There seems to be some misunderstanding in the following announcement (or
was it a spoof?) posted on 19 August. (Sorry about the delay but I was
on holiday.).
In fact membership of up to three all ICOM International Committees is
completely free of charge to all members of ICOM itself - you simply
register your membership and pay your dues to your National Committee and
notify the ICOM Secretariat either directly or through your National
Committee which International Committee or Committees you have chosen.
The Statutes and Rules of ICOM are quite clear: International Committees
are not allowed to charge membership dues, though they are allowed to
charge REASONABLE and NECESSARY fees for attendance at meetings other
than ICOM General Conferences..
Patrick Boylan
Vice-President of ICOM
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On Sat, 19 Aug 1995, Roger Smith wrote:
> THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF MUSEUMS' MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
>
>
> ICOM MPR encourages the development of public relations and marketing in
> museums
>
> We seek to broaden understanding of the significance of these activities
> and place particular emphasis on projecting the image of the 'living museum'
>
> Our ultimate aim is to help you, the professional, in all matters related
> to marketing and public relations.
>
> Museums exist for people. Being a member of MPR helps you identify new
> audiences and extend your promotional outreach
>
> Our members work continuously on new projects that inform the museum
> world ofcurrent public relations techniques and marketing practice - what
> works and what does not!
>
> MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
>
>
> ICOM MPR is a dynamic organisation with over 500 active members
> from every corner of the globe. Why not join us !
>
>
> You receive twice yearly our magazine MPR NEWS, full of interesting articles
> on all aspects of marketing, fundraising and PR
>
> Enjoy our occasional MPR Reporter - a social newsletter for members
> Share your marketing, fundraising and PR ideas with colleagues via the
> INTERNET
>
> Join us at annual meetings head each year is a different country. Experience
> at first handsome of the world's most impressive museums and learn of their
> marketing and PRstrategies
>
> Receive detailed minutes and papers from all meetings
>
> As a member you have the oppertunity to submit articles for publication in MPR
> committee's bestselling books
>
> Subsidised memberships and scholarships may be available for colleauges from
> third world and developing countries who are unable to pay the annual fee.
> Such requests will be considered favourably by the executive
>
> HOW TO JOIN ICOM MPR
>
>
> If you are already a member of the International Council of Museums
> (ICOM), you can become a member of ICOM MPR. Our members range from public
> relations personnel at museums of all sizes, to directors who are concerned
> with marketing their museums
>
>
> As a member of ICOM you can become a voting member on one specialist committee
> and a non-voting member on two other specialist committees
>
> Our MPR subscription rates are the same for voting and non-voting members. You
> may also elect not to join the MPR committee but just subscribe to MPR NEWS
>
> HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR MPR SUBSCRIPTION
>
>
> Our subscription rates are based on your personal salary. Opt for a three year
> discounted subscription.
>
> You may pay an annual subscription or opt for a three year discounted rate.
>
> Bank drafts should be in US dollars and made payable to 'ICOM MPR COMMITTEE'.
> If you prefer you may pay by credit card.
>
>
>
> ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
> THREE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION
> Your personal salary
> Your subscription
> Your personal salary
> Your subscription
> $US 0 - 20,000
> -$US 25.00
> -US 0 - 20,000
> $US 70.00
> $US 20,000 - 40,000
> $US 35.00
> $US 20,000 - 40,000
> $US 100.00
> $US 40,000 & ABOVE
> $US 45.00
> $US 40,000 & ABOVE
> $US 130.00
>
> You may pay an annual subscription or opt for a three year discounted rate.
>
> Bank drafts should be in US dollars and made payable to 'ICOM MPR
> COMMITTEE'.IIf you prefer you may pay by credit card.
>
> I am a financial member of ICOM
>
> ICOM Membership Number
>
> Please join me up as a Voting Non-Voting member of ICOM MPR
>
> Please join me up as an Annual member or Three Year (at reduced rates) member
>
> I wish to pay my membership to ICOM MPR by credit card
>
> AMEX VISA DINERS MASTERCARD
>
> AMOUNT IN $US
>
> CARD NUMBER EXPIRY DATE
>
> FIRST NAME LAST NAME
>
> TITLE
>
> INSTITUTION
>
> ADDRESS
>
> CITY STATE ZIP
>
> COUNTRY
>
> FAX EMAIL ADDRESS
>
> SIGNATURE
>
> All Postal applications should be accompanied by a bank draft for the correct
> amount in $US. This should be sent to: Dr. Dieter Pesch, Rheinisches
> Freilichtmuseum Landesmuseum fur Volkskunde, Auf dem Kahlenbusch 53894
> Mechernich - Kommern, Germany
>
> MEET THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF MPR
>
>
> The committee executive is voted into office at each triennial conference of
> ICOM. The executive has the power to co-opt additional members. Each executive
> member is totally commited to the mission of ICOM MPR
>
> Roger Smith
> Chairman ICOM MPR
> Director, Waikato Museum of Art and History
> Hamilton, New Zealand
>
> Helen Murphy
> Vice Chairperson
> Assistant Director, Head of Communications and Marketing,
> National Gallary of Canada.
>
> Barbara Hope
> Secretary
> Head of Education, Public Programmes and Marketing, National
> Museums and Galleries on Merseyside
>
> Dr. Dieter Pesch
> Treasurer
> Director, Rheinisches Freilichtmuseum Landesmuseum fur
> Volkskunde, Germany
>
> ICOM MPR Publications / Best Sellers
>
> Free publications with ICOM MPR membership
>
>
> ICOM NEWS - the principal ICOM magazine, mailed out to all members
>
> MPR NEWS - a twice yearly magazine with interesting articles on all
> aspects of marketing, fundraising and public relations
>
> MPR REPORTER - a social newsletter for members of ICOM MPR
>
> Our Current Best Seller! MARKETING THE ARTS
>
> Marketing, Corporate Sponsorship, Forward Planning, Reaching Audiences,
> Education, Advertising, Censorship, Multi-culturalism, Presentation, Friends
> Association, Public Relations
>
> 254 pages of essential reading for anyone interested in marketing, museums and
> the arts, with an introduction by Kenneth Hudson.
>
> An ICOM MPR publication project, published by The Watermark Press. $NZ 45 plus
> post and packaging ($NZ 10)
>
> Send a bankdraft of $NZ 55 made payable to "The Hawke's Bay Cultural Trust",
> to P O Box 248, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
>
> ICOM MPR - Conferences
>
> Diary these dates!
>
> ICOM MPR's next conference will be held in Washington DC. The likely dates are
> late September and early October of 1996 and it is proposed that this be a
> joint meeting with members of AAM.
>
> If you would like to know ore about this annual conference or the chosen theme
> of "Cultural Heritage Tourism and Museum Marketing", please contact:
> Helen Murphy, Assistant Director and Head of Communications and Marketing,
> National Gallery of Canada, P O Box 427, Ottawa KIN 9 N 4, Canada,
> Fax +1 613 990-9824
>
> ICOM TRIENNIAL CONFERENCE 1998
>
> Melbourne, Australia.
>
> Hope this is of some help,
> Roger Smith
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