
Should the effectiveness of a nonprofit be measured in terms of whether or not it is merging or collaborating with other nonprofits? An interesting concept for discussion... - Heather

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Sharing a great link: http://www.virginia.org/newsletter/Histo ryOct2009.htm

Virginia Association of Museums
Check out our 2010 TimeTravelers' Passport cover - oh and did you know the program will be new, improved, and expanded next year? http://www.vamuseums.org/ProgramsandServ ices/VirginiaTimeTravelersProgram/tabid/ 184/Default.aspx

Jennifer came across this blog, the Uncataloged Museum, and thought it would be of interest to our members! Enjoy!Heather

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VAM LOVES RICHMOND http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl3hbXRPO A0

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VAM is gearing up for our 2010 Annual Conference in Richmond, at the Omni Hotel! Save the dates - March 14 - 16, 2010. It's just around the corner, and keep navigating, because our theme is "Museums Driving Change." Find out more at http://www.vamuseums.org/AnnualConferenc e/ForAttendees/tabid/82/Default.aspx.

Is anyone in Virginia doing a project like this? http://hold.cstx.govThis community in Texas decided to start a program to help local folks preserve community history. They invite people to bring in photos and documents that relate to the history of the town...

There is a session going on right now about a consumer survey done in the state of Connecticut. Those surveyed were core visitors to museums in that state, making up almost 5,000 respondents...

Take a moment to respond to this VAM Survey. Data will be used for an upcoming VAM Voice Newsmagazine article, and all responses are strictly anonymous!Thanks,Heather

A colleague of Al’s in the Tidewater area is looking at initiating an audio guide at their site, and would like to talk to a few sites who have done this successfully (or not, as the case may be—sometimes as important a lesson). Do...

VAM now also has a LinkedIn Group. Join us!Also, as publications coordinator, I'd like to post a question. In your opinion, what is more useful in promoting your museum: LinkedIn? Facebook? Twitter? What about in promoting yourself as a professional? I can't wait to hear your answers!Thanks,Heather

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VAM now has a LinkedIn Group as well! Join us at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=20405 11
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