It has come up here in Ireland Gary, and some institutions would avail of Institutional Membership if more than three cards were available. How many you give should be determined centrally, but do bear in mind that Germany may not be typical as it has no national association and ICOM is very attractive in that context. In other countries, ICOM is a second choice. So do not give them too many cards per institution as this could discourage individuals who in many cases have 2 subs to pay, ICOM and their national association. Best wishes Aidan Walsh BA FMA Aidan Walsh Consultancy Grove Cottage Tromroe, CASTLEPOLLARD County Westmeath IRELAND Telephone +353 (0) 44 62912 Mobile telephone +353 (0) 86 3811775 Telefax +353 (0) 44 62984 Email [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: International Council of Museums Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of gedson Sent: 12 July 2005 15:58 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Membership cards Discussion ICOM Colleagues: I have been asked to discuss the option of granting additional membership cards to larger institutional members. The number of cards could be based on the number of employees at the member institution. As you may be aware, institutional members currently receive three cards. The exception to this limitation is ICOM Germany where the Executive Council decided to experiment with providing additional cards for larger museums. The experiment was to determine whether the extra card incentive would attract additional institutional members and not reduce individual memberships. Responses to date have confirmed that both these presumptions are true. There has been a substantial increase in institutional members and no reduction in individual members. In fact, individual membership continues to increase. The value of providing additional cards for institutional members based on the number of employees, at least in this one experimental case, is positive. However, the question remains, should this become an inclusive practice for ICOM? I am to report to the Executive Council on this matter at the next meeting and would appreciate your thoughts and comments. Gary Edson, Member ICOM Executive Council Museum of Texas Tech University - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Change ICOM-L subscription options, unsubscribe, and search the archives at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-l.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Change ICOM-L subscription options, unsubscribe, and search the archives at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-l.html