2006-2007 Annual Report - Children`s Museum of Evansville

cMoe
A Year of Firsts
Annual Report 2006-2007
Louis J. Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville
Dear Friends:
Childhood is full of many exciting “firsts” – first words, first
day of school, first ride on a bicycle. Such milestones are
central to our development and growth.
cMoe experienced many great firsts this past fiscal year as we
began a new chapter in our ongoing commitment to inspire a
community of lifelong learners. The Museum introduced a number of
new exhibits, engaging programs and innovative partnerships after opening
its doors September 29, 2006.
We welcomed children and their families from throughout the Tri-State
region and connected with underserved families from various backgrounds.
Attendance exceeded expectations, and the demand for field trips and other
programs has proven the critical need within the Tri-State for cMoe’s engaging
and informal learning environment.
This first year has allowed cMoe to become an integral part of many households and schools. We consider it a
great honor and privilege to share in the lives of each and every family and classroom. Each day we look
forward to welcoming new guests and greeting new friends, as well as seeing the familiar faces of our return
visitors.
We wish to offer our most heartfelt thanks to our donors who understand the importance of childhood
and ensure the Museum’s continued work. By investing in cMoe’s exhibits, programs and initiatives, you are
impacting the lives of children while strengthening family and community bonds. This report highlights the
Museum’s growth and impact in the first year of new life. Please join us in looking back on the fiscal year with
pride and looking forward to our future of deepened impact for children and families in our community and
beyond.
Sincerely,
Amy Kolleck
President, cMoe Board of Directors
Photo Courtesy of
Erik Photographic
December Warren
Executive Director
Louis J. Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)
P.O. Box 122, Evansville, IN 47701
22 S.E. Fifth Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Telephone: 812-464-cMoe
Fax: 812-477-4339
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Our History
In 1990, the Junior League of
Evansville, under the leadership of
Karen Donovan Magan, envisioned
a signature project where children
could learn through interactive
educational experiences. Their
dreams became reality when the
Hands On Discovery Children’s
Museum opened in 1994. The
Museum quickly established itself
as a sought-after destination for
families, field trips and birthday
parties. However, the need for a
larger and professionally-developed
children’s museum became clear
when over 3,000 students had to be
turned down during the 2003-2004
school year due to a lack of space.
The Tri-State community expressed
interest and support for a new
museum. In November 2004,
Hands On Discovery permanently
closed in order to focus on an
intense Capital Campaign and
renovations for the new museum.
The community confirmed
their expressed interest through
unprecedented support, generous
grants, donations and gifting of the
former Central Library.
Multiple forums were held during
the two years of construction to
allow teachers, parents and children
to contribute ideas regarding the
new museum, making it a true
community organization. The
Capital Campaign concluded with
a tally exceeding $6.2 million. On
September 29, 2006, after hard
work and careful planning, the
Louis J. Koch Children’s Museum
of Evansville, fondly referred to
as cMoe, opened its doors to the
public!
Our Mission Statement
To spark the curious minds and imaginations of children
and their families through dynamic exhibits, programs
and activities.
Our Core Values
• We believe in children.
We promote and contribute to a network of resources that
support the development of children, youth and families. We
strive to inspire our youth to become leaders and productive
citizens.
• We value learning through play.
We believe in education for ourselves and for all whom we
serve. We aim to inspire children to develop and embrace
the lifelong habits of creative expression, critical thinking,
innovative problem-solving and solid decision making.
• We value family.
We believe in the power of family learning. We provide a rich
set of playful exhibits and collaborative experiences in a safe
and welcoming museum space. We foster dynamic family
learning experiences.
• We are professional.
We strive to learn and meet the highest standards of
excellence. We are intentional and disciplined in our actions.
• We are obligated to be good stewards of our resources.
We are and continue to be an organization that is fiscally
responsible and nurtures talent and passion for children’s
learning and development.
“It was the best day
of my life!”
~Jordan, age 10
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Exhibit Highlights
cMoe opened in Fall 2006 in the renovated former Downtown Central Library building with 18,000 square feet of
exhibits. The Museum hosts four main galleries plus a multimedia space entitled the Freedom Gallery. Exhibits
were designed in response to the state curriculum and educational standards for Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois.
In addition to the distinct galleries, cMoe has a number of exhibits and experiences throughout the Museum
including a playable laser harp near our gift shop, a historic dollhouse and a unique, interactive introduction to
the statements and legacy of Mark Twain. Highlights of the dynamic galleries can be found below.
Freedom Gallery
The focus of the Freedom Gallery is freedom of expression. It is a multimedia space which includes a performance stage for storytellers, small
musical groups and other performance artists.
Work Smart
The Work Smart Gallery focuses on engineering skill development
and the freedom to build and create. The exhibits in this gallery give
children an inside view into the technical and mechanical side of our
world. In this gallery, children have the opportunity to estimate their
weight and construct a bridge. In addition, the deconstruction tables offer
a variety of activities that focus on problem solving.
Live Big
In the Live Big Gallery, children explore the human body in a space that promotes the freedom to make choices.
Activities in this gallery include opportunities to explore the senses, test reaction time, get a true perspective on
the phenomenal length of the small intestine and much more.
Speak Loud
Children naturally gravitate toward the creative arts in their everyday play. The Speak Loud Gallery encourages
children to dramatize a familiar story, play instruments from around the world (and their own backyard) and
express their feelings through the creative arts.
Quack Factory
Water play, development of gross and fine motor skills and working toward
a common goal are all found in the Quack Factory. This exhibit, spanning
2 1/2 floors in the Museum, allows children the opportunity to investigate
water movement, force and motion, as well as how pulleys and other simple
machines help make work easier.
cMoe’s First Temporary Exhibit
cMoe welcomed its first temporary exhibit Memorial
Day weekend 2006. Bones: An Exhibit Inside You,
developed by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis,
demonstrated to children what bones in animals look like.
Similar in nature to cMoe’s other hands-on exhibits, Bones transformed the lobby
and Freedom Gallery through September 16, 2007. Signs for Bones were in both
Spanish and English. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens and cMoe partnered
to present scavenger hunts at both locations for children to learn new facts about
animals and their bones.
Photo Courtesy of
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Erik Photographic
Children are Born Learning
cMoe’s programs serve as an educational and cultural resource for families, schools, educators and local
communities in a variety of fun and innovative ways. From our daily field trips to our seasonal camps, the
Museum’s programs offer a number of opportunities to advance a child’s natural curiosity and love for learning.
Field Trips
cMoe field trips provide informal learning experiences that complement classroom instruction. Educational
experiences at cMoe include programming in science, math, health, fine arts and language arts, as well as a
strong emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking. Two types of field trips are available to groups from
schools, organizations, preschools and day care facilities. The first is an Explorer Field Trip that enables children
to explore the Museum on their own and interact with the hands-on exhibits. The second is a Focused Field
Trip, which adds an experiential learning workshop that expands on concepts integrated in the Museum exhibit
environments. Due to generous gifts from our community, cMoe is able to offer scholarships to schools and
organizations that serve children in need.
Camps
cMoe offers a full range of camps during the summer and one week of camp during
spring break. Weekly themes in the summer for children aged 6-11 included Mad
Scientist Lab, Art Extravaganza, World Traveler, Gadgets and Gizmos, cMoe Inventor and
On the Air. Half-day summer camps for children aged 4-6 included Let’s Pretend and
Creature Features. Scholarships for local agencies that serve children in need provided
camp opportunities for children who otherwise would not be able to attend.
Toddler Classes
Toddlers have a special place at cMoe, and two areas in the Museum are dedicated
to our youngest visitors and their special adults. The Work Smart Gallery hosts
an area where children aged 5 and under can build Lego structures, participate
in dump and fill activities at the sand table and construct the walls to their very
own house! In Drip Drop Spot, located in the Speak Loud Gallery, children
aged 3 and under practice gross motor skills or snuggle up on the couch for
a story. Special programs during the fiscal year included Toddler Tunes, Read to
Me and Move It! Each weekly program during the school year emphasized the
importance of parents and children learning together. Toddler Tunes presented
activities to nurture the development of the very young child through music. Read to
Me introduced age-specific literature. Move It! gave young children the opportunity to practice valuable
movement activities in a safe environment.
Weekend Programs
Weekends at cMoe were filled with special events and activities! The first Saturday of the month introduced
Weather Wonders by the 14WFIE Storm Team and Past Times, Past Tunes with MaryAnne Mathews. Area artists
were showcased on the second Saturday of the month, and children were invited to try the new art medium
as well. On the third Saturday of the month, area scientists visited to present hands-on science activities and
experiments. Community health partners presented healthy habits and living on the fourth Saturday of the
month. Every Sunday spotlighted a performing artist—either by kids or for kids.
Free Family Fun Night
The first Thursday of each month presented a fun-filled evening with Free Family Fun Night from 5-8 p.m., made
possible by St. Mary’s Medical Center. Not only was the Museum open late (and for free!), partners from St. Mary’s
also presented fun health activities and programs throughout the evening. cMoe and St. Mary’s are proud to
continue this program this fiscal year.
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Attendance for Fiscal Year 2007 (Oct. 1, 2006-June 30, 2007)
Camps: 0.2%
Rentals: 5%
Field
Trips: 19%
Birthday
Parties: 6%
Admissions: 51%
Free: 7%
Admissions: 37,163
Member Visits: 8,913
Free Admissions: 5,402
Birthday Parties: 4,125
Field Trips: 14,033
(813 Free Field Trips due to Helping Hands Scholarship Fund)
(257 Free Field Trips for Children with Special Needs)
Camps: 126
(41 Camp Scholarships)
Rentals: 3,737
Total: 73,499
In addition:
Late Night at the Museum: 148 attendees
cMoe Discovery Dash 2007: 145 children registered
Member Visits: 12%
“I could feel my brain
getting bigger.”
“I never knew learning could
be so much fun.”
~Sara, age 6
~Benjamin, age 7
Community Partnerships
cMoe is proud to collaborate with a number of organizations from the Tri-State. These unique partnerships
enable children to engage in hands-on learning, deepening the impact on their future. Some of cMoe’s community partnerships included:
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African American Choral Ensemble
African American Museum
American Diabetes Association
Boom Squad, Inc.
Carver Strings
Children’s Center for Dance Education
D’Alto Studio of Performing Arts
Early Childhood Development
Coalition
EVSC/PEF Summer Musicals
Evansville Area 4C
Evansville Association for the Blind
Evansville Cancer Center
Evansville Children’s Theatre
Evansville Civic Theatre
Evansville Courier & Press
Evansville Dance Theatre
Evansville Fire Department
Evansville Museum of Art, Science and
History
Evansville Otters
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Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra
Evansville Police Department
Evansville Regional Airport
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Families Adopting Children from
Everywhere
Families Through International
Adoption
Girl Scouts of Raintree Council
Healthier Evansville
Hebron Hoppers
Jet Brass Quintet
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
Museum Alliance of Downtown
Evansville (M.A.D.E.)
Tales & Scales
Warrick County Summer Musical
River City Story Tellers
Rhine Valley Brass
Rowan Tree
Signature School
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University of Evansville
University of Southern Indiana
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office
Vanderburgh Humane Society
YMCA Fit Kids/Fit Families
Youth Resources Teen Advisory
Council
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“cMoe is a tremendous
vehicle for putting into
practice what we know
to be the value of applied
brain science in early
childhood development.”
“Our collaboration
with cMoe has
and continues to
make our shared
commitment to
children even greater.”
Marjorie Soyugenc, Executive Director
The Welborn Baptist Foundation
Deidra Conner, President
Evansville ARC
“cMoe is a wonderful community resource that provides outstanding educational experiences
for our youth. The EVSC is proud of our partnership with this dynamic organization.”
Dr. Vince Bertram, Superintendent
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation
The cMoe Team
Board of Directors
Amy Kolleck, M.A., President, Evansville Speech Therapist (former)
Patrick Koontz, Esq., Secretary, Fifth Third Bank
Toscha Hurm, Treasurer, Fifth Third Bank (former)
Mark Samila, Esq., Past President, Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn
Tara Blessinger, Blessinger Design
Carl Chapman, Vectren
Dr. Dan Diehl, Diehl Evaluation & Consulting Services, Inc.
David Koch, Comfort Financial
Allen Mounts, M.B.A., Old National Bank
Lee Ann Roeder, M.A., Free-lance writer and editor
Rebecca Scheidler, M.B.A., Bristol-Myers Squibb / Mead Johnson Nutritionals
Linda Stocks, Traylor Brothers, Inc.
Bob Zimmermann, Wachovia Securities
Executive Staff
December Warren, M.Ed., Executive Director
Kelley Morgan, M.A., Director of Operations
Danielle Ripperton, M.A., Director of Development & Marketing
Patti Wright, M.A., Director of Education & Experience
Wayne Hurlock, M.S., M.H.A., Director of Finance
Karen Cox, Office Manager & Volunteer Coordinator
Sherri Musgrave, Reservation Specialist
Nathan Scheller, Exhibit & Guest Services Manager
A.J. Beecher, Floor Manager
Brenna O’Connor, Floor Manager
Kristen Wilhelmus-Burns, Floor Manager
Ginny Smith, Education Assistant
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Wisdom Council
Vince and Jill Bertram
Bill and Phyllis Bussing
John and Gail Dunn
Niel and Karen Ellerbrook
Tim and Kay Flesch
Steve and Jah Golsby
Bob and Lisa Jones
Bob and Cindy Koch
Walter Lambert and Sally Rideout Lambert
Tom and Karen Magan
Carol McClintock and Lloyd Winnecke
Marty and Dottie Miller
Mark Pettinga and Gayle Gerling Pettinga
R.J. and Susan Reynolds
Mike and Cappra Vea
Jonathan and Patricia Weinzapfel
Linda White
Finances
The balance sheet below is as of June 30, 2007 and reflects audited financials for the fiscal year. If you have questions regarding the
financials or wish to request a copy, please contact the Museum’s Finance Office at 812-464-2663, ext. 222.
ASSETS
Total Current Assets
Total Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
89,743 Total Liabilities
4,575,748 Total Equity
$4,665,491 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
885,000
3,780,491
$4,665,491
The graphs below indicate the allocation of operating expenses and revenues. Operating revenue is depicted
on the left and operating expenses are depicted on the right. These graphs only depict the operating revenue
during the time period that cMoe was open to the public during the 2006-2007 fiscal year.
Facility Rentals: 4%
Camps: 4%
Other: 1%
Fundraising: 9%
Gift Shop: 4%
Field Trips: 11%
Management/
General: 15%
Birthday Parties: 5%
Admissions: 42%
Gift Shop: 6%
Programs: 72%
Membership: 12%
Contributions: 15%
Operating Revenue
(Oct. 2006-June 2007): $518,214
Operating Expenses
(Oct. 2006-June 2007): $619,042
Revenue was subsidized by a Planned Operating Subsidy from the Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign Information (Nov. 2004-Dec. 2006)
Capital Campaign Income
Pledged
Received
Balance
Line of Credit
$6,209,682 Total Borrowed
$4,835,170 Repayments
$1,374,512 Current Balance
Capital Campaign
Expenses
Building/FFE: 44%
Exhibits: 35%
Salaries/Consultant: 8%
Operating Subsidy: 5%
Endowment: 3%
Other: 5%
$1,300,000
$ 415,000
$ 885,000
The line of credit was uitilized to fund capital and
operating expenditures during the renovations due
to multi-year pledge commitments. cMoe projects
that it will complete repayment of the line of credit by
November 2009. Pledge payments received following
the payoff of the line of credit will be utilized to open
an endowment fund for the Museum. Currently, the
endowment fund is estimated to be $200,000.
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Annual Fund Donors (July 1, 2006-Oct. 1, 2007)
Thank you to our Annual Campaign Donors! The donor list includes those who have made pledge commitments or contributions before October 1, 2007. If
there is an error in our listing, please accept our deepest apologies and notify the Museum’s Development Office at 812-464-2663, ext. 235 so that we may
correct our records.
Trustee's Circle
Marty and Dottie Miller
St. Mary’s Children’s
Craig and Tara Blessinger
Shane and Amy Clements
Dr. Patrick and Mrs. Susan Fouts
GGG Digital Graphics
Jon and Martha Goldman
Visionary
Mrs. Jack Goldman
Koch Foundation, Inc.
Raymond B. Preston Family Robbie and Margie Kent
Beth and John Knapp
Foundation
David and Sharlet Koch
Pettinga Financial Advisors Patrick and Hillery Koontz
Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund V.
Innovator
Labhart, Jr.
The Arts Council of
Michael McFadden Family
Southwestern Indiana
Jim and Mary Kay Muehlbauer
Carl and Kay Chapman
Pat O'Connor and Margaret Clippinger Financial Group
McMullan
Marjorie Donovan
Doug and Marla Rennie
Niel and Karen Ellerbrook
Ryan and Danielle Ripperton
Fifth Third Bank
C.A. and Kate Robinson
Wayne, Julie, Patrick and
Rotary Club of Evansville
Daniel R. Simpson
Alexandra Hurlock
Bob and Linda Stocks
Industrial Contractors, Inc.
Mary P. Topper and Family, Bob, Lisa and Carolyn Jones
John & Ellen Parker,
Junior League of Evansville
Thomas H. and Mandy
Natalie Koch and Eric King
Topper and Stephen Topper
Matt and Amy Kolleck
Tom and Nancy Traylor
Karen and Tom Magan
Jeff and Nancy Trockman
Mead Johnson Nutritionals
December Warren
Old National Bank
Orthopaedic Associates
ProRehab, PC
SIHO
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana
Vectren
Leader
Joe and Jane Annakin
Berry Plastics Corp.
Dan and Erin Diehl
Bill Egli Concrete Construction, Inc.
Robert and Jan Goocher
Gray Cemetary Trust
Dr. and Mrs. David M. Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Korb
Allen and Brenda Mounts
Steve and Jan Page
Rob, Alyssa and Jack Royster
Mark and Tricia Samila
Stanley and Elizabeth Taraska
Erik and Suzette Throop
Advocate
Anonymous
Friend
AIG Matching Grants Program
Andrew and Lea Alcock
Mrs. Kim Alexander
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Ancona
Leroy and Harriet Anderson
Anonymous (2)
Bruce H. and Carol A. Baker
Heather Barr
Jerry and Cindy Benkert
Ray and Cindy Bippus
Betty Boetticher
Dean and Karen Bosler
Sharon and Tim Bray
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred C. Bussing, Jr.
Marie Bussing-Burks and Barry Burks
James and Maribel Callahan
Brian and Allison Comstock
Evansville Day School
Devon and Robin Cook
GE Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Lee and Karen Cox
Mr. and Mrs. Al Danenberg
Joseph and Gina Dauer
Mr. Alfred and Mrs. Margaret
Dennis
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Mr. Sky and Mrs. JJ Eperson
Ellen Esssig
Belle Fahrer
Mary Ellen and Ray Farabaugh
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Franklin
William A. Freeman
Randy and Lori Gary and Family
Nancy H. Gaunt
Mike and Kathryn Gieneart
Katy and Josh Gilberg
Michael Gray Photography
Salem United Pre-School
Robert Hopper
Patrick and Patricia Jackson
Alan and Marilyn Johnson
Gene and Mary Kennard
Jack and Linda Kinkel
Ben and Julie Klipsch
Kevin and Margaret Koch
Paul and Charlotte Kohlman
Lynn Kyle
Ron and Leona Lankford
Diane D. Leitch
Dr. and Mrs. John Marchand
Kevin and Andi Miller
Robert and Janet Milne
Ray and Cynthia Nicholson
Maureen O'Connor
Erin O'Daniel
Ann and Don Partridge
Rexam Closures
Dr. and Mrs. John Pulcini
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Renner
Gail Riecken
Christine Riley
Erik Ripper and Kristin Dannheiser
Mike and Lee Ann Roeder
Lynn and Ned Rule
Jonathan Ruthenburg
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Savia
Ryan and Rebecca Scheidler
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Schreiber
Joab and Jennifer Schultheis
James and Joann Schwentker
Brian and Saundra Server
Chris and Jennifer Slade
Richard and Melinda Sloan
Marjorie Waller Smith
Bill and Marylee Sonntag
Michael and Jennifer Sozio
Ken and Beth Sparks
PEO Sisterhood Chapter BB
Ernest and Nancy Stair
Jim and Pam Stevens
Charley and Beth Storms
Sandra Thompson
Laurel Vaughn
Bill and Mary Ellen Vieth
Paul and Debbie Waters
Doug and Amy Welp
Jamie Wicks
Chris and Gail Wolking
Henry and LaVonne Woodall
Scott Wylie
Jay and Holly Ziemer
Wachovia Foundation Matching Gifts Program
In Memory Of
In Memory of Donald B. Cox
Jean Cox
In Memory of Winifred Islam
Lauren and Ryan Islam
In Memory of Dr. Ed Murphy
Charley and Beth Storms
In Memory of Madeleine Po
Stephanie White
In Memory of Ruth Woodruff
George Woodruff
In Honor Of
In Honor of Carson, Annie
Greene and Anderson Becker
Bo and Lainie Becker
In Honor of Our Grandchildren
Ken and Carolyn Helm
In Honor of Logan and Connor
Hurm
Ron and Toscha Hurm
In Honor of Jim McMurray
Jim and Kathy McMurray
In Honor of Abigail Mullins
Rebecca Webb-Mullins
In Honor of Steven and
Christine Polz
Paul Tieman
In Honor of Ellie Shakun
Anonymous
In Honor of Mary Margaret
Vickers
Mike and Susan Vickers
In-Kind Contributions
Barnes & Noble
Blessinger Design
Colonial Classics
Erik Photographic
Evansville Courier & Press
Evansville Living
Madeleine's
Oaks Printing
People's Furniture & Mattress Outlet
Capital Campaign Donors
Thank you to our Capital Campaign Donors! This listing includes donors who contributed $1,500 or more during the Capital Campaign. If there is an
error in our listing, please accept our deepest apologies and notify the Museum’s Development Office at 812-464-2663, ext. 235
so that we may correct our records.
CIRCLE OF DISTINCTION
City of Evansville
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Koch Foundation
FOUNDERS Arthur R. Donovan Memorial
American General Financial Services
Edward and Mary Anne Fox
GE Plastics
Hafer Associates
Mead Johnson/Bristol-Myers Squibb
Hayes, Powers & Associates
Old National Bank
Industrial Contractors, Inc.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana
Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Vectren
Kahn
Welborn Baptist Foundation
Dan and Nancy Mitchell
Pete and Carrie Mogavero
CHAMPIONS Marjorie and Rahmi Soyugenc
Alcoa Foundation
Charlotte and Gene Warren and Family
Bussing-Koch Foundation, Inc.
Betty Worthington
Deaconess Health System
Holiday Management Foundation
PILLARS The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation
Carl and Kay Chapman and Family
William E. Schmidt Foundation, Inc.
Carolyn Daus
Marjorie D. Donovan
BENEFACTORS Andy and Darlene Goebel
Berry Plastics Corporation
Dan and Kim Hermann
Crescent-Cresline-Wabash Plastics, Foundation
Hilliard Lyons
Niel and Karen Ellerbrook
James and Diane Igleheart
Fifth Third Bank
Matt and Amy Kolleck
Integra Bank
Dr. and Mrs. Mark and Donna Logan and Family
Tom and Karen Donovan Magan
The James and Bonnie McCarty Family
Mr. and Mrs. Burkley McCarthy
The Family of D. Patrick and Rosemary O'Daniel
Marty and Dottie Miller
Mark and Tricia Samila
Mark V. Pettinga and Gayle Gerling-Pettinga
Mr. and Mrs. Leo and Marilyn Schultheis
St. Mary's Medical Center
Southwestern Indiana Oral Health Foundation
GUARDIANS Traylor Bros., Inc.
Dunn Family Trust
West Side Nut Club
Evansville Courier & Press
Steve and Susan Worthington
Philip and Michelle Eykamp
PARTNERS Richard and Rita Eykamp
Brinker's Jewelers
Robert and Judith Griffin & Family
Ron and Helen Christian and Family
James R. and Adelaide H. Duncan Drs. Michael Hoover and Maria Del Rio Hoover
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Korb
Bob, Lisa and Carolyn Jones
Marilyn Lamb
Keller Crescent Co.
Jack and Peggy Lewis
Henry F. Koch Charitable Trust
Mel-Kay Electric Company, Inc.
Stratman's Pharmacy, Inc. Nancy and Tom Traylor
ADVOCATES Lloyd Winnecke and Carol McClintock
Bank of Evansville
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FOUNDING BUSINESSES
Titans
Architectural Renovators
Binary Computer Solutions, Inc.
Blessinger Design
Colonial Classics
Custom Sign & Engineering
D-Patrick Ford
Erik Photographic
Evansville Living
Gray Loon Marketing Group, Inc.
Hulman & Co.
Office Design Center
Regional Title Services
Innovators
BKD Foundation
Farm Boy Food Service
Lensing Wholesale, Inc.
Raben Tire Company, Inc.
Regency Club Apartments
Entrepreneurs
N.M. Bunge, Inc.
Clippinger
Financial Group, LLC
Energy Systems Group
FOP Evansville Lodge 73
Miller Block & Brick Co.
United Bank
Whirlpool Corporation
FOUNDING PARTNERS
Fraternal Order of Police
Evansville Lodge 73—Auxiliary
Leadership Evansville
Optimist Club of Evansville Downtown, Inc.
Vanderburgh County Deputies' Organization
FOUNDING FAMILIES
Diamond Circle
Craig, Tara and Anna Blessinger
Ron and Toscha Hurm
Robbie and Margie Kent
Bob and Cindy Koch
W.A. Koch Family of Santa Claus, Ind.
David and Michele Malitz
Ken and Sandy Rasche
Ronald and Rosalynn Reherman
William Ridgway
Rose and Jim Robertson
Thomas and Sharon Ruder
J.C. "Pete" and Mary Ruthenburg
Richard and Marian Shymanski
Michael and Heidi Slavkin
Bob and Linda Stocks
December Warren
Jeff and Laurie Wilmes
Ruby Circle
Jerry and Cindy Benkert
Richard and Carolyn Bohm
Keith and Suzanne Emge
Randy and Lori Gary
Steve and Jackie Griese
David and Barbara Hazelrigg
Steve and Sally Jennings
John and Beth Knapp
The David and Nancy Koehler Family
Crystal and Kirk Martin
John and Lorie Provost
C.A. and Kate Robinson
Dan and Kathy Schenk
Monica Shakun
Dr. Jerry and Karlena
Winiger
The Wolking Family
Ted and Clare Ziemer
Emerald Circle
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Alcock
Jeffrey and Erin Berger
Jean Denton Brubeck
Shane and Amy Clements
Charles and Barbara Compton
Erik Ripper and Kristin Dannheiser
Michael and Nancy Drake
Ava and Olivia Edwards
Mrs. Jack Goldman
Jon and Martha Goldman
Ron and Sharon Gonzales
Dr. Thomas and Lisa Hastetter
Robert and Kristen Haynie
Wayne and Jewell Henning
Scott, Betsy, Natalie and Ben Hopkins
Wayne and Julie Hurlock
David and Cynthia Jones
Mike, Kathy, Kris, Brian and Matt Kamp
Robbie and Heather Kent
Kirk and Susan Knight
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Patrick, Hillery, Benjamin and Isaac Koontz
John and Sylvia Lawler
Mark Lemond
Matt Lothamer and Anne McLaughlin
Margaret McMullan and Patrick O'Connor
Jeffrey and Kimberly Ossenberg
Christine Riley
Ryan and Danielle Ripperton
Rob and Alyssa Royster
Lance and Carleen Rubel
The Don Shymanski Family
Richard and Melinda Sloan
Judith Stewart
Richard and Pamela Stivers
Andy and Patty Tharp
Bob, Stefanie, Morgan, Madeline and Molly Swallows
Ted and Amy Ubelhor
Jerrold and Patricia Ulrey
Dr. and Mrs. Mell B. Welborn, Jr.
Tony, Crunchy, Rieser and Abbey Wells
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ziemer
The Zimmermann Family
Annual Report 2006-2007
Louis J. Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville
cMoe carries out its mission to the community through sparking the curious minds and
imaginations of children and families in all of its exhibits, programs and activities. During its
inaugural year in a newly renovated historic building, cMoe offered itself to the community
as a true and vital community resource, thanks to the dedication of its Board, staff, volunteers,
Wisdom Council and to the generosity of its dedicated family members and friends.
P.O. Box 122, Evansville, IN 47701 22 S.E. Fifth Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Telephone: 812-464-cMoe Fax: 812-477-4339 www.cmoekids.org