The Board Development Committee reported its progress on a self-assessment instrument that would be used every two years to orient and guide the board's performance. Approved the Nominating Committee's slate of candidates for the 1999 board of directors election. The board will review similar policies outside the field for comparison. For now, to increase voter response, biographies of each candidate will be disseminated to the membership. Reviewed financial report.
Growth is projected in all categories of membership.
The need to address the issue of institutional dues that are not at a fair-share level was established as well as the need to devise a financial strategy for the next five years. A proposal will be presented at the board meeting in Cleveland, April 24. Every year on or near May 18, museums around the world celebrate International Museum Day. The International Museum Day Resource Guide , an AAM Technical Information Service publication provides valuable sample program ideas and resources for preparing for this yearly annual celebration. Other benefits of the united department include an increased ability to clarify, disseminate, and promote current standards and best practices in the field, and more opportunities to provide tools, support, and leadership to assist museums.