Recruiting, training, supervising, and motivating volunteers are among the challenges that will be discussed at the February 22-23 ASTC RAP hosted by staff at Science North in Sudbury, Ontario. The title of this weekend intensive is "Building the quality of the visitor experience through volunteers." It is designed with the needs of staff who work with volunteers in mind. Participants will explore ways to maximize the impact of their volunteer corps, resulting in increased visitor satisfaction, stronger connections to the community, and, potentially, increased attendance and revenue. For more information, contact Patricia Clizia, volunteer coordinator at Science North: 705-522-3701, x225; [log in to unmask] To register, contact Eileen Kotila: 705-522-3701, x225; [log in to unmask] Registration deadline is February 1. Fees: ASTC member - $ 50 US; nonmember - $ 75 US. "Roundtables for the Advancement of the Professions" (RAPs) help answer the need for year-round professional development for the science center field. In short sessions hosted by ASTC-member institutions worldwide, RAPs provide opportunities for museum professionals, at minimum cost, to network, to expand their knowledge base, and to identify resources. For a complete calendar of ASTC RAPs 2002, go to www.astc.org. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).