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THE MCM

PLAYBOOKBICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

MISSISSIPPI IN THE MUSEUM

SCIENCE & DISCOVERY

FALL 2017 • VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 3

Did you know that Barq’s, America’s favorite Root Beer, was invented in Biloxi, Mississippi? Or that Columbia, Mississippi, native and Jackson State alumnus, Walter Payton was the first football player to ever be featured on a box of Wheaties? Can you believe that the first heart transplant surgery happened in Jackson, Mississippi, by Dr. James D. Hardy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center? It’s all true! At the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) we celebrate Mississippi every day. Visitors can see our state’s rich and complex past along with our most outstanding accomplishments and future opportunities woven through our exhibits, programs, and experiences.

Mississippi is celebrating a very exciting birthday this year--it’s Bicentennial! This year, MCM will be joining in with many others across the state to celebrate Mississippi’s big birthday! Our theme for this celebration is “Happy Birthday Mississippi: Celebrating Together Our Past, Present, and Future” and will include a series of events throughout the fall and winter. Read on to learn about some of the exciting and unique ways you can help us celebrate the 200 years of Mississippi’s statehood!

Mississippi History& the role we play

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DONORS 12-13

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISSISSIPPI! 3

MISSISSIPPI SCIENCE FEST 10

FARM BUREAU SPOTLIGHT 13

NEW BOARD MEMBERS 14

MCM PARTNERS 11

EVENT CALENDAR 8-9

FUTURE LOOK 15

MCM-TO-GO 16

MISSISSIPPI AT THE CENTER 4-5

MCM FACES 6-7

CONTENTS

PUBLISHED BYMississippi Children’s Museum

Writer Mary Alex ThigpenPhotographer & Writer Lindsay McMurtray

Designer Kellye McMillanDesigner Marion StecklerEditor Lauren McMurtray

Donor List Compiled by Stephanie Mangafakis

2017-18 BOARD OF DIRECTORSMargaret Cupples, Chair

Meredith AldridgeKaren Bush

Donna BruceHope Bynum

Bill CookeDr. Terry Dale Cruse

Oleta Garrett FitzgeraldJohn Fletcher

Honorable James E. Graves, Jr.Beth HansenWilson HoodOlivia HostMartin Jue

Ashley MeenaMelanie Morgan

Kim PorterAdams Yerger

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERSSusan Garrard, President/CEO

SPONSORED BY MCM CHESS TOURNAMENTSVisit MCM this fall to practice your strategic thinking skills in a chess tournament! This 1500-year-old game has seen a resurgence in Mississippi students since national media covered Jeff Bullington’s chess class for public school students in Franklin County. This critical thinking game has worked to help children realize their strengths through diligent training and strategic thinking. MCM has partnered with the Mississippi Scholastic Chess Association this year to celebrate the history of the game and it’s growing popularity in the Magnolia state by hosting chess tournaments on September 16 and October 14 at MCM. Register today at www.mschildrensmuseum.org!

MISSISSIPPIANS MISSED BY HISTORYThis fall, Power APAC high school theatre students are combining scholarly research with dramatic performance in order to become incredible individuals from Mississippi’s past! Did you know Mrs. Mamie Thomas of Vicksburg was the first female mail carrier in the United States? Or that Guy Bush of Tupelo threw Babe Ruth his last ever home run? Students will be utilizing primary sources provided by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to discover some amazing Mississippians who have been missed by our class history books! Using this research, students will create monologues and scenes in the voice of their chosen person. These actors will be traveling to Jackson elementary schools throughout the fall to perform their monologues and share their research through a grant from MS Humanities Council. On November 11, they will share their monologues for MCM visitors on school visits funded.

CELEBRATE MISSISSIPPIMississippi has a rich history of artistic and creative individuals. We need you to help us create an amazing birthday gift for Mississippi–a full gallery of art, poetry and music all about our state. MCM and its partners are asking all Mississippi K-12 students to submit their best work for a Bicentennial themed visual arts, music, and poetry competition. Submissions will be judged by a panel of community experts, and the winners of each category will be announced at our November 11 celebration.

For more information about these events visit mschildrensmuseum.org

This year, Mississippi is celebrating its Bicentennial! On December 10, 1817, Mississippi was officially recognized as the 20th state in the United States of America. Many Mississippians are celebrating this special occasion through themed events and parties across the state this year. MCM has partnered in this celebration with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, the Mississippi Department of Education, and the Office of Governor Phil Bryant. Together, we are honoring 200 years of Mississippi thinkers, makers, artists, performers, writers, and bright minds, while highlighting opportunities for Mississippi’s children to impact the future of our world! Bicentennial events are designed to include educational elements for students and opportunities for families to reflect on the challenges of our past and the exciting prospects for our future together.

Don’t miss these special Bicentennial events!


• Mississippi agriculture and industry are introduced in World at Work–MCM’s gallery focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In this space, children can learn about the farming and timber industries we have here in our state, among other important careers.

• Become a forester by collaborating to move logs with the grapple skidder, dressed in safety gear, learning about forest regeneration and environmental responsibility, forest fires, and wood products.

• Explore the many types of trees in Mississippi, harvesting of the trees, and how we can be good stewards of them.

• Explore various modes of transportation and the landscape of our state on a smaller scale on the Mississippi transportation table. Visitors can transport goods over the state by building trains and bridges, while sightseeing opportunities of iconic MS buildings!

The museum began with “Our people, our place, our story, our world” and was developed to help children realize that their home and place in it was valued. We wanted the space to be “uniquely ours,” one that tells the story of our state and our place in the world, one that celebrates Mississippi’s writers, musicians, civil rights leaders, in a way that children could identify with. Each gallery has a connection to our home. It is important that children have a connection to their home, a sense of place and pride for their home while at the same time, understanding that we have experienced struggle. We want the museum to be a light for children–one that invites children to discover our rich culture.

• MCM replicated the porch of Pulitzer Prize winning Mississippi author, Eudora Welty, in our literacy gallery, Wild About Reading. Come sit in a rocking chair, play checkers or chess, snuggle up with a book, or visit with a new friend!

• Budding artists can be motivated by the work of Mississippi artists in the Inspirations Studio, which houses a teaching space for visiting artists and kiosks featuring artwork by our guests.

• Learn to love reading in Between the Lions, based on the PBS Kids television show recorded in Mississippi! Write a fairy tale in the big magnetic book, make words from blends with Gawain’s word joust, play a bean bag toss, or read quietly with Lionel and Leona in a replica of the Between the Lions set.

• Build an instrument, create & mix MS sounds, record and play back your own song on a voice sequencer, and play bluegrass instruments in the music room.

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• Our Exploring Mississippi gallery features a Mississippi climbing map that highlights the state’s geography and natural science, its culture and history, its work and play, and its connections to the broader world. This map creates an engaging space based on Mississippi geography and provides some of the unique experiences of Mississippi life.

• Experience life as an early Mississippi settler along the Natchez Trace in the Pioneer Cabin.

• View the Earth Shakes with real-time seismograph in action and pump the pressure to make a volcano erupt, inspired by the inactive volcano 2,900 feet below Jackson.

• The Mount Woodall Slide represents the highest point of elevation in Mississippi, as well as the site of the Battle of Corinth.

• Learn Choctaw language and customs while engaging in pretend play inside our dwelling that is inspired by 18th century Choctaw dwellings.

• Walk through a replica of the Windsor Ruins near Natchez, which was an antebellum mansion.

From the Deltato the Coast

& under our feet


MCM MEMBERS | THE WEEMS FAMILY

For MCM member Julia Weems, the museum is not just a place for her children to explore after school, but also somewhere they can make new friends at summer camp. Weems says that she promised her son Jake that she would make special summer plans for him and was excited when she was able to register both Jake and her daughter Ella for multiple weeks of camp this year. Both children have enjoyed their first MCM camp experience. Ella won Camper of the Week during the MCM Chess Challenge summer camp, and said her favorite part of camp was going to the Splash Pad every week and getting popsicles.

“They really loved it,” Weems says. “Jake’s favorite part has been the Outdoor Adventures Camp with the hike, and his second was Spy Camp.” Jake likes going to the Splash Pad, too, and he even lost a tooth there! Besides a discount on summer camp registration, Weems, who has been a member for two years, says that her family loves the flexibility of being museum members. “We definitely love being able to come and go anytime.” “When school is in session, it’s really great to be able to pick them up and come here for an hour or two. We love it!”

MCM DONOR | AMANDA OVERBY

Amanda Principe Overby was born into a career of buying and selling residential real estate. The daughter of a builder and the granddaughter of a real estate broker, this third-generation Washingtonian, now a Jackson transplant, has always maintained a keen interest in art and architecture, with an undergraduate degree in Art History and Archaeology from the University of Maryland-College Park. Licensed since 1998, Overby carved a niche for herself early in her career in Northern Virginia as a top producing Buyers Agent and has continued to see success since her family’s move to Jackson, MS in 2003. Professionalism, integrity, discretion and service are hallmarks of her work ethic and define both her professional work as well as her service commitment to organizations such as MCM.

Overby has been with the museum since the beginning. In the early 2000s when MCM was in its developmental stages, She had two young children and was enthusiastic about the prospect of supporting a state of the art cultural institution dedicated to mental, emotional and social well-being of Mississippi’s children. Although 10 years later, her children aren’t able to frequent the museum as often, Overby’s commitment to the mission and success of MCM has remained steadfast. She has been a member of MCM Partners for 7 years. On her time with the museum, Overby notes, “Being a transplant, my involvement with MCM has allowed me to ground myself, and therefore my family, into our surrounding community in a way that is incredibly fulfilling. The various committees that I was allowed to be a part of during the design, research, and construction phases continue to be a group of women who I am lucky to still call friends, today. Plus, I have been able to see projects that I worked to establish early on continue on and now with my daughter’s involvement as a YAC, I get to watch this cycle come full circle!” We thank Overby for her enduring commitment to the museum!

MCM STAFF | LAUREN FERGUSON

MCM Visitor Assistant (VA) Lauren Ferguson started working for the museum in 2015 after being a member of the Youth Ambassador Council for several years. Ferguson, who is starting her sophomore year of college, was selected as the MCM Employee of the Quarter in Summer 2017 by other staff members for her friendly attitude and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty. One of Ferguson’s favorite things about the museum is playing with the children who

are visiting. “That usually leads them to recognize me, get excited, and want to play with me the next time,” she says. “I like to go to an exhibit and see if

someone needs help or wants to play.”

As a VA, Ferguson is responsible for making sure that the exhibits are ready for visitors throughout the day, including turning exhibits on in the mornings, putting away props, working with summer camp, and leading programs throughout the museum. She says one of her favorite summer camp memories was seeing one camper putting “For Sale” signs on everything in camp, including the camp director’s back! She also enjoys leading science

experiments at the museum, noting, “One of my favorite programs was film canister rockets. You’re an instant superstar! Children love

seeing things explode.”

This year, MCM was extremely fortunate to have welcomed two exceptionally talented young ladies as summer interns. Sara Bibbs and Amber Gillespie are working as our summer Education and Marketing interns, respectively. Bibbs is a Jackson native and Jim Hill High School graduate. She is a rising Junior at University of Southern Mississippi where she is majoring in Child and Family Studies with an Emphasis in Child Development and a minor in Business Administration. Bibbs currently serves as a Team Leader for Jumpstart, an AmeriCorps National Service organization. She is also a student representative for the Mississippi Early Childhood Association, a student ambassador for USM’s College of Education and Psychology, the Activities Director for the USM Child and Family Studies Student Organization, and an Honors College Ambassador.

During her internship, Bibbs has been involved with the inner workings of the museum and gained a behind-the-scenes perspective. She has worked closely with various members of the education team and has been engaged in learning more about each of their specific duties. Bibbs has had opportunities to learn about facility maintenance, exhibit design, and educational programming. A major project for Bibbs has been drafting curriculum-aligned learning standards for new museum exhibits, which has required extensive research and time. She has served as a teacher assistant for the Read to Succeed camp, managed field trip groups, and seen what is required to fund an operation and

facility as large as MCM through community and grant support. Bibbs reflects on her internship, noting, “I have greatly benefited from working with an operation that is making a significant impact on the Mississippi community. I plan to use the administrative skills coupled with a focus on education to open my own child development center in the future.”

Gillespie was selected as the summer intern for MCM’s Marketing Department. During this time, Gillespie has assisted with market research, media database maintenance, organizing photographs and advertisements, as well as mailing and distributing materials to schools and other organizations.

Gillespie grew up in Jackson and graduated from Murrah High School in May 2017. She was elected the Technology Student Association’s Chapter President and won several statewide awards including a National Golden Achievement Award. Amber was also an AP Scholar, a member of the Murrah High School newspaper staff, Student Council, MCM’s Youth Ambassador Council, and Delta GEMS. She also served as a Youth Volunteer for three years at the Mississippi Children’s Museum. In the fall, Gillespie will attend the University of Southern Mississippi, as a double major in Marketing and Public Relations. Reflecting on her summer experience, Gillespie notes “This internship has provided me with invaluable experience that will not only become beneficial in my college career, but also in the marketing workforce.”

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SARA BIBBS, SUMMER EDUCATION INTERN AMBER GILLESPIE, SUMMER MARKETING INTERN

MCM VOLUNTEERS | SARA BIBBS AND AMBER GILLESPIE


529 Day with College Savings Mississippi

Come & Go: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Visiting Artist WorkshopChuck Galey:Watercolor

Come & Go: 11-1 & 2-4

Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration

Come & Go: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

PHUN DAY with UMMC

Come & Go: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Journey to the North Pole Members-OnlyPreview Party!

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Check MCM’s social media pages in the morning to see what we are celebrating each day in 2017. Join us for a pop-up program using that day’s unique theme. #CelebrateEveryDay

MS Science Festival10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Discovery Night Fundraiser6:00 - 9:00 pm

Magic Monday

All day 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Magic Monday

All day 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Twas a Night at the MuseumPajama Party

5:30 - 7:00 pm

Twas a Night at the MuseumPajama Party

5:30 - 7:00 pm

Museum Closed for Holidays Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Come & Go: 10:00 am - 2:00 pmCountdown & Rocket Launch at 12 noon

Saturday

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Last Day to visitCurious George Exhibit

All Day

Sunday

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Park After DarkEvent with the MS Museum of Natural Science!

5:30 - 8:30 pm

Friday

27Chess Tournament forGrade Levels

Registration at 9:00 am;Games from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday

14 Question It? Discover It!Pulmonary & Sleep

Come & Go: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Nuclear Science Street Fair

Come & Go: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday

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21Visiting Artist WorkshopTina & Roger Long:Dance

Come & Go: 11-1 & 2-4

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Saturday

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Saturday

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Monday

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Museum Closed forFALL FIX UPContact MCM for volunteer opportunities

Chess Tournament for Beginners

Registration at 9:00 am;Games from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Monday

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Visiting Artist WorkshopBlanca Love: Pottery

Come & Go: 11-1 & 2-4

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MCM FALL 2017 CALENDAR

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September 18-October 18, 2017

Please note that these dates and events are subject to change. Visit www.mschildrensmuseum.org for an up-to-date schedule. /MississippiChildrensMuseum @mschildsmuseum /mschildsmuseum@mschildsmuseum

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SANTA VISITS THE MUSEUM!NOVEMBER 20 (MEMBERS-ONLY)

5:30 - 7:30 pm

NOVEMBER 2510:00 am - 2:00 pm

DECEMBER 210:00 am - 2:00 pm

DECEMBER 910:00 am - 2:00 pm & 5:30 - 7:00 pm

DECEMBER 1610:00 am - 2:00 pm & 5:30 - 7:00 pm

DECEMBER 2310:00 am - 2:00 pm

Highland VillagePop-Up Trading Post Opening

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two BIG EVENTS. ONE AWESOME DAY!

09.23.2017

The 2017 Mississippi Science Fest (MSF) launches into action this September to showcase STEM industries, organizations, and innovation happening around the Magnolia State! MSF aims to engage students, families, adults, and educators alike in a fun and interactive environment providing science education, workforce development, and a glimpse into the future of Mississippi. Piloted by MCM, orga-nized by the LeFleur Museum District (LMD), and presented by C Spire, MSF will offer exhibitors, special events, and programs all celebrating science and the vital role Mississippians will play in future industry and development of our country. Events will be held at four different sites on September 22 and 23. MSF will also include an exciting appearance by Apollo 13 Astronaut and Mississippi native, Fred Haise, who will be providing our keynote address on Friday evening at the Missis-sippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum.

In 2016, with support and assistance from The Franklin Institute, MCM piloted the first MSF. They hosted 23 exhibitors from across the state and saw over 600 visi-tors to the one-day event. Reflecting on its success, MCM President & CEO Susan Garrard saw the evident desire from the community for this event, noting, “STEM jobs are the future of Mississippi. The Mississippi Science Fest is a great way to expose children to educational concepts in an exciting and engaging way, as well as provide them examples of STEM-centered career paths they may have not had the opportunity to ever consider.”

This year the festival has been significantly expanded to include events throughout the museum district, which includes the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Mu-seum, Mississippi Children’s Museum, MDWFP Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. This year, each of the four museums will be hosting a variety of exhibitors and programs over these two days of the festival.

A study from the Alliance for Science and Technology Research in America (AS-TRA) predicts an 11% increase in STEM job opportunities in Mississippi between 2015 and 2024. MSF and its partners believe it is vital for children and families to experience STEM education on a level that challenges and encourages them to explore further.

The nationally regarded Science Festival Alliance’s evaluation data illustrates the importance of festival attendees interacting with STEM professionals. This inter-action dramatically increases attendants interest and knowledge in science. MSF will also work to create opportunities for STEM professionals to gain exposure and become more deeply involved with their community. LMD President and Executive Director of Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum Aaron Rogers states, “The LeFleur Museum District is incredibly excited to host the Mississippi Science Fest. As educators, historians, and scientists, we feel it is exceedingly important to pro-mote STEM initiatives and activities that inspire the next generation of Mississippi innovators, engineers, and visionaries.”

$10 FOR ALL 4 MUSEUMS!

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAYAT MS SCIENCEFEST.ORG

MCM PARTNERS 2017-18 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPRESIDENT | Kim Porter

PRESIDENT-ELECT | Alicen Blanchard

PAST-PRESIDENT | Janet Spain

BYLAWS CHAIR | Margaret Cupples

SECRETARY | Jenny Berryhill

VP OF FINANCE | Paula Kemp

VP OF HOSPITALITY | Anne Dulske

VP OF FUNDRAISING | Malinda Warren

VP MEMBERSHIP | Chavanne McDonald

VP PROMOTIONS | Carter Hood

ADVISORS | Leigh Grady | Lyn McMillin | Libba Wilkes

M C M P A R T N E R S

MCM Partners are some of the most dedicated and loyal supporters of the muse-um. Through their collective financial and fundraising commitment, this group provide critical support for the museum’s operations, including meeting the ongoing needs of our exhibits and programs. Additionally, MCM Partners provide essential volunteer assistance to the museum throughout the year. Kim Porter, a long-time supporter of MCM, has recently stepped into the role of MCM Partners President.

Porter grew up in Jackson and received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Uni-versity of Mississippi. After graduation, Porter entered Boston University where she completed a Master of Music degree. While in Boston, she had the opportunity to sing and travel the world with a youth orchestra and choir as their principal sopra-no soloist. Upon returning to Mississippi, Porter began to work in the family business of Glynn Griffing & Associates. In 2012, she assumed the role of president of the company. Porter has served on the Board of Directors for the Junior League of Jackson, the Jackson Symphony League, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Jackson Prep’s fine arts booster club, Applause, and New Stage Theatre. She was a top ten finalist for the Mississippi Business Journal’s 2012 Mississippi Business Woman of the Year and a 2015 Goodwill Salute recipient.

She is married to Trey Porter and is mom to Madeleine, a freshman at Ole Miss, and Claire, a senior at Jackson Prep. Porter says about her role with MCM, “I am extremely concerned about the quality of life in our state and am dedicated to providing my time and energy to making our community a better place. MCM is the most fun and perfect place to contribute to this ideal!” MCM is thrilled to be the recipient of Porter’s time and service in this new and exciting role.

MCM PARTNERS’ NEW PRESIDENT

Kim PorterDiscovery Night, previously known as Fall Festival, is in its seventh year, is MCM’s annual family fundraising event. This year’s theme “Journey to Space” has been planned to coincide with the Mississippi Science Fest on September 23. This special eve-ning event celebrates children’s literature and delves into the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This year’s event is designed to encourage children to investigate the outer limits of their imagination. By launching them into the world of space literature, it is MCM’s goal to en-courage children not only to read more, but to reach for the stars in all that they do! This Discovery Night, children and their families are encouraged to dress in their favorite space gear as they top off a great day filled with STEM fun.

MCM Partners and Discovery Night Co-Chairs Betsey Mosby and Olivia Champion have been working tirelessly to make this event a can’t-miss family fundraising event! Mosby reflects on her work with MCM, stating, “It is such an honor to co-chair MCM’s Discovery Night and have the opportunity to work with the amazing museum staff and so many wonderful volunteers that work tirelessly to give back to our community by their in-volvement. The children’s museum provides a safe and fun en-vironment for our children and also fosters their education by providing so many exhibits and tools to aid their learning. This event and the others like it throughout the year provide the funding the museum needs to keep going--and it’s an honor to help spearhead that by chairing this event.”

Champion elaborates on her involvement, saying, “The children’s museum is such a valuable and treasured place for the families of Mississippi. We want to do all we can to ensure it receives the resources it needs to continue to operate and thrive. As a parent with two young children, we cannot love the museum more.”

This year’s event will feature a silent auction, adult game day lounge, rock wall, anti-gravity gyroscope, moon bounce, space slide, and more! Ticket price includes a full dinner buffet, adult beverages, and out-of-this-world music! Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $10 for children. (under 18) Purchase tickets online at mschildrensmuseum.org or at the door on the night of the event!

presented by sponsored by

DISCOVERY NIGHTMCM Partners invite you to

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017SATURDAY FROM 6:00 - 9:00 PM


$25,000 +

Gertrude C. Ford Foundation Junior League of JacksonNissan North America, Inc.Regions Foundation

$10,000 - $24,999Atmos EnergyGeorgia-Pacific Foundation, Inc.Renasant BankThe Mapp Family FoundationUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center

$5,000 - $9,999Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiCommunity Foundation of Greater JacksonBumpers Drive-InMississippi Development Authority

$2,500 - $5,000BancorpSouthButler SnowCoaching For LiteracyEntergy Mississippi, Inc. Jackson Free Press/Boom Jackson *Southern Beverage Company *Storagemax Northtown *

$1,000 - $2,499Alicen and E.J. BlanchardDonna and Clark Bruce Melanie and Jamey BurrowKaren and Charles BushHope and Bill BynumMargaret and Brett CupplesMary Preston and John DubberlyAnne and Mike DulskeLisa and John F. FletcherBettye and James E. Graves, Jr.Beth and Nick HansenElizabeth and Clay HaysMargaret and Jimmy C. HaysOlivia and Jerry R. HostPaula and Randy JamesBetty and Martin JuePaula and Malcom KempHolly and Alan LangeLyn and David L. McMillinHolley and Don NoblittAngela and Cliff OsbonPruet Oil Company, LLCDonna Reiss Sarah and Jeff SkeltonJanet and Charlie SpainBKD, LLPCabot Lodge Millsaps *Fondren Public *Fuse.CloudIron Horse Grill *The Manship *Mississippi Arts CommissionRaymond James Financial ServicesTempStaffWier Boerner Allin ArchitectureThe Scout Guide Jackson *

$500 - $999Anna and Fred AsherBrad CastleEmily and Michael CorkernNikki and Glynn GriffingJanie and Mike JarvisSara and Bryan Jones, IIIKim and Trey Porter

Mary and John Alexander PurvisLisa and Bill ThompsonJan and Andrew Townes, Jr. Libba and Roy WilkesBlackmon & Blackmon, PLLCCarroll’s Landscape ServicesEaton Aerospace GroupElliott Law Firm, PLLCJackson Newell FoundationMaris, West & BakerRoss & Yerger Insurance, Inc.Social South *Southern Farm Bureau Life

$250 - $499Kelly and George AbdoKristin and Sidney Perry Allen, Jr.Elizabeth and Harold BooneJean Turner BrewerHeather and Blake CarrollOlivia and Chris ChampionAmanda and Trey ClarkElizabeth and Dan EvelandOleta Garrett Fitzgerald Tatum and Oscar GoodmanLeigh and Andrew W. GradyEmily and Kern HoffJeannie and Harrison HoodLindsey and Matt JamesAlyson and Bernard Bryan Jones, IVLindsay and Jon Mark JordanKrista and Michael MannBettye and Dick B. Mason, IIIDonna and Jay McCarthyChavanne and Jay P. McDonald, Jr. *Amanda and Matt McGowinElizabeth and Read MeadowsBetsey and Will MosbyKathryn and Andy ProsserElise and Andrew SaundersIndia and Alan TorreyJane Claire and Nason WilliamsAlbriton’s JewelryBankFirstBliss *Century Construction & Realty, Inc.Community Bank Coomes Distributors, Inc.Horne, LLPThe Hull FoundationLori Bragg Marketplace Real EstateKPMG, LLPMagnolia Dermatology *McGraw Rental & Supply *Mississippi Party Bus *Palm Avenue *Payne Realty of Jackson, Inc.R.W. Aiken Insurance Agency, Inc.Two Men and a TruckWatson Quality Ford

$1 - $249Suresh AlexanderEdwin AndersMikey ArceoJustin BagwellTony BahouKatie BarfieldEric BeckhamBrian BeckhamAmye BellMary Weissinger BiesemierRobert BlackmonJoe BleitnerPatrick Boler

Julia BradleyChristopher R. BristolNathan BuckelsGerard BuffingtonJustin CampbellKelsey CarrollBrent ChancellorRachel ChandlerMeagan ChapmanSloan ChesneyAllie CoatsSan CoayMary Margaret CockroftFrances and Tom ColemanZachary ConnGloria and John V.CorreroAbby CovingtonMorgan CoxPatrick CraigGentry CreekmoreFrances and Justin CroftJim CrosbyMargaret H. CruseLaura Paige CummingsSean Cupit *Kelly A. DavidsonRichard DavidsonSunny and Navketan DesaiSeth DotherowAshley DuggerSusan and Frank DukeCarley DunawayDonna R. EllisAlexa EngelLaine EvansPatrick EvermanEdward R. ExumJoshua FarrellSara Hart and Gordon FellowsAmy and Arthur FinkelbergCarolyn C. FletcherNell and John FlyntRobert FordLauren FordiceElizabeth FowlkesJohn GentryKathy and Nelson GibsonCullen T. GilbertTimothy L. GillisDolly and Wesley GoingsKristal and Joe GoldenMary and Greg GriffinKim GriffinSarah and Colby GuilloryDan HalinskiJohn O. Hamilton, Jr.Peggy and David G. HamptonEllena and William Harris, IIIRachel HarrisJason HavenJoy HayesBlair and Doug HedermanGenna HeetlandAbbigayl E. HermanLana HillKelly HinesSarah HobbsBrittany HolimanJenny Cox HolmanDavid HortonJessica HousdanEmily B. HugginsTish and Haden Hughes Meg HuntingtonWilliam JacksonTracey and Kirk JeffreysElyse JensenJulia JesuitHanna K. JohanssonAshley and Brian JohnsonClaire JohnstonSusan Shands JonesSarah and Jason JonesSteven JordanTed H. Kendall, IV Mary and Ted KendallKathryn and Sterling KiddEmily C. KikerAllie and Seth KnightKara KrivanecJulia Kuntz

Jeremy LeMereMorgan LewellenIrene and Lawrence Childress LongWilliam LottMatthew LuscoJoseph H. LutzJanie and Steve MaloneyKathryn MarkeyBrooke and John P. MartinAnissa MayBrittney McAllisterKelly and Bill McBrideRyan McGaugheyRebecca McKinneyJordan McMichaelLauren and Lindsay McMurtray Michelle McMurtraySkylar McKenzie MenistLeslie and Ben Miley Susan and Robert MimsMichael B. MitchellPierce MooreKaitlyn and Pierce MorganMary Virginia MorganBobby MorganJames R. MorrisonKatie MouldsJeff MusgraveHannah and Justin NicholsNatalie and Josh NicholsDavis and Bob NunneryAmanda and Scott OverbyBritton and Bryan OwenLisa and Scott ParenteauBrooke ParisCoby L. ParkerHilary and Johnathan ParrishAllie PeytonTaylor PhillipsChat PhillipsAlexandra PhillipsSpencer PipitoneWilliam C. PittsStephan PittsJustin PooleJennifer PorterJoy PowellDana and Michael PriceKatherine and Robert PuckettKelsey PurvisJames RabalaisBrittany Freeman RansomWilliam RednourPatti ReissSharon and Tom RhodenMarci RobinsEdward RobinsonAshley SamMarjorie SauerOlivia J. SavageLauren ScheelElizabeth and Adam ScheiderDavid Schommer Candie L. SimmonsBethany and Lucien SmithCourtney and Thomas B. SmithCarlye SmithIesha SmithHaley SmithJeff SmithDelta and James StarkKristen and Matthew StephensonJohn S. StringerDana and Hoopy StringerMary Wesson SullivanChristian TaylorAnna Kendall ThamesKasey ThibodeauxShelby ThomasEllen ThompsonCynthia TillBetty R. ToddAshley TubertiniKathryn G. VossWesley Thomas WalkerOmar WalkerValerie and Brandon WalkerMatthew WalkerShannon and James L. Warnock, Jr.Deloris WashingtonTara and Gene Wasson

Lori WatkinsKimberly R. WatsonCraig WatsonDaniel P. WebbRoss WeemsRandall WeemsHannah WeilandAnna WestRosemary WhatleyWilliam A. WhittentonMorgan WiggersHolly and Christopher WiggsLisa A Wigington and Erin E. Dehon Victoria B. WilcherTaylor WilkinsCaitlin WilsonBunny and Charley WindhamSara WingateMegan and Matthew WoodsMollie YoungAbbye Grey *Aqua the Day Spa *Babalu *Barrelhouse Southern Gastropub *Bella Ches *Broad Street Bakery & Café *Brown’s Fine Art and Framing *Circle 7 Outpost & Provisions *Mississippi State Department of HealthCoxwell & Associates, PLLCCrossFit 601 *Frock Fashions *Greater Mississippi Combined Federal CampaignHemline Ridgeland *Junior League of Jackson SustainersKendra Scott *Kroger Card RewardsThe Landing *Libby Story *M Theory Yoga *Monk and Bug *Mozingo Clothiers *The Nail Lounge *Regions BankRenaissance at Colony Park *Persnickety *Sand Dollar Lifestyle *Seafood Revolution *Pivot Style *S.O. Terec *State Lines *

MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMSIn Memory of John Walter Garrard Meredith and Benjamin Aldridge Mary Gresham and Rick Barr Beth and Nick Hansen Donna and Clark Bruce Karen and Charles Bush Hope and Bill Bynum Jackie and Bill Cooke Pam and Terry Dale Cruse Margaret and Brett Cupples Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald Lisa and John F. Fletcher Amy and Arthur Finkelberg Kathy and Nelson Gibson Bettye and James E. Graves, Jr. Beth and Nick Hansen Carter and Wilson Hood Olivia and Jerry R. Host Tish and Haden Hughes Libby and Ted Kendall, IV Irene and Lawrence Childress Long Ashley and Hu Meena Melanie and Richard Morgan Kim and Trey Porter Sarah and Jeff Skelton Jordan and Adams YergerIn Memory of John Reiss Donna ReissIn Honor of Phoebe Kruger Junior League of Jackson SustainersIn Honor of Jeff Good Mississippi State Department of

Health

QUARTERLY DONORSContributors to the Mississippi Children’s Museum from

March 15, 2017 - July 15, 2017* denotes an in-kind donation

denotes a Build.Play.Grow. donation

If you wish to change your recognition, please contact us at [email protected]. $1,000,000+The Phil Hardin FoundationThe City of Meridian

$250,000 - $999,999Hall TimberlandsSouthern Pipe & Supply

$100,000 - $249,999Melissa and Adam Mitchell and Melanie and Manny MitchellJunior Auxillary of MeridianLiberty Fuels Co., LLCThe Riley Foundation

$50,000 - $99,999Deanna A. WilbournBowers AutoEast Mississippi Oral & Facial SurgeryMeridian Coca-Cola Bottling CompanyThe Paul and Sherry Broadhead Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999Linda and Marty DavidsonKimberly and Dru DenisonKelley and Otis Gowdy, Jr. Urelaine Simon-Hart and George Hart

Cleta and Thad QuarlesSissie and Frederick WileCindy and Jim McGinnisAnderson Regional Medical CenterLong Distribution-Ray Long, Sam Long and Trey Long

$10,000 - $24,999Lindsey and Cody AullElizabeth and Benjamin E. BoxGayle and Joel CallahanAmanda and Matt CassellDoctors Farheen and Asif LalaHolly and Jonathan MooreBetty and Richard ViseStephanie and Benny WrightCharles Ledbetter Forestry Consultant, Inc.Merrill LynchNew South Ford & Nissan

$5,000 - $9,999Kacey and Bo BaileyMayor Percy Bland III and Mrs. Deidre M. BlandJamie and Bob CaterBrooke and Michael Chamblee

Pam and Terry Dale CruseSusan and George HillJenny Ruth and Larkin KennedyCatherine and David LeachFrances and Samuel LongAnnie and Vern LundK. Dustin Markham, EsquireAngela and David C. Majure, IIAmanda MurphyRonnye PurvisHelen and Lee ValentineCandice and Robert WardSela WardElizabeth and Rodney WilsonLeading EdgesMagnolia Steele Co, Inc.Waters International TrucksWoodstock Furniture

$1,000 - $4,999AnonymousKimberly and Howard Bartee, Jr. and sonsJeanna and Bo BennettElizabeth BrookshireSusan and Bob CoffinTori and Dustin CulpepperRula and Samer Dabit/Dabit PropertiesMelissa and Paul GoldmanAmy and Ross Goodin, Jr. Linda and Fred GrantMarsha and Bubba HannahAllison and Trey HannahClair and Brad HuffPatricia and Robert JarrettTanya and Kermit KendrickSybil C. MajureJim McRaeJenn and John NorthamMerly Lee and William L. NunneryHelen and Wade SimsHallie and Zachary Swindoll

Amy and Brian TempleNancy and Tyler WaltonCay and Sonny WedgworthWells Fargo Advisors

$1-$999Linda and William Billups, Jr. Leslie and Charles CarruthDavid CarterGloria and LM ChancellorKerry and Jeff CookJo Beth and Greg MarantoAnn and Tom C. MaynorKristin and Thompson McAllisterSuzie and Randy PoolPam and Mickey RutherfordWin and Jim ShumateSarai and Thomas L. WebbCater’s MarketHeritage Antique ClubJTM Hospitality/Sleep InnWilson Realty

MEMORIALS AND CELEBRATIONSIn Memory of Gloria Palmer Kerry and Jeff CookIn Honor of Wilson Realty staff and agents Wilson RealtyIn Honor of Richard Vise Linda and Marty DavidsonIn Honor of Lou Ann Lamar, Tasha

Payne, Amy Jacob, Elizabeth Honeycutt, Lindsey Swift, Julie Davidson, Jill Gavin, Erin Honeycutt, Stefanie Roman, Miriam Chesney, Nancy Sterling, Holly Triplett, Sany Syner, & Montserrart Frias

Jenny Ruth and Larkin KennedyIn Memory of Alexandra “Allie” Garnett Carruth Sybil C. Majure

MCM-MERIDIAN DONORSContributions and pledges to the

Mississippi Children’s Museum-MeridianThe recognition denoted below is a cumulative total of contributions and pledges made to MCM-Meridian.

* denotes an in-kind donationIf you wish to change your recognition, please contact us at [email protected].

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CAMPAIGN GOAL

MCM relies on generous community support to continue to provide unparalleled experiences that ignite a thirst for discovery, knowledge, and learning in all children! Give to MCM to provide critical funding for museum exhibits and programs.

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CREDIT CARD BY PHONE

601.709.8356

CHECK BY MAILMississippi Children’s Museum

P.O. Box 55409 Jackson, MS 39296

FARM BUREAU SPOTLIGHT

Agriculture has played a major role in Mississippi’s history, been a distinctive and important influence on Mississippi’s cultural arts, and as it has grown, changed, and provided opportunities for research and development of new technologies and career fields. Conversely, Mississippi is often cited as being the most obese state in the nation with 44% of children and 70% of adults listed as overweight or obese. These alarming statistics highlight the need for and relevancy of programs that target the health of Mississippi’s children. Giving children the opportunity to learn more about the how, why and where of food production opens an avenue for them to think about making better, more informed, and healthy life choices. Through a partnership with Mis-sissippi Farm Bureau Federation, MCM is able to provide this opportunity to the children of our state.

Since 1919, Farm Bureau has worked to support the Agricultural industry across the country. They have partnered with MCM to sponsor a weekly event, Farm Bureau Spotlight, which provides a unique forum to bring together all five of MCM’s educational initiatives: health and nutrition; STEM; literacy; cultural arts; and Missis-sippi history.

Farm Bureau Spotlight is a long-standing program designed to educate visitors about the broad industry of agriculture, the many careers within it, and its important role within our daily lives through inqui-ry-based activities. Each week we emphasize a different aspect of agriculture, such as beekeeping, growing produce, the chemistry of food, veterinary medicine, farming, irrigation, the water cycle, forestry, and fishing. Farm

Bureau Spotlight incorporates a multidisciplinary approach with hands-on activities that encourage integrative learning and relates concepts from the program to elements within our museum’s galleries. The guidance provided by Farm Bureau’s staff and experts on various topics enhances the capaci-ty of MCM’s staff and helps to teach children the important part that ag-riculture plays in our state’s economy.

“The Mississippi Children’s Museum is in a unique position to in-fluence the thinking of our young,” said Mississippi Farm

Bureau President Mike McCormick. “We at Farm Bureau couldn’t think of a better partner to have in the ed-

ucation of young people about agriculture than the Mississippi Children’s Museum. The Farm Bureau Spotlight program provides the perfect balance of fun and good information so the knowledge the kids get sticks with them–hope-fully until they are grown.”

In 2017, in addition to leading interactive pro-grams with visitors related to seasonal crops and

monthly themes, MCM has incorporated its “Cel-ebrate Everyday” campaign into Farm Bureau

Spotlight. This campaign, which celebrates both pop-ular and little-known holidays throughout the year allows

the museum to integrate lessons representing holidays such as National Bean Day, World Chocolate Week, and Invasive Species

Awareness Week. We appreciate the expertise and generosity of Mississip-pi Farm Bureau Federation that makes this program possible. We are grateful for our strong partnership and look forward to continuing to educate Mississippi’s children and families about agriculture!

multidisciplinary approach with

hands-on activities that encourage

integrative learning!


MCM is sledding fast into winter this year with our new holiday exhib-it- Journey to the North Pole! This exhibit takes children and families on a magical holiday journey to one of the most captivating and en-chanting places on earth! From November 20 until January 7, visiting families and school groups will be immersed in a North Pole world of discovery, exploration, and holiday cheer. Journey to the North Pole provides the perfect opportunity to create a new annual tradition for families and celebrate this special time together each year.

MCM’s newest exhibit guarantees to be the perfect place for school winter field trips or for families to spend time creating lasting holiday memories. Children and parents alike will love the chance to glide down our nearly 45-foot snow slide, climb aboard a train car, or explore the charming North Pole village! Exciting exhibit elements of this new exhibit include the opportunity to engage in STEM activities with a large-scale train engine, learn concepts of transportation and engineer-ing at the Arctic Circle train table, or write letters to Santa Claus. Vis-itors might even have the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus or other holiday characters!

This exhibit draws inspiration from classic holiday literature and will provide the museum with additional programming opportunities while supporting existing programs. By offering a quality educational, in-quiry-based experience for young children during the winter, MCM aims to provide enriching opportunities for learning through play while celebrating unique holiday traditions!

MCM is the state’s largest cultural institution for children, providing world class exhibits and programs for Mississippi’s families! However, we could not be who we are without the help of our passionate board members! Our board are not just children at heart, but a group who truly understands the needs of children in our state. They work tirelessly to do all they can to provide opportunities, experiences, and resources to change the life trajectories of Mississippi’s children and families. It is because of this passion that we are thrilled to welcome five new members to our board this year!

Wilson Hood was born and raised in Jackson, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi. In anticipation of his board service, Hood said, “I’m excited to serve on the MCM board because the museum has become such a big part of our family’s life. We spend a considerable amount of time at the museum, attend the special events, and keep up with the important work MCM does in Jackson and across the state. I’m ex-cited to do what I can to help further the mission and serve the kids of Mississippi.” Hood started his own company that focuses on real estate and restaurant development, where he currently works. He serves on the board of the Greater Belhaven Foundation, the Jackson Zoological Foun-dation, and Jackson Preparatory School, and sits on the advisory board of First Commercial Bank. Hood is a volunteer with Young Life and a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church. He and his wife, Carter, live in Belhaven and have an 18-month-old son, Trey.

Adams Yerger is a graduate of the University of Virginia, graduating with distinction and a Bach-elor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2008. He worked for Capital One Auto Finance as a business analyst in their Credit & Business Strategy group before starting a small investment fund, Kudzu Capital Growth, and a software development company, Journa LLC, where he now works. Yerger is on the board of PriorityOne Bank and the Massena Heights Homeowners Asso-ciation. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church. He and his wife, Jordan, live in Jackson and have three daughters: Ellie, Anny, and Mary Adams.

Hope Bynum grew up in North Carolina. She now volunteers at many area organizations, includ-ing Stewpot Community Services, the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi, Goodwill Industries, MCM Partners, St. Andrew’s Parents Association, Jack and Jill of America, LeFleur’s Bluff Chapter of Links, Inc., and the Junior League of Jackson. Bynum is married to Bill Bynum, CEO of Hope Credit Union and Hope Enterprise Corporation, a regional development financial institution that serves the financially disadvantaged. Their daughter, Blythe, is a graduate of UMMC and a resident physician in Richmond, Virginia.

Meredith Aldridge was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. While in college at Mississippi State University, Aldridge met her now-husband, Ben Aldridge. She has been married to Ben for 14 years, and they are the parents of two children: Ann Carlton (age 7) and Pate (age 5). Aldridge is Director at Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LCC. Aldridge also serves as the president-elect for the Junior League of Jackson. In reflection on her service to the MCM board, Aldridge says, “MCM has had a special place in my heart since its inception. I’ll never forget the excitement and sense of community that surrounded the planning, building, and establishment of MCM. Later, as a mom, I have witnessed the wonder of my children experiencing art, sounds, textures, local history, and so much more for the first time. As a League member, a mom, and a resident of Jackson, I am personally committed to ensuring the continued success of MCM. I am honored to serve on such a distinguished board, and I can’t wait to get to work!”

Dr. Terry Dale Cruse is the administrative director and head of campus at Mississippi State Uni-versity-Meridian. Cruse has an extensive professional background in such areas as student recruit-ment, admissions, and financial aid. Before joining MSU-Meridian in 2015, he spent two years as vice president for enrollment services at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. Prior to Le-Tourneau, Cruse spent eight years at Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis. He served as assistant director of admissions at his alma mater, William Carey University. Along with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from William Carey, he holds a doctor of higher education administration degree from Saint Louis University. Additionally, he is a member of the National Association for College Admissions Counselors and American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers. In 2011, he was selected as one of 25 participants in the Council for Independent Colleges Senior Leadership Academy. Cruse and his wife, Pam, are the parents of three daughters.

MCM WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

PREMIER OF NEW HOLIDAY EXHIBIT!

MEREDITH ALDRIDGE

TERRY DALE CRUSE

ADAMS YERGER

WILSON HOOD

HOPE BYNUM FAMILIES WILL LOVE TO GLIDE DOWN OUR 45-FOOT SNOW SLIDE!

Have fun learning everywhere you go!MCM • TO • GO

• Mississippi is in Zone 8 of the US planting map. • Zone 8 has a long growing season with hot summers. • Most vegetable varieties will have no problem maturing

before your first frost date. • Things to plant in the fall in Zone 8 are: Beets, Broccoli,

Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Lettuces, Peas, and Spinach.• Be sure the plants are in the ground by October 1st, and

most will be ready to harvest by December 1st!

A signature project of the Junior League of Jackson

This project is partially funded through a grant by Visit Jackson.

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Join us every Saturday @ 11:00 am for KNOW TO GROW!

GARDEN FUN FACTS

DID YOU KNOW?

Challenge a friend to a game of

TIC•TAC•TOE!

WORD SCRAMBLE!Can you unscramble the following words?

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Mississippi was the 20th state added to the United States in 1817. That means Mississippi is

200 years old this year!

MCM is having a Bicentennial Celebration to celebrate

Mississippi’s birthday! The word “bicentennial” means the 200th anniversary of a special event.

What is the capital of Mississippi?

What is the statebird of Mississippi?

What is thestate flower/treeof Mississippi?

JACKSON, RIVER, MAGNOLIA, MOCKINGBIRD, CATFISH

Can you complete the pattern?

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