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AIR & SPACE MUSEUM7711 E. Academy Blvd

Denver, CO 80230

EXPLORATION OF FLIGHT13005 Wings Way

Englewood, CO 80112

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Letter from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2018 Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 — Admissions, Membership and Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

— Curator’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

— Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

— Museum Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

— Grand Opening of Exploration of Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

— Financials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

— Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

— Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

— Board of Directors and Staff . . . . . . . . 15

Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES’ MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ABOUT AVIATION AND SPACE ENDEAVORS OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

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To our Wings Family:

2018 has been a year of growth and excitement for Wings Over the Rockies . From the opening of the Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery on the Exploration of Flight campus at Centennial Airport to welcoming record-breaking numbers of guests through our doors, Wings has spent the last year pushing to create new opportunities for our mission to flourish. We couldn’t have done it without you .

Our impact is wide reaching and ever evolving to anticipate the changing needs of those who will lead Colorado's Aerospace Alley into the future . Through transformational education programs, we are preparing and inspiring the next generation of aviators and astronauts in Colorado . The access these programs create is critical in developing a diverse and well-equipped workforce for the future of aerospace .

Behind the Wings, the breakout web series and TV program, has amassed over 20 million watch minutes from hundreds of thousands of viewers around the world .

As Colorado’s Official Air & Space Museum, we feel privileged to welcome guests from all over the globe . Events of all kinds allow us to engage our community in unique ways and open doors to aerospace lovers big and small . In fact, Wings Over the Rockies has been named a 20 best aviation museum in the world by CNN Travel .

Our success in 2018 would not have been possible without volunteers, donors, members, and supporters like you and we are honored to have you as a part of your family . Your dedication to our mission has allowed Wings to grow as a community asset, thought leader, partner and advocate for aerospace in Colorado .

Thank you, Wings family, for making 2018 our best yet .

John L . Barry, Maj . Gen, USAF (Ret)

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

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2018 YEAR END REVIEWW I N G S O V E R T H E R O C K I E S

“20 BEST AVIATION MUSEUMAROUND THE WORLD”

N A M E D A

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OPENEDBOEING BLUE SKYAVIATION GALLERY@ EXPLORATION OF FLIGHT

'UNIQUE TOTHE NATION'FACILITYAT CENTENNIAL

AIRPORT

HOSTED HIGH-PROFILE TV SHOWS

700,000V I D E O S E R I E S

M O R E T H A N

O N L I N E V I E W S

OF OUR BEHIND THE WINGS VIDEO SERIES

291% INCREASE

111,701W I N G S O V E R T H E R O C K I E SGENERAL ADMISSION

8% INCREASE 36,234YOUTH IMPACTED

6.8% INCREASE

600TEACHERS

SURPASSEDFLOWN IN THETEACHER FLIGHTPROGRAM

P R O M O T I N G C O L O R A D O ' S

“AEROSPACE ALLEY”

In 2018, Behind the Wings Season 1 was filmed for Rocky Mountain PBS. You can now find Behind the Wings in 42 markets and 18 states!


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2018 YEAR END REVIEWW I N G S O V E R T H E R O C K I E S

“20 BEST AVIATION MUSEUMAROUND THE WORLD”

N A M E D A

B Y

OPENEDBOEING BLUE SKYAVIATION GALLERY@ EXPLORATION OF FLIGHT

'UNIQUE TOTHE NATION'FACILITYAT CENTENNIAL

AIRPORT

HOSTED HIGH-PROFILE TV SHOWS

700,000V I D E O S E R I E S

M O R E T H A N

O N L I N E V I E W S

OF OUR BEHIND THE WINGS VIDEO SERIES

291% INCREASE

111,701W I N G S O V E R T H E R O C K I E SGENERAL ADMISSION

8% INCREASE 36,234YOUTH IMPACTED

6.8% INCREASE

600TEACHERS

SURPASSEDFLOWN IN THETEACHER FLIGHTPROGRAM

P R O M O T I N G C O L O R A D O ' S

“AEROSPACE ALLEY”

2018 CURATORIAL HIGHLIGHTS• Hosted “Be The Astronaut” traveling exhibit for a

four-month stay .• Wings’ traveling exhibit Wood and Canvas: The

WWI Aviation Art of James Dietz” on display at the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston, TX .

• Took delivery of a large collection of Lockheed Martin artifacts for use at Lowry .

• Designed, fabricated, and installed exhibits for Exploration of Flight .

• Received signed Wright Brother’s propeller from the National Aviation Hall of Fame .

• Installed a temporary exhibit on Colorado aerospace at Denver International Airport for the busy holiday travel season

• Created a local museum curator’s advocacy group with monthly meetings .

• Installed temporary exhibit on Colorado’s public use airports .

• Installed plaque in front of the B-52 commemorating the Air Force Academy’s first year at Lowry .

• Hosted “Above and Beyond” traveling exhibit for a three-month stay .

• Donated Adam Aircraft A500 to Pima Air & Space Museum .

ADMISSIONS, MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERS

Point to note: The Air & Space Museum experienced an 8% bump in general admission visitation between calendar year 2017 and calendar year 2018 .

General Admission

111,701Corporate Event Attendees

38,621Offsite Attendance

12,532Group Tours

9,301

171,731IMPACTED

ACTIVE MEMBERS

2,425ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS

173

TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS

27,754

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EDUCATION

Wings Over the Rockies continues to educate and inspire through aerospace-themed camps, a one-of-a-kind Teacher Flight Program and hands-on workshops for students of all ages .

■ 332 fun-loving camp attendees

■ 76 educators flown

■ 44 WAA students educated


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ENGINEERING

FOR ALL FESTIVAL

Wings Over the Rockies hosted over 186 private events ranging from birthday parties to corporate receptions, hosted two high-profile TV shows (American Idol and The Bachelor), and captured community interest with signature events .

Wings recognized Governor John Hickenlooper at its annual Gala for his unrivaled aerospace leadership in Colorado . In addition to the Spreading Wings Gala, Wings hosted many in-house events that brought in guests from all backgrounds in unique and fun ways .

EVENTS

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GRAND OPENING OF EXPLORATION OF FLIGHT

2018 was a monumental year for Wings Over the Rockies . The organization formally opened its second location, Exploration of Flight, at Centennial Airport to much pomp and circumstance on July 20, 2018 .

The VIP grand opening featured skydivers, air demos, live entertainment and our special guest, Wingspan co-chair Harrison Ford . All of that aside, the true star of the evening was the Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery (Blue Sky Gallery) itself . Boasting top-of-the line interactive exhibit bays, a custom virtual reality lounge, fully-stocked education workshop, pilot-quality flight simulators and real-time flight planning opportunities, Phase 1 of Wings' Exploration of Flight campus is all we dreamed of and more .

Your support has been invaluable and we cannot thank you enough! Without our exceptional and dedicated board of directors, donors, members, volunteers, staff and community this amazing milestone in Wings' history would not have been possible .

THANK YOU for your ongoing support and dedication to Wings Over the Rockies, now one organization with two locations .


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GRAND OPENING OF EXPLORATION OF FLIGHT

Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery OverviewThe 19,000 square foot Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery is divided into two experience arenas. The first floor covers the “experience” of flight. Strap into a tumbling gyro chair to understand the effect of G-forces on your body, interact with a wind tunnel using items of your own design, navigate mountain passes, witness leading edge technologies and even feel the thrill of flight through virtual reality.

On the second level, visitors will understand the “sequence” of flight. From mission planning and career readiness to a full-fledged viewing lounge, guests will be able to witness the excitement and buzz of the second busiest general aviation airport in the United States . Guests can even listen to radio chatter on three different Centennial air traffic control frequencies, giving them a direct line into the complicated, yet fascinating, world of aviation communication .

We'll see you this weekend!

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FINANCIALS

The museum’s 2018 operating revenues and expenses are summarized in the charts below .

2018 operating revenues increased approximately $337,000 from 2017, primarily as a result of increasing admissions and grants . The museum’s earned revenues from admissions, museum programs, store sales and memberships were up approximately 13% over 2017 .

Contributions, admissions and facility rentals were the three largest sources of operating revenues in 2018, 2017, and 2016 .

2018 operating expenses rose by 11% to approximately $4,050,000 for the year due to opening our new facility, Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery, facility upgrades, openings of new exhibits and continuing to host traveling exhibits .

Accompanying charts show functional operating expenses, including proportional staff time spent on the various museum programs as well as facility operating costs (excluding depreciation) .

Capital Contributions

19%Membership

2%Contributions

31%Admissions

26%

Facility Rental

12%Museum Store (net)

2%

Special Events (net)

3%

$5,884,7732018 OPERATING

REVENUES

The best thing about Wings is being able to see the guests' eyes light up when they are learning about the history of the aircraft and being able to answer their questions. It is great to learn from other volunteers who have experience in the aircraft and military.

- Jo Ann Suriskey, Wings Volunteer since 2015 ”

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$4,056,6432018 OPERATING EXPENDITURES

Special Events

3%Museum Store

2%Membership

4%

General & Administrative

31%Education

14%Corporate Events

17%Capital Campaign

8%

Fundraising

6%

Admissions

7%

Restoration & Exhibits

8%

(EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION)

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2018 UNRESTRICTED INCOME

Grants $494,125

Special Events $206,600

Admissions & Facilities $2,226,595

Museum Store (net) $89,052

DONORS – ORGANIZATIONAL

$1,000,000 +

Gates Frontier Fund

$250,000 - $500,000

Scientific and Cultural Facilities District

$100,000 - 249,999

GogoAir Business AviationRay Foundation, Inc .United Airlines

$50,000 - $79,499

Primus AerospaceBall Aerospace &

Technologies Corp .

$25,000 - $49,999

Peggy & Steve Fossett Foundation

Lockheed Martin

$10,000 - $24,999

Biscuits and Berries CateringAlpine BankIndependence Aviation, LLCTheda & Tamblin Clark Smith

Family FoundationThompson Family Fund

$5,000 - $9,999

Craig HospitalGabriele and Michael Allen

Family Charitable FundiLead Schools Development

MDC Holdings, Inc/Richmond American Homes Foundation

Nycum Family FoundationRecords-Johnston Family

Foundation, Inc .The Denver FoundationThe Richard and Diane

Van Grunsven Family Foundation

TWH Giving FundVietnam Veterans of America,

Inc . Chapter 1071Arapahoe County Public

Airport Authority (Centennial Airport)

Peak Beverage Catering Inc .

$2,500 - $4,999

Multicopter WarehouseFooters CateringRocky Mountain CateringThree Tomatoes CateringBest Tugs

$1,000 - $2,499

Benson Mineral GroupCatering By DesignSchiff Family Charitable FundGuaranty Bank & TrustHudick Excavating, Inc .Occasions CateringScientific & Cultural

CollaborativeEpicurean Catering

Wember Inc .Arapahoe LibrariesThe Ryan Family FundA Spice of Life Cateringn

$500 - $999

384th Bomb Group, Inc .City Of CentennialGo RentalsHampden PressSouth Metro Denver

Chamber Of CommerceSpartan School Of

AeronauticsLM Hewitt PhotographyVisit Aurora, Inc .Fremont Economic

Development Corp .

Sunborne XVI, LTD .Jim N' Nicks Bar-B-QUS Brokers Network Inc

$250 - $499

United States Air Force Academy Quarterback Club

Daughters of the American Revolution, Front Range Chapter

Unser KartingNetwork for GoodArcadia PublishingValor Studios

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DONORS – WINGSPAN$3,000,000 +

Anthony and Delisa Mayer

$1,000,000 - $2,499,000

Peter P . LuceGates Frontier FundOzmen FoundationThe Boeing CompanyCarl M . Williams

$750,000

Jeppesen

$500,000 - $749,000

IHS Global Inc

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp .

Jerre SteadHarry B . Combs

$100,000 - $249,000

GogoAir Business AviationTim RyanThe Fries FoundationHugh and Michelle Harvey

Family FoundationStephen StrachanTom MarshTerry StevinsonArapahoe County Water &

Wastewater ACWWASunborne XVI, LTD .

$50,000 - $99,000

Chris LeeversJFM FoundationEdward RobinsonPrimus AerospaceRichard RobinsonJeff PuckettDavid FetterSoutheast Metro Stormwater

Authority SEMSWA

$25,000 - $49,000

Jim WilliamsonHEI CivilInternational Jet AviationJohn Raber

JPTC, LLCGreg J . AndersonJohn EarleyJohn M . FoxCH2M Hill

$10,000 - $24,000

Conor McCallinMedallion EnterprisesA . Barry HirschfeldJay McCormickCathleen S . Van BuskirkCharles F . KetteringGlenn R . JonesThe Emil C . Buehler TrustAECOM Technology

Corporation

Lynn M . KroghJohn BarryJohn V . SaemanCharlie JohnsonDavid HurleyHarold SmethillsPhillip EcklundRobb JamesScott DeLuiseTheda & Tamblin Clark Smith

Family FoundationRuth Richter HoldenHolden Family FundThe AW Geise IV Charitable

FundJames JeppesenThompson Family Fund

$5,000 - $9,000

David DickersonNycum Family FoundationHoward M . EdwardsBarney CarlsonEmily WarnerDaniel CarterBill MilamCindy CorriganRon SmithJack CroninThe Ryan Family FundR . Scott Nycum, Jr .Valerie ClarkAlec Garbini

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DONORS – INDIVIDUAL

$750,000+

Anthony and Delisa Mayer

$100,000-$249,000

Terry and Fran Combs

$50,000 - $99,999

Edward RobinsonRichard RobinsonJack and Viki Thompson

$10,000 - $24,999

Kathleen and August GeiseLinda ChowdryValerie ClarkJeff and Nancy PuckettStephen Strachan

$5,000 - $9,999

Daniel CarterGlenn DavisHoward and Kerrie Lance

Lynn M . KroghRonald and Sheila SmithThad BagnatoJessica Castellano and

Joseph Del GuidicePhillip and Robin EcklundDonald SilvaJoseph and Roya ZuffolettoMarty SchmitzMike SmalingAlec Garbini

$2,500 - $4,999

Neal GroffPhelps LaneCollin and Jane ScottMark CytrynbaumJames and Joyce JeppesenMegan FisherSteve LindseyGlen Schlotterbeck and

Danee YoungRobert OlsonGreg and Beth Anderson

John and Ellen Barry

$1,000 - $2,499

Charlie JohnsonDaniel and Tricia SmithDaudi BarnesMarshall and Diane Gates

WallachDonald CrandallE . Patrick WiesnerMike and Gabirele AllenHoward and Laury EdwardsJack and Mary CroninJay and Dawn Roth LindellPatterson and Kathleen

ShawPaul WemberRay and Sue RiderRichard JonesSteven and Debbie

WoodwardTim UlfigWendy Browning-LynchRobert F . Fuschino

James ReemanJay MillsChad RobbinsWillie and Perezza DanielsConor and Heather McCallinPete Hill

$500 - $999

Al FisherChristy OrrisCraig TeasdaleJohanna and David HurleyKevin LaytonMatthew Burchette and Julie

DuganEarl D . CalebJohn KnudsenJoseph MerrittTerry ClarkJohn GuzziMark ForsythAlan Haltom

$250 - $499

Alexandra J . DimitriouBuddy KnoxChris KoenigsChristine JohnsonDavid SegelhorstDebi HolenEmanuel AntonGregory FeithJohn M . FoxJohn PolisJoshua HastingsLori KorneffelMarcy SteinkeMichael and Judy HynesMonique DurhamPeter RadfordRich CalahanRoger and Linda BowmanRowdy StowellScott McMillanScott VanOvermeirenStefan Stein

Steven Boane and Colleen Curran

Susan CampbellTimothy and MaryKate

McCutcheonVernetta MickeyRobert NormanGary MooreHarry BloutJefferory ZrofskySteve GoodmanHolly KayeMark SchachterleAna VegegaRebecca HarperBrian DoudJustin ColemanKevin T . CaskeyNicole KrierTracy Kollker-ColmanRichard A . Giniewski


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

the ultimate interactiveflight exhibition

In September of 2018, Wings Over the Rockies opened Above and Beyond, the ultimate interactive flight

exhibition. Presented by Boeing, in collaboration with NASA and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space

Museum, traveling exhibit Above and Beyond presented a fascinating look into the current and

future developments of aerospace.

Built in August of 2018, the Colorado's Airport's Exhibit showcases Colorado's 74 public use airports. Made possible by a partnership between Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum and the Colorado Division of Aeronautics, these photos are your ticket to witness the amazing aviation infrastructure that dots Colorado’s 104,000 square miles.

See this exhibit along the mezzanine today!

DISCOVERCOLORADO’SAIRPORTS

Above and Beyond

Colorado AirportsExhibit

2018 FEATURED EXHIBITS

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

CHARLIE JOHNSONBoard Chairman

President, Bye Aerospace

STEVE LINDSEY Vice-Chairman

Vice President of Space Exploration Systems | Sierra Nevada Corporation

JOHN KNUDSENTreasurerAttorney,

Law Office of John Knudsen

JACK CRONINSecretary

Real Estate Developer, Cronin & Company

Mike Allen President & COO | Air Methods

Greg Anderson Board Member Emeritus

Emanuel Anton Principal, Anton Law

John Barry Major General, USAF (Ret) President and CEO | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Randy Brodsky President & CEO | Primus Aerospace

Daniel Carter Broker | Mirr Ranch Group Owner | True West Aerial Co.

Willie Daniels President & CEO | Shades of Blue

Glenn Davis Chief Retail Officer | Alpine Bank

Dave Dickerson Principal | Grace Dickerson

Amelia Rose Earhart President | Fly With Amelia Foundation Traffic Anchor | 9News

Megan Fisher Director of Advancement | Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Kathleen Geise Professor, Science Department | Community College of Aurora

Dagmar Kress Competitive Aerobatic Pilot & Coach | Metropolitan State University of Denver

Chris Leach Partner / Attorney | Carriere & Little, LLP

Chris Leevers Vice President | Leevers Supermarkets, Inc.

Rusty Lewis First Officer | Frontier Airlines

Jay Lindell Aerospace and Defense Industry Champion | Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Steve Lindsey Vice President of Space Exploration Systems | Sierra Nevada Corporation

Peter Luce Retired | Founding Wings Board Member Board Member Emeritus

Tom Marsh Board Member Emeritus

Conor McCallin Vice President | Morgan Stanley

Chase Puckett President & CEO | Gravity Resource Group

Jeff Puckett President & CEO | Jet Linx

Lt. Colonel James Reeman Commander | 138th Space Control Squadron 767 Captain | Delta Airlines

Collin Scott Regional Vice President | Salesforce

Glen Schlotterbeck Pilot | Delta Air Lines

Milton “Skip” Smith Attorney | Sherman & Howard

Ronald Smith Retired | Air Force & Defense Contractor

Craig Teasdale Area Director | Signature Flight Support

Shawn Wallace 787 Instructor and Pilot | United Airlines Managing Director | Ratio Wealth Group

Emily Warner Board Member Emeritus

LEADERSHIPJohn L . Barry

Maj Gen, USAF (Ret) President & CEO

Kathy Brownfield Executive Assistant

MUSEUM FACILITIESMatthew Burchette

Curator

Chuck Stout Exhibits Manager

Scott Shinkle Facilities Manager

SALES & CORPORATE EVENTS

Keisha Makonese Director

Haajira Lansana Manager

Karen Tate Coordinator

Chris Manos Supervisor

Dawn Heaton - Events Operations Coordinator

EDUCATIONApril Lanotte

Director

David Yuskewich CTE Coordinator

Carissa Kepner Program Coordinator

Gus Posey STEM Educator

FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGEarl Caleb

CFO

Christa Drake Assistant Controller

MARKETINGBen Theune

Director

Scott Hennelly Content Specialist

Olivia Nelson Marketing & Development Assistant

VISITOR SERVICESBritni LeRoux

Director

Phil Steffes Public Programs Manager

Michelle Leyba Visitor Services & Volunteer Coordinator

Eric Stuart Visitor Services Manager

Jeffrey Fields Museum Store Manager

ADVANCEMENT & MEMBERSHIPJessica Castellano

CDO

Krista Mortensen Annual Fund Coordinator

COMMEMORATIVE CAPITALRich Downing

Runway of Honor Brick Coordinator

EXPLORATION OF FLIGHTChristopher Hopkins

Chief Operating Officer – Blue Sky Gallery

Hetty Carlson Blue Sky Operations Manager

LIBRARYMarilyn Chang

Librarian

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