Mountain-Plains Museums Association
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS
MPMA's 2009 Conference
October 5-9, 2009
Cheyenne, Wyoming
New West Solutions in Old West Settings
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1. MPMA's 2009 Proposal Form is now ready
MPMA's Proposal Form for sessions and workshops is now available.
Visit MPMA's Website at 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
2. Deadline for submitting proposals: January 23, 2009
3. Suggested Topics
Visit MPMA's Website for a list of topics that people want to hear. Topics were taken from a survey of MPMA's 2008 conference as well as from suggestions made by MPMA members.
4. 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]
5, 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
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.
6. Location for MPMA's 2009 Annual Conference: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne. Just the name of our host community for the 2009 MPMA Annual Conference conjures up images of the old west, pioneers, rodeos, western and native traditions. Today, Cheyenne is one of the West's most vibrant cities animated by a vitality that brings western values and modern technology together to create memorable and enjoyable experiences to all who visit. Cheyenne's motto is "Live the Legend" and few places rival its rich cultural heritage. Cheyenne combines the romantic allure of the Old West with the energy of the New West - carriage and trolley rides take you through its many historic districts where it takes little imagination to see yourself in the old rowdy town bars, working the rails, or remembering the cattle barrons and their elegant society. Cheyenne's rich cultural heritage and diversity comes to life whether listening to cell phone audio tours, visiting the many museums or riding through nearby buffalo herds. Living the Legend is easy in Cheyenne, and you can readily see how high-tech initiatives have enhanced the experience that the community provides for its visitors - and indeed why Cheyenne is the perfect place to find new west solutions in an old west setting. Visit the Cheyenne Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information.
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