Deadline Reminder - January 31, 2005 The Association of Midwest Museums (AMM) is accepting session proposals (forums, workshops, seminars, presentations, roundtables, debates, etc.) for the 2005 conference. The conference, Museums and Success, is scheduled for October 26-28, 2005 at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, OH. The deadline for submission of proposals is Monday, January 31, 2005. You can download a proposal form at the AMM web site at <www.midwestmuseums.org>. Please submit completed proposals by mail or fax to: Association of Midwest Museums P.O. Box 11940 St. Louis, MO 63112 F: 314-746-4569 P: 314-746-4557 The 2005 AMM Conference, Museums and Success, will explore the many facets of museum operations, and how museums are incorporating new initiatives and building upon success as well as measuring outcomes. Sessions and workshops will explore multiple ways in which museums define and measure success. We invite proposals that examine different points of view, involve innovative thinking, and provide new approaches to problem- solving. Presenters should represent a variety of museums, disciplines, and a diversity of museum sizes. Speakers outside of the industry are encouraged to submit proposals. Additional conference information can be downloaded from the AMM web site. For your convenience, we have included a sample list of proposed topics for your consideration. We encourage the submission of additional topics that address the theme of museums and success. If you need help identifying co-presenters, we will help you find additional speakers for your session. Suggested Topics Advocacy Art museums Collections, curation, conservation Community partnerships Development, fundraising, advancement Diversity in museums Education/programs/outreach Evaluation Exhibits Facilities management/security Governance/administration/management History museums Human resources IMLS and other grant programs Legal issues/ethics Marketing and public relations Measures of success Museum expansion Museums and accessibility Museums and community revitalization Museum issues at national level Non-traditional/profit museums Professional development/museum studies Rural museums Small museums Tribal museums University and college museums Volunteers ========================================================= 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).