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BC Museums Association 2008 Annual Conference Call for Proposals=20

BC Museums Association Annual Conference
November 18-22, 2008

The Fairmont Empress Hotel
Victoria, British Columbia=20
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Proposals must be received by February 29, 2008=20

This year the conference theme centres on Story Telling. Consider the =
numerous ways that museums, galleries, science centres, cultural =
centres, heritage sites, and our affiliate organizations make a =
difference and share these stories at the BC Museums Association Annual =
Conference.

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At the heart of many of our organizations lies the stewardship and =
presentation of the individual and collective stories of our =
communities. The stories we tell are as diverse as the people and places =
we belong to. They share the past, inform the present, and endeavour to =
have an impact on the future. We tell them in different ways and we are =
challenged to work collaboratively to enable those outside of our =
institutional walls to tell their own stories in their own ways.

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As well, we are increasingly asked to tell our own story -- to =
articulate and demonstrate the value of our organizations and our =
relevance to local, regional and global communities. How do we tell our =
stories better -- to the public, our volunteers, members, funders, =
government and colleagues?

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This Call for Proposals is just the starting point for you to develop =
session ideas and questions. Sessions should open discussion, raise new =
ideas and issues, share best practices, and spark imagination and =
innovation.=20

2008 Session Tracks=20
The BCMA conference typically offers 4-5 concurrent sessions per =
timeslot. BCMA works hard to design its conference program so that =
participants will find a session designed to meet the needs of their =
discipline in every timeslot.=20

Broadly stated, these disciplines are: Museum Governance, Board =
Development, Administration, Education, Programming, Exhibitions, =
Collections (including Curatorial and Registration topics), =
Conservation, Membership and Development, and Marketing. Sessions on =
Volunteer Management, Earned Income, Social Enterprise, Human Resources, =
Technology, Management/Operations, Diversity and Inclusion, =
Relationship-building, Public Relations and themes on emerging Policy =
and Practice are encouraged. Please note that BCMA welcomes a mix of =
"101" basic, mid-career, and advanced sessions.  We also encouraged =
cross-disciplinary approaches to topics with presenters looking at =
topics through their different lenses.

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Developing a Proposal - Deadline: February 29, 2008

Sessions are 1.5 hours in length; double sessions (3.0 hours with a =
break) are sometimes considered when content is appropriate. Sessions =
can follow a range of formats, examples are provided below.=20

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If you have an idea that you'd like to develop into a proposal, but have =
questions or need assistance as you develop it, you can contact the =
Program Committee =
<mailto:lisa.mortputland@bbbsvictoria.com?subject=3DBCMA%20Conference> . =

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We are always interested in new voices from a variety of institutions =
and organizations, as well as from people from outside the field. If you =
cannot identify all of the speakers needed for your session, ask friends =
and colleagues. The Program Committee may be able to assist you with =
recommendations.

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The Program Committee is responsible for reviewing session proposals for =
their suitability for the conference, and to recommend sessions for the =
final program. The Program Committee will meet in March and you will be =
notified whether or not your proposal was accepted by mid April. =
Speakers must be finalized by September 7.

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Thank you for your interest in participating in the BCMA Conference!

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Formats

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To provide a varied and dynamic conference program that appeals to a =
range of learning and communication preferences, we encourage you to =
"think outside the box" of a normal panel presentation. While panels are =
the most commonly used format, they are not always the most effective =
format for a topic!  Think about other formats that may be more =
appropriate for your topic and intended audience. Sometimes dividing the =
time and using more than one format can be effective.=20

Case Study: Focuses on one actual situation, program, or project, the =
decision-making process undertake, implementation methods and its =
relevance and applicability to the audience. This format must provide =
the perspective of the affected audiences and/or evaluation that =
demonstrates its success

Debate: Find lively speakers with well-developed ideas who can present =
contrasting views and then open the debate to everyone. This format =
requires a firm but open moderator.=20

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Forum: A medium for open public discussion involving audience =
participation. Discussions centre around specific issues that are of =
current shared relevance.

Idea Caf=E9: Similar to a "forum" approach, but there is a public =
discussion about socially relevant current issues, usually articulated =
by one or several authorities. Takes place in a casual public setting, =
such as a caf=E9, pub, or theatre.=20

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Guest speaker: Find a true expert everyone wants to hear and allow time =
at the end for comment, questions, and discussion.=20

Marketplace: Recruit 6-10 participants who will bring materials and =
create a browsing area. Select one focus (like volunteer management) or =
a broad brush (such as BC 150 Celebrations).=20

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Mini-workshops: Identify one or two individuals who wish to share their =
expertise, skills, or a new tool that they have developed or =
implemented. May include a hands-on component, or encourage participants =
to bring materials with them for use within the workshop (critique, =
etc.) Focus should be practical and provide participants with outcomes =
they can easily take home and implement.

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Panel Presentation: Panels are limited to no more than 3 speakers. =
Panels must include a moderator to keep presentations on track, on time, =
and allow time for questions. Please allow 45 minutes for questions and =
discussion. Research shows that we both learn and enjoy a session more =
when we are an active participant.=20

Roundtable: Recruit a thoughtful, well-informed person for each table =
who can provide an introduction and initiate discussion.=20

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Showcase: An informal, noncommercial session with six or more =
presenters, each providing a poster or tabletop display and handout with =
complete program description. The session organizer gives a brief =
introduction, and participants move around the room to hear brief =
prepared remarks by showcase presenters. Seats are available.=20

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Commercial Session: Available to trade show vendors who rent booths in =
the conference exhibit hall; session must be relevant and significant to =
museums and other organizations.=20

Chairing a session requires work - but it's worth the effort! As a =
session leader, you are the main contact with the program committee for =
your session. While the program committee will provide assistance, it =
will be your responsibility confirm and liaise with other presenters, =
provide the title and description of the session, outline the goals, =
format, and intended content of the session, and confirm a/v =
requirements.=20

BCMA does not pay expenses or offer honoraria to presenters from within =
the museum community. If you have presenters from outside the field who =
ask for reimbursement of any expenses, you must get prior approval from =
the BCMA Executive Director.

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CALL <http://www.nemanet.org/conf08/pdf/NEMACallforProposals08.pdf>  FOR =
PROPOSALS=20

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You can submit your proposal via:

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*         Mail - please download the Call for Proposals =
<http://www.nemanet.org/conf08/pdf/NEMACallforProposals08.pdf>  and =
submit a one-page description of your session and mail it to: Conference =
Proposals, BC Museum Association, Suite 204 - 26 Bastion Square =
Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1H9=20

*         Fax to (250) 387-1251, or=20

*         E-mail to lisa.mortputland@bbbsvictoria.com

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Questions? Call toll-free from anywhere in the province 1-800-663-7867 =
and ask for Phone (250) 356-5700 or email =
<mailto:lisa.mortputland@bbbsvictoria.com?subject=3DBCMA%20Conference> =
Lisa Mort-Putland, Committee Program Chair.=20

Please be sure to answer all of these questions:=20

1. Title or working title: =
_________________________________________________________

2. Session Length: Please choose one of the following:
Single (90 min.)=20
Double (2 x 90 min.)=20
Pre-Conference Workshop: half day or full day=20

3. Session Level: Please choose one of the following:
Basic=20
Intermediate=20
Advanced=20

4. Session Format: Please choose one of the following:
Debate=20
Guest Speaker=20
Marketplace=20
Panel (limit chair + 4 speakers)=20
Roundtables

Other  _____________________________=20

5. Session Discipline: =
____________________________________________________________

6. Proposer's Name: _____________________________Proposer's Title: =
__________________

7. Proposer's Institution, organization, or =
business:_____________________________________

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8. Address: =
____________________________________________________________________

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City:______________________________ Province:__________ Postal =
Code:_______________=20

9. Proposer 's =
Phone:____________________________________________________________=20

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10. Email Address: =
______________________________________________________________

11. Chair's Name & Phone if different: (The Program Committee's decision =
will be communicated to the proposer; successive communication will go =
to the chair.)=20

12. Description: What issues, questions or challenges will the session =
address? Who should be interested in this session? What is the expected =
objective?=20

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13. Presenters. Please note: If specific participants are not yet =
identified, please characterize whom you hope to recruit (e.g., a =
director of a small art museum who has recently completed a capital =
campaign).
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Comments or Feedback:

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Proposals must =
be
received by February 29, 2008 
 
This year the conference theme centres on Story
Telling. Consider the numerous ways that museums, galleries, =
science
centres, cultural centres, heritage sites, and our affiliate =
organizations make
a difference and share these stories at the BC Museums =
Association
Annual Conference.<o:p></o:p>

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ont><font
color=3Dblack><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

At the heart of many of our organizations =
lies the
stewardship and presentation of the individual and collective stories of =
our
communities. The stories we tell are as diverse as the people and places =
we
belong to. They share the past, inform the present, and endeavour to =
have an impact
on the future. We tell them in different ways and we are challenged to =
work
collaboratively to enable those outside of our institutional walls to =
tell
their own stories in their own ways.<o:p></o:p>

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well,&nbsp;we are
increasingly asked to tell our own story -- to articulate and =
demonstrate the
value of our organizations and our relevance to local,&nbsp;regional and =
global
communities.&nbsp;How do we tell our stories better -- to the public, =
our
volunteers, members, funders, government =
and&nbsp;colleagues?</span></font><font
size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
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></span></font></p>

This Call for =
Proposals
is just the starting point for you to develop session&nbsp;ideas and =
questions.
Sessions should open discussion, raise new ideas and issues, share best
practices, and spark imagination and innovation. 
 
2008 =
Session Tracks
 
The BCMA conference typically offers 4-5 concurrent sessions per =
timeslot. BCMA
works hard to design its conference program so that participants will =
find a
session designed to meet the needs of their discipline in every =
timeslot. 
 
Broadly =
stated, these
disciplines are: Museum Governance, Board =
Development,
Administration, Education, Programming, Exhibitions, Collections =
(including
Curatorial and Registration topics), Conservation, Membership and =
Development,
and Marketing. Sessions on Volunteer Management, Earned Income, Social
Enterprise, Human Resources, Technology, Management/Operations, =
Diversity and
Inclusion, Relationship-building, Public Relations and themes on =
emerging
Policy and Practice are encouraged. Please note that BCMA welcomes a mix =
of
&#8220;101&#8221; basic, mid-career, and advanced sessions.&nbsp; We =
also
encouraged cross-disciplinary approaches to topics&nbsp;with
presenters looking at topics through their different =
lenses.<o:p></o:p>

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Developing a =
Proposal
&#8212; Deadline: February 29, 2008 
 
Sessions are 1.5 hours in length; double sessions (3.0 hours with a =
break) are
sometimes considered when content is appropriate. Sessions can follow a =
range
of&nbsp;formats, examples are provided below.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

<p style=3D'margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3D2 =
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<p style=3D'margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblack
face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>If you
have an idea that you'd like to develop into a proposal, but have =
questions or
need assistance as you develop it, you can <b><span =
style=3D'font-weight:bold'><a
href=3D"mailto:lisa.mortputland@bbbsvictoria.com?subject=3DBCMA%20Confere=
nce">contact
the Program Committee</a></span></b>.</span></font><font size=3D2 =
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style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p=
></span></font></p>

We are
always interested in new voices from a variety of institutions and
organizations, as well as from people from outside the =
field. If you cannot =
identify
all of the speakers needed for your session, ask friends and colleagues. =
The
Program Committee may be able to assist you with =
recommendations.<o:p></o:p>

<p style=3D'margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblack
face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p=
></span></font></p>

The
Program Committee is responsible for reviewing session proposals for =
their
suitability for the conference, and to recommend sessions for the final
program. The Program Committee will meet in March and you will be =
notified
whether or not your proposal was accepted by mid April. Speakers must be
finalized by September 7.<o:p></o:p>

<p style=3D'margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblack
face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p=
></span></font></p>

<p style=3D'margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblack
face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Thank
you for your interest in participating in the BCMA =
Conference!</span></font><font
size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p style=3D'margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><b><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></b></strong></=
p>

<p style=3D'margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><b><font size=3D2
color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Formats<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></strong></p>

<p style=3D'margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

To
provide a varied and dynamic conference program that appeals to a range =
of
learning and communication preferences,&nbsp;we encourage you to =
&quot;think
outside the box&quot; of a normal panel presentation. While panels =
are the most commonly used format, they are not always the =
most
effective format for a topic!&nbsp; Think about other formats that may =
be more
appropriate for your topic and intended audience. Sometimes dividing the =
time
and using more than one format can be effective. 
 
Case Study: =
Focuses on one
actual situation, program, or project, the decision-making process =
undertake,
implementation methods and its relevance and applicability to the =
audience.
This format must provide the perspective of the affected audiences =
and/or
evaluation that demonstrates its success 
 
<o:p></o:p>

Debate: Find
lively speakers with well-developed ideas who can present contrasting =
views and
then open the debate to everyone. This format requires a firm but open
moderator. <o:p></o:p></spa=
n>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></b></strong></=
p>

Forum: =
A medium for open public discussion =
involving
audience participation. Discussions centre around specific issues that =
are of
current shared relevance.<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><br>
</span></font><b><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'=
>Idea
Caf=E9:</span></font></b><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> Similar to a
&quot;forum&quot; approach, but there is a </span></font><font size=3D2
color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:black'>public discussion about socially relevant current =
issues,
usually articulated by one or several authorities. Takes place in a =
casual
public setting, such as a caf=E9, pub, or theatre. </span></font><font =
size=3D2
color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p=
></span></font></p>

Guest
speaker: =
Find a true
expert everyone wants to hear and allow time at the end for comment, =
questions,
and discussion. 
 
Marketplace:
Recruit 6-10 participants who will bring materials and create a browsing =
area.
Select one focus (like volunteer management) or a broad brush (such as =
BC 150
Celebrations). <o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p=
></span></font></p>

Mini-workshops:<=
/span> Identify one or two individuals who wish =
to
share their expertise, skills, or a new tool that they have developed or
implemented. May include a hands-on component, or encourage participants =
to
bring materials with them for use within the workshop (critique, etc.) =
Focus
should be practical and provide participants with outcomes they can
easily&nbsp;take home and implement.<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p=
></span></font></p>

Panel
Presentation: =
Panels are
limited to no more than 3 speakers. Panels must include a moderator to =
keep
presentations on track, on time, and allow time for questions. Please =
allow 45
minutes for questions and discussion. Research shows that we both learn =
and
enjoy a session more when we are an active participant. 
 
Roundtable:</spa=
n> Recruit a thoughtful, well-informed =
person for
each table who can provide an introduction and initiate discussion. =
<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p=
></span></font></p>

Showcase:<=
/strong> An
informal, noncommercial session with six or more presenters, each =
providing a
poster or tabletop display and handout with complete program =
description. The
session organizer gives a brief introduction, and participants move =
around the
room to hear brief prepared remarks by showcase presenters. Seats are
available. <o:p></o:p>

<p style=3D'margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></fo=
nt></p>

Commercial Session: Available to trade show vendors who rent booths in the =
conference
exhibit hall; session must be relevant and significant to museums and =
other
organizations. 
 
Chairing =
a session
requires work &#8211; but it&#8217;s worth the =
effort!
As a session leader, you are the main contact with the program =
committee
for your session. While the program committee will provide assistance, =
it will
be your responsibility confirm and liaise with other presenters, provide =
the
title and description of the session, outline the goals, format, and intended content of the =
session, and
confirm a/v requirements. 
 
BCMA does not pay expenses or offer honoraria to presenters from within =
the
museum community. If you have presenters from outside the field who ask =
for
reimbursement of any expenses, you must get prior approval from the BCMA =
Executive
Director.<o:p></o:p></spa=
n>

<div class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><font =
size=3D2
color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:black'>

<hr size=3D2 width=3D"100%" align=3Dcenter>

</span></font></div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'=
><br>
<strong><b><font face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-family:Arial'><a
href=3D"http://www.nemanet.org/conf08/pdf/NEMACallforProposals08.pdf"
target=3D"_blank"><font color=3Dblack><span =
style=3D'color:black'>CALL</span></font></a>
FOR PROPOSALS </span></font></b></strong></span></font></b><font =
size=3D2
color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>=
</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>=
</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>You can submit =
your
proposal via:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>=A0<o:p></o:p></=
span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DWingdings><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Wingdings;color:black'><span =
style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>=A7<font size=3D1
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New =
Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblack
face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Mail &#8211; please download the <strong><b><font =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-family:Arial'><a
href=3D"http://www.nemanet.org/conf08/pdf/NEMACallforProposals08.pdf"
target=3D"_blank"><font color=3Dblack><span style=3D'color:black'>Call =
for Proposals</span></font></a></span></font></b></strong>
and submit a one-page description of your session and mail it to: =
Conference
Proposals, BC Museum Association, <st1:address w:st=3D"on"><st1:Street =
w:st=3D"on">Suite
  204</st1:Street> -</st1:address> <st1:address w:st=3D"on"><st1:Street =
w:st=3D"on">26
  Bastion Square</st1:Street> <st1:City w:st=3D"on">Victoria</st1:City>, =
<st1:State
 w:st=3D"on">British Columbia</st1:State>, <st1:PostalCode =
w:st=3D"on">V8W 1H9</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>
</span></font><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></spa=
n></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DWingdings><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Wingdings;color:black'><span =
style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>=A7<font size=3D1
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New =
Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblack
face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Fax to (250) 387-1251, or </span></font><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblack
face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DWingdings><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Wingdings;color:black'><span =
style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>=A7<font size=3D1
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New =
Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblack
face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>E-mail to <a =
href=3D"mailto:lisa.mortputland@bbbsvictoria.com">lisa.mortputland@bbbsvi=
ctoria.com</a></span></font><font
size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-CA =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p=
></span></font></p>

Questions? Call
toll-free from anywhere in the province 1-800-663-7867 =
and ask for
Phone (250) 356-5700 or <a
href=3D"mailto:lisa.mortputland@bbbsvictoria.com?subject=3DBCMA%20Confere=
nce">email</a>
<st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">Lisa =
Mort-Putland</st1:PersonName>, Committee Program Chair. 
 
Please =
be sure to
answer all of these questions: 
 
1. Title or working title: =
_________________________________________________________ 
 
2. Session Length: Please choose one of the following: 
Single (90 min.) 
Double (2 x 90 min.) 
Pre-Conference Workshop: half day or full day =
<o:p></o:p>

3. Session Level: Please choose one of the following: 
Basic 
Intermediate 
Advanced 
 
4. Session Format: Please choose one of the following: 
Debate 
Guest Speaker 
Marketplace 
Panel (limit chair + 4 speakers) 
Roundtables<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Other=A0
_____________________________ <br>
<br>
5. Session Discipline: =
____________________________________________________________<br>
<br>
6. Proposer&#8217;s Name: _____________________________Proposer&#8217;s =
Title:
__________________<br>
<br>
7. Proposer&#8217;s Institution, organization, or
business:_____________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></=
p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>=A0<o:p></o:p></=
span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>8. Address:
____________________________________________________________________<o:p>=
</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p=
></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>City:<st1:place =
w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName
 w:st=3D"on">______________________________</st1:PlaceName> =
<st1:PlaceType =
w:st=3D"on">Province</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>:__________
Postal Code:_______________ <br>
<br>
9. Proposer &#8217;s
Phone:____________________________________________________________ =
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p=
></span></font></p>

10. Email Address: =
______________________________________________________________ 
 
11. Chair&#8217;s Name &amp; Phone if different: (The Program =
Committee&#8217;s
decision will be communicated to the proposer; successive communication =
will go
to the chair.) 
 
12. Description: What issues, questions or challenges will the session =
address?
Who should be interested in this session? What is the expected =
objective? <o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

13. Presenters. Please note: If specific =
participants
are not yet identified, please characterize whom you hope to recruit =
(e.g., a
director of a small art museum who has recently completed a capital =
campaign). 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Comments or =
Feedback:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>=

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p=
></span></font></p>

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lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p=
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