Julyaug2015 by The Children's Museum of Memphis

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Sparks July/August 2015

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CALLING ALL AVENGERS AUGUST 15 10AM-2PM Who is your favorite Marvel Comic Book character? Is it Captain America, The Hulk, Spiderman or maybe Iron Man? It’s time to gear up and put on your favorite costume to meet Iron Man at CMOM. It’s a special day to meet this invincible hero while you take a pause from crime fighting for a special photo and autograph. The first 100 children will receive a Marvel book to take home. Get your face painted like your favorite character and join in the scavenger hunt. Don’t miss the Marvel craft table where you can make an Iron Man mask and grab some Marvel coloring pages to take home. Members are $3 and non-members are $15. Tickets can be purchased at the door and include museum admission.

Ages 4-9

Summer Camp at CMOM!

9am – 4pm daily

Fee: $150 per session (snacks and lunch included)

June 29 – July 3 Masters of Martial Arts Camp This camp is for the karate kids in training. Here we will safely learn the disciplines of ancient practices in sword fighting, kick-boxing, and a variety of martial art forms. Campers will apply mental and physical energy to build self-control and self-esteem. July 6 – 10 Rat-A-Tat-Tat Music Camp Experience fun and funky rhythms while learning about notes, beats, timing and music composition. This handclapping, foot-stomping escapade uses percussion instruments and everyday objects to thump, drum and bang out the musical qualities of your little star. We’re bringing in local artists who will share their tips for success and techniques in music and singing. It’s an action-packed week of downright fun that you don’t want your little star to miss. July 13 – 17 AirHeads Academy It appears that we can’t see it. We can’t touch it or even taste it. Yet, we will investigate the powers of intriguing invisible air. Campers will conduct experiments to support or disprove myths about this fascinating state of matter. July 20 – 24 Camp CSI (Crime Scene Investigations) Campers become detectives to solve multiple cold case files involving forensic investigations. We will examine DNA, fingerprinting, handwriting analysis, and teeth imprinting. Can these cases finally be solved by this investigative team of experts in training? If you are serious about crime-fighting, we will look forward to seeing you this week. July 27 – 31 Motion Commotion Robotics Camp We’re feeding into the natural curiosity of math and science inquiries in a fun, creative setting. Campers will explore motion, science and technology by creating gravity pulled cars made from recycled materials and by designing and programming simple robots using LEGO robotic kits. August 3 – 7 Wildlife Wonder Adventure Camp Curiosity will run wild as we trek into the animal kingdom and uncover fascinating wildlife. We’ll study the untamed behaviors of bears and the bizarre diets of lions. No ferocious animal will escape our sensors. August 10 – 14 My First Classroom ***3 to 4 years So the older children are excited about returning to school. We’ll join in the excitement as you go to school too. This camp will help preschoolers prepare for “real” school. We’ll have subjects in math, reading and science just like “big” school, but tailored to meet the needs of preschool learning. Ring the bell, school’s about to start! Call 901-458-2678, ext. 221, to reserve your child’s spot today.

What's New at CMOM! •Yellow Brick Road Entrance •Baby Turkeys •Cooling System for Outdoor PlaySpace •Coming Soon! - Misting System for Zipline 4

•Flower Gates in Parking Lot •Shade for Outdoor PlaySpace •Toddler Airways

"That's a Wrap" - Special Events at CMOM!

Just in time for Mother's Day, it was a Girl's Night Out at CMOM! Everyone lined up for a little pampering with mini makeovers and manicures. Mrs. Sew and Sew was around to show the ladies how to sew their own scarf while Sewing into Dreams presented a fashion show with all of the designs made by young women! Fusion Fitness created an obstacle course and taught everyone how to take care of their bodies with healthy smoothies. Karaoke and line dancing had everyone laughing, but the Taylor Swift giveaways were the hit of the night! Thank you to all of our moms, daughters, cousins, aunts, grandmas and friends that came out for the night!

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Tot Art Fantastic Flags, 10am

Fireworks Fun, 1-3pm

Sidewalk Chalk, 1-3pm

My First Book Club - Cows in the Kitchen, 10am

Sink or Float, 1-3pm

14 Toddler My First Book Club Techie Time, The Three Little 11am Pigs, 10am

My First Book Club - Ten Little Ladybugs, 10am

Children's Theater, 1-3pm

28 Silly Science My First Book Club Beat the Heat, The Very Hungry 1-3pm Caterpillar, 10am

Silly Science - Silly Putty, 11am-12pm

Silly Science Bird Feeders, 1-2pm

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My First Book Club Llama Llama Misses Mama, 10am

My First Book Club - The Hungry Otter, 10am

My First Book Club - Dr. Duck, 10am

Silly Science 5 - Make Your Own Sundials, 11:45am-12:15pm

Silly Science Lava Lamps, 1pm

Toddler Time - Space Play Dough, 11am

Silly Science - Egg Drop, 1pm

Mini Maestros - Harmonicas, 10:30am

Tot Art - Butterflies, 10:30am

Mini Maestros - Tambourines, 10:30am

Mini Maestros - Rain Stick, 10:30am

Center Stage Play Time - The Three Little Pigs, 2pm

Calling All Avengers, 10am2pm (See page 2)

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Thanks to Our Members and Donors! GIFTS Mr. and Mrs. Coors Arthur Gulliver's Travel Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hankins Mr. Robert Loeb Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pappas Ms. Sharon Rogness Mr. Albert Taylor Michael and Shelly Thannum The University of Memphis IN-KIND GIFTS LSI CIRQUE DU CMOM 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Coffey Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau North MS Endodontics Patton & Taylor Enterprises Mr. and Mrs. Craig Weiss EXHIBIT/PROGRAM SPONSOR AutoZone, Inc. Memphis Alliance Dental Health Fund MEMPHIS GRAND CAROUSEL Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom Mr. and Mrs. Frank Childress Mr. Cliff Drake Federal Express Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Michael Frick Mr. and Mrs. Brig Klyce Mr. and Mrs. David Montanez Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pierce Ms. Meryl Rosen and Ms. Elizabeth Rosen Mr. Ike Seelbinder Michael and Shelly Thannum YES, EVERY CHILD! Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation Ms. Mary Ann Shaw LEGACY MEMBERS 5 YEARS Mr. Jiaqiong Chen and Ms. Yanmei Wang Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Cobbins Omar and Linda Samad Charles and Susan McCord Mr. and Mrs. Dale Miller Mr. Ken Nuckolls Mr. and Mrs. John Pender Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Wright 6 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Ross Boswell 8

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown Rev. John Bryson and Mrs. Beth Bryson Mr. and Mrs. Nick Clark Mr. and Mrs. Brad Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy McEntire Mr. and Mrs. Brian McKinnon Mr. and Mrs. Richard Patterson Mr. Durban Pittman and Mrs. Joyce Reliford Mr. and Mrs. Jon Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Scrugham Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith Mr. and Mrs. Joey Vandergrift Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ward Mr. and Mrs. Andre Wharton Mrs. Heidi Yates

10 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Matt Barron Dr. and Mrs. Evertt Huffard Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Janovich Mr. and Mrs. C. Stanley Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Amos Raymond

7 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Grover Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Binder Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bruce Mr. Benny Carter Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Crews Mr. and Mrs. Ian Engstrom Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Epstein Mr. and Mrs. David Hensley Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Higdon Mr. and Mrs. Harry Klepko Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lindeman Vonda Milnor and Constance Myers Mr. and Mrs. Tom Obryan Mr. and Mrs. William Pittard Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Smith Mr. and Mrs. John Vego Mr. and Mrs. Robert Venneman Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Wharton Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wheeler Dr. and Mrs. Ben Zarzaur

18 YEARS Ms. Mary Ann Shaw

8 YEARS Mr. Erik Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Baer Mr. and Mrs. Jay Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mayer Mr. and Mrs. Matt Miller David and Julie Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Walter Veazey 9 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bell Mr. and Mrs. Troy Glasgow Mr. and Mrs. John Houseal Mr. Syed Jamil and Ms. Stacy Harrison Mr. Antonio Martinez and Mrs. Niamh Wallace-Martin Mr. and Mrs. Will Seay Mr. and Mrs. Scott Shanker Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shorb

11 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Troy Mashburn 12 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom Mr. and Mrs. Brett Shanaman 13 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Sam Marney Dr. Joseph McFadden and Ms. Senter Crook

NEW MEMBERS Sheila Abdulrahoof Aprille Abston-Turns Michael and Lacey Acuff Qazi and Isaura Amill Hicham and Taylor Ajami Donna Akers Younes and Ariel Al Hnaiti Chester and Darrian Wilson Jim and Susan Alexander John and Melissa Alexander Rob and Nicole Altman Gustavo and Maria Carrillo-Marquez Mr. Kamaal Anas and Mrs. Shaz Mohammed Barry and Christina Anderson Benjamin Andrews and Katherine Liu Neil and Nancy Arnold Robert and Bonnie Asmus Dr. and Mrs. A.David Austill Mr. Nick Ayers and Mrs. Christina Schrimsher Philip and Amber Bach Ben and Kendall Badgett Nancy Bailey Perry and Vernita Stephens Tom and Katie Bailey Charles and Jennifer Baker Janet Baker Kimberly Baker N. Yvonne Baker Ryan and Erin Bakken Justin and Sarah Banker Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baylot Mr. and Mrs. Adam Beck Jared and Allison Becksfort Crystal Bell Bob and Jan Belshan

Eric and Meg Bender Barry and Autumn Bennett Bob and Gayle Bennett Ian and Brittany Bennett Brian and Molly Bernatsky Omer and Priscilla Berry William and Allescia Berry Nathan and Kelly Bien Mr. and Mrs. Chris Billingsley Fred and Johanna Bittle Robert and Sandra Dianne Black Patrick and Lori Blair Justin and Heather Bland Lamar and Felecia Blocker Brian and Michelle Boals Mr. and Mrs. Jason Bohn Marvin and Christie Borne Aaron and Brynne Bos Janice and Linda Boyd Val Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Matt Brantz Ronny and Diane Brower Allen and Portia Brown Brett and Emily Blair Brown Matt and Sara Brown Roby and Lisa Brown Mrs. Ashley Brown Cole and Mr. Demetrius Cole Gil and Kim Buie Bryan and Casey Burnett Bill and Sarah Burrows Joe and Lisa Burton Wes and Jessica Bran-Butler Nora Bye Dennis and JoAnne Cain Matthew and Jessica Cain Zachary Camp Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Canady Ms. Amy Cao Steven and Tara Cardwell Ms. Lindsay Carpenter Brandon and Amber Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Chandler Xiaoping and Lihua Fu Jeremy and Kristi Childs Mr. and Mrs. Steven Chipman Trammond Chitman Randy and Lisa Church Gregory and Laura Ciaccio David Cissell Adam and Leanna Clark Mrs. Linda Clark and Ms. Mary Ellen Clark Pamela Clark Perry and Chassity Cleaver Eric and Monica Coleman James and Elizabet Coleman Patrick and Alexandria Connolly Jerry and Deborah Cook Mary Cooper Jerry and Cassie Corless Steve and Tammy Craig Jesse and Margie Cresswell Alton and Dorothy Criswell Nick and Jessica Cross

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Crutchfield Matthew and Rachel Cuccias Liudong and Nan Zhang Debbie Dale Nick and Christina Dalessandro Adam and Emily Daniels Lonny and Jennifer Daugherty Terry and Drew Davenport Chris and Kelly Davis John and Lori Davis Zach and Brandi Davis James and Sherry Day Jason Day Jeremy and Adele Day Joe and Christine Haynes Dr. and Mrs. Buckley Dempsey Tom and Loraine DeSantis Matthew and Suelynn Chen Anthony and Jeany Dionne Curley Dixon Ms. Julie Dorian Scott and Melissa Doughty Betty Drumm Shawn and Alissa Dunn David and Argelia Lorence Joel and Lisa Early Ms. Rosemary N. Earp Kelly Eason Miranda Edwards James and Hope Ekwensi Azeem and Lubna Elahi Wayne and Shawn Elliott Richard and Patricia Ellis Ian and Morgan Emery Mr. and Mrs. Nick Engledow Mr. and Mrs. Ken Ennis Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Erskine Heather Fahy Na Fan Daniel and Kendra Farnham Carl and Lisa Maeder William and Cathy Fensterer Autumn Ferrell Andrew and Emily Fisher Frederick and Sabrina Flagg Craig and Mandi Flemans Chase and Crystal Fleming Mrs. Rebecca Flow Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Fly Robert and Michele Howard-Flynn Mr. Josh Fortune Brian Fowler Nathan and Ashley Frazier Will and Miriam Fruitt Mr. Phillip Galbach and Mrs. Diana Sim Devin and Christina Gardner Frederick and Rolinda Garrison Marla and Brenda Cross Lowell and Carlotta Gibson Edward and Elizabeth Gillentine Joel and Krystal Gillespie Lamar and Camilla Henderson-Gillespie Ron and Meagan Gills Adam and Jessica Glaser Ms. Mandrea Godsey

Michael and Suhail Goldrup-Lopez Greg and Jani Johnson Alan and Susan Graf DeSean and Nikia Grayson Mark and Susan Green Albert and Gloria Greer James and Heather Doty Josh and Meredith Griffin Severine Groh Lindsey and Ryan Guill Jon and Lucinda Sanders Ben and Jennifer Guthrie Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hall Terry and Sheena Hanserd Justin and Jamie Hanson Ian and Ashley Blose Thomas and Kimberly Ford Seth and Julia Harkins Stephen and Erica Harle Anthony and Sharita Bradley Jack and Megan Harris Matthew and Lindsey Harris Chanel and Cynthia Hart Russell and Tracey Hathcock Shimpei and Ayako Hayashi Robin Hayes Neil and Janie Heins Sherman Helton Ms. Tanya Henderson and Ms. Chrystal Henderson Cody and Leigh Heueman David and Sara Hill Steve and Janet Hill Christopher and Megan Hillis Genevieve and Stanton Thomas Jay and Joey Holder Mrs. Terry Holland Micah and Mandy Holton Jerry and Sonya Honea John and Sherry Hopper Joe and Erin Hoselton Ronnie and Lynne Howell Carol and Lakeisha Ford Katherine Huffman Charles and Sarah Huffstickler Brad and Claire Hunt Sandra Hunt Charlie and Erica Hutzel Michael and Kathleen Inde Will and Crystal Isom Mr. Brandon James and Mrs. Emilee Leerskov Gabe and April Jauregui Chris and Megan Jeans Mrs. Amanda Jefcoat Erik and Katherine Jensen Frank and Jing Jepson Parvez and Nevin Jiwani Justin and Ashley Johnson Rus and Jessica Johnson Dr. William Johnson and Ms. Amy Delaney Dericka Jones Jeremy and Lindsay Jones Matthew and Rebecca Jones 9

Thanks to Our New Members! Robert and Kim Jones Kwan and Hye Joung Long Long and Jennifer Lee Tae Young and Hye Youn Lee Beverly and Jamie Kelley Commerford Jon and Cindy Kelso Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kendall Mr. Samuel Kim and Mrs. Jung Hyemin Bradley Kirk Anthony and Teresa Kolvek Rebecca Krukowski Kenneth and Jamie Kuhn Jason and Anastasia Kuykendall Heidi LaMountain Mr. and Mrs. David Laundre Ron and Phyllis Lawrenz Randall and Alise Lee Rob and Nicole Legault Brad and Maria Lensing Ms. Allison Lewis John and Archana Manga Praveen Joe and Elizabeth Lipps Miss Katherine Lipsey Derrick and Jacqueline Little Timothy and Melissa Little Yu and Nan Yao John and Tracy Long Chuck and Sharon Lucas Kevin and Melanie Lynch Michael and Samantha Lynch Andrew and Nanette Lynn Anthony and Angela Macchia Michael and Britni MacMillan Dustin and Jorie Maki Dr. Vinod Maller and Dr. Vijetha Maller Brittany Marcum Nicole Martin Charles and Kristy Mason Eric and Carman Mason Theodore and Tonya Mason Steve and Kelly Massey Steven and Stephanie Matheson Daniel and Elizabeth Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Mayhew Linda McCaig Jesse and Janae McCallister Jim and Constance McCarter Mr. and Mrs. Matt McCleskey Jake and Kinsey McCutchen Doug and Amanda McElrath Cliff and Terri McKellar Robert and Brooke McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. Harley McLean Kristopher and Alecia McLin Calvin and Michelle Miller Mr. and Mrs. Kris Miller Matthew and Kristen Miller Thomas and Judy Millican Ian and Jamie Moffitt 10

Ms. April Montague Corey and Megan Moore Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moore Alfonso and Dawn Brown Danny and Andrea Morrison Blake and Danielle Steele K.C. and Tori Mayo Mr. and Mrs. David Munday Anastasia and Joanne Sutton Ryan and Katherine Munson Kayla and Johnny Myers Ramy and Riham Naguib Kanti and Sudha Naik Devi and Manu Nair James and Kristen Neinas Clay and Stephanie Nelson Alfred and Amanda Newman Ms. Pickard Nichole Joe and Lindsay Nixon Mark and Nikki Noelker Samantha and Melinda Norris Ms. Donna Null Antonio and Carolina Olavarrieta Errol and Melanie O'Neill Mr. Ivan Ortega-Santos and Mrs. Vania Barraza-Toledo Tyler Owen Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Owens William and Sally Pace Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Page Daryl and Dudley Palmer David and Debbie Palmer Henry and Brittni Paris Mario and Cisiro Perry Amrish and Shilpa Patel DeMone and Ledia Payne James Pentecost Miguel and Reyna Acosta John and Kristan Perkins April Peterson Ms. Megan Peterson Andrew and Deanna Phelps Max and Tiffany Phiapalath Sara Phillips Steve and Stacy Phillips Christopher and Tamara Pierce Elizabeth Pigg Jonathan and Susana Killins John and Linda Porter Mrs. Rachel Porter Craig and Nisha Powers Ben and Amber Pugh Dr. and Mrs. Robert Pulliam Scott and Caroline Stophel Brian and Judy Rogers Kevin and Sharon Rayford Marcos and Judith Garcia Ola and Paulette Barron Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Riney Mr. Ben Roberts and Ms. Molly Oster Steve and Dianne Roberts

Shirley Robinson Heath and Crystal Rochester Spence and Abigail Rodman Christopher and Davida Rogers Laura Rogers Eric and Nicole Rojas David and Sandy Roper Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Russell Mr. Charles Russell and Mrs. Mihaela Onciu Donavan and Andrea Russell Jaudat Saeed and Ayesha Muzammil Seth and Cassandra Salley Mr. and Mrs. Ian Sammons Krystal Sanchez Wesley and Laura Sanchez Rameco and Lykscia Sanders Jordy and Tristin Saravia Lori Saulsberry-Brown Nick Sawall Andrew and Gladys Sawyer Thomas and Jennifer Schaefer Jonathan and Mary Schallert Chris and Cynthia Graeff Stephan and Marie Schreiber Jason and Shoshana Scott Rimsy and Stephanie Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Scott Jeremy Scruggs David and Michelle Scully Mrs. Wendy Seesoch Daniel and Ilana Sellari Mr. and Mrs. Matt Sellers James and Hali Shankle Jeremy and Samantha Sharp Terry and Heather Pirtle Kyle and Tracy Smith James and Kate Shelton Michael and Hope Shelton Josh and Amanda Shepard Robert and Nicole Shinholt Jim Shultz and Laura Shulz Mary Frances Shumaker Nathan and Nicole Simms Kristian and Karen Skou Michael and April Slemensky Mr. and Mrs. Greg Small Billy and Judy Smith Andrew and Alison Solimine Anthony and Nancy Sosa Kim Spencer Vincent and Rachael Spriggs Tyler and Ashley Spurlin Chris and Britney Stackler Mr. and Mrs. Trip Stadelman Charles and Andrea Starratt Sara Stewart Ms. Erika Stokes Deborah and Joshua Stone Donnie and Bethany Stover Floyd and Angela Strickland

John and Meaghan Stumpf Joe and Erin Sturdivant Bo and Marti Summers Randall and Lori Swaney Mark and Leanne Sykes Jonathan and Emery Tarrant Ron and Alice Tate Bobby and Jesica Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Joel Taylor Amber Thomas George and Jessica Thomas Jeff and Hope Thomas Jeremiah and Lisa Thompson Tarik and Stephanie Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Rashard Thurston Evelyn Tidwell-Story Joseph and Heather Tillman Kristina Todd Keith and Vanessa Tolliver Mrs. Belinda Treece Delores Trexler Anthony and Michelle Troxel Ms. Juanita Trusty Dexter and Gwen Tutor James and Cierra White Andrew and Ryanne Uhrmacher Jason and Krystle Urban Roy and Stephanie Van Arsdale Rocael and Paula Hayes Ellen Vergos Hector and Maribel Villarreal Lorri and Michael Vitch

Peter and Tracy Vranken Ms. Alexandria Walker Matt and Lyndee Walker Brian and Cynthia Wall Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wallace Patricia Wallace Tommy and Amy Weatherington Doug and Dawn Weaver Ms. Amorita West Donald and Andrea West Brian and Leah Whitehead Sammie and Cicely Whitney Mr. and Mrs. Edward Whitten Hollyanne Wians Jeremy and Kacie Wilbur Brent and Debra Williams Thomas and Linda Williams Robert and Darlene Williamson Allen and Kristin Wilson Paul and Charlotte Wiseman Mark and Zhengqin Chen David and Katherine Womack Stephen and Tina Dawn Womack Matt and Rebekah Woodard Tina and Olyvea Scruggs Westley and Camille Wright Smolenskis and Dana Sacui David and Glenda Yarbrough Jason and Kimberly Fortune Shawn and Candace Yosten Kristin Young Scotty and Rachel Young

Tammy Young Sue Ellen and Clay Zellich Nick Zufelt

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Hours Open 7 Days a Week 9am-5pm Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day

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Board of Trustees Executive Committee Ron Kastner, President Katina Gaines, Vice President Jon Bascom, Treasurer Keith Townsend, Secretary Elvira R. Ormseth William Taylor Dick Tillman, Member-At-Large Bridgette Speake, Honorary Trustee Sarah Watkins, Honorary Trustee

Advisory Board Alison Barton Pat Demere Heather Grosvenor Julie Hussey JJ Keras Ellen Klyce Janie Lowery Harriet McFadden Missy Rainer

Board Members Dr. Jara Best-Jones Phillip C. Blum Joe Brown Dennis Colley Joseph Dandan Katherine Dobbs Murff Oates Galbreath Joe Malheiro Missy Nelson Brett Shanaman Greg Smithers Carey Snider Bob Craddock, Museum Attorney Founders Mars Child Polly Glotzbach Harriet McFadden Harry Phillips (deceased)