GREAT WORKSHOPS AT MPMA’s CONFERENCE Once again, MPMA has a stellar list. Check ‘em out below. More info at _www.mpma.net_ (http://www.mpma.net/) Need a conference program? Respond to this email. 1. Dialogue! Sound! Action! Enliven Your Site's History Through Drama Learn the differences between a demonstration and museum drama, the style of theatre that best conveys a key story, script development; how to select actors, development of acting space, mini-acting, voice lessons, project evaluations. 2. Leading the Way - Barcoding as a Tool for Collections Management A barcode system is a linking tool that can significantly increase the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of collections management activities and is available in PC or Mac. You will learn how to do it! 3. Certified Institutional Protection Manager Workshop (CIPM) The only national certification that addresses safety & security concerns specific to cultural facilities. It covers fire protection, emergency preparedness to protection of collections, protection of facilities, staff, visitors and assets. A highly regarded workshop - back by popular demand. 4. Teaching Each Other to See: Integrating Communities and Interpretive Planning Interested in sharing your history and culture with others? Learn about an interpretive planning program using a mentoring process to empower and guide stakeholders through every stage of that process. This workshop provides hands-on learning as you interpret and design your own museum/cultural center for all ages. 5. Strategic Planning for Practical Visionaries Do you have the skills to bridge the gap between your grand vision and its successful realization? This workshop provides perspectives, diagnostic tools and planning strategies for leaders who have a dream but are not sure how to make it a reality. 6. Creating Dynamic Museum Theater Tap into the power of theater! Join museum theater specialists Circus Minimus Puppetry for a sneak preview performance. Learn about educational theater techniques such as storyboarding, interactive playwriting. Get tips on compelling educational drama that will enhance visitors’ experience at your site. All workshops held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at the Conference Hotel. REGISTER NOW! Early Bird discounts END July 13th. For a registration form, respond to this email or visit MPMA online at http://www.mpma.net (Go to conferences). Workshops are held in conjunction with MPMA's annual regional museum conference in Fargo, ND, Sept. 10 - Sept.14, 2007. MPMA's Annual Conference in 2007 is in Fargo, North Dakota, September 10-14th. Come learn the latest trends in technology for Museums. And hear phases like Ya, sure ya betcha. Uff da. MPMA: A Ten-state museum network MPMA is the professional service provider to museums in ten states: Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. For more information _Click here: Mountain-Plains Museums Association (MPMA)_ (http://www.mpma.net/) Mountain-Plains Museums Association 7110 West David Drive Littleton, Colorado 80128-5404 303-979-9358 / fax 303-979-3553 _http://www.mpma.net/_ (http://www.mpma.net/) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ========================================================= 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).