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action. The Gardner Museum began a community-
building series for staff in response to current events
and workplace challenges. The MFA, Boston embeds
mindfulness into docent training. Through structured
planning time, you will leave empowered with
change-oriented action steps, suited to your role and
institution.
Facilitator: Sara Egan, School Partnership Manager,
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, MA
Speaker: Nicole Claris is the Manager of School
Programs at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Pitch Better: How to Get Attention from the
Media
For this hands-on session, come with examples of
your press releases or other pitches in hand. After
a presentation on storytelling techniques and other
writing/pitching tips, you will share your materials
with others for feedback at moderated table talks.
You will leave the session with a stronger working
knowledge of how to interact with media outlets, as
well as feeling more comfortable speaking with elected
officials, donors, and collaborators about the work of
your museum.
Facilitators: Marieke van Damme, Executive Director,
Cambridge Historical Society, MA (NEMA Board); Curt
Nickisch, Journalist, MA
Slippery Slopes: Ethical Lapses in Governance!
This is a session on ethical concerns in museum
governance. Bring your questions and let a seasoned
team provide guidance! The format will be round table
discussions on topics such as acquisitions and sale of
collections, conflict of interest, duty of loyalty, board
interference and community relations, but is open to
all governance issues. Participants will be encouraged
to speak with all the facilitators.
Facilitators: Susan Robertson, Executive Director, Pam
Swain, Trustee, Gore Place, MA; Lisa Dady, Executive
Director, Historic Newton, MA; Pieter Roos, Executive
Director, Mark Twain House, CT
EXHIBIT HALL
OPENING
RECEPTION
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
A great way to end the
afternoon! Join us for wine
and delicious hors d’oeuvres in the action-packed
Exhibit Hall, the place to be for interacting with
the latest innovative products and services. Get
your raffle cards signed for great prizes (drawing
is Thursday afternoon), chat with friends, and
relax a bit before your evening starts.
Happy hour indeed!
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99th Annual NEMA Conference
WELCOME TO NEMA 2017!
OPENING NIGHT
BEACHFRONT BBQ
Get this special, sandy NEMA conference rocking
with an opening-night beach party at the Sea
Crest. Three price levels give you options, from
All-American hamburgers to a lobster roll feast.
Watch the sunset while enjoying food, drink,
and music, then hang by the beach bonfire till
the party’s over. It’s classic Cape Cod and a
memorable start to #NEMA2017!
Package Choices (choose one):
f f All-American Buffet: hamburgers, hot dogs,
chips, corn on the cob, watermelon, cash bar.
($25)
f f Seafood Buffet: baked cod, salad, potatoes,
rolls/butter, cookies, cash bar. ($45)
f f Lobster Roll Feast: chowder, crab cake,
lobster roll, beef slider, salad, corn on
the cob, rolls/butter, warm apple crisp,
complimentary drink ticket, cash bar. ($65)
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm