TABLE OF CONTENTS

• COUNTDOWN UNTIL 2006 CAM CONFERENCE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE - 11 DAYS LEFT!
• MAY MUSEUM CELEBRATIONS
• PRESIDENT NOMINATES ANNE-IMELDA RADICE AS HEAD OF IMLS
• OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS
• JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• GRANT DEADLINES
• BACK ISSUES OF CAM
• CONTACT CAM

Have you submitted your purchase order for the 2006 CAM Conference yet? There is less than two months left until the conference and only eleven days until the Early Bird Registration Deadline! The Early Bird Registration Deadline is Sunday, January 15, 2006 (and mailings must be postmarked by Saturday, January 14, 2006). Also, the deadline to receive the discounted hotel rate of $89 at the Monterey Beach Resort is January 22, 2006 and space is subject to availability. You are encouraged to send in your conference registration and reserve your hotel room as soon as possible.

The conference schedule, registration details, and hotel information are all available online for Eyes on the Horizon: Envisioning and Realizing Our Future, February 21-24, 2006 at the Monterey Beach Resort in Monterey. Visit CAM CONFERENCE for additional information. To make it even easier, credit card payments for conference registrations and events may be made online for a nominal fee. If you would like a preliminary program mailed to you, please email admin@calmuseums.org or call (831) 471-9970. We hope to see you there!

GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
An improvement in state revenue has given Governor Schwarzenegger the opportunity to provide funding for the after-school initiative he championed in 2002. Proposition 49 will be funded for the first time since voters approved it three years ago. Schwarzenegger is expected to include the funding in the budget he presents to the Legislature next week. This may provide a funding opportunity for museums that partner with schools and school districts to provide after-school programs. Additional information will be featured in CAM e-news in the future. For general information about Proposition 49 and the afterschool initiative, click on http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ba/as/pgmdescription.asp.

MUSEUM ASSESSMENT PROGRAM IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Museum Assessment Program (MAP) is now accepting applications for its February 15, 2006 postmark deadline. Through a new cooperative agreement between the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the American Association of Museums, MAP has been streamlined to make it more accessible. MAP is a confidential, consultative process of self-study and peer review designed to help museums understand how they compare to standards and best practices in the field. Successful applicants will be informed in May/June 2006 at which time they will begin the assessment process. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. For applications or questions go to www.aam-us.org/map or contact the MAP staff at 202/289-9118 or map@aam-us.org.

ED ROBINGS, PAST CAMMY AWARD RECIPIENT, DIED AT THE AGE OF 76
Ed Robings passed away on December 31st in Oxnard as a result of heart failure. Robings received the CAMMY Award in 1999 for his leadership as the Executive Director of the Ventura County Museum of History and Art. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Ventura County Museum of History and Art, 100 East Main St., Ventura, CA 93001 or the Oxnard College Foundation, Ed Robings Scholarship, 4000 South Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033. To read the obituary in full, please go to: http://www.legacy.com/latimes/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=16211538

NEH REQUIRES ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
In 2006, all institutional grant applications to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will only be accepted through http://www.grants.gov. To apply, institutions must register with the website and create an institutional profile and can then apply for any government grant on the website. NEH recommends that you register two weeks prior to any grant deadline. For more information see http://www.neh.gov/grants.

PARTNERSHIP FOR A NATION OF LEARNERS OFFERS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AUDIO CONFERENCES FOR GRANT APPLICANTS
In its first year of funding, the Partnership for a Nation of Learners' competitive grant program awarded $1.4 million to build and strengthen working relationships among libraries, museums, and public broadcasting licensees that enhance their roles within their communities. The deadline for the program's second year of funding is March 1, 2006. Applicants for the 2006 PNL Community Collaboration Grant may participate in one of two technical assistance audioconference calls scheduled for January 9, 2006 2:00-3:00 PM ET and February 8, 2006 2:00-3:00 PM ET. The phone number for the calls is (866) 814-8482. For grant details, go to the PNL Web site at: www.partnershipforlearners.org. (Excerpted from Primary Source, IMLS E-mail Newsletter, December 2005.)

NATIONAL TRUST ASSEMBLING LIST OF MOST ENDANGERED PLACES
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting applications for the 2006 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Places. The deadline is January 19, 2006. This list has brought attention to 168 buildings, site, and landscapes in great need of attention, maintenance, and funds since 1988. While nominations are accepted from any source, it is strongly recommended that a preservation professional or community advocate participate in the preparation of the nomination. The Western Office for the National Trust encourages contacting them for advice. Guidelines and nomination forms are available at: http://www.nationaltrust.org/11Most/index.html.

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING FOR AN AASLH WORKSHOP SCHOLARSHIP IS FAST APPROACHING
Applications must be received by January 15, 2006. The application can be found on our website at www.aaslh.org/workshop.htm.. Upcoming workshops include: Digitization and Museums, March 22-24, in Atlanta, Georgia; Historic House Museums Issues and Operations, March 30-31, in Norfolk, Virginia; and Collections Management and Practices, May 5-6, in Birmingham, Alabama. For a full workshop calendar and descriptions, visit www.aaslh.org.

IFCPP EIGHTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, SEMINAR, EXHIBITS AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP) will be holding its Eighth Annual Conference, Seminar, Exhibits & Certification Program at the Hearst Castle, October 3-6, 2006. General Session topics will include: Preventing Employee Theft, Preventing Workplace Violence, Ejecting Unruly Patrons, Selecting Contract Security, Screening Staff & Volunteers, Selecting System Vendors, Working with Contractors, Getting Staff Involved with Security, Protecting from Cyber Intruders, Improving Customer/Visitor Relations, Improving Staff Relations, Facilities Management, Emergency Preparedness, and much more. For more information, call (800) 257-6717, visit www.ifcpp.org, or e-mail rob@ifcpp.org.

MUSEUM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 10
The Getty Leadership Institute (GLI) offers professional development opportunities for current and future leaders in the museum field. The Getty Leadership Institute presents the Museum Leadership Institute, a three-week residential program held at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, July 9-28, 2006. See www.getty.edu/leadership/mli.html for additional information or call 310-440-5300.

NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR NATIONAL AWARDS FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICE
The Institute of Museum and Library Services' National Awards for Museum and Library Service honor outstanding museums and libraries that demonstrate an ongoing institutional commitment to public service. The deadline for nominations is February 15, 2006. These national awards pay tribute to museums and libraries that make a real difference in individuals' lives, improve communities, and make our nation better. Each award recipient also receives $10,000 and is honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. See http://www.imls.gov for additional information.

AAM SEMINAR IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR CEOS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
In San Francisco on January 37-28, 2006 the American Association of Museums (AAM) is having a seminar for CEOs and Executive Directors with less than seven years in the position. The Reception will be held at the new, visually stunning DeYoung Museum. For hotel reservations, call the Argonaut Hotel by January 5th at (866) 415-0704. Space is limited. View the agenda and register now at http://www.aam-us.org/getinvolved/learn/ceogov.cfm#agenda. Questions: call (202) 289-9114.

AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Americans for the Arts 2006 Annual Convention will be held June 3–5, 2006 in Milwaukee and will offer an array of on-point presentations, in-depth dialogues, and on-site experiences. Visit www.AmericansForTheArts.org/sc/Convention2006 for additional information.

NAME SCHOLARSHIP TO AAM ANNUAL MEETING
The National Association for Museum Exhibition (NAME) is offering a scholarship to assist graduate students in museums studies attend the AAM annual meeting in Boston. Applicants must be full-time students engaged in an exhibition-related course of study in the United States. The scholarship includes complimentary registration, partial travel stipend ($100), and attendance at NAME events with a NAME mentor. To apply, submit a cover letter (maximum two pages) discussing your current course of study and career goals, indicating how attendance to the AAM Annual Meeting will benefit you and your course of study; a letter of recommendation/support from an intern-ship supervisor or academic advisor; and a resume. Preferably, the application will be mailed electronically to esiegel@nyscience.org. Alternatively, you may send the materials by regular mail to: Eric Siegel, Vice President, NAME, New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Queens, NY 11368. Emailed applications must be received by February 14, 2005, mailed applications must be postmarked by that date. If you have any questions, contact Eric Siegel at esiegel@nyscience.org. For more information on NAME, visit our web site www.N-A-M-E.org

FOCUS ON COLLECTIONS CARE WORKSHOP SERIES - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JANUARY 6, 2006
A three-day workshop series will be held at Bell Memorial Union at California State University, Chico, CA, from January 18-20, 2006 directed towards persons involved in collections care management, institutional development and policy making, and exhibition development and installations. This series is presented by San Diego-based Balboa Art Conservation Center and is designed to provide an intensive training experience with a programmatic approach. Nine full-day workshops will be offered to allow participants to select the workshop(s) appropriate to their specific needs. Each workshop will take place from 9 AM to 4 PM. For information, contact the Balboa Art Conservation Center at 619-236-9702, or send email inquiries to: wrfso@bacc.org for additional information. Visit www.bacc.org for the complete workshop schedule and description. Registration deadline has been extended to Friday, January 6, 2006.

DEADLINE FOR NATIONAL TRUST GRANTS IS FEBRUARY 1, 2006
Applications for several National Trust Preservation grants are being accepted until February 1, 2006. Providing dollar-for-dollar matching seed money to non-profit organizations and public agencies, the funds can be used for a variety of preservation projects such as: feasibility studies or historic structures reports for endangered buildings and sites; landscape research and planning; fund-raising and media campaign; and interpretation and heritage education activities. For additional information regarding these grants contact Melita Jureša-McDonald, Program Assistant, melita_juresa-mcdonald@nthp.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Western Office to discuss the project prior to submitting an application.

Get the Word Out in CAM e-News!
Please email the CAM office at cam@calmuseums.org to list any announcements pertaining to professional development programs, grant opportunities, or related opportunities in future editions of CAM e-News and on the CAM web site. Since it is not possible to include all the details of an announcement, please include a phone number, web site address, or email address so interested parties can get additional information. Please do not exceed a limit of 150 words per listing. All announcements are subject to editing by CAM personnel.