Spark an imagination! Light up a mind!

Sparks

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

September/October 2012

Inside this issue

CMOM

.COM

At The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center

The Children's BallCMOM Golf Scramble

Good For You

What's New

Football Parking

Special Events and Programming Spotlight

Donor Spotlight

New Birthday Parties

The Place Where Play IS Learning!

Have a Ball with CMOM!

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By Order of Royal Decree

The King and Queen of CMOM Kingdom request the pleasure of your company at the second annual

Children’s Ball

CMOM Castle September 28, 6:30pm-9pm

Formal Attire Members - $40

Non-Members - $50 Reservations Only, Limited Tickets

(901) 458-2678, ext. 221or CMOM.COM

It will be an enchanting evening as a lighted Cinderella horse and carriage whisk you to the castle gates, where you make a grand Red Carpet entrance

while being announced to the court. From sword fighting and jousting taught by Battlemasters™ to medieval wizardry and a royal runway fashion show sponsored by the Freckled Frog, make-believe becomes real at CMOM Castle for this magical night. Guests will be delighted with these and many more majestic surprises fit for royalty. All Knights and Princesses must be accompanied by a

Queen Mum, King Pop or Royal Chaperone. Sponsored by McDonald's, Huey's and the Collierville Arts Academy

Have a Ball with CMOM!

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Friday, October 26, 11am-6pm, at The Links at Galloway Golf Course

Title Sponsor:

Play in the Tournament!By enjoying a round of golf or by simply sponsoring a hole at the scramble, you are contributing to a Memphis treasure that needs your help to continue entertaining and educating children throughout the Mid-South. Enjoy a full day including: lunch, a day of golf on the course, beer/beverage cart, door prizes, on-course contests, gifts, and an awards ceremony complete with heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by Swanky's Taco Shop and drinks. Four-person teams: $1,200 / Individual player: $300.

Become a Golf Tournament Sponsor!All sponsorships include these basic benefits: corporate recognition at tournament; listing in all tournament publicity; and recognition on website – CMOM.COM.• Title Sponsor ($15,000) - SOLD!• Two Co-Presenting Sponsors

($7,500 each)• Awards Ceremony Sponsor ($2,500)• Luncheon Sponsor ($2,500)• Golf Ball Sponsor ($2,000)• Beverage Cart Sponsor ($2,000)• Straightest Drive ($1,500)• Four Closest-to-the-Hole Sponsors

($600 each)• Longest Drive Sponsor ($600)• 18 Hole Sponsors ($300 each)• Other Sponsorship Opportunities:

Door Prize, Goody Bag & Monetary

For more information on playing in the tournament or becoming a sponsor, please visit CMOM.COM or call 901-458-2678, ext. 234.

10th Annual Golf Scramble!

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ComevisitGingerandherfriends,theGoodforYouCrew,nowthroughSeptember30inthetravelingexhibitGoodforYou:HealthyFunontheRun.Gingerisapotatochipeating,sodaguzzlingcouchpotatowholovestowatchT.V.Whenhermotherordersheroutofthehouse,sheandherfaithfuldogGeorgebeginanadventurethatleadstoaworldofhealthyfoodsandactiveplay.WithchildhoodobesityrankingasoneofthemostimportantissuesfacingtheUnitedStates,especiallyinTennessee,theexhibitispartofthemuseum’shealthinitiativetoteachchildrenandtheirfamiliesthatlivinghealthy,activelifestylescanbeeasyandfun.Intheintroductoryarea,visitors listentotheirheartbeatandparticipateinhands-onactivitiesthatteachtheimportanceofbalancinggoodfoodchoices(energyin)withphysicalactivities(energyout).Asvisitorscontinuethroughtheexhibit,theypickauthentic lookingfruitsandvegetables inSam’sgardenandtakethemtoMaria’sFarmer’sMarketwheretheyassumetherolesofshoppersandsellersastheylearnabouthealthyfoodchoices.Topromotephysicalmovement,childrenareinvitedintoNelson’sTreehouseforclimbingandthenvisitMichaelandLea’scampsitewheretheyexploreacave,traversearockwallandtryoutakayak.ChildrenthenventureintoJosh’sLivingRoomwherefamiliesenjoyactivitieslikebuildingcardboardfortsandplayingtwistershowingthemanywaysyoucanbeactiveinyourownhome.

GoodforYou:HealthyFunontheRunwascreatedbyCreativeDiscovery Museum in Chattanooga with fundingfromtheBlueCrossBlueShieldofTennesseeHealthFoundationandtheInstituteofMuseumandLibraryServices.BlueCrossBlueShieldFoundationhasalsoprovidedfundingfortheexhibittocometoTheChildren’sMuseumofMemphis.

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Extended!

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Football Parking Helps Support CMOM!

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Coming Soon!Based upon the conceptof pixels on a televisionscreen,thePinWallusesthousands of injectionmolded pins to createa detailed “digita l ”representation of anyobject.Guestsofallagesdelightincreatingimagesofthemselvesalongwithvarious shapes. Withapproximately 60,000pins,thePinWallprovidesamazing resolut ionrevealingeventhesmallestdetails. Openingwinter2012-2013.

Withanarrayofinvisible“strings”theLaserTreeHarpprovidesguestswithanopportunitytoproducemusicalsoundsoutofthinair!Thestringsonthisexhibitaresafeandreliable laserbeams.Interruptingoneormoreofthesebeamstriggerssoundsthatarereproducedthroughspeakers.LocatedintheInternationalPaperTreeHouse,theLaserHarpisscheduledtoopenSeptember2012.

Up,upandaway! Takeoff inournewly improvedflightsimulator.ItisapopularportionoftheFedExexhibit,andvisitorsaresure to love thenewenhancements! OpeningSeptember2012.

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 ScheduleSeptember 1, 6pm: UT MartinSeptember 8, 6pm: Southern Heritage ClassicSeptember 15, 6pm: MTSUOctober 6, 6pm: RiceOctober 20, 7pm: UCFNovember 10, 6pm: TulaneNovember 24, 2:30pm: Southern MissDecember 31, 2:30pm: Liberty Bowl

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Special Events at CMOM!

This summer, the fun was all around at CMOM! In July visitors were treated to Blue Bell Ice Cream at Sundae Sunday. Children and adults tested new flavors and created their own perfect sundae treat! The Blue Bell Country Girl and her sidekick cow posed for pictures with ice cream fans of all ages.

Friday Knight Out had kids fighting to be crowned the winner! The Collierville Arts Academy brought the Battlemasters™ program to CMOM to teach children about sword-play the safe way. Boys and girls learned the basics and then battled until there was one winner!

In August, Outback with Dora and Diego was a huge hit! Fans lined up for a chance to meet the lovable characters. The Friendzies kept visitors entertained with their hit music and the Memphis Zoo Animal Ambassadors brought along a few of their fuzzy and scaly friends!

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Children can cast their vote for president in this interactive, educational program about voting and the presidential election. They will register to receive

their own voting card, create campaign buttons and posters for their favorite candidate, cast their vote in a real voting booth and take part in interactive games, crafts

and activities to introduce the presidential election process and our judicial system. Spin the wheel to answer trivia questions about our past presidents and win prizes. All votes will be counted and results posted on our website and in The Commercial Appeal.

Hispanic Heritage CelebrationSaturday, October 6

11am-2pm

Children's ChoicePresidential ElectionSaturday, September 15, 1-3pm

Learn about the important contributions that Hispanic heroes have made to the fields of science, education, politics, arts, and sports in America. Create mosaics and hear stories about Hispanic culture from Latin storytellers. Make your own colorful maracas to play in the fiesta with mariachi music and authentic Latin dancers. Activities are free with museum admission.

Monster BashWednesday, October 31

2-4pmJoin us for the third annual CMOM Monster Bash. Enjoy lots of spooky crafts and goopy experiments. Don't forget to wear a child-friendly costume to take part in a special “Costumes on Parade” fashion show. Every participant wins a prize! Come early to enter a drawing for a special Monster Bash Goodie Basket. Get the whole family together for a little beastly movie trivia. Visit special exhibit areas for treats without the tricks. Don’t miss this ghoulish good time! The event is included with museum admission.

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Kids' Flea Market October, 2710am-1pm

Entrepreneurship, Bargaining, Fun and New Homes for Old Toys! Give back to the community while learning how to run your own little

business and getting rid of toys that you’ve outgrown. Earn extra money to spend on yourself or save for a rainy day at the one and only

JUST FOR KIDS flea market!$10 per booth space for vendors

(Does not include museum admission & allows 2 persons in booth) $3 for tables - $1 for chairs

Limited number of tables & chairs available, first-come, first-served.Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

No single item may be priced higher than $10. All items MUST be children’s merchandise (toys, games, children’s clothing, etc.) Food and beverage sales are not allowed. Adults MAY NOT sell at child’s

booth.Setup time is 8:30 am (no earlier). Space is forfeited if not occupied by 9:30 am and selling will begin at 10:00 am and run to 1:00 pm.

All spaces must be cleared by 1:30 pm. Vendors are responsible for cleanup and removal of their merchandise after event.

Register online or call 901-458-2678, ext. 221 before October 22 to purchase booth space.

Donor SpotlightThe Hyde Family Foundations have supported the mission of The Children’s Museum of Memphis (CMOM) since 1989 before the museum opened its doors to the community. Since that beginning the Hyde Family Foundations have continuously partnered with CMOM to fund our literacy and educational programs, including the Bookatarium exhibit.

The grantmaking of the Hyde Family Foundations is focused on supporting initiatives that empower people and programs dedicated to making measurable differences in the community, and on providing leadership on public policy issues that will help Memphis become a world-class, 21st century city.

The Hyde Family Foundations are committed to supporting and funding high-impact initiatives in Memphis focusing on three distinct areas of influence:

• Transforming education

• Positioning authentic assets

• Strengthening neighborhoods

CMOM is honored to partner with the Hyde Family Foundations creating memorable learning experiences through the joy of play in hands-on exhibits and programs.

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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.

Around the WorldDiscover a different culture or country. All ages.

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

Creative Thinker Tinker TimeWe supply the materials and you supply the creative mind as we tinker around and build with various materials. All ages.

Creature Feature: Animals of the ocean to animals of the jungle…learn about all types of wildlife and their many different habitats. 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.

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

Game TimePlay games with the family. All ages.

Math ManiaPlay fun math themed games that encourage you to put on your thinking caps! Ages 5 and up.

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.

Okie Dokie KaraokeSing your favorite tunes on stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages.

Search Party/Scavenger HuntFind clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages.

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

Team TriviaKids and parents work in teams to answer fun trivia questions to win prizes. 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.

1Fabulous Fine Art, Faith Ringgold, 11am

Obstacle Course, 2pm

Move & Groove - Parachute, 3:30pm

2Move & Groove - Simon Says Toss Up, 3pm

3Happy Labor Day - Career Collages, 11am

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My First Book Club - Buzz Buzz, Busy Bees, 10am

Afternoon Art - Tangram, 3:30pm

Silly Science - Elephant Toothpaste, 11am

Around the World - Kenya, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Leaf Prints, 10am

Math Mania - Capture the Fraction, 3pm

Book Worms - Katie and the British Artists, 3:30pm

7 8Game Time, 10:30am

Afternoon Art - Finger Paint, 3:30pm

Southern Heritage Classic Football Game

Silly Science - Lunch Bag Kaboom, 2pm

Fit Family Fun - Fit Kids Club, 2:30pm

Creative Thinker Tinker Time - Story Time Builders, 11am

Creature Feature - The Dragonfly, 2:30pm

Creative Thinker Tinker Time - Pattern Pieces, 11am

Math Mania - Capture the Fraction, 2pm

Search Party - Shapes, 1pm

My First Book Club - Vegetables Go to Bed, 10am

Move & Groove - Jump Rope, 3:30pm

My First Book Club - Whistle for Willie, 10am

Afternoon Art - Yarn Painting, 3:30pm

My First Book Club - Spoon, 10am

Silly Science - Volcano, 3:30pm

Silly Science - Dancing Raisins, 11am

Afternoon Art - Mosaic, 3:30pm

19Silly Science - Make Your Own Playdough, 11am

Around the World - Mexico, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Vegetable Prints, 10am

Obstacle Course, 2:30pm

Book Worms - Katie's Picture Show, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Crayon Resist, 10am

Move & Groove - Simon Says Toss Up, 11am

Book Worms - Katie and the Sunflowers, 3:30pm

Chalk Art, 10am

Okie Dokie Karaoke, 3:30pm

Move & Groove - Potato Sack Race, 11am

Team Trivia - U.S. Government, 3:30pm

Fall Leaf Scavenger Hunt, 11am

Fit Family Fun - Limbo 3:30pm

Chalk Art, 4pm

Creature Feature - The Dragonfly, 10am

Children's Choice Presidential Election, 1-3pm (See page 8)

Fabulous Fine Art - Frida Kahlo, 3:30pm

26Move & Groove - Parachute, 11am

Afternoon Art - Cornstarch Painting, 3:30pm

27Tot Art - Feather Painting, 10am

Silly Science - Lunch Bag Kaboom, 2pm

Book Worms - Katie and the Spanish Princess, 3:30pm

28Chalk Art, 10:30am

Okie Dokie Karaoke, 3:30pm

The Children's Ball, 6:30-9pm (See page 2)

29Fit Family Fun - Fit Kids Club, 11am

Move & Groove - Group Jump Rope, 3pm

Fabulous Fine Art - Paul Cezanne, 3:30pm30

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My First Book Club - Over in the Meadow, 10am

Team Trivia - Wachy Definitions, 3:30pm

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5Game Time, 10:30am

Afternoon Art - Tangram, 3:30pm

Creature Feature - Spiders, 11amFabulous Fine Art - Jackson Pollock, 11:30amHispanic Heritage Celebration, 11am-2pm (See page 8)Move & Groove - Crab Race, 3:30

Search Party - The Letter "Z", 1:30pm

Creative Thinker Tinker Time - Domino Down, 11am

My First Book Club - Dr. Seuss' ABC, 10am

Make Your Own Bookplate, 3:30pm

Silly Science - Ice Fishing, 11am

Afternoon Art - Leaf Crowns, 3:30pm

Tot Art - String Painting, 10am

Math Mania - Fun Fruit, 3pm

Book Worms - The Gruffalo, 3:30pm

Book Character Scavenger Hunt, 11am

Okie Dokie Karaoke, 3:30pm

Silly Science - Up, Up and Away, 1pm

Fit Family Fun - Family Yoga, 3:00pm

Fabulous Fine Art - Geroges Seurat, 3:30pm

Fit Family Fun - Limbo, 2:30pm

Creature Feature - Spiders, 1pm

Move & Groove - Pass the Ball, 2pm

Move & Groove - Parachute Fun, 10:30am

Silly Science - Up, Up and Away, 2pm

Math Mania - Fun Fruit, 2pm

My First Book Club - Are You My Mother, 10am

Game Time!, 3:30pm

Silly Science - Slime, 11am

Around the World Wednesday - Russia, 3:30pm

Move & Groove - Potato Sack Race, 11am

Around the World Wednesday - France, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Cork Painting, 10am

Creative Thinker Tinker Time - Domino Down, 1pm

Book Worms - Room on the Broom, 3:30pm

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, 11am

Team Trivia - Countries, 3:30pm

Frankenstein Friday Craft, 11am

Okie Dokie Karaoke, 3:30pm

CMOM Golf Scramble, 11am-6pm (See page3)

Kids Market, 10am-1pm (See page 9)

Tot Art - Utensil Print, 10am

The Fall Find, 2pm

Book Worms - Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo, 3:30pm

Autumn Art - Leaf Collage, 11am

Search Party - The Letter "Z", 3:00pm

Move & Groove - Freeze Dance, 3:30

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30My First Book Club - Ghosts in the House, 10am

Move & Groove - Hula Hoop Contest 3:30pm

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Silly Science - Elephant Toothpaste, 11am

Afternoon Art - Egg Yolk Painting, 3:30pm

3 Tot Art - Corn Syrup Painting, 10am

Move & Groove - Around the World, 3pm

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

4The Fall Find, 11:30am

1 2My First Book Club - Knuffle Bunny, 10am

Team Trivia - Movies, 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.

Around the WorldDiscover a different culture or country. All ages.

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

Creative Thinker Tinker TimeWe supply the materials and you supply the creative mind as we tinker around and build with various materials. All ages.

Creature Feature: Animals of the ocean to animals of the jungle…learn about all types of wildlife and their many different habitats. 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.

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

Game TimePlay games with the family. All ages.

Math ManiaPlay fun math themed games that encourage you to put on your thinking caps! Ages 5 and up.

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.

Okie Dokie KaraokeSing your favorite tunes on stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages.

Search Party/Scavenger HuntFind clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages.

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

Team TriviaKids and parents work in teams to answer fun trivia questions to win prizes. 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.

Monster Bash, 2-4pm (See page 8)

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Thanks to Our Members and Donors!FIVE YEARSMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Engelberg

SIX YEARSMr. and Mrs. Wallace BellMr. Hal Brunt and Mrs. Buzzy HusseyMr. and Mrs. Herbert CochraneMr. and Mrs. R. M. GibsonMr. and Mrs. Greg GinnMr. and Mrs. Dan PoagMr. and Mrs. Hal RobertsMr. and Mrs. Cameron TaylorMr. and Mrs. Richard L. TillmanMr. and Mrs. Billy Howell

SEVEN YEARSDr. and Mrs. Richard Gallina

EIGHT YEARSMr. and Mrs. David FaasseMrs. and Mr. Margaret GriffithMs. Mary Peebles and Ms. Jenny MaddenDr. and Mrs. William WiddopMr. and Mrs. Dan Wood

NINE YEARSMr. and Mrs. James H. Barton Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jerry HarberMr. and Mrs. Spencer KingMr. and Mrs. Alec McLeanMr. William Payson and Ms. Melissa LuckMs. Doris Sossaman

TEN YEARSMr. and Mrs. Eric BerntsonMr. and Mrs. Dabney CollierMr. and Mrs. Harvey Sykes

ELEVEN YEARSMr. and Mrs. Charlie Taylor

TWENTY-ONE YEARSDr. John Pickens and Dr. Suzanne SatterfieldMr. and Mrs. Lewis Williamson

NEW MEMBERSMrs. Hanna Abuaun and Mr. Jabr JaberMr. and Dr. Oscar AdamsMr. and Mrs. Brandon AdamsMr. and Mrs. Segun AdelekeMr. and Mrs. Amitkumar AhujaMr. and Mrs. Venakta AkunukuYusuf Ali and Juweria EgalMr. and Mrs. Greg AmmendMr. and Mrs. Timothy AndersonMr. and Mrs. Larry AndersonMr. and Mrs. Jason AndersonMr. and Mrs. Sanjay AroraMrs. Sherry BaineMr. and Mrs. Timothy BakelaarMr. and Mrs. Andrew BallardMr. and Mrs. Dan BarberDr. Danielle Bayliss and Mr. William NeubauerMrs. Gina Beagle and Kelsey BeagleMr. and Mrs. Joe BeaudryMs. Alicia Belcher and Ms. Alyce GrilletMr. and Mrs. Thomas BelcherMr. Jonathan Ben-Moshe and Mrs. Carolina MelulMr. and Mrs. Clarence BensonMr. and Mrs. Chris BevelMr. and Mrs. Landon BillingslyDr. and Mrs. Les BinkleyMr. and Mrs. Daniel BishopMr. and Mrs. Mark BledsoeMr. and Mrs. David BoatrightMr. and Mrs. Josh BobbittMs. Andrea Bonucchi and Mr. Greg PowellMr. and Mrs. Zachary BowdersMr. and Mrs. Bobby MillerMs. Stephanie Brandt and Ms. Jane BrandtMr. and Mrs. Thomas Brandt

Mr. and Mrs. Steven BroadwayMr. and Mrs. Jon BrockMs. Freda Brode and Mr. David WeinsteinMr. Brian Bruija and Dr. Lucy BucciMrs. Elizabeth Bruno and Mr. Matthew ZiebarthMr. and Mrs. Jordan BuchananMrs. Cheryl BuckleyMrs. Brenda Buckley and Ms. Jenna BuckleyMrs. Julia BurnsMs. Brittly Butler and Ms. Stephanie CianciolaMr. and Mrs. John ButoracMr. and Mrs. Jay CampbellDr. and Mrs. Brett CampfieldDr. and Mrs. Jonathan CandillMr. Chris Carlson and Ms. Elizabeth ThomasMr. and Mrs. James CarodineMr. and Mrs. Derrick CarrMr. and Mrs. Russell CarterMr. David Simpson and Mrs. Siobhan CaulfieldMr. and Mrs. Tyrone ChatmanMr. and Mrs. Qi R. ChenMr. and Mrs. Matt ChristiansonMr. and Mrs. Marty ChristopherMr. and Mrs. Tom ClarkMr. and Mrs. Dan ClarkMr. and Mrs. Joe ClarkMr. and Mrs. Cory ClayMr. and Mrs. Wes ClemensMs. Lakisha ClevelandMs. Hope Clippinger and Mr. Van WatkinsMr. and Mrs. Eric ClubbMr. and Mrs. Kraig CoatesMr. and Mrs. Stefan CobbMr. and Mrs. Clay ColeMs. Sarah ColeMs. Karen Compton and Mr. Michael ComptonMr. and Mrs. Gabriel ContrerasMr. and Mrs. John CookMs. Melissa CookMr. and Mrs. Jeff CookMr. and Mrs. Gary CordellMr. and Mrs. Chris CosbyMiss Tara CosselMr. and Mrs. Christopher CottonMs. Anitria CottonMr. and Mrs. Jon CozzensMr. and Mrs. Scott CraigDr. Betty A. CraneMr. and Mrs. Paul CreekmoreMr. and Mrs. Nathan CrouchMs. Loren CrownMr. and Mrs. Teddy CrumMr. and Mrs. Mike CurtnerDr. and Mrs. Austin DalgoMr. and Mrs. Clint DanielMr. and Mrs. Aldo DeanMr. and Mrs. Larry DearingMr. and Mrs. Mike DellerMr. and Mrs. Rob DentonMr. and Mrs. John DeranianMs. Angela Dixon and Mr. Chris JacksonMr. and Mrs. Kevin DoanMr. Brian DockeryMr. Brian Hughes and Mrs. Katie DonaldMs. Catherine DoubledayMr. and Mrs. James DrennanCarol DrobeckMr. and Mrs. Ryan DunnMr. and Mrs. Mitchell DunnMr. and Mrs. Alan EarwoodMr. and Mrs. Redmond EasonMr. and Mrs. James EdwardsMrs. Asma El-Hamarna and Mr. Mounir SadakMr. and Mrs. Eddie EldcedMr. and Mrs. Brandon EllenburgMr. and Mrs. Chuck EllingsworthMr. and Mrs. Sean EllisDr.. and Mrs. J Michael EppsMs. Chondra Farmer and Ms. Carrie McClellanMr. and Mrs. Steven FletcherMs. Dixie Fletcher and Mr. Mark Fletcher

Mr. and Mrs. John FloydMs. Judy Floyd and Mr. Alan FloydMr. and Mrs. Harrison ForbesMr. and Mrs. Carlos ForbesMr. and Mrs. Carlton ForbesMr. and Mrs. Mark FosterMr. and Mrs. Jason FrederickMr. and Mrs. Larry FulinaraMr. and Mrs. David GanciMr. and Mrs. Neal GarbettMr. and Mrs. David GardnerMiss Shandrikka Garrison and Temisha MooreMr. and Mrs. Larry GatewoodMr. and Mrs. Luther GauseMr. and Mrs. Brad GentryMr. and Mrs. Gary GeorgeMr. and Mrs. Josh GermanMr. and Mrs. Raymond GeronimoMrs. Masoumeh Gholan-Almady and Mr. Fariborz YaghiniMr. and Mrs. Jeff GilpinMs. Leighann Gipson and Mr. Robert GipsonMr. Matthew Girouard and Mrs. Elizabeth MaccarinoMs. Brandi GoodMrs. Judy Gorman and Mrs. Lynn GormanMr. and Mrs. Neumon GoshornMs. Shannon GrayMr. and Mrs. Dedan GreenDr. and Mrs. Alex GreeneMr. and Mrs. Kenneth GreenwoodMr. and Mrs. Sherman GreerMr. and Mrs. Curtis GreerMr. and Mrs. Owen GregoryMr. Ronald Grinam and Miss Kathy PeaseMr. and Mrs. Mario GrisantiMr. and Mrs. Matthew GuthrieMr. and Mrs. Houston HagewoodMr. and Mrs. Ellis HaguewoodDr. and Mrs. Justin HallMr. and Mrs. Joel HalpernMr. and Mrs. Mark HamiltonMr. and Mrs. David HamiltonMr. and Mrs. James HansfordMr. and Mrs. Ryan HardyMr. and Mrs. Jeff HarrisMr. and Mrs. Howard HarrisMr. and Mrs. Nick HarrisMr. and Mrs. Tim HarrisonMr. Jason HartsfieldMr. and Mrs. Joey HaydenMr. and Mrs. John HaynesMs. Lihong HeMr. and Mrs. Thomas HendersonDiane Henry and Deedra CraftonMs. Dorcas Hill and Ms. Erayna PriceMr. and Mrs. William HockingsDr. Jeannine HoggMr. Gary HollandMr. Mark Horn and Mrs. Erin HornAnnie and Ashley HoskMr. and Mrs. Craig HowardMr. and Mrs. Ronald HowellMr. and Mrs. David HowellMr. and Mrs. Mark HulenMr. and Mrs. R. HumphreysMr. and Mrs. Steve HurdleMr. Jerry JacksonMr. and Mrs. Forrest JenkinsDr. Nicole Jennings and Dr. Carey FrixMr. and Mrs. Stanley JohnsonDr. and Mrs. Michael JohnsonDr. and Mrs. Fred JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Mark Allen JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Lamarris JonesMs. Kisha JonesMrs. Sandra JoynerMrs. Ann Kadien and Ms. Samantha KadienMs. Cheryl Kaplan and Mr. Cary KaplanMr. and Mrs. Seth KarolMr. and Mrs. Daxx Kaufman

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Mr. and Mrs. Alvin KenneyMr. and Mrs. Andrei KerbyMr. and Mrs. Daniel KielMr. and Mrs. Robert KlingbeilMrs. Natalia Kokoreua and Mr. Mostafa SobhMr. and Mrs. Ted KrausserMr. and Mrs. Peter KrisMr. and Mrs. Johnny KumpeMrs. Kirsten Kvamso and Mr. Kyle CodayMrs. and Mr. Barbara LanganMr. and Mrs. Alan LarrabeeMr. and Mrs. Brian LaveckMr. and Mrs. Todd LawlerMs. Angela Laws and Mr. Chris PaulkMr. and Mrs. Michel LebelDr. and Mrs. Kelvin LeeMr. and Mrs. David LeeMr. and Mrs. Ho Y LeeMr. and Mrs. Ian LemmondsMr. and Mrs. Peter LeonardMr. and Mrs. Aaron LesherMr. and Mrs. Kevin LeslieMr. and Mrs. Glenn LewisMr. and Mrs. Rogerio LimaMr. and Mrs. Hao-Hsiang LinoMs. Wendy LippinMr. and Mrs. Eric LisogorskiMr. and Mrs. Nick LoMonacoMr. and Mrs. Brian LoweMr. and Mrs. Dennis LowranceMr. and Mrs. Mark LuttrellMr. and Mrs. Don MacDougallMr. and Mrs. Michael MadkinsDr. and Mrs. Daruka MahaderanDr. Simin Mansoor and Dr. Eric YimMr. and Mrs. Tommy MartinMr. and Mrs. David MashburnMr. and Mrs. W. Earl MatthewsMr. and Mrs. Charles MayMr. and Mrs. Brian McBrayerMr. and Mrs. Micah McCauleyMs. Terilyn McChristonMrs. Jennifer Mcclain and Miss Julie HembreeMs. Rosemary McClellanMr. and Mrs. Mike McCurdyMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Mcdonald Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McDonaldMr. and Mrs. Patrick McGuireMr. and Mrs. Patrick McKinneyMr. and Mrs. Mac McLellanMr. and Mrs. Roy McLemoreMr. and Mrs. B. J. McQueenMr. and Mrs. Daniel McRitchieMr. and Mrs. Ryan MeachamMr. and Mrs. Richard MeenaDr. Robert Meisinger and Dr. Marcia MeisingerKenia Mendoza-Velasco and Peter PysMr. Douglas Middleton and Mrs. Lizzy MaliekalMr. and Mrs. Raj MidhaMr. and Mrs. Juwan MilanMr. and Mrs. Matt MillerMr. and Mrs. Kenneth MitchellMs. Randi MooreMr. and Mrs. Martin MoralesMr. and Mrs. Michael MorganMr. Sandy Morris and Mr. Randy MorrisMr. and Mrs. Mike MorrisMr. Jeremy MortonMs. Ann MosbyMiss Karen Moulliet and Mrs. Elizabeth MurphyMs. Michelle Naef and Mr. Mike HamMr. and Mrs. Colin NellerMr. James Connell and Mrs. To Ngoc NguyenThong and Do NguyenMr. Jason Nichols and Kelly RossMr. and Mrs. Lee NickelsMr. and Mrs. Shane NormanMr. and Mrs. Mustaka OksanMr. and Mrs. Gino OlivieriMr. and Mrs. Stephen OlsonMr. and Mrs. D. Hal OteyMr. and Mrs. Russell OverbyMr. and Mrs. Fred PalmerMr. and Mrs. Otis PalmerMr. and Mrs. Joseph Parks

Mr. Rodrigues Patrick and Ms. Rekha IyengarMr. and Mrs. Paul PayneMr. and Mrs. Bradley PeacockMr. and Mrs. Phillip PennyMr. and Mrs. Flavio PereiraMr. and Mrs. Bill PerkinsMr. and Mrs. Edwin PerryMrs. Marina Pico and Mrs. Clara CorralMr. and Mrs. Eric PlambeckMs. Zarah PolkDr. and Mrs. Ryan PondMr. and Mrs. Ian PorterMr. and Mrs. Matthew PorterMr. and Mrs. Lee PorterfieldMr. and Mrs. Tom PowersDr. Heather Pratt and Dr. Michael MohlerMr. and Mrs. Travis PresslerDr. and Mrs. Nick RachelMr. Gerald Rajan and Ms. Mary ManurelMr. and Mrs. David RamirezMr. and Mrs. Wayne RandallMr. and Mrs. Herbert RatchfordMrs. Michelle RayMiss Marcia RedickMiss Leslie ReedMr. and Mrs. Brian RentzschMr. and Mrs. James RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Bret RifeMr. and Mrs. Ron RileyMr. and Mrs. Joey RingoldMr. and Mrs. Adrian RiveraMr. and Mrs. Bill RobbinsMr. and Mrs. Charlie RobnettDr. Rocio Rodriguez and Mr. John MinnickMs. Christie Rosamond and Mr. Melvin RussellMr. and Mrs. Walter RoseMs. Cynthia Ross and Phyllis TwilleyMr. and Mrs. Jonathan RoweMr. and Mrs. Gerald Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Juan SacotoMr. and Mrs. Takahiro SahoMr. and Mrs. Robert SaloreyMr. Darshan SampatMr. and Mrs. Salvador SanchezMr. and Mrs. Jonathan SandersMs. Robin SaxtonMr. and Mrs. Jared SchepmanMr. and Mrs. W. SchrankMs. Shamala Schultz and Mr. Keith PowellMr. Oleksandr Seleverstov and Mrs. Olgaq Zabirnyk Mr. and Mrs. Steve SelvidgeDr. and Mrs. Ray SextonMr. and Mrs. Erez ShabtayMr. and Mrs. Robert ShannonMs. Kathy Shannon ShepardMr. and Mrs. Joshua ShelleyMs. Laura Shumard and Mr. Juan RodriguezMr. and Mrs. Ian SiadakMrs. Tracy Sigmon and Mr. Thomas ShipmonMr. and Mrs. Matthew SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Robert SimmonsMrs. Dolly SimpsonDr. and Mrs. Larry SimsMr. and Mrs. Jevon SisnettMr. Derwin SisnettMr. and Mrs. Christopher SlaytonMr. and Mrs. Charlie SmithMs. Melody Smith and Ms. Crystal DixonMr. and Mrs. Ricky SmithMr. and Mrs. Fox SmithDr. Kathryn Sneed and Dr. Darrell SneedMs. Margaret Sneed and Mrs. Laterrica BlandMr. and Mrs. Mark SniderMr. Sreenaiah Somishetty and Mrs. Shiva LagisettyMr. and Mrs. Chris Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Russell StamphillMr. and Mrs. Les StellaMrs. Dina Stephens and Ms. Brooke ChambersMr. and Mrs. James StevensMs. Jennifer Stewart and Mr. William McAlisterMr. and Mrs. Thomas StewartMr. Glenn W. StootsMrs. Li Sun and Mr. Gang WangMr. and Mrs. Zachary SwindleMr. and Mrs. Rob Syali

Mrs. Karen Tallon and Mrs. Myrtle DeckerMr. and Mrs. Patrick TamburrinoMs. Haiyan Tan and Mr. Zhiping WuMr. Yi Tang and Mrs. Ping ZhouMs. Jennifer Tapia and Ms. Jeannell TapiaMr. and Mrs. Paul V. Tate IIDr. Kia Tate and Mr. Corey TateMrs. Shironda Tempton and Mr. Thomas MooreMr. Christopher Thomas and Mr. Carl ThomasMr. and Mrs. Arthur ThompsonMr. and Mrs. Brad ThyerMr. and Mrs. Todd TilburyMr. and Mrs. Bryan TiptonMr. and Mrs. Nils TorkuhlMr. and Mrs. Fred TylerMr. and Mrs. Johnathan UrschelMs. Ashlee Vailes and Ms. Michele VailesMr. and Mrs. Michael VailsMs. Vanaja Vangari and Mr. Ravikanth GajulaMr. and Mrs. Dan VerhineMr. and Mrs. Steven ViningMr. and Mrs. Jacob ViraldoMr. and Mrs. William WalkerMr. and Mrs. Dustin WallaceMr. and Mrs. John WaltonMr. Yong Wang and Mrs. Daoqin ZhaoMr. and Mrs. Gary WardMr. and Mrs. Lance WareMs. Stacy WattMr. and Mrs. Benjamin WestMr. and Mrs. Stephen WetickMr. and Mrs. Jeffery WhaleyMr. and Mrs. Jeff WhitakerMr. and Mrs. Ryan WhitfieldMr. and Mrs. Jason WicksMr. John WilletMr. and Mrs. Markeith WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Jerry WilliamsMrs. Vearlene WilliamsonMr. and Mrs. Scott WilsonMr. and Mrs. Robert WinsteadMr. and Mrs. Ike WinstonMr. and Mrs. David WiseMiss Daisy WoodsMr. and Mrs. Patrick WoodsMrs. Donna Wright and Ms. Brittany RobinsonMr. and Mrs. David YearganMr. and Mrs. David YoungMr. and Mrs. Jeff YoungMr. Lowell YoungMr. and Mrs. Peter YoungMr. and Mrs. Brent ZamzowMr. and Mrs. Xiaolin ZhaoMs. Mi Zhou and Mr. Yan Cui

YEC GIFTSMs. Diane Brown and Mr. Craig BrownMr. and Mrs. Charles BurkettMs. A. J. DanemanMr. and Mrs. Richard DoughtieMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey EngelbergMr. and Mrs. Eddie HankinsMr. and Mrs. Joseph PierceMr. and Mrs. Charlie TaylorDr. and Mrs. Kevin UtleyMr. and Mrs. Peter WhiteMr. and Mrs. Lewis Williamson

GIFTSNancy Welsh SmithSally Johnson Shy FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jon BascomMr. and Mrs. William TaylorMr. and Mrs. Robert Trulock

TRIBUTESThe Kemmons Wilson Foundation

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: 320-3171Programs: 458-2678, ext. 245PR & Marketing: 458-2678, ext. 234The Village Toymaker: 320-3166Visitor & Volunteer Services: 458-2678, ext. 243

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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

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CMOM is proud to announce the addition of Pepsi products to our birthday party packages! Museum Party Package•FirsthourinoneofthedecoratedBirthdayPartyRooms(basedonavailability).•Priceincludes35cupsofBluebellIceCreamandthreetwo-literbottlesofPepsiforyourguests.•Aftertheparty,yourguestshavefuninthemuseum-thereisnoearlyentryintothemuseumforyourguests.•Thefeeincludes35guests*(guestssigninwhentheyarrive).•Additionalguestspayregularmuseumadmission(ages1-100:$12;under1:free).•Note:museummembersareyourguestsandareincludedinyourpartycount. *DuetothesizeofourBirthdayPartyRooms,foryourowncomfortwehighlyrecommendthatyoulimityour party attendance to: - up to 35 guests in the Green Room - up to 55 guests in the Blue Room (please note that additional charges per person will be applied over the 35 guests included in the standard price) Birthday PackageIncludes use of one Birthday Party Room, Bluebell Ice Cream, Pepsi and admission to the museum - you provide everything else. Special Note: Our Party Rooms are predecorated for your convenience - absolutely nothing may be taped, glued, pinned or nailed to the walls or ceilings to prevent any property damages being charged to you! Also for safety reasons, absolutely no chafing dishes, crockpots or warmers are allowed in the building! Members: $225 (35 guests)Non-members: $275 (35 guests) Purchase a museum membership now and save on your birthday party! Birthday party prices above do NOT include use of the Water Splash Park opening in May 2013! Theme Parties are also available!Reserving Your Party•Thetotalcostofyourpartymustbereceivedatthetimeofthereservationtoconfirmyourdate.Thisis non-refundable! •Rememberthata1:5ratioofadultstochildrenisrequiredtoenterthemuseum.•Chooseyourdateandtime:10am,12noonor2:30pm.•CallTheChildren'sMuseumat901-458-2678,Monday-Friday,8:30am-5pm,andtalktoreservations to book your party or Email Reservations. Dates for birthday parties fill up months in advance. To ensure your date and time, book your birthday party now.For More information call the Birthday Party Hotline at 901-458-2678, ext. 224.