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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Registration for the AMA’s 2020 Conference,
<i>Vital Operations: Museums and Organizational Sustainability</i>, is now open! <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">This year’s conference will be held as a virtual event on
<b>Thursday, September 17, 2020. </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Featuring a keynote presentation, a full day of breakout sessions, and a virtual trade show, Conference 2020 will explore organizational sustainability as one
of the most important factors affecting a museum’s operational capacity, potential impact, and long-term growth.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">For an early look at our Conference Program,
<a href="https://museums.ab.ca/media/121670/conference_program_2020.pdf">click here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Register Now!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Registration options are available for individuals and groups:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">AMA Members: $100<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Non-Members: $150<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Students: $50<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Watch Parties (groups of 5 or more): $500<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">To learn more about Conference 2020 and to register,
<a href="https://conventionall.swoogo.com/abmuseums2020/">click here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Interested in sponsorship and trade show opportunities?
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Please view the
<a href="https://museums.ab.ca/media/121475/sponsor_and_exhibitor_package_2020.pdf" target="_blank">
Sponsor and Exhibitor Package</a> to learn more about participating as a 2020 Conference Sponsor or Trade Show Exhibitor.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">As we adapt our usual in-person event as a virtual one, we will be announcing additional details via the
<a href="https://conventionall.swoogo.com/abmuseums2020/">Conference 2020 event website</a> and over social media. Follow the AMA on
<a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertaMuseums">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlbertaMuseumsAssociation/">
Facebook</a> for the latest news, and read more about this year’s conference theme
<a href="https://museums.ab.ca/media/114756/conference_2020_theme.pdf">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">If you have any questions about Conference 2020, please contact Ben Fast, Program Lead, at
<a href="mailto:learning@museums.ab.ca">learning@museums.ab.ca</a> or 780.424.2626.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">We look forward to connecting with you online in September!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">Ben Fast, BA, MA</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">Program Lead<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">He / him<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Please note: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alberta Museums Association staff are working remotely and as a result our response time may be delayed. Thank you
for your patience.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">For more information and updates about the AMA’s programs and services, including resources for managing your museum’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit
</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#00A395"><a href="http://www.museums.ab.ca/"><i><span style="color:#00A395">www.museums.ab.ca</span></i></a></span><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The Alberta Museums Association has recently relocated. Our new location is:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Suite 120, 12420.104 Ave NW<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Edmonton, AB T5N 3Z9<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">780.424.2626
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#00A395"><a href="mailto:learning@museums.ab.ca"><span style="color:#00A395">learning@museums.ab.ca</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#00A395"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#00A395"><a href="http://www.museums.ab.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#00A395">museums.ab.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>The Alberta Museums Association is a leader and catalyst for dynamic connections among museums and communities.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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