Mountain-Plains Museums Association's 2009 Conference CALL FOR PROPOSALS - EXTENDED to February 13th WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS October 5-9, 2009 in Cheyenne, Wyoming You asked for more time, so we responded! We have also made MPMA's Conference VERY affordable. * Hotel rates are low ($74) * Gas prices are down * We are rolling back prices for registration and exhibitors * Cheyenne is one hour north of Denver. It is easy to get to by car or air. * Denver is an airport hub, so airfare should be lower. Conference Theme: New West Solutions in Old West Settings 1. MPMA's 2009 Proposal Form is online: _Visit MPMA's Website_ (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Lqvx6vw5wvEMERZLRBetJ-nRcXgmQdat5mSKA4NVHB9xTTZevZl-wNF1dnODe_t t17WLCGcWe8AoOHwd6EnQcg4SbtAKE6xAsFzdTFFYm50lvV1h-Mp9JRLbPHSER_ez) at _http://www.mpma.net/_ (http://www.mpma.net/) to get the form and also instructions on how to fill it out and where to send it. We request that you email it back to us to help us go green this year. Guidelines for regular and commercial sessions are on MPMA's website: _www.mpma.net_ (http://www.mpma.net/) 2. Suggested Topics _Visit MPMA's Website_ (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Lqvx6vw5wvEMERZLRBetJ-nRcXgmQdat5mSKA4NVHB9xTTZevZl-wNF1dnODe_tt17WLCGcWe8AoOHwd6EnQcg4SbtAKE6xAsFzdTFFYm 50lvV1h-Mp9JRLbPHSER_ez) for a list of topics that people want to hear. 3. Need help finding panelists or a topic? Want to join a panel? We will be glad to help you find presenters for your panel. And we are happy to suggest topics. If you wish, we can let others know that you would like to join a panel. Contact us at _mailto:[log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) 4, Companies welcomed to submit proposals We are interested in hearing about your expertise and your products. Limited slots available in our Commercial Sessions. See Guidelines for commercial sessions at _Click here: MPMA :: The Mountain-Plains Museums Association :: 2009 Annual Conference_ (http://www.mpma.net/2009ac.htm) 5. 2009 Conference Theme: New West Solutions in Old West Settings. Cheyenne, Wyoming, occupies a special place in the legendary old west. At the same time, it manifests the spirit of the new west where generating solutions for modern world concerns are met with perspectives as wide-open as the plains. "New West Solutions in Old West Settings" evokes both the essence of conference host city Cheyenne and invites reflection on the theme of innovative responses to such age-old museum concerns as economic survival, preservation of what is valued in the cultural and natural environment, and handing over the reins to the next generation of leaders, scholars, and practitioners. Session proposals relating to the conference theme and which focus on successful solutions are warmly welcomed, as are proposals relating to any other expedient museum issues connected with challenge, response, and change. Mark your calendar: 2009 Conference: October 5 -9 Cheyenne 2010 Conference: September 13-17 Rapid City Mountain-Plains Museums Association 7110 West David Drive Littleton, Colorado 80128-5404 303-979-9358 www.mpma.net **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) ========================================================= 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).