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May/June 2015CMOM

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At The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center

Special Events

Summer Camp

That's a Wrap

Extended Summer Hours

The Place Where Play IS Learning!

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Hip Hip Hooray, CMOM turns 25 today! Join us for cupcakes and lemonade at the H2Oh! Splash Park.

Happy Birthday CMOM!Tuesday, June 16, 11am-1pm

It’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.

Girl's Night Out!Friday, May 8

6-9pm

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.

National Missing and Exploited Children's Day

Monday, May 25, 2-4pm

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Ages 4-9 9am – 4pm daily Fee: $150 per session (snacks and lunch included)

May 25 – 29 Cooking Up Math & Science CampCampers 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 CampExplore 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 ConclusionWe 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 CoutureTurn 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 StationEscape 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 CampThis 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 AcademyIt 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 crime-fighting, we will look forward to seeing you this week.

July 27 – 31 Motion Commotion Robotics CampWe’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 CampCuriosity 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 yearsSo 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.

Summer Camp at CMOM!

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"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 eggs-elent 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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Calendar of Events

17 19 20 21 22My First Book Club - Dora's Flower Garden, 10am

Afternoon Art - Sand Art, 3pm

Toddler Tech Time - Sounds and Shapes, 11am

Bookworms - Boss of the Plains, 3pm

Move and Groove - Build a House Relay, 3pm

Tot Art - Magic Paint Bag, 10am

Mini Maestro - Making Guitars, 10:30am

My First Book Club - The Berenstein Bears, We Like Kites, 10am

Afternoon Art - Flowers, 3pm

12 13 14 15Toddler Time - A Hospital Visit, 11am

Bookworms - We Are a Rainbow, 3pm

Tot Art - Fold Print, 10am

Mini Maestro - Ankle Bells, 10:30am

Family Fun Friday - Coloring on the Run, 11am

3 5 6 7 8 9My First Book Club - Clifford's Happy Mother's Day, 10am

Afternoon Art - Mother's Day Beaded Necklace, 3pm

Toddler Time - Little Star, 11am

Bookworms - Those Shoes, 3pm

Tot Art - Mosaic Fish, 10am

Mini Maestro - Shakers, 10:30am

Afternoon Art - Sponge Painting, 3pm

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

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

Fun Friday - Mother Goose Day, 3pm

Toddler Time - Animal Day, 11am

Afternoon Art - Paper Plate Butterfly, 1:30pm

Bookworms - Ten Terrible Dinosaurs, 3pm

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

25My First Book Club - Spot Goes to the Circus, 10am

Tuesday Techies Learning Lab, 3-4pm

26 27Tot Art - Paper Quilt Painting, 10am

Mini Maestro - Finger Bells, 10:30am

Fun Fit Friday - Running Chicken, 3pm

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

Silly Magic - Elephant Toothpaste, 3pm

Toddler Time - Follow the Leader, 11am

Bookworms - Let's Get a Pup, 3pm

Tot Art - Paper Elephant, 10am

Mini Maestro - Tambourines, 10:30am

Magic Moment - Cup and Ball Tricks, 3pm

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My First Book Club - Finding Nemo, 10am

Move and Groove - Hot Potato, 3pm

Toddler Techie Time - Number Recognition, 11am

Bookworms - The Watermelon Seed, 3pm

Tot Art - Dot to Dot Painting, 10am

Mini Maestro - Castanets, 10:30am

Father's Day Goodie Bags, 3pm

My First Book Club - Biscuit, 10am

Move and Groove - Hula Hoop Contest, 3pm

Toddler Time - Being an Artist, 11am

Bookworms - Thomas and the School Trip, 3pm

Tot Art - Magic Paint Bag, 10am

Mini Maestro - Maracas, 10:30am

Fit Family Fun - Limbo, 3pm

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29 30My First Book Club - Little Bird Biddle Bird, 10am

Move and Groove - Potato Sack Race, 3pm

4 5Tot Art - Painting with Paper, 10am

Mini Maestro - Drums, 10:30am

Center Stage Play Time - Rumpelstiltskin, 3pm

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3Toddler Time - Sea Foam, 11am

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

1 2My First Book Club - Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?, 10am

Fabulous Fine Art - Berthe Morisot, 3pm

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Thanks to Our Members and Donors!DONORSGIFTSMr. and Mrs. Hugh FraserMr. and Mrs. James GillilandPower and Telephone Supply Company

EXHIBIT/PROGRAM SPONSORSIndian Community Fund of Greater Memphis

YEC GIFTSMs. Faith BarcroftMr. and Mrs. Eddie HankinsMr. and Mrs. James McFaddenMr. and Mrs. Michael McSwainMr. and Mrs. Brett ShanamanRobert and Diane SachsMr. and Mrs. Lewis WilliamsonMs. Jennifer Sickler

LEGACY MEMBERS5 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Raymond CheersMr. John Dorrill and Mrs. Mari Elliott DorrillMr. and Mrs. Victor FunesMr. and Mrs. Brian KellettMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey LarsonMr. and Mrs. John MonroeMr. and Mrs. William Walker

6 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Bill BizotMr. and Mrs. Dale ChildressMr. and Mrs. Jere FonesDr. and Mrs. Henry HerrodMr. and Mrs. Jerry HornMr. and Mrs. Ansell JonesMs. Hart KiserMr. and Mrs. Jeff LeggettMr. Fred Ridolphi and Mrs. Margaret Thomas- RidolpMr. and Mrs. Bryan RuoffMr. and Mrs. Kush ShahMr. and Mrs. Michael ShiversMr. and Mrs. Jeramy SmithMr. and Mrs. Drew SpannMr. and Mrs. Matthew WestMr. and Mrs. Ken Whitehead

7 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Trent CrowleyMr. Darren Johnson and Mrs. Latoya JonesMr. and Mrs. Carlos MercadoMr. and Mrs. Kevin NuckollsDr. Atman Pai and Mrs. Karen UllmanMr. and Mrs. Scott ShermanMr. and Mrs. Lacey SmithMr. and Mrs. Will ThompsonMr. and Mrs. Jeff WallaceMr. and Mrs. Michael Wexler

8 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Raymond ColemanMr. and Mrs. Edward DobbsMr. and Mrs. James GillilandDr. and Mrs. Carle Kalsi

Mr. and Mrs. Hershel OwensDr. and Mrs. Todd Tobias

9 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Peter BlumbergMr. and Mrs. Tim FlackMr. and Mrs. Avery LubinMr. Vincent McGrathMr. and Mrs. Hugh Pulley

10 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Doug LinvilleMr. and Mrs. Brad MartinMr. and Mrs. Paul TsaiMr. and Mrs. Johnny Worley

11 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Ron AndersonMr. and Mrs. Eric McLaughlin

12 YEARSMs. Faith Barcroft

16 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Jon Rawlinson19 YEARSMr. and Mrs. J.R. Hyde

23 YEARSMr. and Mrs. Thomas Farnsworth

24 YEARSMs. Esther Lubin

25 YEARSMr. and Mrs. William DunavantMs. Meryl Rosen and Ms. Elizabeth Rosen

NEW MEMBERSMrs. Hajera AbdulhafizBrad and Christen AbernathyMr. Brian Able and Ms. Ashling DurkanWilliam and Cathlynn AllenJoe and Julie AbrahamsRyan and Kasey AcuffDonna and Warren AdamsShawn and Catherine AdamsEleanor AddisonMr. and Mrs. Ronnie AdkinsEdward and Blessing AkinjinmiGrant and Mindy AlfordMs. Keren Angelie Alguera and Dr. Karla PerrizoRandy AllenJason and Ellen AlmondLuis and Diama GabrielJacob and Lindsey AmodeoJody AndersonWilliam and Stephanie AndersonRuth and Bertha GutierrezJason and Angelia AntricanDr. and Mrs. David ArchieRoss and Catherine ArnoldTyler and Maggie ArnoldTerran and Valerie ArwoodJohn and Jennifer AustinMartha Austin

Sean and Melody AustinJeff and Tana BabcockMichael and Amelia BaileyJoe and Emily BakerJon and Jessica BakerMr. and Mrs. Donald BarnesMike and Renee BarriosHadassah BathulaMrs. Felicia BealRobby and Kristina BeardScott and Maribel DavilaPam and Johnny BerrymanMr. and Mrs. Craig BeshiresAdam BiffleJacob and Ashley BishopAndrew and Rachel BlackCorey and Wendy BlackRyan and Meagan BlackWilliester and Kara BlackRyan and Shannon BlairBarry and Donna BouchillonRoss and Nacole BradleyJeff and Christina BramlettJenny Brewer and Martha DollarJacob and Misty BrightSammy and Brandie Williams-BrooksLakeitha BrownLaunsherrae BrownMelinda BrownRussell and Lori BrownSandra BrownRoger and Eva BuehlerWilliam and Jacquelyn BurdettMr. and Mrs. Jimmy BurdittSeth and Julie BurgessMs. Jenny BurkettJerry and Gloria BurnsideDavid and Virginia BurnsidePhilip and Melissa BurnsideNancy BushLindsey ButlerRhett and Lauren ButlerJohn and Holly ButoraMr. and Mrs. Sarah ButtsAlexander and Rebecca CadeJohn David and Callie CaldwellVernon and Sarah CalveryJon and Gentri CalvinJay and Jennifer CampbellWilliam and Amanda SavageMr. and Mrs. Allan CannonAndres and Kelly CanoDiane CarpenterJeff and Lindsey CarrRichard and Kitty VerdiDudley and Martha CarterRodney and Debra CarterJeremy and Amy CarverMason and Brittany CastellawJohn and Eva CelliLuis and Edith CervantesChristopher and Elizabeth ChailleMr. Chris Chandler and Ms. Carolyn MintonThomas and June ChesterMr. and Mrs. Collin ChildressFranklin and Rebecca ChildressMs. Andrewella Chism

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Connie ClarkJesse and Stephanie ClarkRenaldo and Natasha ClayBobby and Jeanette ClaytonTaylor and Breanna ClaytonBarbara CleninJohn and Krista CochranJonathan and Rebekah TurpinMatt and Cortneigh ColburnMr. and Mrs. Clif ColemanCorey and Kenia ColemanKatrina ColemanRobert and Heather ColemanHarley and Susan CombsJanice and Brandon CookBrian and Tracey CooperChristopher and Lauren CoopwoodMs. Jennifer CorbinPaul and Chasity CordellJason and Kristen CorriganSean and Britni CorriganPaul and Cystal CottamMr. and Mrs. Shane CoughlinMr. and Mrs. Thomas Coupe'David and Pam CoxKendall CozartRenee CraigMrs. Mary Craig CowlesDonzel and Joy BerryRoderick and Natasha SeymourNicholas and Melanie CrowKeith and Tanya CrumpKirt and Caroline CuevasBenjamin and Allison CummingRena CummingsTodd and Shannon CutliffTom and Jimma DarnellJohn and Amy DaSilvaGreg and Carrie MangrumMary DavisMichael and Alithia DavisRich and Jackie McKinleySamantha DavisWilliam and Mary Lee DayJames and Angela DeboseJesse and April DeLiraJosh and Kelli DemovilleSpencer and Meredith DentonWilliam and Natasha DevineDoug and Dana DevoePatrick and Maggie DillonDarrell and Millicent DixonGlen and Ginny DoaneDeidre DockeryPaul and Nancy DormanJustin and Brittany VerdungDevin and Jessica McMorris DowellBart and Amy DowningJake and Hayley DrennanWilliam and Elizabeth DudleyMs. Heather DufreneMr. Robert Dunn and Mrs. Ashley Frisina-DunnLouis and Janay CrosbyJoseph and Rachel DytrtMr. and Mrs. Joe EadesCraig and Heather Edgington.Price and Sophie EdwardsDarrell and Susan EdwardsRachel EdwardsTimothy and Eunjung EdwardsSherman and Natalie Johnson

Nathan and Katie EldridgeAlmon and Michelle EllisMr. and Mrs. James ElmoreToni and Christopher FahertyTom and Melissa FairesShujuan FanPatrick and Andrea FeldChris and Jessica FerrerMr. and Mrs. Matt FinneyChristina FisherJustin and Ashley FlashnerJimmy and Sonya FlemingMrs. Jennifer Flores and Ms. Joslyn LopezRichard and Paula FloydJason and Beth FordBrandon and Christy FosterTracy FrasePhil and Kate FrederickMelissa FreedDenise and Larissa FulliloveMr. and Mrs. David FultonScott and Audra FusonAlisha FutrellLeon and Trisha FyfeBrandon and Demetria GravesVictor and Lesly AndinoJames and Kelly GalyeanAna GarciaMs. Benita GarciaCurtis and Avery GardnerRichard and Beverly ShookJustin and Nirit Zukerman-GastPaul and Heather GavinEric and Linda GayJimmy and Dionza GayRyan and Sarah GaynorPatrick and Libby GeggEric and Lindsey GentryJeffrey and Sherri GentryGeorgianna GilardiRay and Elizabeth GillJerry and Elizabeth GillessCorliss and DaVeeta GivensNoah and Lindsey GlennChristian GoinsFederico and Ruth de la Mota SalasJesse and Diana GonzalezRobert and Kimberly GordonPatrick and Lauren FranklinMr. and Mrs. John GoudyElisha GourleyShea GraeberAlex and Anna GrahamRobert and Laine GrayBrian and Amy GreenDarren and Chiquita ElliottMichael and Karla GreenVeair and Lashunda GreenMr. and Mrs. William GreenKevin and Tanya Banks GreeneCullen and Christen GreenfieldCraig and Aana GreenwoodKatilia GreerNick and Mary GriffinJosh and Laura GrimesNathan and Rattiya GuzmanMarcus and Michelle HaileyTrey and Maggie HaireMarvin and Kimberly HallTammye HallDon and Brenda Harris

Kevin and Sophia HarrisSanjuanita HarrisKeith and Crystal HarveyTerrence and Crystal HarwellJohn and Nancy HaugTodd and Leanne HaverkostJosh and Shannon HawkinsST and Annette HawkinsBob and Holly HazlettDeborah HeaderMr. and Mrs. Christopher HeathcockMr. and Mrs. Carl HeltonDesiree HernandezKyle and Amy HessJennifer HicksMiguel and Araceli HigaredaDustin and Amy HigginbothamMr. Josh Hight and Mrs. Debbie SoellnerMatt and Crystal HillFrank and Laura HilliardJosh and Leah HillisDr. and Mrs. Timothy HnatNoah and Elizabeth HoganAdrian and Kristina HolburnShawn and Brooke HollandDeborah HollisChase and Paige HolmesJeffrey and Andrea HolmesShelley and Susan BabinaMs. Abby HornJosh and Bethany HortonAlyssa HoshellMarcus and Angie HouseEarl and Iyona HoustonJawaski HowardVannesha HowardBilly and Tanya HowellMr. Yongqi Huang and Ms. Meng GaoMeghan HughesMelvin and Donna HungateLiam and Brooke CaubergDorothy HunterWilliam and Heather HunterTim and Margaret HussongAmy HutchinsKim and Roger HutchinsAllen and Shannon HydenConie and Ana AlvarengaMichael and Willie JacksonMr. and Mrs. Tony JacksonMartin and Evelyn SotoDale and Mary JamiesonMr. Adam Jenkins and Ms. Kristal BourgeoisByron and Tammy JohnsonJoseph and Latoya StephenNadine JohnsonSteven and Christy JohnsonTaylor and Tracy JoehnkMr. David Johnson III and Mrs. Mary JohnsonPhilip and Elizabeth JollyDaniel and Erica JonesJohnny and Monica JonesMichael JonesDr. and Mrs. Peter JonesTodd and Paula JonesWorth and Elizabeth JonesRicha and Rajesh KabraChih-Jen and Mei LiAaron and Mary KanowitzAdam and Jennifer Kaplan

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Thanks to Our Members and Donors!Will and Courtney KassnerJohn and Mary KavinMr. and Mrs. James KeeCharles and Diann KelleyDrew and Melissa KellyDavid and Jan KemmeMrs. William Kemp and Mrs. Jessica KempJoshua and Susan KendrickWes and Rita KerseyTaylor and Stephanie KeyDonald and Jenny KincaidJonathan and Amber KingScott and Julie KimbroughSom and Saqina LamChuck and Wight LaminackTray and Melisa LandersBrandon and Emily LandryDavid and Erica LaneyTodd and Teressa LangCharles and Tara LangfordGarry and Brittany LangfordHal and Geri LanskyKaty LareauNathan and Kameran LauxJohn and Amanda LaySopheary and Dinh LeBrandon and Charlotte LeathersNorman and Jeannine LebelSteven and Kandice LeeChris and Michelle LeggettEsmeralda LeonChristopher and Catherine DeVoreCherisa LewisKevin and Brittany LewisChunyan LiThomas and Julie LiddyPaul and Anna LittleJustin and Kathy LohmanJuan and Mayeli HernandezRichard and Jennifer LouJason and Katherine DetroitKofi LucasAndy and Tammy LuckettJeff and Nichole LyonsRaymond and Deborah MaddoxMarcie MadewellAngellee MalburgBen and Callie MaliskasNovella MansRobbie and Jennifer MareeJim and Leah MarkhamBenjamin and Sara MasquassMarcus and Angela MartinMs. Rachel Martin and Ms. Heather MartinLisa MatkinsMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey MatlockMs. Tammy MatlockBryan and Cortney MayMr. and Mrs. Jeff MayerDericia and Ella MaysMr. Aaron McCallum and Ms. Toni CookMike and Jennifer McCrackenSharon McCuinMr. and Mrs. Mark McDanielJeremy and Dana McDonald

Janniffer McGeeGary and Latoya McGlosterMr. Joseph McGregor and Ms. Heather ZarlingoBeau and Sara McLoedBrian and Susan McRaeJoseph and Annie LottRick and Barbie MerwinJesse and Lauren BatesSteve and Angie MiddlebrookFrederick and Brandoria MillerCary and Patsy MillsEdward and Annette MinorNina and Christopher WalkerMs. Natalie MitchellTiffany MooneyhamTatum MooreBrittney MooreheadOscar and Maria CruzThomas and Shayla MorganGilbert and Leslie MorrisMichael and Liana PierrePhillip and Donna MortensenRosario and Monica CardoneJeff and Shirley MosesFrancesca and Steven NelsonMatthew and Taryn MulcaheyMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. MulladyC. Brock and Tina MullensPreston and Diana MullinsRobert and Florence MullinsChad and Ashley MurphyTerry and Ekaterina GirshCandace NashBen and Rachel NationRobert and Tina NationsMichael and Erin NaveBrandon and Audrey NelmsAnthony and Nora NelsonGerald and Tauris NelsonSameth NenMr. and Mrs. Sokchea NenDeQuarious NevelsAlexis and Stephanie PersonHai and Kiley NguyenAllie and Dollie NolenDon Michael and Elizabeth NorwoodChibuike and Miriam ObiohaMr. and Mrs. Jim O'BrienMr. and Mrs. Brian OholendtPhilip and Eki OjeabulyMr. and Mrs. Juan OrtizReuben and Sable OteyBlake and Straley OwenJason and Jenny OwensEric and Jessica PalmerDavid and Ann ParkerEllen ParkerSnay and Nimika PatelPhil and Jen PatrickKimberlyn PaullRyan and Dena PavlicekMatt and Meg PayneCorey and Jessica PeartAdrian and Patricia PendellJulia PenningtonRoger and Ivy PeppersKyle and Cecelia Perkins

Gary and Rebecca PhillipsAlfred and Joye PhippsMr. and Mrs. Landon PilantMr. Lenin Pinto and Mrs. Karen HernandezMr. Calvin Pittman Jr. and Mrs. Carla PittmanMrs. Jaclyn PomeroyChris and Cheryl PotterDavid and Stephanie PotterVickie PriceMeagan QuallsDante and Joy QuengaAnthony and Monica QuinnJimmy and Julie RaineyMichael RallingsMr. and Mrs. Rashad RameyJeff and April RandallDavid and Allison RattonCary and Drinda RawlingsRandall and Carrie RawlsAdam and Lindsey ReapMichael and Jennifer RebhanGary and Amie ReedJimmy and Karon ReedJustin and Hannah ReedStacey and Joel ReesMs. Barbara ReherPatricia ReinboldDarren RemingtonNoah and Jessica RichDavid and Marian RichardsDemi RichardsonJane RickettsKyle and Danna WallaceBryan and Kymberleigh RileyRobert and Heather RinesEdward and Judy RingoldMr. and Mrs. Donald RobersonCory and April RobertsJonathan and Debbie RobertsAlexandria RobinsonWilliam and Ashley RobsonArnulfo and Mauricia CoriaGreg and Laura RogersPhilip and Anna RojasMr. and Mrs. Collins RollKyle and Lyndsay RoperMr. and Mrs. Arthur RosarioJon and Ashley RoseMr. Javauris Ross and Ms. Leslie WhiteMary RossJames and Denese RosserAnthony and Natalie RoundsJason and Kelly RoyKoushik and Snigdha RoyBrandon and Samantha DunnJean and Kathleen RussellJosh and Nathalie RussellJeehoen and Shinyoung ParkBarbara Ann sabinJuan and Olga VieyraZayid and Keevia PorterJ.J. and April SalgadoSean and Keasha SandersAimee SandovalSamantha ScallornJerad and Susan Schultz

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William and Dori SchumannWilliam and Rita HoustonJim and Linda ScrewsVincent and LaKieva TrotterRobert and Carrie SealeyAtta and Bushra Rehman Alice ShandsMs. Kim ShanksHunter and Jenny SharpeMs. Anne ShawMichael and Gretchen ShawStephen and Erin ShepherdHeesun and Lee ChuMichael and Jeri ShipmanSangwoo and Sae KimJimmy and Alice ShotwellEric and Sebrina ShultzEleazar and Ingrid SilvaRashad SimeltonJacob and Kellea SimsMrs. Phileena SingEric and Amanda SingletonJonathan and Alisha SkrmettiWilliam and Kayla SmartAaron and Rebecca SmithAndrew and Rebekah SmithBarry and Tracey SmithChristopher and Jennifer SmithDarius and Nakia HarrisonKaren SmithLawrence and Verlinda SmithMarcus SmithPaul and Kara SmithTrey and Robin SmithFred and Caroline SmithwickMatthew and Stephani SnowJeff SpearsMrs. Samantha A. SpencerBrian and Renee SpikerJeff and Grace SpringerMaurice and Tenille SteeleDerek and Danielle StevensTed and Kristen ArchboldMs. Danisha StewartRobert and Carrie StewartSamuel and Jeralene StiefermanDerek and Christa StigersMr. and Mrs. Terrell StoneBen and Allison StoutDonnie and Page StreeterBrian and Tracy SummersWei and Mei WangYong and Sha WanBartosz and Courtney SzkopinskiTaylor SzymarekRichard and Rebecca TappLauren and Zach TatePaul and Jessica TateKris and Spring TaylorRodrigo and Ann Paula TeixeiraLeonard and Sheryl TempleMr. and Mrs. Justin TempletonJames and Kimberly TetletonJoey and Molly TetletonMarchel and Ken ThiessenBo and Rubye ThomasBrittany and Aubreus ThomasErrol and Chandra ThomasGreg and Rhiannon ThomasWesley and Sarah ThomasJason and Carrie Thompson

Roy and Lois ThompsonSteve and Melody LemmonNathan and Whitney ThrowerMr. Anthony Tidwell and Ms. Camille ReevesMarie To and Rongfeng ZhuangEliaz and Amy WestChad and Natalie TribbleBryant and Carla TuckerJoe and Martha TurnerMarcus and Nicole TurnerNathan and Kristen TylerShawna Tyner and Tina JohnsonJake and Kathleen UnderwoodBeck and Kristi MurrellJason and Andrea ValentineJoseph and Ingrid Vander WoudeMatthew and Lauren VanLandinghamTim and Julie Swatzyna VargoAjit and Haseena VarmaMichael and Angelyn VaughnBrian and Michelle VernonJames and Elizabeth VetetoMr. and Mrs. Ernie VigliettiEmanuel and Aiza MoralesWendy VillafanaSteven and Misty WagnerRandall and Kristen WakefieldPJ and Rebecca WaldonChristopher and Alison WalkerElizabeth WalkerJason and Lisa WalkerJustin and Heather WallJason and Katie WallaceMike and Amber WallaceChad and Deanna WardlawMatthew and Lenox WarrenTravis and Jennifer WarrenWilliam and Amanda WatsonCresley and Stacey WeatherfordJustin and Blakely WeatherfordDavid and Janette WebbMr. and Mrs. Curry WeberEric and Neelam JainAlan and Constance WellsChris and Brandie WessTraci WestRyan and Amanda WesternBilly and Ashley WheelerJustin and Lauren WhippleAndrew and Kristina WhiteClay and Kristen WhiteKevin and Jessica WhiteMs. Mary WhiteRodney and Tashita WhiteSarah WhiteMr. Steve WhiteWesley and Natasha CougleMr. and Mrs. Justin WhitmanAndrew and Devan WilbanksMr. Anthony Williams and Ms. Michelle MorganArzuree WilliamsChad and Storey WilliamsKathleen and Steve WilliamsMichelle WilliamsSam and Shaffany HamiltonVernon and Donna WilliamsMary WillisCody and Laurin WilloughbyCaleb and Kate Wilson

Cody and Natasha WindersJoel and Susan WinnigWin and Wanda WinsettBob and Deborah WinterJosh and Katie WintersMr. and Mrs. Nicholaus WoelfelMadison WombleCharles and Janet WoodMichael and Zakiya WoodsJustin and Shannon MorrisCheryl WorthamChad and Rachel WrayClarence and Sonia WrightLacei and Constance MickensMartrell and Ebony WrightDavid and Heather WroniakKatsuhito and Sachiko YamaharaYang YangChristopher and Tandra YatesMichael Yatsula and Kristal TaylorBrad and Stephanie YearbyBilly and Crystal YoungLarry and Michelle YoungBenjamin and Mandy YoungbloodCharles and Betsy YowDaniel and Erin ZahrlyMichael and Toni ZanoneToma and Tamara ZekovicLei and Arthur CentenoXiaolong and Yufeng YaoMr. Yi Zhang and Ms. Ying Gui

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Carrie RobertsSparks Editor & DesignerThe Children’s Museum of Memphisat The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center2525 Central AvenueMemphis, TN 38104-5926458-2678, ext. 234marketing@cmom.com

Executive CommitteeRon Kastner, PresidentKatina Gaines, Vice PresidentJon Bascom, TreasurerKeith Townsend, SecretaryElvira R. OrmsethWilliam TaylorDick Tillman, Member-At-LargeBridgette Speake, Honorary TrusteeSarah Watkins, Honorary Trustee

Board MembersDr. Jara Best-JonesPhillip C. BlumJoe BrownDennis ColleyJoseph DandanKatherine DobbsMurff Oates GalbreathJoe MalheiroMissy NelsonBrett ShanamanGreg SmithersCarey SniderBob Craddock, Museum Attorney

FoundersMars ChildPolly GlotzbachHarriet McFaddenHarry Phillips (deceased)

Advisory BoardAlison BartonPat DemereHeather GrosvenorJulie HusseyJJ KerasEllen KlyceJanie LoweryHarriet McFaddenMissy Rainer

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