Jonathan Morschl, a current Akron Children’s Museum (ACM) board member will speak at the Northwest Akron Family Recreation Center about the fledging museum’s future plans on the evening of March 21. The museum’s original seed money was donated by the Kiwanis Club of West Akron to fund a viability study in 2012. Akron Children’s Museum is creating a dynamic, inspiring place for kids 12 and under to learn through play in environments built especially for them. They demonstrated their value to the community at their Pop-Up Site at Lock 3, presented by PNC. ACM’s Pop-Up Site received overwhelmingly positive reviews, welcoming nearly 10,000 visitors in less than 3 months. Akron Children’s Museum is planning to re-open a larger, year-round location later this year. According to Wikipedia, the United States houses over two hundred children’s museums, including five others in Ohio. Jon has been a designer with Four Points Architectural for over eight years. Jon has been ... view more »
Jonathan Morschl, a current Akron Children’s Museum (ACM) board member will speak at the Northwest Akron Family Recreation Center about the fledging museum’s future plans on the evening of March 21. The museum’s original seed money was donated by the Kiwanis Club of West Akron to fund a viability study in 2012. Akron Children’s Museum is creating a dynamic, inspiring place for kids 12 and under to learn through play in environments built especially for them. They demonstrated their value to the community at their Pop-Up Site at Lock 3, presented by PNC. ACM’s Pop-Up Site received overwhelmingly positive reviews, welcoming nearly 10,000 visitors in less than 3 months. Akron Children’s Museum is planning to re-open a larger, year-round location later this year. According to Wikipedia, the United States houses over two hundred children’s museums, including five others in Ohio. Jon has been a designer with Four Points Architectural for over eight years. Jon has been involved with a wide range of project types and project responsibilities while with Four Points. Jon holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture from Kent State University. He is an active member of Torchbearers, of which he served four years on the Board of Directors. He is currently involved with the Highland Square Neighborhood Association and the Porch Rokr festival as well as other activities in the area. He has been involved with other local organizations including Downtown Akron Partnership, United Way Young Leaders Society, The Akron Zoo, Child Guidance & Family Solutions and Habitat for Humanity of Summit County. In 2012 Jon was recognized by the Greater Akron Chamber with the 30 for the Future Award. The evening, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of West Akron, begins promptly at 6:15 PM and includes a catered dinner for $10 a person, open to the public. Please RSVP, as there is limited seating. For reservations and other queries please contact club president Bill Melver at wmelver@gmail.com or (330) 256-0741.
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