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WP/2003/0178F – 60 LONDON ROAD, WOLLASTONIn addition to the Site Viewing Group, others present were:M Kilpin (Head of Development Control), W Cooper (Senior Development ControlOfficer), D Jones (Senior Incorporated Engineer) and L Martin-Bennison (Director ofEnvironment and Economy).Three representatives from the Parish Council.The developer.Three residents.The Group assembled on London Road, outside the site.Mr Kilpin outlined the history to the site and referred to the planning appeal againstthe refusal of planning permission for 8 dwellings. Although the appeal had beendismissed, the developer had taken account of the Inspector’s comments informulating the current scheme.The developer then outlined the scheme for the erection of 7 dwellings and thedemolition of the existing dwelling on site. The positioning of the dwellings had beenpegged out and verified by the Council officers.The white pegs were clearly visible.The residents expressed concern regarding:• Inadequate parking provision.• The poor junction with High Street.• The congestion caused by parked vehicles on London Road which washeavily trafficked.• The substantial loss of light to no. 54 London Road.The Group then viewed the impact that the development would have on no. 54 frominside the property looking through the window in the east flank wall.The representatives from the Parish Council raised the question about adequateprovision for wheeled storage. The plans showed provision for one bin per dwelling,but with additional bins being required for recycling purposes this should beincreased to 2 or 3 bins per dwelling. It was also considered that parking provisionwas inadequate.2

AcknowledgementsThank you to the following individuals, all of whom have been instrumental in the planning, development, and supportof the 2011 WMA Annual Meeting. Your generous gifts of time and resources have made this meeting possible.WMA Board of DirectorsJulie Stein, PresidentJames G. Leventhal, Vice President,Membership and DevelopmentKippen de Alba Chu, Vice President, ProgramsJim Tharp, TreasurerRedmond J. Barnett, SecretaryAldona Jonaitis, Immediate Past PresidentJoe BrennanJacqueline CabreraMelanie FalesHeather FerrellTed A. GreenbergElizabeth HerridgeCheryl HintonBarbara MackeyMike NelsonAmy OppioLisa SasakiNikolai J. SklaroffSusan SperoInger TullyWesley A. Wenhardt2011 Annual MeetingProgram Committee2011 Annual MeetingHost CommitteeTo Come2011 Annual Meeting Program CommitteeMerritt Price, Co-ChairAdam Mikos, Co-ChairAndrew RossiterAndrew RamirezBrent PowellDeborah PopeFrank MiddletonInger TullyJacqueline CabreraJames LeventhalJessica WelchKaren KosasaKippen de Alba ChuLisa SasakiNikolai SklaroffNoelle McClureNoelle KahanuRosalind BedellTarisi VunidiloTheresa PapanikolasWendy MeluchStephanie WeaverPaul GabrielSteve OlsenLisa EriksenSteve CombaJames WoodSusan FellerBrian MandrierWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 3HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

WMA 76th Annual MeetingSeptember 23–26, 2011Hawaii Convention Center | Honolulu, HawaiiProgram At-A-GlanceFRIDAYSEPTEMBER 23SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 24SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 25MONDAYSEPTEMBER 26REGISTRATIONDESK HOURS12:00PM–6:00PM8:00AM–6:00PM7:30AM–5:00PM7:30AM–5:00PM8:00 AM9:0010:0011:0012:00 PMHosted Breakfastin Exhibit Hall8:00–9:00AMWMA / HMA /PIMA / ATALM 1019:00–10:00AMGeneral Session andKeynote Speaker #110:15–12:15PM9:30AM–12:15PMTOUR & TALK #2Hosted Breakfastin Exhibit Hall8:00–9:00AMConcurrentSessions “C”9:30–10:45AMConcurrentSessions “D”11:00–12:15PM9:30AM–12:15PMTOUR & TALK #4Keynote Speaker #28:15–9:15AMConcurrentSessions “G”9:30–10:45AMConcurrentSessions “H”11:00–12:15PM1:00Pre-ConferenceWorkshops9:00AM–5:00PMHosted NetworkingLunch and“Ask the Experts”12:30–1:45PMAffinity Luncheons12:30–1:45PMWMABusinessLuncheon12:30–1:45PMATALMClosingLuncheon12:30–1:45PM2:003:004:005:006:002:00PM–5:00PMTOUR & TALK #1TECH LOUNGEConcurrentSessions “A”2:00–3:15PMPlay SessionConcurrentSessions “B”3:45–5:00PM2:00PM–5:00PMTOUR & TALK #3TECH LOUNGEConcurrentSessions “E”2:00–3:15PMConcurrentSessions “F”3:45–5:00PMLive Auction / 2012 Preview5:15–6:00PM2:00PM–5:00PMTOUR & TALK #5ConcurrentSessions “I”2:00–3:15PMConcurrentSessions “J”3:45–5:00PMClosing Ceremony5:00–6:00PM7:008:00Opening Night Event:A Fine Arts Soiréeat the HonoluluAcademy of Arts6:30–9:00PMEvening“Jewelbox”Receptions6:30–9:30PMEvening Reception:Experience Hawaii,Bishop Museum Style6:30–9:30PM9:0010:00WMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 4HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Pre-Conference ToursFriday, September 23■ #1: Museum Sampler■ 8:00AM–5:00PM | #2: A Special Day at Historic Pearl HarborSpend an entire day at Pearl Harbor Historic Partner Museums, a site that holds significance inAmerican history. Explore the newly renovated Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, or the USS BowfinSubmarine Museum, Pacific Aviation Museum, and Battleship Missouri Memorial Museum. At theend of the day, guests will embark on a very special Pearl Harbor Boat Tour circling the harbor andending with a stop on the USS Arizona Memorial. In Hawaiian history, Pearl Harbor was an importantcultural site since it was once abundant in oysters and other wildlife, hence its modern name.Fee: $15 per person includes boat tour, free admission to all museums, and transportation (lunch not included). Attendeesare asked to bring sun protection. Limited capacity of 150.■ #3: Guided HikePearl HarborTour-&-TalksSaturday, September 242:00AM–5:00PM#1: Shangri-La – Color Cladding: Islamic Tiles from theDoris Duke CollectionJoin Keelan Overton, Curator of Islamic Art, Shangri-LaJoin Keelan Overton on this tour of ceramic tiles from Iran,Syria, Turkey and Spain at Shangri-La. Overton will discuss theorigins and uses of ceramic tiles in various parts of the Islamicworld from the 12th to early 20th century; show how Duke integratedthem into the architecture and interior design of herhome, Shangri La; and trace how her tile commissions helpedstimulate a revival of artistic tradition in 1930s Iran.Sunday, September 259:30AM–12:15PM#2: Waikiki Aquarium 'Behind the Scenes”Located on the shoreline of Waikiki beach The Waikiki Aquariumwas opened in 1904 and is the third oldest aquarium in theUnited States. In this behind the scenes tour participants will beguided through the aquarium with educators and curators toview the exhibitions and hear about current research, exhibitionpractice and caring for a delicate living collection.A highlight of the tour will be learning about the newNorthwest Hawaiian Islands exhibition. NWHI is a MarineNational Monument and is home to over 7,000 marine species,a quarter of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Offeringvisitors a nearly once-in-a-lifetime experience to see some ofthese fishes and corals in their natural habitats, the WaikikiAquarium's new exhibit will feature a living reef ecosystem representativeof that found in the world's most isolated islands.2:00PM–5:00PM#3: Mission Houses Museum: Stepping Up to theChallengeSenior Curator, Elizabeth Nosek leads this behind the scenestour focusing on meeting the challenges of a strained economyat one of the four accredited museums in Hawai`i. The tourbegins at the 1821 Mission House examining the challenges presentedby passive climate control and general maintenance andhow the museum is stepping up to address these on-goingissues. Next, participants visit collection storage focusing onunique storage solutions that stretch dollars, protect collectionsand build community. Finally, the tour ends with at theChamberlain House Gallery where working with schools andnon-profits has enabled the museum to continue its changingexhibitions program while building a stronger sense of community.Monday, September 269:30AM–12:15PM#4: Manoa Heritage Center: Botanical Garden andHawaiian Cultural SiteVisit Manoa Heritage Center, a Hawaiian cultural site and botanicalgarden in the heart of lush Manoa Valley. Enjoy a one-houroutdoor guided walk through a Hawaiian native plant garden thatsurrounds an ancient Hawaiian sacred stone structure (heiau).On the walk you will also see the historic 100-year old home,Kualii, which will one day be a museum as well as broad viewsof the Koolau Mountains in the back of the Valley.2:00AM–5:00PM#5: MangaWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 5HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Friday, September 23 continued■ 1:00PM–5:00PM | Practical Tips for Museum Store Success. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Have you inherited Museum Store responsibilities and you have very little experience? Don’t worry! These panelists werein the same boat! Last year’s workshop, “Keys to a Successful Museum Store,” with Andrew Andoniadis, gave our panelistspractical tips for success. They went home educated and inspired! Examine the practical tips they used for successfulchanges. The Contemporary Art Museum store employee will also discuss her present challenges and provide a tourof the Store with practical tips in mind. Participants reconvene in a round-table format to discuss The ContemporaryMuseum’s store and receive input and inspiration from the group about their own challenges.Fee: $15 per person. Required attendance: 10 minumum■ 1:00PM–5:00PM | Locals vs. Tourists: Targeting Visitor Services and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .For museums in the Pacific Rim, it’s often challenging to create programs and services that meet the needs of both localsand tourists. This engaging half-day workshop will give you a framework upon which to build vital programs that attract thelocal audience, while helping you streamline visitor offerings for the important tourist market. Presenters Stephanie Weaver,Mary Kay Cunningham, and Wendy Meluch will give you practical tools you can use back home. Local museum professionalswho have recently used one of the tools will report on their experience and how it impacted their service offerings.Fee: $25. Location: Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Required attendance: 10 minumum.■ 1:30PM–5:00PM | Soft Packing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Learn how to safely move and store your artworks and artifacts using soft packing material and methods. This half-dayworkshop will give you practical solutions to common problems faced when caring for precious objects. The panelistswill cover detailed descriptions of safe archival material, design and techniques, and shipment options.Fee: $25 per person. Required attendance: 12 minumum. Note: Registration will be handled by the RegistrarCommittee Western Region and PACIN. Registration forms will be available on their websites in June 2011.www.rcwr.org and www.pacin.orgATALM WorkshopsAll attendees are welcome to attend ATALM Workshops■ 8:30AM–4:30PM | Care of Folded and Rolled DocumentsThis hands-on workshop provides the basics of safely caring for and housing folded and rolled items. Participants will learnto: 1) make humidification chambers from plastic trash cans and from plastic trays with a sheet of Plexiglas and how touse these to humidify documents; 2) flatten documents using sheets of blotting paper and Plexiglas; 3) stabilize torn documentsby encapsulation in polyester film or placement in a sleeve or envelope; 4) choose from the variety of folders andboxes that are commercially available for the storage of documents; 5) make custom rigid folders from acid-free corrugatedboard; and 6) make custom boxes from acid-free corrugated board. Instructor: Sherelyn Odgen, Head Conservator,Minnesota Historical Society.Fee: $50 per person includes lunch and materials■ 9:00AM–3:00PM | Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike (Knowledge is Gained by Doing)During this day-long event, participants will be surrounded by the lush greenery of the Ko‘olau mountains, PapahanaKuaola is located in He‘eia, O‘ahu. The ‘aina is being replanted with numerous native and Polynesian introduced species,helping to restore the area to its historic Hawaiian character. Through education and restoration efforts, an experiencedstaff creates opportunities for others to understand, appreciate, and care for the world we live in, and ultimately acceptresponsibility for the fate of the ‘aina. This project welcomes conference attendees to experience, understand and respectthe traditions, language, and natural history of Hawai‘i through the provision of learning experiences in an authentic settingwith access to loi, native plants, sacred sites, and other pristine natural resources. Conference attendees will engagewith Hawaiian cultural practitioners, musicians, craftspeople and artists who keep the Hawaiian culture “alive” and makeHawai‘i a special place.Fee: $25 per person includes transportation, lunch, and materialsbca·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 8HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Friday, September 23 continued■ 9:00AM–1:00PM | Field Trip to Kamehameha Schools Midkiff LearningCenterEstablished in 1887, Kamehameha Schools was founded by the legacy ofPrincess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, a descendent of King Kamehameha the Great.Now one of the largest private schools in the United States, KamehamehaSchools emphasizes Hawaiian language and culture, offering supplementarycourses in Hawaiian literature, culture, history, song composition and performance,chant, and dance. Following an introduction to the innovative programs ofKamehameha Schools, field trip participants will tour the exemplary MidkiffLearning Center which is home to the unique Hawai‘i-Pacific Collection, DigitalResources, Innovation & Collaboration Center, Archives, Video Productions, and Journalism. Sponsored by the MidkiffLearning Center with hosts Gail Fujimoto (Head Librarian), Kawika Makanani (Hawai’i-Pacific Librarian), and Kehau Abad(Director of Kamehameha Publishing).Fee: $25 per person includes transportation, lunch, and materials■ 9:00AM–2:00PM | Maritime Heritage Projects: Reviving Ancient Traditions for the Contemporary WorldThis workshop will consider how museums can support efforts to revive ancient cultural practices in the contemporary lifeof indigenous cultures. Joining Native Hawaiian canoeing societies will be an international scope of panelists representingthree maritime heritage projects – the Pacific Northwest inland sea native Canoe Movement, the western Pacific openocean canoe culture, and Qateri dhow revival in the Persian Gulf. Presenters will discuss their work to reintroduce and perpetuatevaluable traditions. Documentary film footage, song, oral histories, and presentations will provide opportunities forattendees to compare and contrast vessel preservation and construction and cultural programming particularly as itapplies to enhancing appreciation of their respective cultural traditions among indigenous youth. Presenters: TomCashman, Executive Director; Phillip Red Eagle, Pacific NW Canoe Movement; Heather Farrell, Deputy Director ofPrograms, National Museum of Qatar, Doha; Pacific Islands participants to be announced.Fee: $25 per person includes luncha·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 9HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Friday, September 2312:00PM–11:59PM12:00PM–1:45PM6:00PM–8:30PMRegistration/Volunteer Check-in Desk Set-upWMA Business LuncheonMichael Edson, Smithsonian Institution’s Director of Web and New Media StrategyMichael Edson has worked on numerous award-winning projects and has been involved in practicallyevery aspect of technology and New Media for museums, including content development,digitization, blogging, gaming, public access to collections, information architecture, networking,place-of-business applications, programming, project management, graphic design, animation,audio and video production, mobile platforms, and citizen-created content. In addition to developingthe Smithsonian’s first Web and New Media Strategy, the Smithsonian Commons concept,and the Smithsonian's multi-award winning Web and New Media Strategy Wiki, Michael helpedcreate the Smithsonian’s first blog, Eye Level, and the first Alternative Reality Game to take placein a museum, Ghosts of a Chance. Michael has a BA from Wesleyan University and has workedat the Smithsonian for 20 years.Opening Night EventWelcome Reception at the Honolulu Academy of ArtsKnown for its graceful building and internationally recognized collection of more than 60,000 worksof art, spanning 5,000 years, the Honolulu Academy of Arts is Hawai‘i’s largest art museum.Registered attendees will have the chance to eat and drink under the stars, tour the 59th annualArtists of Hawaii 2011 exhibition, and explore the newly re-installed gallery of contemporary art.Fee: $25 per person includes appetizers, beverages, and transportation. Limited to 600guests.Saturday, September 248:00AM–6:00PM8:00AM–1:45PM8:00AM–10:00AM9:00AM–10:00AMWMA 76th Annual MeetingSeptember 23–26, 2011Hawaii Convention Center | Honolulu, HawaiiRegistration/Volunteer Check-in DeskDeclare your interests badge flare on entering Expo HallHosted Breakfast in Exhibit HallGeneral SessionWMA/ HMAA / PIMA / ATALM 10110:15AM–12:15PM Keynote #1Welcome to Hawaii and the Pacific IslandsDr. Manulani Aluli Meyer, International Scholar - Te Wananga o Aotearoa, (Maori University ofNew Zealand)Manulani Aluli-Meyer is the fifth daughter of Emma Aluli and Harry Meyer. Her family hails fromMokapu, Kailua, Wailuku, Hilo and Kohala on the islands of Oahu, Maui and Moku O Keawe. Shecomes from the Aluli ‘ohana, a diverse group of Hawaiian scholar-activists who spent their liveson such issues as liberating education, justice, land reclamation, health, cultural revitalization,arts education, prison reform, transformational economics, food sovereignty, Hawaiian philosophyand most of all, music. She writes and studies indigenous epistemology, native ways ofknowledge/knowing/understanding, and its role in world-wide awakening. Dr. Aluli-Meyer earnedher doctorate from Harvard while learning how to articulate aspects of Hawaiian epistemologythrough land, people, history, and dreams. She has published extensively on the topic of nativeintelligence and its synergistic linkage to the findings of quantum sciences. Specificity/universal-a·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 10HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Saturday, September 24 continued■ A5 Tribal Visions: New Directions for Museums and Cultural Institutions. . . . . . . . . . . .Can museums and other cultural institutions (e.g., archives, centers, libraries) support the developmentof new pathways and directions for indigenous peoples? In Aotearoa/New Zealand, theWaitangi Tribunal Claims process is creating opportunities for museums to think and operate differentlyto meet the needs of indigenous peoples. Maori tribes are suggesting alternative ways toaddress reclamation, restoration, and revitalization issues. How museums respond to these suggestionswill test their capacity to form partnerships and work towards manifesting tribal visions. It willultimately determine their relevancy in the future. This session hopes to hear about new initiativesand challenges to conducting business-as-usual.■ A6 Pearl Harbor: Making a New Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Martinez, Aldrich, Yaguchi, Osorio, Middleton, Kosasa, White■ A73:15PM–3:45AM3:45PM–5:00PM■ B1On December 7, 2010 the National Park Service and partner organizations (Pacific Historic Parks)opened a new museum and visitor center complex at the site of the Pearl Harbor national memorial.This session brings together members of the NPS planning team and academic consultants todiscuss the process of updating of the interpretive program as well as issues that surround museumsconcerned with both memorialization and education.Tabletop Exhibits/Poster Sessions – Institute of Museum andLibrary Services Enhancment Grantees and Others (Group 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L iThis forum provides an informal opportunity for networking, exchanging innovative ideas, and personalinteraction. IMLS Tribal Library Enhancement grantees are featured, each providing valuableinformation on their innovative and cutting-edge projects.Play Session Kick-off in Expo Hall(Continues in Expo Hall after this time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i·eConcurrent Sessions BObtaining Loans and Exhibits from the National Museumof the American Indian and Other Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cJill Norwood, Community Services Specialist, National Museum of the American Indian, TheSmithsonian Institution, Washington, DCIf your museum is interested in hosting a traveling exhibit, or in receiving object loans from anotherinstitution, there are necessary requirements to understand before undergoing the process. Cometo this session to find out how to receive loans from the National Museum of the American Indian,and to participate in a general discussion around the steps that most museums require to facilitatea loan or traveling exhibit to another museum. Samples of loan agreements, conditions reports andother documents will be provided.■ B2 Hapai I Ka Leo: Preserving Bishop Museum's Audio Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c iIn 2008, Bishop Museum, in partnership with the National Historical Publications and RecordsCommission, began a project to digitize its Hawaiian audio holdings—an unparalleled collection ofmele and oli (or Hawaiian songs and chants), oral history interviews, programs and lectures representingmore than 850 hours of primary source material on Hawaiian history and cultural traditions.Bishop Museum staff and Hawaiian culture and language specialists will discuss this rich anddiverse body of work as well as the benefits and challenges of undertaking a digitization project ofthis scope and complexity. Broader issues of preservation and appropriate access to the kinds ofmaterial contained in the collection will also be discussed, as will their implications for similar collectionsand digitization efforts in other communities.■ B3 Building Your Network Beyond the Museum Walls:LPeer Advocacy and Career Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CYokoi, Kabot, Jones, Faust, OlsenDo you have a workplace challenge or an enthusiastic idea that can’t gain traction? By discussingchallenges, you are reclaiming ownership of your career and creating an international network ofadvocates. After introductions, instigators will lead small group discussions and shepherd questionsrelating to a variety of themes. Content will be tailored to attendees, so bring your challengea·iii·eia·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 12HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Saturday, September 24 continued■ B4■ B5to the table. Possible themes could include issues of institutional politics, finding support for yourcareer, overcoming organizational silos, or simply making new contacts.Representing Complexity: Indigenous Peoples, Settler States,Colonial/Occupation Histories, and Future Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smith, Gordon, Osorio, KosasaRepresenting the complex and contentious history of indigenous peoples and settler states inmuseums can pose a range of challenges. Panelists will offer an “insider’s” perspective on theircontributions as curators, exhibition team members, and scholarly advisors at the National Museumof the American Indian, Australian Museum, and three cultural institutions in Hawai‘i. What have theylearned from critics, visitors, teachers, indigenous communities, and museum staff, and how willthey address future exhibitions and programs?How do we Communicate with Volunteers:Traditional or Technological Methods, Which Works Best? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Henning, Swofford, Mikos, BedellOver the last ten years communicating with volunteers has undergone a huge change. Use of thetelephone is now a communication of last resort with the advent of email, websites, online calendars,FaceBook and other computer technology. These multiple methods can make communicationeasy or lead to overlapping information and confusion. Which communication methods, old or new,work best to recruit, organize and inform volunteers while suiting an institution’s unique needs andkeeping the volunteers happy?■ B6 Being the Bridge: Engaging Families and Youth through Contemporary Art . . . . . . . . . .Pittman, Padilla, Agsten■ B76:00PM–6:30PM6:30PM–9:30PM■■It is not always easy to attract families to museums of contemporary art. However, they can be excitingplaces for dynamic learning experiences as all museums have the potential to be. We will coverstrategies for presenting controversial issues, mining teachable moments, introducing “21st centuryskills”, and developing museum education programming applicable to anyone interested in workingwith a range of challenging cultural material, not just contemporary art.Tabletop Exhibits/Poster Sessions – Institute of Museum andLibrary Services Enhancment Grantees and Others (Group 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L iThis forum provides an informal opportunity for networking, exchanging innovative ideas, and personalinteraction. IMLS Tribal Library Enhancement grantees are featured, each providing valuableinformation on their innovative and cutting-edge projects.Shuttle Departures to Jewelbox Receptions“Jewelbox” Receptions ( Separate registration is required to attend)6:30PM–8:30PM | Shangri La by Night“Although Shangri La, with all its high-key colors, is beautiful by day, it is undoubtedly at its best bynight.” ~Doris DukeEnjoy a magical evening at Shangri La, the former home of heiress and philanthropist Doris Duke,now a center for Islamic art and culture. Explore the 1938 modernist house with overlays of Muslimarchitectural influence; art collections gathered from throughout the Islamic world; and views ofDiamond Head and the Pacific at sunset.Fee: $25 per person includes buffet dinner, beverages, and transportation. Limited to 80guests.6:30PM–9:30PM | Modern Architecture and Contemporary ArtVisit two stunning sites for a superb evening of art and architecture with breathtaking views overlookingHonolulu. The first stop, enjoy cocktails at the Liljestrand House a quintessential example ofVladimir Ossipoff, one of Hawai‘i’s premier modernist architects. Enjoy a stroll through the home andunparalleled views of Honolulu. The second stop is a few minutes down the mountain, theContemporary Museum Honolulu. Sited on 3.5 acres of gardens this unique property now housesan intimate gallery for the viewing of contemporary art. Enjoy refreshments under the stars and atrip through the galleries.Fee: $35 per person includes food, beverages, and transportation. Limited to 50 guests.a·iia·ii·ea·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 13HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Saturday, September 24 continued■■6:30PM–8:30PM | An Evening in a Summer PalaceAttendees of this event will join the Daughters of Hawai_i for an evening at Queen Emma SummerPalace, built in 1848, and served as a retreat for Hawaiian royalty—King Kamehameha IV, QueenEmma and their son, Prince Albert Edward. The Palace is nestled in the historic Nu_uanu Valley andlocated just minutes above downtown Honolulu. Guests will tour the Palace learn more about thehistory of Hawai_i, its monarchy as well as the Daughters of Hawai_i who have been the caretakersof the Palace for over one hundred years.$30 per person: Price includes Hawaiian hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and transportation.Limited to 50 guests.6:30PM–9:00PM | Downtown Honolulu's National Historic Landmarks:‘Iolani Palace and Mission Houses MuseumIn this two-part event, you will first arrive at the Mission Houses Museum to experience the "missionaryperiod" of nineteenth century Hawaiian history. This site features Hawai‘i's oldest wood-framestructure Hale La‘au (Frame House), and is home to a collection of New England style furnishingsthat were adapted for use in Hawai‘i. Then, walk one block down the street to ‘Iolani Palace, allaglow under chandelier lighting thanks to electricity installed four years before the White House.The Palace is one of Hawaii's most iconic and significant historical landmarks, and is home to exquisiteexamples of period rooms and their decorative arts and furniture that belonged to the Hawaiianmonarchy.$35 per person: Price includes food, beverages, and transportation. Limited to 200 guests.Sunday, September 257:30AM–5:00PM8:00AM–9:00AM9:30AM–10:45AMRegistration/Volunteer Check-in DeskHosted Breakfast in Exhibit HallConcurrent Sessions C■ C1 Collections: Planning for Remodels and New Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nathan, Johnson, Varga, No ModeratorPlanning for a new collections space, whether by remodeling an existing area or building anew,can be a large and complicated project. Reconfiguring non-public spaces where collections resideboth permanently and temporarily (storage, workrooms, photo areas, processing, movementbetween storage areas/exhibits) requires a holistic approach and participation by collections staff,architects, facilities & maintenance staff, curators, and others. What does the planning processinclude? How does one effectively communicate with non-museum or non-collections staff? Whocan help guide your institution through the process? Does it help to have assistance from outsidethe museum/institution? What does the process look like? What do successful projects have incommon? What are the typical pitfalls? Independent museum professionals and collections staffweighs in on projects they have worked on at institutions both large and small.■ C2 Solicitation or Capital Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Description to come■ C3 From Song to Canvas: Map Art of the Zuni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Enote, Executive Director, A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center, Zuni, New MexicoZuni and other indigenous peoples have always had maps. The maps are in songs, prayers, paintedon ceramics, and etched in stone. Over the past 500 years these maps have largely beenreplaced with new maps with places renamed in foreign languages. In this session, participants willlearn how A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center works with Zuni artists to create map art thatcommunicates the nature and relative arrangements of places and physical features, Zuni culture,and diverse ways of seeing and knowing.a·icbia·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 14HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Sunday, September 25 continued■ C4■ C5Creating a Place for Art: Supporting and FundingContemporary Artists in the Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Freitas, Pao, Pule, Graham, Vunidillo, DrexelWhy is it necessary to create spaces for showcasing contemporary Pacific arts? A roundtable ofartists and a former funding officer will reflect on the importance of support for events as MAMo(Maoli Art Month) in Hawai‘i, and from organizations as Creative New Zealand. How did they enablestrategic access to venues previously unavailable or unattainable to native artists? They will alsoaddress future concerns. For example, as contemporary Pacific art “succeeds,” how will audiencesengage with their deeper cultural/social/historical meanings?Building Partnerships through Collaborative Curation: Case Studiesfrom the National Museum of the American Indian Archive Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i·eJennifer O'Neal, Head Archivist, National Museum of the American Indian, The Smithsonian,Suitland, MarylandThe National Museum of the American Indian Archive Center works collaboratively with tribal communitiesto properly preserve and describe manuscript, photo, and media collections. This collaborativecuration is undertaken to ensure appropriate information and context is provided about thecollection. More importantly, this effort builds and maintains strong relationships and partnershipsbetween the museum and tribal communities. The session will present specific case studies fromthe Archive Center demonstrating the development of partnerships with tribal museums and culturalcenters. Furthermore, the program will include ideas for how to begin outreach programs withcommunity and educational partners.■ C6 Young Children in Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shaffer, Spargo, Young, Hannahs, Starko, Meirowitz, Rodenhurst■ C711:00AM–12:15PMThis session addresses the issue of early learners in museums and presents strategies to supportthis growing audience. Research on early learning, current practices, and issues will be exploredthrough a panel presentation followed by interactive experiences for participants.E Alu Like Mai K_kou (Let us work together):Native Hawaiian Library Community Collaborations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LKeikilani Meyer, Interim Director, Ka Waihona Puke ‘_iwi,Native Hawaiian Library, ALU LIKE,Inc., Honolulu, Hawai‘iThis session will discuss the integral role community collaborations play in fulfilling the mission ofthe Native Hawaiian Library (NHL) and its parent organization, ALU LIKE, Inc. Operating four librarysites on three islands, NHL’s programs include indigenous resource materials, books-by-mail, familyliteracy, language programs, and other services that help Native Hawaiians achieve their greatestpotential. Presenters will share their best practices for developing successful community collaborationbased on traditional practices.Concurrent Sessions D■ D1 Safeguarding the Past: An Exploration in the Illicit Trafficking ofCultural Artifacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c iShimoda, Abong, Gibbon, LehmanThis session will look at the national and international laws surrounding the illegal trafficking ofancient / antique artifacts, with particular emphasis on those from indigenous and tribal communitiesof the Asia – Pacific region. Speakers will explore the motives surrounding illegal trafficking andtrade of cultural artifacts as well as the means in which these illicit measures continue to thrivedespite the presence of well defined laws and strict associated penalties. Panelists will further thediscussion by examining several means of countering illegal trafficking of cultural artifacts as wellas the hurdles museums and governing bodies face when attempting to reclaim lost artifacts.L■ D2 Board Meetings that Inspire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CJost, Chappell, De WaldHow can board meetings be stimulating, productive, and focused on the real challenges facing anorganization? Join us for an active dialogue about transforming the traditionally mundane elementsof a board meeting (such as committee reports) into inspirational discussions that create momentumand utilize the skills, knowledge, and passion of board members. Attendees will walk away witha·iiii·eia·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 15HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Sunday, September 25 continued12:30PM–1:45PMpractical tips—and ideas based on real models—for transforming meetings into meaningful andfruitful experiences.■ D3 Funding Opportunities from the NEH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Attendees will be introduced to the wide variety of NEH grants that could help museums, historichouses, historical societies, and other organizations to build endowments for humanities projects,the preservation of collections, and opportunities for individual scholars and educators. There willbe an in-depth discussion of funding opportunies for public programs including long-term exhibits,traveling exhibits, websites, and educational and public programming, as well as advice on how toshape a successful NEH proposal.■ D4 Here Comes the Camera Crew: Media Production and Cultural Sensitivity. . . . . . . .Bringing a video crew into a community is a disruptive event. How do we make it less disruptiveand a positive experience for everyone? How can we prepare the community? How should we preparethe crew? Production choices can be complicated. What do you do with too much information?How do you find the best story? How can we handle Native language in the media without losingthe viewers? What about music? How and when to use a narrator? How do you review the material?As an act of respect, we need to find a way to give back as reciprocity for the sharing of knowledge.Do we give gifts, honorarium, or something else? How best to provide communities accessto the footage, raw and/or edited? There are always awkward moments that we need to negotiateour way through. How do we handle; offers of “free” non-professional help, correct spelling and pronunciations,too much information, or disagreements within the community? What else have othersencountered?■ D5 Best of Both Worlds: Collaborations Between Museums and Indigenous Groups . .Holloman, Elia, LeistCome explore three examples of successful collaborations between indigenous groups, governmentagencies, and museums in Alaska, Washington and Hawai’i. This session illustrates ways thatseparate organizations with shared cultural and educational objectives have come together to meetcommunity needs and solve problems in novel ways. Join the panel’s discussion to help your organizationbetter manage the care, conservation, and interpretation of Native American collections,both archaeological and ethnographic.■ D6 Young Children in Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shaffer, Spargo, Young, Hannahs, Starko, Meirowitz, RodenhurstDouble session. Description in C6■ D7 The Indispensable Tribal Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sandy Tharp (Cherokee/Shawnee), Iowa Tribal Library Director, Pawnee, OklahomaMargaret Gibson, Starting Points Director, Pawnee, OklahomaLiana Teter (Pawnee/Otoe), BIA Education Specialist and Literacy Tutor, Pawnee, OklahomaFancy Teter (Pawnee/Otoe), Student Tutor, Pawnee, OklahomaIn this session, participants will learn how the Iowa Tribal Library transformed itself from a librarywith no money and no programs to a vibrant, forward-looking, and highly valued institution. In lessthan two years, the library formed beneficial partnerships with six public libraries, developed andimplemented education, literacy, employment, and health resources that are transforming the livesof community members, successfully raised funds from outside of tribal government, tripled itslibrary collection, and provided a platform to encourage the creative efforts of community members.Session will conclude with an interactive discussion to help identify other programs and servicesthat make tribal libraries an essential and valued part of tribal government. Bring your best practices!Box Lunch for Purchase and Silent Auction Preview in Expo Hallba·ia·iLiiii·eia·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 16HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Sunday, September 25 continued12:30PM–1:45PM2:00PM–3:15PMAffinity Luncheons■ Registrars Committee Western Region: the RCWR Annual Business Meeting Luncheon isUnderwritten by Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency and is open to RCWR members,collection professionals and related vendors■ Dev/Membership■ Directors■ Indigenous Peoples■ Curator Committee■ Storytellers2:00PM–5:00PM Tech Lounge in Expo HallAttendees can experience short, focused presentations on the use of technology & media in museums. Twentyminutepresentations at the top of the hour will be followed by informal Q & A. From social media to e-philanthropy,this will be your chance to see the latest in new media from vendors as well as experienced museum professionals.Concurrent Sessions E■ E1 A Review of Fine Art Insurance and Claims. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barr, France, Rutherford, Salmon, CabreraRefresh your knowledge on the basics of museum and exhibition insurance. Learn some of the currentissues in dealing with your permanent collection coverage as well as exhibition insurance on adomestic and international level, and a review of the claims submission process. In addition thepanelists will cover risk management practices specifically for collections in regions prone to earthquake,volcanic eruptions, windstorms, floods and other catastrophes. This session is ideal for registrar,collection managers, directors and risk managers.■ E2 Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding, Programs, and Services . . . . . . . . .Alison Freese, Senior Program Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services, Washington,DCThis session will provide information on funding opportunities, national initiatives, and research projectsat the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The mission of IMLS is to help museums andlibraries connect people to information and ideas. As the primary source of federal support for thenation’s libraries and museums, the Institute provides a range of funding opportunities, from institutionalassessment to national leadership awards. We also collect data and publish policy analysisto help practitioners and policy makers advance the roles of libraries and museums in supportingeducation, workforce, and civic engagement.■ E3 Advancing Tribal Museums Through the Age of Media and Technology . . . . . . . . . .Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi, Executive Director; Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center,Lawton, OklahomaPatsy Couts, Comanche National Museum Board Chairwoman, Lawton, OklahomaSteve Wilcox, Co-owner, Intertribal Software Consultants, Inc., Lawton, OklahomaCandy Morgan, Education and Public Programs Manager, Lawton, OklahomaWhen the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (CNMCC) in Lawton, OK first openedin 2007, it had less than a dozen items in its collection and struggled to pull in 30 visitors a month.Now, the museum houses the largest Comanche fine art collection in the world and averages 800guests for an exhibit opening. Participants will learn how CNMCC uses information, media, andtechnology to succeed in the 21st century, including managing public information, using media andeffective marketing techniques to increase visitor numbers, and using technology as a tool to setmuseums apart from other institutions. Instructors will provide tangible take-away strategies as wellas valuable resource infromation.■ E4 Spirit of Place and Reconciliation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Certain places throughout the world are uniquely endowed with a special energy, or Spirit of Place,which leaves lasting impressions on the place’s inhabitants and visitors alike. Spirit of Place is oftenviewed as a largely personal and subjective dimension of cultural heritage. As intangible as thisba·icbiia·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 17HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Sunday, September 25 continued■ E53:45PM–5:00PMphenomenon seems, however, it is both a force worth considering and capable of quantifying. Thissession examines the concept of Spirit of Place. Panelists will discuss how to evaluate heritageresources based on psychological perceptions and values. The shift from abstract constructs totangible constructs provides a foundation for management strategies. Acknowledging that Spirit ofPlace exists as a valid construct becomes especially relevant in repairing a place’s psyche stressedby national strife or natural devastation.Museums and Film Making: Preserving History andCelebrating Community Through Documentaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a·i iJohn Esaki, Director of the Japanese American National Museum Media Arts CenterSteven Alvarez, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Media Production, Alaska Native Heritage CenterNoelle Kahanu, Project Manager, Bishop MuseumKathy Suter, Manager of the National Museum of the American Indian’s Media InitiativesFour museum professionals from Alaska, Hawaii, California, and Washington, D.C. will share theirrecent forays into documentary filmmaking. They will present examples of their film work, followedby a discussion of the challenges and successes faced by museums as they venture into non-traditionalareas of media production, film-making and dissemination.■ E6 Creating the Best Experience: Museums & Guest Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apo, Shabata, Hughes, NosekVisitors around the world expect exceptional guest service. Of the numerous studies done on thistopic, all agree good visitor services is a basic ingredient to an organization’s ultimate success orfailure. This session explores three distinct approaches: Winterthur Museum & Country Estate’s -“Winterthur Way;” Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association’s - “Ola Hawai‘i” and Walt DisneyCompany’s - “Disney’s Approach to Quality Service” by examining how each can help museumsand libraries exceed visitors’ expectations.■ E7 Mukurtu: An Indigenous Archiving and Content Management Software Tool . . . . . .Kimberly Christen, Associate Professor, Washington State University, Seattle, WashingtonIndigenous libraries, museums and archives are under-served by current content management systems.Indigenous needs include systems that take into consideration cultural protocols, provide fordiverse intellectual property systems, account for histories of exclusion from content and metadatageneration sources, provide fields for unique traditional knowledge, and take into account the needto exchange metadata with national collecting institutions. This session demonstrates the MUKUR-TU software, provides information about using the system and discusses the interoperability of thetool with institutional systems, international metadata standards and sustainability.Concurrent Sessions F■ F1 A Review of Fine Art Insurance and Claims. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barr, France, Rutherford, Salmon, Cabrera■ F2Double session.Cultural Heritage Tourism and Indigenous Museums:A Marriage Made in Heaven?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Brenda Martin, Martin & Associates, Farmington, New MexicoRita Lara, Director, Oneida Nation Museum, Oneida, WisconsinShannon Quist, National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, DCDirector, El Centro de las Artes Indigenas, Papantla, MexicoTourism is a powerful economic development tool. Tourism creates jobs, provides new businessopportunities and strengthens local economies. When cultural heritage tourism development isdone right, it also helps to protect a community or a nation’s natural and cultural treasures andimproves the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. A major challenge is ensuring that tourismdoes not destroy the very qualities that attract visitors in the first place. Indigenous museums canplay a strong role in protecting, preserving, and promoting cultural heritage, and this session willshare case studies from the U.S. and Mexico demonstrating both successes as well as impediments.Li·ei·eicia·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 18HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Sunday, September 25 continued■ F3 Performance Dashboards: A Tool for Sustainability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leventhal, Fogarty, Crithfield, Gilpin, Eldridge, YokoiThis session focuses on using the performance dashboard tool for effective financial managementby museum administrators. A dashboard is typically a one page Excel report that tracks 8-10 keyindicators of a museum’s operations that represent an overall snapshot of financial and organizationalhealth. Senior staff and board members use the financial, program, membership, and visitorinformation in the dashboard report to make informed decisions and undertake specific actions tomeet the financial and organizational goals of the museum.■ F4 Brand Experience: Creating an Institutional Identity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Moughamer, Ancona, Trudeau■ F5■ F65:15PM–6:00PMA brand is more than just a logo applied – it is a combination of many ingredients: print, media,imagery, architecture, environment; all working in concert to form a single identity. How do youbegin to develop a successful brand? Who are you? Are you a collection? A series of stories? A program?How do key audiences perceive you? This session explores the broad definition of “brand”and offers techniques any organization can use to develop their identity.Museums and Film Making: Preserving History and Celebrating CommunityThrough Documentaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Double session. Description at E2aForgiveness is the fragrance that the violet shedson the heel that has crushed it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vergez, Taum, Ho, de Alba ChuThis Mark Twain quote highlights how the act of forgiving must begin with the person who has beenwronged. Museums, historical societies, and historical sites oftentimes deal with such past injusticesthat reverberate into the present and carried forward by people who lived through it ordescend from ancestors who have been wronged. Known as inter-generational trauma, historicalevents such as genocide, colonization, and the oppression of those colonized remain as vivid todayas they were decades or even centuries ago.■ F7 Where Dream Take Flight: A Museum and Library Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30PM6:30PM–9:30PMLive Auction / Exhibit Hall Closing RemarksDepartures to Evening EventEvening ReceptionExperience Hawaii, Bishop Museum StyleSpend an unforgettable evening at Bishop Museum, a major landmark established in 1889 to preserveand understand the natural and cultural history of Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Recently renovatedHawaiian Hall will be open for guests to explore, as well as the undersea and volcanic experiencein the Science Adventure Center. This is a great opportunity to view Hawaiian Hall in preparationfor Monday's exhibit critique session! Music, starlight and the best of Hawaiian culture will makethis a wonderful event you won't want to miss.Fee: $35 per person includes food, beverages and transportation. Limited to 300 guests.a·ia·iLbbiiia·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 19HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Monday, September 267:30AM–5:00PMRegistration/Volunteer Check-in Desk8:15AM–9:15AM Keynote Speaker #2Getting Cultural Heritage on the National Agenda: A Case Study from VanuatuRalph Regenvanu, Minister of State, Incumbent Minister for Justice and Community Services,VanuatuRalph Regenvanu will speak about innovative cultural and economic initiatives in his country andthe region that attempt to “mainstream” cultural heritage in national policy. He will reflect on his transitioninto politics from his past work with cultural institutions and regional and international organizations.For eleven years Mr. Regenvanu was a director of Vanuatu’s principal cultural heritage managementagency, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre (1995–2006). He was also a board member of theVanuatu National Cultural Council, a founding member of the Pacific Islands Museums Associationand a member of its executive board (1997–2009). He worked on a number of UNESCO projectsincluding a draft of the “World Report on Cultural Diversity” and the “Convention for theSafeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.” Mr. Regenvanu will address a range of challengesthat face island nations and indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific including issues of sustainability,the promotion of cultural heritage as a part of development, and the protection of culturalresources.9:30AM–10:45AM Concurrent Sessions G■ G1 Glory, Glory Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cMersmann, Eyler, McClureInventory: Best practice and common sense suggest that inventories should be standard form atour institutions. Are they? When the auditors request a sample inventory--do you secretly hold yourbreath, cross your fingers and hope to get really, really lucky? Maybe your institution hasn’t accomplisheda complete inventory in decades, or ever. Are you so busy with other tasks that the idea ofstopping, counting, and locating objects seems like an impossible mission? Learn tips about startingan inventory from scratch, establishing a rolling inventory schedule, and implementing practicesthat will assist future inventory tasks.L■ G2 Practical Resources for Developing Museum Policies and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . C iRita Lara, Museum Director, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Oneida, WisconsinAnne McCudden, Museum Director, Ah-Tah-Thi Ki Museum, Clewiston, FloridaIn this session, participants will learn how to develop, implement, and evaluate policies and proceduresthat are realistic and reflect the actual activities of their institutions. Various resources, examples,and templates for building maintenance, housekeeping, collections management, emergencypreparedness, exhibitions, general policies and procedures, preservation and conservation, humanresources, interpretation and education, and other policies and procedures will be provided. Thesession will conclude with an interactive discussion of common issues surrounding the developmentand implementation of policies and procedures.L■ G3 Re-envisioning Missions and Goals: The Special Challenges of Founder Museums . . . CHartz, Efimova, Shanahan, LivingstonThree museums dedicated to respecting their founders’ vision have expanded their missions to bebroadly relevant contemporary institutions with a global focus. Panelists will provide first-handaccounts, research and evaluation studies, and possible guidelines that have helped bridge thegoals and communities of their founders’ visions with the changing demands of their stakeholdersand constituents. We’ll focus on mission visioning, constituency outreach, and goal setting, topicsrelevant to all museum professionals■ G4 The Book is Dead, Long Live the Book! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .■ G5It's Na'au or Newa: The Challenges of Creating Indigenous Spacefrom a Native Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a·i iThis panel explores the trials and tribulations of native curators who seek to develop, interpret, anddesign exhibitions from a native perspective. The challenges are multiple and varied, and may beinternal, within the institution, or external. Panels from The Auckland Art Museum, Bishop Museum,ba·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 20HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Monday, September 26 continued■ G6and the Longhouse Education and Cultural Center share their humorous, painful, and inspiring stories.Curating the Young-Adult Perspective: How Your Institution Can Create MeaningfulOpportunities for Young-Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yoshihara, Olsen, Moghhamer, Terry, SteinFour institutions will share different ways in which the voices and perspectives of young adults areintegrated into designing exhibits, developing community engagement and generating programsin order to build innovative and strong connections with young-adults. From advisory committees toarts councils to student guides, these museums provide direct learning and leadership opportunitiesthat benefit both the institutions and the young-adults they serve. This session will also provideinsight into the objectives, expectations and realities of advising an institution on how to appeal tothis audience through the perspective of a member of a young-adult advisory group.■ G7 Digital Libaries and Museums: Challenges and Lessons Learned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LVernon Lujan, Director, Poeh Arts Program and Poeh Cultural Center and Museum, Sanfa Fe,New MexicoRobert Stauffer, PhD, Ulakau Manager, University of Hawaii, Hilo, HawaiiCarey Tilley, Director, Cherokee Heritage Center, Tahlequah, OklahomaIn this increasingly digital world, the public has great expectations of archives, libraries, and museums.Researchers expect fast and comprehensive access to collections information both in-houseand remotely. Visitors and students expect exhibitions and educational programs to be accompaniedby interactive multimedia presentations with dynamic content. This session will explore successfuldigital projects that are meeting these expectations. Panel members will demonstrate theirwebsites, review project planning and implementation steps, and share possible funding sources.11:00AM–12:15PM Concurrent Sessions HL■ H1 Merger Roundtable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CTully, Papanikolas, Welch, Wong, No ModeratorIn this session (presenter yet to be determined) will discuss merger trends in museums followed bya candid discussion by staff from the Honolulu Academy of Arts and The Contemporary Museum,two museums currently in the merger process. Staff from both museums will talk about how themerger has played out in their institutions and how the institutions worked together to formulate aplan for the future. This session will focus on lessons learned, what is working and what is not, andhow the museum is managing during the first months of a merger. Key to this discussion is time forquestion and answers from the audience.L■ H2 Starting a Tribal Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C iJill Norwood, Community Services Specialist, National Museum of the American Indian,Washington, DC■ H3Are you thinking of starting a tribal museum but are not sure how to begin, or unsure of how to cultivatecommunity support or how much it will cost? Then this workshop will put you on the path tolearning about the initial processes needed to start a tribal museum or cultural center in your community,with the support of your community and tribal government.Beyond Exhibitions and Collections: New Development in Sharing the JapaneseAmerican Legacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Funai, Tsudo, Niiya, Tamashiro, OgawaLike many ethnic community based institutions, museums in the Japanese American communityface many issues including changing conceptions of ethnic identity, the passing of the generationthat founded many of these institutions, and demographic shifts in the community. To address theseand other issues, many of these institutions are drawing on the continuing relevance of issues suggestedby the World War II experience presented in non-traditional manners. This panel exploresmultiple approaches: the use of virtual space for interpretation; museum education in the era ofbenchmarks and standardized tests; and the historical preservation of former WWII confinementsites.i·ea·ia·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 21HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Monday, September 26 continued■ H4 Common Ground: Museums and the School Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coakley, Robertson, Feast■ H5As arts and humanities become less prevalent in public schools, museums are faced with the challengeof becoming primary educational resources. How do museum educators adapt to thesetrends and stay true to their educational philosophies? Through interactive discussion, participantswill examine national and international education practices in both small and large institutions,address the intersection between school and museum education, and be provided with resourcesfor aligning interdisciplinary museum programming with curricula.What's Now/What's Next 2011: Showcasing the New and the Notableof the West's most Innovative Projects and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ChecchiThe session highlights four projects or programs permanent in scope that demonstrate the innovativework being produced by museums throughout the Western United States. Analysis of theprocess and problem solving that made the project a success will be the central goal of the session.The session is a result of entries submitted to the WMA and chosen with an eye toward creatinga diverse selection of projects for the session. All projects were completed between September2010 and September 2011.■ H6 What Is Digital Technology? What Does it Mean for Your Museum?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Brenda Martin, Martin & Associates, Farmington, New MexicoSonny Lastrella, Arrow Technologies, Centennial, ColoradoSaul Sopoci Drake, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum (Seminole), Clewiston, FloridaTerry Burton, Fort Collins Museum, Fort Collins, ColoradoPresenters will discuss the many forms of digital technology (DT) and share case studies on museumsthat are using digitical technology to transform both internal practices and communication withtheir varied audiences through marketing, access to collections, exhibitions, public programs, anduse of social media. Other topics include catering to a technologically savvy audience, selectingaffordable and appropriate applications tailored to meet the needs of your institution, analyzingcost/benefit ratios and potential risks, and evaluating impact and success.■ H712:30PM–1:45PMCapturing and Accessing Indigenous Nations Material From a State Archive;The Hawaii Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LJerry Dupont, Asso. Dir. for Content Development, LLMC, Law Library Microform ConsortiumSusan Shaner, Hawaii State Archives; and Luella Kurkjian, Historical Records Branch ChiefLuella Kurkjian, Historical Records Branch ChiefThe Hawaii State Archives in Honolulu and the Law Library Microform Consortium (LLMC), an independentnon-profit based on the University of Hawaii campus in Kaneohe, HI, collaborated on afive-year digitization program that captured all of the primary legislative printed material generatedby the Hawaiian Kingdom during its years of existence, 1795-1893 in searchable, digital format. Theaim of this presentation is to describe the overall project, the materials scanned, the criteria for theirselection, methods utilized for sharing costs and technical responsibilities between the two partners,problems encountered during the project, platforms utilized for giving the resulting digital datamaximum distribution, and ways in which the original project was made to serve as a model forfuture data capture in all subject areas.WMA Annual Business Meeting Luncheon with Special Speakerbi·ei·eiia·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 22HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Monday, September 26 continued12:30PM–1:45PM2:00PM–3:15PMATALM Indigenous Track Closing LuncheonConcurrent Sessions I■ I1 National Park Service Cultural Resources Emergency Responsein the West, Alaska and the Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c iDuchesne, Lane-Kamahele, FlorayTsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, and floods can injure museum visitors and staff and damageor destroy collections, historic sites and facilities. Recently, several U.S. national parks havebeen impacted by such disasters. Our panel will cover current preparedness and response planningand training in the national parks, “lessons learned” from past disasters, and how you canapply these principles to develop a low-cost emergency response/supply kit, a “training programin a box” and more.L■ I2 Voices from the Future of the Field – Graduate Student Roundtable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHiggins, Inefuku, Thi Ly, Siefman, Rand, MallchokGraduate students will present a range of research about museums and cultural institutions. Thestudents’ research includes examinations of the representation of Japanese culture in an exhibitionin Ohio; the presence and absence of archival materials on minority populations in South Africanuniversity libraries; artist residencies and cultural exchange in Oceania; the representation of ethnicminorities in a museum in Vietnam; and the narrative presented in a museum about Okinawanpeople and culture.■ I3 Museum as Center of Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Museum parking lots as drive-in movie theaters? Bar hopping museum lecture series? How aboutmuseum as senior center, Head Start site or even full fledged charter school? Whether during goodor bad economic times, museums that are relevant to and engaged with their local communities arethe most successful both with stable visitation and broad based financial support. Join museumprofessionals from museums around the west that are utilizing innovative approaches to connectwith new audiences and provide more value to their communities and in so doing making their institutionsstronger.■ I4 Models of Collaboration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruppert, McGraw, NessDuring this current strenuous economic decline, more museums and non-profit institutions are seekingto pool resources in order to survive. This session will explore three different organizations,Washington Art Consortium, Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, and California Exhibition ResourcesAlliance, that each act as models for collaboration. This forum will be broken into two parts: it willfirst examine the origins of each organization, including the motivations behind each of their founding,and will also give recent examples of initiatives each of the organizations have recentlyembarked upon that highlight collaboration.■ I5 Exhibit Critique: The Bishop Museum’s Hawaiian Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barnett, Kahanu, Ide, Meluch, Parman, Gardner, ConnorThis perennially popular session investigates current best practices and choices made in creatingexhibitions—this year, the Bishop Museum’s recent renovation of its historic Hawaiian Hall. Theprocess brought together an award winning internationally recognized exhibition design firm, dedicatedmuseum staff, and a wide array of Hawaiian scholars, artists and practitioners. Unveiled in2009, the resulting Hawaiian Hall embodies a Native Hawaiian world view, layered in meaning andauthentic in voice. Three professionals bring their experience to bear in dialogue with the exhibitteam and the audience.■ I6 Collecting Stories: The Power of Preserving Language, Memories and Lifeways. . .Tim Tingle (Choctaw), Author/Storyteller, Canyon Lake, TexasIndigenous libraries and museums have an important role to play in collecting stories from withintribal circles. Filled with anecdotal experiences that span three decades of recording memories, thesession will provide valuable information on listening techniques, relationship building, and othermethodologies that are instrumental to collecting and recording the stories that surround us.La·ibi·eia·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 23HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

Monday, September 26 continued3:45PM–5:00PMConcurrent Sessions J■ J1 Art and Artifact Appraisals: Current Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Description to come■ J2 Addressing Contemporary Pacific Arts in International Collections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Angela Chin, Robert SuiterDescription to come■ J3 Exhibit TALK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CAR TALK, one of NPR’s most popular programs, combines practical advice with fun. In that spirit,exhibit designer Alan Ransenberg and interpretive planner Alice Parman propose to anchorEXHIBIT TALK at WMA Honolulu. Participants share their exhibit questions and dilemmas; Alice andAlan offer diagnosis, prescriptions, and laughs. Second opinions are welcome; designers and interpretiveplanners are encouraged to attend! An ON AIR sign and radio call letters will add to theambience. We will be able to take Skype, email and phone calls as well.■ J4Presidential Libraries and Museums: Wrestling with Commemoration and PublicEducation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fawcett, Geselbracht, Perkinson, MochidaPresidential Libraries and Museums attract 2 million visitors a year but are regarded with skepticismby many scholars. At best, they provide inspiring civic education. At worst, they use tax dollars tolionize individual politicians. Looking ahead to the Obama library, this interactive roundtable sessionwill examine controversies and promising innovations at the Truman and Nixon libraries. Join theseexperts in envisioning a more engaging, intellectually complex, and historically balanced presidentialmuseum of the future.■ J5 The Art of the Appraisal: Art and Artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacqueline Cabrera, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CAElizabeth von Habsburg, Managing Director, Winston Art Group, New York, NYBill Hranchak, Temo A. Arjani & Co. LLP, Pasadena, CAJoseph Bothwell, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Art Advisory Panel, Washington, DCDo you need to set a value for an outgoing loan, determine a loss in case of damage or theft, andconfirm the purchase price for a new acquisition? Do you need to document a proposed deaccessionor a value to support an application for public funding or grant? Then you need to attend thissession. Join your colleagues in learning what is an appraisal, how to read an appraisal and howto choose a certified appraiser. In addition, an IRS agent will review related IRS forms, panelists willpresent case studies and museum policies will be reviewed.■ J6 Bigger, Better, Faster: Broadband Initiatives for Tribal Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Traci L. Morris, PhD, Homahota Consulting, Phoenix, ArizoniaAs media converges on the Internet, adequate broadband availability is critical infrastructure fornation building and future economic development, health, public safety, housing, and education inIndian Country, yet indigenous peoples often are among the last to gain access to the Internet. Inthis session, participants will learn about the work going on to bridge the digital divide and aboutprograms that have the potential to significantly improve Internet access for triballibrary users.■ J7 Indigenous Histories: an Assiniboine Trans-national Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Josh Horowitz, University of British Columbia/Dominican University/Fort Peck Assiniboine andSioux Tribes, Tiberon, California5:00PM5:00PM–6:00PMThis session will demonstrate how Assiniboine communities across Montana, Alberta, andSaskatchewan have produced their own histories and kept cultural knowledge vibrant throughpractice, ritual, performance, art, radio, and beyond. A facilitated discussion with session participantswill explore ideas about archives, libraries, and museums, how they are used for different purposes,and why community participation is essential to protect sacred knowledge, objects, andpractices.Indigenous Peoples Closing Blessing and Gift GivingClosing CeremonyLLca·ii·ei·eiia·iAudience and Identity b Business c Collection Care i Indigenous i·eLInterpretation and Experience C Leadership, Career Path L LibraryWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 24HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

WMA 76th Annual MeetingSeptember 23–26, 2011Hawaii Convention Center | Honolulu, HawaiiHotel and TravelHotel ReservationsPlease be sure to secure your discountedhotel room once your registration is complete.Be sure to call and mention WMAwhen reserving your room to ensure youreceive our discounted rates.Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa2005 Kalia RoadHonolulu, HI 96815Phone: +1.808.949.4321Fax: +1.808.951.5458www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com$150.00 Resort View$170.00 Ocean ViewAla Moana Hotel410 Atkinson DriveHonolulu, HI 96814Phone: +1.866.448.1396Fax: +1.808.944.6839http://alamoanahotelhonolulu.com/index.asp$109.00 Single Room$139.00 Double Room$179.00 Triple RoomAirfare Discount CodesA 5% discount agreement with AmericanAirlines has been completed and is validSeptember 16, 2011 through October 4,2011 for travel to HNL, Honolulu, HI. Tomake your reservations, call AmericaAirlines at +1.800.433.1790 from anywherein the United States or Canada and refer toyour Promotion Code 7791AQ or go onlineto www.AA.com and choose More FlightSearch Options to insert the promotioncode in the appropriate box.*Note: There will be a separate ticketingcharge of $25.00 for tickets purchased viathe phone or $30.00 for tickets purchasedat the airport. This amount is subject tochange. At this time there is no ticketingfee for reservations made and ticketed onwww.AA.com.Passengers are responsible for all applicablebaggage fees at time of travel. Pleaserefer to www.AA.com/baggage for currentbaggage allowance and fees and bag/boxembargo information.WMA has negotiated a 7% discount onAlaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights toHonolulu, September 18–29, 2011. To avoidadditional fees book online atwww.alaskair.com. To reserve simply use e-certificate code ECMA27 in the flight discountbox.WMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 25HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

WMA 76th Annual MeetingSeptember 23–26, 2011Hawaii Convention Center | Honolulu, HawaiiScholarships & AwardsWMA Wanda Chin ProfessionalDevelopment Support FundThe Wanda Chin Professional Development Support Fundhelps to fund travel and registration for WMA members andstudents who meet the qualifications as stated below. Thisprogram is funded through annual auctions and donationsand is meant to make the Annual Meeting financiallyaccessible to individuals who otherwise could not attend.We have targeted three categories for eligibility: students,incoming professionals and mid-career professionals. Weencourage applications from members of diverse communitiesand subscribe to EEO/Affirmative Action principles.Wanda Chin Professional Development Fund Silentand Live AuctionsSince 1997 our Annual Meeting has featured a silent auctionin the Exhibit Hall. The proceeds from the auction willfund the scholarship program of the Western MuseumsAssociation, helping to fund travel and participation in theAnnual Meeting for professionals who might otherwise notbe able to attend. This program is a vital component in ourmission to reach all sectors of our constituency.Suggested items might be:• Museum gift shop items; craft items, jewelry, books,• Wine from your state• Travel packages to upcoming the WMA conference orvacation spots (consider donating hotel nights and/or airlinemiles)• A stay at your vacation homeIf WMA receives written notification of your donation by onemonth prior to the conference, you will be acknowledged inthe List of Auction Items, which is posted on our websiteand at the conference. Items may be brought or sentdirectly to the conference location. Please note that WMAmay combine your item with others if such a combinationwould bring higher bids.Charles M. Redd Center for WesternStudies Award for Exhibition ExcellenceWMA is pleased to consider applications for this annualaward honoring excellence for an exhibition that furthersthe study and understanding of the American West. Theaward was founded by the Charles Redd Center forWestern Studies at Brigham Young University. The competitionrecognizes outstanding achievement of a temporaryexhibition (i.e. one with a specific closing date) from alltypes of museums as defined by the American Associationof Museums (AAM), without regard to geographical location,size, budget, discipline or age. The exhibition musthave as its principal subject some aspect of the AmericanWest, defined as that area west of the Rocky Mountains,including Alaska and Hawaii. General subjects include, butare not limited to: the arts and humanities, social/historicalstudies, ethnic/native studies, and natural/ecological studies.The exhibition must have opened to the public in theyear prior to that in which the award is given. A representativedesignated by the honored institution will be presentedwith an award at the Annual Meeting.WMA Director’s Chair AwardThe Western Museums Association is accepting nominationsfor the Director’s Chair Award. This recognition isdesigned to showcase and acknowledge outstandingachievement in the museum profession. The Director’sChair Award is presented annually to an individual who hashad a significant and lasting impact on museum practicesor the museum profession in the Western Region. This individualmay be from any aspect of the museum field, fromadministration to registration with everything in between.The following guidelines will be considered in the selectionof the Director’s Chair Award recipient:• Performance at a sustained level of excellence in serviceto museums or the museum profession• Development and/or implementation of a specific projectthat has made a major contribution to museums or themuseum profession• A significant contribution to museums or the museumprofession at a national level• Promotion of excellence and recognized value to thepublic and the community through their museum, institution,or professionTo submit a nomination for the Director’s Chair Awardplease contact WMA with a letter outlining the nominee’squalifications and how they meet the above criteria. Theletter must include your name, title, institution, phone number,name of nominee, nominee’s title, and nominee’s institution.Give specific examples as to how the nomineemeets some or all of the above criteria.For Scholarship and Award Nominationinformation please contact WMAExecutive Director Brian Mandrier at707 433-4701WMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 26HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

About WMAOUR MISSIONThe Western Museums Association (WMA) challenges the diverse museumcommunity of the West, empowering individuals to cultivate leadership andenable institutions to remain relevant in a dynamic world. We provideopportunities for learning and personal interaction to enhance the creative skillsand enrich the lives of individuals who do museum work.Learn more about WMA atwww.westmuse.orgOUR CORE VALUESIn furthering our mission, these core values guide and sustain WMA’s work on behalf of our constituents:Social Benefit We support the work that institutions do for their communities, and we seek to inspire excellence in thisservice to the public.Excellence We challenge museums to strive, because we believe that all museums have the potential to have anextraordinary impact on the lives of others.Leadership We promote the professional development of all staff, volunteers, and trustees, and seek to enhance theirpositive change and growth, because we believe that all individuals have the potential to be leaders.Collegiality We provide opportunities for individuals to connect and develop life-long relationships, as they create acommunity of colleagues who support each other’s institutional endeavors and personal well-being.Fun We believe that good humor facilitates learning and relationship building, and enjoyment in an associationof colleagues helps build a community of talented, connected individuals who are energized about theirprofession.Trust We respect one another and trust in the integrity of our diverse museum community.Inclusion We encourage differences of opinions and perspectives, and unfamiliar ideas, for they enrich ourassociation.SustainabilityIn seeking innovation, we take a measured and responsible approach to decisions and initiatives, as weappreciate that our actions today affect our future success and vitality.GENERAL INFORMATIONWMA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving museums, museum professionals, and related institutions and individualsby providing vision, enrichment, intellectual challenge and a forum for communication and interaction. WMA celebratedits 75th anniversary last year. As one of six regions in the United States, WMA represents museum communities in Alaska,Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington; in the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam,and Mariana; and also has international members from British Columbia and Mexico. WMA advocates, promotes and supportsthe role of museums in bettering and enriching the diverse and dynamic cultural life of the western United States. WMAparticipates on the Council of Regions, a group that collaborates with and advises the American Association of Museums onpolicy and field-wide initiatives.In keeping with its mission statement, WMA strives to provide cultural leadership and emphasizes involvement, collaborationand cooperation among museums and museum professionals. To this end WMA works to:1. Recognize and celebrate the natural and cultural diversity in the Western Region and to remain aware ofand serve constituent’s needs.2. Present both progressive and traditional museum issues to all elements of the museum community throughprograms, which reach all sizes and types of museums, all museum professionals, trustees, volunteers, andthe interested public.3. Share its philosophy and concerns in formats and forums, which encourage cross-cultural communication,dialogue and the pioneer tradition -- involvement.4. Champion and support western museums and western museum professionals and provide a balanced outlookin addressing institutional and individual concerns.5. Monitor its constituency to determine the effectiveness of its programs.WMA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, incorporated in the state of California. Tax ID# 23-7312905.WMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 27HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

About A-TALMOUR MISSIONThe Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (A-TALM) is an international organization that serves the needsof those who work to protect and advance cultural sovereignty.A-TALM: • Raises public awareness of the contributions and needs of indigenous cultural institutions through itsinternational network of partners, both indigenous and non-indigenous.• Provides culturally responsive services and programs through regional and national training events, webresources, and individual consultations;• Works with national organizations that provide training and services related to archives, libraries andmuseums to incorporate indigenous perspectives into programs and services; and• Serves as an advocate for indigenous cultural institutions with tribal leaders, funders, and governmentofficials.VISIONA-TALM will ensure that every sovereign Indian nation will have its own tribal archive, library, and museum to house locallyits historical photographs, literature, songs, stories, and language recordings; its treaty documents, legal histories, historicaldata, ethnographies, and traditional information pertaining to each tribe. This critical body of knowledge—along withoral traditions and traditional art and artifacts—will be preserved and made readily accessible in a central locale and in aculturally appropriate manner. Materials will be housed in appropriate facilities and managed by professionally trainedstaff, thereby ensuring the political and cultural survival of tribal peoples in the 21st Century and beyond.GUIDING PRINCIPLES• To operate from a position of integrity and accountability.• To be the very best stewards of the funds available to us.• To be effective and passionate advocates for the culturalsovereignty of all indigenous nations.• To seek and heed the counsel of indigenous voices.• To be inclusive, respectful, and welcoming of everyone.• To treat our members as valued partners.• To support the efforts of other organizations as they work tomeet the needs of tribal archives, libraries, and museums.To learn more about ATALMand its programs please visitwww.atalm.org• To have diversity in our officers and board—tribal, regional, professional in the three disciplines, size, etc.• To strive for excellence in everything we do.LEADERSHIPOfficersDirectorsStaffPresident: Rita Lara, Director, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin MuseumExecutive Vice-President: Susan Feller, Director, Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums InitiativeDevelopment Officer Oklahoma Department of LibrariesTreasurer: Mary Ellen Meredith, President, Cherokee Heritage CenterLeticia Chambers, Director, Heard MuseumAmanda Cobb, Director, Chickasaw Nation MuseumWalter Echo-Hawk, Board Chair, Native Arts & Cultures FoundationMiguel A. Figueroa, Director, Office of Diversity, American Library AssociationAlly Krebs, PhD Candidate, University of WashingtonAnne McCudden, Director, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum (Seminole)Sandy Littletree, Program Manager, Knowledge River, University of ArizonaBrenda Martin, Principal, Martin and Associates Museum ConsultantsJill Norwood, Community Services Specialist, National Museum of the American IndianJennifer O’Neal, Head Archivist, National Museum of the American IndianLotsee Patterson, Professor Emeritus, University of OklahomaLoriene Roy, Professor, University of Texas at AustinTeresa Runnels, American Indian Resource Cntr Coord., Tulsa City-County LibraryKelly Webster, Head of Metadata Services, Boston CollegeExecutive Vice President: Susan FellerProject Manager: Melissa BrodtWeb Master: Lisa HolmbergWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 28HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

WMA 76th Annual MeetingSeptember 23–26, 2011Hawaii Convention Center | Honolulu, HawaiiThree ways toconnect withthe meetingattendees!EXHIBITADVERTISESPONSORExhibit Hall OpportunitiesWebsite & Annual Meeting Program AdsAnnual Meeting Sponsorship OpportunitiesATTENDEEDEMOGRAPHICSOver 450 museumprofessionals, including:Educators &Volunteer ManagersCuratorsDevelopment &Communication DirectorsRegistration & CollectionsManagersExecutive Directors &TrusteesBENEFITS★ Reach a concentrated group of diverse museum professionals.★ Position your organization as an ally and a leader in the industry.★ Increased visibility among organizations that support continued growth in themuseum community.IMPORTANCE OF SPONSORSHIP★ Ensures a high quality forum dedicated to sharing cutting edge and emerging ideas.★ Builds on existing relationships with decision makers and fosters new relationships.★ Maintains affordable registration rates that ensure the Annual Meeting remainsaccessible.FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTBrian Mandrier, WMA Executive Director707.578.6277 | director@westmuse.org | www.WestMuse.orgExhibit HallWMA 76 TH ANNUAL MEETING 29HONOLULU, HAWAII 2011

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