Well, March is here at last and we at VAM are in a flurry of activity in preparation for our annual conference, which will take place from the 15th – 17th at The Homestead in Hot Springs. This year’s conference is special for many reasons. It’s our 40th anniversary, and we will be celebrating! We also have a jam-packed array of offerings for our members, plus opportunities to network and reflect. Add to that some ‘cosmic bowling’ and a keynote address by Ford Bell, the new AAM president and CEO, and we are in for quite an experience. Additionally, the conference is a time to realize goals that we have set, such as continuing the international exchange program with UK museum professionals, and expanding the VAM emergency response network and recruiting for our statewide Emergency Response Team. It is also a time to kick off new programs or initiatives. We will be distributing our first interactive resource for museum educators, a CD entitled “Serving the Community: Training Museum Educators to Meet Teacher Needs.” Look for it during Monday afternoon's Marketplace at the conference!
We are looking forward to March. It is a busy and exciting time! See you at The Homestead.
Margo Carlock
