From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Tue May 9 00:10:32 2006 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Mon, 08 May 2006 16:10:32 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] Conference 2007 Survey - Preliminary Findings Message-ID: <445F6D78.25586.16ABB30@localhost>
Greetings Members & Subscribers!

BCMA Council has set a May 23 deadline (midnight) for responses to our "Coastal Conference 2007" online survey. A final decision will be made based on survey findings SOON after the deadline for responses.

If you have not completed the online survey, we DO need your input!

NOW you can also review the compiled, up-to-the-minute responses by visiting the BCMA Homepage  and clicking on the "Survey Findings" link.

Responses are compiled automatically. You can also read the well- considered comments submitted by your colleagues by clicking the "View" buttons where indicated.

Please note:
One respondent lists a future CMA Conference in Victoria, BC as being "2007". In fact, "May 2008 in Victoria" has been reserved by CMA.

Thank you!
--Jim

_______________________________
Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694
From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Wed May 10 18:36:10 2006 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 10:36:10 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] BCMA Call for "Museums in Motion" Awards Nominations Message-ID: <4461C21A.715.A8573F1@localhost>
Greetings from BCMA's Awards Committee!

A reminder of our June 30, 2006 deadline for nominations for our 2006 "Museums in Motion Awards".

This year's edition of criteria, Guidelines and Nomination Form are downloadable from the BCMA website at:  Awards Nominations  

Inserts will also included in the forthcoming Spring issue of Museums Roundup now in production.

BCMA invites you to nominate colleagues, organizations, volunteers or sponsors deserving of provincial recognition for their efforts and contributions to BC's museum, art gallery and heritage community.

Nomination Categories are:

- Distinguished Service Award
- Corporate Service Award
- Awards of Merit (up to 3 awarded annually, as merited)

Recipients will be announced at Conference 2006 and each presented with the prestigious, exclusively designed "Museums in Motion" bronze sculpture, created and produced annually by internationally renown Kelowna sculptor, Geert Maas.

You can also re-visit " Great Moments in BCMA Awards History " and past recipients on the BCMA website at:
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/Content/AwardsBursaries/History.asp

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Don't miss this important opportunity to say "Thank You"!

Jim Harding
(on behalf of BCMA's Awards Committee)

From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Wed May 10 19:22:27 2006 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 11:22:27 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] BCMA Call for Hardcastle & Nagel Bursary Applications Message-ID: <4461CCF3.21930.AAFD252@localhost>
Greetings once again from BCMA's Awards Committee;

A reminder of the same June 30, 2006 deadline for applications for both The Hardcastle Bursary and The Joe Nagel Technology Bursary.

This year's eligibility and evaluation criteria, guidelines and application forms are available now and downloadable from the BCMA website at: Bursary Applications  

Awards Program inserts will also included in the forthcoming Spring issue of Museums Roundup now in production.

BCMA invites you to apply for bursary awards of up to $1,000 each.

The Hardcastle Bursary is offered in the memory of former Council member, Barrie Hardcastle, to "support financial administration and management training for staff and volunteers working in BC museums, art galleries and cultural institutions".

The Joe Nagel Technology Bursary is offered in the memory of Joe Nagel to those institutions "developing and/or applying innovative technology in the museum, art gallery and heritage fields".

Recipients will be announced at BCMA's annual Awards Banquet this fall at Conference 2006.
You can also re-visit "Great Moments in BCMA Awards History" and past recipients on the BCMA website at:
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/Content/AwardsBursaries/History.asp

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Don't miss this important opportunity to help gain the professional development you are looking for; or, to help implement information technology into your institution.

Jim Harding
(on behalf of BCMA's Awards Committee)
From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Thu May 18 21:49:36 2006 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 13:49:36 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] BCMA: International Museums Day & Website Updates Message-ID: <446C7B70.27977.E57EE5D@localhost>
Greetings from BCMA!

On behalf of Council, the Secretariat & Members of the BC Museums Association, we wish to recognize and celebrate the dedication and contributions made by professionals, volunteers and students in all regards in support of BC's museums and art galleries, on this special day.

We have updated the BCMA homepage  with:

- a link to ICOM's International Museums Day homepage

- a link to ICOM's "Definition of a Museum"

- CMA's statement on IMD's 2006 theme: "Museums and Young People";

- Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts' news release and backgrounder--including recognition of BCMA's upcoming 50th Anniversary

ALSO Updated:
- Upcoming Spring issue of Museums Roundup; and
- Only 5 Days Left to take the Coastal Cruise 2007 online survey!

You can also download nomination and application forms for BCMA's 2006 Museums in Motion Awards and Hardcastle & Joe Nagel Bursaries (Deadline ofr submissions: June 30, 2006)

A reminder on International Museums Day for the coming year: Support Your Local Museum!
From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Sat May 20 00:53:21 2006 From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding) Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 16:53:21 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] May 22 Office Closure & Online Survey Reminder Message-ID: <446DF801.31500.142685DD@localhost>
Greetings!

A quick reminder that the BCMA Office will be closed for the Victoria Day holiday, Monday, May 22nd and will re-open Tuesday May 23rd.

Midnight May 23rd is also the deadline for responses to Council's "Coastal Cruise 2007" online survey, accessible from the BCMA website's main homepage at:
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/content/home.asp

...see the photo of the MS Zuiderdam and click-on the link:
"Coastal Conference Survey". It will take about 5 minutes to complete online.

You can also review the up-to-the-minute "Survey Findings" by clicking this link.

BCMA Council will review and discuss the findings as part of the next teleconference on Friday, May 26th.

Thank you for your input!

_______________________________
Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694
From members@museumsassn.bc.ca Tue May 23 23:00:56 2006 From: members@museumsassn.bc.ca (Member Services) Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 15:00:56 -0700 Subject: [BCMA Broadcast] Last Day: "Coastal Conference 2007" Survey Message-ID: <44738618.1030002@museumsassn.bc.ca> Greetings! Today is the last day for taking Council's "Coastal Conference 2007" online survey, accessible from the BCMA website's main homepage at: _BCMA Homepage_ ...scroll down to the photo of the MS Zuiderdam and click-on the link: "Coastal Conference Survey". It will take about 5 minutes to complete online. You can also review the up-to-the-minute "Survey Findings" and respondents' comments by clicking on this link. Midnight TONIGHT is the deadline for responses. The BCMA Council will review and discuss the findings as part of our next teleconference on Friday, May 26th. Thank you for your much-needed input and for participating in this important process. Remember, it's /your/ annual Conference... _______________________________ Jim Harding, ED BC Museums Association (250) 356-5694