[BCMA MBEN] Re: REMINDER: Conference 2008 Volunteers Meeting

Jim Harding JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:01:24 -0800


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Thank you to all who have responded so far to our Call for Conference 2008 
Volunteers!</span></font>
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There are a number who are unable to attend tonight's meeting, but we will 
proceed as planned (see venue &amp; time deyails below). There are plans for a 
follow-up meeting later next week at The Fairmont Empress (to be confirmed 
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In response to specific inquiries, BCMA members from outside Victoria ARE 
welcome! Some have suggested registering for a Single Day and 
volunteering for the first or second day. That's fine! The special Conference 
2008 rate of $90.00 (+taxes) is still available at The Fairmont Empress (250-
384-8111), but you must quote the &quot;BCMA Conference&quot; when making 
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(So far over 430 room nights have been booked for Conference 2008).</span></font>
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If you are interested in Volunteering for Conference 2008 (half-day OR for 
an entire specific event, minimum), PLEASE:</span></font>
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1. Review the list of volunteer roles below</span></font>
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2. Email: 
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&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;preferred volunteer role(s)</span></font>
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3. Confirm your availability for a follow-up Volunteers meeting, Thursday, 
November 13th (evening, time t.b.a.).</span></font>
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Thank you again for your continued assistance and support of Conference 
2008 and the BCMA.</span></font>
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--Jim</span></font>
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<i>(See Below...)</i> </span></font>
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&gt; Greetings! </span></font>
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&gt; </span></font>
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&gt; A reminder that those interested in supporting BCMA's annual provincial </span></font>
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&gt; Conference 2008: Storytelling in BC--People, Places &amp; Perspectives, November 19-22, 2008 </span></font>
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&gt; here in Victoria, BC, are invited to JOIN US for a: </span></font>
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&gt; </span></font>
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&gt; Volunteer Information Meeting </span></font>
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&gt; 7:00pm to 8:30pm </span></font>
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&gt; Wednesday, November 5 </span></font>
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&gt; Provincial Capital Commission (Meeting Room) </span></font>
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&gt; 613 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC </span></font>
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&gt; Please RSVP (by email to: BCMA@museumsassn.bc.ca ) by 12:00Noon, Wednesday, </span></font>
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&gt; November 5th (for space preparations). </span></font>
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&gt; Conference 2008 is approaching 200 delegates and the BCMA is looking for Volunteers to help </span></font>
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&gt; add that all-important local flavour and help ensure the delegates and exhibitors coming from all </span></font>
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&gt; over BC and across Canada receive a truly memorable, informative and thoroughly enjoyable </span></font>
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&gt; Victorian BCMA experience! </span></font>
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&gt; The BCMA invites members, subscribers, colleagues and volunteers from the Victoria region to </span></font>
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&gt; take part. </span></font>
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&gt; Please circulate this invitation to your member and volunteer listservs or broadcast email </span></font>
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&gt; networks. </span></font>
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&gt; Conference 2008 is offering session audit opportunities, event tickets and BC150 volunteer </span></font>
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&gt; identification apparel in recognition and appreciation for the much-needed support and assistance </span></font>
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&gt; from our local Volunteers. </span></font>
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&gt; Some of the roles available are: </span></font>
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&gt; - Silent Auction coordinator &amp; assistants (advance &amp; on-site set-up) </span></font>
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&gt; - Venue coordinators &amp; assistants (RBCM, St Ann's Academy, Fairmont Empress, Maritime </span></font>
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&gt; Museum, The Union Club) </span></font>
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&gt; - Registration Desk assistants (On-site Delegate &amp; Exhibitor check-in) </span></font>
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&gt; ...and other opportunities we are sure will come to light by Wednesday! </span></font>
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&gt; Hope to see you Wednesday! Please RSVP, ASAP! </span></font>
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&gt; Thank you for your Support! </span></font>
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&gt; Jim Harding, ED </span></font>
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&gt; BC Museums Association </span></font>
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