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Sparks

“We create memorable learning experiences through the joy of play in hands-on exhibits and programs.”

July/August 2013

Inside this issue

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At The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center

H2Oh! Splash

Sun Safety Tips

That's a Wrap!

Special Events

Summer Camps

Donor Spotlight

The Place Where Play IS Learning!

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Now Open!7 Days a Week, 9am-6pm

It's time for fun in the sun this summer at the new "H2Oh! Splash" spray park exhibit now open daily 9am-6pm. This garden-themed attraction provides over 7,700 square feet of cool fun. Boasting over 40 sprayers - including flowers, leaves, split and jet streams, magic mist, turtle, crab, snail, water jelly, geysers, aqua dome, spray loops, cylinder spray, and water tunnel - children and families enjoy the refreshing water as they escape the

oppressive summer heat in Memphis. The park is now open daily and will remain open through Labor Day and beyond if the weather is warm enough. The garden theme allows children to have fun and learn educational concepts at the same time. Learning aspects include how plants grow, photosynthesis, and water and sun safety. Music is the centerpiece of the park with a water organ that plays like a piano. Children line up and play a tune on this magical instrument shaped like a whale! Additions to the "H2Oh! Splash" exhibit include four carved, green granite turtles. The "turtle family" has a baby, child, mommy and daddy turtle - with the daddy weighing over 2.5 tons. The iron gates leading into the park have colorful, oversized flowers in steel painted in bright primary colors. Two lifeguard stands allow museum staff to watch over the safety of our guests. The park-like setting includes plantings of ornamental grass, a variety of trees and bright flowers to create a nature scene and complement the garden theme of the spray park. Admission to the spray park is separate from the admission fee to the museum. The park is also not included in museum membership since it is seasonal and will only be open approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day based on how hot it is. The park is open daily 9am-6pm based on weather conditions. Prices: Monday-Thursday, $3 members & $8 non-members; Friday-Sunday & Holidays, $3 members & 10 non-members (special combo ticket for museum and splash park available for non-members). Prices and hours are subject to change. Visit CMOM.COM for more details!

Sun Safety Tips!

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Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for all skin cancers, but you can have fun in the sun and decrease your risk. Here are some recommendations

from the American Academy of Dermatology:

•Slather on sunscreen: Put on sunscreen about 15 to 30 minutes before going outside. It only takes a few minutes. SPF should be 30 or higher. Look for the words broad spectrum or UVA and UVB rays. You want a sunscreen that protects you from both. It doesn't matter what form of sunscreen you use. If you like spray sunscreen, that's fine. Cream, gel, lotion, ointment and sticks all work. Whatever you like, just use it! Sunscreen wears off, so put more on after you've been in the sun for more than two hours or after you swim or sweat a lot. And you need to use it even on cloudy or cool days. Don't forget places that often are missed, such as ears, lips and eyelids. Sunscreen can sting if it drips into your eyes, so use a special sunscreen that comes in a stick and won't drip. And because sunscreen doesn't taste very good, there is special sunscreen made just for lips.

•Seek shade when appropriate. Remember that the sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If your shadow appears to be shorter than you are, seek shade.

•Wear protective clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses, where possible.

Sun Safety Tips!

That's a Wrap! Special Events at CMOM

In May, The Children’s Museum of Memphis celebrated Cinco de Mayo. Visitors enjoyed crafts and games, and learned about the historic Battle of Puebla. They also played the Human Tic-Tac-Toe game and enjoyed a dazzling performance by Sones de Mi Pueblo.

In June, CMOM celebrated Father’s Day with Dinosaur Dinner with Dad. Dads, granddads and their families took pictures with Dinosaur Dan, watched dino movies and enjoyed a dinosaur-sized meal. Those who came also participated in the Dinosaur Digg, the Dino Toss and listened to the story of Jake and the Dinosaur. More exciting events are coming to CMOM soon, so stay tuned!

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The summer is almost over and we're getting geared up and ready to go...back to school, that is. Meet us at the H2Oh! Splash Park as we

challenge your knowledge with brainteasers while having tons of fun at our back to school luau for kids. We're pulling out the limbo stick one last time before school returns to session. So don't forget your swimwear and Hawaiian attire as you enjoy the limbo, fun fact trivia, fishing for school supplies, the family dance-off and book give-a-way. Don't miss the Kiddy Express train rides, rock-climbing wall and magic show with Bubbles the Clown and more. You might just be the lucky one to win a brand new 7-inch Android tablet in the back to school drawing. Come show your school spirit as we celebrate going back to school! Museum admission is not included in event price.

Back To School Luau!Saturday, August 3, 10am-1pm

Members - $8 / Non-Members - $15

Family and Friends Day Picnic!Saturday, August 31, 11am-3pm

Members - $8 / Non-Members - $15 We've got the music, food and fun. Bring your picnic basket and blanket then gather your family and close friends to join us on our front lawn and the H2Oh! Splash Park as we grill hot dogs, ride a horse driven merry-go-round, enjoy kid-friendly music and participate in games and activities for the entire family. Children can enjoy creating tie-dyed t-shirts, face-painting and making homemade ice-cream. We're doing all the work to make it an easy, stress-free Labor Day weekend for you and the entire family. Looking forward to seeing you there. Museum admission is not included in event price.

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DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

July 1 – 5 Shipwrecked Treasures Adventure CampCome uncover lost treasures of explorers and settlers from shipwreck discoveries and expeditions around the world. We’ll go on a treasure hunt and dig for gold as we walk through history books and learn about pirates from some of the most famous shipwrecks of all time.

July 8 – 12 Red Bird, Blue Bird Discovery CampThis camp is not just for the birds. Children become friends to the birds as they learn more about these feathery creatures of flight and increase knowledge about their daily activities.

July 15 – 19 Out of This World Space Camp ***SOLD OUT***This camp is only for the space invaders as we explore wonders that are out of this world. Your child learns about the planets in the solar system, the galaxies, black holes and space travel.

July 22 – 26 Dinosaur Camp ***SOLD OUT***Enjoy learning about amazing, mighty creatures that lived millions of years ago. This camp explores the meat-eating and plant-eating dinosaurs as we build our own. Also, learn about ancient fossils and uncover dinosaurs’ habitats.

July 29 – Aug. 2 Rabbit in the Hat Magic Camp ***SOLD OUT***Your child is introduced to basic concepts in magic and learns to perform grand illusions using sleight of hand, coin handling, and rope tricks.

Aug 5 – 9 My 1st Classroom Ages 3-4So the older children are excited about returning to school. . . Well join in the excitement as you go to school too. This camp helps pre-schoolers prepare for “real” school. We’ll have subjects in math, reading, and science just like “big” school but tailored to meet the needs of pre-school learning. Ring the bell, school's about to start!

Registration for our Summer Discovery Camps, led by our very own museum educators and staff, has begun. Experienced guest speakers and artists will be on hand for each camp to complement the weekly curricula. We’re offering these innovative camps to open a whole new world of learning in a safe, fun-packed, hands-on environment for only $150 per week.

Camps meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You’ll find something for everyone in these fun-packed escapades. Check out the camp descriptions and sign up today as space is limited. Lunches and snacks are provided daily. Call 901-458-2678, ext. 221 to reserve your child’s spot today! Payment is due in full at time of registration.

Discovery Camps

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Calendar of Events

28 29Cultural Feature - Native American Bracelet Craft, 12pm

Folk Dancing - Eagle Dancing, 3:30pm

Recycled Art, 11am

Monday Madness Fun Art - Coffee Filter Drawings, 1pm

Afternoon Art, 3:30pm

30My First Book Club - Found You, Little Wombat!, 10am

Hello Stuffee, 3:30pm

21 22 23 24 25 26Foreign Feature - French Name Plaques, 12pm

Folk Dancing - French Ridee, 3:30pm

Fiesta con Burbujita - Colors, 11am

Art from Latin America, 2pm

Sunny Day Art - Sand Drawing, 4pm

My First Book Club - Dr. Duck, 10am

Fit Family Fun - Pin the Tail on the Donkey, 12:30pm

Early Music - Snake Charmer, 3pm

Hello Stuffee, 3:30pm

Okie Dokie Karaoke, 11am

Search Party - Popsicle Pop-Up, 12pm

Book Worms - Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, 3:30pm

Puppet Theater, 11am

Game Time, 12:30pm

Nature Art Walk - Egg Carton Craft, 3pm

Mini Maestro - Sidewalk Chalk Music Lesson, 11am

Circus Life, 3pm

Tot Art - Potato Prints, 10am

Spanish Word of the Day, 12:30pm

Move and Groove - Duck, Duck, Goose, 4pm

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My First Book Club - Red Cat, White Cat, 10am

Creative Thinker Tinker Time - Wedgits, 3pm

14 15 16 17 18 19 20Baloon Sculpture, 11am

Center Stage Play Time, 3pm

Fiesta con Burbujita - Farm Animals, 10:30am

Puppet Theater, 1:30pm

Fabulous Fine Art - Paul Cezanne, 11am

Creature Feature - The Duck, 1pm

Book Worms - The Little House, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Hot Wheels Painting, 10am

Magic Moment, 1pm

Silly Science - Coke and Mentos, 4pm

Nuestro Muneo, 11am

Search Party - Popsicle Pop-Up, 12pm

Team Trivia - States, 3:30pm

Let's Clown Around, 11am

Eye Spy, 1pm

Creative Thinker Tinker Time - Bamboo Building Blocks, 3pm

7 8 9 10 11 12 13Spanish Word of the Day, 11am

Circus Life, 2pm

My First Book Club - Ten Terrible Dinosaurs, 10am

Early Music, Harp Craft and Demo, 2pm

Search Party - Popsicle Pop-Up, 3pm

Fabulous Fine Art - Georges Seurat, 11am

Move and Groove - Duck, Duck, Goose, 1:30pm

Book Worms, Blueberries for Sal, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Marble Painting, 10am

Magic Moment, 1pm

Book and Paper Arts - Bubble Prints, 3pm

Spanish Bingo, 10:30am

Nature Art Walk - Contact Paper Collage, 1pm

Team Trivia - Dinosaurs, 3:30pm

Mini Maestro - Bean Bag Notation, 11am

Crafts from Around the World, 2pm

Fit Family Fun - Jump Rope Relay, 3:30pm

Picture Bingo, 12:30pm

Let's Clown Around, 1:30pm

Mini Maestro - William Tell's Dynamics, 3:30pm

Center Stage Play Time, 11am

Creature Feature - The Duck, 2pm

Nature Art Walk - Flower and Nectar Project, 3pm

Eye Spy, 10am

Silly Science - Coke and Mentos, 2pm

Book Worms - The Snail and the Whale, 3:30pm

Tot Art - String Painting, 10am

American Art, 1pm

Red, White and Blue Shake Art 3pm

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Balloons and More Balloons, 11:30am

Center Stage Play Time, 1:30pm

31Fabulous Fine Art - Berthe Morisot, 11am

Book Worms - Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly, 3:30pm

Fit Family Fun - Pin the Tail on the Donkey, 4pm

Fiesta con Burbujita - Left and Right, 10:30am

Magic Moment, 1:30pm

My First Book Club - Meet Our Flag, Old Glory, 10am

Early Music - Laughing Cups, 2pm

Sunny Day Art - Sand Drawing, 3pm

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Center Stage Play Time - The Ugly Duckling, 11:30am

National Clown Week, 2pm

Fiesta con Burbujita - Colores y Numeros, 11:30am

Book Worms - Sammy the Seal, 3:30pm

My First Book Club - Ten Little Ladybugs, 10am

Alphabet Adventure, 1pm

Early Music - Pan Pipes, 3pm

Sunny Day Art - Colorful Creations, 11am

Fabulous Fine Art - Roy Lichtenstein, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Foil Painting, 10am

Nuestro Mundo, 1:30pm

Spanish Word of the Day - Frio, Tibio y Caliente, 11am

Creature Feature - The Turtle, 2pm

Paper Art - Object Prints, 3pm

Puppet Theater - The Princess and the Frog, 10:30am

Search Party - School House Rock, 1:30pm

Nature Art Walk - Frottage, 4pm

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Foreign Feature - Mexican Clay Suns, 12pm

Folk Dancing - La Cucaracha, 3:30pm

Spanish Fiesta with Bubbles the Clown - Sonrisa y Cara, 11am

Book Worms - The Enormous Potato, 3:30pm

My First Book Club - Harold and the Purple Crayon, 10am

Turtle Tales, 11am

Early Music - Guitar, 3pm

Move & Groove - Potato Sack Race, 11am

Creature Feature - The Hare, 12:30 pm

Fabulous Fine Art - Alexander Calder, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Corn Syrup Painting, 10am

Mini Maestro - AB Musical Activity, 2:30pm

Move & Groove - Musical Chairs, 4pm

National Apple Week, 10:30am

Paper Art - Relief Prints, 12pm

Silly Science - Erupting Volcano, 3:30pm

Magic Moment - Rope Trick, 11am

Nature Art Walk - Tissue and Nature Collage, 1:30pm

It's Elvis Week, 3pm

Circus Act - Balance, 11:30am

Magic Moment - Magical Science, 3pm

Spanish Fiesta with Bubbles the Clown, 11:30am

Book Worms - Morris Goes to School, 3:30pm

My First Book Club - Where the Wild Things Are, 10am

Sunny Day Art - Worm Wonders, 12:30pm

Early Music - Harmonica, 4pm

Eye Spy, 10am

Center Stage Play Time - The Twelve Dancing Princesses, 1pm

Fabulous Fine Art - Jan van Eyck, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Raised Salt Painting, 10am

Spanish Word of the Day - Angel, 12pm

Mini Maestro - Carnival of Animals, 3pm

Game Time, 10am

Sunny Day Art - Colorful Creations, 1pm

Paper Art - Pulling Prints, 3:30pm

Nature Art Walk - Recycle Sculpture, 11am

Puppet Theater - The Grasshopper and the Ant, 2pm

Fit Family Fun - Drag Races, 4pm

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Back to School Luau! 10-am-1pm (See page 6)

Nature Art Walk - Clay Patterns, 2pm

Move & Groove - Musical Chairs, 4pm

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25 26 27Foreign Feature - Maskes of Pende, 12pm

Folk Dancing - Funga ala Faya, 3:30pm

Spanish Fiesta with Burbujita - National Dog Day, 10am

Book Worms - The Gruffalo, 3:30pm

My First Book Club - The Knight and the Dragon, 10am

Sunny Day Art - Worm Wonders, 11am

Move & Groove - Hula Hoop Contest, 3:30pm

28Alphabet Adventure, 11am

Fabulous Fine Art - Robert Indiana, 3:30pm

29Tot Art - Magic Paint Bag, 10am

Spanish Word of the Day - Fast and Slow, 11am

Junior Olympics, 3:30pm

30Paper Art - Clay Prints, 11am

Women in History - Mary Shelley, 1:30pm

Fit Family Fun - Drag Races, 4pm

Family and Friends Day Picnic!, 11am-3pm (See page 6)

1 2Tot Art - Vegetable Prints, 10am

Respect for Parents Day, 1pm

Mini Maestro - Musical Families Game, 3pm

Legends of Latin America, 11am

Creature Feature - The Hare, 2:30pm

Silly Science, 3:30pm

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Thanks to Our Members and Donors!LEGACY MEMBERS

5 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Patrick AlbonettiRev. John Bryson and Mrs. Beth BrysonMr. and Mrs. Gayan FitzpatrickMr. and Mrs. John HendersonMr. and Mrs. Steve KlineMr. and Mrs. Terrence McBrideVonda Milnor and Constance MyersMr. and Mrs. Nic MorrisonMr. and Mrs. Prince OseiMr. and Mrs. Chetan ParekhMr. and Mrs. Jay SmithMr. and Mrs. Robert WalkerDr. and Mrs. Ben Zarzaur

6 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Jason BaileyMr. Jarad Bingham and Mrs. Ellen RoberdsMr. and Mrs. Rob CarsonMr. and Mrs. Robert DonatoMr. and Mrs. James FowlerSarah and Shannon HernandezMr. and Mrs. Tarit LimDr. and Mrs. L.M. MichaelMr. and Mrs. Matt MillerMr. and Mrs. Thomas OatesDr. Ibrahim Qaddoumi and Mrs. Tharwa BilbeisiMr. and Mrs. David QuinnRabbi David Radinsky and Mrs. Barbara RadinskyMr. and Mrs. R. RaffelDavid and Julie RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Leroy SanesMr. and Mrs. John ShelleyMr. and Mrs. David WaddellMr. and Mrs. Jeff Walker

7 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Brian CampbellMr. and Mrs. Carlton EvansDr. Tim FabianMr. and Mrs. Jerome FranklinMr. Syed Jamil and Ms. Stacy HarrisonMr. and Mrs. Avery LubinDr. and Mrs. John ObenauerMr. and Mrs. Conrad SchansonMr. and Mrs. Gary ShorbMr. and Mrs. Bryan SmithMr. and Mrs. Randy Spellings

8 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Matt BarronMr. and Mrs. Brian FreedMr. and Mrs. Allen HallidayDr. and Mrs. Everett HuffardMrs. C. Stanley JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Kevin KaneMr. and Mrs. Doug LinvilleMr. and Mrs. Daniel Nevels

9 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Earnest BrownMr. and Mrs. Frank LamannaMr. and Mrs. Brad MartinMr. and Mrs. Troy MashburnMr. and Mrs. Amos RaymondMr. and Mrs. Michael SicuroMr. and Mrs. John WilbournMr. and Mrs. Edward WingfieldMr. and Mrs. Gary Zyriek

10 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Ronnie AndersonMs. Faith BarcroftMr. and Mrs. Jon BascomMr. and Mrs. William DeupreeMr. and Mrs. Brett Shanaman

11 YEARSDr. Mike Lacy and Dr. Susan LacyMr. and Mrs. Greg LivingstonDr. Joseph McFadden and Ms. Senter Crook

12 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Phillip BlumMr. and Mrs. Dan McAdamsMr. and Mrs. Michael Uiberall

14 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Jon Rawlinson

16 YEARSMs. Mary Ann Shaw

17 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Milan ObradovicMr. and Mrs. Erwin Ostrow

19 YEARSMr. and Mrs. J.R. HydeMrs. Barbara Thurmond

20 YEARSMr. William G. Griesbeck

21 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Thomas Farnsworth

22 YEARSMr. and Mrs. J. Howard Lammons

NEW MEMBERSMr. and Mrs. Brandon AbernathyMr. and Mrs. Jay AdkinsMr. and Mrs. Jerry AldridgeMr. Jason Aldridge and Ms. Mallory BurnettMrs. Jennifer AllenMr. and Mrs. Anwar AmanMr. and Mrs. Charles AndersonMr. Carlos Anderson and Ms. LaToya EllisonMr. and Mrs. Andy AndersonMiss Rhonda Archie and Ms. Flora ArchieMr. Marwan BabaMr. and Mrs. Wren BakerMr. and Mrs. Austin T. BarnesMr. and Mrs. Brent BaugusMr. Ryan Belaney and Ms. Jamie MacDougallMr. David A. Bensman and Mrs. Saiko YamauchiKellie Blanchard and Natalie PooleMrs. Stephanie Blaxton and Ms. Caitlin BlaxtonMs. Georgia BookerMs. Keona Bounds and Mrs. Chaundra CatronMr. Dustin Braden and Mrs. Marissa ConsolantisMr. and Mrs. Seth BruceMr. and Mrs. Tom BryceMr. and Mrs. Marcus BussellTanya Campbell and Shantane DiamondMr. and Mrs. Stan CarpenterMr. and Mrs. Timothy CarrollMr. and Mrs. Rishi ChopraMrs. Tieasha Christian and Ms. Natasha StrahanDr. Sungkun Chun and Mrs. Jeongmi KwonMrs. Kay ClarkMr. and Mrs. Spencer CliftMr. and Mrs. Joseph ClowesMr. and Mrs. Andy CobbMr. and Mrs. Ben CoffeyMr. Russell Coker and Mrs. Alicia MaloneMr. and Mrs. Eric ColeMr. and Mrs. David CollinsPreslie Collins and Haley AllenMr. and Mrs. Chip ColonnaMs. Nancy ConleyMr. and Mrs. Matt ConnellMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. CorbittMr. and Mrs. Ken CowardMr. and Mrs. Van DawsonMr. Alexis de Lespinay and Mrs. Mariana

CordovilMr. Agustin DiazMrs. Amy DicksonMr. and Mrs. Ernie DonatiMr. and Mrs. Robert DrakeMr. and Mrs. Chris DrewryMr. and Mrs. Joseph DudekMr. and Mrs. James DunnMr. and Mrs. Caleb EwersMr. and Mrs. Charles FennellMr. and Mrs. Donn FisherMr. and Mrs. Chris FordMr. and Mrs. Kevin FordMs. Catherine ForsytheMr. Chris Gallarno and Mrs. Stacey LoweryMs. Patricia GavinMr. James Golphin and Ms. Sabrina PoweMr. and Mrs. Isaac GonzalesMr. Steve Grandchamp and Mrs. Caroline FaguyMr. and Mrs. Delldrick GrayDr. and Mrs. Kevin S. GuigleyMr. and Mrs. Matthew HansonMr. Tom Hartley and Ms. Angela GizzarelliMs. Tamera HawkinsMr. Pierce Haydan and Miss Robyn HamiltonMs. Valba Henderson and Ms. Roberta HendersonMr. Harry Herbers and Ms. McKenzie BuhmannMs. Marissa HertzogMr. and Ms. Joseph HillMr. and Mrs. Robert HillMr. William D. Hobbs and Ms. Angela KutzMr. and Mrs. Silas HollingsworthMr. and Mrs. Randall HoodJane Houston and Brooke Houston FisherMr. and Mrs. Jay HowardMr. and Mrs. Brett HughesMr. and Mrs. Omar IbrahimMs. Amy IvesMr. and Mrs. Rod JacksonMr. and Mrs. Enis JacksonDr. and Mrs. Bryan JettMr. Jesse Johns and Ms. Corie MitchellDr. Mark JonesMr. Sun Jung and Mrs. Jeung KimMr. and Mrs. David KellyMr. and Mrs. Marcus KillebrewMr. Kevin Kirkaldie and Ms. Kendra SimmondsMrs. Felicia KirklandMr. and Mrs. Kerry KirklandJennifer Kisner and Ann GrahamMr. and Mrs. Jerry KnowltonMr. Felix Kronenberg and Mrs. Elesha NewberryMr. and Mrs. Josh KurtzMr. and Mrs. Andy LamannaMr. HyunGu Lee and Miss Eunsil YunMr. Jordan Leveque and Mrs. Jocelyn WilsonMr. and Mrs. David LeverMr. Hong Liang Lin and Mrs. Ni LingMs. Elizabeth LowmanAnne Mack and Charlotte McCownMr. and Mrs. Joe MalheiroMrs. Denise Martin and Ms. Andrea CraftMr. and Mrs. Brian MathenyMs. Betty McDonaldMr. and Mrs. Wayne McGowanMr. and Mrs. Jack McKeeMr. and Mrs. Jed McQuownMr. and Mrs. Ernie MellorMr. and Mrs. Jorge MendozaMs. Arundel MillerMr. and Mrs. Michael MillerMr. and Mrs. Ishmael MohammadMr. Ronald Moore and Ms. Kelly KeylonMr. and Mrs. Michael MorawskiMr. and Mrs. Timothy MorganMs. Kelsey Morrison

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Mr. and Mrs. Tim MyersMs. Maria NajeraMr. Jarves Neely and Ms. India GarthMr. and Mrs. Joel NelsonMr. John Nemeth and Miss Jaki TaylorMrs. Barbara NuckollsMr. and Mrs. Ryan OwenDr. and Mrs. Kajat PareekMr. and Mrs. Kwasi ParkerMs. Niktorreki PeguesMr. Charles A. Phillips and Mrs. Susanna M. DowningMr. and Mrs. Rick PolascakMr. and Mrs. Kelly PotterMr. Leslie L. PrechtMr. and Mrs. Robert ReevesMr. and Mrs. Paul ReuerMs. Lapetria D. RhoeMs. Gina RileyMr. and Mrs. Glenn RobertsMr. and Mrs. Matt RogersMs. Charlotte RollinsMr. and Mrs. Steven RossMr. Jose Ruiz and Mrs. Vincenta Del AngelMr. and Mrs. Carl SchmittMr. and Mrs. James SellersDr. and Mrs. Jack ShannonDr. Jungwook Shin and Mrs. Yunhee ChoiMs. April SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Chris SmithMr. and Mrs. Richard SmithMr. and Mrs. Barrett SmithMr. and Mrs. Doug SnowMr. and Mrs. John SpecaMs. Dian StanleyMrs. Sharon W. Stavrum and Miss Cassandra A. StavrumMr. and Mrs. William SteffensMr. and Mrs. Thomas Steinhausler

Mr. and Mrs. David StenbergMs. Helen TalbotMr. and Mrs. Phillip TaylorMiss Erica TaylorMr. and Mrs. John TaylorMr. and Mrs. Dian TchoparovMr. Eduardo Tellez and Mrs. Monica OrtizMr. and Mrs. Ben ThoeleDr. Adam Thompson and Mrs. Amanda ThompsomMr. and Mrs. Blake ThorntonMrs. Patricia ThroneburgMr. and Mrs. Laymon ToshMr. Lee Ullrich and Ms. Carly FricanoMr. and Mrs. John WalkoMr. Michael Warren and Mrs. Val RussellMr. and Mrs. Johnny WatsonMr. and Mrs. John WerkhovenMr. and Mrs. Josh WilkersonMs. Gail WillisDr. Sherita WillisMr. and Mrs. Gary WolfMrs. Anita Wright and Ms. Halimah WrightMr. Qi Xi and Ms. Guibin SuMr. and Mrs. Charles YannizziMr. Hee Duck Yoo and Mrs. Jeongran Kwon

DONORS

GIFTSDr. and Mrs. Blake BillupsMr. and Mrs. Phillip BlumMr. and Mrs. James CarmichaelCB Richard EllisCotton TailsMr. and Mrs. John DobbsMr. and Mrs. Charles DorrohEden Spa & Laser

Financial Federal Savings BankMr. and Mrs. William FrenchHorne LLPNineteenth Century ClubMr. and Mrs. Andrew PappasPower and Telephone Supply CompanyRaymond JamesMs. Jennifer SicklerMr. and Mrs. Bradley SniderMr. and Mrs. Chip Tayloe

EXHIBIT/PROGRAM SPONSORSFederal Express CorporationNineteenth Century ClubWells Fargo Advisors, LLC

YEC GIFTSMr. and Mrs. Jim DorseyMr. and Mrs. David LoomisMr. and Mrs. Chip MorrowMr. and Mrs. Elmer Stout

IN-KIND GIFTSMemphis WaterWorksLighting Source

Donor SpotlightThe Nineteenth Century Club was founded in 1890 with original club goals of member self-improvement for its 15 charter women members. These goals quickly grew to include community-wide philanthropic activities which have become the hallmark of the Nineteenth Century Club. Over the years, the club has accomplished many endeavors including establishing the first public playgrounds, The City Beautiful Commission, The Free Art School (now known as The Memphis College of Art) and the first Police Matron.Throughout the years, the Nineteenth Century Club has helped with many community needs and upheld its historic responsibility to the City of Memphis in a changing society. Today, the club continues to support the

Memphis community with many philanthropic, civic, educational, charitable and cultural activities. The Nineteenth Century Club continues their endeavors as a supporter of The Children’s Museum of Memphis and we are proud to call them our partner! THANK YOU to the members of The Nineteenth Century Club for all you have done for CMOM and the City of Memphis!

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Carrie RobertsSparks Editor & DesignerThe Children’s Museum of Memphisat The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center2525 Central AvenueMemphis, TN 38104-5926458-2678, ext. 234marketing@cmom.com

Executive CommitteeDick Tillman, PresidentAnna McQuiston Holtzclaw, Vice PresidentAlex Taylor Wiley III, TreasurerLucia Heros, SecretaryJon BascomRon KastnerElvira R. OrmsethBill Widdop, Past President

Board MembersDr. Jara Best-JonesPhillip C. BlumJoe BrownDennis ColleyJoseph DandanKatherine DobbsKatina GainesCaren B. NicholBrett ShanamanCarey SniderWilliam TaylorKeith R. TownsendPeter WhiteBill WiddopBob Craddock, Museum Attorney

FoundersMars ChildPolly GlotzbachHarriet McFaddenHarry Phillips (deceased)

Advisory BoardAlison BartonPat DemereHeather GrosvenorJulie HusseyJJ KerasEllen KlyceJanie LoweryHarriet McFaddenMissy Rainer

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Summer Fun atThe Village Toymaker!

Find these cool "fun-in-the-sun" items and more at the Village Toymaker CMOM location today!