amy Bramlitt, Alex Edwards, Clay Howerton, and Bill Lentz. Bill Lentz will leave our committee June 30, 2016, and be replaced by John Williams Jr. Respectfully submitted, Paula Bright Connell Chair, Investment Committee

Beginning Balance Donations/Deposits Transfer Distributions sub-total Adjusted to FMV End Balance

10,240,412 10,000

0 (400,416) 9,849,996 112,094

9,962,090

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Setting the Stage for Audiences of the Future

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Through planned gifts to the Carson Center Endowment – you make it possible for future generations to benefit from experiences that mean so much to you. An estate planning attorney or financial adviser can help you select the gift plan best for you. To inform us that you have made a bequest, or for more information, please call Debbie Wattier at (270) 443-9932. Include a bequest to the Carson Center in your will or other planned giving document with this wording: I give _____ dollars (or ____ percent) from my estate to the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center (Carson Center), a Kentucky nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation in Paducah, Kentucky. Encore Society (Contribution of $5,000 or more to Carson Center Endowment) Jane Carson Myre and Dr. Louis Myre J. Lane Peck John and Vivian Williams Myrick-Meriwether Family Fund Lucy Robertson O’Mara; Robert W. Robertson Jr., M.D.; George W. Robertson, W. Howard Robertson II – In memory of their parents, Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Robertson Sr. Dr. Charles and Linda Shields Norman Greenberg, In Memory of Mary Rose Greenberg Dauveen (“Dean”) and Joe Roper James Grisham, In Memory of Jo Grisham The McWaters Family Foundation in Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Louis Myre Paula and Don Connell Tom DeCillis Mary Taylor Clyde Lawter Steve and Anita Bright Dr. John and Fran Kraus Neurological Associates of Western Kentucky Legacy Society (Future gifts, such as bequests) Michael G. Byers Mike and Caroline Cappock Lisa Lauck Clyde Lawter Jerry and Sara Page Jan C. and Larry W. Rudolph Shirley Trail Lanier Jean L. Truitt Anita C. Williams John and Vivian Williams If you have named the Carson Center as a beneficiary, please notify us so that we can include you in the Legacy Society. Requests for anonymity are honored.

Encore and Legacy Society Members as of

June 30, 2016

Focus on the Future Honor Roll

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The Carson Center gratefully acknowledges this Honor Roll of patrons who made planned gifts and contributions to this center’s endowment during the 2016 Focus on the Future campaign. Their generosity will help future generations enjoy the performing arts experiences that mean so much to all of us – in a beautiful facility lovingly maintained over the years. Special thanks to the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation for *matching the campaign gifts, to J. William Howerton for his vision for the long-term good of the Carson Center, to John A. Williams Sr. and the Focus on the Future Campaign Leadership Council; and to J. Lane Peck and other patrons who have done so much to assure a bright future for the Carson Center. Please call Debbie Wattier at (270) 443-9932 for information on making planned gifts and contributions to the Carson Center endowment.

Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Johnson Brian and Mary Katz Lisa Lauck Drs. Carl and Polly LeBuhn Gary and Della Lightfoot Milton M. “Mike” Livingston, Jr., and Barbara B. Livingston Lourdes Hospital Linda Miller, CPA Brandon and Janet Morgan Randy and Andrea Orr The Edwin J. Paxton Family Foundation Don O. and Martha Peck David and Carolyn Perry Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Petter Jr. and Family Joe and Nancy Powell Lee and Sharon Powell Scott and Debbie Powell Steve and Nancy Powless Dona Rains Richard and Mariowen Reed Dan and Debbie Reynolds Roy and Jennifer Riley Dr. Charles and Linda Shields Barry and Amy Smith Ana Sredl Hal and Debe Sullivan Superior Care Home Dwain and Mary Taylor Roger and Jean Truitt Buddy and Mary Ann Upshaw Ken and Jean Wheeler John and Kristin Williams Sandra and Ed Wilson Chip Wynn Updated March 2017 *The match is in a fund controlled by the Foundation and not accessible to the Carson Center until 2035.

C. Lee and Nina Anderson Banterra Bank BB&T Chris and Nancy Black Lars and Molly Blythe Suzanne and Ted Borodofsky Jamey and Jordan Brown Jim and Brenda Brown Dennis L. Cannon Dr. Harry and Barbara Carloss CSI Jim and Jackie Conn Paula and Don Connell Randall and Rebecca Conroy Dairyman’s Supply Company, Inc. In Honor of Woodrow and Mary Davis Jim DeCillis Tom DeCillis David and Linda Curtis, Walker Hall Events Center Genie and Basil Drossos Nancy K. Duff Stan and Missy Eckenberg Wendy Elrod Danny and Norma Evitts FNB Bank Dr. & Mrs. H W Ford Bill Ford Jeane and Joe Framptom Jim and Amy Garrett Golden Eagle Distributing, Inc. Paul and Juliette Grumley Louis Haas Family Terry and Laura Haas Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Hamilton Edward and Lisa Hely Hilliard Lyons Jeff and Terri Holland Clay and Darlene Howerton Kenny and Beth Hunt Ingram Barge Company

Setting the Stage for Audiences of the Future

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Through planned gifts to the Carson Center Endowment – you make it possible for future generations to benefit from experiences that mean so much to you. An estate planning attorney or financial adviser can help you select the gift plan best for you. To inform us that you have made a bequest, or for more information, please call Debbie Wattier at (270) 443-9932. Include a bequest to the Carson Center in your will or other planned giving document with this wording: I give _____ dollars (or ____ percent) from my estate to the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center (Carson Center), a Kentucky nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation in Paducah, Kentucky. Encore Society (Contribution of $5,000 or more to Carson Center Endowment) Jane Carson Myre and Dr. Louis Myre J. Lane Peck John and Vivian Williams Myrick-Meriwether Family Fund Lucy Robertson O’Mara; Robert W. Robertson Jr., M.D.; George W. Robertson, W. Howard Robertson II – In memory of their parents, Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Robertson Sr. Dr. Charles and Linda Shields Norman Greenberg, In Memory of Mary Rose Greenberg Dauveen (“Dean”) and Joe Roper James Grisham, In Memory of Jo Grisham The McWaters Family Foundation in Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Louis Myre Paula and Don Connell Tom DeCillis Mary Taylor Clyde Lawter Steve and Anita Bright Dr. John and Fran Kraus Neurological Associates of Western Kentucky Legacy Society (Future gifts, such as bequests) Michael G. Byers Mike and Caroline Cappock Lisa Lauck Clyde Lawter Jerry and Sara Page Jan C. and Larry W. Rudolph Shirley Trail Lanier Jean L. Truitt Anita C. Williams John and Vivian Williams If you have named the Carson Center as a beneficiary, please notify us so that we can include you in the Legacy Society. Requests for anonymity are honored.

Encore and Legacy Society Members as of

June 30, 2016

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Sponsorships & Grants: 2015-2016 Season

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*Sponsors Series Sponsors CSI Baptist Health Paducah Ingram Barge Company Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation Lourdes Paducah & Louisville Railway Paducah Bank United Propane Gas US Bank Performance/Event Sponsors A&K Construction American Commercial Barge Lines Animal Kare Center Atmos Energy Banterra Bank Byrn Funeral Home/Kirk and Natalie Byrn C-Plant Federal Credit Union Credit Bureau Systems Dialog Telecommunications Fluor Golden Eagle Distributing, Inc. Harper Industries, Inc. Harrah’s Metropolis Independence Bank James Sanders Nursery Jean L. Truitt and Family Arts-in-Education Initiatives John & Vivian Williams Lakes of Paducah Lone Oak Animal Clinic Milner & Orr Murray State University Regional Outreach Paducah Dental Care Peel & Holland Regions Bank River City Baseball and Softball Academy Ronald McDonald House Charities Roof Brothers Wine and Spirits Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Superior Care Home Swift & Staley Toyota of Murray Wagner Wine and Spirits

* Grant Support from: Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation City of Paducah Downtown Kiwanis Kentucky Arts Council Paducah Convention and Visitors

Bureau McCracken County Community Career Endowment

* $1,000 & Up

Carson Center Members

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*This list includes Members at Principal level and above as of June 30, 2016. The Carson Center appreciates every Member.

Producer ($2,500 and up) Sue Chappel Kyle Katterjohn Mike and Barbara Livingston Wayne and Dee Morris Sara and Jerry Page Greg and Cathy Russell Bill and Meredith Schroeder Dr. and Mrs. Charles Shields Mr. and Mrs. Roger Truitt Buddy and Mary Ann Upshaw John and Vivian Williams Super Star ($1,500 to $2,499) Dr. and Mrs. Ruben Cuadrado Tom DeCillis David and Ann Denton Mr. and Mrs. Joe Framptom Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Holland Drs. Carl and Polly LeBuhn L.V. and Barbara McGinty Dr. and Mrs. Wally Montgomery Mr. and Mrs Dwain Taylor Anita C. Williams Star ($1,000 to $1,499) Mr. and Mrs. J. David Bailey Genie and Basil Drossos Mr. and Mrs. Alex Edwards Dr. and Mrs. Patrick (Leigh Ann) Ellison Wendy Elrod Louis Haas and Tim Haas Judge and Mrs. J. William Howerton Roxie and Larry Jarvis Darrell and Reneé Massey Mayfield Printing Company (Bob and Kim Isbell) Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Mickey (Pamela) Sirls Mr. and Mrs. Davie Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Millard (Kim) Summarell Yvonne Weaver Tammy West Anonymous

Principal ($500 to $999) Mr. and Mrs. Don (Renie) Barger Bill Ford Interiors, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Ted Borodofsky William Brown Joe and Catherine Burkhead Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Byrn III Dr. and Mrs. Harry W. Carloss Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Crawford Jeff and Sharon Douthitt Elizabeth Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Andy Elliott Russell Flood Gene and Roberta Garfield Mr. and Mrs. Ben Green Mr. and Mrs. Gordon (Jane) Griffin Leonard Guyette Dr. and Mrs. Jim (Anne) Gwinn Mr. and Mrs. Billy Harper, Harper Industries Jim and Peggy Horntrop Clay and Darlene Howerton Ted and Carol Hudson Mary Louise (Weezie) Katterjohn Judge W. David King Dr. John and Mrs. Fran Kraus Dr. and Mrs. Robert (Lisa) Kupper Drs. Landen and Van Meeks Linda A. Miller, CPA Judge Shea Nickell and Dr. Carolyn Watson Nickell Dr. Frederick Park Peggy Sabel Paxton Joe and Nancy Powell Mr. and Mrs. Steve Powless Jan Preston Mr. and Mrs. Paul Quayle Drs. Tim and Jo Ranval Kurt and Gail Ruga Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Runge Jerry and Linda Severns Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Patty) Shannon Mr. and Mrs. Rick (Nancy) Sutton Peggy Tripp Mr. and Mrs. John Tveite John and Camille Warden Tony and Nancy Williams Dr. and Mrs. Charles Winkler Anonymous

Sponsorships & Grants: 2015-2016 Season

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*Sponsors Series Sponsors CSI Baptist Health Paducah Ingram Barge Company Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation Lourdes Paducah & Louisville Railway Paducah Bank United Propane Gas US Bank Performance/Event Sponsors A&K Construction American Commercial Barge Lines Animal Kare Center Atmos Energy Banterra Bank Byrn Funeral Home/Kirk and Natalie Byrn C-Plant Federal Credit Union Credit Bureau Systems Dialog Telecommunications Fluor Golden Eagle Distributing, Inc. Harper Industries, Inc. Harrah’s Metropolis Independence Bank James Sanders Nursery Jean L. Truitt and Family Arts-in-Education Initiatives John & Vivian Williams Lakes of Paducah Lone Oak Animal Clinic Milner & Orr Murray State University Regional Outreach Paducah Dental Care Peel & Holland Regions Bank River City Baseball and Softball Academy Ronald McDonald House Charities Roof Brothers Wine and Spirits Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Superior Care Home Swift & Staley Toyota of Murray Wagner Wine and Spirits

* Grant Support from: Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation City of Paducah Downtown Kiwanis Kentucky Arts Council Paducah Convention and Visitors

Bureau McCracken County Community Career Endowment

* $1,000 & Up

Regional Impact in 2015-2016

• Broadway, Carson, Myre & Family Series • 23 Performances • 29, 558 Total Attendees • 22% of Attendees came from beyond a 50-mile radius • Attendees came from 37 states

• Class Acts Education Series • 25 Performances • 19,996 Total Attendees • 28% Attendees came from beyond a 50-mile radius

• Use of the Facility • 329 Performances/Events • Examples of Events: Proms & Graduations, Board Meetings & Company

Annual Meetings, Weddings & Receptions, and Concerts

• Overall Demographics & Total Economic Impact based on Americans for the Arts Prosperity Calculator • 115,326 Visitors • Total Expenditures/Industry Impact = $11,710,092* • FTE Jobs = 233.7* • Local Government Revenue = $495,384* • State Government Revenue = $1,325,915*

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Total Expenditures: The total dollars spent by a nonprofit arts and culture organization and its audiences; event-related spending by arts and culture audiences is estimated using the average dollars spent per person by arts event attendees in similarly populated communities.

FTE Jobs: The total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs in your community that are supported by the expenditures made by the arts and culture organization and/or its audiences. An FTE can be 1 full-time employee, 2 half-time employees, 4 employees who work quarter-time, etc.

Government Revenue: The total dollars received by your local and state governments (e.g. license fees, taxes) as a result of the expenditures made by the arts and culture organization and/or its audiences.

*This report presents the findings and calculator from a study conducted in 2007 measuring the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in Greater Paducah, KY. It was published by Americans for the Arts in 2008.

Regional Impact in 2015-2016

• Broadway, Carson, Myre & Family Series • 23 Performances • 29, 558 Total Attendees • 22% of Attendees came from beyond a 50-mile radius • Attendees came from 37 states

• Class Acts Education Series • 25 Performances • 19,996 Total Attendees • 28% Attendees came from beyond a 50-mile radius

• Use of the Facility • 329 Performances/Events • Examples of Events: Proms & Graduations, Board Meetings & Company

Annual Meetings, Weddings & Receptions, and Concerts

• Overall Demographics & Total Economic Impact based on Americans for the Arts Prosperity Calculator • 115,326 Visitors • Total Expenditures/Industry Impact = $11,710,092* • FTE Jobs = 233.7* • Local Government Revenue = $495,384* • State Government Revenue = $1,325,915*

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Total Expenditures: The total dollars spent by a nonprofit arts and culture organization and its audiences; event-related spending by arts and culture audiences is estimated using the average dollars spent per person by arts event attendees in similarly populated communities.

FTE Jobs: The total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs in your community that are supported by the expenditures made by the arts and culture organization and/or its audiences. An FTE can be 1 full-time employee, 2 half-time employees, 4 employees who work quarter-time, etc.

Government Revenue: The total dollars received by your local and state governments (e.g. license fees, taxes) as a result of the expenditures made by the arts and culture organization and/or its audiences.

*This report presents the findings and calculator from a study conducted in 2007 measuring the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in Greater Paducah, KY. It was published by Americans for the Arts in 2008.