[NHCOLL-L:3331] 2007 SPNHC Conference Update -- deadlines!

[Gretchen Anderson]

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SPNHC 22nd Annual Meeting 2007
Building for the Future: Museums of the 21st Century
Meeting Dates: May 21-26, 2007

Upcoming deadlines and news:
Abstract submission deadline:  March 1, 2007
Meeting Registration Early Bird deadline: March 22, 2007
Hotel:  HolidayInn RiverCentre:  http://www.smm.org/spnhc/twincities.php

Planning for the meeting is progressing rapidly!
Monday, May 21st – Committee Meetings and First Council


Tuesday, May 22nd --  Field trips, Collections tours, Icebreaker

The field trips will take you through the array 
of Minnesota ecosystems– including caves, fossil 
beds, and quarries – of the Mississippi 
River.  Birding and Canoeing are included! 
Collections tours will offer a view of natural 
history collections, historical collections and 
art collections at some of the premiere Twin 
Cities museums.  We’re also delighted to announce 
a morning tour of Science Museum and Minnesota 
Historical Society collections, in response to 
such an overwhelming interest in the afternoon 
session.  All trips are still only offered on a 
first-come, first-served basis, so register early to reserve your spot.
Icebreaker:  Bell Museum -- not to be missed!

Wednesday & Thursday,  May 23 - 24 : Plenary talks, panels, posters trade show
The program is developing nicely, with a great 
range of talks on everything from space planning 
and capital pitfalls to performance based 
specifications and sustainable design, and 
includes specific case studies on each topic.  A 
series of panels will cover subjects including 
off-site storage, rigging and moving, and 
development of the Science Museum architectural 
program.  Come and hear old friends and new ones!
Banquet: Wabasha Street Caves -- unique space, 
good food, and great band – bring your dancing shoes!

Friday May 25th - Saturday May 26th: Workshop
Build It and They Will Come: What you need to 
know BEFORE you begin museum construction or 
renovation : This workshop will demystify the 
process and explain the essentials so that as a 
more informed consumer, you will be in a better 
position to advocate for your collections, 
influence the outcome, and in the end have a 
project that achieves your goals.  Robert 
Herskovitz and Lori Benson are developing this year’s workshop.

For details please check the conference web site 
<http://www.smm.org/spnhc>www.smm.org/spnhc.  (We 
are updating as often as we can, without 
overloading our web master­he is overhauling the entire site!)
See you in May!
<mailto:gretcha at smm.org>Gretchen Anderson & 
<mailto:jhoff at smm.org>Jackie Hoff, Co-Chairs, SPNHC 2007

SPNHC 2007 would like to thank Delta Designs, 
Ltd. for their platinum sponsorship.  For a 
listing of our other sponsors, please see www.smm.org/spnhc/sponsors.php




Gretchen Anderson
Conservator
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 West Kellogg Blvd
St Paul, Minnesota 55106
651-221-4764

www.smm.org
ganderson at smm.org 
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