Emily: Conflict of Interest is a tough call on some matters. Sometimes it is best to err onthe conservative side and avoid the "appearance" of conflict of interest even if the reality is that no such conflict is occurring. Recently, our board of directors voted not to ask a local antique dealer to become a board memer so as to avoid any potetial appearance of conflict of interest. My feelingis that the Board acted appropriately, even though the person would have made an excellent board member. Jay Smith Reno County Museum Hutchinson, Kansas ***Usual Disclaimers***