The Florida Association of Museums and the Florida Art Museum Directors Association present
Museum Trustees Day 2007: Boards for the Future
September 15, 2007 Historic Belleview Biltmore Hotel Clearwater, Florida
Museum trustees are leaders of the world’s most visited and most trusted public institutions. Today, trustees confront vexing ethical problems and financial deterrents brought about by dizzying change in the museum field and sweeping socio-political transformation.
In the wake of incalculable challenges . . .
What governance skills do museum trustees need? How can museum trustees assure a vibrant outlook for their organizations? How do museum trustees remain encouraged, stimulated and committed? What are the ways in which trustees and directors build a strategic leadership team? How can trustees position their museum for successful partnerships and collaborations?
Join Florida museum trustees, museum directors and distinguished guests . . .
Come to the special trustees day session, exclusively offered to museum trustees and executive directors/CEOs on the day before the annual conference of the Florida Association of Museums.
Meet and learn from masters in the non-profit arena . . .
Ford W. Bell, President and CEO, American Association of Museums Maureen K. Robinson, consultant and author of Nonprofit Boards that Work: The End of One-Size-Fits-All Governance
Gain specific information that will help you plan, raise money and deal with increasingly complex issues . . .
Responsibilities and rewards of museum trusteeship Trends in museum governance Institutional advancement in a difficult financial climate Thinking and acting strategically
Enjoy guest amenities at the historic Belleview Biltmore Hotel . . .
Take advantage of the special Florida Association of Museums conference room rate and partake in the historic Belleview Biltmore spa and golf packages. http://www.belleviewbiltmore.com
Enjoy an evening reception and behind-the-scenes event . . .
The Florida Association of Museums and the Florida Art Museum Directors Association present
Museum Trustees Day 2007: Boards for the Future
September 15, 2007 Historic Belleview Biltmore Hotel
Schedule of Events 12:15-1:30 Lunch with Invited Guests: Florida Secretary of State invited Board member, Florida Arts Council invited Chair, Florida Historical Commission invited Roy Slade, Director Emeritus, Cranbrook Art Museum 1:45-2:30 Ford W. Bell President and CEO American Association of Museums 2:30-2:45 Coffee and Tea Break 2:45-4:00 “Non-profit Board: Present Responsibilities, Future Trends” Maureen K. Robinson Consultant and author of Nonprofit Boards that Work: The End of One-Size-Fits-All Governance 4:00-4:15 Coffee and Tea Break 4:15-5:45 Discussion and World Café Ford W. Bell and Maureen K. Robinson Witold Ostrenko, President and CEO, MOSI 6:30-8:00 Reception and behind-the-scenes tour of special interest to trustees, details to come
Limited Seating Available Trustees Day cost for individual trustees and directors: $125 each Multiple registrants from same institution: $100 each All participants are invited to join their Florida museum colleagues for the FAM Annual Meeting and Conference, September 16-19. Sessions of special interest to museum trustees include Strengthening the Mission and Generating Revenue Branding: Why it’s Essential to Fundraising Evaluation: An Institutional Decision-making Tool Navigating the Accreditation and Re-Accreditation Process Beyond the 3 Ring Binder: Strategic Planning That Matters Financial & Tax Issues Facing Non-profit Organizations Today Welcome, Ford Bell, President and CEO, American Association of Museums Why Museums Matter with Roy Slade, Director Emeritus, Cranbrook Art Museum
Clearwater, Florida
TRUSTEES DAY REGISTRATION FORM
Seating is limited – register today!
Name ______________________________________________________ Title __________________________ Museum __________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________________ State _______________ Zip ___________________ Phone _______________________ Fax _______________ Email _____________________________________________________ Do you require a vegetarian meal? Yes Do you require special accessibility services? Yes Please explain ______________________________________________________________________________
Registration Fee for individual trustees and directors: $125 each Multiple Registrants from same institution: $100 each Registration Fee for Trustees Day $______________
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
MAUREEN K. ROBINSON
Maureen K. Robinson is the author of Nonprofit Boards that Work: The End of One-Size-Fits-All Governance, published by John Wiley & Sons. She is a consultant and speaker on topics relating to the leadership and management of the nonprofit sector. In her work with nonprofit organizations, she focuses on governance and organizational development, executive director coaching, and strategic planning. Ms. Robinson founded the education program of the National Center for Nonprofit Boards (now called BoardSource). During her eightyear tenure, she brought information, ideas and services to a broad cross-section of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad about the value of governance and its role in strengthening the effectiveness of the independent, nongovernmental sector. Prior to joining the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, Ms. Robinson held a variety of positions in the museum field. She was the director of legislative affairs at the American Association of Museums, and served in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Museums at the Smithsonian Institution, where she conducted executive-level searches and managed special projects. In addition to her most recent book, Ms. Robinson is the author of Developing the Nonprofit Board: Strategies for Educating and Motivating Board Members and The Chief Executive’s Role in Developing the Nonprofit Board, both published by the National Center for Nonprofit Boards (BoardSource). She writes regularly about current topics in leadership and management and is a columnist for the magazine, Contributions.
FORD W. BELL
Ford Bell, newly appointed President & CEO of the American Association of Museums has more than 30 years’ experience as a nonprofit executive, board chair, donor, trustee, educator and scientist. Mr. Bell has been passionate about museums his entire life. His grandfather, James Ford Bell, was a driving force in building and developing the Museum of Natural History at the University of Minnesota, where Ford Bell has served as an advisory board member for more than 20 years. His many visits to the museum were a factor in his decision to become a veterinarian. Since 1995, he has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Oncology at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. He currently serves as chairman of the James Ford Bell Foundation and has been a trustee of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts for nearly a decade. While board chair Mr. Bell helped raise $103 million as part of the institute’s “Bring Art to Life” capital campaign. From 1995 to 2005, he served as President and CEO of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. He has advocated extensively for science learning, conservation and community health initiatives through his affiliation with a wide range of organizations. He was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota in 2006.
WIT OSTRENKO
Wit Ostrenko has served as President of the Museum of Science & Industry for the last 20 years. He is a 50year resident of Florida, with 32 years in the Museum field. He has a Bachelors in Zoology from Florida Atlantic University, a Masters in Aquatic Ecology from the University of Miami, and Ph.D. work in Oceanography. Wit is President of the Association of Science Technology Centers (ASTC) and past Chair and currently board member of the Florida Association of Museums (FAM). He is actively involved with several Tampa Bay community and civic organizations. He lectures on the museum profession, science topics, and creative problem solving. He leads trips into the Florida environment particularly the Everglades and the Big Cypress Swamp to help people understand and appreciate the state's natural beauty and its resources. He has led several trips through Florida for the Smithsonian Associates Travel Program. Wit has led the MOSI effort to make it a successful Florida science center, which features the nation's first Head Start, a public library, an elementary school, a charter middle school, and a children’s science center. Wit is an avid sailor of Florida waters, both cruising and racing.
The Florida Association of Museums
The Florida Association of Museums is the not-for-profit professional organization for Florida’s museums and museum professionals. The mission of the Association is to represent and address the needs of the museum community, enhancing the ability of museums to serve the public interest. The Association encourages excellence in its members by promoting communication through which its members share information and resources, effect legislation and promote support of museums. President Douglas S. Jones Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida Vice President Russell Daws, Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science Secretary Mindy Shrago Young at Art Children’s Museum Treasurer Daniel E. Stetson Polk Museum of Art Immediate Past President Sara Van Arsdel, Orange County Regional History Center FAM Foundation Chair Joe Cox, Children’s Museum Of Naples Wayne Atherholt Museum of Arts and Sciences Chucha Barber (Science Section Chair) Mary Brogan Museum of Art & Science Jennifer Beam Historick Bok Sanctuary Holly Beasley (History Section Chair) Beaches Museum and History Center FAMDA President John Blades Flagler Museum Richard Brosnaham Historic Pensacola Village Georgann Carlton (Children’s Section Chair) Exploration V Children’s Museum
Brian Dursam Lowe Art Museum Vinnie Luisi Dunedin Historical Society and Museum N.Y. Nathiri Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts Christina Orr-Cahall Norton Museum of Art Witold Ostrenko MOSI Craig Pugh Lowry Park Zoological Garden Larry Rosensweig Norton Museum of Art
The Florida Association of Museums Foundation
The Florida Association of Museums Foundation is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide the educational programs and services relevant to the members of the Florida Association of Museums. In order to fulfill this mission, The Foundation will present an annual conference and associated programs designed for the professional growth of Florida’s museum community; it will publish a newsletter; it will seek research on matters pertinent to the museum field and report to its members. Chair Joe Cox, Children’s Museum Of Naples Vice Chair Michael Brothers Marine Science Center Secretary Allison Chapman Haley Sharpe Design Treasurer Daniel E. Stetson Polk Museum of Art Susan Baldino Florida State University Melinda Chavez, Tampa Bay Business Committee for the Arts Carmen Goodwin Amelia Island Museum of History Samuel Joseph America Scores Miami John Maseman South Florida Conservation Center Kerri Post VISIT FLORIDA
Florida Art Museum Directors Association
FAMDA was organized to promote the development of a scholarly and creative role for Florida visual arts museums and their directors in the cultural life of the State of Florida and to apply its members' knowledge and experience in the field of art to the promotion of the public good; to encourage communication among visual arts museums and their directors; and to promulgate both a Code of Ethics as to the profession of visual arts museum directors and Standards as to the conduct by art museums of their affairs. Board President John Blades Flagler Museum Vice President Maarten van de Guchte Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens Treasurer Brian Dursum Lowe Art Museum Secretary Daniel Stetson Polk Museum of Art
Malinda Horton, Executive Director (fam@flamuseums.org)
Post Office Box 10951, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-2951 Phone: (850) 222-6028 Fax: 850/222-6112