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Rock Star Patti Smith Will Perform at AMM Conference
Legendary rock artiste Patti Smith will perform exclusively for conference attendees at the 2010 AMM Conference. Smith will perform some of her greatest hits at the opening reception on Wednesday, October 6 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Smith was a pioneer in the punk rock music scene during the 1970's and 1980's and her music still resonates across generations. Join us in Cleveland for this special event!

AMM Conference Program Now Available
The 2010 AMM Conference Program is now available. The conference, scheduled for October 6-9 at the Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio, will feature outstanding sessions, speakers and special events. Legendary Rocker Patti Smith will perform for conference attendees at an opening reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. To request a printed program, please contact Rachel Drochter at rdrochter@midwestmuseums.org or 314-746-4557. Please mail registration form to Association of Midwest Museums, P.O Box 11940, St. Louis, MO 63112; fax form to 314-746-4569 or send form as a pdf to rdrochter@midwestmuseums.org. To download the 2010 Conference Registration Form, click here.

AMM Seeks Conference Volunteers
Volunteering at the AMM Conference is a great way to cut costs, take part in professional development and benefit others all at the same time. We need volunteers to help at the registration desk, staff concurrent sessions, monitor the silent auction, and help with general conference activities. Students and professionals from small institutions are encouraged to volunteer. Download the Volunteer Application Form and return it along with your conference registration form. The deadline for volunteer registration is September 17, 2010.

Manask & Associates Offers Private Consulting Services at AMM Conference
Manask & Associates, America's leading foodservice and gift shop consultants for museums, will be available for private, one-hour consultations at a specially discounted rate of $89 during the 2010 AMM Conference. These consultations are an excellent opportunity to explore ways to improve the financial and operational performance of restaurants, cafes, facility rentals, and gift shop operations as well as discuss ways to enhance the customer and public perception of the visitor experience. To schedule your private consultation, complete and forward your consultation form directly to Manask and Associates (as directed on the form). There are a limited number of appointments and they will be scheduled on a first-come, first-available basis. For more information about Manask and Associates, visit http://www.manask.com/.

AMM is Accepting Donations for 2010 Conference Silent Auction
AMM is committed to supporting small museums and leadership development. As such, AMM hosts an annual silent auction in conjunction with its annual conference. ALL proceeds from the auction support conference scholarships for staff members at small museums and students planning to enter the museum field. All scholarship recipients must be AMM members.

If you are interested in donating an item(s) to the 2010 AMM Silent Auction, please submit a copy of the auction form along with items to: Marie Graf, Director of Marketing & Communications, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, Cleveland, OH 44106-1701. Also, please fax a copy of the auction form to AMM at 314-746-4569.

AMM Offers 2010 Conference Scholarships
AMM will award a limited number of scholarships to help AMM members attend the 2010 conference, Museum Making Connections on October 6-9 in Cleveland, Ohio. Preference will be given to staff at small museums and students. Scholarships will be applied to the basic registration (valued at $175) for the 2010 AMM/OMA conference. Scholarships are non-transferable and do NOT include funds for hotel, travel, food, or registrations for additional events. To apply, please download the Scholarship Application Form. The deadline for submitting nominations is August 31, 2010. Please send application form, resume, a letter describing your financial need and your career experiences/goals to: AMM Scholarships, PO Box 11940, St. Louis, MO 63112.

AMM Offers Online Hotel Reservations for 2010 Conference
Online hotel reservations are now available for the 2010 AMM Conference in Cleveland, OH. If you're planning to attend the AMM Conference, Museums Making Connections, you may reserve your hotel room at the Renaissance Hotel, the venue for the 2010 conference. AMM has secured a special room rate of $119 at this beautiful, historic property. Attendees may also call the Renaissance Hotel at 1-800-266-9432 to make hotel reservation by phone. Be sure to mention the Association of Midwest Museums to secure the special conference rate.