If you are involved in field services, or contemplating starting an 
outreach program in your state, consider joining the mid-year meeting 
of the Field Services Alliance (FSA) meeting in Washington DC, March 29-31.

There is no charge for the meeting.  It is an opportunity to meet 
with colleagues who are involved in field services. Since our meeting 
is in DC, we plan to take advantage of special opportunities and 
expertise in the capital city. Attendees will have a choice of 
visiting their legislators or meeting with staff at the National 
Museum of the American Indian for a discussion about interpreting 
Native American materials. We will also get tips on advocacy from 
Esther Mackintosh, Director of the Federation of State Humanities 
Councils, and we will have an interactive session with AAM's Beth 
Merritt about collections planning. There will be updates on federal 
formula grants, the AASLH standards project, some time spent 
addressing the future growth of the FSA, and opportunities to share 
concerns about the state of outreach services across the nation.

There is still time to reserve a room. We have a block at Club 
Quarters ($139; $77 for Friday night; or a bit larger, Director 
rooms, $156; $87 for Friday night.) If you are interested, contact 
Carol Harsh at the Smithsonian by February 21, so that she can hold a 
room for you. <[log in to unmask]>

For more information, email [log in to unmask]

Pat Miller, Chair
Field Services Alliance












Patricia L. Miller, Executive Director
Illinois Heritage Association
602 1/2 E. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-5600  [log in to unmask]

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