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Megan Dietz posted a reply on Re: Agriculture & Cattle-related exhibit content
Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022 at 3:23 PM
Said: Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is a huge museum just outside Manitowoc, Wisconsin. They have things for kids of all ages, so would highly recommend reaching out to them for ideas. I don't have a name to give you, but their ...
Shelby Koninckx posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022 at 3:13 PM
Agriculture & Cattle-related exhibit content
We are looking into a collaboration with our local Farm Bureau for sponsorship of our existing "Farm to Table" exhibit (tractor, plow, farmer's market stand and kitchen). They'd like to also fund a new addition to the area, such as a flip-to-see board with a focus on cattle production (which is a big focus of regional agriculture). Our audience skews younger (2-6 years old), so we are curious about ideas for age-appropriate ways to incorporate information about beef, cattle, etc. Does an...
Jon Dor posted a reply on Re: Re-checking Backgrounds on Employees/Volunt...
Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022 at 2:46 PM
Said: We have approximately 50 employees and we typically have 200+ volunteers every year. We do run a full background check on all new employees, and our insurance requires us to check all employees and volunteers against the national ...
Ann Doyle posted a reply on Re: Re-checking Backgrounds on Employees/Volunt...
Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022 at 2:29 PM
Said: Hi Britt, at the beginning of each year, we check all existing and new (1) board and committee members, (2) staff, (3) interns and (4) volunteers.
Britt Thomas posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022 at 2:23 PM
Re-checking Backgrounds on Employees/Volunteers
Curious to know if other museums re-check the backgrounds on their current employees or volunteers on a regular cycle. Does anyone have a protocol they follow for direct care providers (camp counselors) vs admin staff? We are updating our policies and would like to know how this is handled across the field. Thanks!
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