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Hard to believe, but AIC\u2019s 43rd<\/sup> Annual Meeting in Miami, FL is just around the corner! And ECPN wants to make sure you are aware of the many opportunities to get involved and connect as an emerging conservator at the conference. Below, we\u2019ve highlighted just a few of the activities and events that we think will be of particular interest to emerging professionals. Looking forward to seeing you soon in Miami!
\n**To register for the ticketed events listed below, please visit AIC’s website: <\/em>http:\/\/www.conservation-us.org\/annual-meeting\/register#.VT_hkMe7lVg<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Before you go\u2026<\/em><\/strong>
\nGet your head in the game and take a few minutes to review Tips for Attending Conferences<\/em><\/strong> compiled by ECPN for the AIC\u2019s 40th<\/sup> Annual Meeting in 2012. Download this and other resources for emerging conservators from our newly launched page on the AIC Wiki:
\nhttp:\/\/www.conservation-wiki.com\/wiki\/File:Tips_for_Conference.pdf<\/a>
\nAlso, consider signing up to write a blog post<\/strong> or two for Conservators Converse,<\/em> summarizing a General or Specialty Group Session. This is a great way to engage more deeply in a talk, connect with a speaker, and provide valuable information to colleagues unable to attend the Annual Meeting. If you are interested, sign up for no more than two talks through the Google Docs spreadsheet: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1pNEluroUP6aP_Degsdvy0Ns7PMpximU2XDYUkGHia-A\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a>. Contact Rachael Perkins Arenstein, AIC e-Editor, at rachael@amartconservation.com<\/a> for more information and to receive a log-in for the blog. As an added incentive, everyone who completes two blog entries will be entered in a drawing to win a free 2016 Annual Meeting registration!<\/p>\n

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Pre-conference Activities<\/em><\/strong>
\nECPN-CIPP DISCUSSION PANEL ON PRIVATE PRACTICE
\n<\/strong>WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 4-6PM
\nJASMINE
\nThis joint event with the Emerging Conservation Professionals Network (ECPN) and Conservators in Private Practice (CIPP) will feature a panel of speakers, both established and emerging conservators in private practice, who will discuss the benefits, challenges and fine points of establishing a private practice as an emerging conservator. The panelists include: Ana Alba, Cynthia Kuniej-Berry, Lara Kaplan, Stephanie Hornbeck, and Emily McDonald-Korth. After an initial set of moderated discussion topics, there will be time for questions and comments from the audience.
\nECPN-CIPP HAPPY HOUR
\n<\/strong>WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 6-8PM
\nJASMINE
\nThe ECPN-CIPP joint discussion panel on private practice will be immediately followed by our annual Happy Hour, allowing attendees to continue conversations and network in a less formal setting.
\nWIKI WORKSHOP
\n<\/strong>WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 9AM-5PM
\nORCHID B-C
\nThe Wiki Workshop will help you get more comfortable with Wikis and also provides a way to give back to our conservation community! Whether you are new to wikis or are looking to learn advanced functions, this workshop will provide guidance, examples, and the opportunity to immediately put into practice what you learn. Basic coding as well as tips for formatting, images, automation, and smoother workflows will be covered. Participants will have an opportunity to practice their new skills on AIC\u2019s Knowledge Base wiki, the Museum of Fine Arts\u2019 CAMEO, NCPTT\u2019s Preservapedia, and SPNHC\u2019s Best Practices wiki, as well as an open \u201chackathon\u201d for organizing and generating new content. Participants should bring a laptop with wireless capability; plugging strips will be provided.
\nThis is a ticketed event and registration is $39, which includes a boxed lunch.
\nCIPP WORKSHOP: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
\n<\/strong>WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 11AM-3PM
\nORCHID
\nThis workshop will focus on three main areas of running a successful private practice: 1) Accurate estimating; 2) Streamlined documentation and billing; and 3) Outreach and marketing update, including tips for producing videos and using blogs.
\nThe workshop will include lots of time for questions and participation and it is intended for both established and emerging conservation professionals. All three subjects are planned for future CIPP webinars as follow up to enhance the learning process and to make the information available to all CIPP members.
\nThis is a ticketed event and registration is $39.00 for CIPP members and $79.00 for non-members, which includes a boxed lunch.
\nINFLUENCE FOR IMPACT:\u00a0LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR COLLECTIONS CARE PROFESSIONALS<\/strong>, ORGANIZED BY THE COLLECTIONS CARE NETWORK (CCN)
\nWEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 9AM-4PM
\nHIBISCUS B
\nConservation and collection care professionals are often called on to lead projects without the organizational power to make decisions.\u00a0Participants will learn influencing skills, situational leadership techniques, and how to use the art of diplomacy to make a personal difference in value for their organizations or clients.\u00a0Bob Norris, a management consultant who is deeply familiar with conservation issues will be joined by a mid-career collections manager and an emerging conservator to foster discourse about situational leadership at different points in one\u2019s career. Key concepts will be developed through multiple interactive exercises.
\nThis is a ticketed event and registration is $139.<\/p>\n

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Post-conference Activity<\/em><\/strong>
\nANGELS PROJECT
\n<\/strong>SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 9AM-4PM
\nHISTORY MIAMI
\nHistory Miami is South Florida\u2019s premier cultural institution committed to gathering, preserving, and celebrating Miami\u2019s history through exhibitions, city tours, education, research, collections, and publications. History Miami\u2019s offsite facility is 12,000 square feet of mixed climate controlled storage space. It houses a variety of the museum\u2019s collections such as the outboard boat and motor collection, aviation collection, archeological materials, and the Whitman Family collection. The building was acquired by the museum in 1990.
\nThe facility is located 15-20 minutes north of the museum and is unstaffed. The goal for the 2015 AIC Angels Project volunteers is to assist in improving the space, and the collections it houses, as well as consulting on ways in which to upgrade the facility conditions. The facility has a high dust level and attendees may be subject to warm environments. To volunteer, please contact Ruth Seyler at rseyler@conservation-us.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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During the Conference<\/em><\/strong>
\nECPN SPEED NETWORKING LUNCH
\n<\/strong>SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 12-2PM
\nRIVERFRONT CENTRAL
\nSince it was so successful last year, ECPN is hosting a second annual speed networking lunch on\u00a0Saturday, May 16th, aimed at conservators in all stages of their careers. From\u00a012 -1pm, attendees are invited to lunch and network informally while from\u00a01-2pm\u00a0they will engage in 15-minute networking sessions to discuss a topic of their choice, which may include research interests, career path advice, or resume review.
\nPlease join us! Signup is available online through AIC\u2019s annual meeting website – when you register by\u00a0May 1st, you’ll be asked to fill out a questionnaire that will allow ECPN to match you with your preferred type of professional. After\u00a0May 1st, matches that correspond to indicated preferences cannot be guaranteed.
\nThis is a ticketed event and registration is $20, which includes lunch.
\nATTEND GENERAL AND SPECIALTY GROUP BUSINESS MEETINGS<\/strong>
\nWe know this means getting up early after a fun night of socializing with colleagues, but it\u2019s worth the effort! Attending business meetings is an important way to stay informed about the state of AIC, your specialty group, and our profession. These meetings will help you better understand how AIC operates and give you an opportunity to express you questions and concerns. And remember, someday it may be you at that podium!
\nCheck your conference program or Sched<\/a> for specific business meeting times and locations.
\nCALL FOR NOTETAKERS: <\/strong>LIBRARY COLLECTIONS CONSERVATION DISCUSSION GROUP
\n<\/strong>SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2-3:15PM
\nTUTTLE\/MONROE
\nThis Library Collections Conservation Discussion Group (LCCDG) will explore various methods of outreach. Which channels work best to communicate knowledge and resources? Which best capture community interest? LCCDG is looking for volunteers willing to take\u00a0notes during the small group discussions during this session.\u00a0If you are interested in helping out, please\u00a0contact one of the co-chairs.
\nCo-chairs, Library Collections Conservation Discussion Group:
\nDanielle Creech
\nAssociate Conservator and Manger
\nECS – Midwest
\ndcreech@hfgroup.com<\/a>
\nJacqueline Keck
\nStudent and ECPN Liaison
\n jnknqb@mail.umsl.edu<\/a>
\nAnahit Campbell
\nBook Conservator and Conservation Science Graduate Student
\n anahitmarina@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n