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LEAVING A LEGACY 2018 PROGRAM AND If you’ve visited the new Fossil Preparation Laboratory EXHIBIT DONORS in the Morian Hall of Paleontology, you’ve probably met Dr. Rikki Raflo. Eight hours a day, five days a week, $1,000,000 + Rikki volunteers her time to the Houston Museum Anonymous of Natural Science. While you can usually find Rikki Walter Oil & Gas Corporation chiseling away at microfossils in the Lab, she can also be found giving tours to students in the Cullen Hall $250,000 - $999,999 of Gems and Minerals, answering questions at the Benton Family Foundation touch cart, showing off her favorite dinosaur, Lane the The Carruth Foundation, Inc. Triceratops, or mentoring volunteers. $100,000 - $249,999 In addition to the time Dr. Raflo dedicates to the The Brown Foundation, Inc. museum, her major financial support has allowed John P. McGovern Foundation HMNS to fulfill a longtime dream of opening the Dr. Rikki Raflo Fossil Preparation Laboratory. Fossil preparation is the removal of matrix to expose fossil specimens $50,000 - $99,999 by mechanical, manual or chemical means. Thanks Fox and Monica Benton to Dr. Raflo’s donation, HMNS can now bring the Foundation field to the Museum’s visitors. ExxonMobil Dr. Rikki Raflo The Hamill Foundation Growing up, Rikki says no one would have guessed On most days, Dr. Raflo is found in the back of the Occidental Petroleum she would be visiting Antarctica or Argentina to learn lab, working to clear out the microfossils embedded Shell Oil Company about dinosaurs. Rikki remembers a time when she in matrix – given the name “Tuffy” by the staff. Using was terrified of them, “when I was young, I was at the dentist-like tools, vinegar, and water, Rikki washes $25,000 - $49,999 Field Museum in Chicago and I had to be carried out and picks away the matrix in an attempt to isolate Allied Integrated Marketing of their Paleo Hall screaming.” the teeth fossils for further examination. The process Lisa Young and Matt Assiff can take weeks and it is no wonder she has spent Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation hundreds of hours volunteering in the Paleo Lab Debra and Albert Cejka since its opening in September 2018. Rikki is also ConocoPhillips working on receiving her Master Docent at HMNS. Andrew Delaney Foundation She has logged over 600 hours at the Museum since The Garden Club of Houston she first became involved in 2016 when she was M. D. Anderson Foundation cajoled into giving dinosaurs a second chance. The Newfield Foundation Phillips 66 In addition to Dr. Raflo’s current involvement with the Vivian L. Smith Foundation Museum, she is a member of the Museum’s planned giving program, Legacy Society. Rikki’s choice to $10,000 - $24,999 include HMNS in her estate plan is yet another Chinhui and Edward Allen III way for her to make a difference at the institution BMC Software where she spends so much of her time. The Gordon A. Cain Foundation Zane and Brady Carruth To read more about the HMNS Legacy Society, please CFP Foundation see page 5, or to learn how you can leave your legacy, Debra and Michael Dishberger please contact Katie Winston at 713-639-4615 or Jenny Elkins [email protected]. Engineers’ Council of Houston The Favrot Fund The George Foundation Annie and Robert Graham HEB Tournament of Champions HMNS Guild Kay and Ned Holmes Kathy and Peter Huddleston Elise and Russell Joseph Mady and Ken Kades Jeanie Kilroy Wilson and Wallace Wilson Kristi and George Lindahl III Joella and Steve Mach Martha Magee Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation Nancy and David Pustka Dr. Rikki Raflo Carroll and Hugh Ray Isla and Thomas Reckling III Glen A. Rosenbaum Union Pacific Foundation IN THIS ISSUE Meg and Richard Weekley PAGE 1: Leaving a Legacy $5,000 - $9,999 PAGE 2: Inside the New Fossil Preparation Lab The Junior League of Houston, Inc. A Welcome for the Philanthropy Vice President Kinder Morgan Foundation PAGE 3: Gala 2018: Jewel of the Nile Morgan Stanley PAGE 4: Gala 2019: WOW: World of Wonder Joe Pacetti and Tristan Nieves 2018 Excellence in Science Luncheon Wanda and Frederick Sdao PAGE 5: A Butterfly Flutter Danielle Forget Shield and Legacy Society Christopher Shield PAGE 6: Catalysts that Cause a Spark! Randa and K.C. Weiner PAGE 7: Donors Circles 2018 PROGRAM AND EXHIBIT DONORS HOW DOES A FOSSIL BECOME EXHIBIT READY? (continued) The newest addition to the Morian Hall of Paleontology has the intention of answering this question for visitors. $1,000 - $4,999 The HMNS Fossil Preparation Laboratory now allows Anonymous Donation a behind the scene look at what happens between the Arup time a fossil is discovered and it is placed on display. Harry S. and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation The new Fossil Preparation Lab, generously supported Syndee and Daniel Howgate in part by Rikki C Raflo EdD and Col. Charles P Raflo Lee Ann Morris and DVM, provides HMNS visitors a real time view of Kevin Jakubenas museum staff and volunteers cleaning, sorting, and Nasa Alumni League, JSC Chapter preparing undiscovered fossils. From behind a large Next Level Urgent Care glass window, future scientists, students, and dreamers Edward and Ellen Randall can observe every detail of the process. Cameras Foundation above the workstation provide up close and personal Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler examination of every chip and chisel, projecting exactly Hailey, PC what the scientist sees though their microscope onto Alicia and Ed Scala large TV monitors. Between exposing and preserving Paleo Lab John Vasquez fossils, the prep team answers questions asked by on “The public sees every bit of a paleontologists’ daily WJ Interests, LLC lookers. Use the press-to-talk intercom system to pick work. We do all kinds of prep work from gently the expert’s brains while they pick away at a 50 million chipping away rock from fossils to even the mounting $500 - $999 year old ammonite! Anonymous Donation of fossils,” Associate Curator of Paleontology, David Anonymous Donation Temple explained. BP DGD Group, Inc. In addition to preparing our exhibits at HMNS, the new Karen and David Johnston, Jr. lab also benefits other institutions. Using 3D printing Thelma and Russell Jones and scanning, HMNS volunteers can “share” fossils LJA Engineering with other paleontologists for their own research, Jim McClellan which creates teaching opportunities within the Adam Mekler paleontology community.

* Gifts received as of January 1, 2018 to The HMNS Fossil Preparation Laboratory is open daily November 7, 2018. We have taken care from 10 am – 5 pm. to ensure the accurate recognition of our donors. If an error or omission does For more information about the Fossil Preparation occur, we apologize and hope you will Laboratory, please visit our website at www.hmns.org bring it to our attention by contacting or call 713-639-4629. Emily Brents at 713-639-4729. Paleo Lab

2018 GALA UNDERWRITERS

Cairo FUELING THE FUTURE: PHILANTHROPY AT HMNS Team Wiess Visitors to HMNS have noticed a lot of changes to our halls, building, and programs over the past decade. Giza From the new Duncan Wing to the massive Wiess Anadarko Energy Hall, the Museum’s expansion has been fueled Jenna and Harris Junell by a major source: our donors. What many of our Randa and Charlie Williams guests might not know is that their beloved Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that receivesno state or Memphis federal funding. Bud Light/Silver Eagle Distributors Chevron So how do we take your donations and turn them into Cherie and Jim Flores impactful programming, special exhibits, new halls, T. Mark Kelly/Vinson & Elkins LLP and building upgrades? Through the hard work of the The Lobb Family Department of Philanthropy. Kathrine G. McGovern The new Vice President of Philanthropy, Amy Chaisson, The Valley of the Kings has been causing quite a reaction since assuming The Cockrell Foundation the position in July. With decades of experience in Scott Freeman fundraising and a background in corporate litigation, Lawrence Family Foundation Amy has raised many millions of dollars for the Kelly and Bill Montgomery Museum during her 11 years at HMNS. Before Laurie and S. Reed Morian entering the non-profit world, Amy worked in medical Kelli and John Weinzierl technology and laboratory medicine. Chemistry was her first passion. Seeing firsthand the impact of Thebes science education in her own life, Amy believes that Anonymous “exposing people, especially children, to the sciences Armadillo Financial Partners and the miracles of the natural world is critical to the Monica and Fox Benton success of our city and our country.” It is this belief Burnett Law Firm that makes Amy and her team work diligently to use Deb and Tim Cejka your contributions to reach and inspire our city’s Carolyn and Platt Davis future explorers and scientists. EnVen Energy Corporation ExxonMobil Corporation Her team’s newest challenge will be to fund the Amy Chaisson, Vice President of Philanthropy Frost Bank expansion and relocation of the Chemistry Hall. Amy Alfred C. Glassell, III is especially excited to engage with the Museum’s Ann and Henry Hamman community of donors to help get this 15,000 square Kathy and Peter Huddleston foot project off the ground. The newest iteration Nick Johnson of the Hall will be called Matter & Motion: From Kristi and George Lindahl Quantum Chemistry to Astrophysics. Amy quipped, Joella and Steve Mach “Just like a really cool chemistry experiment, the Marathon Oil Company promise and the opportunities with this new Hall Oasis Petroleum are bubbling over!” Occidental Petroleum Optcapital, LLC, Mike McGarry, and To learn more about how your donations fuel the E&G Advisors future, visit www.hmns.org/support-hmns. And The Petersen Family for more information on the new Matter & Motion: Potts Law Firm From Quantum Chemistry to Astrophysics, call Amy Pulaski Law Firm at 713-639-4746 or email [email protected]. 2 Reisman Karron Greene LLP Strake Foundation Stratos Medical Review Carolyn and Garry Tanner AnnaLee and Andy Waite Westbound Bank Jeanie Kilroy Wilson and Wallace S. Wilson Woodforest Commercial Banking

HMNS 2018 GALA: Luxor Acclaim Energy JEWEL OF THE NILE Elva and Truett Akin/ Jennifer and Steve Shellist We were honored to have Jenna and Harris Junell, America’s Choice Home Loans and Kay and Brandon Lobb co-chairing the annual Lisa Young and Matt Assiff HMNS Gala, Jewel of the Nile. The night of Luxor-y Carole and Ken Bailey was held on Saturday, March 3rd at HMNS. This year’s Bank of the Ozarks Gala paid homage to the HMNS Hall of Ancient Egypt, Courtney and Bill Toomey/ BB&T and the rich culture and history of the fertile Nile River. Katherine and Edward Bialas/ Susanne and Joel Bartsch, HMNS President Kristie and Kyle Kafka/ Liz and More than 800 guests were greeted by camels as Robert Mann/ Georgia and they were transported back in time to the days of the Michael Piazza/ Meredith and Middle Kingdom. Attendees enjoyed cocktails while Langston Turner they explored our silent auction filled with gems, Jessica and Fred Brazelton/ Susan fossils, minerals, and museum experiences, which and Mike Heldebrand/ Elizabeth would leave Queen Nefertiti speechless. Guests were and Wyatt Hogan/ Susan ushered by royal escorts into the exhibit halls for and David Light/ Christine and a seated dinner fit for a pharaoh, provided by City Shea Morenz/ Leslie and Randy Kitchen. The night concluded with dancing in the Newcomer shadow of the pyramids to the sounds of Inside Out. Ashley and Tab Bryan/Marjorie and Michael Dale/Kristen and We would like to thank our many supporters for their Brian McMackin/ Kelly and Blake monumental gifts to this year’s gala, which raised McWherter/ Macari and Neil over $1.3 million! Funds raised from Jewel of the Nile Potter benefit the Museum’s general operating budget, which Kristen and David Buck/ Deirdre sustains our many programs and fosters a love of and Francis Carr/ Rachel and science and discovery for two million visitors, school Mark Lawrence/ Joy and Edward groups, summer campers, and scouts annually. Randall/ Christine and Chip VanOs Harris and Jenna Junell, Kay and Brandon Lobb, Gala Chairs Cadence Bank The Gordon A. Cain Foundation Zane and Brady Carruth Cattan and Reppert Families Drs. Mary R. Schwartz and David A. Cech Charlie and Evans Christ/ Erin and Boyd Heath/ Natalie and Roy Horlock/Ally and Korsh Jafarnia/ Jackie and Connelly McGreevy Ashley and Sam Cruse/ Nicole and Greg Eidman/ Stacey and Jeff Henningsen/ Trish and Jay Kyle/ Courtney and Christian Christian O’Neil, Lisa Oren, Anne Hamman and O’Neal Greg Eidman Stephen Brolier The Friedkin Group Eleni and Thad Fuller/ Lorie and Jackie McGreevy, Kristen McMackin, Kristi Kincannon, Jenna Junell, Kay Lobb, Lori Herod, Shelley Iglesias Steve Herod/ Shelley and Billy Iglesias/ Katherine and Stewart Jones/ Kristi and Robert Kincannon/ Dr. and Mrs. Michael O’Shell Janita and Garney Griggs/ Jeanne Moses/ Cynthia and Richard Snell/ Suzi and Doug Swanson/ Gail and Ed Withers Hildebrand Fund Holland & Knight LLP Jill and Scott Holstead Insgroup, INC / Liz and Woody Woodard Carol and Ed Junell Tommy Smith and Terry and Tommy Smith Julianne and Chris Kugle Wally Wilson Locke Lord LLP Laurie and Reed Morian Jennifer and Joel Moore OFS Energy Fund, LLC Porter Hedges LLP Real Coders Amy Chaisson and Marlin E. Sandlin, Jr. Sidley Austin LLP/ David Buck/ George Vlahakos Sarah and Gregg Snyder Cynde and Chris Stavros Courtney and Doug Swanson June Russell and Robert Ulrich USI Southwest Mollie and Kent Wallace Traci and John Young

Paleo Dining George and Kristi Lindahl Cleopatra Bottle Service

3 2018 GALA UNDERWRITERS (continued) HMNS 2019 GALA: WOW: WORLD OF WONDER

Please join our Chairs, Susanne and Joel Bartsch, for Aswan our annual gala, WOW: World of Wonder, on Saturday, Sheri and Camp Bailey March 2, 2019. This year’s Gala will honor the Cockrell Lynn Baker and Sam Dinkin Family and The Cockrell Foundation, for their 35 years Molly and Allen Brivic of support. Staci and Hunter Cameron Denic Enterprises By supporting the 2019 Gala, WOW: World of Wonder, Cheryl and Rennie Dover you help educate and inspire the next generation Thomas Jackson of explorers. Harriet and Truett Latimer Anne and Dr. John Mendelsohn Individual tickets start at $500 and tables of 10 at Lainie Gordon and David Mincberg $5,000. For sponsorship and ticket inquiries, contact Roslyn and Derrick Mitchell Sveta Darnell at 713-639-4734 or [email protected]. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Smith Katie and Bobby Stanton Eloise and James Taussig Susan and Andrew Truscott Carol and Carl Vartian Kay Lee and Gene Werlin 2018 EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE AWARDS Laura and Bill Wheless The 2018 Excellence in Science Luncheon was an all-star event held on November 6th at River Oaks Contributors Country Club. Guests enjoyed listening to the Ruthie and Gene Burrus President of the Houston Astros, Reid Ryan. Just Staci and Hunter Cameron back from the playoffs, Reid Ryan gave a play-by-play Gina and Colby Crenshaw of the math behind winning a World Series. HMNS Hilda and Greg Curran would like to thank the General Managers (Co-Chairs): Leisa and Andrew Dillon Andrew Bosarge, David Frankfort, Randy Hale, Kevin Pepper and W. Ashley Edens Lilly, Bill Montgomery, Reed Morian, and Tom Roupe Courtney and Jason Fertitta for knocking it out of the ballpark. Nancy and James Gordon Cari and John Griggs Each fall the Museum recognizes two high school Kirksey and Cecilia Hankamer students and two teachers who have distinguished Martha House themselves among their peers in the pursuit of Brenda and Brad Jones STEM education at our annual Excellence in Science Laura and Steve Jones Luncheon. Selected through a review process, with Marie Louise and David Kinder applicants from the greater Houston area schools, Steven Kherkher these students and teachers exemplify the Museum’s Amy and Gentry Lee mission. Through the generosity of the board of Lexitas Legal trustees of The Cockrell Foundation, an endowment Megan and John Lovoi was established at the Houston Museum of Natural Kim and Scott Martin Science to recognize the contributions of teachers Bill and Christie McCartney and students who excel in science education. Ginni and Richard Mithoff Jennifer and Jimmy Murchison HMNS is grateful to all our donors and participants Katherine and William Phelps for their astronomical support! Barbara and Corby Robertson, Jr. Reid Ryan, President of the Houston Astros Beth and Chase Robison Aimee and Wynne Snoots Martha Ann and Byron Snyder Karen and Harry Susman White Family Foundation/Andrew and Stacey White

2018 ANNUAL FUND DONORS

$100,000 + Chevron Cullen Foundation

$50,000 - $99,999 Apache Corporation ConocoPhillips The Hamill Foundation John P. McGovern Foundation Phillips 66 The Powell Foundation Alex Jones, Emily Marshburn, Reid Ryan, Edward Li, Joel Bartsch, and Debbie Harris $25,000 - $49,999 Aramco Marathon Oil Company Southwestern Energy Sterling-Turner Foundation T.L.L. Temple Foundation

$10,000 - $24,999 Michael and Rebecca Cemo Foundation The Crain Foundation Ann and Randy Fowler Frost Bank Palmer Foundation William E. and Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable Trust Evelyn Frensley Scholarship for Outstanding Wilhelmina C. Robertson Excellence in Science or PwC Achievement in Science or Mathematics Mathematics Teaching Awards

Edward Li, Clear Lake High School, CCISD Alex Jones, Horn Elementary, HISD Emily Marshburn, Stratford High School, SBISD Debbie Harris, St. Francis Episcopal School, Houston 4 $5,000 - $9,999 Stacy and John Wilkirson A BUTTERFLY FLUTTER 2018 Jimmy C. Dunne Liz and Woody Woodard ExxonMobil Edith and Robert Zinn This past February, families and friends gathered throughout The Harriet and Stuart Grossman Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Cockrell Butterfly Center Marie and Gray Hall $500 - $999 and courtyard for the annual A Butterfly Flutter children’s event. Kathy and Peter Huddleston Carol and A.L. Ballard Mary Ann Newman Jo and Bernard Benson Thanks to the wonderful 2018 chairs, Alex and Bobby Stillwell, Sandra Wilkens Mary and Richard Callaway and Katie and Robby Zorich, HMNS raised over $33,000! Three Leewood and Thomas Woodell Cheryl and Carl Carlucci hundred guests enjoyed the butterfly center, arts and crafts Parrish Erwin activities, face painting, and insect petting zoo. $1,000 - $4,999 Elena and Dodd Hackman Abuso Catering Company Teruhiko Hagiwara Nancy Allen Ann and Arthur Jones A BUTTERFLY FLUTTER 2019 Mary and John Arensdorf Jennifer and Chris Laporte Donna and Mike Bahorich Jonathan Parker Spread your wings and fly to HMNS on Saturday, February 23, Carol Baker Lynn and Alex Rosas 2019 for the next A Butterfly Flutter. Enjoy our complimentary Carol and Stephen Banks Barbara and Louis Sklar mimosa bar while your little “caterpillar” flies through a fun-filled J.D. Bartell Anita and Bill Smith morning of papilio activities. Funds from A Butterfly Flutter benefit Anna Mae and Victor Beghini Terry and Tommy Smith the operating budget of the Cockrell Butterfly Center and education Sudha Bidani Jerry Ann Woodfin-Costa and programs at HMNS. The 2019 A Butterfly Flutter Chairmen, Jennie Bowen Foundation Victor Costa and Doug Getten and Laura and Jamie Weaver, hope you will Jane and Edward Braun Erla and Harry Zuber migrate to the Museum to support the best butterfly center in Maria Brewer the Southwest! The Bunchberry Foundation * Gifts received as of January 1, 2018 to Mary R. Schwartz and David A. November 7, 2018. We have taken care To be a part of the excitement please contact Sveta Darnell at Cech to ensure the accurate recognition of our donors. If an error or omission does 713-639-4734 or [email protected] Anna and Frederick Charlton occur, we apologize and hope you will City Kitchen LLC Photos by Priscilla Dickson. bring it to our attention by contacting Nancy and Sam Conner Emily Brents at 713-639-4729. Debby and Ralph Cunningham Ruth and Walter Dishberger Deborah and Marshall Dujka Annual Fund 2017 Donors Anne and Charles Duncan Nancy Fischer Harriet and Joe Foster $25,00 to $50,000 Michael and Janet Fourticq John P. McGovern Foundation Beverly and Michael Frazier T.L.L. Temple Foundation Kerry Galvin Ella and Emma Tramuto Bobby and Alex Stillwell Cindy and Bill Geiser $10,000 to $24,999 Marilynne and Fred Gorman Susanne and Melbern G. Jean and Donald Gray Glasscock Lou Ann and Milton Gray Palmer Foundation Patricia and Greg Hazlett Albert and Ethel Herzstein $5,000 to $9,999 Charitable Foundation Melza and F.T. Barr Carolyn and Bill Holland Susanne and Joel Bartsch Carrie Horne Andrew Bosarge Houston Methodist Sugar Land The Gordon A. Cain Foundation Hospital Ann and Henry Hamman Adrienne and Larry Jacobson Joan and Marvin Kaplan Virginia and John Joiner Diana McSherry and Patrick Poe Nicole, Alex, and Mary Langham Potter, Katie and Robby Zorich Gaye and John Kelsey William E. and Natoma Pyle Roxy Katz Paulie Young, Sofia and children Darnell, Kendall Potter Anne Kinder Harvey Charitable Trust Candy and Tom Knudson Keith and Mattie Stevenson Lawanda and Edward Laase Foundation Kathleen and Randall Lake Joni and Neal Lane $2,000 to $4,999 CREATE A LEGACY AT HMNS Harriet and Truett Latimer Carol and Bruce S. Appelbaum Pamela Lea Lee and Robert J. Ardell Board member Ann Brinkerhoff announced in 2012 the Joyce and Robert Levine Gaynor and Anthony Banham HMNS Legacy Society designed to honor individuals who provide Cynthia and Richard Loewenstern Clarruth A. Seaton-Barriault and for the Museum through planned gifts. “We are pleased to Marilyn Lummis Arthur G. Barriault provide this opportunity to recognize the thoughtful individuals Bruce Lundstrom Janice Barrow who make the type of gift that many times is reserved for family Kristine and John Maclay Bridgewater Associates, LP and close friends,” said Ann. She was instrumental in recruiting Karri and Joey Mahmoud Marcie and David A. Bristol current and former Board and Guild members to the Legacy Christy and William Manuel Virginia A. Clark Society Committee to set guidelines for membership, define Judy and Kenneth Margolis Judy and Arthur Coen benefits and encourage their peers to join. “I was so honored to David Peavy and Stephen OP Decker Memorial Foundation lead a group of like-minded individuals who share a love of and McCauley Connie and Eric Estopinal commitment to the Museum,” said Ann. Nora and John McGowan Marisa Frazier Melange Catering Lainie Gordon and David Mincberg Members of the HMNS Legacy Society receive exclusive Melcher Charitable Foundation The Fruehauf Foundation benefits for their visionary gifts including invitations to special Margaret and Robert Mihalo Herzstein Charitable Foundation exhibition receptions, and recognition in Museum publications. Lainie Gordon and David Mincberg Huffington Foundation Patricia and Jerry Oliver Karol Kreymer and Robert Card Individuals who provide for the Museum in the following ways The Post Oak School Harriet and Truett Latimer are welcome and eligible for HMNS Legacy Society membership: Glen A. Rosenbaum Walter Light Brenda and Mansel Rubenstein Linda and Robert Mullins • Name the Museum as a beneficiary in their will. Linda and Jerry Rubenstein Martha Peterson • Designate the Museum as a beneficiary of retirement assets including Clive Runnells The Post Oak School an IRA, 401(k), 403 (b) or other pension plans. Amy Chaisson and Marlin E. Fairfax and Risher Randall • Donate a life insurance policy to the Museum or simply name it Sandlin, Jr. as a beneficiary. Maria Shaw Mary Margaret and Russ Schulze • Create a charitable trust with the Museum. Blakeley and William Smith Agnes and Lindsey Short • Establish a charitable gift annuity through the Museum. Bette and Ralph Thomas • Promise a gift of artifact(s) that the Museum has agreed to accept. Sue and Lester Smith Carol and Carl Vartian • Provide a future gift from a private foundation that honors an Sally and Robert Thomas Betty and M.C. Bill Walker individual as a lifelong supporter. Ginya and Clayton Trier Mequet and David Werlin June Russell and Robert Ulrich Kay Lee and Gene Werlin To enroll in HMNS Legacy Society, contact Katie Winston Adrienne and Timothy Unger Lisa and Daniel Wiecynski at 713-639-4615 or [email protected]. Gift details are not Rachael and Jason Volz Bobbie and Herman T. Wilson required; however any information that you wish to share will Millicent and R. Paul Wear, Jr. be held in strictest confidence. Carolyn and Richard Weiss Laura and Bill Wheless 5 Annual Fund 2017 Donors (continued) CATALYSTS THAT CAUSE A SPARK! For five years HMNS’ Young Professional group, $500 to $1,999 HMNS Catalysts, have been mixing things up and Donna and Michael Bahorich causing a major reaction! We sat down with two Carol and Stephen Banks of our Steering Committee members, Christine Susan and Ron Blankenship Dubbert and Ben Clemenceau, to see what they love Anna Charlton most about the Museum and the group they have Lana and Stewart Cureton helped to grow. Marie and Steve Evnochides Finger Foundation Can you share your first or an early experience you Nancy Fischer had at HMNS? Lauren Gardner Charles Gregory Christine: HMNS is weaved into the fabric of my Maarit and William Harp childhood memories - from attending Space Cadet Pamela and James Harris camp in the summer, to going to special exhibits Jason Hurley with my mom (Dead Sea Scrolls, The Lord of the William Insull Rings Exhibition, and the Vikings exhibit to name a Joyce Lindler few). My sharpest memories start in the summer of Klinka and John Lollar 2008, when I became a Moran Ecoteen. I was able Sally and Dennis Loner to join the ranks of high school summer volunteers Audrey and Robert MacLean and help out in the summer camps as well as Carson and Arthur Seeligson, III interact with the public with the touch carts and hall Elizabeth and Russell Sellen tours. This honor meant the six of us chosen were Janet and H.J. Springer able to pick an artifact that would be donated to Jeanie Kilroy Wilson and the Museum in our name. We poured over several Wallace Wilson items, but eventually agreed upon the beautiful shrimp fossil in the picture below. The Morian Hall of * Gifts received as of November 2017 to Paleontology was still in the initial ground breaking December 31, 2017. We have taken care phases at the time. In 2012, when the exhibit finally to ensure the accurate recognition of opened, we finally got to see our shrimp installed! our donors. If an error or omission does occur, we apologize and hope you will Why did you join Catalysts and the HMNS Catalyst bring it to our attention by contacting Steering Committee? Emily Brents at 713-639-4729. Christine: I joined Catalyst because I wanted to continue to support the Museum and meet fellow like-minded individuals. When I learned about HMNS Legacy Society Members the Steering Committee, I was excited to serve in that capacity. The Museum is an important part Anonymous of my life and I want to support it as much as it’s Charles and Eleanor Asaud supported me over the years. Lewis E. Ball Anthony P. Banham Ben: I’m a firm believer that you get out of a city Susanne and Joel Bartsch or community what you put into it. As a child my Ann B. Brinkerhoff parents had an “activity jar” with hundreds of little Dr. Sarah (Sally) Burtram folded pieces of paper in it. Each weekend we’d Sonya L. Denisuk do a random draw, and my brother and I always Mr. Stanley Druck hoped mom would pick the “HMNS” slip. For all Benjamin Clemenceau Dr. Kathleen R. Gibson the fun and great memories this Museum gave me Fred H. Gilmore I wanted to give back. I felt that joining the Steering Ben: Anyone passionate about the museum and William C. Hauber Committee was a great way to help encourage new Marilyn Knight eager to support it as it grows should join! The Laurie Morian generations of donors and participants. Houston is member benefits are great, and it’s a great way to Diane Krobusek Perez growing in size and offerings, and I’d like to help the meet people. More importantly though, the money Dr. Rikki Raflo Museum follow that same trajectory however I can. goes to a good cause. I think the mission of the Agnes M. Short HMNS is invaluable to Houston, and by joining Thomas E. Smith What has been your favorite Catalyst event? you’re helping further that cause. Ben: I have great memories from the first kickoff event, but I think a favorite of mine would be one of the first What impact do you think Catalysts could have at 2018 Board of Trustees Gem Hall parties we had. The party spilled out of the HMNS? Gem Hall to the upper level of the atrium just outside. Ben: I think with our numbers we’ve got reach. I’m 2018 Officers We had great food, crafts and activities, a hilarious confident the Catalysts can become a real force magician, and so many more things to see and do. It in developing new, young patrons. Many of our really felt like a proper celebration of HMNS, its great Chairman Catalysts have valuable input, and are a part of collections, and its engaging personnel. T. Mark Kelly Houston’s latest spike in growth. They’re in-touch, and ready to help the Museum grow too. Vice Chairman Why should people join Catalysts? Al Walker Christine: Because it’s fun! My friends and I always For more information about joining Catalysts, look forward to each Catalyst event. You get to eat, please visit our website at www.hmns.org/catalysts Treasurer drink, see your friends, make some fun crafts, and or contact Jessica Weatherholt at 713-639-4616 or Tim Cejka learn something new. Hard to beat an exciting night [email protected]. like that! Secretary S. Reed Morian

HMNS President Joel A. Bartsch

2018 Executive Committee (Includes Officers) Matthew J. Assiff Ernie D. Cockrell II Joella Mach Carroll Ray Shawn Stephens Garry Tanner Kelli Weinzierl Gene Werlin Randa Duncan Williams

2018 Board of Trustees Michael Bahorich Tony Banham Andrew Bosarge Christine Dubbert 6 In 2019 gifts of $2,500 and above the Annual Fund Carolyn Davis PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE qualify a donor for President’s Circle benefits Neil Duffin Mark Ellis (FMV $267). For more information or to join the Romelia Favrot The President’s Circle is a dedicated donor group President’s Circle, please contact Emily Brents at that sustains the museum through gifts to the Michael E. Frazier 713-639-4729 or [email protected], or visit www. Daniel M. Gilbane Annual Fund. HMNS and its mission depend on hmns.org/annualfund. Randy Hale the commitment of our devoted donors. President Marie Hall Circle donors receive invitations to private Maynard Holt exhibition previews, tickets to special exhibits, and John Kirksey Family Flex benefits. Richard Loewenstern Grant McCracken President’s Circle gifts support: David Mincberg Derrick Mitchell • Programs for youth that are rich in STEM (Science, Michael Mithoff Technology, Engineering and Math) content Bill Montgomery • Free and low-cost field trips for school groups Melissa Nance Gary Petersen • Free admission to the Museum’s extensive Bill Pritchard permanent collection of two million rare and Arthur Seeligson III beautiful objects on Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Jeff Shellebarger • Unique special exhibits that feature major works of Tommy Smith scientific and cultural interests which complement Langston W. Turner the Museum’s permanent exhibition Andrew L. Waite • State-of-the-art Giant Screen 3D films that allow the John Wilkirson audience to experience new environments from David Williams outer space to the deep sea Lora Jean Kilroy Wilson

In 2018 our President’s Circle donors enjoyed Trustees Emeriti preview cocktail receptions for our newest in-house Lewis E. Ball exhibition, Death by Natural Causes, as well as the F. Fox Benton III touring exhibits, Message in a Bottle and Knights. Ann B. Brinkerhoff Brady Carruth In November, our President’s Circle donors and Ernie H. Cockrell their families celebrated the unveiling of our annual George R. Farris Trains Over Texas display. Jason Fertitta Jerry Fields Joe Foster Alfred C. Glassell, III John Hagale Henry Hamman Brady and Zane Carruth Forrest Hoglund Peter Huddleston John Johnson Truett Latimer George Lindahl John Lollar Ron McMillan Anne Mendelsohn Bill Montgomery Laurie Morian S. Reed Morian Lester Smith Thomas Stevens George W. Strake III Louis A. Waters James D. Weaver Rit Webb Bill Wheless

Glen Rosenbaum and Rita Leader at Trains Over Texas President’s President’s Circle Reception 2018 Curator’s Circle Members Circle reception Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Allen III Mr. and Mrs. Fox Benton Mrs. Patricia Breen Mr. and Mrs. Brady Carruth at the Morian Hall of Paleontology. Members had Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cejka CURATOR’S CIRCLE an exclusive first look at the new Fossil Preparation Mr. and Mrs. Gary Crum Mr. and Mrs. Platt Davis Lab inside the Hall with Associate Curator of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dishberger Since its establishment in 2012, the Curator’s Circle Paleontology, David Temple. strives to give major donors contributing to the Mr. and Mrs. John Dugan Mrs. James A. Elkins III Museum’s exhibition program, opportunities far Curator Circle members’ influence on the Museum Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Elliott beyond standard experiences. The group was is enormous, and valued. For more information on Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. designed for unique and memorable occasions for joining the Museum’s Curator’s Circle, please contact Mr. Alfred C. Glassell, III those donors who contribute $10,000, or more, to Sveta Darnell at 713-639-4734 or [email protected]. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Graham support the Museum’s exhibition agenda, recognizing Mr. and Mrs. David Grimes II that travelling exhibitions complement the Museum’s Mr. and Mrs. Randall B. Hale permanent collections and help drive attendance, Mr. and Mrs. Ned S. Holmes membership sales and expand Museum programming. Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Huddleston Mr. and Mrs. Russell C. Joseph Events offered to the Curator’s Circle generally Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kades revolve around current happenings at the Museum, Mr. T. Mark Kelly Mr. and Mrs. John M. Kirksey in an effort to emphasize the results of their support. Mr. George Lindahl III They range from special speakers, intimate dinners Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mach (both at the Museum and in private homes), viewings Ms. Martha Magee in portable planetariums, and pop-up events that Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mithoff, Jr. provide for things like star-gazing and shark-petting. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Montgomery And of course, the opportunity to be the first-of-the- Mr. and Mrs. S. Reed Morian first to preview special exhibitions. The list of activities Mr. Joe Pacetti and Mr. Tristan Nieves grows each year, and the Museum is investigating Mr. and Mrs. William E. Pritchard III travel opportunities for in the near future! Mr. and Mrs. David Pustka Dr. Rikki Raflo In 2018, the Curator’s Circle enjoyed a wonderful Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Ray Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Reckling evening dining and previewing the exhibition, Mr. and Mrs. James D. Weaver Death by Natural Causes, an intimate dinner, and a Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Weekley monumental surprise led by HMNS President, Joel Mr. and Mrs. KC Weiner Bartsch, in the exquisite Cullen Hall of Gems and Curator’s Circle Chairs, Windi and David Grimes and HMNS Mrs. Jeanie Kilroy Wilson and Mr. Minerals. They ended the year with an in-depth look President Joel Bartsch Wallace S. Wilson 7 POSTMASTER: 5555 Hermann Park Drive Dated material Non-Profit Org. enclosed. U.S. Postage Houston, Texas 77030 Please deliver IMMEDIATELY! PAID Houston, Texas Permit No. 6371

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new artifacts and specimens visitors participated in the were added to our collections. 527 Museum’s Sensory Friendly Day.

The Wortham Giant Each year we welcome Screen Theatre over 5,000 The Cockrell Butterfly Center annually mesmerizes school buses, equaling is home to over 200,000 guests, enough to 4 Chichen Itza pyramids fill up the stands of in volume 50,000 butterflies each year 4 Colosseums

Youth Education Outreach program travels over 32,000 miles

32,000 miles 24,874 miles 108 Offered sheep eyeballs are 1.28X dissected by young scientists around the globe during our summer 108 Adult Education Xploration camps programs HMNS IN 2018