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E-Forum May 2013
A Digest of Need-To-Know Info for ACM Members
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ACM Receives Grant for Summer Internship
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ACM is pleased to announce receipt of a $2,750 grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation for an intern through the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program.
ACM welcomes Odette Yoder, a senior at James Madison University who will be graduating in December with a bachelor's in Media Arts and Design. Odette will be working on Web content management from June 3 to July 26th.
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Win a Free InterActivity 2014 Registration
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Help shape the next ACM annual conference by completing the InterActivity 2013 Evaluation and you could win a free full registration to InterActivity 2014 in Phoenix. Deadline: Mon., June 24
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June 25: Leadership Webinar
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TOPIC: New Resources for Informal Science Education
WHEN: Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 p.m., EDT
DESCRIPTION: Join staff from CAISE (Center for the Advancement of Informal Science Education) for a virtual tour of their newly rebuilt website.
RSVP: ACM@ChildrensMuseums.org
CALL IN NUMBER: (504) 353-1003/ACCESS CODE: 1279378
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ACM Board of Directors Election Results
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Join us in welcoming three incoming board members for the 2013-2015 term: - Janice O'Donnell, Executive Director, Providence Children's Museum (RI)
- Michael Shanklin, CEO, Kidspace Children's Museum (Pasadena, CA)
- Mark Thorne, Director of Visitor Services, National Children's Museum (National Harbor, MD)
The ACM Board of Directors collectively functions in four major areas: policy-making, strategic planning, fund development and financial oversight. Learn more.
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2013 Promising Practice Award Ceremony
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MetLife Foundation and ACM recognized the 2013 Promising Practice Award winners in a ceremony at InterActivity in Pittsburgh. Each of the museums received a $10,000 grant to continue their practices toward creating global citizens.
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L-R: Amparo Leyman, accepting for The Children's Museum Jordan; Jennifer Farrington, Chicago Children's Museum; Charles Pettigrew, MetLife Foundation; Tanya Andrews, Children's Museum of Tacoma; Tony Lawson, Duke Energy Children's Museum. Learn more about the 2013 winners and honorable mentions.
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Stepping Stones Museum for Children received the 2013 Replication Award to develop an online toolkit for its Multimedia Global Connections series that won a Promising Practice Award in 2011. For previous toolkits, search the Research & Practice Exchange made possible thorough the generous support of MetLife Foundation.
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Introducing the ACM Member Ambassador Program
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The ACM Member Ambassador Program is a new service opportunity for staff at ACM member
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museums. Ambassadors will play a key role in building the sense of field-wide community and connection. The ideal Ambassador is enthusiastic about ACM and the benefits of membership, has working knowledge of ACM resources, has attended InterActivity and excels at networking and creating a feeling of community. Mid-level and department directors from all areas of museum operation are encouraged to apply. Apply today! , Deputy Director, Core Programs
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Ask a Colleague! Program Launches
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ACM receives calls from members that often include this question: "I'd really like to talk with a colleague who has experience solving this issue; do you know who that might be?" We do, and refer members to members, effectively facilitating the exchange of professional knowledge. To expand this knowledge network, we invite you to join the newly launched Ask a Colleague program. Let ACM know the areas of museum practice in which you have knowledge and we will direct peers and their questions your way. Complete the Ask a Colleague Questionnaire to join the corps. Or send your questions to Ask a Colleague!
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August 2: InterActivity 2014 Session Proposal Deadline
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Call for session proposals! ACM seeks proposals with the most motivating, inspiring and innovative educational content
for InterActivity 2014: Are We There Yet? Go to the ACM website for:
Download and complete the Session Proposal Form, submit via email by 5:00 p.m. EDT, Fri., August 2, 2013. Save the date: May 14-16, 2014, join ACM and the Children's Museum of Phoenix in Phoenix as we explore how children's museums are reimagining their roles and what's next for the field. Together we'll ask, Are we there yet?
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September 10-11: Research Agenda Symposium
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As part of its Research Agenda Project, ACM and the Museology Graduate Program at the University of Washington will conduct a national symposium, The Learning Value of Children's Museums, that will actively engage participants in the shaping of a research agenda for the children's museum field.
WHEN: Sept. 10-11, 2013
WHERE: Arlington, VA
REGISTRATION: Will be by application. Announcement and application form will be sent the week of June 3rd.
The Research Agenda Project is supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Let's Move! Museum Spotlight: Children's Museum Tucson
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Children's Museum Tucson (AZ) is getting fit, and everyone's invited to join in the fun! On Saturday, April 13th, the Museum hosted more than 2,500 children and families for Let's Get Fit, an all-day health and wellness fair. Children's Museum Tucson partnered with more than 20 guest organizations to provide children with hands-on demonstrations and activities, while parents learned about local health resources available in the community.
Learn more on ACM's Facebook page!
Take the spotlight! Submit Let's Move! activities to Jessica Dodson, Program Manager, Development & Initiatives.
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MEMBER NEWS
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Boston Children's Museum Receives National Medal for Museum and Library Service
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 Earlier this month, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Susan Hildreth, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services in presenting the 2013 National Medal to Boston Children's Museum and nine other museums and libraries. The ceremony took place in the White House East Room and highlighted the ways museums and libraries have positively impacted their communities. ACM Executive Director Janet Rice Elman attended the ceremony to celebrate Boston Children's Museum on this highest of honors. In the photo: First Lady Michelle Obama (right) presents the National Medal to Boston Children's Museum. Accepting the award (l-r) are BNY Mellon Youth Leader Tayquan Pomare-Taylor and Boston Children's Museum President and CEO Carole Charnow. Watch the ceremony video and read the National Medals brochure.
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OPPORTUNITIES
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Find rolling grant opportunities and more in the Grants & Awards Calendar, which is located in the Data & Resources section of the ACM Web site. Have your member username and password handy.
- June 10: HASTAC (Humanities, Arts, Science & Technology Collaboratory), Project Connect, $10,000
- June 24: National Center for Family Literacy, Toyota Family Learning, $175,000
- July 1: American Alliance of Museums, Museum Assessment Program, $4,000 in services
International museum grant seekers, visit the Foundation Center's Web Site for funding opportunities.
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July 1: Museum Assessment Program Application Deadline
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The Museum Assessment Program (MAP) is an Institute of Museum and Library Services-funded grant program administered by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and available to small and mid-sized museums of all types. It provides more than $4,000 worth of services and resources -- including a on-site review by an experienced peer reviewer. Choose one of three assessment types: Organizational, Community Engagement or Collections Stewardship. Apply by July 1.
Questions? Jill Connors-Joyner, Assistant Director, MAP, AAM
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August 1: Deadline to Register for Study Group to Reggio Emilia
| Registration is open for the November 9-16, 2013 Reggio Emilia Study Group opportunity for teams from children's museum. Program highlights include:  - Presentations by early childhood specialists and educators, as well as studio teachers, on the aims and principles of the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy
- Visits to the infant-toddler centers and preschools
- Tour of Loris Malaguzzi International Center and the Documentation and Educational Research Center
- Facilitated reflection daily
Core program cost is $2,720 per person/shared double room or $2,980 per person/single room. Airfare and ground transportation not included. Download the informational flyer.
To reserve a space, complete and return the Registration Form with a $500 deposit no later than August 1, 2013.
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September 21: Worldwide Day of Play
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 ACM is proud to partner with Nickelodeon to celebrate Worldwide Day of Play on September 21. For the 10th consecutive year, Nickelodeon will go dark, encouraging kids to get up, go out and go play. Show how your children's museum celebrates healthy, active play on Worldwide Day of Play and register your event. Learn more.
Questions? Jeannette Thomas, Director of Development
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News You Can Use
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CLASSIFIEDS
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Job Listings
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Check the ACM Classifieds for new employment opportunities. Recent job listings include the following openings:
- Director of Education, Young at Art Children's Museum (Davies, FL)
- Executive Director, Central Wisconsin Children's Museum (Stevens Point)
- Director of Exhibits, EcoTarium (Worcester, MA)
- Executive Director, The Sandbox Interactive Children's Museum (Hilton Head Island, SC)
- Membership Manager, Education Manager, Association of Children's Museums (Arlington, VA)
Member benefit: one free employment posting per membership year. Let ACM spread the word!
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Exhibits for Rent/Sale
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 There are 91 exhibits for sale or rent in the ACM Classifieds. Featured this month are new listings for exhibits designed and built by the Children's Museum of Memphis for the Youth Exhibit Collaborative:
Remember, ACM members receive discounts on exhibit rental/sale ads. Posting is easy and self-serve.
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ACM InterActivity 2013 Acknowledgements
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