From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Wed Oct 1 19:28:19 2003 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2003 11:28:19 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] BCMA's Annual Plan Updated Message-ID: <3F7ABA53.22817.23110A02@localhost>
BCMA Council has reviewed and incorporated a number of suggestions from members and has re-posted an updated version of Council's 2003-04 Annual Plan to the BCMA website:

http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/members.asp


Intended to be a "living document", m embers are welcome and encouraged to review the Annual Plan and provide additional comment.

Your BCMA Council reviews all submitted comments, suggestions and recommendations for inclusion or to help direct initiatives designed to support and fulfill the plan.

On behalf of Council, thank you to all those who have provided input and supported the process to date.

_______________________________
Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694
From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Thu Oct 2 17:38:58 2003 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2003 09:38:58 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] (Fwd) Call for Nominations & AGM Info Message-ID: <3F7BF232.23664.27D37819@localhost> BC Museums Association members are invited to nominate representatives for consideration as part of the Nominations Committee's Council Slate, to be presented for the membership's approval at the 2003 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 in Reno, Nevada. For complete AGM information, including: 1.Nomination Guidelines 2.Notice of Annual General Meeting (Agenda) 3.Institutional Member's Voting Representative and outline of Voting Privileges 4.Assignment of a Proxy Vote forms Click-on this BCMA website link to the News homepage and click-on the highlighted links to the above AGM documents under the bulletin: "Notice of 2003 Annual General Meeting (26/09/03)": http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/news.asp When considering nominees, please forward names of people who possess planning skills, represent stakeholder interests and expertise, an interest in governance, strategic thinking and a belief in the continued development and future of the BCMA. Deadline for advance Nominations is: Wednesday, October 15, 2003. Contact Deborah Tuyttens, President & Nominations Committee Chair, directly at: dtuyttens@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca _______________________________ Jim Harding, ED BC Museums Association (250) 356-5694 ------- End of forwarded message ------- From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Fri Oct 3 21:32:48 2003 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2003 13:32:48 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] Pre-registration Deadline Oct 6th Message-ID: <3F7D7A80.15814.2DD0250C@localhost>
Dear BC Museums Association Member:

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, October 6th

Join us for NorthWEST by SouthWEST: Continuing Our Journey Together

The British Columbia Museums Association's and Western Museums Association annual conference,  October 19 - 23, 2003 Reno, Nevada - at the Eldorado Hotel.

The deadline for pre-registration for our annual meeting in Reno is
Monday, October 6th. We accept onsite registration for Basic
Registration only -- the evening events, meals and preconference
workshops all require advance registration by the Monday, Oct 6th deadline.

To register go to the Conference 2003 homepage on the BCMA website:
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/conf_conference2003.asp


We look forward to seeing all of you who have already made plans to attend this exciting meeting and hope to see the rest of you in "The Biggest Little City in the World"!

BC Museums Association
Ph: (250) 356-5694   FAx: (250) 387-1251
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca


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From rboulet@tol.bc.ca Thu Oct 9 18:30:38 2003 From: rboulet@tol.bc.ca (Roger Boulet) Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2003 10:30:38 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] Travelling Exhibition 2004-2005 Message-ID: <3F859B3E.4030906@tol.bc.ca> Dear Colleagues, The Langley Centennial Museum and National Exhibition Centre is pleased to offer for circulation an exhibition featuring the works of Legh Mulhall Kilpin (1855-1919). The exhibition is available from November of 2004 to December 2005. Born in Great Britain in 1855, Kilpin was almost 50 years old when he immigrated to Canada in 1906, settling in Montreal. His artistic career in Canada spans the years 1906 to 1919. Because of his experience as an art teacher, he was employed by the Westmount schools in that capacity, while pursuing his career as a professional artist in Montreal. His work was represented in the important annual exhibitions of the day, the Spring Exhibition of the Art Association of Montreal (now the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts) and the annual exhibition of the Royal Canadian Academy. Since 1989, the Langley Centennial Museum has received an important collection of works by this artist, a gift of the artist’s grand-daughter (as many family descendants settled in British Columbia). The collection has been researched by art historians at the University of Victoria. The exhibition is accompanied by a well-researched and fully illustrated exhibition catalogue. The following URL provides a slide presentation on the exhibition, as well as the technical information. http://www.langleymuseum.org/kilpin.html A website (in English only at this time) on the artist and his work is also available at: http://www.langleymuseum.org/kilpin/ We invite you to consider hosting this exhibition in your museum and to express your interest in a booking as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. For more information, please contact me at: Langley Centennial Museum & National Exhibition Centre at: 9135 King Street, Fort Langley, BC V1M 2S2 t. (604) 888-3922 f. (604) 888-7291 Roger H. Boulet Heritage Services Assistant Township of Langley "Heritage is that which we have inherited, believe in, value and wish to keep." -- Roger H. Boulet Heritage Services Assistant Township of Langley "Heritage is that which we have inherited, believe in, value and wish to keep." -- Roger H. Boulet Heritage Services Assistant Township of Langley "Heritage is that which we have inherited, believe in, value and wish to keep." From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Thu Oct 9 22:50:32 2003 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2003 14:50:32 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] (Fwd) Urgent Help Needed Message-ID: <3F8575B8.24491.D21A4D@localhost> ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Dear Cultural Partners; I am writing you in hope you may provide Boundary Museum in Grand Forks a letter of support stating the value of culture and heritage in our society. As of November 30th, the Mountain View Doukhobor Museum is set to close its doors and its artifacts sold if the Grand Forks City Council in British Columbia does not take steps to protect this heritage site, the last of its kind in North America. Town council is under the impression that the preservation of heritage and culture does not make for sound economic sense and that the preservation of such landmarks has little or no social value. The Doukhobor's came to Canada in 1899 to escape persecution from the Russian Czar after they refused to take up arms for the Russian monarchy. They settled in the Canadian Prairies with the assistance of the Quakers and writer Leo Tolstoy. Today they still live their lives as staunch pacifists and campaign for peace initiatives. It is our hope that this cultural heritage site will be preserved for the benefit of all human beings. In this time of global uncertainty, it is important that the ideas of peace and equality be acknowledged as vital for our economic and social development. Please take a few minutes to help preserve this heritage site and help us build a stronger community voice for the promotion and preservation of peace and culture; the building blocks for a better future. For more information on the Doukhobor culture and the Boundary Museum please go to: http://www.city.grandforks.bc.ca/museum Thank you for your consideration and time. Yours sincerely, William Adams, BA, PBD Curator/Director Box 817 Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 Canada TEL/FAX: (250) 442-3737 boundarymuse@look.ca To show your support for the Mountain View Duokhobor Museum, we welcome letters either by fax, e-mail or post, preferably no later than October 15, 2003. Again, many thanks! ------- End of forwarded message ------- From gfagchin@direct.ca Fri Oct 10 00:28:37 2003 From: gfagchin@direct.ca (Grand Forks Art Gallery) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2003 16:28:37 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] oops a correction Sorry References: <3F8575B8.24491.D21A4D@localhost> Message-ID: <004c01c38ebd$11944a40$bba142d8@ca> I am writing to state that the following letter was written by Paul Crawford Director / Curator of the Grand Forks Art Gallery to gain support for the Mountain View Doukhobor Museum project and should read the following way. Sorry for any confusion and this in no way reflects the views of William Adams Director of the Boundary Museum. Sincerely, Paul Crawford Director / Curator Grand Forks Art Gallery Dear Cultural Partners; I am writing you in hope you may provide Boundary Museum in Grand Forks a letter of support stating the value of culture and heritage in our society. As of November 30th, the Mountain View Doukhobor Museum is set to close its doors and its artifacts sold if the Grand Forks City Council in British Columbia does not take steps to protect this heritage site, the last of its kind in North America. The Doukhobor's came to Canada in 1899 to escape persecution from the Russian Czar after they refused to take up arms for the Russian monarchy. They settled in the Canadian Prairies with the assistance of the Quakers and writer Leo Tolstoy. Today they still live their lives as staunch pacifists and campaign for peace initiatives. It is our hope that this cultural heritage site will be preserved for the benefit of all human beings. In this time of global uncertainty, it is important that the ideas of peace and equality be acknowledged as vital for our economic and social development. Please take a few minutes to help preserve this heritage site and help us build a stronger community voice for the promotion and preservation of peace and culture; the building blocks for a better future. For more information on the Doukhobor culture and the Boundary Museum please go to: http://www.city.grandforks.bc.ca/museum Thank you for your consideration and time. Yours sincerely, Paul Crawford Director/Curator Grand Forks Art Gallery For information please contact: William Adams Director / Curator Boundary Museum Tel/Fax: (250) 442-3737 e-mail: boundarymuse@look.ca To show your support for the Mountain View Duokhobor Museum, we welcome letters either by fax, e-mail or post, preferably no later than October 15, 2003. Again, many thanks! From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Fri Oct 10 21:52:17 2003 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 13:52:17 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] REMINDER: Call for Conference 2003 Auction Items Message-ID: <3F86B991.30772.5C35E26@localhost>
A reminder to members & subscribers that the deadline for advance shipping of donated items for Conference 2003's Annual Auction is October 13th.

Please follow the links below to the Auction Donation Form on the BCMA website for complete details for direct shipping c/o GES Expo in Reno, NV.

Thank You!

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The BC Museums Association invites museums and galleries large and small throughout the province to donate items to this year's Annual Auction at Conference 2003, BCMA and Western Museums Association's joint conference October 19-23, 2003 in Reno, Nevada.

Please see the Annual Auction Donation Form with updated advance and direct shipping instructions on the BCMA website' "News" homepage at:
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/news.asp

Donors sending or bringing items must use this form.

WMA has graciously made special arrangements with GES Expo, the Exhibit Hall organizers, to receive donated items up to this deadline.

Deadline for receipt of donated auction items shipped in advance to Reno, NV is Monday, October 13, 2003.

Suggested auction items include:  Gift shop merchandise, exhibition catalogues, crafts, gift baskets filled with local and regional items; wine; works of art; lithographs and prints; museums or gallery passes. Bed & breakfast and guest house packages are also popular.

Proceeds from the closing night auction will benefit BCMA's Travel Assistance Program that helps your fellow museum professionals to participate in BCMA's annual conference who otherwise would not be able to attend.

Whether going to Conference 2003 in person or not, you or your institution or organization can still be represented and help support your provincial organization and colleagues at the same time!

There's also still time to register!  We have filled our Room Block but more have been added!  Join us in Reno for Conference 2003: NorthWest by SouthWest...continuing our journey together

For complete registration details log on to BCMA's Conference 2003 homepage:
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/conf_conference2003.asp

See you there!_______________________________
Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694

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Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694
From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Fri Oct 17 21:52:17 2003 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 13:52:17 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] Going to Reno! Listserv & BCMA Office Update Message-ID: <3F8FF411.1193.B5CCB6@localhost>
Greetings from BC Museums Association!

Today we leave for Conference 2003:  NorthWest by SouthWest...continuing our journey together with the Western Museums Association in Reno, Nevada.

Over 500 delegates have registered for what promises to be a great conference!

FYI:     The provincial BCMA-L listserv will be moderated from Reno, AOL-willing, and watch the website for updates and announcements from Conference.

Please direct email inquiries c/o the listserv as personal Inboxes cannot be accessed. Non-listserv messages and inquires will not be forwarded to the BCMA-L but can be viewed by the moderator.

Inquiries:          bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca

Also the BCMA general phone and the ED's direct line will only accept voicemail until Monday, October 27th.

If you need to reach BCMA in Reno, please go to the Accommodations homepage on the BCMA website for contact information. Thank you.

To those going to Reno, see you there! And to the rest, we will be in touch upon our return (Watch for the posting of the latest issue of Roundup to the BCMA website SOON!)
Cheers!
--Jim
_______________________________
Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694
From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Fri Oct 31 22:33:13 2003 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 14:33:13 -0800 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] (Fwd) Conference 2004 Proposal Deadline - December 3, 2003 Message-ID: <3FA272A9.25954.1C93F5@localhost>

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From:                         Jim Harding <JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca>
To:                             bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca
Subject:                    Conference 2004 Proposal Deadline - December 3, 2003
Copies to:                  Council@museumsassn.bc.ca, broadcast@museumsassn.bc.ca,
                                 listserv@lists.culturematters.ca
Date sent:                  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 13:33:17 -0800

Greetings from BC Museums Association!

The Conference 2004 Program Committee has announced a revised deadline
of Wednesday, December 3, 2003 for submission of proposed sessions for
Conference 2004: Connecting to Our Community & Our Future, October
14-17, 2004 in Nanaimo, BC.

Updated proposal Guidelines and Submission Form have now been posted
to the BCMA website and can be downloaded as Word documents:

"Guideline for Proposals" doc is at:
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/images/Site/Conference2004.doc

Proposal form doc is at:
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/images/Site/Form2004.doc


You can also link-over from the News homepage on the BCMA website by clicking:
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/news.asp

Submissions are preferred by email to allow easy circulation between
Program Committee members. Instructions are included.

The Program Committee met in Reno, NV last week to revise its
organizational timeline and wanted to enable and encourage a broader
scope of submissions from BCMA members and associated organizations.

To those who have already submitted proposals, BCMA and Conference
2004 thanks you for your support and contribution.

The Conference 2004 Chair is Debbie Trueman, General Manager, Nanaimo
District Museum and the Program Committee Chair is Lesia Davis,
Executive Director, Museum at Campbell River.

Program Committee members are:         
Bill Barkley, Jim Harding, Executive Director, Grant Hughes, Dona
Moore, Geraldine Parent, President, Yvonne Sharpe and Deborah
Tuyttens, Past President.

For further information:
bcma@museumsassn.bc.ca


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Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694