Interesting....please post replies to the list. 

Melissa,  what museums have you found that have "young professional" groups and membership categories...I really like the idea.

Thanks,
Keni Sturgeon
Curator of Programs
Haffenreffer Museum
Brown University

----- Original Message -----
From: Melissa Prycer <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 11:40 am
Subject: Young Professional Groups

> I'm in the process of doing some brainstorming/groundwork for a 
> new young professional group at my museum.  It's something I've 
> been thinking about for awhile (since I am a young professional!), 
> but with some institutional changes on the horizon, the time is ripe.
> I've done some looking into other museum's programs and have 
> noticed that most of them have specialized events, a specific 
> membership level, and perhaps a fundraiser.  Here's my big 
> question:  do you know of any yp groups that include a volunteer 
> component?  If so, how is the group itself structured/organized?  
> Is it primarily staff run or run by a committee of the members?
> I have a lot more questions than just these, but right now I'm 
> really just trying to figure out who to talk to.
> 
> Thanks,
> Melissa
> 
> Melissa Prycer
> Curator of Education
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