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WIESS ENERGY HALL 3.0 WIESS ENERGY HALL 3.0 Groundbreaking! Electrifying! Revolutionary! CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS These are only a few of the superlatives used by $10,000,000 + visitors and the media in describing the Museum’s new Wiess Energy Hall, which officially opened Anadarko Petroleum Corporation to the public on November 20th. After years of $1,000,000 - $9,999,999 planning and construction, the tremendous amount of effort and attention to detail has finally paid off. Chevron The Cockrell Foundation The moment the elevator doors open on the ConocoPhillips Museum’s fourth floor, visitors are transported to The Elkins Foundation the deck of a working offshore drilling rig. They step Enterprise Products Partners L.P. onto the floating platform where the sight of waves EOG Resources, Inc. on the horizon, the sound of helicopters dropping Exxon Mobil Corporation off crew, and the movement of the automated Another fresh immersive experience is the Eagle GeoSouthern Energy Partners GP, LLC drilling equipment all contribute to the authenticity Ford Shale Experience, also known as the EFX3000, Halliburton Foundation, Inc. of the experience. a conveyance in which visitors are “shrunk” to the Phillips 66 size of a grain of proppant, and injected down the Shell Oil Company Previous Wiess Energy Hall favorites are back in borehole of a freshly drilled well before leveling out Walter Oil & Gas Corporation all-new formats. The venerable Geovator, with to traverse thousands of feet horizontally into the $250,000 - $999,999 its longtime host Captain Mercaptan, again takes target shale formation. During their journey, visitors visitors down into the earth—but on a completely venture into a narrow micro-fracture, navigate Aramco reimagined journey. The new Geovator is bigger and around other grains of proppant holding the fracture Cheniere Energy better than ever with larger screens and enhanced open, and watch real time micro-seismic data pour Constellation and Exelon Foundation motion effects. As the Geovator descends through in as they experience hydraulic fracturing firsthand— EnCap Investments L.P. (EnCap Investments, L.P., the Museum to the ground below, mummies in from inside the well! The journey concludes with a the third floor’s Hall of Ancient Egypt fly past Gary Petersen, thrilling ride to the surface atop a column of freed Phillips Family Foundation, and dinosaur bones from the Morian Hall of oil and natural gas. Zorich Family Foundation) Paleontology scatter. Visitors soon survey the rock Claire and Joe Greenberg strata beneath Houston—and possibly encounter Other highlights of the all-new Wiess Energy Hall HMW Entertainment menacing dinosaurs and survive a massive meteor include a dazzling history of energy presented on William S. and Lora Jean strike. Be prepared for surprises! array of 32 screens at 15K resolution, a giant tricone Kilroy Foundation drill bit 15 feet in diameter, a real drilling simulator, LINN Energy Completely new experiences include Energy City, a real interactive ROV (remote control submarine), a LyondellBasell a 2,200-square-foot, 1/150th-scale landscape where five megawatt gas turbine engine cut away to reveal Marathon Oil Corporation nine different sources of energy are highlighted its inner workings, and a 70-foot twisted structure Kelly and Bill Montgomery to showcase the entire energy value chain, and modeled after the plasma cloud in the “Stellerator” Occidental Petroleum Corporation demonstrate that together, these sources can sustain fusion reactor that pulses with dynamic light and Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. a city that looks a lot like Houston! Visitors can see highlights the renewable and future energy sources Simmons & Company International wind turbines, nuclear power plants, solar farms, changing our world. Carolyn and Garry Tanner onshore and offshore drilling platforms, and more Texas Crude Energy, LLC - K.C. during the day-to-night cycle of the city as it pulses The new Wiess Energy Hall is a unique educational Weiner & Peter J. Fluor with energy. What makes this exhibit so spectacular resource, filled with interactive exhibits that help to Total is the integration of animation, projection mapping make science and technology of energy come alive Jennifer and Wil VanLoh technology and physical elements, which allow for all of our visitors. Patrons who visit the Hall want Michele and Dheeraj Verma visitors to follow trains, trucks, cars, boats, and to learn more about the industry and the utilization $100,000 - $249,999 airplanes moving throughout the landscape. of the earth’s limited natural resources. Student groups who come to the Hall on co-curricular visits The Brown Foundation, Inc. are able to utilize the free curriculum guide from the Oasis Petroleum Museum’s website for more in-depth learning. The Susanne and William E. Pritchard III Hall is also an integral part of the Museum’s day- $50,000 - $99,999 long course, Introduction to the Energy Industry, which educates industry professionals, as well as David Williams employees from industry-related companies. It is Up to $49,999 also used by many corporations to train their new hires about the science, vocabulary, economics and Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Davis impact of this industry which is such an integral part The Alan & Michelle Smith Family Fund of the Bayou City. WIESS ENERGY HALL PARTNERS 2017-18

$100,000+ Chevron Bill Montgomery, Paul Bernhard, Garry Tanner $50,000 - $99,999 ConocoPhillips $50,000 Exxon Mobil Corporation Phillips 66 IN THIS ISSUE Shell Oil Company PAGE 1-2: Wiess Energy Hall 3.0 $25,000 to $49,999 PAGE 3: The Big Bang Ball HMNS 2018 Gala: Jewel of the Nile Aramco Marathon Oil Corporate PAGE 4: A Butterfly Flutter PwC 2017 Excellence in Science Awards PAGE 5: Membership PAGE 6: A Powerful Legacy Houston Strong at HMNS PAGE 7: President’s Circle Curator’s Circle Janet and Ernie H. Cockrell, Joel Bartsch, Ernie D. Cockrell Over the years, the Hall’s utilization and number of visitors has continued to increase. The Wiess Energy Hall remains more relevant than ever as it expands to include developments such as the astounding rise of unconventional hydrocarbon resources and the technological breakthroughs that make their recovery viable. On the conventional energy side, advances in engineering expertise, machinery, electronics, and computing power have led to increasing activity and an urgent need for new talent and know-how. And since the Hall’s last update twelve years ago, the solar and wind power industries have skyrocketed, especially here in Texas.

The new Wiess Energy Hall is over three times the size of the previous Hall. With an area of almost 30,000 square feet, it includes all the existing exhibit content in a refreshed format, as well as numerous completely new exhibits. The new Hall is designed with more immersive, scenic elements representing the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of the industry. And the layout will allow the Hall to be the premier venue for industry functions from small cocktail parties to grand sit-down dinners.

The Museum is very grateful to Anadarko and others for their support in helping us reach our $40 million goal. If you would like more information about the new Wiess Energy Hall and how you and your Jim Looke, Brenda Roliard, Mandy Lewis, Chaz Lewis, Ron Wilson, Rusty Walter, company can be a part of this project, please contact Amy Chaisson, Meme Horton, Jack Horton Rich Lewis, Kayla Lewis Director of Corporate Giving, at 713-639-4746 or [email protected] .

Jeanie Kilroy Wilson, Russell and Elise Joseph Claire and Joe Greenberg

Joni Baird and Natalie Barber Michelle and Alan Smith

Merritt Talbot and Truman Bell Windi and David Grimes 2 THE BIG BANG BALL 2017 GALA UNDERWRITERS Virgo The Houston Museum of Natural Science 2017 Gala, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation The Big Bang Ball, was held on Saturday, March 4th. Randa and Charlie Williams This year’s Gala focused on our newly renovated Burke Baker Planetarium. Gala Co-Chairs, Shawn Big Dipper Stephens and Jim Jordan and Kelli and John Weinzierl hosted a spectacular evening under the Bud Light/ Silver Eagle Distributors stars for over 500 museum supporters. Chevron Kathleen and Maynard Holt Guests filled the Museum’s exhibition halls Kathrine G. McGovern and dined on cuisine by City Kitchen, drank T. Mark Kelly/ Vinson & Elkins LLP smoking liquid nitrogen cocktails, bid on The Petersen Family fabulous auction items, and danced to the Kelli and John Weinzierl beats of Infinite Groove. We even had our own Carolyn Leap dazzling guests with a Pegasus fabulous chemistry presentation in the Grand The Cockrell Foundation Hall! The Gala raised over $800,000 in support Kelly and Bill Montgomery of educational programs, benefitting hundreds Shawn Stephens and Jim Jordan/ of thousands of school children in Houston King & Spalding LLP and beyond. We are grateful for all of the stellar support from our many donors and Aquarius for making the The Big Bang Ball an Monica and Fox Benton astronomical success! Deb and Tim Cejka Carolyn and Platt Davis HMNS Gala Co-Chairs John and Kelli Weinzierl and Shawn Stephens and Jim Jordan EnVen Energy Corporation/ John Wilkirson ExxonMobil Corporation Frost Bank Alfred C. Glassell, III Kathy and Peter Huddleston Kristi and George Lindahl Joella and Steve Mach Laurie and S. Reed Morian Occidental Petroleum Carroll R. Ray Carolyn and Garry Tanner Phoebe and Bobby Tudor Hallie Vanderhider/ Cynthe and Brian Hughes/ Virginia Holbrook, Shawn Stephens and Caroline Hurley Kelley and Stephen Lubanko/ Nancy and David Pustka AnnaLee and Andrew Waite Kelly and Bill Montgomery Jeanie Kilroy Wilson and Wallace S. Wilson

Orion Andrews & Kurth LLP/ Kristen and David Buck Lisa Young and Matt Assiff Beck Redden LLP Tony Banham/ Mike Frazier The Gordon A. Cain Foundation Dr. Mary Schwartz and Dr. David Cech Stephanie and Mark Deverka/ HMNS Carolyn Leap doing chemistry demonstrations Jenna Jackson and Brendan Gilbert/ Alison and Randy Wilhite Ellie and Michael Francisco/ DeeDee and Wallis Marsh/ Sam and Melinda Stubbs Elizabeth and Alan Stein/ Kim and Dan Tutcher / Susan and Sean Gorman/ Tracy and Brian Kapiloff/ Amy and Gentry Lee/ Kim and Scott Martin/ Polly and Jeff Whittle Marie and Gray Hall Holthouse Foundation for Kids Caroline and Bruce Hurley/ Nancy and Daniel Perrier/ Virginia Holbrook HMNS 2018 GALA: and Paul Teten/ Sue and Mark Worscheh/ JEWEL OF THE NILE Maria and John Zerr Insgroup, Inc/ We are honored to have Jenna and Harris Junell, and Liz and Woody Woodard Kay and Brandon Lobb co-chairing the annual HMNS Marathon Oil Corporation Gala Jewel of the Nile, transporting us to the where Ernie and Stephanie Cockrell Ayse and Grant McCracken the exotic Nile meets the arid Sahara! Morgan Stanley Porter Hedges LLP Please set your sundials for Saturday, March 3, 2018. Amy Chaisson This year’s Gala pays homage to the HMNS Hall of and Dr. Marlin Sandlin, Jr. Ancient Egypt, and the rich culture and history of Roland and Debra Sauermann the fertile Nile River. Royal guests will enjoy drinks, Melinda and Sam Stubbs/ dancing, a one of a kind gem and minerals auction Kay Lee and Gene Werlin/ that would leave Nefertiti speechless, and dine on a Laura and Bill Wheless feast fit for a Pharaoh.By supporting the 2018 Gala, June Russell and Robert Ulrich Jewel of the Nile, you help educate and inspire the USI Southwest next generation of explorers. Walter Oil & Gas

Individual tickets start at $500 and tables of 10 start at $5,000. For sponsorship and ticket inquiries, contact Emily Brents at 713-639-4729 Hallie Vanderhider and Bobbie Nau or [email protected]. 3 2017 GALA UNDERWRITERS (continued) A BUTTERFLY FLUTTER

North Star This past February, families and friends gathered throughout The Houston Museum of Natural Keith Albright Science’s Cockrell Butterfly Center and courtyard for Gina and Devinder Bhatia the annual A Butterfly Flutter children’s event. Molly and Allen Brivic Nearly 250 family members came to enjoy the Jane DiPaolo butterfly center, arts and crafts activities, face Pamela and Bruce Earthman painting, insect petting zoo, refreshments and fun. Jo and Jim Furr Thanks to the wonderful 2017 chairmen, Katie Forney Merill and Joe Hafner and Heidi O’Donnell, HMNS raised over $17,000. Jennifer and Kyle Hawes Mady and Ken Kades Come spread your wings and fly to HMNS Harriet and Truett Latimer on Saturday, February 24, 2018 for the next Anne and Dr. John Mendelsohn A Butterfly Flutter. While you enjoy our Lainie Gordon and David Mincberg complimentary mimosa bar, your little “caterpillar” Sara and James Parr will enjoy a fun-filled morning of papilio activities. Hon. D’Lisa Simmons Funds from A Butterfly Flutter benefit the operating and Michael Barnes budget of the Cockrell Butterfly Center and education Polly Sims programs at HMNS. The 2018 A Butterfly Flutter Chairmen, Alex and Bobby Stillwell and Katie and Contributors Robby Zorich, hope you will migrate to the Museum Roni and Doug Atnipp to support the best butterfly center in the Southwest! Flutter Co-Chairs, Heidi and Tobin O’Donnell with Hudson Melza and Ted Barr To be a part of the excitement please contact Emily Jennifer Bennet Brents at 713-639-4729 or [email protected]. Katie and AJ Brass Photos by Priscilla Dickson Kathy Britton Anne Chao Hilda and Greg Curran Lynn and Ronnie Deyo Katherine Shanks Dodd Julia and Mark Ellis Lesha and Tom Elsenbrook Cindy and Bill Geiser Elvis Gray Bernadine Johnston Leticia Loya Stephen Matthews Debbie McNulty and Dean Ruck Medrano Family Foundation Ginni and Richard Mithoff Flutter Co-Chairs, Katie and Johnny Forney Melissa and Michael Mithoff/ with Charlie, William, and Lucy The Mithoff Family Foundation Louis Tramuto Nidhika Mehta Gary Mercer David L. Pesikoff Eric Pulaski Amy and Peter Shaper Leigh and Reggie Smith Ann Trammell Meredith and Langston Turner Randa and K.C. Weiner Carol Wood Tom Zay Fay and Salim Zakhem

2017 ANNUAL FUND DONORS

Gifts of $75,000 and Above The Cullen Foundation Sofia Darnell, Camila and Paulie Young, Evie Darnell Cary and Anne Goss with Cameron, Thatcher, Piper and Stella

Gifts from $25,000 to $74,999 Apache Corporation Aramco 2017 EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE AWARDS Chevron ConocoPhillips Through the generosity of the board of trustees education. Chosen through a review process, Marathon Oil Corporation of The Cockrell Foundation, an endowment was with applicants from the greater Houston area Phillips 66 established at the Houston Museum of Natural schools, these students and teachers exemplify The Powell Foundation Science to recognize the contributions of two the Museum’s mission. This year’s award PwC teachers and two students who excel in science recipients were honored at the December Sterling-Turner Foundation Board of Trustees meeting.

Gifts from $10,000 to $24,999 ExxonMobil Ann and Randy Fowler Michael & Rebecca Cemo Foundation

Gifts from $5,000 to $9,999 Melza and Ted Barr Melody and Jimmy Dunne Harriet and Stuart Grossman Mary Ann and Jimmy Newman Rachael and Jason Volz Sandra Wilkens Wilhelmina C. Robertson Excellence in Evelyn Frensley Scholarship for Outstanding Leewood and Thomas Woodell Science or Mathematics Teaching Awards: Achievement in Science or Mathematics:

Shana Steinhardt, Garden Oaks Montessori, HISD Jasmine Huang, Bellaire High School, HISD Richard Embrick, David Crockett Middle School, FBISD Joseph Hlavinka, St. John’s School, Houston 4 2017 ANNUAL Stacy and John Wilkirson MEMBERSHIP FUND DONORS (continued) Liz and Woody Woodard Lynn and Oscar Wyatt WHAT IS NEW Gifts from $1,000 to $4,999 Carolyn and John Young Abuso Catering Company YourCause, LLC Trustee Last year, The Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Susan Allen Membership department announced major upgrades and Nancy Allen Gifts received as of October 22, 2017. benefits for members. Three new membership levels allow you Mary and John Arensdorf We have taken care to ensure to do more and with more of your friends and family at the Ellen and Richard Bachmann the accurate recognition of our Museum. HMNS has added three exclusive new membership J. D. Bartell donors. If an error or omission events: 2nd Saturdays, Members First, and World Trekkers. Virginia and John Baxt does occur, we apologize and hope Anna Mae and Vic Beghini you will bring it to our attention by MEMBERSHIP LEVELS: The Benevity Community contacting Emily Brents at Impact Fund (713) 639-4729. HMNS is now offering three new levels of membership: Marilynn and Michael Bloom Family Plus-level, which includes Family-level member benefits Ria Brewer 2016 ANNUAL with an additional guest; Family Flex-level, previously known Sarah Burtram FUND DONORS as a Voyager membership, now will allow up to ten guests. Karol Kreymer and Robert Card Lastly, in addition to invitations to exclusive Catalysts events, Barbara and James Cauble Gifts of $75,000 and Above the new HMNS Catalysts Family-level provides the benefits of Mary Schwartz and David Cech Chevron a family level membership as well. HMNS is thrilled to offer City Kitchen LLC more opportunities and discounts for everyone hoping to Nancy and Sam Conner Gifts from $25,000 to $74,999 join a membership. Lois and Carl Davis John P. McGovern Foundation Debra and Michael Dishberger T.L.L. Temple Foundation • Family Plus includes Family-level member benefits for two Ruth and Walter Dishberger adults and four children, PLUS one additional adult or child. Anne and Charles Duncan Gifts from $10,000 to $24,999 Pamela and Bruce Earthman • Voyager level membership is now called Family Flex and The Crain Foundation Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. allows membership benefits for ten people. Doe and Henry Florsheim Gifts from $5,000 to $9,999 • HMNS Catalysts Family (Young Professionals) includes Harriet and Joe Foster The Fruehauf Foundation Family-level membership benefits for two adults and four Beverly and Michael Frazier Jocelyn Kress Family Foundation Trust children, plus an invitation for two to exclusive HMNS Karen and Bob Fritz Joan and Marvin Kaplan Catalysts social events (once per quarter, ages 21 and up) The Fruehauf Foundation Diana H. McSherry and two free tickets to all summer-series Mixers & Elixirs. Cindy and Bill Geiser and Patrick H. Poe Marilynne and Fred Gorman Keith and Mattie Stevenson Foundation 2nd SATURDAYS: Jean and Donald Gray Charles Gregory Gifts from $1,000 to $4,999 Every second Saturday of the month, members have the Amanda and Steven Gyeszly Carol and Bruce S. Appelbaum opportunity to experience the Museum an hour earlier than Patricia and Greg Hazlett Lee and Robert J. Ardell regular visitors. Starting at 8:00am, members are able to Carolyn and Bill Holland Gaynor and Anthony P. Banham enjoy private tours, arts and crafts, food trucks, free entry to Kathy and Peter Huddleston Janice Barrow permanent exhibits and exclusive discounts for special exhibits. Jerry and Nanette Finger Foundation Bridgewater Associates Become a member today and start your weekend off the right Ann and John Johnson Marcie and David A. Bristol way with HMNS’s Second Saturdays. Virginia and John Joiner Judy and Arthur B. Coen Ada and Howard Kiatta Ralph Cunningham MEMBERS FIRST! Anne Kinder Christopher H. Efird Candy and Tom Knudson Connie L. Estopinal Members get exclusive access to special exhibitions before Kathleen and Randall Lake Carol and Robert E. Fondren they open to the public. In November members enjoyed private, Joni and Neal Lane L. Henry Gissel Members-only viewings of HMNS’s new Wiess Energy Hall 3.0. Harriet and Truett Latimer Jean and Donald M. Gray Renew or become a member today to guarantee your invitation Joyce and Robert Levine Margaret and Don Hawk to the Member preview of the new Death By Natural Causes Walter Light Huffington Foundation exhibit in March 2018. Shelli and Steven Lindley Kyle and John B. Kirksey Bruce Lundstrom Cynthia and Richard J. WORLD TREKKERS: Kris and John Maclay Loewenstern Christy and William Manuel Klinka and John H. Lollar Another Members Only event, World Trekkers,invites HMNS Judy and Kenneth Margolis Marilyn G. Lummis members to “see the world, skip the jet lag!” Launched this past Anne and John Mendelsohn Jennifer McLaughlin year, these exploratory family events hope to highlight a diverse Margaret and Robert Mihalo Linda C. Murray set of cultures from around the world. Guests enjoy food Martha and Peter Mims Rebecca and C.R. Palmer samplings, entertainment, arts and crafts, live animals and more. Linda and Robert Mullins Martha Peterson Sandra O’Donnell The Post Oak School In 2017 Members were able to explore four diverse cultures, Holly Okruhlik Fairfax and Risher Randall by “traveling” to Denmark, Italy, Vietnam, and Canada. These Gail and John Peterkin Clarruth A. Seaton-Barriault events have been a wild success with an average of 500 Petrello Family Foundation Maria L. Shaw regular attendees. The Museum hopes to bring the world to Ed Price Judith and E. Leon Smith you through these cultural festivals. For more information on Edlyn and David Pursell Blakeley and William A. Smith Membership, please call 713-639-4629. Virginia Reeves Bette and Ralph B. Thomas Roslyn and Derrick Mitchell Ginya and Clayton K. Trier Brenda and Mansel Rubenstein Millicent and R. Paul Wear, Jr. Linda and Jerry Rubenstein Kay Lee and Gene Werlin Nancy and Clive Runnells Laura and William M. Wheless III Amy Chaisson Lisa and Daniel Wieczynski and Marlin Sandlin Bobbie and Herman T. Wilson, Jr. The Post Oak School Mary Margaret Gifts received as of November 2016 and Russ Schulze to December 31, 2016. We have Shell Oil Company Foundation taken care to ensure the accurate Carol and Michael Stamatedes recognition of our donors. If an Jeaneen and Tim Stastny error or omission does occur, we Sally and Robert Thomas Trust apologize and hope you will bring June Russell and Robert Ulrich it to our attention by contacting Susan and Anthony Walter Emily Brents at (713) 639-4729. Andrea and Bill White

5 HMNS LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS A POWERFUL LEGACY

Longtime Museum volunteers Eleanor and Anonymous Chuck Asaud share their considerable knowledge, Charles and Eleanor Asaud experience and enthusiasm with the Museum’s Anthony P. Banham visitors on a regular basis. Both are Master Docents Susanne and Joel Bartsch and HMNS Guild Members who generously give Ann B. Brinkerhoff their time in many areas of the Museum including Dr. Sarah (Sally) Burtram the Cockrell Butterfly Center and the Morian Hall of Sonya L. Denisuk Paleontology. “We enjoy learning new things, and Mr. Stanley Druck working with the curators and other volunteers,” Dr. Kathleen R. Gibson said Eleanor. The Asauds are also familiar faces at Fred H. Gilmore fundraising events, where they frequently volunteer William C. Hauber to greet guests and make everyone feel welcome. Marilyn Knight Laurie Morian Because of their devotion to HMNS, it wasn’t Diane Krobusek Perez surprising when the Asauds chose to become Agnes M. Short In 1969, Chuck accepted a position at Cameron Iron charter members of a newly-formed planned giving Thomas E. Smith Works which brought him to Houston. He continued society, the HMNS Legacy Society, in 2013. The Lewis E. Ball his work in research laboratories until he retired couple’s decision to remember the Museum in their from Tenneco in 1997. estate plan was yet another way for them to make a 2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES difference at the institution where they already give Retirement brought Chuck and Eleanor closer to the so freely of their time. HMNS. Chuck made Museum history in 2010 when 2017 Officers he became the first male President of the HMNS “The Museum is an important and rewarding chapter Guild. When Ann Brinkerhoff, HMNS Board Member Chairman in our lives. We have made friends here, continued was forming the HMNS Legacy Society Committee, to learn and taken part in meaningful work,” said T. Mark Kelly Chuck was a natural choice for membership. “As Chuck. “The fact that we are able to work together at a scientist, Chuck’s methodical manner was a Vice Chairman the Museum is a nice benefit,” said Eleanor. welcome addition to our group,” enthused Ann. Al Walker “His long-term involvement with the Museum was Chuck and Eleanor met in college and have been also important,” she added. Treasurer partners in life since that time, raising three children Tim Cejka and enjoying fulfilling careers. Eleanor spent 30 Like most important aspects in the Asaud’s life, years as a preschool teacher, giving children a solid the decision to join the HMNS Legacy Society was Secretary and caring educational foundation. a joint one. “We decided that there was no longer S. Reed Morian a need for me to be named as beneficiary in Chuck’s A dedicated scientist, Chuck made significant life insurance policy; I really don’t need it,” said Immediate Past Chair contributions in the aerospace and energy industries Eleanor. “We know that the Museum will put it to Patrick Burk as a metallurgist, developing special products and good use and that makes us happy,” said Chuck. exotic materials. Much of his work was highly HMNS President classified. “At one point I worked in a small If you would like more information about the Joel A. Bartsch laboratory in Cincinnati, Ohio that required me to HMNS Legacy Society and how you can be a part have FBI clearance,” revealed Chuck. “I was working of this special group, please contact Katie Conlan 2017 Executive Committee with nuclear material used to fuel aircraft,” he added. at 713-639-4615 or [email protected]. (Includes Officers) Matthew J. Assiff Ernie D. Cockrell II Joella Mach Janell Nelson Carroll Ray HOUSTON STRONG Shawn Stephens Samuel E. Stubbs AT HMNS Garry Tanner Kelli Weinzierl The devastation of Hurricane Harvey was far- Gene Werlin reaching. Water surged into all parts of our Randa Duncan Williams community, our region and a large part of our state. It was labeled a 1000 year flood, and 2017 Board of Trustees we’re all hopeful that we won’t see the likes Michael Bahorich of such damage for another 1000 years. Tony Banham Andrew Bosarge Harvey’s devastation went beyond Houston’s Carolyn Davis homes, damaging schools and classrooms and Neil Duffin delaying the resumption of classes up to four Mark Ellis weeks. The Museum stepped up to assist from as far away as Idaho and China. We distributed Romelia Favrot families and teachers in need alike. hundreds of notebooks and thousands of pencils Michael E. Frazier and pens, dozens of backpacks and nearly 300 sticks Daniel M. Gilbane From Sept. 5-8, HMNS hosted Camp Harvey, of glue, more than 2,000 crayons and even an easel Randy Hale featuring labs, tours, crafts and free lunch for 240 to 20 different schools and two district collection Marie Hall students who couldn’t go back to school but needed sites. Along the way, teachers thanked HMNS staff Maynard Holt a distraction. An entire week’s worth of camps filled with hugs, smiles and tears and promised that the John Kirksey in less than 12 hours. Parents dropping off their supplies would be put to good use. Richard Loewenstern children responded with many thanks, some Grant McCracken hugs and even a few tears. Hurricane Harvey brought out some of the best David Mincberg qualities in the city of Houston and showed the Derrick Mitchell As other organizations created Camp Harvey(s) strength in our community. HMNS was honored Michael Mithoff out of thin air to occupy the many young minds, to assist those in need. Bill Montgomery the Museum sent Outreach programs to these Melissa Nance camps, free of charge, to further the museum’s Gary Petersen mission and give kids a fun and interactive Bill Pritchard educational experience. Programs focusing on Arthur Seeligson III dinosaurs and arthropods visited six locations, Jeff Shellebarger and saw more than 750 people. Tommy Smith Langston W. Turner Many teachers lost more than personal belongings Andrew L. Waite during the storm; districts were in dire need of Andrea White basic school supplies, so HMNS began collecting John Wilkirson and distributing as teachers’ requests came in. We David Williams set up an Amazon.com wish list with items and Lora Jean Kilroy Wilson solicited donations from visitors to the museum, and we received more than $10,000 worth of school supplies in six weeks. Donations came in from all over Texas (including some HMNS staff) but also 6 members helped HMNS celebrate the opening of 2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE our groundbreaking Wiess Energy Hall 3.0 with an (continued) exclusive preview in November. Looking forward to The President’s Circle is a dedicated donor group 2018, when members will be invited to our newest Trustees Emeriti that sustains the museum through gifts to the in-house exhibition, Death by Natural Causes, Lewis E. Ball Annual Fund. Members receive invitations to private along with several other special events and F. Fox Benton III exhibition previews, tickets to special exhibits, programs. A gift today ensures your invitation William B. Black and Family Flex benefits. to future gatherings. Ann B. Brinkerhoff Brady Carruth In 2017 our President’s Circle members enjoyed Gifts of $2,000 and above the Annual Fund Ernie H. Cockrell preview receptions the touring exhibit, Gladiators: qualify a donor for a President’s Circle membership. George R. Farris Heroes of the Colosseum, and a special screening For more information or to join the President’s Circle, Jason Fertitta of Wortham GST film Amazon Adventure 3D, please contact Emily Brents at 713-639-4729 or Jerry Fields with its producers and director. President’s Circle [email protected]. Joe Foster Alfred C. Glassell, III John Hagale Henry Hamman Forrest Hoglund Throughout 2017, The Curator’s Circle enjoyed Peter Huddleston CURATOR’S CIRCLE an exploratory night dining and preview the John Johnson exhibition, Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum. Truett Latimer Since its establishment in 2012, the Curator’s Additionally, members attended an intimate dinner George Lindahl Circle strives to give major donors contributing and discussion lead by HMNS President, Joel John Lollar to the Museum’s exhibition program, opportunities Bartsch, in the exquisite Cullen Hall of Gems and Ron McMillan for beyond standard experiences. The group was Minerals. Finally, we ended the year with the grand Anne Mendelsohn designed for unique and memorable occasions opening and celebratory dinner honoring the newly Bill Montgomery for those donors who contribute $10,000, or renovated Wiess Energy Hall. Members had an Laurie Morian more, to support the Museum’s exhibition agenda, exclusive first look at the extraordinary re-designed S. Reed Morian recognizing that travelling exhibitions complement Hall lead by the expert designers and engineers Lester Smith the Museum’s permanent collections and help who made it all possible. Thomas Stevens drive attendance, membership sales and expand George W. Strake III Museum programming. Curator Circle members’ influence on the Museum Louis A. Waters is enormous, and valued. For more information on James D. Weaver Events offered to the Curator’s Circle generally joining the Museum’s Curator’s Circle, please contact Rit Webb revolve around current happenings at the Museum, Sveta Darnell at 713-639-4618 or [email protected]. Bill Wheless in an effort to emphasize the results of their support. They range from special speakers, intimate dinners (both at the Museum and in private homes), magic 2017 CURATOR’S shows, viewings in portable planetariums, and pop- CIRCLE MEMBERS up events that provide for things like star-gazing and shark-petting. And of course, the opportunity to be Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Allen III the first-of-the- first to preview special exhibitions. Mr. and Mrs. Fox Benton The list of activities grows each year, and the Mrs. Patricia Breen Museum is investigating travel opportunities Mr. and Mrs. Brady Carruth for the near future! Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cejka Mr. and Mrs. Gary Crum Mr. and Mrs. Platt Davis Mr. and Mrs. John Dugan Mrs. James A. Elkins III Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Elliott Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Mr. Alfred C. Glassell, III Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Graham Mr. and Mrs. David Grimes II Mr. and Mrs. Randall B. Hale Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Hamman Mr. and Mrs. Ned S. Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Huddleston Mr. and Mrs. Russell C. Joseph Curator’s Circle Chairs, Wendi and David Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kades and HMNS President Joel Bartsch Mr. and Mrs. T. Mark Kelly Mr. George Lindahl III Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mach Ms. Martha Magee Mr. Gary Mercer Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mithoff, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. S. Reed Morian Jeanie Kilroy Wilson and Wally Wilson Mr. Joe Pacetti and Mr. Tristan Nieves Mr. and Mrs. William E. Pritchard III Mr. and Mrs. David Pustka Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Reckling Mrs. Leslie Elkins and Mr. Shannon Sasser Patricia Breen, Brady and Zane Carruth Mr. and Mrs. James D. Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Weekley Mr. and Mrs. KC Weiner Mrs. Jeanie Kilroy Wilson and Mr. Wallace S. Wilson

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participated in the 527 Museum’s inaugural PARTNERS IN EDUCATION City of Sugar Land 2017-18 Fort Bend Junior Service League visitors Sensory Friendly Day. Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation $150,000+ HEB Tournament of Champions The Brown Foundation, Inc. Sterling McCall Acura The newly renovated $25,000 - $149,999 $5,000 - $9,999 Burke Baker ConocoPhillips Kinder Morgan Foundation The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation LUKOIL 4.88X Planetarium’s M. D. Anderson Foundation Morgan Stanley of previous resolution The Newfield Foundation Siemens Analytical 8K projection system Vivian L. Smith Foundation Products & Solutions 9 million Strake Foundation pixels boasts an astounding previoulsy $15,000 - $24,999 44 million pixels. Air Liquide $2,500 - $4,999 CFP Foundation Andrew Delaney Foundation The George Foundation Fluor Madison Charitable Foundation The Lubrizol Foundation Youth Education Outreach Phillips 66 Houston Methodist program travels over Sugar Land Hospital $10,000 - $14,999 Momentum BMW America Association of Petroleum 32,000 miles or Geologists Foundation 1.28X around the globe CenterPoint Energy