[BCMA Broadcast] Kamloops Reception and Workshop June 7 & 8

[April Ingham]

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Join us...

- - The BC Museums Association Council and members of the Secretariat
- - Representatives from the Canadian Heritage Information Network
- - Your friends and colleagues from all over the province

Treat yourself to a fun-filled weekend of learning at the first in our
regional workshop series.  On June 7 & 8 discover how to incorporate new
technologies to make your collections more accessible through, "Digitizing
Your Museums Images."  Get set for a weekend of:

Networking...
Get to know your mentors and colleagues who have traveled from Ottawa,
Burnaby, Vernon, Mission, and beyond.  Schmooze with new and old friends
over wine and cheese on Friday, June 7th at the Regional RoundUp reception
at the Kamloops Museum and Archives.  Find your invitation here:
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/invitationk.html

Hands-on, interactive learning...
Bring your experiences and expertise to round-table discussions and group
exercises.  Familiarize yourself with new equipment and embark on
digitization under the guidance of experts at this two day workshop (June 7
& 8.)  SEATS ARE FILLING FAST, so call our office or find more information
at: http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/learn/digitizingk.html

Exploration and discovery...
Tour the many fine museums, heritage sites and galleries Kamloops has to
offer.  To name a few, consider visiting the Kamloops Wildlife Park, the
Secwepemc Museum or take a stroll through the Kamloops Art Gallery to see
how the Okanagan has inspired Canada's premiere artists.  From world-class
art to nature and wildlife, discover what makes Kamloops BC's adventure
destination!

Relaxation and reflection...
Check into the Plaza Heritage Hotel http://www.plazaheritagehotel.com/ at a
special 'workshop rate.'  Just a block from the Kamloops Museum and Archives
and the Kamloops Art Gallery - center yourself!

We hope to see you in Kamloops!

British Columbia Museums Association
Phone (250) 356-5700  Fax (250) 387-1251
www.MuseumsAssn.bc.ca

Mark Oct 23 - 26, 2002 in your calendar now for…
Conference 2002: "Negotiating the Changing Landscape"
At the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue in VANCOUVER!
Check for updates at http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/conference/2002/