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Omaha, Neb., (July 31) - Omaha Children's Museum is pleased to announce its sixth annual Great Friends to Kids Luncheon at the museum, 500 S. 20th Street, on August 27 from noon to 1 p.m. The late Ann Goldstein and Gallup will be recognized for their dedication to metro-area children.
"This event will bring together businesses, community members and civic leaders to celebrate those who have worked passionately to enhance the lives of metro-area children," said Lindy Hoyer, executive director of Omaha Children's Museum. "We're proud of our community's family friendly nature and want to recognize individuals who have worked diligently to make this a wonderful place for children to grow up."
Ann Goldstein will receive the Great Friend to Omaha Children's Museum award posthumously and Gallup will receive the Great Friend to Kids award. Last year's honorees were the Rainbow Connectors Guild and Mutual of Omaha.
Reservations start at $50. Tables and corporate sponsorships are also available. For more information or to RSVP call (402) 930-2349 or go to www.ocm.org.
2012 Great Friends to Kids Honorees
Ann Goldstein (1946-2011)
Great Friend to Omaha Children's Museum
Ann Goldstein was a true friend to Omaha Children's Museum from its inception. Her passion for children was evident in her life as an elementary school teacher, her love for her family and through her service to the museum and other organizations.
More than 35 years ago Ann and several friends joined together as volunteers to establish a children's museum in Omaha and served as first governing board members of the museum. They worked tirelessly building a strong foundation so the museum could grow to become the organization it is today. She and her family enjoyed traveling to numerous children's museums throughout the country gathering inspiration for Omaha Children's Museum.
Gallup
Great Friend to Kids
Gallup is a Great Friend to Kids in the Omaha metropolitan area and beyond. Through its support of multiple area nonprofits - organizations sharing Gallup's passion for youth, education, leadership, diversity, and strengths - the global consulting organization provides not only financial support, but also programs that strengthen leadership and understanding of positive psychology. The Gallup Student Poll assesses the wellbeing and hope of children to encourage their future success.
At Omaha Children's Museum, Gallup has become an instrumental partner, helping to infuse the museum with its visionary research and expertise, ultimately creating a better, more hopeful future for kids.
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About Omaha Children's Museum
Since its inception in 1976, Omaha Children's Museum has been a special place where children can challenge themselves, discover how the world works and learn through play. The mission of Omaha Children's Museum is to engage the imagination and create excitement about learning. The museum's permanent exhibits include Charlie Campbell Science & Technology Center, Creative Arts Center including the Karen Levin Artist-in-Residence Studio and Imagination Playground. In addition to its permanent exhibits, Omaha Children's Museum offers educational programs, traveling exhibitions, field trips, outreach programs, summer camps and early childhood programs. Museum Information 500 S. 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 342-6164 | 
