TABLE OF CONTENTS

• CAM NOW TAKING PREORDERS FOR 2006 CA MUSEUMS SALARY SURVEY
• 2007 CONSERVATION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
• ANNUAL CAM CONFERENCE PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION ACCESSIBLE ONLINE
• REGISTER NOW FOR FALL AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY CAM & CERA
• OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS
• JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• PERSONNEL NOTES
• GRANT DEADLINES
• BACK ISSUES OF CAM
• CONTACT CAM

CAM and the California Exhibition Resources Alliance (CERA) are presenting an audience development workshop series for California museum professionals. These one-day workshops will be taught by Margaret Kadoyama, a community involvement specialist. The workshops will help participants learn about and understand their current and potential audiences and provide tools to approach new audiences strategically.

Attendees will create a work-plan for audience development, including setting goals, developing strategies to attain goals, and measuring the results. The workshops are supported in part by the James Irvine Foundation and the host museums. The registration fee is $50 for CAM members and $75 for nonmembers, which includes workshop participation, materials and resources, and a boxed lunch.

DATES/LOCATIONS:
Monday, October 23, 2006, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Oakland Museum of California, Oakland
Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Autry National Center, Los Angeles

See http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/workshops.html for registration details. If you have any questions, please contact the CAM office at (831) 471-9970 or admin@calmuseums.org.

EXHIBIT HALL, SPONSORSHIPS, AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2007 CAM CONFERENCE STILL AVAILABLE!
If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor, advertiser, and/or sponsor, space is still available! The Vendor and Consultant Prospectus (190 KB) is available at http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/Vendor_Consultant_Prospectus.pdf. This prospectus is for consultants and museum vendors who wish to showcase or advertise their products and services at the conference or support this professional development program through sponsorships. Please feel to contact the CAM office at (831) 471-9970 or admin@calmuseums.org if you have any questions.

BUDGET PROPOSAL PREPARATION WORKSHOP TO BE HELD IN SAN FRANCISCO ON OCTOBER 13
The Foundation Center will present a Proposal Budgeting Workshop on October 13, 2006, in San Francisco. The class will cover components of detailed budgets and effective strategies for outlining organizational budget needs. This course is designed for beginners and fundraisers with limited budgeting experience. Enrollment fee is $195.00 per person, with discounts for additional registrations and courses within organizations. To download the enrollment form, visit http://foundationcenter.org/marketplace/enrollmentform.pdf. For more information, see http://foundationcenter.org/marketplace/catalog/product_training.jhtml?id=prod950054.

NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION LAUNCHES MORE FISH PARTNERSHIP FUND FOR COMMUNITY-BASED AQUATIC RESTORATION PROJECTS
The 47-state B.A.S.S. Federation Nation (http://www.bassmaster.com/federation) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)(http://www.nfwf.org) have announced a new partnership to launch a grant program called the More Fish Partnership Fund that will provide funding for community-based aquatic restoration projects involving volunteers, youth, and other anglers. The goal is to improve awareness about aquatic resources by supporting both grassroots capacity building and habitat conservation projects. Deadline to apply is November 1, 2006. Visit the NFWF Web site for complete program information and application procedures.

REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE OCTOBER 2006 ART MUSEUM PARTNERSHIP DIRECTORS FORUM
The Art Museum Partnership is focused on facilitating the sharing of information, resources and collections among institutions of all sizes and types. The inaugural conference will be held in New York City on October 22 and 23, 2006. The weekend will begin with a reception and dinner at the historic National Arts Club sponsored by AXA Art, followed by two days of sessions at the American Folk Art Museum, Rubin Museum of Art and Dahesh Museum of Art. Guest speakers will explore a variety of subjects including disaster management, collaborations with consultants, and new audience development. Space is limited, early registration is encouraged. Visit the Art Museum Partnership website at www.artmuseumpartnership.org for details or to register.

NSF ANNOUNCES INNOVATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE PROGRAM SOLICITATIONS
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is accepting proposals for its Innovation and Organizational Change Program. This program supports scientific research directed at advancing understanding of innovation and organizational phenomena. Proposals should advance scientific understanding of innovation and organizations and identify specifically the connection between the proposed research and fundamental problems in organizational design, organizational behavior, organizational effectiveness or innovation in organizations. The closing date for this grant is February 2, 2007. For more information, visit http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06610.

CALL FOR PAPERS FOR VOLUME 2 OF MUSEUMS & SOCIAL ISSUES
Museums & Social Issues is currently accepting submissions for a new journal section that will feature short overviews of museum projects or exhibits that address social issues for Vol. 2 (1). Contributions should be brief (100-130 words) and accompanying photographs are welcome. The publication will select 8-12 submissions to appear in each issue. Possibilities include (but are not limited to): Digital privacy rights, GLBT-related issues, human rights, immigration, politics, and personal expression. Museums & Social Issues is a peer-reviewed journal published by Left Coast Press, Inc. (http://www.lcoastpress.com/index.php). The journal provides a forum for discourse about social issues and the engagement of museums in those issues. The deadline for submissions is October 20, 2006. Email contributions to Denice Blair Leach at leachden@msu.edu. Questions regarding contributions should be addressed to the editor, Kris Morrissey, at morriss8@msu.edu.

CALIFORNIA INDIAN CONFERENCE SEEKING HOST INSTITUTIONS FOR 2007 AND 2008 CONFERENCES
The California Indian Conference (CIC) is looking for institutions to host the CIC conference in Fall of 2007 and 2008. Interested institutions should present a proposal at this year's CIC conference at Dominican University of California in San Rafael. Proposals should address a variety of logistical issues, such as the degree of support or financial resources of the proposer’s institution. The CIC encourages proposals from universities, tribes, or museums. Contact Lee Davis at davislee@sfsu.edu for specific requirements and specifications.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SILICON VALLEY INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR ADVANCING THE ARTS INITIATIVE
The Community Foundation Silicon Valley's (CFSV) Advancing the Arts Initiative is designed to strengthen Silicon Valley arts organizations and build connections to the arts. To achieve the goals of the initiative, the CFSV will award grants to organizations that represent diverse geographies, budget sizes, and disciplines. A grant workshop that explains the guidelines is scheduled for October 17, 2006. Deadline to apply for the Advancing the Arts Initiative grant is January 8, 2007. A full description of the Advancing the Arts Initiative, application guidelines and procedures, and details on the grants workshops are available on the CFSV web site at http://www.cfsv.org.

IMLS MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications to the agency’s FY 2007 Museums for America (MFA) grant program. MFA grant awards range from $5,000 and $150,000 and are intended to support projects that strengthen museums as active resources for lifelong learning and that foster active partnerships with their respective communities. MFA grants can be allocated to ongoing museum activities, research, planning, new activities and equipment purchases. Deadline to apply is November 15, 2006. The application and guidelines are available on the IMLS Web site at: http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/forAmerica.shtm. Descriptions of FY 2006 grant projects are available on the IMLS Web site at: http://www.imls.gov/results.asp?year=11&program=1052&description=on&sort=year. FY 2007 is also the first year that MFA applicants can submit their applications online through Grants.gov. Instructions are available at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grantsgov/mfa07.shtm.

METLIFE FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP FOR INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING GRANTS DUE OCTOBER 20
The MetLife Foundation has created a new initiative entitled Partnership for Intergenerational Learning for science and technology museums. In 2006, under this program, MetLife Foundation expects to award grants totaling $1 million. Projects should aim to reach large numbers of people of all ages in a cost-effective way and engage them in the excitement of learning. Collaboration and partnership with other organizations is a plus. Eligible applicants include U.S. science and technology museums that meet the following requirements: in existence for at least five years; member of Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC); and, a nonprofit organization. Deadline to apply is October 20, 2006. For detailed information, see http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0,4132,P291,00.html#museum_i.

Get the Word Out in CAM e-News!
Please email the CAM office at editor@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.