Founding Partners
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Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)
"Children’s museums are places where children learn through play and exploration in environments designed just for them. The interactive learning at children's museums motivates children to try new experiences with their families and reinforces positive behaviors and messages that can lead to lifelong healthy habits. The Association of Children’s Museums is pleased to bring its network of more than 300 museums to this important initiative."
-- Janet Rice Elman, Executive Director |
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American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
"The American Public Gardens Association is a natural fit for this initiative because public gardens provide families with indoor and outdoor spaces where they can engage in physical activity, interact with nature, and learn about the important role of plants in a healthy lifestyle. We feel privileged to be a part of this exciting initiative, and hope to inspire a generation of healthy, active, gardeners."
-- Dan Stark, Executive Director |
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Association of Museums (AAM)
"Let’s Move! Museums & Gardens is a terrific example of the role that museums can play in addressing societal challenges and devising strategies to shape a better tomorrow."
-- Ford W. Bell, President |
Partners
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Association of African American Museums (AAAM)
"The Association of African American Museums and its members are pleased to join First Lady Michelle Obama and the museum and garden communities in this important health initiative of encouraging young people to make healthier food choices and become more physically active in their daily routines."
-- Kathe Hambrick-Jackson, President |
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American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)
"The American Association for State and Local History is delighted to be a part of this innovative and important program targeted at improving the health and well being of America’s youth. Who knows—maybe with the nation working together for a healthier America, some day in the future health care might not be rated the number one public concern for future senior citizens!"
-- Terry Davis, President and CEO |
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Center for the Future of Museums (CFM)
"The Center for the Future of Museums is very excited to partner with IMLS on Let’s Move! Museums. The trends of increasing obesity and decreasing physical activity threaten to make today’s children the first American generation with a shorter lifespan and a lower quality of life than their parents. Museums can help fight these trends and build a better future for their communities."
-- Elizabeth Merritt, Founding Director |
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Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
"Zoos and aquariums connect children and families to nature, combining effective science learning environments with great spaces and programs to inspire healthy choices and physical activity. With 212 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums across the United States, look for Let’s Move! Museums & Gardens activities near you."
-- Jim Maddy, President and CEO |
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Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) "Science centers and museums across the country—and across the world—are places where visitors of all ages learn about the human body and the importance of healthy eating habits and physical activity in a variety of ways, from hands-on exhibits to interacting with real researchers in real laboratories. The Association of Science-Technology Centers is delighted to be a part of this important and timely new initiative."
-- Anthony (Bud) Rock, CEO |
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