[BCMA Broadcast] BCMA Conference 2005 Speakers Request

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 12:16:57 -0800

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<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Greetings from Boise, Idaho and the Western Museums Association!</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">I was hopeful some helpful BCMA members on the listserv could help 
me identify speakers (or potential interest in speaking) for a session I 
would like to present at your upcoming BCMA conference in Kelowna 
this October. I have proposed a session on implementing a Successful 
Intern Program. Forgive my lack of knowledge of the Canadian system, 
but from the few conversations I've had with Canadian colleagues it 
seems this could be an informative session, as well as interesting 
because we do have substantial differences in our viewpoints of 
volunteer/paid and transition into paid positions. I know this has been a 
popular topic for western museums, and a critical 
community/educational program in our community.</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Interns can be a valuable asset to museums especially for institutions 
with limited staff and resources. Although lack of time, organization, 
and funds appear as formidable obstacles you can effectively 
implement an intern program so that the time and energy you invest is 
worthwhile not only for your museum but also for the individual. 
Panelists will discuss the criteria for managing a successful program 
including how to get organized and how to effectively balance the 
expectations of your museum, the intern, and the coordinating 
educational institution. Additionally, panelists will discuss some of 
similarities and differences between Canadian and American 
programs, employment laws, and attitudes toward museum 
internships.</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">I need assistance in identifying panelists. If you are interested, please 
reply offline to </span></font><a href="mailto:Heather@boiseartmuseum.org"><font face="Arial">
<u>Heather@boiseartmuseum.org</u></font></a><font face="Arial">
&#160;or give me a call at the 
number below.</font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">I appreciate any assistance and look forward to meeting you all and 
seeing familiar friends as well at the October Conference!&#160; </span></font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Thanks and Best wishes,</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Heather Ferrell</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Associate Curator of Art</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Boise Art Museum</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Western Museums Association, board member</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">670 S. Julia Davis Dr.</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Boise, ID 83702</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">(208) 345-8330</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Jim Harding, ED</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">BC Museums Association</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">(250) 356-5694</span></font></div>
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