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AMM Releases 2013 Conference Program
The Association of Midwest Museums has released the program for the 2013 conference, Locally Grown, Community Created. The conference is scheduled for July 14-17 at the Concourse Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to presenting timely sessions on education, exhibits, collections management, and technology, the program will feature a special Museum Management track with sessions on finance and fundraising. The conference will also include outstanding speakers and evening events, including an opening reception at the newly expanded Chazen Museum of Art. To download a conference program, click here. To download a registration form, click here. Online registration is available by clicking here.

Kurt Squire
Fun and Future of the Museum Experience
Monday, July 15, 2013, 9:00 am

Co-Founder & Director of the Games, Learning, & Society Initiative; Assistant Professor of Educational Communications and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Research Scientist at the Academic Advanced Distributed Learning Co-Lab

Stephanie Klett
Museums, Mayhem and The Travel Effect
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 9:00 am

Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Tourism; former Emmy Award-Winning Host, Discover Wisconsin Television & Radio, and former Miss Wisconsin

MRC Luncheon
Join the Midwest Registrar's Committee for our annual meeting over lunch, July 16 from 11:45 am - 2:00 pm. Location will be at a restaurant off-site, within easy walking distance from the conference hotel. Lunch is provided at no charge to MRC members. Reservations are required. To reserve your spot contact Craig at hadley.craig@gmail.com by June 28.

AMM Schedules 2013 Leadership Academy
Building upon last year's very successful program, AMM is pleased to present the 2013 AMM Leadership Academy. The AMM Leadership Academy, scheduled for September 23-27, 2013 at the exclusive Union League Club in Chicago, Illinois, is designed for mid-level museum professionals and new directors. For more information, download a program or contact AMM Executive Director Brian Bray at 314-746-4557 or at bbray@midwestmuseums.org.

AMM Invites Nominations for the 2013 AMM Awards
AMM is accepting nominations for the 2013 AMM Awards. AMM presents four awards each year at the annual conference, including the Distinguished Service Award, the Distinguished Career Award, the Promising Leadership Award, and the Best Practices Award. To nominate yourself, a colleague, or an institution, please complete the nomination form and submit it by Wednesday, May 15. If you have any questions about the Awards Program, please contact AMM Executive Director Brian Bray at 314-746-4557 or at bbray@midwestmuseums.org.