Spark an imagination! Light up a mind!

Sparks

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

November/ December 2012

Inside this issue

CMOM

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At The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center

What's New!Special Events

Programming

Membership Makes the Perfect Gift!

Football Parking

That's a Wrap!

Donor Spotlight

New Faces at CMOM

The Place Where Play IS Learning!

What's New at CMOM!

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CMOM is now the proud owner of a giant Milk Bottle! Yes, you heard right. The enormous structure was on top of a former milk dairy in the South Memphis Soulsville neighborhood. The S o u t h Memphis Alliance is working to clean up the neighborhood, so they donated the Milk Bottle to CMOM. Plans are underway not just for restoration, but for new uses during educational programming.

Our new Musical Seesaw has arrived! This is a great addition to the CMOM exhibits for all children, but especially for those with Sensory Processing Disorders. This Seesaw is known to be soothing to children with Autism.

What's New at CMOM!

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Have you seen the new fire truck parked outside of CMOM? We are so excited to have this new addition that we are creating a new fire house! That's right,

construction has begun! Soon we will have a new fire house that will contain both of our old and new fire trucks. It will be furnished with state-of-the-art equipment to help teach children about fire safety! The facade will be based on a recently restored historic firehouse here in Memphis. Look for this exhibit to open this winter!

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Join Fritz, Clara and the Nutcracker for a magical holiday celebration as we bring to life excerpts from The Nutcracker Ballet presented by Collierville Ballet. Pose for pictures with

Mouse King and the Sugar Plum Fairy while Drosselmeyer performs his magical tricks. Programming includes special Nutcracker crafts, games and face painting. Members $5; non-members $15 (includes museum admission).

Gingerbread FantasySaturday, December 8Sunday, December 910am and 11:30am

Holiday Extravaganza!

Saturday, November 17, 10am-1pm

Start a holiday tradition! Build a memory with your family while assembling and decorating a yummy gingerbread house that will WOW Santa. All supplies and your favorite candies included. Program fee is $25 per Gingerbread House kit (museum admission NOT included).

Seats limited - register for 1st or 2nd session for either date by December 5 at 901-458-2678, ext. 221.

New Year's at Noon!Saturday, December 29

10am-1pmStroll down memory lane and celebrate 2013 with Mother Goose and her neighbors - meet Mary and her little lamb, Little Boy Blue, Peter Pan, Jack and Jill, the mouse that ran up the clock, and many more nursery rhyme friends. Join your favorite character and march in the parade to the Time Square exhibit for our traditional countdown to 12 o'clock noon, goodie toss and balloon drop. Members $5; non-members $15 (includes museum admission).

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A Celebration of ThanksTuesday, November 21

11am-2pmIt’s never too early to teach children the importance of giving back. We would like to give children a reason to be a blessing to another child this Thanksgiving season. We are asking parents to encourage their children to donate gently used or new toys to other children who are less fortunate. These toys will be distributed to children of the Mid-South whose families are unable to provide presents this holiday season. Donations will be accepted here at The Children’s Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central Avenue, from November 19 - 21.

On November 21 from 11am - 2pm, join us for special entertainment from Ballet on Wheels, holiday crafts and family games for everyone to enjoy as we present a “Celebration of Thanks.”

Science in the Kitchen Winter Camp December 17-21

December 31-January 49am-3pm

$150 per weekAges 3 to 5 years and 6 to 9 years

We’re cooking up science in the kitchen as we experiment using all five senses while preparing delicious dishes that require little to no cooking. Children will learn what happens when sugar is dissolved, what happens

when an egg is cooked, and what makes a cake rise in the oven. They will practice making predictions, record observations and make comparisons. All the excitement takes place in this fun filled winter camp.

Advance registrations required. Register early, spaces fill fast. Sibling discount available. Call 901-458-2678 , ext. 221 to reserve your child's spot today!

Dear Dr. King - Kids Dream ProjectCall for Letters, Pictures or DVDs

Dr. Martin Luther King Day reminds us of the great legacy of peaceful activism that Dr. King exhibited for mankind. It is a time to reflect on the freedoms and equality that should exists for all people. Dr. King took a stand against injustice for the good of all. Children were no exception. Although the world has drastically changed in many ways, we know that there are many struggles and issues that face our young children today that we want to know about. The Dear Dr. King – Kid’s Dream Project is a forum that gives children an opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings of world peace and equality today. It also encourages them to look back at the pages of history but to commit to keep moving forward as to never to repeat the past. Children of all ages are asked to submit hand-written or typed letters, pictures, or DVDs to express their thoughts and ideas of peace and equality in their communities, in their schools, or in the world where they live. At least 100 entries will be displayed in the Dear Dr. King – Kid’s Dream exhibition at The Children’s Museum during the Ignite the Dream Celebration on Monday, January 21, 2013, from 10 am to 2 pm. Each participant will receive an official Keeper of the Dream certificate in the mail so please print your name, address and phone number legibly on all entries. All entries must be received by the close of business on January 11, 2013.

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Give a Gift That Lasts All Year!Wondering what to give on that special occasion? There’s no better gift than a membership to The Children’s Museum! It includes unlimited admission to all museum exhibits, invitations to exhibit previews, discounts on programs, birthday parties and special events, and 10% discount in The Village Toymaker at CMOM. Gift memberships or gift certificates are perfect for any occasion – starting now at $85. Call membership at 458-2678, ext 225, or buy a gift membership or certificate at CMOM.COM.

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The children have spoken. The votes have been tallied, and we have a winner! President Barack Obama has been re-elected in the 2012 Children's Choice pick for President of the United States. With 1,055 total ballots counted, 900 ballots were cast for Obama with 130 cast for Romney. Other ballots were written in for God, dads, teachers and classmates.

During the month of September, children were invited to cast their vote for President in an interactive, educational program about voting and the presidential election. They registered to receive their own voting card, created campaign buttons and posters for their favorite candidate, cast their vote in a real voting booth, and took part in interactive games, crafts and activities to introduce the presidential election process and our judicial system.

We would like to thank the following schools for participating and casting their votes for President:• StarAcademy• AlcyJr.Academy• CampusSchool• GrahamwoodElementary• St.Michaels,WestMemphis• RossElementary• ShelbyOaksElementary• BrownsvilleRoadElementary• HamiltonElementary• CordovaElementary• AndtheSeptember15GeneralPublic

The Results Are In From Children's Choice!

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Football Parking Helps Support CMOM!

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Holiday Gifts!

Football parking is offered for all University of Memphis, Southern

Heritage Classic and Liberty Bowl football games. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no pre-sales for football parking! All football parking benefits the museum and its programs.

2012 Football ScheduleNovember 10, 6pm: TulaneNovember 24, 2:30pm: Southern MissDecember 31, 2:30pm: Liberty Bowl

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Special Events at CMOM!

In September, everyone had a ball at the 2nd Annual Children's Ball! Carriage rides started the evening, then guests were treated to a performance by Collierville Ballet as well as delectable treats from Huey's and McDonalds. Cinderella and Prince Charming stopped by to dance, but the Peabody Ducks stole the show!

In October, golfers teed up to support their favorite cause, CMOM! Around 80 golfers

braved the cold, damp weather to help raise funds for our educational programs and exhibits. Thank

you to our Title Sponsor IP and to everyone that participated!

Also in October, The Kids Only Flea Market taught kids about math and the value of a dollar as they sold their items and shopped for bargains. The Friendzies played their hits as kids bounced in giant inflatables and shot baskets with the Grizzlies. It was a Fall Festival everyone loved!

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November ‘12

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Calendar

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Museum ProgramsPrograms are subject to change or cancellation. To verify programs: 458-2678 or CMOM.COM. Unless noted, programs are included with museum admission.

Afternoon ArtLet your imagination go as we create artistic masterpieces! All ages.

Book CraftsCome and try your hand at binding a book! All ages.

Book WormsListen to a story, sing songs and make crafts! All ages.

Creature FeatureAnimals of the ocean to animals of the jungle…learn about all types of wildlife and their many different habitats. All ages.

Early MusicExplore early types of music and musical instruments. All ages.

Fabulous Fine ArtExplore the amazing artists of history. All ages.

Fit Family FunGet in a little family time while playing games, working out, and just having some much needed fun together! All ages.

Folk Dance for AllHave fun while you exercise and learn about different cultures! All ages.

Foreign FeatureLearn about different cultures and languages. All ages.

Mini MaestroLearn about classical music through games and exercises. All ages.

Move & GrooveGet your heart pumping as you play! All ages.

My First Book ClubExplore and investigate our world through story time and crafts. Ages 2-4.

Nature Walk ArtUse objects from nature to create artistic keepsakes. All ages.

Search PartyFind clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages.

Silly ScienceDiscover the silly science behind your favorite things! All ages.

Tot ArtIt’s never too early to encourage your little artist and let the creative juices flow as you explore different kinds of art! Ages 1-4.

3Fabulous Fine Art, Andy Warhol, 11am

Book Craft - Pocketed Travel Journal, 1pm

Arctic Animal Adventure, 3:30pm

4Creature Feature - The Polar Bear, 11am

Fit Family Fun - Egg Races, 3pm

5Fit Family Fun - Elmo-cize, 3pm

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My First Book Club - Time to Sleep, Sheep the Sheep, 10am

Mini Maestro - M&M Music Composition, 3:30pm

Nature Walk Art - Sand Painting, 11am

Silly Science - Milk Magic, 3:30 pm

Tot Art - Crayon Resist, 10am

Move & Groove - Duck, Duck, Goose, 3:30pm

9 10Grecian Foreign Feature - Learning the Alphabet, 11am

Book Worms - Mrs. McBloom, Clean Up Your Classroom!, 3:30pm

Book Craft - Japanese Side Stitch, 1pm

Fabulous Fine Art - Berthe Morisot, 11am

Silly Science - How Polar Bears Stay Warm, 3:30pm

Early Music, Straw Oboes, 11am

Folk Dancing - German Clap Dance, 2pm

Fit Family Fun - Elmo-cize, 11:30pm

Silly Science - How Polar Bears Stay Warm, 3pm

Early Music - Bamboo Whistles, 11am

Folk Dancing - Mayim Mayim Israeli Dance, 2pm

Arctic Animal Adventure, 3pm

Search Party - The Turkey Hunt, 3:30 pm

Silly Science - Ice Fishing, 2:30pm

My First Book Club - The Mitten, 10am

Mini Maestro - Accents and the Nutcracker, 3:30pm

My First Book Club - The Hat, 10am

Mini Maestro - Watercolor with Music, 3:30pm

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

Mini Maestro - Acting Out Vivaldi's "Spring", 3:30pm

Nature Walk Art - Fruit and Veggie Prints, 11am

Monet Birthday Art, 3:30pm

21A Celebration of Thanks, 11am-2pm(See Page 5)

Tot Art - Marble Prints, 10am

Silly Science - Ice Fishing, 3:30 pm

Happy Thanksgiving! (Museum Is Closed)

The Tales of the Teeth, 11am

Book Worms - The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, 3:30pm

Grecian Foreign Feature - Greek Words and Phrases, 11am

Book Worms - Eggbert, the Slightly Cracked Egg, 3:30pm

Move & Groove - Duck, Duck, Goose, 11am

Book Crafts, Simple Hardbound, 1pm

Fabulous Fine Art - Faith Ringgold, 3:30pm

Holiday Extravaganza, 10am-1pm (See page 4)

28Silly Science - Physical Change, 11am

Nature Walk - Weave and Autumn Tree, 2pm

29Tot Art - Corck Painting, 10am

The Tales of the Teeth, 3:30pm

30Creature Feature - The Polar Bear, 11:30am

Afternoon Art - Mixed Media Art, 3:30pm

2Search Party - The Turkey Hunt, 11am

Afternoon Art - Make Your Own Journals, 3:30pm

1Tot Art - Straw Painting, 10am

Fit Family Fun - Egg Races, 2pm

El Dia de Los Muertos, 3:30pm

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My First Book Club - Jennie's Hat, 10am

Folk Dancing - Romanian Alunelul, 3:30pm

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S M T W T F SCreature Feature - The Tall Tales of Penguins, 11am

Nature Walk Art - Dried Flower Garden, 3:30pm

Bird Bonanza, 11am

Reindeer Games, 3pm

Silly Science - Stop that Can!, 2:30pm

Fabulous Fine Art - Andy Warhol, 3:30pm

My First Book Club - Peter's Chair, 10am

Folk Dancing - Kalamatiano Greek Dance, 3:30pm

Silly Science - Toothpaste Slime, 11am

Mini Maestro - Peter and the Wolf, 2pm

Tot Art - Sponge Painting, 10am

Creature Feature - Walruses, 3pm

Early Music - Snake Charmer, 11am

Book Worms - Corduroy, 3:30pm

Gingerbread Fantasy, 10am and 11:30am (See Page 4)

Move & Groove - Limbo, 1:30pm

Mini Maestro - Haydn, 3:30pm

Gingerbread Fantasy, 10am and 11:30am (See Page 4)

French Foreign Feature, 11am

Busy Book Craft, 2pm

French Foreign Feature, 11am

Busy Book Craft - Thacket Longstich, 2pm

Crature Feature - Walruses, 11am

Bozo's Grand Prize Game, 3pm

Holiday Art - Hanukkah, 11am

Creature Feature - The Tall Tales of Penguins, 3pm

Bird Bonanza, 11:30am

Fabulous Fine Art, Gustave Courbet, 3:30pm

Christmas Art, 11am

Snowflake Search Party, 12pm

My First Book Club - I'm Not Santa, 10am

Folk Dancing - Israeli Hora Agadati, 3:30pm

Mini Maestro - Kodaly's Musical Clock, 11am

Silly Science - Soap Power, 3:30pm

Silly Science - Thermometer, 11am

Mini Maestro - Peer Gynt, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Cotton Swab Painting, 10am

Bozo's Grand Prize Game, 3:30pm

Arctic Animal Habitat Paintings, 11am

Book Worms - Big Little Elephant, 3:30pm

Early Music - The Mizmar, 11am

Book Worms - Santa's Stuck, 3:30pm

Snowman Dig, 11am

Nature Walk Art - Cornhusk Wreath, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Paint Blobs, 10am

Reindeer Games, 3:30pm

Silly Science - Lava in a Cup, 1pm

Nature Walk Art - Snow Owl Pinecone, 3:30pm

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25Merry Christmas!(Museum Is Closed)

26Kwanzaa Art, 11am

Nature Walk Art - Bean Mosaic, 2pm

27Tot Art - Fingerpaint, 10am

Snowman Dig, 3:30pm

28Silly Science - Stop that Can!, 3pm

Book Worms - Green Eyes, 3:30pm

29New Years At Noon! 10am-1pm (See page 4)

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Fit Family Fun - Happy Healthy Monsters, 11am

Silly Science - Lava in a Cup, 3pm

New Year's Art, 11am

Artic Animal Habitat Paintings, 3:30pm

Museum ProgramsPrograms are subject to change or cancellation. To verify programs: 458-2678 or CMOM.COM. Unless noted, programs are included with museum admission.

Afternoon ArtLet your imagination go as we create artistic masterpieces! All ages.

Book CraftsCome and try your hand at binding a book! All ages.

Book WormsListen to a story, sing songs and make crafts! All ages.

Creature FeatureAnimals of the ocean to animals of the jungle…learn about all types of wildlife and their many different habitats. All ages.

Early MusicExplore early types of music and musical instruments. All ages.

Fabulous Fine ArtExplore the amazing artists of history. All ages.

Fit Family FunGet in a little family time while playing games, working out, and just having some much needed fun together! All ages.

Folk Dance for AllHave fun while you exercise and learn about different cultures! All ages.

Foreign FeatureLearn about different cultures and languages. All ages.

Mini MaestroLearn about classical music through games and exercises. All ages.

Move & GrooveGet your heart pumping as you play! All ages.

My First Book ClubExplore and investigate our world through story time and crafts. Ages 2-4.

Nature Walk ArtUse objects from nature to create artistic keepsakes. All ages.

Search PartyFind clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages.

Silly ScienceDiscover the silly science behind your favorite things! All ages.

Tot ArtIt’s never too early to encourage your little artist and let the creative juices flow as you explore different kinds of art! Ages 1-4.

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Thanks to Our Members and Donors!FIVE YEARSMr. and Mrs. Don Campbell, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jim JenkinsMr. and Mrs. David McAdamsMs. Brittany Palmer and Mrs. Jane Hooker

SIX YEARSMs. Wendi Houston and Ms. Connie HoustonMr. and Mrs. Richard LeeDr. and Mrs. West LewisMrs. Lisa Martin and Mr. Keith BaltzMs. Juloy Raymer and Ms. Madeleine Segur-CabanacMr. and Mrs. Kevin Thompson

SEVEN YEARSMr. Harry Brown and Dr. Wendy BrownMr. and Mrs. Kirk CarawayMs. and Mr. Lauren LevinsonMr. and Mrs. Brian MelloneMr. and Mrs. David PurvisMr. and Mrs. Matthew Sellers

EIGHT YEARSMr. and Mrs. Patrick GilmoreMr. and Mrs. James HalleyMr. and Mrs. Nathan HarmeierMr. and Mrs. Ricardo Heros

NINE YEARSMr. and Mrs. John Amis

TEN YEARSMr. and Mrs. John Brasel

ELEVEN YEARSMr. and Mrs. Bill Prest,Jr.

THIRTEEN YEARSMs. Judith Royal

SIXTEEN YEARSDr. and Mrs. David Mirvis

NINETEEN YEARSMr. and Mrs. Charles Ricketts

NEW MEMBERSDr. Stephanie Adamson and Mr. Ryan AdamsonMrs. Nour Almaaz and Mr. Fysal AlbaalbakiMr. and Mrs. Tim AlsupMr. and Mrs. Jason BachMr. Carey BachelorMr. Tom Bailey and Ms. Mary PowersMr. and Mrs. Chris BaileyMr. and Mrs. Aaron BakMrs. Kristin BeckmanMs. Mary BedwellMr. and Mrs. Taylor BergerMr. and Mrs. Bill BernardMrs. Brenda Bernhardt and Mr. Dana BlankenshipMr. and Mrs. Warren BeyMr. and Mrs. Ronnie BillingsMr. and Mrs. Hans BjorkmanMs. Angela Bland and Mr. Kevin MorrisMr. and Mrs. Alan BlytheMr. and Mrs. Brian BoneDr. and Mrs. Elizabeth BowesMr. and Mrs. Gregory BrewerMr. and Mrs. Jason BrockerMr. and Mrs. Richard BrownKaren Bryant-NewberryMr. and Mrs. Daniel BurdetteDr. Lauren Burrow and Mr. Troy BurrowMr. and Mrs. Michael ButlerMr. and Mrs. Brian CaliffMr. and Mrs. Marcus CampbellDr. Mary Campbell and Mr. Guy CampbellMr. and Mrs. Ireneo Candela

Miss Stephanie CannonDr. and Mrs. Erik CarltonMr. and Mrs. David R CarterMr. and Mrs. Wendell Carter Jr.Mrs. Courtney Cartwright and Mr. Braden JonesMs. Dawn CartwrightMr. and Mrs. Eugene CashmanMr. and Mrs. Casey CasteelMrs. Catrina CatesMr. Francisco Cervantes and Mrs. Natalya MorseThomas and Deslin ChapmanMr. and Mrs. Don ClantonMr. and Mrs. Adam ClayMs. Angeline CleavesMr. Corey ColemanMr. and Mrs. James ConnellyMrs. Janet C CookeMiss Cassandra CordinglyMr. and Mrs. Stephen CorrellMr. and Mrs. James CoulsonMrs. Mary CreasyMr. and Mrs. Joel CrismanMr. and Mrs. Adam CritesMs. Whitney CurtisD.S. Daniel and Liang-ehu DanielMr. and Mrs. Robert DanielsMrs. Dayna Darden-Webb and Dijoia DardenMr. and Mrs. Dale DavisMs. Carole DeversMr. and Mrs. Joseph DixonMr. and Mrs. Floyd DixonMr. and Mrs. Kelly DohertyMr. and Mrs. Evan DunnMr. and Mrs. Michael EdelmuthMr. and Mrs. Brian EdmondsMrs. Meredith Edwards and Mr. Allan VoltzMr. and Mrs. Scott ElsholzMr. and Mrs. Matthew FalorMs. Pam FarmerThomas and Sara FedericoMr. and Mrs. Robert FehseMr. and Mrs. Jeff FeldmanMr. and Mrs. Stuart FinchMs. Bonnie Flowers and Ms. Natasha HowardDr. and Mrs. Femi FolorunshoMr. Ben FordMr. and Mrs. Jason FoxMr. and Mrs. David FreemanMr. John Freitas and Ms. Dana KnottMr. and Mrs. Bernard GantMrs. Karina Garcia and Mr. Jesus MirandaMr. and Mrs. Denzel GarnerMr. and Mrs. Matt GarrettMr. and Ms. Jason GebkeMr. and Mrs. Earl GentryMs. Liz GillilandMr. and Mrs. Eric GlasscockMr. and Mrs. Chris GoggansMr. and Mrs. Josue GonzalesMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey GoodinMr. Alan GravesMr. and Mrs. William GrayMr. and Mrs. Doug GremillionDr. Elizabeth Griffith and Dr. Terry GriffithMr. and Mrs. Harry HaddadMr. and Mrs. Keith HarperDr. Margaret HartigMr. and Mrs. Jeff HeinrichsMr. Keith Henderson and Dr. Kenya HendersonMr. and Mrs. Chuck HerringMr. and Mrs. John HickmanMr. and Mrs. James HicksMr. and Mrs. Bill HillMr. and Mrs. Paul HillMr. Steve Holdsworth and Ms. Elizabeth McFaddenMs. Susana Hortado and Mrs. Fernando OrtegaMr. and Mrs. Tom HudsonMr. and Mrs. Darrold HudsonMr. and Mrs. Ben JamesMr. and Mrs. Donald Jenkins

Mr. and Mrs. Rodney JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Jesse JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Rob JohnstonChristopher and Mary Ann JohnstonMrs. Stephanie JonesMr. Ron KellerMs. Karen King and Mr. Nick KingMr. and Mrs. David KingMr. and Mrs. Chris KirbyMr. Narinder Kumar and Mrs. neetie GuptaJennie Kutschka and Bac TaMs. Randa LackeyMr. and Mrs. Graham LambMr. Wayne LeeMr. and Mrs. Landon LeeMr. Kenneth LeeMr. and Mrs. Jeff LehmanMr. and Mrs. Roosevelt LewisMr. ChingYing Lin and Mrs. Yuehchun KangMr. and Mrs. Donnie LindsayMs. Cary LindseyMr. Anlin Liu and Mrs. Lu WangMr. and Mrs. James LivingstonMr. and Mrs. Eli LoganMrs. Shanette LuellenMr. James Macon and Mrs. Ke MaoKamel Madaraty and Mrs. Alaa HemamiMr. and Mrs. Chris MaleyMr. and Mrs. Frank MartinMr. and Mrs. Todd MashburnMs. Debra MaxwellMrs. Gloria May and Mrs. Jackie IngelmoMr. and Mrs. Sean McClellandMr. and Mrs. Jonathan McDanielMr. and Mrs. Karl McGownMr. and Mrs. Shawn McKinneyJeremy and Pamela McLaughlinMr. Peter Melcher and Dr. Katie MorrillMr. and Mrs. Christian MerrimanMr. Ryan Michael and Ms. Amanda PiperMr. and Mrs. Bill MiddletonMrs. Kitty MilesMrs. and Mr. Ericka MilfordMr. and Mrs. Neal MillerMr. and Mrs. Josh MohundroMr. Martin Moling and Ms. Regina BrandVictor and Leigh MontgomeryMr. and Mrs. Zachary MooreMr. and Mrs. Edward PearsonMs. Heather ByrneMr. and Mrs. Keith MorrisMr. and Mrs. Graeson MorrisMs. Sheila MortonMr. and Mrs. Casey MyersMr. and Mrs. Cory NackosMr. and Mrs. Daniel NanceMrs. Cynthia NavaMs. Linda Niell and Dr. Barry NiellDr. and Mrs. L. Neil OdomMr. and Mrs. Osa OgbeideMr. Kevin Olsen and Mrs. Rachael SmithMr. and Mrs. Rand OlveyDaniel Oster and Jamie BaerMr. and Mrs. Steve OwensMr. and Mrs. Eddie PaffordMr. and Mrs. Scott PalmerMr. and Mrs. Joel ParkerMr. and Mrs. Rakesh PatelMs. Sebrina PattonMr. Ron Payne and Ms. Dana L LynnMs. Vanda Pecivova and Mr. Karel ZalekMr. and Mrs. Adam PeekDrs. Cara and Bradford PendleyMr. and Mrs. Walin PerezMr. and Mrs. Don PerryMr. and Mrs. Tony PillstromMr. and Mrs. Corey PortMr. and Mrs. John PowellMr. and Mrs. Richard QuinnMr. Makram Raboudi and Trabelsi EmnaMr. and Mrs. Henry Reaves

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If we missed your name, please contact us at 458-2678 so that we may include it in the next issue of Sparks!

Dr. Rabia Rehman and Dr. Rehan ShafiqueMr. and Mrs. Josh ReidMr. and Mrs. Chris Rendall-JacksonKatheryne Richardson and Marc RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Wesley RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Michael RiddleMr. and Mrs. Evan RiskoMr. and Mrs. Chris RoboskyMr. and Mrs. Bernave RuizMrs. Maureen SainoMrs. Milena Salamida and Barbara SalamidaMr. and Mrs. Erich SchroederMr. and Mrs. Edward SchulzMr. and Mrs. Jay SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Bryan ScrewsMr. Keith SeatonMr. and Mrs. Benjamin SharpeMr. Robert SharpeMr. and Mrs. Craig ShawMr. and Mrs. Robert SheldenMr. and Mrs. Charles SheltonMr. and Mrs. Stan SeiberMrs. Mary Silvestri and Mr. John CrosbyMr. and Mrs. Steven SlatteryMr. and Mrs. John SmithMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey SmithMr. and Mrs. Chris SpaldingMrs. Vicky SporeMr. and Mrs. David StanleyMr. and Mrs. Jay StephensonDerek Stevens and Danielle KuehnerDr. and Mr. Wendy StinsonMs. Kristin SullivanMr. and Mrs. Srihari Surineni

Mr. and Mrs. Rollen SwinkMr. and Mrs. Roland TaylorMr. and Mrs. Daniel TaylorMr. and Mrs. Fridtjof ThomasMs. Tracey ThomasMr. and Mrs. Matt ToshMr. and Mrs. Brady TurnageMr. and Mrs. Ernest UrrutiaMichael Varcadipane and Stephanie MurleyDr. Somogy Varga and Dr. Bethina UtzelmannMr. and Mrs. Everett WadeMr. and Mrs. Joseph B. WalkerMr. and Mrs. Patrick WalkerMr. and Mrs. Susan WatsonDr. and Mrs. Joseph WelserMr. and Mrs. Kevin WhiteMr. and Mrs. Hunter WhiteleyMr. and Mrs. Alex Wiley, IIIMs. Rachel Williams and Ms.Vivian MarlarMr. Justin Williams and Ms. Brooke McCartyMr. and Mrs. David WilliamsMr. and Mrs. John WilliamsonMiss Kirby WinsteadMs. Kimberly Winters and Mr. Wayne WintersMr. and Mrs. Nathan WrightMr. James Wright and Ms. Caryn RichterDr. Jun YangMrs. Erica Zawad and Mr. Bruce Lycan

YEC GIFTSMr. and Mrs. Andy EstesMr. and Mrs. Ken GlennMs. Judith RoyalDrs. Greer and Carol Richardson

GIFTSMr. and Mrs. Mac BaileyMr. and Mrs. Phillip C. BlumCampbell ClinicDeupree Family FoundationGaines and Associates PLLCGermantown Parkway Animal HospitalMs. Liz GillilandMr. and Mrs. Richard C. HackettMr. Jonathan HarrisonMr. and Mrs. Ricardo HerosMr. and Mrs. Ricardo HerosMr. and Mrs. John HurdleInventory Locator Service, LLCMs. Katherine KingPower and Telephone Supply CompanyMr. and Mrs. Bradley W. SniderSource One SparesZoccola Kaplan, PLLC

TRIBUTESDr. and Mrs. Steven Akins

EXHIBIT/PROGRAM SPONSORSHyde Family FoundationSunTrustTarget

Donor SpotlightAmerispan Tents, Inc. is the Mid-South's premiere full-service special event management company and a long-time supporter of The Children's Museum of Memphis. As a non-profit organization, CMOM depends upon local businesses like Amerispan Tents. to provide in-kind services that enable us to offer quality programs and exhibits to the children and families we serve. Managers Michael Tidwell and Mark Phillips are always quick to respond to the museum's needs including staging, flooring, tents or runways.

Thank you Amerispan Tents for your continued commitment and support!

Location2525 Central Avenue, at the corner of Central & Hollywood, next to the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Mailing AddressThe Children’s Museum of MemphisThe Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center2525 Central AvenueMemphis, TN 38104-5926

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DirectoryAdministration: 458-2678Fax: 458-4033Admissions: 458-2678, ext. 235Birthday Hotline: 458-2678, ext. 224Chief Executive Officer: 283-4163Development & Donations: 283-4163Education: 458-2678, ext. 230Exhibits: 458-2678, ext. 244Finance and Accounting: 458-2678, ext. 231Group Information: 458-2678, ext. 232Group Reservations: 458-2678, ext. 221Meeting Space: 458-2678, ext. 229Membership: 458-2678, ext. 225Programs: 458-2678, ext. 245PR & Marketing: 458-2678, ext. 234The Village Toymaker: 320-3166Visitor & Volunteer Services: 458-2678, ext. 243

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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 DandanMelika Burrow-DillihuntKatherine DobbsKatina GainesCaren B. NicholBrett ShanamanCarey SniderWilliam TaylorKeith R. TownsendPeter WhiteBill WiddopBob Craddock, Museum Attorney

FoundersMars ChildPolly GlotzbachHarriet McFaddenHarry Phillips (deceased)

Advisory BoardDebbie BinswangerAlbert CantuMichelle DunavantMargaret Jones FraserAnn HawkinsMason HawkinsTom HuttonElizabeth LabryAngus McEachranHarriet McFaddenStillman McFaddenJoe OrgillClif PhillipsBill ScofieldAnnette SmithJoe SteffnerTerre SullivantCarroll ToddAllison WetterBarbara WilliamsonGary Wunderlich

©2012 The Children’s Museum of Memphis

General Information Board of Trustees

Welcome to the New Faces of CMOM!

Recently, the CMOM staff has had several new additions. The programming department gained two new members,

Chara Mitchell and Katrina Skefos, as program specialists. Chara previously served as an intern in the education department in 2010. They are both tasked with creating and implementing educational programs for the museum’s young visitors, as well as implementing the department’s outreach programs.

The museum gallery also added a new staff member, Alex Smythe. As Visitor Service Coordinator, Alex interacts with visitors and takes steps to enhance visitor satisfaction by ensuring that guests have a memorable experience. Alex also served as a juggler at the 2nd Annual Children’s Ball.

Sharon Rogness also joined the staff as Member Services Coordinator. In this position, she assists guests with membership needs and policies, and also serves as a hostess for birthday parties at the museum.

The new staff members have been welcomed by veteran staff members and museum guests alike. Fun fact: all of the new staff members have either graduated from or are attending classes at the University of Memphis.

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