It has come up here in Ireland Gary, and some institutions would avail of
Institutional Membership if more than three cards were available. How many
you give should be determined centrally, but do bear in mind that Germany
may not be typical as it has no national association and ICOM is very
attractive in that context. In other countries, ICOM is a second choice. So
do not give them too many cards per institution as this could discourage
individuals who in many cases have 2 subs to pay, ICOM and their national
association.

Best wishes

Aidan Walsh BA FMA
Aidan Walsh Consultancy
Grove Cottage
Tromroe,
CASTLEPOLLARD
County Westmeath
IRELAND

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-----Original Message-----
From: International Council of Museums Discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of gedson
Sent: 12 July 2005 15:58
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Subject: Membership cards Discussion




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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