May June 2015 by The Children's Museum of Memphis

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Spark an imagination! Light up a mind!

Sparks May/June 2015

Inside this issue Special Events Summer Camp That's a Wrap Extended Summer Hours

At The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center

The Place Where Play IS Learning! â&#x20AC;&#x153;We create memorable learning experiences through the joy of play in hands-on exhibits and programs.â&#x20AC;?

Girl's Night Out! Friday, May 8 6-9pm

t’s Girl’s Night Out, and we’re celebrating the fierce, fun, fantastic females called daughters, mothers, grand-daughters, grandmothers, sisters, mentors, mentees, and friends. Join us as we create memorable moments together. Mrs. Sew and Sew is back to help each fashionista design and sew amazing figure eight scarves customized to fit even the smallest girls. Erika Hill, of Fusion Fitness, shows us fun interactive challenges with a fun-filled yet daring obstacle course to inspire girls to stay healthy and fit. Sewing into Dreams (sewingintodreams.org) is presenting a strolling fashion show of original designs by young ladies aspiring to become fashion designers. We’ll even get to enjoy the karaoke stage while we perform “Girl Power” anthems like Girl’s Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper, Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys, Fighter by Christina Aquilara and so many more. We’re boosting self-esteem, promoting self-love and providing just plain ol’ fun times! Being pampered with manicures and mini-massages and performing the latest line dances, is a great way to spend the evening with the girls! Enjoy refreshments and learn how to make healthy yet delicious smoothies with a nutritionist. So turn off the television and put away smart phones, iPads, and tablets for this night of girl empowerment. The cost of this fun-filled event is $25 per person. Tickets are going fast! Make your reservations today online at cmom. com or call 901-458-2678, ext. 221.

National Missing and Exploited Children's Day Monday, May 25, 2-4pm

Join us as we partner with The Commission of Missing and Exploited Children (COMEC) to share information to help keep our children safe. Come hang out with McGruff the Crime Dog, firefighters and police officers as you explore a real fire truck and police motorcycles. Participate in fun crafts and activities, make a colorful picture frame for your photo, get a fingerprint kit and get your face painted too. It's a day of good, wholesome, SAFE family fun.

Happy Birthday CMOM! Tuesday, June 16, 11am-1pm Hip Hip Hooray, CMOM turns 25 today! Join us for cupcakes and lemonade at the H2Oh! Splash Park.

Ages 4-9

Summer Camp at CMOM! 9am – 4pm daily

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

May 25 – 29 Cooking Up Math & Science Camp Campers put on your chef’s hat and tie your apron tightly around your waist as you discover how a pinch of salt and pepper can improve your math and science skills. Join us this week as we cook up delicious, nutritious entrees of fun and learning. June 1 – 5 Climate Controlled Discovery Camp Explore the influence of our daily and seasonal weather patterns. Find out what causes the twist of a tornado, how the sun affects our climate and why birds fly south for the winter. Campers will discover the wonderful wonders of our weather. June 8 – 12 Camp Illusion Conclusion We are delving into the science behind the mysterious world of optical illusion. Campers will explore how specific illusions can deceive and mislead the actual information the brain receives. Is it magic or a deluded interpretation? You be the judge. June 15 – 19 Camp Couture Turn an old pair of jeans into a new fashion trend. Pack your needles, thread and the unique creations in your head then watch your design come to life on the runway. Campers will enjoy the basics of sewing and fashion designing in this creatively fun camp for boys and girls. June 22 – June 26 Exploration Station Escape into exotic places as campers travel to diverse cultures of distant lands. They will savor the flavors of countries like India, Japan, Mexico, Africa and China. Learn of their ancient traditions, languages and cultural dances. Bon Voyage, the journey is about to begin! 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, hand-writing analysis, and teeth imprinting. Can these cases finally be solved by this investigative team of experts in training? If you are serious about crimefighting, 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. 3

"That's a Wrap" - Special Events at CMOM! The snow was flying and the eggs were rolling at the Easter Eggs-travaganza in April! The day started with the Yummy Bunny breakfast where guests dined on pancakes and met the Easter Bunny. Everyone loved playing the Easter games! The best was the egg hunt in the snow! Participants in the best Easter Basket and Best Easter Hat contests really wowed us! An eggselent time was had by all! April was the Month of the Military Child. The Red Cross came to CMOM and helped us to show these special children just how important they are in the Armed Forces Community. Families participated in games and crafts. The children all received t-shirts and pins from the Red Cross. Lots of smiling faces were seen at CMOM that day!

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Fun Friday Mother Goose Day, 3pm

5 My First Book Club - Clifford's Happy Mother's Day, 10am Afternoon Art Mother's Day Beaded Necklace, 3pm

My First Book Club - The Berenstein Bears, We Like Kites, 10am Afternoon Art Flowers, 3pm

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National Missing and Exploited Children's Day, 2-4pm (See page 4)

Toddler Time Little Star, 11am

Bookworms - Those Shoes, 3pm

Mini Maestro - Ankle Bells, 10:30am

Afternoon Art - Sand Art, 3pm

Bookworms - Boss of the Plains, 3pm

Tuesday Techies Learning Lab, 3-4pm

Bookworms - We Are a Rainbow, 3pm

Toddler Time - Animal Day, 11am

Afternoon Art - Paper Plate Butterfly, 1:30pm Bookworms - Ten Terrible Dinosaurs, 3pm

Tot Art - Magic Paint Bag, 10am

Afternoon Art - Sponge Painting, 3pm

Girl's Night Out, 6-9pm (See page 4)

Tot Art - Fold Print, 10am

Toddler Tech Time - Sounds and Shapes, 11am

Mini Maestro Shakers, 10:30am

Toddler Time - A Hospital Visit, 11am

My First Book 19 Club - Dora's Flower Garden, 10am

My First Book Club - Spot Goes to the Circus, 10am

Tot Art Mosaic Fish, 10am

Mini Maestro - Making Guitars, 10:30am

Tot Art - Paper Quilt Painting, 10am

Mini Maestro - Finger Bells, 10:30am

Family Fun Friday - Coloring on the Run, 11am

Move and Groove - Build a House Relay, 3pm

9 Mother's Day Art - Mother's Day Picture Frame, 10am

Fun Fit Friday - Running Chicken, 3pm

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2 My First Book Club - Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?, 10am Fabulous Fine Art Berthe Morisot, 3pm

Bookworms - Mable O'Leary Put Peas in Her Ear-y, 3pm

Toddler Time - Follow the Leader, 11am

Silly Magic - Elephant Toothpaste, 3pm

Bookworms - Let's Get a Pup, 3pm

My First Book Club - Finding Nemo, 10am

Move and Groove Hot Potato, 3pm

Toddler Time Sea Foam, 11am

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Tot Art - Painting with Paper, 10am

Mini Maestro - Drums, 10:30am

Tot Art - Paper Elephant, 10am

Mini Maestro Tambourines, 10:30am

Tot Art - Dot to Dot Painting, 10am

Bookworms - The Watermelon Seed, 3pm

Mini Maestro Castanets, 10:30am

My First Book Club - Biscuit, 10am

Toddler Time Being an Artist, 11am

Tot Art - Magic Paint Bag, 10am

Move and Groove Hula Hoop Contest, 3pm

Bookworms - Thomas and the School Trip, 3pm

Mini Maestro Maracas, 10:30am

Center Stage Play Time Rumpelstiltskin, 3pm

Magic Moment - Cup and Ball Tricks, 3pm

Toddler Techie 17 Time - Number Recognition, 11am

Father's Day Goodie Bags, 3pm

Fit Family Fun Limbo, 3pm

My First Book 30 Club - Little Bird Biddle Bird, 10am Move and Groove Potato Sack Race, 3pm

Thanks to Our Members and Donors! DONORS GIFTS Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fraser Mr. and Mrs. James Gilliland Power and Telephone Supply Company EXHIBIT/PROGRAM SPONSORS Indian Community Fund of Greater Memphis

9 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Peter Blumberg Mr. and Mrs. Tim Flack Mr. and Mrs. Avery Lubin Mr. Vincent McGrath Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Pulley

YEC GIFTS Ms. Faith Barcroft Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hankins Mr. and Mrs. James McFadden Mr. and Mrs. Michael McSwain Mr. and Mrs. Brett Shanaman Robert and Diane Sachs Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Williamson Ms. Jennifer Sickler

10 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs.

LEGACY MEMBERS 5 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cheers Mr. John Dorrill and Mrs. Mari Elliott Dorrill Mr. and Mrs. Victor Funes Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kellett Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Larson Mr. and Mrs. John Monroe Mr. and Mrs. William Walker

12 YEARS Ms. Faith Barcroft

6 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bizot Mr. and Mrs. Dale Childress Mr. and Mrs. Jere Fones Dr. and Mrs. Henry Herrod Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Horn Mr. and Mrs. Ansell Jones Ms. Hart Kiser Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Leggett Mr. Fred Ridolphi and Mrs. Margaret Thomas- Ridolp Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Ruoff Mr. and Mrs. Kush Shah Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shivers Mr. and Mrs. Jeramy Smith Mr. and Mrs. Drew Spann Mr. and Mrs. Matthew West Mr. and Mrs. Ken Whitehead

24 YEARS Ms. Esther Lubin

7 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Trent Crowley Mr. Darren Johnson and Mrs. Latoya Jones Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Mercado Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Nuckolls Dr. Atman Pai and Mrs. Karen Ullman Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Lacey Smith Mr. and Mrs. Will Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wexler 8 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dobbs Mr. and Mrs. James Gilliland Dr. and Mrs. Carle Kalsi 8

Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Owens Dr. and Mrs. Todd Tobias

Doug Linville Brad Martin Paul Tsai Johnny Worley

11 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Ron Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Eric McLaughlin

16 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Jon Rawlinson 19 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Hyde 23 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farnsworth

25 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. William Dunavant Ms. Meryl Rosen and Ms. Elizabeth Rosen NEW MEMBERS Mrs. Hajera Abdulhafiz Brad and Christen Abernathy Mr. Brian Able and Ms. Ashling Durkan William and Cathlynn Allen Joe and Julie Abrahams Ryan and Kasey Acuff Donna and Warren Adams Shawn and Catherine Adams Eleanor Addison Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Adkins Edward and Blessing Akinjinmi Grant and Mindy Alford Ms. Keren Angelie Alguera and Dr. Karla Perrizo Randy Allen Jason and Ellen Almond Luis and Diama Gabriel Jacob and Lindsey Amodeo Jody Anderson William and Stephanie Anderson Ruth and Bertha Gutierrez Jason and Angelia Antrican Dr. and Mrs. David Archie Ross and Catherine Arnold Tyler and Maggie Arnold Terran and Valerie Arwood John and Jennifer Austin Martha Austin

Sean and Melody Austin Jeff and Tana Babcock Michael and Amelia Bailey Joe and Emily Baker Jon and Jessica Baker Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barnes Mike and Renee Barrios Hadassah Bathula Mrs. Felicia Beal Robby and Kristina Beard Scott and Maribel Davila Pam and Johnny Berryman Mr. and Mrs. Craig Beshires Adam Biffle Jacob and Ashley Bishop Andrew and Rachel Black Corey and Wendy Black Ryan and Meagan Black Williester and Kara Black Ryan and Shannon Blair Barry and Donna Bouchillon Ross and Nacole Bradley Jeff and Christina Bramlett Jenny Brewer and Martha Dollar Jacob and Misty Bright Sammy and Brandie Williams-Brooks Lakeitha Brown Launsherrae Brown Melinda Brown Russell and Lori Brown Sandra Brown Roger and Eva Buehler William and Jacquelyn Burdett Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Burditt Seth and Julie Burgess Ms. Jenny Burkett Jerry and Gloria Burnside David and Virginia Burnside Philip and Melissa Burnside Nancy Bush Lindsey Butler Rhett and Lauren Butler John and Holly Butora Mr. and Mrs. Sarah Butts Alexander and Rebecca Cade John David and Callie Caldwell Vernon and Sarah Calvery Jon and Gentri Calvin Jay and Jennifer Campbell William and Amanda Savage Mr. and Mrs. Allan Cannon Andres and Kelly Cano Diane Carpenter Jeff and Lindsey Carr Richard and Kitty Verdi Dudley and Martha Carter Rodney and Debra Carter Jeremy and Amy Carver Mason and Brittany Castellaw John and Eva Celli Luis and Edith Cervantes Christopher and Elizabeth Chaille Mr. Chris Chandler and Ms. Carolyn Minton Thomas and June Chester Mr. and Mrs. Collin Childress Franklin and Rebecca Childress Ms. Andrewella Chism

Connie Clark Jesse and Stephanie Clark Renaldo and Natasha Clay Bobby and Jeanette Clayton Taylor and Breanna Clayton Barbara Clenin John and Krista Cochran Jonathan and Rebekah Turpin Matt and Cortneigh Colburn Mr. and Mrs. Clif Coleman Corey and Kenia Coleman Katrina Coleman Robert and Heather Coleman Harley and Susan Combs Janice and Brandon Cook Brian and Tracey Cooper Christopher and Lauren Coopwood Ms. Jennifer Corbin Paul and Chasity Cordell Jason and Kristen Corrigan Sean and Britni Corrigan Paul and Cystal Cottam Mr. and Mrs. Shane Coughlin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coupe' David and Pam Cox Kendall Cozart Renee Craig Mrs. Mary Craig Cowles Donzel and Joy Berry Roderick and Natasha Seymour Nicholas and Melanie Crow Keith and Tanya Crump Kirt and Caroline Cuevas Benjamin and Allison Cumming Rena Cummings Todd and Shannon Cutliff Tom and Jimma Darnell John and Amy DaSilva Greg and Carrie Mangrum Mary Davis Michael and Alithia Davis Rich and Jackie McKinley Samantha Davis William and Mary Lee Day James and Angela Debose Jesse and April DeLira Josh and Kelli Demoville Spencer and Meredith Denton William and Natasha Devine Doug and Dana Devoe Patrick and Maggie Dillon Darrell and Millicent Dixon Glen and Ginny Doane Deidre Dockery Paul and Nancy Dorman Justin and Brittany Verdung Devin and Jessica McMorris Dowell Bart and Amy Downing Jake and Hayley Drennan William and Elizabeth Dudley Ms. Heather Dufrene Mr. Robert Dunn and Mrs. Ashley Frisina-Dunn Louis and Janay Crosby Joseph and Rachel Dytrt Mr. and Mrs. Joe Eades Craig and Heather Edgington .Price and Sophie Edwards Darrell and Susan Edwards Rachel Edwards Timothy and Eunjung Edwards Sherman and Natalie Johnson

Nathan and Katie Eldridge Almon and Michelle Ellis Mr. and Mrs. James Elmore Toni and Christopher Faherty Tom and Melissa Faires Shujuan Fan Patrick and Andrea Feld Chris and Jessica Ferrer Mr. and Mrs. Matt Finney Christina Fisher Justin and Ashley Flashner Jimmy and Sonya Fleming Mrs. Jennifer Flores and Ms. Joslyn Lopez Richard and Paula Floyd Jason and Beth Ford Brandon and Christy Foster Tracy Frase Phil and Kate Frederick Melissa Freed Denise and Larissa Fullilove Mr. and Mrs. David Fulton Scott and Audra Fuson Alisha Futrell Leon and Trisha Fyfe Brandon and Demetria Graves Victor and Lesly Andino James and Kelly Galyean Ana Garcia Ms. Benita Garcia Curtis and Avery Gardner Richard and Beverly Shook Justin and Nirit Zukerman-Gast Paul and Heather Gavin Eric and Linda Gay Jimmy and Dionza Gay Ryan and Sarah Gaynor Patrick and Libby Gegg Eric and Lindsey Gentry Jeffrey and Sherri Gentry Georgianna Gilardi Ray and Elizabeth Gill Jerry and Elizabeth Gilless Corliss and DaVeeta Givens Noah and Lindsey Glenn Christian Goins Federico and Ruth de la Mota Salas Jesse and Diana Gonzalez Robert and Kimberly Gordon Patrick and Lauren Franklin Mr. and Mrs. John Goudy Elisha Gourley Shea Graeber Alex and Anna Graham Robert and Laine Gray Brian and Amy Green Darren and Chiquita Elliott Michael and Karla Green Veair and Lashunda Green Mr. and Mrs. William Green Kevin and Tanya Banks Greene Cullen and Christen Greenfield Craig and Aana Greenwood Katilia Greer Nick and Mary Griffin Josh and Laura Grimes Nathan and Rattiya Guzman Marcus and Michelle Hailey Trey and Maggie Haire Marvin and Kimberly Hall Tammye Hall Don and Brenda Harris

Kevin and Sophia Harris Sanjuanita Harris Keith and Crystal Harvey Terrence and Crystal Harwell John and Nancy Haug Todd and Leanne Haverkost Josh and Shannon Hawkins ST and Annette Hawkins Bob and Holly Hazlett Deborah Header Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Heathcock Mr. and Mrs. Carl Helton Desiree Hernandez Kyle and Amy Hess Jennifer Hicks Miguel and Araceli Higareda Dustin and Amy Higginbotham Mr. Josh Hight and Mrs. Debbie Soellner Matt and Crystal Hill Frank and Laura Hilliard Josh and Leah Hillis Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Hnat Noah and Elizabeth Hogan Adrian and Kristina Holburn Shawn and Brooke Holland Deborah Hollis Chase and Paige Holmes Jeffrey and Andrea Holmes Shelley and Susan Babina Ms. Abby Horn Josh and Bethany Horton Alyssa Hoshell Marcus and Angie House Earl and Iyona Houston Jawaski Howard Vannesha Howard Billy and Tanya Howell Mr. Yongqi Huang and Ms. Meng Gao Meghan Hughes Melvin and Donna Hungate Liam and Brooke Cauberg Dorothy Hunter William and Heather Hunter Tim and Margaret Hussong Amy Hutchins Kim and Roger Hutchins Allen and Shannon Hyden Conie and Ana Alvarenga Michael and Willie Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Tony Jackson Martin and Evelyn Soto Dale and Mary Jamieson Mr. Adam Jenkins and Ms. Kristal Bourgeois Byron and Tammy Johnson Joseph and Latoya Stephen Nadine Johnson Steven and Christy Johnson Taylor and Tracy Joehnk Mr. David Johnson III and Mrs. Mary Johnson Philip and Elizabeth Jolly Daniel and Erica Jones Johnny and Monica Jones Michael Jones Dr. and Mrs. Peter Jones Todd and Paula Jones Worth and Elizabeth Jones Richa and Rajesh Kabra Chih-Jen and Mei Li Aaron and Mary Kanowitz Adam and Jennifer Kaplan 9

Thanks to Our Members and Donors! Will and Courtney Kassner John and Mary Kavin Mr. and Mrs. James Kee Charles and Diann Kelley Drew and Melissa Kelly David and Jan Kemme Mrs. William Kemp and Mrs. Jessica Kemp Joshua and Susan Kendrick Wes and Rita Kersey Taylor and Stephanie Key Donald and Jenny Kincaid Jonathan and Amber King Scott and Julie Kimbrough Som and Saqina Lam Chuck and Wight Laminack Tray and Melisa Landers Brandon and Emily Landry David and Erica Laney Todd and Teressa Lang Charles and Tara Langford Garry and Brittany Langford Hal and Geri Lansky Katy Lareau Nathan and Kameran Laux John and Amanda Lay Sopheary and Dinh Le Brandon and Charlotte Leathers Norman and Jeannine Lebel Steven and Kandice Lee Chris and Michelle Leggett Esmeralda Leon Christopher and Catherine DeVore Cherisa Lewis Kevin and Brittany Lewis Chunyan Li Thomas and Julie Liddy Paul and Anna Little Justin and Kathy Lohman Juan and Mayeli Hernandez Richard and Jennifer Lou Jason and Katherine Detroit Kofi Lucas Andy and Tammy Luckett Jeff and Nichole Lyons Raymond and Deborah Maddox Marcie Madewell Angellee Malburg Ben and Callie Maliskas Novella Mans Robbie and Jennifer Maree Jim and Leah Markham Benjamin and Sara Masquass Marcus and Angela Martin Ms. Rachel Martin and Ms. Heather Martin Lisa Matkins Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Matlock Ms. Tammy Matlock Bryan and Cortney May Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mayer Dericia and Ella Mays Mr. Aaron McCallum and Ms. Toni Cook Mike and Jennifer McCracken Sharon McCuin Mr. and Mrs. Mark McDaniel Jeremy and Dana McDonald

Janniffer McGee Gary and Latoya McGloster Mr. Joseph McGregor and Ms. Heather Zarlingo Beau and Sara McLoed Brian and Susan McRae Joseph and Annie Lott Rick and Barbie Merwin Jesse and Lauren Bates Steve and Angie Middlebrook Frederick and Brandoria Miller Cary and Patsy Mills Edward and Annette Minor Nina and Christopher Walker Ms. Natalie Mitchell Tiffany Mooneyham Tatum Moore Brittney Moorehead Oscar and Maria Cruz Thomas and Shayla Morgan Gilbert and Leslie Morris Michael and Liana Pierre Phillip and Donna Mortensen Rosario and Monica Cardone Jeff and Shirley Moses Francesca and Steven Nelson Matthew and Taryn Mulcahey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Mullady C. Brock and Tina Mullens Preston and Diana Mullins Robert and Florence Mullins Chad and Ashley Murphy Terry and Ekaterina Girsh Candace Nash Ben and Rachel Nation Robert and Tina Nations Michael and Erin Nave Brandon and Audrey Nelms Anthony and Nora Nelson Gerald and Tauris Nelson Sameth Nen Mr. and Mrs. Sokchea Nen DeQuarious Nevels Alexis and Stephanie Person Hai and Kiley Nguyen Allie and Dollie Nolen Don Michael and Elizabeth Norwood Chibuike and Miriam Obioha Mr. and Mrs. Jim O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. Brian Oholendt Philip and Eki Ojeabuly Mr. and Mrs. Juan Ortiz Reuben and Sable Otey Blake and Straley Owen Jason and Jenny Owens Eric and Jessica Palmer David and Ann Parker Ellen Parker Snay and Nimika Patel Phil and Jen Patrick Kimberlyn Paull Ryan and Dena Pavlicek Matt and Meg Payne Corey and Jessica Peart Adrian and Patricia Pendell Julia Pennington Roger and Ivy Peppers Kyle and Cecelia Perkins

Gary and Rebecca Phillips Alfred and Joye Phipps Mr. and Mrs. Landon Pilant Mr. Lenin Pinto and Mrs. Karen Hernandez Mr. Calvin Pittman Jr. and Mrs. Carla Pittman Mrs. Jaclyn Pomeroy Chris and Cheryl Potter David and Stephanie Potter Vickie Price Meagan Qualls Dante and Joy Quenga Anthony and Monica Quinn Jimmy and Julie Rainey Michael Rallings Mr. and Mrs. Rashad Ramey Jeff and April Randall David and Allison Ratton Cary and Drinda Rawlings Randall and Carrie Rawls Adam and Lindsey Reap Michael and Jennifer Rebhan Gary and Amie Reed Jimmy and Karon Reed Justin and Hannah Reed Stacey and Joel Rees Ms. Barbara Reher Patricia Reinbold Darren Remington Noah and Jessica Rich David and Marian Richards Demi Richardson Jane Ricketts Kyle and Danna Wallace Bryan and Kymberleigh Riley Robert and Heather Rines Edward and Judy Ringold Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roberson Cory and April Roberts Jonathan and Debbie Roberts Alexandria Robinson William and Ashley Robson Arnulfo and Mauricia Coria Greg and Laura Rogers Philip and Anna Rojas Mr. and Mrs. Collins Roll Kyle and Lyndsay Roper Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rosario Jon and Ashley Rose Mr. Javauris Ross and Ms. Leslie White Mary Ross James and Denese Rosser Anthony and Natalie Rounds Jason and Kelly Roy Koushik and Snigdha Roy Brandon and Samantha Dunn Jean and Kathleen Russell Josh and Nathalie Russell Jeehoen and Shinyoung Park Barbara Ann sabin Juan and Olga Vieyra Zayid and Keevia Porter J.J. and April Salgado Sean and Keasha Sanders Aimee Sandoval Samantha Scallorn Jerad and Susan Schultz

William and Dori Schumann William and Rita Houston Jim and Linda Screws Vincent and LaKieva Trotter Robert and Carrie Sealey Atta and Bushra Rehman Alice Shands Ms. Kim Shanks Hunter and Jenny Sharpe Ms. Anne Shaw Michael and Gretchen Shaw Stephen and Erin Shepherd Heesun and Lee Chu Michael and Jeri Shipman Sangwoo and Sae Kim Jimmy and Alice Shotwell Eric and Sebrina Shultz Eleazar and Ingrid Silva Rashad Simelton Jacob and Kellea Sims Mrs. Phileena Sing Eric and Amanda Singleton Jonathan and Alisha Skrmetti William and Kayla Smart Aaron and Rebecca Smith Andrew and Rebekah Smith Barry and Tracey Smith Christopher and Jennifer Smith Darius and Nakia Harrison Karen Smith Lawrence and Verlinda Smith Marcus Smith Paul and Kara Smith Trey and Robin Smith Fred and Caroline Smithwick Matthew and Stephani Snow Jeff Spears Mrs. Samantha A. Spencer Brian and Renee Spiker Jeff and Grace Springer Maurice and Tenille Steele Derek and Danielle Stevens Ted and Kristen Archbold Ms. Danisha Stewart Robert and Carrie Stewart Samuel and Jeralene Stieferman Derek and Christa Stigers Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Stone Ben and Allison Stout Donnie and Page Streeter Brian and Tracy Summers Wei and Mei Wang Yong and Sha Wan Bartosz and Courtney Szkopinski Taylor Szymarek Richard and Rebecca Tapp Lauren and Zach Tate Paul and Jessica Tate Kris and Spring Taylor Rodrigo and Ann Paula Teixeira Leonard and Sheryl Temple Mr. and Mrs. Justin Templeton James and Kimberly Tetleton Joey and Molly Tetleton Marchel and Ken Thiessen Bo and Rubye Thomas Brittany and Aubreus Thomas Errol and Chandra Thomas Greg and Rhiannon Thomas Wesley and Sarah Thomas Jason and Carrie Thompson

Roy and Lois Thompson Steve and Melody Lemmon Nathan and Whitney Thrower Mr. Anthony Tidwell and Ms. Camille Reeves Marie To and Rongfeng Zhuang Eliaz and Amy West Chad and Natalie Tribble Bryant and Carla Tucker Joe and Martha Turner Marcus and Nicole Turner Nathan and Kristen Tyler Shawna Tyner and Tina Johnson Jake and Kathleen Underwood Beck and Kristi Murrell Jason and Andrea Valentine Joseph and Ingrid Vander Woude Matthew and Lauren VanLandingham Tim and Julie Swatzyna Vargo Ajit and Haseena Varma Michael and Angelyn Vaughn Brian and Michelle Vernon James and Elizabeth Veteto Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Viglietti Emanuel and Aiza Morales Wendy Villafana Steven and Misty Wagner Randall and Kristen Wakefield PJ and Rebecca Waldon Christopher and Alison Walker Elizabeth Walker Jason and Lisa Walker Justin and Heather Wall Jason and Katie Wallace Mike and Amber Wallace Chad and Deanna Wardlaw Matthew and Lenox Warren Travis and Jennifer Warren William and Amanda Watson Cresley and Stacey Weatherford Justin and Blakely Weatherford David and Janette Webb Mr. and Mrs. Curry Weber Eric and Neelam Jain Alan and Constance Wells Chris and Brandie Wess Traci West Ryan and Amanda Western Billy and Ashley Wheeler Justin and Lauren Whipple Andrew and Kristina White Clay and Kristen White Kevin and Jessica White Ms. Mary White Rodney and Tashita White Sarah White Mr. Steve White Wesley and Natasha Cougle Mr. and Mrs. Justin Whitman Andrew and Devan Wilbanks Mr. Anthony Williams and Ms. Michelle Morgan Arzuree Williams Chad and Storey Williams Kathleen and Steve Williams Michelle Williams Sam and Shaffany Hamilton Vernon and Donna Williams Mary Willis Cody and Laurin Willoughby Caleb and Kate Wilson

Cody and Natasha Winders Joel and Susan Winnig Win and Wanda Winsett Bob and Deborah Winter Josh and Katie Winters Mr. and Mrs. Nicholaus Woelfel Madison Womble Charles and Janet Wood Michael and Zakiya Woods Justin and Shannon Morris Cheryl Wortham Chad and Rachel Wray Clarence and Sonia Wright Lacei and Constance Mickens Martrell and Ebony Wright David and Heather Wroniak Katsuhito and Sachiko Yamahara Yang Yang Christopher and Tandra Yates Michael Yatsula and Kristal Taylor Brad and Stephanie Yearby Billy and Crystal Young Larry and Michelle Young Benjamin and Mandy Youngblood Charles and Betsy Yow Daniel and Erin Zahrly Michael and Toni Zanone Toma and Tamara Zekovic Lei and Arthur Centeno Xiaolong and Yufeng Yao Mr. Yi Zhang and Ms. Ying Gui

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

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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)