Deadline is Today to save $$$ at the Museum Conference in Fargo! Discounted registration ends Augusts 14th Mountain-Plains Museums Association 2007 Conference September 10 14, 2007 MPMA’s Conference Program is available online at www.mpma.net Want a copy? Respond to this email. This is a reminder that the deadline for discounted registration to attend MPMA’s Annual Conference is today, August 14th. In order to enjoy savings, registrations must be completed online at _www.mpma.net_ (http://www.mpma.net/) by midnight tonight or be postmarked 8/14, or faxed (303) 979-3553. There’s still plenty of time to register after today, but isn’t it nice to save a little money? The conference theme is leadership, technology and preservation. You’ll find sessions on all of these topics for seasoned professionals as well as emerging ones. Want to try a Director’s Roundtable or learn about the latest in Podcasting? You’ll also see how Fargo has pulled in the culturals into its historic downtown to make it the new Chic place on the Plains. Learn about the new attitude about historic site stewardship and meet the new president/CEO of AAM. Find out how Microsoft’s way of business could be yours, too. Take a look at these REEEALLY good workshops: 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. 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 your history and culture and share it with others You’ll be introduced to an interpretive planning program using a mentoring process to empower and guide stakeholders through every stage of that process. It provides fun, hands-on learning as you interpret and design your own museum/cultural center. 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. Then, dive into a hands-on exploration of educational theater techniques such as storyboarding and interactive playwriting. Get practical tips to create compelling educational drama. Need to register? Go to _www.mpma.net_ (http://www.mpma.net/) to download a conference program which includes the registration form. 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/) ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ========================================================= 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).