Summer 2011 VMNH Newsletter

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Newsletter of the Virginia Museum of Natural History

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Summer 2011

The Living off the Land exhibit, now open through January 14, 2012, highlights the many ways humans depend on nature for a wealth of resources, focusing on economic, recreational, and aesthetic benefits. The exhibit includes information about Virginia wildlife, modern and ancient hunting and fishing methods, and the evolution of hunting firearms.

The museum celebrated opening day of the exhibit with the Living off the Land family festival on Saturday, June 4. A wide variety of exhibitors and organizations presented interactive programs, informative displays, and fun activities for visitors of all ages.

IN THIS ISSUE From the Director Summer Camps Curators’ Corner Supporting VMNH

Open Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. through September 4

The exhibit is presented by:

The museum is now offering reduced admission rates to all visitors through its VMNH Summer Discovery 2011 program running through September 4. In addition to discounted admission, VMNH Summer Discovery includes discounts on new memberships, along with special Sunday museum operating hours. Admission rates for adults have been reduced from $9 to $5, while rates for senior citizens and college students have been reduced from $7 to $4.

Children and youth ages 3–18 have been reduced from $5 to $3; VMNH members and children under 3 are admitted free.

In addition to reduced admission rates, the museum is offering $10 discounts on all new memberships purchased during the promotion period. Museum memberships are year-long memberships that provide

Sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Martinsville, Virginia, Sam’s Club, Trout Unlimited.

Supported by: Orvis, Ducks Unlimited, the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation.

a wide-range of benefits including the opportunity to take part in many private museum functions. Memberships include unlimited free admission, free or reduced admission at over 200 museums and science centers worldwide that are members of the Association of Science-Technology Centers, invitations to exhibit previews and membersonly events, and 10 percent discounts on many VMNH education programs, local trips and lectures, and purchases made in the VMNH Museum Store, VMNH Online Store and PALEO Café.

The museum is also offering special student memberships to all high school and college students for $10. Student memberships include free, unlimited admission to the museum for one year, free or reduced admission at over 200 participating ASTC museums and science centers, and a 10 percent discount at the Museum Store and PALEO Café.

The VMNH Summer Discovery program also re-introduces Sunday openings.

Throughout the promotion period, visitors may tour the museum’s exhibits and public areas from 1 to 5 p.m. every Sunday.

The $10 Summer Discovery membership discount does not apply for student memberships.

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Director’s Message

Good ideas often start as a small seed which grows into great concepts. Early in 2010, one of our long-time and loyal volunteers, Mr. Tom Fleenor, died at a young age. I was approached independently by two people, Mr. Reid Young and Mr. Kelly Cain, who suggested that the museum would benefit from displaying Tom’s taxidermied trophies of white-tail deer. I filed this idea mentally, and began to think about where this would fit into the museum’s overall goals.

Shortly afterward, Dr. Mervyn King gave me a tour of his personal antique collection. I was amazed at the quality and diversity, especially of the firearms that went back to the 15th century. He offered, if I ever needed, to loan them to the museum for an exhibit.

I filed this idea mentally, not sure how to integrate antique firearms into a natural history exhibit.

I shared these opportunities, and after discussions with enthusiastic VMNH educators, curators, and exhibits staff, the idea of Living off the Land blossomed from the seeds offered by Mr. Young, Mr. Cain, and Dr. King. Everyone became excited at the possibility of connecting science to activities and lifestyles that so many people engage in. We contacted colleagues at the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, and local outdoors enthusiasts and asked for their input. The exhibit that opened June 4 is the result of collaborative creativity and knowledge where participants selected educational lessons that are relevant to our visitors.

There is even an “Oral History Booth,” where visitors can take a video of themselves answering questions about why hunting/fishing is important to their lives, or why conservation and preservation of natural areas improves their quality of life. These videos are archived on the museum’s YouTube page.

I hope you come by the museum and enjoy Living off the Land and our other exhibits — great concepts that grew from small seeds!

Joe B. Keiper, Ph.D. Executive Director

VMNH Foundation Board elects officers The Virginia Museum of Natural History Foundation Board has three new officers serving the 2011-2012 term. Denise Unterbrink, of Martinsville, is now serving as President. Manly Boyd, of Martinsville, is serving as Treasurer. J. Smith Chaney, of Martinsville, is serving as Secretary. The term began July 1, 2011 and continues through June 30, 2012.

Additionally, the Board has four new members serving during the 2011–2012 term. New members are: John Ross of Abingdon, Stacey Reed of Richmond, Hollis Stauber of Danville, and Dr. Paul Winistorfer of Blacksburg.

The VMNH Foundation Board is the governing body of the VMNH Foundation, a non-profit organization that exists to support the mission and programs of the Virginia Museum of Natural History. The Board currently consists of 27 members across the Commonwealth and North Carolina.

Board of Trustees elects officers The Virginia Museum of Natural History Board of Trustees has elected four members to serve as officers for the 2011–2012 term.

Sammy Redd, of Martinsville, was elected Chairman. He currently serves as Vice-Chairman.

Missy Neff Gould, of Richmond, was elected Vice-Chairman. She currently serves as Secretary.

James W. Severt, II, of Washington, D.C., was re-elected Treasurer.

Christina S. Draper, of Richmond, was elected Secretary.

The VMNH Board of Trustees, as the governing body of the museum, is responsible for the formation and maintenance of the general policies, standards and operational continuity of the museum. The 23 members of the board reside throughout Virginia and in Washington, D.C. Members of the board are Chairman C. Novel Martin, III, of Roanoke; Vice-Chairman Sammy Redd, of Martinsville; Treasurer James W. Severt, II, of Washington, D.C.; Secretary Melissa Neff Gould, of Richmond; Pamela A. Armstrong, of Martinsville; Dr. LeAnn S. Binger, of Petersburg; Dr. Mark A. Crabtree, of Martinsville; Christina S. Draper, of Richmond; Nancy R. Fitzgerald, of Huddleston; Paul Fleisher, of Richmond; Dr. Oliver S. Flint, Jr., of Alexandria; Thomas C. Honer, of Roanoke; Conover Hunt, of Hampton; Dr. Mervyn R. King, of Martinsville; Lee Lester, of Martinsville; Arlene Milner, of Keysville; Monica T. Monday, of Martinsville; Dr. J. James Murray, Jr., of Charlottesville; Kimble Reynolds, Jr., of Martinsville; Janet Scheid, of Vinton; Dr. Philip M. Sprinkle, of Martinsville; Stephen D. Walker, of Charlotte Courthouse; Lisa Lyle Wu, of Arlington.

Larry Jackson, external affairs manager for Appalachian Power, a subsidiary of AEP, presents a check on behalf of the AEP Foundation of $92,100 to Dr. Joe Keiper, executive director of VMNH, in support of the museum’s upcoming interactive exhibit “Virginia Wild.”

Earth Week Celebrations

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More than 300 students from Henry County and Martinsville participated in Earth Day at VMNH to kick off the Earth Week Celebration April 15–23. The activities, led by museum staff and educators from other community organizations, focused on concepts related to water conservation, ocean environment, recycling and environmental harmony. Earth Day at the Museum was the first of 16 events being held by VMNH and its partners during its Earth Week Celebration, led by VMNH’s MHC Community Nature Initiative. Events ranged from an Earth Day 5K to hands-on crafts and interactive presentations throughout the week.

The week ended with a free Earth Day Festival held April 23 at the Smith River Sports Complex. Games, crafts and prizes were available as well as live music, a moon bounce, a rock wall, an obstacle course, an inflatable slide and kayaking. Over 400 people attended.

Jefferson Award recipients are (from left) Stephen W. Lenhart, Eugene Baird, Douglas Owsley, Emmett Toms, representing Dominion, Paula Otto, representing the Virginia Lottery, and Eric Martin Rhoades.

The museum held its 24th annual Thomas Jefferson Awards dinner and ceremony on Friday, April 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the museum, with around 140 guests. Dr. Douglas Owsley, division head for Physical Anthropology at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, served as keynote speaker.

Owsley’s talk was titled “The case of the black widow, and other tales written in bone.”

The VMNH Thomas Jefferson Awards honor Virginia businesses, groups and individuals for their contributions to and support for natural science and natural science education.

Dr. Douglas Owsley, division head for Physical Anthropology at the Smithsonian’s

Jefferson Awards held April 8

National Museum of Natural History, received the Thomas Jefferson Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Natural Science.

Eric Martin Rhoades, director of the Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement at George Mason University, received the Thomas Jefferson Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Natural Science Education.

Dominion received the 2011 William Barton Rogers Corporate Award.

Dr. Stephen W. Lenhart, associate professor of geology and executive director of the Museum of the Earth Sciences at Radford University, received the William Barton Rogers Individual Award.

The Virginia Lottery received the 2011 Matthew Fontaine Maury Distinguished Service Award.

Long-time museum volunteer Eugene Baird received the 2011 Noel T. Boaz Director’s Award.

The 2011 VMNH Thomas Jefferson Awards were sponsored by Missy Neff Gould, Dr. Richard Hoffman, Drs. Tom and Denise Unterbrink, the Radford University Forensic Science Institute, Patrick Henry Community College, Ferrum College, New College Institute, Sammy Redd & Associates Real Estate Management, and the Radford University College of Science and Technology.

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Education

Exhibit Spotlight Living off the Land Now Open through January 14, 2012 Special Exhibit Hall This exhibit, developed by VMNH staff, highlights the many ways humans depend on nature for a wealth of resources, as well as economic, recreational, and aesthetic benefits. The exhibit includes information about Virginia wildlife, modern and ancient hunting and fishing methods, and the evolution of hunting firearms.

Presented by

Sign up now for summer science fun!

All day camps are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Before-and after-care services and PALEO Café lunch options are also available. Pre-registration is required by contacting the museum at 276-634-4185 or discover@vmnh.virginia.gov.

July Around the World in Five Days

Sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Martinsville, Virginia, Sam’s Club, Trout Unlimited.

Supported by: Orvis, Ducks Unlimited, the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation.

Documenting Diversity Now Open Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont Great Hall Biodiversity is the variation of life forms on Earth and within ecosystems.

Documenting Biodiversity explores how scientists document and study issues related to Earth’s diversity and shows why such research is important and how it is applied in various disciplines. This exhibit also focuses on the importance of diversity on a global and local scale.

Field Trips Join VMNH staff on scientific expeditions. To learn about upcoming expeditions or to make a reservation, please e-mail fieldtrips@vmnh.virginia.gov or call 276-634-4171.

Fees are used to support VMNH research, and space may be limited.

July 2–3: Pamunkey River Boat Trip/Stratford Hall July 16–17: Lower James/Meherrin Boat Trips July 30–31: Roanoke and Tar Rivers August 8–12: Westmoreland State Park Paleo Camp for Adults August 13–14: Calvert Cliffs and Chesapeake Bay/Pope’s Creek Boat Trips (Limit 16) September 10–11: Stratford Hall September 16–18: North Carolina Mines and Cape Fear River Boat Trip October 1–2: Upper Potomac Boat Trip/Stratford Hall

July 11 – 15 Ages 6 – 8 Are you ready for a summer vacation around the world? No passport is needed for this week of adventure! Each day, travel to a different part of the world to explore art, culture, nature, food, and many other interesting features. For those who like to stay close to home, learn about Virginia’s Native Americans, unique natural history, and symbols through games and crafts. Bring home a travel log and crafts to share your experiences with family and friends.

Fee: $95 members; $105 non-members Registration deadline July 1.

Wet and Wild July 11 – 15 Ages 9 – 12 Break the heat of summer with some wet and wild adventures. Explore nature and the great outdoors in area parks and green spaces including Fairy Stone State Park, Philpott Dam, and Beaver Creek Reservoir. Experiment with the wonders of water through fun and wet hands-on activities including canoeing.

Caution: you will get wet in this camp!

Fee: $115 members; $125 non-members Registration deadline July 1.

Junior Naturalist Camp July 18 – 22 and July 25 – 29 Ages 6 – 8 and 9 – 11 Would you like to be a nature expert? Join our new Junior Naturalist program and learn all about Virginia’s natural world. After two

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weeks of fun, interactive nature exploration, you will be awarded your Junior Naturalist certification.

Week 1: Plants, Animals, and Outdoor skills Week 2: Water, Soil, and the Environment One week fee: $95 members; $105 non-members Two weeks fee: $170 members; $190 non-members Pre-registration required by July 8.

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Doodle Bugs Summer Science Explorers: Build your World!

July 26 – 28, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 – 5 with an adult You and your child will have fun designing and building together, all while developing your little one’s early math and science skills. Let your imaginations soar as we create simple structures and contraptions with every day materials, Legos®, and what ever else we can find!

Fee: $30 members; $35 non-members Registration deadline July 19.

August Engineering Challenge August 1 – 5 Ages 9 – 11 Construct the tallest building, motorize a car, or build a fan to cool off! Campers will use Legos® to build fun creations while exploring basic science and engineering concepts.

Fee: $95 members; $105 non-members Registration deadline July 22.

The Great Lunch Adventure August 8 – 12 Ages 6 – 8 Would you like to know how your dinner came to be? Join us on a food journey from farm to table. Visit a working farm, plant your own vegetables, learn the nutritional and environmental benefits of eating local foods, create a meal, and take part in our local farmer’s market. It will be the best tasting week of the summer!

Fee: $95 members; $105 non-members Registration deadline July 29.

Doodle Bugs Summer Science Explorers: Nature August 9 – 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 – 5 with an adult Discover nature as we explore the woods and stream in Frank Wilson Park behind the museum. You and your child will play outdoor games, create nature crafts, and make new discoveries together.

Fee: $30 members; $35 non-members Registration deadline August 2

Virginia Institute for Natural Youth Leadership: VINYL The MHC CNI and Joseph Cornell’s Sharing Nature Worldwide teamed up to offer a first-of-its-kind professional development opportunity June 26 through July 1. Designed for teachers, environmental educators, and community leaders, VINYL combined Sharing Nature activities and youth leadership development strategies and featured field trips to local state and national parks. This workshop combined natural history with Sharing Nature activities and youth leadership skills. Local educators and those who serve underrepresented populations were eligible for scholarships to the week-long workshop.

MHC After 3 Summer Camps Who says summer learning is boring?!

Certainly not the students in the MHC After 3 Summer Camp. VMNH educators have provided fun and adventurous camp sessions for the last four years. Students are up and moving — getting wet, exploring nature, building contraptions, and making new friends. For the first time ever, this summer will bring interactive and engaging exploration based on input given by the students.

Homeschool Wednesdays The first year of our new Homeschool Wednesdays program wrapped up on June 8 with Wonders of Water. Homeschool students met monthly from October to June for a program during which education staff provided hands-on learning activities.

Students were divided into two groups, one for ages 6 to 10 years and another for ages 11 to 18 years. New programs will be available starting in October. For more information, call 276-634-4185 or E-mail discover@vmnh.virginia.gov.

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Museum Sleepovers Imagine groups of children with flashlights on a scavenger hunt, digging for fossils, and making crafts after museum hours, then rolling out their sleeping bags under a cast of an Allosaurus for a good night’s sleep. VMNH sleepovers provide Boy and Girl Scouts with activities to earn badges. Other groups can also discover the excitement of nighttime adventures at the museum.

Call 276-634-4185 for date availability and pricing.

Southwestern Piedmont Master Naturalist Fall Training The Southwestern Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists will conduct its fall training course again starting August 30. An information session will be held on July 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the museum.

STEM for Teachers The Virginia Science Institute for STEM Education (VSISE) is the next generation of the Virginia Science Standards Institutes (VSSI) which have been conducted for the past 15 summers for fourth and fifth-grade teachers. In collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education, the museum will conduct four VSISE this summer along with several other state agencies. These six-day summer learning experiences for fourth and fifth-grade teachers are designed to support the implementation of the Science Standards of Learning and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. Two of the VSISE will provide a STEM focus through Life/ Environmental science while two will focus on Earth/Space science.

This year’s institutes will be held at Hungry Mother State Park, Westmoreland State Park and Bear Creek State Park.

Curators’ Corner Curator Publishes Memoir Curator of Mammalogy Dr. Nancy D. Moncrief recently published VMNH Memoir 10, Systematic revision of the northern short-tailed shrew, Blarina brevicauda (Say). This publication is the result of collaborative research with colleagues at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Fort Hays (Kansas) State University, and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. It is the first comprehensive study of variation in this species, which is one of the most widely distributed small mammals in eastern North America.

The findings of this research will be used to help categorize, investigate, and conserve biodiversity in Virginia and other states.

This publication is available for free at :www.vmnh.net/documents/ VMNHmemoir10web.pdf.

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Education Volunteers Are you are a retired educator or interested community member looking for a flexible opportunity to continue making a difference in the lives of school-children and visitors of all ages? If so, the VMNH Education Volunteer program is a perfect fit! Education Volunteers are the backbone of the museum’s educational experience.

This active group is committed to educating the public about Virginia’s natural history. Education Volunteers: work in a friendly environment; help plan and participate in training workshops, social events, and group field trips; work closely with museum staff in a dynamic, team-oriented program; and, use their skills and knowledge to lead interactive programs at the museum and during outreach programs in the community. A short training session is provided to all new volunteers and ongoing training is provided monthly. Volunteers can choose flexible schedules and participate on a regular basis, or serve more frequently as a Volunteer Interpreter.

An information session will be held on August 30 at 3 p.m. with a repeat session held on September 7 at 6 p.m.

Studying the biodiversity of the ocean floor Dr. Judith Winston, curator of marine biology, was one of 23 researchers that took part in an expedition to survey the biodiversity of the Gulf of Mexico’s ocean floor. Winston took part in the first of two legs of the trip, traveling South on the 194-ton R/V Weather bird II south from St. Petersburg to the Florida Keys March 4–8. The ship then traveled north from St. Petersburg to the Panhandle March 1014. Researchers focused on two areas: a quantitative assessment of marine life and an observational survey of the species found. The expedition was the most comprehensive biodiversity study of the hard grounds along the west Florida shelf and included researchers from the University of Florida, Old Dominion University, the Virginia Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian Institution. Researchers plan to repeat the survey next year to observe short-term changes in biodiversity. The data will be useful for science as well as the fishing industry.

Enjoy the Living off the Land exhibit and shop for great gifts

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The Virginia Museum of Natural History at 21 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA is the state museum of natural history for Virginia, seeking to preserve, study and interpret the wealth of Virginia’s natural heritage. The museum promotes research, education, exhibits, publications and programs in natural history.

VMNH ADMISSION Summer Discovery rates through September 4 $5/Adults, $4/College Students and Senior Citizens, and $3/Children and Youth 3 to 18. Children under 3 and VMNH members are always free with membership card. Group rates are available.

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How you can support the museum?

As a center for lifelong learning and a hub for tourism, the Virginia Museum of Natural History is a valuable resource for families, schools, visitors and businesses across the region.

Contributions to the Virginia Museum of Natural History Foundation enable the museum to expand its innovative and inspiring programs that educate, invigorate and inspire learners of all ages. There are many available options for supporting the museum, including: Memberships – VMNH Memberships support the museum while providing special member’s only benefits, including free unlimited admission, invitations to receptions and events, discounts in the VMNH Museum Store and PALEO Cafe, and free reciprocal admission to hundreds of museums and science centers nationwide.

Annual Fund – The VMNH Annual Fund is a pool of unrestricted funds used to support the mission of VMNH. Annual Fund gifts allow the museum great flexibility in providing programs, research, field trips and educational services. In many cases, Annual Funds are the only funds available for these important endeavors.

Capital Campaign – The $4 million “Make a Lasting Impression” capital campaign in support of the museum’s permanent exhibits is nearing completion, with the museum and its innovative permanent exhibits improving education, quality of life and economic growth in Virginia and the region.

Sponsorships – The museum offers an exciting line-up of family festivals, special events and exhibits that create great sponsorship opportunities for businesses and organizations of all sizes and missions.

On Target – In addition to the Annual Fund, Capital Campaign, and other programs, museum staff have identified specific needs for support. From helping to feed and care for the museum’s live animals to helping bring the Ice Age to life with a new large skeleton in The Harvest Foundation Great Hall, the On Target program provides a variety of unique giving options.

For more information about options for supporting VMNH, please call 276-634-4163 or E-mail ryan.barber@vmnh.virginia.gov.

VMNH HOURS Summer Discovery hours through September 4 Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Please call ahead for current hours of operation.

The museum is within easy driving distance of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Greensboro, NC. For more information about membership, museum exhibits, group tours, or special events, please visit our Web site at www.vmnh.net or call 276-634-4141.

Newsletter Production Editor Ryan L. Barber Art Director Melody Cartwright Managing Editor Jessica Davenport Copy Editor Zachary S. Ryder

Executive Staff Executive Director Joe B. Keiper, Ph.D. Director of Administration and Services Gloria W. Niblett Director of Research and Collections James S. Beard, Ph.D. Director of Education and Public Programs Dennis A. Casey, Ph.D. Director of Marketing and External Affairs, Interim Director of Development Ryan L. Barber

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers, Southeastern Museums Conference, Natural Science Collections Alliance, Virginia Association of Museums, and Museum Store Association.

VMNH is an agency of the Secretary of Natural Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The VMNH Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization.

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Volunteers of the Month May: Xie Yipeng June: Beatrice Penn July: Jonathan Safrit

Visit www.vmnh.net for updated museum information.

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Corporate Members and Sponsors American Electric Power, Bassett Furniture Industries Foundation, Bassett Office Supply, BB&T, Blue Ridge Packaging Corp., Building Supply Company, Inc., Carter Bank & Trust, CenturyLink, Charity League of Martinsville-HC, Chick-Fil-A of Liberty Fair Mall, Collinsville Printing Co., Inc., Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Dex, El Norteno Mexican Restaurant, Hooker Furniture Corporation, Kings Mountain Animal Clinic, Lester Group, Inc., Lowe’s of Martinsville, M-HC Economic Development Corporation, Marjorie Sutton Memorial Fdn., Martinizing Dry Cleaning, Martinsville First Savings Bank, Martinsville Rotary, National Wild Turkey Federation, Norris Funeral Services, Inc., Orvis, Painted Plate Catering, Pepper Moon Catering, Pepsi Beverages Company, Pigs-R-Us, Inc., Pizza Hut, Quality Inn/Dutch Inn, Quality Catering, Ratatouille Catering LLC, Rising Sun Breads LLC, Sam’s Club, S & K Office Products, Inc., State Farm Insurance, SunTrust Bank, Susan Critz Catering, T. R. Properties, Inc., Tacoma, Inc., The Eye Site, Trout Unlimited, Virginia Lottery, Vistar Eye Center As part of VMNH’s Green Initiative, the newsletter is printed on recycled paper. In addition, it is printed with vegetable-based ink.

Upcoming VMNH Events Summer 2011 – Summer Discovery discounts September 16 – VMNH Golf Tournament October 15 – VMNH Chili Cook-off and MURA Cruise In, 5 to 10 p.m.

October 20 – VMNH Members’ Family Discovery Night, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.