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Raquel Fernandez-Earns posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2021 at 5:10 PM
Developing and Maintaining a Board of Directors for a Start Up Museum
I'm wondering if anyone can provide suggestions and/or reading resources regarding the make-up of a children's museum's Board of Directors. What types of professions/backgrounds make for a well-rounded board? What is the best way to recruit/interview board members? We are in a relatively small rural area. Thank you.
Kelly Marks posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Child Protection Policies
Hi all,
Our museum has a child protection policy and training in place for when children are in our care (summer camps, classes, workshops, etc), but we were wondering if there are any institutions that have procedures around what to do if you may have concerns about children in someone else's care while they are on your campus. We had an issue recently with adults who were exhibiting some worrying behavior with a child (assumed to be their own). Does anyone have any guidanc...
Our museum has a child protection policy and training in place for when children are in our care (summer camps, classes, workshops, etc), but we were wondering if there are any institutions that have procedures around what to do if you may have concerns about children in someone else's care while they are on your campus. We had an issue recently with adults who were exhibiting some worrying behavior with a child (assumed to be their own). Does anyone have any guidanc...
Véronique Sauvé posted a reply on Re: Exhibit Rental Contracts
Monday, Oct 18, 2021 at 4:09 PM
Said: Hi Kaitlyn, We'd be happy to share contract examples with you! Feel free to send me an email vero@loodoexhibits.com.
Carolyn Volz posted a reply on Re: COVID and the School Group Visits
Friday, Oct 15, 2021 at 4:49 PM
Said: Hi Everyone,Thank you all so much for your excellent help and suggestions. This is such a tricky time for and we're exploring every option to keep all safe. Again, many thanks!Carolyn
Kim Gehring-Cook posted a reply on Re: COVID and the School Group Visits
Friday, Oct 15, 2021 at 10:05 AM
Said: Perhaps instead of taking the temperatures of all the students at the museum, you require the school to do it prior to the students arriving for the field trip. That way, any student with a fever is "caught" prior to getting on the bus,...
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