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3, 2013 Elizabeth Reff Cardinal Points 101 Broad Street Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 Dear Ms. Reff: The Imaginarium Childrens Museum of the North Country, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in collaboration with Cardinal Public Relations, is pleased to cordially invite you to a press conference marking the launch of the Blast Boredom Campaign. Research has found that children feel bored as much as 50 percent of the time while at school or doing their homework. The Imaginariums staff and volunteers have been working diligently to provide well-rounded educational enrichment for children. The museum is also dedicated to giving back to the community by contributing to its economy and the quality of life. Please join us in learning more about the unique impact the Imaginarium Childrens Museum will bring to our area. Together we can start to blast boredom. Date: Wednesday, April 10 Time: 11 a.m. Location: 4709 Route 9, Plattsburgh NY 12901 Refreshments will be served. Please email the Imaginarium at info@imaginariumchildrensmuseum.org or call 518- 324-7426 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Cardinal Public Relations
Backgrounder!
Purpose
The
Imaginarium
Children's
Museum
is
founded
by
community-minded
mothers/educators
with
a
strong
passion
for
fostering
interactive
inquiry
and
inspiring
creativity
in
children
and
adults
through
moments
of
shared
discovery.
Mission
Inspiring
the
love
of
learning
through
creativity,
discovery,
and
hands-on
exploration
Overview
We
hope
to
accomplish
our
mission
of
transforming
communities
through
innovative,
child-centered
learning.
There
is
definitely
a
strong
need
in
our
area
for
an
interactive
discovery
center.
The
Imaginarium
Children's
Museum
of
the
North
Country
will
be
a
hands-on
discovery
museum,
offering
a
multitude
of
exhibits
that
engage
kids
in
the
ultimate
learning
experience.
The
museum
hopes
to
elevate
early
childhood
development
to
a
community-wide
priority.
Description
Childrens
museums
stimulate
curiosity,
creativity
and
learning
through
fun,
interactive
exhibits
and
programs
for
children,
families
and
school
groups.
Families
are
important
as
childrens
first
teachers
and
as
their
partners
in
learning.
Our
programs
and
participatory
exhibits
will
be
designed
specifically
to
encourage
interaction
and
inquiry,
as
well
as
participation
from
the
entire
family.
Learning
occurs
in
a
variety
of
ways,
and
experiential
learning
is
essential
for
proper
brain
development.
We
know
that
communities
are
enriched
when
diverse
groups
work
creatively
together
to
educate
our
children.
We
will
actively
partner
with
social
service
agencies,
public
schools,
service
clubs,
public
libraries,
and
other
organizations
to
bring
interactive
education
and
fun,
hands-on
learning
experiences
to
the
community.
The
Imaginarium
Children's
Museum
of
the
North
Country
is
operating
as
a
501(c)(3)
non-profit
organization
under
the
direction
of
a
Board
of
Directors.
We
are
now
an
official
educational
corporation
with
a
provisional
charter
from
the
NYS
Board
of
Regents,
with
recognition
by
the
State
University
of
New
York
system.
We
have
also
recently
joined
the
Association
of
Children's
Museums
as
an
Emerging
Museum.
Economic Facts!
There
are
341
Association
for
Childrens
Museums
members,
representing
a
total
of
22
countries.
Approximately
23%of
these
children's
museums
are
in
the
start-up
phase.
According
to
2007
data,
more
than
30
million
children
and
families
annually
visited
children's
museums.
23
%
of
children's
museums
are
located
in
suburban
areas
and
12%
of
children's
museums
are
located
in
rural
areas.
35%
of
children's
museums
are
flagships
in
downtown
revitalization
projects;
many
city
planners
regard
childrens
museums
as
an
anchor
for
nearby
attractions,
restaurants
and
retail
stores.
Currently,
62
ACMs
members
museums
are
undergoing
a
capital
campaign
in
order
to
build
a
new
facility
or
expand
an
existing
facility.
According
to
2005
survey
data,
the
cost
of
building
and
expansion
projects
currently
underway
at
66
U.S.
childrens
museums
average
$14.1
million
for
a
total
planned
capital
investment
of
$930.6
million.
4%
of
children's
museums
are
accredited
by
the
American
Association
of
Museums.
According
to
ACM
data,
the
total
economic
activity
of
its
childrens
museum
members
is
$448
million.
The
multiplier
effect
has
shown
that
for
every
dollar
spent
at
local
business,
about
45
cents
stays
in
the
community.
The
family
vacation
market
accounts
for
close
to
70%
of
all
vacation
travel
in
the
U.S.
Data
collected
from
40,000
attendees
at
a
range
of
arts
events
(including
childrens
museums)
reveal
an
average
spending
of
$22.87
per
person,
not
including
the
price
of
admission.
This
spending
generates
an
estimated
$80.8
billion
of
valuable
revenue
annually
for
local
merchants
and
their
communities.
The
findings
of
this
survey
also
reveal
that
non-local
attendees
spend
nearly
twice
as
much
as
local
attendees
($38.05
compared
to
$21.75),
demonstrating
that
a
community
that
attracts
cultural
tourists
stands
to
harness
significant
economic
rewards
Contacts!
Executive
Members
President:
Jenn
Meschinelli
Vice
President:
Karen
Dispo-Deboos
Secretary:
Alicia
Roberts
Frank
Treasurer:
Theresa
Bennet
Chair
of
Membership
Services:
Lindsey
Jess
General
Phone:
(518)
324-7426
Email:
info@imaginariumchildrensmuseum.org
Development
(Fundraising,
Sponsorship,
Membership,
Marketing,
etc.)
Contact:
Jenn
Meschinelli
Email:
develop@imaginariumchildrensmuseum.org
Operations
(Exhibits,
Programs,
Facitlities)
Contact:
Alicia
Roberts
Frank,
Ed.D.
Email:
Operations@imaginariumchildrensmuseum.org
For more information regarding the Imaginarium Childrens Museum please visit their website at:
http://www.imaginariumchildrensmuseum.org/imaginarium-childrens-museum-biography.htm