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Re: Membership cards Discussion
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Martin Segger <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 12 Jul 2005 16:24:23 -0700
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In response to Gary's suggestion, it is an idea long overdue and in 
fact has been discussed within ICTOP on an informal basis over the 
years.  I remain in support.
Martin Segger


>
>ICOM Colleagues:
>
>I have been asked to discuss the option of granting additional membership
>cards to larger institutional members. The number of cards could be based on
>the number of employees at the member institution. As you may be aware,
>institutional members currently receive three cards. The exception to this
>limitation is ICOM Germany where the Executive Council decided to experiment
>with providing additional cards for larger museums. The experiment was to
>determine whether the extra card incentive would attract additional
>institutional members and not reduce individual memberships. Responses to
>date have confirmed that both these presumptions are true. There has been a
>substantial increase in institutional members and no reduction in individual
>members. In fact, individual membership continues to increase.
>
>The value of providing additional cards for institutional members based on
>the number of employees, at least in this one experimental case, is
>positive. However, the question remains, should this become an inclusive
>practice for ICOM?
>
>I am to report to the Executive Council on this matter at the next meeting
>and would appreciate your thoughts and comments.
>
>Gary Edson, Member
>ICOM Executive Council
>Museum of Texas Tech University
>
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Martin Segger M.Phil., F.R.S.A.
Adj. Professor & Director, UVIC Community Relations,
(Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery & University Centre Farquhar 
Auditorium), University of Victoria, University Centre, Rm. B115, 
3800 Finnerty Road, P.O. box 3025 STN CSC, Victoria, B.C. V8W 3P2 
Phone: 250 721-8298    Fax: 250 721-8997    E-mail: [log in to unmask], 
web: http://external.uvic.ca/govt-relations/

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