Dear Sports Museum / Hall of Fame staff:

I am considering a membership in the International Association of Sports
Museum and Halls of Fame, however, since we're a young upstart institution,
money is a bit tight. Both the membership and conference dues are a bit too
expensive for my taste.

My questions: Is membership worth it? Is this an organization you feel proud
to a part of, or just so-so about. Is this organization worth squeezing
money out of the budget now, or should I wait until later when the budget
(God willing) will have more breathing room.

To provide further background, we are currently members of AASLH and I
received my Masters' last year; therefore I am more interested in networking
and "advanced" fundraising/interpretation/building a museum from the ground
up type learning than "How do I care for my collection?" learning.

I appreciate any and all comments.

Thanks in advance,
George Garner

National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame

George Garner, Director and Curator
P.O. Box 3120, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-2609


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