This was sent out from the American Institute for Conservation - thought I would pass it along... >>> [log in to unmask] 09/01/05 04:07PM >>> The board and staff of the AIC extend our sympathy to the many who have suffered and those with family and friends affected by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. We encourage you to look to national and local resources to find ways to help. Spearheading the effort for AIC is David Goist, chair of the AIC Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee. Contact David at [log in to unmask] with questions or offers of help. He and his committee are working with the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) and the Southeast Regional Conservation Association (SERCA) to begin formulating a relief and salvage effort to assist cultural institutions hurt by the hurricane and its aftermath. A task force has been created to help identify needs, organize a salvage/response effort, and receive donations of goods, services, and funds for distribution. We are also coordinating efforts with FEMA, AAM, Heritage Preservation, and other organizations regarding relief efforts. SEMC has agreed to serve as a clearinghouse for information and to accept disaster relief contributions for travel and lodging expenses and for the purchase of supplies. If you are able to make a contribution, please contact Richard Waterhouse, executive director, SEMC, at 404/378-3153 or [log in to unmask] AAM has a site for with information and links: http://www.aam-us.org/aamlatest/news/hurricane.cfm Heritage Preservation offers the following links: http://www.heritagepreservation.org/news/SaveTreasRight.htm http://www.heritageemergency.org AIC's website link is: http://aic/stanford.edu/committee/committees_taskforces/emergency/index.html ========================================================= 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).