**President’s July 2018 message** Dear valued members of ARCS, On behalf of ARCS, thank you for being part of this wonderful community. Through your support, we have had our best year yet.
ARCS is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Tecker International (https://www.tecker.com/), a leading international association consultant, to develop a research-based strategic plan to better serve you. We need your input on what you would like to see from ARCS in the future - and you will soon receive a survey from us asking for your feedback. In the meantime, please feel free to send me an email with your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions at i...@arcsinfo.org. Have you considered becoming a mentor? We continue to collaborate with AAM-Collections Stewardship on our mentorship program, providing a unique opportunity for professional growth. The next application round will be in November. You can find out more on our website ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/registrars-and-collections-specialists-mentoring-program). We hope you will consider supporting our field! We hope you have found deep value in connecting with your peers in the field. So far in 2018 you have joined us for successful networking socials in Baltimore, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, and Houston. Keep an eye out for upcoming networking events this fall! We are also full speed ahead with planning our next conference in Philadelphia, November 7-9, 2019. ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference) We will be seeking your conference session proposals in the fall. Again, thank you for your continued support. This last fiscal year ARCS grew to over 1,500 members in 34 countries. This is the largest ARCS membership to date. As we continue to grow, our community of registrars and collections specialists will strengthen. I hope to hear from all of you in 2018. Thank you again, Danielle Hall Bennett ARCS President **Reminder – Webinar on Successful Implementation of Vibration Control During Museum Construction Projects** Registration is open for this free one-hour webinar on July 31, 2018. Leading experts will explain the effects of vibrations on humans, buildings, and artwork. Then, a scientific methodology for vibration control that has been successfully implemented during several recent museum construction projects will be outlined. Feedback on how the methodology worked will be provided by a conservator and collections specialist who oversaw the process. Practical examples, photographs, and data will be provided. There will be plenty of time for your questions during the presentation. Professional development hours are also available for your participation. More information and a registration link can be found here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1259/0/arcs-wje-successful-implementation-of-vibration-control-during-museum-construction-projects **Catch Up on #ARCSChat** Did you miss the June #ARCSChat on Legal Issues in Museum Administration with guest Anne Young? You can easily follow the conversation on Twitter Moments-https://twitter.com/i/moments/1004835427692548097 **New Mailing Address** ARCS has a new mailing address: Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists 1440 W. Taylor Street #451 Chicago, IL 60607 **Important Dates** -July 31, 2018 Vibration During Museum Construction Webinar- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1259/0/arcs-wje-successful-implementation-of-vibration-control-during-museum-construction-projects _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
