1. art and entertainment
2. music
3. music genres
4. country music

Cincinnati Museum Center Board of Trustees
Board Chair
Francie S. Hiltz
Civic Leader
Past Chair
Otto M. Budig, Jr
President, Budco Group Inc.
Vice Chair
David E. Foxx
Chief Executive Officer,
d.e. Foxx & Associates
Vice Chair
Cynthia Walker Kenny
Owner, Cynthia Kenny Creative
Vice Chair
John M. Tew, Jr., M.D.
Professor of Neurosurgery,
The Mayfield Clinic
Vice Chair
Mary Zalla
CEO, Landor Associates, Worldwide
Treasurer
John Q. Baumann
President and CEO, Ampac
Secretary
Edward D. Diller
Partner-in-Charge, Cincinnati Office,
Taft Stettinius & Hollister
President & CEO
Douglass W. McDonald
President & CEO
Cincinnati Museum Center and National
Underground Railroad Freedom Center
General Counsel
George H. Vincent
Managing Partner,
Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP
Board of Trustees
John F. Cassidy
President and CEO, Cincinnati Bell
Phillip Castellini
Chief Operations Officer, Cincinnati Reds
Geoffrey Covert
Senior Vice President, Retail Operations,
The Kroger Company
Martiné R. Dunn
Attorney at Law, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
James C. Ellerhorst
Office Managing Partner, Deloitte
Susan B. Esler
Vice President Human Resources and
Communications, Ashland, Inc.
Robert Fregolle
Global Customer Business Development
Officer, The Procter & Gamble Company
Board of Trustees (continued)
David L. Hausrath
Retired, Senior Vice President and
General Counsel, Ashland, Inc.
Carrie K. Hayden
Civic Leader
Jeffrey P. Hinebaugh
Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Hon. Jeffery P. Hopkins
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Ronald A. Koetters
Chairman & CEO,
Monarch Construction Co.
Allison Kropp
Attorney at Law, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Gary Z. Lindgren
Executive Director,
Cincinnati Business Committee
Dr. Mitchel Livingston
Vice President Student Affairs and Chief
Diversity Officer, University of Cincinnati
Phillip C. Long
Director Emeritus, Taft Museum of Art
Rev. Damon Lynch, Jr.
Pastor, New Jerusalem Baptist Church
John Pepper, Jr.
Co-Chairman, National Underground
Railroad Freedom Center
Thomas H. Quinn
President, Bardes Corporation
Johnna Reeder
Vice President, Community Relations &
Economic Development, Duke Energy
Edwin J. Rigaud
Co-Director, Taft Business Consulting LLC;
President & CEO, Enova Premier LLC
J. Scott Robertson
Chief Executive Officer, GBI-RCF
Yvonne C. Robertson
Civic Leader
Matthew Sheakley
President, The Sheakley Group
Keith P. Spiller
Partner, Executive Committee Member,
Thompson Hine LLC
Judith K. Stein, M.D.
Civic Leader
Steven C. Steinman
President, Sims-Lohman
Anne Drackett Thomas
Community Volunteer
Albert W. Vontz III
Co-Chairman, Heidelburg Distributing Co.
Kevin Ward
President/Market Manager
Western Ohio, Chase Bank
Dear Friends,
As we sat to write this letter to you, we began to wonder how to express the exhilaration of the past year. It’s been one to celebrate!
Vision
The reason? Because you - and other loyal friends - supported Museum Center in ways that helped assure success. Thanks to you, the depth
and breadth of Museum Center’s impact was felt rippling across our community. In our community’s classrooms, in our museums, in the great
outdoors, on the tour bus, in our OMNIMAX® theater and with our collections.
Mission
How did we touch a wide audience?
Your generosity allowed us to present programs with tremendous reach. Babies, mathematicians, educators, fine artists, teenagers, and
that ever-growing group of individuals who rarely look up from their mobile devices – all were treated to extraordinary programming.
(Open the pages of this report and you’ll see what we mean!)
Profile
How did we present ideas and opinions from varying perspectives?
Your support helped us to present five Culture Fest events, the amazing and riveting blockbuster exhibition - A Day in Pompeii, three
captivating new films in our Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater, 10+ lectures and events, and thousands of hours of programming
that helped to boost our yearly total attendance to over 1.3 million visitors.
Cincinnati Museum Center will be known for its commitment to understanding the richness of
our past, present and future by providing world-class learning experiences for children and adults.
Cincinnati Museum Center inspires people of all ages to learn more about our world through
science; regional history; and educational, engaging and meaningful experiences.
Cincinnati Museum Center is a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex housed in Union Terminal,
a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark. Museum Center’s major offerings
at Union Terminal include the Cincinnati History Museum, the Cincinnati History Library & Archives,
the Duke Energy Children’s Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science and the
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Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater. Museum Center is the largest cultural institution
in the city of Cincinnati, with more than 1.3 million visitors per year. Our permanent and temporary
exhibits are supported and complemented by a state-of-the-art collections and research facility,
the Geier Collections & Research Center, educational programs, teacher professional development
programs, day and overnight camps, public lectures and programs, tours of historic sites and
community-wide cultural events.
In addition, Museum Center has been working with our collaborative partner, the Ohio Chapter of
the Nature Conservancy, to protect the Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System
for more than 50 years. The Preserve is the largest privately-owned protected natural area in Ohio at
16,000 acres. It provides critical habitat for more than 100 rare plant and animal species.
The Eulett Center is Museum Center’s research and education facility at The Preserve. It has increased
staff research capabilities, greatly expanded opportunities for educational programming and has
enhanced The Preserve’s relationship with the Adams County community.
IMLS Medal
In 2009, Cincinnati Museum Center received the National Medal for Museum and Library Service,
the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. The award, given by the Institute of Museum and
Library Services, recognizes institutions for extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental
and social contributions to their communities.
American Alliance of Museums Accreditation
Cincinnati Museum Center is one of only 16 museums in the United States to receive both the
Institute of Museum & Library Services National Medal (2009) and AAM Accreditation (2012).
How did we keep our community’s traditions alive and lively?
Your loyal response allowed us present community-wide events such as the Difference Maker Awards, Learning Through Play conference,
Ohio History Day and National Chemistry Week, among many others. Your enthusiastic visitation helped us welcome and assure that
the Duke Energy Holiday Trains would have a permanent home inside our beloved Union Terminal. Your confidence in our
financial management and community commitment enabled us to carefully join the National Underground Railroad
Freedom Center into our family of museums.
How does our impact compare?
CMC has consistently pursued excellence in programming, exhibitions, care and use of our collections, community
outreach and financial management. As you know, in 2009, we were delighted to be recognized
by the Institute of Museum & Library Services with the National Medal for Museum Service.
In 2012, the American Alliance of Museums accredited our museums. With that distinction
we become one of only 16 museums to be recipients of the IMLS medal and be accredited.
Accreditation is a significant evaluation of operations, management and impact and this
achievement indicates that Cincinnati Museum Center is among the best!
How are we positioned for the future—yours and ours?
We celebrated our best fiscal year ever in 2011-2012! This is the result of excellent
revenue performance paired with strong expense control. This great financial performance
allows us to address one of our strategic goals of paying down our debt and reducing
risk in future operating budgets. We continue to seek a solution to the repair and
restoration needs of Union Terminal and are actively exploring many ways we can bring
more learning, exploration and a spirit of invention to the community.
The common denominators in the tremendous success this year has been YOU and
our great team of staff and volunteers! Many talk about the impact of community support.
But what you’ll find in this report are tangible, powerful examples of the momentum
of good that is started with each and every gift and visit to Cincinnati Museum Center.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we thank you.
Sincerely,
Douglass W. McDonald
President and CEO
Francie S. Hiltz
Chair, Board of Trustees
Emeritus Trustees
Dr. Compton Allyn
Neil A. Armstrong* (deceased)
Benjamin L. Bethell
Helen C. Black
Hazeleen P. Brewster
Catharine W. Chapman
Frank Corbin
Phillip Cox
John F. Crowley
Francis G. Davis
John Diehl
Martiné R. Dunn
Theodore H. Emmerich
Jane Garvey
Priscilla G. Haffner
John W. Hauck
Timothy E. Hoberg
James J. Johnson
Gregory B. Kenny
Robert D. Lindner, Jr.
Kenneth W. Lowe
Alice H. Lytle
Craig F. Maier
Cortland J. Meader
Daniel Meyer
Jennifer P. Mooney
George H. Musekamp, III
Valerie L. Newell
H.C. Buck Niehoff
John A. O’Steen
Dr. O’dell M. Owens
Jack W. Partridge
John Weld Peck
George H. Perbix
David C. Phillips
William C. Portman, III
Carole T. Rigaud
John A. Ruthven
George A. Schaefer, Jr.
Elizabeth Y. Schiff
Michael O. Stough
Ronald Tysoe
Dean Windgassen
Directors Emeritus
DeVere Burt
Dr. John Fleming
Dr. Gale Peterson
Regenerations Campaign
Gifts and Pledges
$1,000,000+
Anonymous
L&L Nippert Fund *
Procter & Gamble *
The Estate of Dr. George Rieveschl, Jr.
Robert & Adele Schiff Family Foundation
Harold C. Schott Foundation
$500,000 - $999,999
Helen Steiner Rice Foundation *
$250,000 - $499,999
Anonymous
The John Hauck Foundation
Mr. & Mrs.^ John B. Goering
Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Hauser
H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Foundation***
Lois & Richard Rosenthal
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Tysoe
Mr. & Mrs. Albert W. Vontz III
$100,000 + - $249.999
Winifred L. & Emil L. Barrows Fund *
The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Helen G., Henry F. & Louise Tuechter
Dornette Foundation***
Mr. & Mrs. R. Keith Harrison, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Vincent
How do we spark curiosity?
As our world grows both more connected and more complex,
science education is vital. At CMC, we are connecting our
deep scientific collections, nearly 2 million artifacts and natural
history specimens, with the expertise of our research staff to
our visitors hands-on learning experiences. The result is an
explosion of curiosity that we see every day. This is the wideeyed, jaw-dropping, wow moment that drives an enthusiasm for
problem-solving, and a quest to know more.
We do this for students through our founding and continuing role in the Southwest
OHIO STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Learning Network HUB.
We do this for 100 educators, reaching 1200 students through our award-winning
ECSITE (Early Childhood Science Inquiry Training for Educators) programs with
Northern Kentucky Head Start and Hamilton County Community Action Agency, with
unprecedented support from PNC Bank Foundation, and the Social Innovation Fund.
We do this for more than 300,000 visitors through our LITE Lab (Learning, Innovation,
Technology, Education) in the Museum of Natural History & Science. All of these efforts
create opportunity for students, teachers and visitors to engage, investigate, experiment
and solve, in the role of real scientists and science-conscious citizens.
Further highlights of this year included: celebrations of BugFest, BatFest, nano days,
National Chemistry Week and National Fossil Day. Through the 15 volunteers in the
Paleo lab, 150 dinosaur bones were prepared for display and study; 2,200+ researchers
called upon CMC staff; 80 unique experiments were conducted in the LITE Lab by
73,470 visitors, in 16,840 hours of scientific programming; 11,470 pieces of scientific
observation were shared in Nature’s Trading Post among our 34,276 traders.
We have a unique equation that sets Museum Center apart from any other organization
in our region: collections + research + hands-on learning = the unparalleled ability to
create a truly engaging, comprehensive science museum, a necessary resource for the
Greater Cincinnati community.
Regenerations Campaign
Gifts and Pledges (continued)
$10,000 - $24,999
(continued)
Mr. & Mrs. James C. Ellerhorst
Ms. Susan B. Esler & Mr. Steve Skibo **
Lee & Dan Hoffheimer
Johnson Grossnickle and Associates
Christie & Gregory Wolf
Ms. Mary E. Zalla
$5,000 - $9,999
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Cassidy
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Duszynski
Mr. & Mrs. David E. Foxx
Dr. Tonya M. Matthews
Elizabeth & Brad Pierce
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Quinn, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. A. Larry Sisk
$1,000 - $2,499
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Z. Lindgren
Dr. Patrick J. Nugent &
Ms. Mary Kay Rehard
Ms. Sandra L. Shipley
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Stillpass
Mr. & Mrs. Joey D. Williams
Other
Jane Garvey & John Lanier
$50,000 - $99,999
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. David T. Bohl
Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Diller
RCF Group
J. Scott & Lauri Robertson
Mr. & Mrs. Jack T. Rouse *
Dr. & Mrs. John M. Tew, Jr.
$25,000 - $49,999
Mr. & Mrs. J. Leland Brewster II
The Hayfields Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Hidy
Mr. & Mrs. Douglass W. McDonald
Reverend Christopher F. Neely
Valerie L. Newell & Timothy Smith
Ohio Valley Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Olson
Dr. Judith & Mr. Steven Stein
Mr. & Mrs. Steven C. Steinman
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Sullivan
Mr. & Mrs. Eric B. Yeiser
* Indicates a gift made via The Greater Cincinnati Foundation.
** Indicates a gift made via Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund.
***Indicates a gift made via Fifth Third Bank
****Indicates a gift made via PNC Bank, Inc.
^ Indicates donor has recently passed away.
These donors have made gifts or pledges to the
Regenerations Campaign from July 1, 2007, to
June 30, 2012. The Regenerations Campaign
raises endowment support for Museum Center.
$10,000 - $24,999
Anonymous Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. David Dillon *
Mr. & Mrs. Martiné R. Dunn
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy.
If you have a change or correction, please
contact the Institutional Advancement
Department at (513) 287-2074.
Images provided by various photographers including M. Keating,
M. Howard, J. Scheinbaum, J. Kramer, and S. Brancato.
Annual Fund and Mission Support
Grand Rotunda Society
$100,000 + - ($100,000.00 +)
Barb & Dave Beato
Duke Energy Foundation, Inc.
Lucile & Richard Durrell Special Fund II *
Mr. & Mrs.^ John B. Goering
Taxpayers of Hamilton County
The Dorothy M. M. Kersten Trust
The State of Ohio
PNC Foundation
Procter & Gamble *
Social Innovation Fund
Stillson Foundation***
High Steel Society
$50,000 - $99,999
The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr.
/U.S. Bank Foundation
City of Cincinnati
Lucile & Richard Durrell Special Fund III *
Ashley & Bobbie Ford
The John Hauck Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Hauser
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
The Kroger Company
Mrs. Carl H. Lindner, Jr.
Helen Steiner Rice Foundation *
Robert W. &
Isabel Yeatman Gwinner Fund *
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Tysoe
Annual Fund and Mission Support
(continued)
Why is my Research Important?
Nearly two million artifacts and natural history specimens including:
32,000 bird specimens, more than 4,000 genomic resource tissue
samples, more than 70,000 fossils, 14,000 mollusks, 12,000
herpetology specimens, 11,000 insects, one million historic
photographs, 2.6 million feet of historic film footage, 5,000 maps,
70,000 book titles, 350,000 archeological items and 25,211
online history resources make Cincinnati Museum Center a
destination for research, by our on-staff experts and their
colleagues around the world.
Brenda Hunda PhD, curator of invertebrate paleontology explains
her work and why it is important to our community: “My research
focuses on microevolution in the fossil record, specifically in
trilobites (fossil arthropods) from the Cincinnati Arch region. My
scientific research is important because it aims to document and
understand evolutionary processes in deep time, and provide
further insight into the environments and organisms that once
thrived in this region 450 million years ago.”
Mural Society
$25,000 - $49,999
American Association of Museums
Mrs. Lela C. Brown
Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc.
Frisch’s Restaurants
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Greater Cincinnati Water Works
The Josephine Schell Russell
Charitable Trust****
National Endowment for the Humanities
National Science Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. John A. O’Steen
Anne Drackett Thomas
Time Warner Cable
Mr. & Mrs. Albert W. Vontz III
Great Clock Society
$10,000 - $24,999
Anonymous
Ashland Inc. Advised Fund *
Mrs. Charles Wm. Anness
Banfield Pet Hospital
Rosemary H. & Frank Bloom Special Fund *
Mr. & Mrs. David T. Bohl
We are connecting the web of biodiversity through research
of birds from East Asia to Adams County, Ohio. We are
excavating the Hahn Site, a Late Prehistoric village occupied
for centuries between ca. 1300 and 1600 (CE), and one of the
most intact circular villages remaining in the central Ohio
Valley. We are illuminating the stories of life: 450 million years
ago in the Ordovician seas; 150 years ago on the battle fields
of the Civil War; 70 years ago in Union Terminal’s Troops in
Transit USO lounge; to the spark of curiosity of today.
Great Clock Society
$10,000 - $24,999 (continued)
The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Castellini
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
Museum Center Guests - Wishing Well
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Coughlin
Crosset Family Fund *
Mrs. Caroline H. Davidson
Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Diller
Mrs. Thomas O. Dunlap, Jr. ^
Fidelity Investments
Fifth Third Bank
Dr. Thomas W. Filardo & Dr. Nora Zorich
First Financial Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Fregolle, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Roger Fry
glaserworks
The Robert Gould Foundation
Priscilla & Frederick ^ Haffner
Harold C. Schott Foundation
Francie & Tom Hiltz
Mr. & Mrs. R. Keith Harrison, Jr.
Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc.
Miss Patricia Kisker
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Lindner, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Lindner, Sr.
Luxottica
Mandare Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. McDonald
Ohio Casualty Foundation
Ohio National Financial Services
Ohio Virtual Academy powered by K¹²
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Oliver
Paycor Inc.
Francie & John Pepper *
Richard F Schaengold Charitable
Remainder Annuity Trust
J. Scott and Lauri Robertson
SC Ministry Foundation
A.T. Folger, Jr. - Lowe Simpson Fund
Jeremy F. Simpson
Mr. John M. Tate ^
John & Susan Tew - Museum Center Fund *
Dr. & Mrs. John M. Tew, Jr.
Helen B. Vogel Trust
Wells Fargo Advisors
Mr. & Mrs. Eric B. Yeiser
* Indicates a gift made via The Greater Cincinnati Foundation.
^ Indicates donor has recently passed away.
Pictured here - Scott Gampfer, David Conzett, Brenda Hunda, Glenn Storrs, Jane McKnight, Chris Bedel, Herman Mays, Ann Wegman, Brian Pollock, Jamie Robertson.
Annual Fund and Mission Support
(continued)
Cornerstone Society
$5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous
Dr. & Mrs. Compton Allyn
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
The Bill Muster Foundation
Lola Louise Bonnell Trust
Chemed Corporation
Chiquita Brands International
Cincinnati Mineral Society
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of OH/KY
The Corbett Foundation
Emily H. Dana Charitable Remainder
Mr. & Mrs. David Dillon*
Frederick A. and Juliet Esselborn Geier
Memorial Fund
Harry & Linda Fath
Susan & William Friedlander *
Harriette R. Williams Downey Fund
Jane Garvey & John Lanier
David & Debra Hausrath
Digital Media Group, Inc.
The Goddard School
Heidelberg Distributing Company
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Keating
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory B. Kenny
Mr. & Mrs. Alan B. Lindner
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce C. Long
Mr. & Mrs. Douglass W. McDonald
Murray & Agnes Seasongood Good
Government Foundation
The Jean F. Mulford Fund of the
Cambridge Charitable Foundation
Mr. ^ & Mrs. Malcolm C. Myers
Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Buck Niehoff
Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission
Mrs. Dorothy A. Pandorf
Ridgeway Foundation
The Sheakley Group of Companies
Ms. Sandra L. Shipley
Toyota Motor Engineering &
Manufacturing North America, Inc.
Marilyn & Martin Wade
Mr. & Mrs. David W. Warner
Welchwood Foundation, Inc.
Wodecroft Foundation
Woodward Trust
Cornerstone Society
$2,500 - $4,999
Anonymous (2)
Advance Pierre Foods Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Anderson, Jr.
August A. Rendigs, Jr. Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold R. Barnett
Mr. & Mrs. John Q. Baumann
Dr. Judith C. Bausher &
Dr. Herbert Y. Gilliam
Annual Fund and Mission Support
(continued)
Perhaps the greatest asset of Cincinnati Museum Center is
the spectrum of learning that we influence. No other organization
in our region has the same opportunity to impact our earliest
learners and continue through their school years, still sparking
interests as the grow to be curious adults of wiser generations.
Learning Through Play
Did you know that children learn by playing? It’s true!
With every song they sing, castle they build and craft they
make they’re learning valuable developmental skills.
Heralded by the American Alliance of Museums in our recent
Accreditation award, our Learning Through Play conference is
an outstanding model of a community convening resources and
best practices to support early learning and kindergarten
readiness. This unique, one-day event brings experts direct to
parents and educators through engaging sessions and relevant
topics such as using sign language at an early age to aid
communication, becoming an emotional coach for your child,
and using play as an effective tool for learning.
Cornerstone Society
$2,500 - $4,999 (continued)
Duke Energy Children’s Museum is the hub of hands-on
early learning. Touch it, climb it, splash in it, build it, explore it,
master it. Every day children learn about their world through
physical and interpretive play experiences. This past year,
Banfield Pet Hospital and Kroger helped facilitate this essential
form of early learning through grants to enhance our Kids
Town exhibits and grocery store & gas station. Daily, our young
vets are examining x-rays, caring for animals and speaking to
real-life Pet Hospital vets; while busy shoppers are making
healthy food choices.
E. Lucy Braun Endowment Fund
Burke, Inc.
Cincinnati Bulk Terminals
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Grandparents Club
There is a special bond between grandparents and
grandchildren. It is an opportunity to inspire and be inspired.
It is a sharing of endless love and joy. To facilitate special
moments between generations, CMC launched the
Grandparents Club. This is a giving opportunity at the
$1,000+ level to support the core mission of Museum Center
inspiration and learning. As a unique donor benefit,
CMC is open one hour earlier, one Saturday per month for
Grandparents Club members! This exclusive time offers
a relaxed and fun opportunity for families to experience
the Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Museum of Natural
History & Science, and Cincinnati History Museum before
they open to the general public. For more information, visit
cincymuseum.org/support/givingclubs. Fifth Third Private Bank
is the supporting partner for the 2012 Grandparents Club.
Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co.
Corporex Companies
The R.C. Durr Foundation, Inc.
EFM Educational Consultants, LLP
Equipment Depot Ohio, Inc.
The Fleischmann Foundation
Mrs. Philip O. Geier, Jr.
Giancarlo Calicchia
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Gardner
GE Elfun Society
Mrs. Deliaan Gettler
Goodwin Lighting Services
Suzanne & Frank Hall
James T. & Ellen M. Hatfield Memorial Trust
Mr. & Mrs. Albert E. Heekin III
Jeff & Erika Hinebaugh
Lee & Dan Hoffheimer
Mrs. Margot Jacobs
Jewish Family Service
The John R. Green Co.
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Knose
Landor Associates
Mr. Lawrence A. Leser *
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip C. Long
Messer Construction Co.
Ohio CAT
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Perbix, Sr.
PNC Bank, N.A.
Ruttle Design Group, Inc.
Rosemary & Mark Schlachter *
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew A. Sheakley
Mr. & Mrs. Irwin B. Simon
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Skidmore
Dr. Judith & Mr. Steven Stein
Bruce S. and Caroline C. Taylor Fund
Thompson Hine LLP
Dr. & Mrs. Mark T. Tsuang
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Ward
Dr. Susan G. Weinberg &
Dr. Nolan L. Weinberg
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation
Woolpert LLP
Cornerstone Society
$1,000 - $2,499
Anonymous (5)
Anonymous Fund *
Dr. Ira & Linda Abrahamson
Albert B. Cord Foundation
Romola N. Allen
AT&T
Annual Fund and Mission Support
Cornerstone Society
$1,000 - $2,499
Al Neyer, Inc. Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Alpaugh
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Bailey
David & Elaine Billmire
In memory of John A. Barbara
Bardes Corporation
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Barton, Jr.
Bramkamp Printing Co. Inc.
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
B Smith Productions LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Buchanan
Linda Busken &
Andrew MacAoidh Jergens
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Cail
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Campbell
Drs. John L. and Ruth C. Carter
Castello Banfi
Edward & Susan Castleberry
Mrs. Walter M. Chapman
Paul & Deborah Chellgren
Christopher Bergen Fund
Cincinnati-Hamilton County
Community Action Agency
Cincinnati Museum Center Guests “Add-A-Dollar” Campaign
Communicating Arts Credit Union
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond K. Cooper II
Mr. & Mrs. L. Barry Cors
Ms. Katharine M. Davis
Martha and Stuart Dornette
Anne G. & Robert W. Dorsey
Duke Realty Corp.
Dianne Dunkelman
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Duszynski
Bill & Carol Eckerle
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore H. Emmerich
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Erschell
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Everingham
Kay Copelin French
Friends of Cincinnati Museum Center
Dr. & Mrs. Harry F. Fry
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Gill *
Mr. & Mrs. Louis A. Ginocchio
Mr. & Mrs. Chas Goering
Ms. H. Drewry Gores &
Mr. George H. Warrington
William H. & Jane A. Graver
Mr. & Mrs. John Grover *
Grubco Incorporated
Cathy Hansel
Ms. Mary Todd Hardeman
Ms. Consuelo W. Harris
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Hayden
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Heimann, Sr.
Wm G. & Mary Jane Helms Charitable
Trust, Leonard A. Weakley Jr., TEE
Youth Program
Cincinnati Museum Center’s Youth Program serves 150 thirteen-to eighteen-year-old students from diverse
backgrounds. The Program’s focus is to engage youth in informal learning while developing workplace skills in a
museum setting. Youth act as greeters to our visitors, interpreting exhibits and facilitating hands-on demonstrations.
Through personal development workshops, field trips, college visits, volunteerism and other learning
opportunities, participants in our Youth Program are well-prepared for success in high school, college and beyond.
100% of our Youth Program participants have graduated from high school. 99% have enrolled in a four-year college,
1% have enrolled in technical school or military service. 80% of our youth have received some form of college
scholarship, several with full financial aid packages. Several participants have been named National Merit Scholars.
More than 1,500 students are alumni of this program. “Thanks for leading me to my career and helping me
develop the skills necessary to be successful. The Youth Program exposed me to many experiences, people,
and places that helped shape who I am today.” says Sharon McMullen.
Cincinnati Museum Center is grateful for support from JP Morgan Chase and the board involvement of
Kevin Ward, President and Market Manager for Western Ohio - pictured here with Doug McDonald.
Support provided by JP MorganChase Foundation, Stillson Foundation, Josephine Schell Russell
Charitable Trust, PNC Bank Trustee, Ohio National Financial Services, Ohio Casualty Foundation,
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and Summertime Kids.
Annual Fund and Mission Support
Cornerstone Society
$1,000 - $2,499 (continued)
Timothy E. Hoberg & Caryl A. Yzenbaard
Mrs. Phyllis Hopple
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Huenefeld
Ms. Marilyn Jacobcik
Mr. James J. Jenny
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund
Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Jolson
Ms. Heidi Kloos & Mr. Guy Van Orden
Tom & Tara Knipper
Mr. Scott E. Knox & Mr. Raymond C. Pater
Florence and Ron Koetters
Janet C. Kreider
Mr. & Mrs. J. Brian Kropp
Mr. & Mrs. S. George Kurz
Mr. & Mrs. Polk K. Laffoon IV
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lafkas
Mrs. Joseph D. Landen
Ms. Willie A. Lansing
John Leshy Fund for Adams County
Dr. & Mrs. James D. Lytle
Dr. Tonya M. Matthews
Raymond and Madelynn Matlock
Mrs. Debra R. McMillan-Ash &
Mr. William F. Ash
Cortland and Annette Meader
Mr. & Mrs. Harold A. Merten
Bonnie & Dan Meyer
James A. Miller
Mr. Michael H. Miller &
Mr. Thomas E. Lawson
Mr. & Mrs. Graham Mitchell
Mr. & Mrs. David L. Morgan
Dean and Catherine Moulas
Mrs. Arthur E. Motch, Jr.
Mrs. Svet Nankovitch
Neyer Properties
Mr. & Mrs. William L. Neyer
James & Mary Nordlund
Northern Kentucky Community
Action Commission
Northern Kentucky University
Mr. & Mrs. Morris H. Passer
Dr. Gale E. Peterson
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Pichler *
Elizabeth & Bradford Pierce
Mr. Harley Piltingsrud
Dr. Elsira Pina & Dr. Charles Mehlman
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Pomeranz
Wym & Jan Portman *
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore J. Randles
Irene & Daniel P. Randolph Family
Daniel & Beverly Reigle
Mrs. George Rieveschl
Carole & Ed Rigaud
Cynthia S. Robertson
Mr. Ross Ristagno, M.D. & Ms. Jeanne Oikawa
Annual Fund and Mission Support
Annual Fund and Mission Support
Cornerstone Society
$1,000 - $2,499 - (continued)
Annual Fund Donors
$500 - $999 - (continued)
Our Collections
Mrs. Nancy L. Schlemmer
Mr. Clifford Scholes & Mr. Peter Scholes
Mr. & Mrs.^ James P. Schubert
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin H. Schwartz *
Mr. & Mrs. A. Larry Sisk
Mr. John G. Smale ^ *
Mr. & Mrs. Keith P. Spiller
Mr. & Mrs. Morton Spitz
Tom & Dee Stegman
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Stein
Mrs. Joseph S. Stern, Sr.
Ms. Elizabeth A. Stone *
Summertime Kids Fund *
Thomas R. Schiff Foundation
Ms. Oh-Kyung Taylor
Mr. Brian H. Tippett &
Dr. Aletha W. Tippett
Towne Properties
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Margaret & Michael Valentine
Carol & Robert Vidal
JoAnn & Paul Ward
Dr. Jerry W. Warner
Western & Southern Financial Fund
Mrs. Harris K. Weston
Mr. John H. White, Jr.
Sonja A. Wilson
Mr. Dean L. Windgassen &
Ms. Susan G. Stanton
Jo Ann F. Withrow
Mr. & Mrs. Craig S. Young
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony R. Woodward *
At the core of our visitor experience is the immeasurable depth
of our collections. Financial gifts help support our ability to care
for and preserve these priceless objects of historic and scientific
value, but how do these collections come to Cincinnati Museum
Center? From our community and those who value it. This past
year, we accessioned 251 lots into our 22 categories of collections;
228 of these were gifted to CMC. Just a few highlights include
letters to Andrew Hickenlooper from William Tecumseh Sherman
(1889); WWII era papers from Dr. Warren L. Strohmenger; and
records, history objects and photographs from the Greene Line
Steamer Company, famous for the Delta Queen.
We were also very pleased to continue to share these collections
on display through the highly-acclaimed exhibit, Treasures of the
Past: Cincinnati’s Historic Art 1800 - 1930, facilitated by team
of David Conzett, David Hausrath and Phillip Long - the exhibit
supported by First Financial Bank.
For a complete list of Gifts of Artifacts & Materials to the
Cincinnati Museum Center during the 2011-2012 fiscal year,
please visit cincymuseum.org.
Annual Fund Donors
$500 - $999
4C for Children
Liz & Hank Alexander
Ms. Dorothy E. Bauer
Fritz & Mary Jo Bazeley
John & Mary Ann Boorn
Mr. & Mrs. Elroy E. Bourgraf
Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant &
Ms. Sandra Privett
Mr. Ralph R. Carruthers
Cassidy Turley
Cincinnati Union Bethel
Mr. & Mrs. J. Leland Brewster II
Mr. Charles Comins &
Ms. Audrey Green-Comins
Mr. & Mrs. C. Wesley Cowan
Dr. & Mrs. Fuheid S. Daoud
Dental Care Plus, Inc.
Mr. Thomas R. Dietz
Ms. Janice Ferguson & Mr. Don Angel
The Honorable & Mrs. Richard H. Finan
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Garber
Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Gerhardt III
Ms. Jocelyn Glass
The Sarah and James Goldman Charitable Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Hale
Ms. Margaret E. Hallas
Harry & Elsie Knighton Memorial Fund
of the Scioto Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Guy C. Hess
Mr. James C. Johnson & Ms. Dale Cheek
Ms. Arleene Keller
Mr. & Mrs. Ray A. Kemper
Mrs. David A. Kohnen
Mrs. Margaret G. Lafley
Mr. Edgar E. Loyd
Mrs. Mary Sue McDuffie
OgilvyAction Experiential Marketing
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Olson
Mr. & Mrs. Kroger Pettengill
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Phillips
Joan Portman Edge of Appalachia Education Fund
Dr. Michael Privitera & Dr. Marcia Kaplan
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Raub
Alexandra B. Reynolds
Mr. & Mrs. Jack T. Rouse
Snowden & Marianne Rowe
Ruth E. Jones Trust
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Ruthman
Mr. & Mrs.^ John A. Ruthven
Recie & Jim Scott
Dr. & Mrs. Walter Smitson
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Stix
Mr. Jonathan Worstell
Miss Mariam A. Zabel
* Indicates a gift made via The Greater
Cincinnati Foundation.
** Indicates a gift made via Fidelity
Charitable Gift Fund.
*** Indicates a gift made via
Fifth Third Bank.
**** Indicates a gift made via
PNC Bank, Inc.
^ Indicates donor has recently
passed away.
Every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy. If you have a change
or correction, please contact the
Institutional Advancement Department
at (513) 287-7074.
Pictured here - Experts Scott Gampfer and David Conzett share our collections.
Cumulative Giving
Cumulative Giving
Celebrating generous donors
who have contributed a total of
$100,000 or more.
$100,000+ over course of
relationship with Museum Center
(continued)
Anonymous (5)
Dr. & Mrs. Compton Allyn
American Financial Group
William P. Anderson Foundation
Winifred L. & Emil L. Barrows Fund
Barb & Dave Beato
Rosemary H. & Frank Bloom Special Fund
Mr. & Mrs. David T. Bohl
Mrs. Lela C. Brown^
Otto M. Budig, Jr.
The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Camden Foundation
Robert Campeau Family Fdn.
Drs. John L. and Ruth C. Carter
William R. Chase
Cincinnati Bell
Cincinnati Empowerment Corporation
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati Financial Corporation
Cincinnati Microwave
Cintas Corporation
City of Cincinnati
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of OH/KY
Wallace T. Collett
Columbia Tristar Television
Convergys Corporation
The Corbett Foundation
Crosset Family Fund
Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc.
Ann Taylor Deupree
Deupree Family Foundation
Helen G., Henry F. & Louise Tuechter
Dornette Foundation
Taxpayers of Hamilton
Harriette R. Williams Downey Fund
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Foundation, Inc.
Lucile & Richard Durrell Special Fund II
Lucile & Richard Durrell Special Fund III
The Thomas J. Emery Memorial
Ernst & Young LLP
Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Farmer
Adelaide R. Farny
Fifth Third Bank
Ashley & Bobbie Ford
Ford Motor Company
Susan & William Friedlander
Frisch’s Restaurants
Estate of Oliver M. Gale
Jane Garvey & John Lanier
GE Aviation
Mrs. James A.D. Geier
Mrs. Paul E. Geier
John and Gloria Goering Family Gift Fund
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Holiday Memories at Union Terminal
For decades Union Terminal has been a place of memories and traditions that are shared from
one generation to the next; stories of war-time departures and returns, boarding the trains for
college and camp, and whispering messages of love across the dome. One of the biggest gifts
to impact our community in 2011-12 was that of the Duke Energy Holiday Trains to Cincinnati
Museum Center, embarking on another way to make memories with generations of families
at Union Terminal.
“It is a wonderful partnership that gives our historic trains a permanent home at Cincinnati Museum
Center,” said Johnna Reeder, vice president of Community Relations for Duke Energy. “We knew
this would be a great place for people of all ages to see them for many holiday seasons to come.”
The original CG&E holiday train tradition began in 1946 in partnership with the Baltimore & Ohio
(B&O) Railroad. Since 1946, more than 9 million people have celebrated with the Duke Energy
Holiday Train display. It is one of the largest portable models in the world, measuring 36.5 by 47.5
feet long. It features over 300 miniature rail cars and 60 engines running along 1,000 feet of track.
In 2011, Duke Energy gifted the trains to Cincinnati Museum Center to ensure the trains would
be preserved and continue to be presented for all generations of our community to enjoy.
Robert W. and Isabel Yeatman Gwinner Fund
Mrs. Frederick D. Haffner
Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S.
Bank Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. William Haller
Hamilton County, Ohio
Estate of Francis S. Hanneford
Mr. & Mrs. R. Keith Harrison, Jr.
Hasbro, Inc.
Frederick A. Hauck
The John Hauck Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Hauser
The Hayfields Foundation
Heidelberg Distributing Company
Helen Steiner Rice Foundation
John Z. Herschede
Hewlett Packard, Corp.
The History Channel
Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.
HSR Business to Business Inc.
Institute of Museum & Library Services
The Andrew Jergens Foundation
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Mr. George C. Juilfs
The Juilfs Foundation
Keating, Muething & Klekamp LLP
The Dorothy M. M. Kersten Trust
The Kroger Company
Margaret A. Kung Trust
L & L Nippert Fund
Landor Associates
Mr. & Mrs. Alan B. Lindner
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Lindner
Mrs. Carl H. Lindner, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Lindner, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Lindner, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Lowe
The Luther Foundation
Macy’s, Inc.
Manuel D. & Rhoda Mayerson Foundation
Meijer Stores
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Melvin
Metropolitan Sewer District of
Greater Cincinnati
Microsoft Corporation
Milacron Geier Foundation
Milacron Inc.
Dave & Diane Moccia
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Moore, Jr.
Mr. William S. Nagel
National Endowment for the Humanities
National Science Foundation
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Buck Niehoff
Louis & Louise Nippert Trust
Cumulative Giving
$100,000+ over course of
relationship with Museum Center
(continued)
Ohio Casualty Group
Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission
The Ohio Historical Society
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Olson
Mr. & Mrs. John A. O’Steen
The John and Judi O’Steen
Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Perbix
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Phillips
PNC Bank, N.A.
The Procter & Gamble
The Robert H. Reakirt Foundation
August A. Rendigs, Jr. Foundation
Mrs. George Rieveschl
The Estate of Dr. George Rieveschl, Jr.
Marjorie G. Riley Trust
Lois & Richard Rosenthal
Estate of Mrs. Martha P. Rowe
Snowden & Marianne Rowe
The Josephine Schell Russell
Charitable Trust
Sara Lee Corporation
SC Ministry Foundation
Harry J Schaleman (Estate)
Robert & Adele Schiff Family Foundation
Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts No. 1 and 2
Harold C. Schott Foundation
The E.W. Scripps Company
Scripps Howard Foundation
Louise Taft Semple Foundation
Sencorp
Jeremy F. Simpson
Social Innovation Fund
The Spaulding Foundation
Stillson Foundation
Mrs. John J. Strader IV
Subaru of America, Inc
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy M. Sullivan
Estate of Mr. Edward M. Thayer
The Fleischmann Foundation
Mr. G. Richard Thomas
Time Warner Cable
Mr. & Mrs. Victor M. Tyler
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Tysoe
U.S. Bank
United Dairy Farmers
United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development
US Department of Energy
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Vincent
Mr. & Mrs. Albert W. Vontz III
Mrs. Elsie H. Warrington
Elizabeth A. Weber
Western & Southern Financial Group
Estate of Charles Westheimer
Community partnerships and inspiring people propel the
inspiration of Cincinnati Museum Center forward.
Alice & Danny
Cumulative Giving
Positive Exposure
After fifty years of volunteer service to the Museum of Natural History & Science and Cincinnati Museum Center, Alice Lytle has her
very own key. Her passion and dedication were celebrated this past summer through a surprise reception. Alice has worked on
countless projects and events with CMC in her years of service. She played an instrumental role in the opening of the OMNIMAX
Theater as well as the funding and development of the Fleischmann Library and has chaired countless galas. Alice has had a hand in
some of the biggest projects in the organization, but also took the time to be a part of the small ones. But, according to her it was
not just a love of science and history that drove her to volunteer. She loves working with people and seeing them come together in a
special way. She shared a very special wish as she said, “all I can say is, I hope you’ll be in love forever. And I do love this place.”
To support this illuminating exhibit, CMC joined forces with Starfire U. Starfire enables individuals with disabilities to
become active and vital members of the community. Starfire facilitated experiences including sports trivia, musical
performances, yoga and poetry readings, providing opportunities for individuals to learn and practice their social skills
and create strategies for interacting with the community.
One of the people Alice has loved knowing is CMC’s exhibit long-time maintenance expert,
Danny Hildebrand. Danny began working for the Museum of Natural History in 1964 at the age of 16!
He was separated from us for a short time as he served his country during the Vietnam War but
returned to work with us from that day forward. Not many people have worked for one organization
for 48 years. Literally millions of museum-goers, over generations, have been impacted by Danny’s
work and dedication.
®
Community volunteer Kathleen Cail led the effort to bring Rick Guidotti’s photography exhibit Positive Exposure: The
Spirit of Difference to Museum Center. This enlightening exhibit challenges the stigma associated with difference by
celebrating the beauty of genetic and medical diversity with positive images and inspiring real life stories.
Girl Scouts
Museum Center was delighted to help the Girl Scouts turn 100 this year!
We hosted more than 1,000 Girls Scouts in February throughout all three
museums and the OMNIMAX® experience. The Girl Scouts echoed throughout
Union Terminal’s Rotunda for a presentation and sing-a-long. The celebration
continued with an overnight at Museum Center featuring a dance party, OMNIMAX®
films and after hours in the Museum of Natural History & Science! We were
pleased to help the Girl Scouts share a special exhibit, free for the
community, on the history of Girl Scouts in Cincinnati.
We’re proud to help celebrate and support the Girl Scout’s
mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character,
who make the world a better place.
Rick Guidotti’s Photo of Cincinnatian Grace Cail.
Difference Makers
Duke Energy Children’s Museum’s annual Difference Maker Awards honor youth, adults,
businesses and agencies that share Cincinnati Museum Center’s mission to better the lives of
children in our community. The Difference Maker program strives to recognize our community’s
unsung heroes.­The grandmothers and foster parents, the
volunteers and the small community organizations, the teenagers
and budding child advocates -­ along with the agencies and
individuals who make the Greater Cincinnati region a better
place for children. Since the inaugural Difference Maker Awards
in 2008, we have recognized more than 100 nominees.
The 2011 honorees were:
Josh Cares; Etta Hoeh, Ronald McDonald House Volunteer;
Mike Holmes, assistant coach of Cincy Swish; Aaron Davis, coach
of the West End Wildcats; Beckett Schiaparelli, ten year old
founder of Beckett’s Birthday Backpack Program; Marquicia Jones,
Founder of Q-Kidz Dance-Drill team.
$100,000+ over course of
relationship with Museum Center
(continued)
Mrs. Harris K. Weston
Mr. John H. White, Jr.
Jo Ann F. Withrow
Withrow-Farny Endowment Fund
WKRC-TV, Channel 12 - CBS
Wodecroft Foundation
Woodward Trust
WRRM 98.5
John H. Wulsin
WVMX-FM 94.1
These donors have made gifts for
pledges of $100,000 or more to
Cincinnati Museum Center.
Every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy. If you have a change or
correction, please contact the
Institutional Advancement Department
at (513) 287-7074.
Consistent Giving
Celebrating generous donors who
have made contributions each year
for the past ten fiscal years.
Anonymous (4)
Romola N. Allen
Dr. & Mrs. Compton Allyn
Fritz & Mary Jo Bazeley
Mr. & Mrs. David T. Bohl
E. Lucy Braun Endowment Fund
Mr. & Mrs. J. Leland Brewster II
Mrs. Lela C. Brown
Otto M. Budig, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Burlingham
Mrs. Mary E. Carroll
Linda & Dan Carter
Drs. John L. & Ruth C. Carter
Albert B. Cord Foundation
Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. Caroline H. Davidson
Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Dierckes, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. David Dillon
Anne G. & Robert W. Dorsey
Mr. & Mrs. Maritine R. Dunn
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore H. Emmerich
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Everingham
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Foley
Ashley & Bobbie Ford
Susan & William Friedlander
Jane Garvey & John Lanier
Frederick A. & Juliet Esselborn Geier
Memorial Fund
Mrs. Philip O. Geier, Jr.
Consistent Giving
Celebrating generous donors who
have made contributions each year
for the past ten fiscal years.
(continued)
Mrs. Deliaan Gettler
Mr. Ralph P. Ginocchio
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Gloeckler
Katherine Glover & Megan Glover
Mr. & Mrs.^ John B. Goering
William H. & Jane A. Graver
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Mr. Jeffrey T. Grothaus &
Ms. Stephanie M. Kovalcik
Mr. & Mrs. R.C. Haberstroh
Mrs. Frederick D. Haffner
Cathy Hansel
Mr. & Mrs. R. Keith Harrison, Jr.
The John Hauck Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Hauser
Timothy E. Hoberg & Caryl A. Yzenbaard
Mrs. Phyllis Hopple
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Huenefeld
Dr. & Mrs. Robert K. Hutchins
The Dorothy M. M. Kersten Trust
Mr. Steven R. Kirschner
Florence & Ron Koetters
Mr. Lawrence A. Leser
Mr. Mark S. Lewis
Mrs. Lorraine A. Lukens
Dr. & Mrs. James D. Lytle
Mr. & Mrs. Douglass W. McDonald
Cortland & Annette Meader
Messer Construction Co.
Bonnie & Dan Meyer
Dr. Michael E. Miller & Dr. Chris Modrall
Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Myer III
Valerie L. Newell & Timothy Smith
Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Buck Niehoff
The Ohio Historical Society
Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Oliver
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Olson
Mrs. Richard A. Pandorf
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Perbix, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Perbix, Jr.
Dr. Gale E. Peterson
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Pichler
Elizabeth & Brad Pierce
Wym & Jan Portman
Mrs. Esther H. M. Power
Phil & Susan Price
Procter & Gamble
Dr. Mitchell C. Rashkin & Dr. Karen B. Ohlbaum
Daniel & Beverly Reigle
Cynthia S. Robertson
J. Scott & Lauri Robertson
Mary Lee Rossbach
Mr. & Mrs. Jack T. Rouse
Recie & Jim Scott
Cincinnati Museum Center’s ability to host blockbuster
exhibitions in our Westheimer Changing Exhibit galleries
brings the world to our region. Since opening this space for
special exhibitions in 2004, CMC has hosted The Vatican,
Titanic, Nicholas & Alexandra, Bodies, Dinosaurs Unearthed,
Cleopatra, and in 2011-12 it was A Day in Pompeii. We are
able to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences that share the
mysteries of the ancient world, and priceless treasures of art,
science and humanity with millions of visitors. A Day in Pompeii
also connected visitors with the highly acclaimed research of
Professor Steven Ellis and the University of Cincinnati Department
of Classics. Together, CMC and UC gave our region a look at
this fascinating civilization and opportunity to understand how
local research is leading the field of archaeology to new insights
into the daily life of Pompeii before that fateful day of Vesuvius’
eruption in AD 79.
In addition to the exhibition, A Day in Pompeii, a wide variety
of hands-on programs helped share the impact of this
learning experience throughout all three of our museums, plus
adult lectures, a book club, wine tastings and a Pompeii
inspired art show featuring 25 local visual artists.
Support for A Day in Pompeii included sponsorships from
Kroger, The Cincinnati Reds, Frisch’s, and
the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Consistent Giving
Building and traveling exhibits for other museums and educational partners
takes CMC’s expertise, collections and name around the world.
Other exhibits that we have presented in the Ruthven Community Gallery,
free of admission charge, included Visionaries & Voices glow in the dark paintings,
celebration of Findlay Market, Caring for the Worlds Within Our Yards, and
now showing Cincinnati and the Civil War: The Queen City Responds 1861-1802.
Celebrating generous donors who
have made contributions each year
for the past ten fiscal years.
(continued)
James A. & Elizabeth York Schiff
Kathryn Shahani
Ms. Sandra L. Shipley
Jeremy F. Simpson
Mr. & Mrs. William Spiegel
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Stillpass
Mr. & Mrs. Steven C. Steinman
Ms. Margaret M. Taske
Dr. & Mrs. John M. Tew, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Tysoe
Carol & Robert Vidal
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Vincent
Mrs. Joan C. Walson
JoAnn & Paul Ward
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Watkins
Mr. John H. White, Jr.
Sonja A. Wilson
Jo Ann F. Withrow
Wodecroft Foundation
Woodward Trust
Mr. Jonathan Worstell
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Wurtzler
Mr. & Mrs. Eric B. Yeiser
These donors have made gifts or
pledges to Cincinnati Museum
Center consistently for the last ten
fiscal years.
Every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy. If you have a change or
correction, please contact the
Institutional Advancement Department
at (513) 287-7074.
Legacy Society
Anonymous (5)
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick R. Abbott
Ms. Nancy Barbour
Ms. Dorothy E. Bauer
Barb & Dave Beato
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bloom
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. Burkart
Drs. John L. and Ruth C. Carter
Catharine & Walter ^ Chapman
Mr. & Mrs. Chadwick W. Christine, Jr.
Ms. Joan Cochran
Ms. Caroline S. DeMar
Mr. John A. Diehl
Ashley & Bobbie Ford
Susan & William Friedlander
Oliver M. Gale ^
Dr. James M. Garvey
Mr. & Mrs. William Haller
Giving Clubs
Legacy Society
(continued)
Charles ^ & Edith ^ Harper
Mrs. Nelson M. Hoffmann
Dr. Robert T. Howe ^
Mr. James J. Jenny
Mr. Paul C. Keidel ^
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick G. Koehler
Mr. & Mrs. Randolph L. Krumm
Jean E. Lemon
Mr. Franklin O. Loveland III
Mr. David Mason
Mr. & Mrs. Douglass W. McDonald
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Melvin
Ms. Victoria L. Memmel
Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Miller
Richard & Crescent Miller
Dave & Diane Moccia
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Moore, Jr.
The Reverend Christopher F. Neely
Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Buck Niehoff
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Perbix
Dr. Aaron W. Perlman ^
Mr. George ^ & Mrs. Ellen Rieveschl, Jr.
Mr.^ & Mrs. John W. Ross, Sr.
Snowden & Marianne Rowe
Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Schuch
Ms. Amy Scrivner & Mr. Chris Scott
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Shields
Ms. Sandra L. Shipley
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Specter
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy M. Sullivan
Mr. G. Richard Thomas
Dr. Jerry W. Warner
Mr. Mark A. Watkins
Mr. John H. White, Jr.
Sonja A. Wilson
Miss Mariam A. Zabel
Rocky Mountain Express
& To The Arctic
Every beat of music, every grand sweeping view, every frame
of the film is an experience that transports our OMNIMAX®
viewers to another place, and this year, another time. Again,
we are able to share inspiring stories that bring the world to our
region. Rocky Mountain Express took our breath away as we
learned of the visionary plan to build the Canadian Pacific Railway.
This gorgeous film has now been added to the holiday traditions
line up at Union Terminal, providing a complete train experience.
To the Arctic warmed our hearts with its story of polar bear,
walrus and other Arctic families adapting to life as the Arctic
environment changes.
The featured cultures are Latin American, African, Appalachian,
Celtic Lands and Asian.
^ Indicates donor has passed away.
The Legacy Society honors our friends
and supporters who have helped to
secure the future of Cincinnati Museum
Center as they plan their own. These
donors have named Museum Center
as the beneficiary of a planned gift.
Every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy. If you have a change or
correction, please contact the
Institutional Advancement Department
at (513) 287-7074.
Giving Clubs
1788 Club
Anonymous (5)
Dr. Ira & Linda Abrahamson
Romola N. Allen
Dr. & Mrs. Compton Allyn
Mrs. Lela C. Brown
Drs. John L. & Ruth C. Carter
Edward & Susan Castleberry
Our Passport to the World Series of Culture Fests, supported by
Luxottica, brought the world to more than 60,000 participants.
Visitors experienced the beauty and richness of cultures from
around the globe with a glimpse into that culture’s arts and
heritage through displays, cultural presentations, performances
and merchandise. Each fest is a forum for interacting and
learning with community members of different backgrounds.
“I was so excited to see the many different countries represented
at Asian Culture Fest...we are a true global community and your
work continues to contribute to that fact!” said Carla Walker,
board member of Sister Cities International.
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1788 Club
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond K. Cooper II
Albert B. Cord Foundation
Mrs. Caroline H. Davidson
Martha & Stuart Dornette
Anne G. & Robert W. Dorsey
Mrs. Thomas O. Dunlap, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore H. Emmerich
Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Erschell
Harry & Linda Fath
Ashley & Bobbie Ford
Kay Copelin French
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Gardner
Mrs. Philip O. Geier, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Chas Goering
Mr. & Mrs.^ John B. Goering
Timothy E. Hoberg & Caryl A. Yzenbaard
Mrs. Phyllis Hopple
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Huenefeld
Mrs. Margot Jacobs
Mr. James J. Jenny
Florence & Ron Koetters
Janet C. Kreider
Mr. & Mrs. S. George Kurz
Mr. Lawrence A. Leser
Mr. & Mrs. Alan B. Lindner
Mrs. Carl H. Lindner, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Lindner, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce C. Long
Mrs. Debra R. McMillan-Ash &
Mr. William F. Ash
Cortland & Annette Meader
Mr. & Mrs. Harold A. Merten
Bonnie & Dan Meyer
Dean and Catherine Moulas
Mrs. Svet Nankovitch
Francie & John Pepper
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Perbix
Dr. Gale E. Peterson
Mrs. Nancy L. Schlemmer
Mr. James P. Schubert
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin H. Schwartz
Jeremy F. Simpson
Tom & Dee Stegman
Mrs. Joseph S. Stern, Sr.
Dr. & Mrs. John M. Tew, Jr.
Carol & Robert Vidal
Mr. John H. White, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Eric B. Yeiser
Grandparents Club
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Castellini
Cathy Hansel
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Heimann, Sr.
Francie & Tom Hiltz
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lafkas
Raymond and Madelynn Matlock
Daniel & Beverly Reigle
Rosemary & Mark Schlachter
Dr. & Mrs. John M. Tew, Jr.
Mr. Leonard A. Weakley, Jr.
Hopewell Council
Anonymous (2)
Romola N. Allen
Mrs. Charles Wm. Anness
Mrs. Lela C. Brown
Linda Busken &
Andrew MacAoidh Jergens
Mrs. Walter M. Chapman
Albert B. Cord Foundation
Mrs. Caroline H. Davidson
Katharine M. Davis
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Everingham
Mrs. Philip O. Geier, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Chas Goering
Mrs. Frederick D. Haffner
Timothy E. Hoberg & Caryl A. Yzenbaard
Mrs. Margot Jacobs
Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Jolson
Mr. Lawrence A. Leser
Mr. & Mrs. Alan B. Lindner
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Lindner, Sr.
Dr. & Mrs. James D. Lytle
Mrs. Debra R. McMillan-Ash &
Mr. William F. Ash
Bonnie & Dan Meyer
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Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Buck Niehoff
Mr. & Mrs. John A. O’Steen
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Perbix, Sr.
Carole & Ed Rigaud
Cynthia S. Robertson
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Skidmore
Mr. John G. Smale
Dr. Jerry W. Warner
Sonja A. Wilson
Mr. Dean L. Windgassen &
Ms. Susan G. Stanton
Jo Ann F. Withrow
Wodecroft Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Craig S. Young
Treehouse Club
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Campbell
Ms. Susan B. Esler & Mr. Steve Skibo
Mr. & Mrs. Jason M. Farler, CFA
Ms. Consuelo W. Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Albert E. Heekin III
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory B. Kenny
Tom & Tara Knipper
Elizabeth & Bradford Pierce
Dr. Elsira Pina & Dr. Charles Mehlman
Mrs. Nancy L. Schlemmer
Mr. & Mrs. David W. Warner
^ Indicates donor has recently passed away.
The Giving Clubs are associates of the
$1,000 donors which sponsor special
events and programming related to the
Cincinnati History Museum and the
Cincinnati Historical Library & Archives
(1788 Club), the Museum of Natural
History & Science (Hopewell Council),
the Duke Energy Children’s Museum
(Treehouse Club) and special interest to
celebrate the bond between grandparents
and grandchildren (Grandparents Club).
Ohio Museums Association
Professional of the Year
Staci Dennison, director for corporate, foundation and
government relations at Cincinnati Museum Center was named
the 2011 Ohio Museums Association (OMA) Professional of
the Year. This award recognizes Staci’s outstanding leadership
and professionalism in service to CMC and work that benefits
museums across Ohio.
Her accomplishments have enabled CMC to build a DNA
laboratory, begin its restoration of Union Terminal and advance
the current goal of also featuring modern applied and physical
sciences in the Museum of Natural History & Science. Her work
extends beyond CMC, developing the Ohio Alliance of Science
Centers and cultural institutions from across the state.
American Inhouse Design Award
Cincinnati Museum Center’s own Design and Marketing Team
received an American Inhouse Design Award from Graphic
Design USA for the 2010-2011 Annual Report. Jenna Stoll,
Jesse Kramer and Sarah Brancato combined their creativity to
take the project in-house for the first time in several years, in an
effort to strengthen the branding and save the institution money.
YMCA Black & Latino Achiever Awards
CMC has several staff who have been recognized as a YMCA Black & Latino Achiever. Tonya Matthews PhD. was recognized in the
2010 class, Terry Dickey in 2011, and Calvin Harper will be recognized in November 2012. The classes are assembled annually and
convene in the fall for an orientation session. There is a black tie awards dinner held annually in November where the honorees are
recognized. Then, the honorees give back to the community through volunteering at the YMCA to coach, teach, mentor and support
the participating youth in our community. The honorees commit to engaging in community service with the YMCA for the duration of
the class which runs for approximately 14 months.
Dave and Barb Beato
have volunteered at Museum Center since the institution’s inaugural year in 1990. Dave primarily
at the Geier Center, and Barb in the museum shops. 2012 saw the Beatos move away from
Cincinnati, but not before leaving a remarkable legacy. If giving over 25,400 hours of volunteer
service wasn’t enough, the Beatos regularly remembered Museum Center in their annual giving
and also in their estate plans. They are tremendous friends who have left an indelible mark of good
at Museum Center. We wish them continued happiness in their next, exciting chapter!
Mr. Ashley L. Ford,
volunteer extraordinaire, can often be found in our Cincinnati History Museum
strolling through the Public Landing dressed as an 1860’s steamboat captain,
or engaging guests with his interpretation of the life and songs of Stephen
Foster (as he accompanies himself with lively accordion music!) 18 years
of volunteer service; creation of educational programming
for museum guests; financial and other support for
public programming and for professional
development of Museum Center staff - Ashley
is an impassioned ambassador of our mission!
Volunteers
Milestone Years Celebrated
50 Years of Service
Alice Lytle
35 Years of Service
Terry Huizing
30 Years of Service
Lory Greenland
Paul Krusling
25 Years of Service
Betty Simonson
20 Years of Service
Jeffrey Davis
Margaret Dorn
Irene Eder
Janet Joerg
Jean Lemon
Kenneth McMullin
Frederick Moore
Charles Specter
Elizabeth Tinklenberg
Roger Zimmerer
15 Years of Service
William Atkins
Carol Campbell
Jean Frolicher
Marjorie Gabel
Ann Moreton
Jewel Schaen
Ruth Schlemmer
Fred Schroeder
Margaret Taske
Donald Walsh
10 Years of Service
Mark Aull
Israel Campbell
Sue Lindy
Bunnie Prost
Paul Roemer
Carol Shannon
Michael Shannon Terry Shannon
Sarah Strassell
Walter Wyatt
5 Years of Service
Bruce Bishop
Susan Byrley
William Hindman
Brenda Jones
James Moffet
Sara Oser
Gerald Pfarner
Megan Raczon
David Savage
Julie Bishop
Holly Crawford
Sean Jackson
Jack Kindell
Elizabeth O’Brien
Ellen Paulsen
Albert Prost
Irlene Rastani
Marjorie Stear
These volunteers hit a milestone
anniversary with Cincinnati Museum
Center January – December 2011.
For a complete list of Volunteers,
please visit our website at
cincymuseum.org.
In Memoriam
Carl F. Abel
They will all be missed.
Flavia T. Aeschbacher
Gerald Altenau
Margaret A. Andre
T. Robert Armstrong
Neil A. Armstrong
Marilyn Arn
Oliver W. Birckhead
Edward E. Betz
Robert Brinker
Jean A. Bruns
Bennie R. Butler
Caesar Carnevale
Walter M. Chapman
Nicholas Tsimaras
Michael J. Crusham
Robert J. Driehaus
Thomas O. Dunlap
James E. Durrell
Richard Fleming
Richard E. Glaser
David Goodrich
Dorothy M. Goyert
Frederick D. Haffner
Robert D. Harrison
Robert F. Hartkemeier
Jean Hasselbeck
William Hayden
George Heidenreich
Sylvia M. Henthorn
Tim Herr
Walter P. Herz
R. Paul Ivy
Helen M. Johnson
Stanley M. Kaplan
Elizabeth Kareth
John R. Kauck
Neil Armstrong 1930-2012
August 25, 2012 marked the passing of a true American hero
and longtime friend of Cincinnati Museum Center. Neil Armstrong
served as a member and chairman of the board of trustees of the
Museum of Natural History & Science at its Gilbert Avenue
location in the 1980s. In 2004, Mr. Armstrong was a spokesperson
for the Union Terminal operating levy campaign. And on April 18,
2006, Neil received NASA’s Ambassador of Exploration Award at
a ceremony held at Cincinnati Museum Center. US Senator John
Glenn and NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin were on hand
as Neil designated Cincinnati Museum Center to receive a moon
rock collected during his Apollo 11 mission.
Armstrong called the award “very impressive” and went on to
share what he called “a thin slice of natural history” with the
audience. Using a moon rock he dubbed “Bok” as the central
character, Armstrong outlined the geologic development of the
moon through the eons. He wrapped up his tale with a quip:
“I was the strange creature that kidnapped Bok.” He referred
to the lunar sample that was part of the award as “a chip off
the old Bok.”
Giving the award and lunar sample to Museum Center
President /CEO Douglass W. McDonald, Armstrong said,
“I hope I’ve persuaded you that a place of natural history is a
great place for (it) to be.”
We certainly agree. “Bok” is on display in the Museum of Natural
History & Science, along with a replica of his Apollo 11 space
suit and tools. In honor and memory of Armstrong’s place in
history, contribution to society and our community, CMC
opened the Museum of Natural History & Science for free from
August 26-Labor Day, 2012. More than 14,000 guests visited
the Museum to pay their respects in this period to share his
legacy with their children and leave comments noting how Neil
Armstrong inspired them.
Bennie Butler 1938-2012
In Memoriam
Bennie Butler was beyond an inspiration for visitors and staff
in his 10 years of portraying significant African Americans in
Cincinnati’s history. Creating some of the best-loved and most
memorable interpretations in our History Museum and Museum
of Natural History & Science, Bennie has been described as
“amazing,” “engaging” and even “debonair.” He was a gentleman
of as much character and distinction as the historical figures he
recreated for us.
Paul C. Keidel
K. William Kitzmiller
Bennie is also the ultimate Union Terminal story. His memories
here date back to 1945, when he welcomed his father home
from World War II. In 1952, he waved goodbye to his brother as
he left for the Navy on a train at Union Terminal. Five years later,
he celebrated his high school prom at this Cincinnati landmark.
In Bennie’s own words:
“I was waiting for my father in the rotunda of Union Terminal in
a sea of people in hustle and bustle. It looked like Times Square
on New Year’s Eve. And I’ll never forget seeing my huge father
come off the train with his big army bag slung over his shoulder,
and his shiny black boots clicking along the terminal floor as
he walked to my mother and me. Every time I come to Union
Terminal, I get that feeling. It’s nostalgia. Every time my father
ever said ‘I’m going to take you for a ride,’ I knew exactly what
that meant: We were going to Union Terminal, and I could dangle
my feet in the fountain outside and watch the Pullman Porters.
This place still smells the same.”
And some 50 years later, he became a Pullman Porter for us.
We will miss him, but we will also celebrate every moment we
had with him. It was his life’s great joy to work here and our
great honor to have him.
Bennie Butler was a first person interpreter playing the parts
of JP Ball (1849), Stephen Bishop (1838), Wendell P. Dabney
(1945) and a Pullman Porter (1930’s).
(continued)
Norbert E. Koopman
Lois H. Kruse
Walt Kuebler
John H. Kuhn
Ada D. Kuhn
Elizabeth W. Kyte
George Lanz
Elizabeth M. Lemon
James P. Leo
Carl H. Lindner
Eleanor D. Lortz
Manuel D. Mayerson
Nancy A. McGary
Jacqueline G. Moore
Malcom C. Myers
Genevieve H. Pennington
John A. Reid
Charles Scott Riley
Violet Robertson
John W. Ross
Doris J. Schnurrenberger
Paul A. Schuster
Richard F. Shaw
Richard L. Shenk
John G. Smale
Harry G. Stall
F.L. Stallings
John M. Tate
Elmer Thomas
Truman Toland
Jack Twyman
Whitney Wharton
Mary K. Woolford
Barbara L. York
Children’s Museum Advisory Board
Allison Hiltz Kropp (Chair)
Brad Arnett
Alison Bushman
Stephanie Byrd
Vicki Calonge
Melissa Casto
Jason M. Farler, CFA
Marla H. Fuller
Shawn Gilreath, LEED AP
Consuelo W. Harris
Brett Heekin
Peter Horton
Jenny C. Laster
Tina R. Macon
Julie Mahorney, CPA
Mark McAndrew
Ben McNab, SIOR, CCIM
Elsira Pina
Robert C. Roberts
Matt Sheakley
Paul M. Swanson, CPCU, CLU
Lamont Taylor
Robin Wilson
Gregory Wolf
Cincinnati History Advisory Board
David Hausrath (Chair)
Compton Allyn
Hazeleen Brewster
Edward D. Diller
Ted Emmerich
Ashley L. Ford
Jeff Hinebaugh
Timothy E. Hoberg, Partner
Thomas E. Huenefeld
Eric Jackson, Assoc. Professor
Ronald A. Koetters
Phillip Long
Ed Loyd
Jeffrey McClorey
Cortland Meader
Dean Moulas, CFA
Gale E. Peterson
JoAnn Rice
Todd M. Schild
Judith Spraul-Schmidt
Merrie Stewart Stillpass
Tony Strike
Robert Vitz
Jennifer Walke
Richard Wilhelm
Natural History Advisory Board
In early 2012, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Cincinnati Museum Center announced a visionary plan to
take steps to join together in a united corporate structure. Our iconic and inspirational attractions share a common vision to create
engaging, inspiring and meaningful learning experiences. Our world-renowned institutions are focused on maintaining distinct brands
and missions, but will be better positioned to contribute more to the community.
“We know that joining together will strengthen our respective organizations,” said Francie S. Hiltz, chair of Cincinnati Museum Center
Board of Trustees and Rev. Damon Lynch, Jr. presiding co-chair of National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. “The result will be
creative and dynamic organizations, offering greater financial strength and new opportunities.”
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Cincinnati Museum Center are united in operations and planning. For the
purpose of charitable gifts and other revenue, each organization remains a separate 501(c)(3) entity. The Board of the National
Underground Railroad Freedom Center is responsible for overseeing fundraising, programming and for enhancing the image of the
Freedom Center, locally, nationally and globally.
After significant dialogue with the community, an effort is underway to lead necessary program and facility improvements for the sustainable success of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Cincinnati Museum Center.
Local and national leaders shared their support of this initiative.
“There is tremendous opportunity to maximize the effectiveness and reach of both organizations,”
said Thomas Williams, Cincinnati Business Committee past Chair.
Christopher Smitherman, president of the Cincinnati Chapter of the NAACP and sitting Cincinnati City Councilman, stated: “I have great confidence in both leaders. I view the merger as a very positive step
for the region.”
Wade Henderson, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, shared his thoughts: “The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is quickly becoming
an indispensable institution whose mission grows more vital by the day. By joining forces with
the Cincinnati Museum Center, the Freedom Center will have the foundation to grow stronger and more dynamic, enabling it to reach and inspire a wider audience.”
Steve Steinman (Chair)
Henry Alexander
Bob Bergstein
Helen Black
David Bohl
DeVere E. Burt
Brian Carley, Partner
Catharine W. Chapman
Stanley Hedeen
Gene Kritsky
Orie Loucks
Steve Love
David Meyer
Chris Moran
Kevin Pape
Nilesh (Neal) Patel
John A. Ruthven
Keith Spiller
Judith K. Stein, M.D.
John M. Tew, M.D.
Jerry W. Warner
Dean Windgassen
President’s African American
Advisory Council
Ms. Claudia Abercrumbie
Mr. Amin Akbar
Ms. Donna Jones Baker
Ms. Cynthia Booth
Ms. DeAsa Brown
Dr. Calvin Harper
Mr. Roderick D. Hinton
Mr. Myron Hughes
Dr. Eric Jackson
Ms. Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney
Mr. Robert Killins
Mr. William J. Madison
Mr. William Mallory
Ms. Mona Harrison Morrow
Dr. Monica Posey
Ms. Gwen Robinson
Mr. Sean Rugless
Mr. Chris Smitherman
Mr. Dwight Tillery
Ms. Carla Walker
Dr. Janice Walker
Mr. David Weaver
Mr. Dan Yount
Matching Gift Companies
Operating Revenue
Operating Expenditures
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Deluxe Corporation Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation
GE Foundation
Hewlett-Packard Co.
Other 1%
Endowment 5%
IBM International Foundation
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
Macy’s Inc. Foundation
Admissions 25%
Levy 18%
Interest
1%
Exhibits,
Programs
& OMNIMAX®
36%
Fundraising
4%
Collections,
Research
& Library
8%
Bramkamp Printing Co. Inc.
Cincinnati Bell
Program
Fees &
Exhibit Rentals
7%
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical
Garden
DBest Printing
Ms. Linda Dupre
Contributions 21%
Equipment Depot Ohio, Inc.
Membership 10%
Frisch’s Restaurants
Food, Parking,
Retail and Rentals
14%
Capitol
Maintenance
& Purchases
1%
Visitor
and Member
Services
Retail
6%
5%
Goodwin Lighting Services
Total $7,441,703.00
Support
Services
18%
Gifts in Kind
Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Contributions & Support
Greater Cincinnati Water Works
IN DIVI DUAL
PR IVATE FOUN DATION S
CORP ORATE
HAMI LTON C OUNTY LEVY
CITY, STATE, F EDERAL
$61,884
$6,000,00 0
$312,03 9
Building
17%
$5,000,00 0
Marketing
and PR
4%
$1,912,39 0
OPERATING $6,891,048
$4,000,00 0
$427,25 5
Hilti, Inc.
$3,000,00 0
Landor & Associates
LaRosa’s, Inc.
$25,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
Queen City Blacktop
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
Ms. Oh-Kyung Taylor
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
The Nielsen Company
Ohio Valley Wine & Beer Co.
Procter & Gamble
Validex Employment Screening Services
$0
$0
$24,000,000
$22,000,000
$20,000,000
$18,000,000
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
$24,000,000
$22,000,000
$20,000,000
$18,000,000
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
White Oak Garden Center, Inc.
M. Robin Wilson
Worms Way Kentucky
2007
2008
2009
2010 2011
2012
Statement of Activities Recap - Revenues
2007
2008 2009
CAPITAL $327,275
$968,33 7
Hewlett-Packard Inc.
National Museum of Kenya
$2,898
$7,000,00 0
Grubco Incorporated
M & S Flooring, Inc.
ENDOWMENT $215,888
$215,88 8
$247,47 3 $15,020
2010 2011
2012
Statement of Activities Recap - Cash & Investments
$2,000,00 0
$3,249,07 0
$1,000,00 0
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Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Moore, Jr.
Ms. Barbara K. Myers
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Narburgh
Mr. A. Ralph Navaro, Jr.
Mrs. Stanley D. Neumann
Mr. & Mrs. James O. Newman
Dr. & Mrs. Melvyn M. Nizny
Ms. Dorothy A. Oechsler
Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Oliver
Dr. & Mrs. Edward J. Otten
Mr. & Mrs. Morris H. Passer
Mr. & Mrs. Howard P. Pecquet
Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Petit
Mrs. Charles Pope
Dr. & Mrs. John F. Popken, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Martin B. Popp
Mrs. Esther H. M. Power
Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Radel
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Reading
Mr. & Mrs. William L. Reder
Dr. & Mrs. Dillon Rhodenbaugh
Mr. & Mrs. Gerhard W. Richter
Mrs. Barbara J. Ries
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen W. Rindsberg
Dr. & Mrs. John M. Roberts V
Mr. Douglas O. Robinette
Snowden & Marianne Rowe
Mr. Paul J. Ruffing
Mr. John E. Ryan & Ms. Joyce Doering
Ms. Joyce J. Salinger
Ms. Patty L. Sammons
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Schmaltz
Mr. & Mrs. Christoph R. Schmidt
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Schmidt
Mr. Milton W. Schmidt
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Schmidt
Mrs. Juliann R. Schmidt Hansen &
Mr. Marc F. Hansen, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur K. Schuler
Dr. & Mrs. G. Alan Schwemlein
Mr. Eugene A. Schwoeppe
Mr. F. Peter Seidel
Mr. David C. Seim &
Ms. Juanita Diersing
Mr. & Mrs. Jon L. Seymour
Kathryn Shahani
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Shannon, Jr.
Mrs. Richard F. Shaw
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Shields
Dr. Siegfried E. Sieber &
Ms. J. McCauley
Mr. Mark Silbersack &
Ms. Ruth A. Schwallie
Dr. Edward B. Silberstein &
Ms. Jacqueline M. Mack
Elizabeth C.B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld
Ms. Patricia A. Songer
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Sperber
Mr. & Mrs. John Starkweather
Mr. Edward L. Stephenson
Mrs. Garrick C. Stephenson
Dr. Mark R. Stephenson &
Dr. Carol J. Stephenson
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Stevie
Ms. Elizabeth A. Stone
Mr. Charles J. Stone &
Ms. Kathleen E. Sharp
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred I. Straus III
Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Strebel
Dr. & Mrs. Theodore W. Striker
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Swanson
Mr. Jerry R. Swormstedt
Mr. Robert Tait &
Ms. Elizabeth Tait
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Thomas
Mr. Vernon F. Thomas
Mrs. Florence E. Thompson
Mr. James L. Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. John Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Tipkemper
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice B. Tobin
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Todd
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Trefzger
Miss Madge Van Buskirk &
Ms. Clara Dantic
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Varley
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald B. Visscher
Mr. & Mrs. Albert W. Vontz III
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Wagner
Mrs. Joan C. Walson
Ms. Nancy Lu Walters
Mr. Edward R. Walton III &
Ms. Patsy A. Kelly
Ms. Pamela D. Wiedeman &
Mr. H. Wayne Ferguson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Williams
Dr. & Mrs. Henry R. Winkler
Mr. & Mrs. John Woeste
Mr. & Mrs. Don Wolnik
Mr. & Mrs. William Woods
Mr. Jonathan Worstell
Miss Mariam A. Zabel
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Zepf II
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