The Nature of Giving• 2016

HMNS Makes Way for an Inner Place for Outer Space

Mission Statement

The mission of the Houston Museum of

Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance

the general knowledge of natural science; to

enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight

in natural science and related subjects; and to

maintain and promote a museum of the first class.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

2016 Gala, Olé! A Night in Old Mexico

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2017 Gala,The Big Bang BallA Butterfly Flutter

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2016 Excellence in Science Luncheon

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Memberships

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Curator’s Circle

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President’s Circle

HMNS Legacy Society

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Wiess Energy Hall 3.0 Update

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There are so many iconic sights and venues in Houston. The Burke Baker Planetarium’s large rounded dome has been a recognizable symbol of this city’s history of innovation and exploration. Once inside, guests are greeted by the Planetarium’s glowing hallways that lead to the Friedkin Theater. HMNS first brought outer space indoors in 1964 with the opening of the Planetarium. Through the years the Planetarium’s cosmic shows have inspired children and adults alike, bringing them to the very edge of the known universe.

After fifty years of service and over 7.5 million visitors, the well-worn seats of the Planetarium were not the only items that needed updating. The Planetarium had lost its sleek, modern edge. The projection system had aged and lacked quality of projection, past the point of repair. Technology had long surpassed the Planetarium. Seeing the need and potential for a complete renova-tion, Joel Bartsch, President of the Museum, and the Board of Trustees began a $2,500,000 campaign, An Inner Place for Outer Space.

Renovations on the Burke Baker Planetarium and Friedkin Theater began after the last film showing in late December 2015 and were complete in early

March. The work was compared to a fire sale…everything must go! The iconic outside dome remained, but the interior changed dramatically. A new inner dome, seats, and projectors were all brought in and assembled in the existing space. The dome has been tilted down, and the rake of the seating increased so that space travelers are now surrounded by what they see.

A giant NanoSeam™ dome, the Radoff Family Dome, provides a pristine backdrop for the new true 8K projection system. The new Radoff Family Dome boasts 50 million pixels, as opposed to 9 million of our old system, with an image ten times brighter and twice the contrast. Now that is a stellar presentation!

Visitors are immersed, literally and figuratively in the new Burke Baker Planetarium experi-ence. It provides an experience far above expectations and we are grateful to the donors who contributed to this cosmic effort:

The Friedkin Group Houston Endowment, Inc. The Radoff Family The Brown Foundation, Inc. The Burke Baker, Jr. Family Kathrine G. McGovern/ McGovern Foundation The Hamill Foundation Dr. Dale Brown and Eleanor Brown Dr. Stephen D. Brown Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable FoundationAvela Corporation (Go dome) Patricia Reiff E-Planetarium Ann S. Thurmond

In addition to their support of the renovation, The Houston Endowment, Inc. provided an additional gift which will allow the Museum to offer Planetarium shows to the public for free, during our free hours on Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. We are grateful for the support and the opportunity show the wonders of space to a greater audience.

As part of our renovation initiative, the Museum is now offering naming opportunities for Planetarium seats! At $2,000 each, this gift will provide a comfy place for future explores of all ages to be inspired. We would like to recognize the following Planetarium seat sponsors:

Amy ChaissonCora Sue and Harry Mach Randa and Charlie Williams

For more information or to sponsor a Burke Baker Planetarium seat, please contact Cindy Geiser at (713) 639-4778 or cgeiser@hmns.org.

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2016 GALA UNDERWRITERS

MEXICO CITY Randa and Charlie Williams

GUADALAJARA The Mach Family

MONTERREYAnadarko Petroleum Corporation

Beth MadisonKathrine G. McGovern

Vinson & Elkins LLP

PUEBLAGina and Dr. Devinder Bhatia/

Drs. Anne and Virek Kushwaha/Amy and Jim Lee

Deb and Tim CejkaThe Cockrell FoundationExxonMobil Corporation

Gibbs & Bruns LLPRidgewood Energy

Bud Light/ Silver Eagle DistributorsKelli and John Weinzierl

TOLUCAGaynor and Tony Banham

Monica and Fox BentonCarolyn and Platt Davis

Vivian and David Denechaud/ Christie and Billy McCartney

Frost BankAlfred C. Glassell, III

Ann and Henry HammanMaynard Holt

Kathy and Peter HuddlestonGeorge Lindahl

LINN EnergyLocke Lord, LLP

Kelly and Bill MontgomeryMorgan Stanley Private

Wealth Management/ Morgan Stanley Investment

Banking DivisionOccidental Petroleum Corporation

Gary R. PetersenCarolyn and Garry TannerPhoebe and Bobby TudorAnnaLee and Andy Waite

Walter Oil & Gas CorporationJeanie Kilroy Wilson and Wallace

WilsonWinstead PC

TIJUANA Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP

Andrews & Kurth LLP/ Kristen and David Buck

Lisa Young and Matt Assiff Greggory and Pat Burk

The Gordon A. Cain FoundationZane and Brady Carruth/ Allison and Tog George/

Terry and Thomas E. Smith/ Kay Lee and Gene Werlin/

Laura and William M. Wheless III/ Dr. Mary Schwartz and Dr. David Cech

Eleanor and Dan GilbaneDebra Hovnatanian/

Heather and Wayne KearneyMarathon Oil Corporation

Gretchen and Andrew McFarlandPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Isla and T.R. RecklingAmy Chaisson and Marlin Sandlin, Jr.

SGV International, LLCShawn Stephens and Jim Jordan/

King and Spalding LLPCourtney and Bill Toomey/ BB&T

USI Southwest, Inc.Meg and Dick WeekleyRanda and K.C. WeinerAndrea and Bill White

Wortham InsuranceZabel Freeman

LEONMolly and Allen Brivic

Pamela and Bruce EarthmanCullen K. Geiselman

Karyn and Jay GuerreroHarriet and Truett Latimer

Katherine and Paul MurphyDavid Peavy and Stephen

McCauley, PhDDave Taylor

Carol and Carl VartianJohn and Lisa Walker

The Houston Museum of Natural Science 2016 Gala, held on Saturday, March 3rd, was a festive evening. Inspired by the temporary exhibit La Virgen de Guadalupe: Empress of the Americas, the Museum was transformed into an old town plaza with papel picado, string lights, mariachis and margaritas. Guests celebrated the history, culture, and tradition of our southern neighbors. Chaired by Joella and Steve Mach along with Honorary Chairmen, Randa and Charlie Williams, Gala 2016 raised over $850,000, which will support the Museum’s general operating budget.

A seated dinner of crab tostada, duck with mole, and rojo enchiladas was served to guests in Glassell Hall, the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, and the Frensley/Graham Hall of African Wildlife. Dinner was followed by dancing led by the musical stylings of Memphis Train Revue. By supporting the 2016 Gala, Olé! A Night in Old Mexico, our donors helped shape the future of our community by providing an unparalleled educational experience for learners of all ages.

HMNS Gala 2016

Harry and Cora Sue Mach, Steve and Joella Mach, Carmen and Butch Mach

HMNS Chairman of the Board Mark Kellyand HMNS President Joel A. Bartsch

Sam and Melinda StubbsShawn Stephens and Jim Jordan

Kelly and Russell Hamman

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Dr. Rachel WinerLiz and Woody WoodardTara and David Wuthrich

CONTRIBUTORSScott J. AtlasLaura and Matthew BairdHilda and Greg CurranMarita and JB FairbanksDoe and Henry FlorsheimCindy and Bill GeiserBlakely and Trey GriggsAnne and Dr. John MendelsohnGary MercerGinni and Richard MithoffMelissa and Michael MitoffElizabeth PetersenNancy and David PustkaSusan D. SarofimLisa and Russell SherrillMeredith and Langston Turner

Jeb and Lane Bowden with Piper and Wells and Mary Kay and Brandt Bowden with Blye, Russell and Annebelle

Arianna and Latha Reisen Sofia, Sveta and Evie Darnell

The Houston Museum of Natural Science will serve as mission control for an out of this world event. We are over the moon to have Shawn Stephens, Jim Jordan, and Kelli and John Weinzierl co-chairing the HMNS Gala, The Big Bang Ball.

This past February, families and friends gathered throughout The Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Cockrell Butterfly Center and courtyard for the annual A Butterfly Flutter children’s event.

Nearly 250 family members came to enjoy the butterfly center, arts and crafts activities, face painting, insect petting zoo, refreshments and fun. Thanks to the wonderful 2016 chairmen, Lane Bowden and Mary Kay Bowden, HMNS raised over $31,000.

Come spread your wings and fly to HMNS on Saturday, February 25, 2017 for the next

This year’s Gala honors our newly renovated Burke Baker Planetarium. We plan to transport our guests to neighboring planets, distant galaxies, and even back to the Big Bang. Set your calendars and prepare for lift-off on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

You won’t need the Hubble Telescope to see the impact HMNS makes in our community. The Museum’s exhibits enable nearly 600,000 school children annually to interact and learn about dinosaurs, butterflies, cultures, gems, energy, and space. By supporting the 2017 Gala, The Big Bang Ball, you help educate and inspire the next generation of explorers.

We are grateful for your stellar support, and look forward to spending this evening unraveling the mystery, that all started with the Big Bang!

Should you have any questions, contact Emily Brents at (713) 639-4729 or ebrents@hmns.org.

A Butterfly Flutter. This children’s event promises a fun-filled morning of papilio activities for your little “caterpillar”. Funds from A Butterfly Flutter benefit the operating budget of the Cockrell Butterfly Center and education programs at HMNS.

The 2017 A Butterfly Flutter Chairmen, Katie Forney and Heidi O’Donnell, hope you will migrate to the Museum to support the best butterfly center in the Southwest!

To be a part of the excitement please contact Emily Brents at (713) 639-4729 or ebrents@hmns.org

2017 Gala - The Big Bang Ball

A Butterfly Flutter

ANNUAL FUND DONORS

$75,000 and aboveDeb and Tim Cejka ChevronThe Cullen Foundation

$25,000 - $74,999Apache CorporationAramcoCB&IConocoPhillipsDirect Energy/Energy AmericaMelbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation Marathon Oil CorporationJohn P. McGovern FoundationPhillips 66PwCSterling-Turner FoundationT.L.L. Temple Foundation

$10,000 - $24,999The Crain FoundationHyperdynamics CorporationKelley and Jason Jakubik The Powell Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999Santiago Castaneda/Omega Engineers, Inc.City Kitchen LLCExxonMobilThe Fruehauf FoundationHarriet and Stuart GrossmanMaire and Gray HallMarvin KaplanJocelyn Kress FamilyFoundation TrustDiana H. McSherry and Patrick H. PoeGinni and Richard MihoffAndrew NairnBunny and Perry RadoffKeith and Mattie Stevenson FoundationStrake FoundationKelli and John WeinzierlWilliam E. and Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable TrustThe Woodell Family Foundation Inc

$1,000 - $4,999Abuso Catering CompanyNancy C. AllenAndrew Delaney FoundationCarol and Bruce S. AppelbaumLee and Robert J. ArdellLisa Young and Matthew AssiffGaynor and Anthony P. BanhamCarol and Stephen BanksGeorganna and Peyton BarnesJanice BarrowAnna Mae and Vic BeghiniSusan and Ray BetzElizabeth and Allen BlakemoreRima and Bob BlancMarilynn and Michael BloomLane and Jeb BowdenMary Kay and Brandt BowdenPolly and Murry BowdenBracewell LLP

2016 GALA UNDERWRITERS(LEON continued)

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The Museum was thrilled to have astronaut Captain Scott Kelly—back from his historic Year in Space—as the keynote speaker for the 2016 Excellence in Science Luncheon. This annual event honors local students and educators who have demonstrated a passion for science and mathematics. This year’s Excellence in Science Luncheon was held on Wednesday, November 9, at The Briar Club.

Luncheon Chairs, Lainie Gordon and David Mincberg, brought in a record-breaking crowd of over 400 guests. The Luncheon raised over $130,000, which will support the Museum’s general operating budget. Please help us celebrate the 2016 Excellence in Science award recipients:

Wilhelmina C. Robertson Excellence in Science or Mathematics Teaching AwardsMeghan Murphy, The Rice School aka La Escuela RiceStephanie Toro, Kinkaid Middle School

Evelyn Frensley Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in Science or MathematicsZachary May, Deer Park High SchoolRahul Yesantharao, Clear Lake High School

2016 Excellence in Science Luncheon

Anne Mendelsohn and Ginni Mithoff

Laurie and Reed Morian

Jeanie Kilroy Wilson, Captain Scott Kelly, Wally Wilson

Award recipients: Meghan Murphy, Rahul Yesantharao, HMNS President, Joel Bartsch, Captain Scott Kelly, Zachary May, and Stephanie Torro

Luncheon Chairs- Lainie Gordon and David Mincberg

Joe Foster, Captain Scott Kelly, Harriet Foster

ANNUAL FUND DONORS

($1,000 - $4,999 continued)

Bridgewater AssociatesMarcie and David A. Bristol

BrivicMediaMary K. and Richard Callaway

Gretchen and Clifford CarrawayDeb and Tim Cejka

Virginia A. ClarkThe Cockrell FoundationJudy and Arthur B. CoenNancy and Sam Conner

Ralph CunninghamRichard L. Davis

Debra and Michael DishbergerMarianne and Neil DuffinAnne and Charles Duncan

Marsha and Lew EathertonChristopher H. EfirdJulia and Mark Ellis

Kenny Lang/ Ridgewood EnergyConnie L. Estopinal

George R. FarrisFlagship Capital Partners

Doe and Henry FlorsheimCarol and Robert E. Fondren

J.F. FortHarriet and Joe Foster

Janet and Michael FourticqThe Friedman Foundation

Karen and Bob FritzCindy and Bill Geiser

L. Henry GisselJean and Donald M. Gray

Jeff Gerber/ PGALClare A. Glassell

Lisa K. GoetzMarilynne and Fred Gorman

Lou Ann and Milton GrayGunda Corporation, LLC

Nancy and James HaskinsBarbara Hawthorn

Laura and Bob HigleyDiana and Tim Horan

Carrie M. HorneHouston First Corporation

Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council

Huffington FoundationIberia Bank

Jack and Annis Bowen FoundationJackson Walker LLP

Adrienne and Larry JacobsonJerry and Nanette Finger Foundation

Virginia and John JoinerAda and Howard Kiatta

Anne L. KinderKyle and John B. KirkseyCandy and Tom Knudson

Catherine and Jeffrey KralowetzEdward Laase

Kathleen and Randall LakeHarriet and Truett Latimer

Peter LeLegacy Community Health

The Leon Jaworski FoundationJoyce and Robert Levine

Allison and Stephen LewisBarbara and Barry Lewis

Walter LightShelli and Steven Lindley

Cynthia and Richard J. LoewensternKlinka and John H. Lollar

Marilyn G. LummisKris and John Maclay

Matilda MelnickDavid Peavy and Stephen McCauley

McGuireWoods LLPJennifer McLaughlin

Bonnie and John McMillanAnne and John Mendelsohn

Dixie and Ronald MessnerMargaret and Robert Mihalo

Martha and Peter MimsDavid Mincberg and Lainie Gordon

Derrick MitchellThe Morian Foundation

Linda C. MurrayRebecca and C.R. Palmer

David L. Peavy and Stephen R. McCauley

Gail and John PeterkinMartha Peterson

The Post Oak SchoolEd Price

Edlyn and David PursellFairfax and Risher Randall

J’Anne and Jeffrey RawsonCarroll and Hugh Ray

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ANNUAL FUND DONORS ($500 - $999 continued)

Isla and T.R. RecklingRichard Stodder Charitable FoundationLillie RobertsonWilhelmina E. RobertsonNancy and Bryan RuezNancy and Clive RunnellsThe Schissler FoundationMary Margaret and Russ SchulzeClarruth A. Seaton-BarriaultCarson and Arthur SeeligsonMaria L. ShawShell Oil Company FoundationAgnes and Lindsey ShortJudith and E. Leon SmithBlakeley and William A. SmithSpectra Energy FoundationJeaneen and Tim StastnyShawn Stephens and Jim Jordan/ King & Spalding LLPDorothy SumnerGinya and Clayton K. TrierBette and Ralph B. ThomasSally and Robert ThomasDianne and Eliot TuckerAdrienne and Tim UngerJanie and Ken ValachRachael and Jason VolzMillicent and R. Paul Wear, Jr.Betty and Bill WalkerSusan and Anthony WalterLarry WaltersJay Jackson and Barbara Waugh Kay Lee and Gene Werlin Laura and William M. Wheless III Lisa and Daniel WieczynskiSandra WilkensStacy and John WilkirsonRanda and Charlie WilliamsJeanie Kilroy Wilson and Wallace WilsonBobbie and Herman T. Wilson, Jr.Winstead PCLiz and Woody WoodardCarolyn and Forney YoungCarolyn and John YoungYourCause, LLC Trustee

$500 - $999Elizabeth and Daryl AllenThe Almar FoundationSue Sue and Don AronCarol J. BakerCarol and Les BallardKate and Eddie BialasBlayne and Davis BonhamMeryll and Murry CohenJames CoxLana and Stewart CuretonCarolyn and David EdgarSally and Rigo FloresAllison and D.O. George Shelly and Brian HendryLu-Yu HwangLiz and David LeimanLindsey and Steven LookeJudy and Kenneth MargolisJennifer and Will MonteleoneDenise MonteleoneKaren T. NicolaouChelsea Matt PaceyRheta and Robert PageJonathan E. ParkerMaya and Matt PomroyJanet and H. J. SpringerMary and John SteenMaggie and Rob VermillionAndrea and Bill WhiteNatalie and Herman WommackJena and Taylor WynnEdith and Robert ZinnErla and Harry Zuber

Gifts received as of December 30, 2016. We have taken care to ensure the accurate recognition of our donors. If an error or omission does occur, we apologize and hope you will bring it to our attention by contacting Emily Brents at (713) 639-4729.

WHAT IS NEW?

In June of 2016, The Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Membership department announced major upgrades and benefits for members. Three new membership levels allow you to do more and with more of your friends and family at the Museum. HMNS has added three exclusive new membership events 2nd Saturdays, Members First, and World Trekkers.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

This past June, HMNS was proud to introduce three new levels of membership. Family Plus-level, which includes Family-level member benefits with an additional guest. Family Flex-level, previously known as a Voyager membership, now will allow up to ten guests.

Lastly, in addition to invitations to exclusive Catalysts events, the new HMNS Catalysts Family-level provides the benefits of a family level membership as well. HMNS is thrilled to offer more opportunities and discounts for everyone hoping to join a membership.

• Family Plus includes Family-level member benefits for two adults and four children, PLUS one additional adult or child.

• Voyager level membership is now called Family Flex and allows membership benefits for ten people.

• Discoverer and Benefactor level memberships now allow member benefits for ten people.

• HMNS Catalysts Family (Young Professionals) includes Family-level membership benefits for two adults and four children, plus an invitation for two to exclusive HMNS Catalysts social events (once per quarter, ages 21 and up) and two free tickets to all summer-series Mixers & Elixirs

2nd SATURDAYS

Every second Saturday of the month members have the opportunity to experience the Museum an hour earlier than regular visitors. Starting at 8:00am, members are able to enjoy private tours, arts and crafts, food trucks, free entry to permanent exhibits and exclusive discounts for special exhibits. Since 2nd Saturday’s launch in June there have been around 300 regular attendees each month. Become a member today and start your weekend off the right way with HMNS’s Second Saturdays.

MEMBERS FIRST!

A brand new benefit just for HMNS’ members! Members get exclusive access to special exhibitions before they open to the public. In September, members enjoy viewings of HMNS’ new exhibitions Bill of Rights: Amending America and Mummies of the World.

WORLD TREKKERS

Another Members Only event, World Trekkers, invites HMNS members to “see the world, skip the jet lag!” Launched this past February, these exploratory family events hope to highlight a diverse set of cultures from around the world. Guests enjoy food samplings, entertainment, arts and crafts, live animals and more.

In 2016 Members were able to dive into the four diverse cultures around the world. Earlier this year members “traveled” to Peru and Australia. In August, members experienced a hint of South Korea by viewing Taekwondo demonstrations. Finally, at the Ireland November event guests enjoyed a dance performance from the Drake School of Irish Dance-Houston while sampling Irish candies. These events have been a wild success with an average of 500 regular attendees. The Museum hopes to bring the world to you through these cultural festivals.

For more information on Membership, please call (713) 639-4629.

Membership

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Since its establishment in 2012, the Curator’s Circle strives to give major donors contributing to the Museum’s exhibition program, opportunities far beyond standard receptions and dinners. The Curator’s Circle was designed to offer unique and memorable experiences for those donors who contribute $10,000, or more, to support the Museum’s exhibition agenda, recognizing that travelling exhibitions complement the Museum’s permanent collections and help drive attendance, membership sales and expand Museum programming. Events offered to the Curator’s Circle generally revolve around current happenings at the Museum, 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 shows, viewings in portable planetariums, and pop-up events that provide for activities such as star-gazing and shark-petting. And of course, the opportunity to be the first-of-the-first to preview special exhibitions. The list of activities grows each year, and the Museum is investigating travel opportunities for the near future!

Throughout 2016, The Curator’s Circle enjoyed exploratory nights visiting and dining to preview exhibitions such as The Virgin de Guadalupe, Cabinet of Curiosities and Mummies of the World. Additionally, there was a private screening and dinner for the newly renovated Burke Baker Planetarium with the Friedkin Theater and Radoff Family Dome. Dark Universe was the opening presentation, followed by a Q&A session with Dr. Carolyn Sumners, VP of Astronomy and Physics. Finally, a casual dinner and evening with Museum friend Glen Rosenbaum, to view his amazing model train layout, as a sneak peak of the Museum’s own train exhibition Trains Over Texas, which opened November 16. Layout designer and builder Roger Farkash was also in attendance to further enhance the experience. Curator Circle members’ influence on the Museum is enormous, and valued. For more information on joining the Museum’s Curator’s Circle, please contact Sveta Darnell at (713) 639-4618 or sdarnell@hmns.org.

Curator’s Circle

Henry Hamman, Kay Holmes, Ann Hamman, Ned Holmes

Carolyn and Gary TannerPeter and Kathy Huddleston

Russ and Elise JosephCarolyn and Platt Davis

2016 CURATOR’S CIRCLE MEMBERS

Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Allen IIIMr. and Mrs. Fox Benton

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew BosargeMr. and Mrs. Patrick Burk

Mr. and Mrs. Brady CarruthMr. and Mrs. Tim Cejka

Mr. and Mrs. Mike CemoMr. and Mrs. Gary CrumMr. and Mrs. Platt Davis Mrs. James A. Elkins III

Mr. Alfred C. Glassell, IIIMr. and Mrs. Robert H. Graham

Mr. and Mrs. David Grimes IIMr. and Mrs. Randall B. Hale

Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. HammanMr. and Mrs. Ned S. Holmes

Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. HuddlestonMr. and Mrs. Russell C. Joseph

Mr. and Mrs. Ken KadesMr. T. Mark Kelly

Mr. George Lindahl IIIMr. and Mrs. Meredith Long

Mr. and Mrs. Steve MachMs. Martha Magee

Mr. Gary MercerMr. and Mrs. Richard Mithoff, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William C. MontgomeryMr. and Mrs. S. Reed Morian

Mr. Gary R. PetersenMr. and Mrs. William E. Pritchard III

Mr. and Mrs. David PustkaMr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Ray

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy RecklingMrs. Leslie Elkins

and Mr. Shannon SasserMr. and Mrs. Dan Tutcher

Mr. and Mrs. J. Jeff VoncannonMr. David Williams

Mr. and Mrs. James D. WeaverMr. and Mrs. Richard W. Weekley

Mr. and Mrs. KC WeinerMrs. Jeanie Kilroy Wilson and Mr. Wallace S. Wilson

Gifts received as of November 9, 2016. We have taken care to ensure

the accurate recognition of our donors. If an error or omission does occur,

we apologize and hope you will bring it to our attention by contacting

Margaret Schuster at (713) 639-4618.

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The President’s Circle is a dedicated donor group that sustains the museum through gifts to the Annual Fund. Members receive invitations to private exhibition previews, tickets to special exhibits, and Family Flex benefits.

In 2016, our President’s Circle members enjoyed preview receptions for the newly renovated Burke Baker Planetarium, Amending America: The Bill of Rights, and Mummies of the World. A gift today would ensure your invitation to next year’s events.

Receptions for 2017 include: the touring exhibit, Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum; our own thrilling special exhibit, Death by Natural Causes; and our ground-breaking Wiess Energy Hall 3.0.

Gifts of $2,000 and above the Annual Fund qualify a donor for a President’s Circle membership. For more information or to join the President’s Circle, please contact Emily Brents at (713)-639-4729 or ebrents@hmns.org.

President’s Circle

Board member Ann Brinkerhoff announced in 2012 the HMNS Legacy Society designed to honor individuals who provide for the Museum in their estate plans. “We are pleased to provide this opportunity to recognize the thoughtful individuals who make the type of gift that many times is reserved for family and close friends,” said Ann.

Mrs. Brinkerhoff was instrumental in recruiting current and former Board and Guild members to the Legacy Society Committee to set guidelines for membership, define benefits and encourage their peers to join. “I was so honored to lead a group of like-minded individuals who share a love of and commitment to the Museum,” said Ann.

Members of the HMNS Legacy Society receive exclusive benefits for their visionary gifts including invitations to exclusive, behind-the-scenes events, recognition in Museum publications, a commemorative item and an invitation to an annual event that honors all Legacy Society Members.

Individuals who provide for the Museum in the following ways are welcome and eligible for HMNS Legacy Society membership:

• Name the Museum as a beneficiary in their will.• Designate the Museum as a beneficiary of retirement assets

including an IRA, 401(k), 403 (b) or other pension plans.• Donate a life insurance policy to the Museum or

simply name them as a beneficiary.• Create a charitable trust with the Museum.• Establish a charitable gift annuity through the Museum.• Promise a gift of an artifact(s) that the Museum has agreed to accept.• Provide a future gift from a private foundation that honors

an individual as a lifelong supporter.

To enroll in HMNS Legacy Society, simply contact Amy Chaisson, Director of Donor Development at (713) 639-4746 or achaisson@hmns.org. Details of your gift are not required; however any information that you wish to share will be held in strictest confidence.

Create a Legacy at HMNS

AnonymousCharles and Eleanor Asaud

Lewis E. BallAnthony P. Banham

Susanne and Joel BartschAnn B. Brinkerhoff

Dr. Sarah (Sally) BurtramSonya L. DenisukMr. Stanley Druck

Dr. Kathleen R. GibsonFred H. Gilmore

William C. HauberMarilyn KnightLaurie Morian

Diane Krobusek PerezAgnes M. Short

Thomas E. Smith

2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2016 OfficersChairmanT. Mark KellyTreasurerTim CejkaSecretaryS. Reed MorianImmediate Past Chair Patrick BurkHMNS PresidentJoel A. Bartsch

2016 Executive Committee(Includes Officers)Bonnie AlversonMatthew J. AssiffErnie D. Cockrell IIJoella MachCarroll RayShawn StephensSamuel E. StubbsGarry TannerKelli WeinzierlGene WerlinRanda Duncan Williams

2016 Board of TrusteesMichael BahorichTony BanhamAndrew BosargeCarolyn DavisNeil DuffinMark EllisRomelia FavrotMichael E. FrazierDaniel M. GilbaneRandy Hale Marie HallMaynard HoltPeter HuddlestonJohn KirkseyRichard LoewensternDavid MincbergMichael MithoffBill MontgomeryMelissa Nance

Gary Petersen Bill PritchardArthur Seeligson IIIJeff ShellebargerThomas E. SmithLangston W. TurnerAndrew L. WaiteAl WalkerAndrea White John WilkirsonDavid WilliamsLora Jean Kilroy Wilson

Trustees EmeritiLewis E. BallF. Fox Benton IIIWilliam B. BlackAnn B. BrinkerhoffBrady CarruthErnie H. CockrellGeorge R. FarrisJason FertittaJerry FieldsJoe FosterAlfred C. Glassell, IIIJohn HagaleHenry HammanForrest HoglundPeter HuddlestonJohn JohnsonTruett LatimerGeorge LindahlJohn LollarRon McMillanAnne MendelsohnBill MontgomeryLaurie MorianS. Reed MorianCarroll RayLester SmithThomas StevensGeorge W. Strake IIILouis A. WatersJames D. WeaverRit WebbWilliam M. Wheless III

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION2016 Donors

$100,000+The Brown Foundation, Inc.

$25,000 – $49,999ConocoPhillipsMD Anderson FoundationThe Newfield Foundation

$10,000 – $24,999American Association of Petroleum Geologists FoundationCenterPoint EnergyCFP FoundationCity of Sugar Land TourismFort Bend Junior Service LeagueThe George FoundationHEB Tournament of ChampionsPhillips 66Sterling McCall AcuraVivian L. Smith Foundation

$5,000 – $9,999BASF CorporationKinder Morgan FoundationLUKOIL Morgan StanleySiemens Analytical Products & SolutionsStrake Foundation

$2,000 – $4,999Andrew Delany FoundationHarry S. and Isabel C. Cameron FoundationEcolab FoundationK-12 On-Line SchoolThe Lubrizol FoundationNalco Champion

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The Wiess Energy Hall expan-sion and renovation project is going at full speed and the anticipated opening to the public is less than a year away

– the last quarter of 2017. The Hall will truly be a destination point for visitors from around the world, as it will educate guests about all aspects of the industry – from the formation of hydrocarbons to the rise of unconventional resources to alternative forms of energy and ending with an examination of future energy challenges.

Bigger than a football field, the new Wiess Energy Hall will be an unparalleled education experience, as well as a beautiful space for special functions and dinners. For more information on how you or your company can be a part if this new project, contact Amy Chaisson 713-639-4746.

Wiess Energy Hall 3.0 UpdateDONORS TO THEWIESS ENERGY HALL 3.0

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$10,000,000 +Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

$1,000,000 - $9,999,999ConocoPhillips

ChevronThe Elkins Foundation

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.EOG Resources, Inc.

Exxon Mobil CorporationGeoSouthern Energy

Halliburton Foundation, Inc.Phillips 66

Walter Oil & Gas Corporation

$250,000 - $999,999Aramco

The Cockrell FoundationConstellation and Exelon Foundation

EnCap Investments L.P. (EnCap Investments, L.P., Gary Petersen,

Phillips Family Foundation, Zorich Family Foundation)

HMW EntertainmentClaire and Joe Greenberg

William S. and Lora Jean Kilroy FoundationLINN Energy

LyondellBasellMarathon Oil Corporation

Kelly and Bill MontgomeryOccidental Petroleum Corporation

Simmons & Company InternationalCarolyn and Garry Tanner

Texas Crude Energy, LLC - K.C. Weiner & Peter J. Fluor

Jennifer and Wil VanLohMichele and Dheeraj Verma

$100,000 - $249,999Oasis Petroleum

$50,000 - $99,999David Williams

Up to $49,999Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Davis

The Alan & Michelle Smith Family Fund

WIESS ENERGY HALL PARTNERS 2016

Providing Annual Support for Scientific Education

$50,000+Chevron

ConocoPhillipsExxon Mobil Corporation

Phillips 66TOTAL

425,000 – $49,999Aramco

CB&IMarathon Oil Corporation

PwCShell Oil Company

$10,000 – $24,999Hyperdynamics

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