The following is the program which has been planned for the three days of INTERCOM meetings during ICOM 2001 in Barcelona, from July 2 - July 4, inclusive. In order to give the INTERCOM program some context, we have included key dates and times for the entire ICOM 2001 program, but members are encouraged to verify everything with the printed (and on-line) programs. Key INTERCOM contacts: Nancy Hushion, President [log in to unmask], Fax 1 416 351 0217 John McAvity, Newsletter jmcavity@ museums.ca, Fax 1 613 238 2354 Llewelyn Gill, Secretary [log in to unmask] Unless otherwise stated all meetings will be at the Palau de Congressos, Barcelona, where all main sessions will have simultaneous translation covering English, French, Spanish and Catalan. Simultaneous translation is also projected for the International Committee meetings. Call for Papers For its meeting in Barcelona, INTERCOM is issuing a Call for Papers. Proposals for papers addressing the conference theme and/or INTERCOM's sub-theme of The Ethics of Management are invited. The maximum duration for each paper is 15 minutes. Please submit a one page abstract to INTERCOM's President, Nancy Hushion, ideally via e-mail at [log in to unmask], or faxed to 1 416 351 0217. The deadline for receipt of these proposals is June 1, 2001. In the event that the number of submissions received exceeds the time available for presentation, the INTERCOM Board will select those which are most relevant to the conferences theme. Please note that the timetable, including lunch breaks, has been established by ICOM 2001 which is also providing the meeting rooms and translation. FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 9 am to 18.30 pm Meeting of ICOM Advisory Committee Nancy Hushion will attend as the INTERCOM representative; it is suggested that any candidates for the 2001 - 2004 INTERCOM Board might also attend as observers. SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 9 am to 18.30 pm Registration for all ICOM/INTERCOM participants; distribution of documents Afternoon (time to be established): INTERCOM Board meeting SUNDAY, JULY 1: 9.30 - 19:00 Opening of ICOM 2001, following by keynote addresses, inauguration of Trade Fair, lunch, further keynote addresses and Round Table discussion on the Conference Theme of "Managing Change: the museum facing economic and social challenges". 20:00 Reception at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (for all ICOM delegates) MONDAY, JULY 2: INTERCOM Meeting Theme: The Ethics of Leadership 9:00 - 9:30 Welcome remarks: the goal and focus of INTERCOM 9:30 - 11:00 The Museum Director of Today: Entrepreneur or Guardian Keynote Speaker and Respondent Panel 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 12:45 Continuation of the Museum Director Today: Entrepreneur or Guardian 12:45 - 13:45 Call for Papers 14:00 - 16:30 Lunch Break 16:30 - 18:45 Scottish Museums Council: National Audit of Museums Updates: UNIDROIT, Looted Art, UNESCO Convention, ICOM's Red List TUESDAY, JULY 3: INTERCOM 9:00 - 11:00 Leadership in Today's Museum Keynote Speaker and Respondent Panel 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 12:45 Back from the Brink: Sponsorship in Today's Environment 12:45 - 13:45 Call for Papers 14:00 - 16:30 Lunch Break 16:30 - 18:45 Strategic Planning Roundtables Coaching Change Management 20:00 - 23:00 INTERCOM dinner (place to be determined) WEDNESDAY, JULY 4: INTERCOM 9:00 - 14:00 Joint symposium with ICOFOM (Museology) and ICTOP (Training) International Committees on the policy, management and training implications of new trends in museum organization and management (reflecting the main ICOM 2001 General Conference theme). There will be three separate sessions; each session will have a keynote speakers from one of the Commitee and two respondent, drawn from the other two committees. 14:00 - 16:30 Lunch Break 16:30 - 18:00 INTERCOM's Triennial General Assembly: reports, election of new Board for 2001 - 2004, future plans and policies. 18:00 - 19:00 Meeting of the new INTERCOM Board 21:30 Gala Dinner at the Poble Espanyol (free for all registered delegates and accompanying persons) THURSDAY, JULY 5 All day excursions (pre-bookings and additional payment required): see ICOM 2001 General Programme FRIDAY, JULY 6 8:30 - 13:00 Triennial General Assembly of ICOM, including proposed changes to the Statutes of ICOM and the Code of Ethics, plus the elections for the Officers and Executive Council of ICOM for 2001 - 2004. (Open to all ICOM members, but INTERCOM will designate its five voting members for the General Assembly in advance. 13:00 Closing of the General Conference 14:00 Lunch 15:30 - 18:00 Meeting of the new ICOM Advisory Committee: newly elected Chair and Secretary to attend; also open to all other ICOM members as observers 21:30 Farewell Party on the beach (free to all registered delegates and accompanying persons) The General Programme and Registration Form brochure gives more details about the Conference, Barcelona and its region, and also offers one week pre-and post-Conference excursions to all parts of Spain including the Canary Islands. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Change ICOM-L subscription options, unsubscribe, and search the archives at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-l.html