At CMM our work is guided by the goal of opening our doors to the public. To that end we meet challenges and tasks head-on as we continue to establish our Museum. We are working to launch a major fundraising campaign, to renovate our buildings, to design and install exhibits and to hire talented staff, all while offering on-going programs and services. We are excited to take on this important work and to create a community resource that will enhance children’s learning. We hope you share our excitement and will join us in our efforts and mission. Accomplishments (September 2003 - present)

• Negotiated an agreement with the Village of Port Jefferson to house the Museum on the first floor of the Bayles Chandlery Building adjacent to Harborfront Park. Also acquired an annex - the Phillips Roe House, affectionately known as “The Little Gray House”
• Received 501 (c) 3 tax exempt designation from the Internal Revenue Service
• Received provisional charter from the New York State Department of Education establishing CMM as an educational non- profit
• Developed the Board of Trustees to include 17 members and established permanent committees that conduct the important work of CMM. These committees serve the following areas: nominating, education/exhibits, development, finance, planning, buildings and grounds, personnel and communications. In addition, CMM established an Advisory Council to oversee the board’s work and to assist in problem-solving efforts.
• Hired an Executive Director (part-time)
• Hired consultants to assist with fundraising, exhibit design and graphic design
• Conducted hands-on, interactive educational activities at several venues including the local library
• Established the Founders' Circle of high-dollar supporters and began planning a Capital Campaign
• Held a variety of successful fundraisers, which raised close to $70,000 from individuals and local businesses
• Awarded grants that allowed for both professional and programmatic development
• Developed marketing tools including logo and wordmark, mission statement and vision statement
• Developed publicity and planning documents including a website, newsletters, a postcard, an information packet, appeal, marketing and corporate brochures and strategic and business plans
• Forged cooperative relationships with the Long Island Seaport and EcoCenter, the Port Jefferson Harbor Education and Arts Conservancy, Port Jefferson Historical Society, Brookhaven National Laboratory and SUNY Stony Brook
• Established dialogue with local school districts to develop curriculum-based programs
• Established membership in the Long Island Museum Association (LIMA), the Museum Association of New York and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)
• Coordinated research programs involving database development and marketing with graduate interns from SUNY Stony Brook
• Established mailing lists, a post office box, a bank account and an office space
• Obtained marketing and feasibility information through a survey