Discounted registration ends Augusts 14^th

Mountain-Plains Museums Association

 2007 Conference
September 10 14, 2007

MPMA’s Conference Program  is available online at www.mpma.net  Want a copy?

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This is a reminder that the deadline for  discounted registration to attend MPMA’s Annual Conference is today, August 14^th.   In order to enjoy savings,  registrations must be completed online at 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 to download a conference program which includes the registration form.