February 2007

We have reached our first goal!

Not only did the WOW Casino Night help to push us over our goal of $165,000 for the property deposit, but within the last week many individuals and businesses became new Charter Elements. See the website for more information on becoming a WOW Charter Element. There's only twenty-five remaining so act fast!

Many thanks to those who contributed silent auction items and in-kind donations to the WOW Casino Night.  Check out some of the photos taken that night.

Six months ago we signed an option to lease the building under the parking structure on Sacramento Street in Downtown Lodi. Within those six months we had to raise $165,000 and to the surprise of many, we hit that goal and surpassed it by over $10,000. We signed the lease on Friday with Lodi’s Mayor, Bob Johnson, and City Manager, Blair King.

Now the real physical work and major fundraising begins. We have one year to do all of the tenant improvements and procure exhibits. From this point on we are embarking on a million-dollar capital campaign to open the doors of The World of Wonders Science Museum in February of 2008. So much is needed. Once again we are asking for your support not only with donating time and money, but to spread the Word of the WOW. Larry Underhill, president of the Lodi Association of Realtors, put it perfectly:  “Think of San Francisco’s Exploratorium in our own back yard!”

On Saturday morning, the WOW’s Board, family members and volunteers started washing windows at the new museum site. Out of the cold, a young man walked up and offered to help. Kelly King, Clear View Window Washing Service offered to professionally wash our windows this coming week, free of charge! This is just another example of an incredible person walking into our world and offering his help to make this dream a reality.

We can not thank this community enough for believing in the dream of The World of Wonders Science Museum. We have received donations from as far away as Tuolumne, San Francisco, and Aptos. Together we will all build this exciting Hands-On Science Adventure for Our Children, Our Community and Our Future.

Sally Snyde,
President

Are You in the Club?

It's your chance to win up to $1200!  The WOW Science Museum has launched its newest fundraiser, “The 300 Club.” 

Three hundred raffle tickets at $30 a piece are being sold for a chance to win $100 every month in the year 2007. 

Find out more.

Fore!!!

The BNI Charity Golf Tournament, on April 20, will benefit the WOW. 

Find out more (PDF)

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