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In an effort to gain insight into the thoughts and needs of our constituents as we go forward with our strategic planning, Greater Hudson will be instituting a series of “listening sessions” with stakeholders in the organization and participants in our various programs.
We want to hear from you.
We need to know what you feel you need from a service organization.
Can a statewide service organization provide the types of instruction and information that your institution needs in a timely and financially reasonable manner? How important is it to you to have locally available workshops and person-to-person instruction? Is it important that you know what other organizations in your immediate region are doing or is a statewide reference point of more value? Do you need/want networking opportunities in your immediate area on a regular basis, or do you find it of more value to meet with a larger constituency on an annual basis? What are your primary concerns right now? Will those remain your primary concerns in the future?
We want to hear from you.
We need to know what you feel you need from a service organization.
Can a statewide service organization provide the types of instruction and information that your institution needs in a timely and financially reasonable manner? How important is it to you to have locally available workshops and person-to-person instruction? Is it important that you know what other organizations in your immediate region are doing or is a statewide reference point of more value? Do you need/want networking opportunities in your immediate area on a regular basis, or do you find it of more value to meet with a larger constituency on an annual basis? What are your primary concerns right now? Will those remain your primary concerns in the future?
Over the next few months Greater Hudson will be offering programs on various topics of interest. At the conclusion of the programs we will be holding our listening sessions and hope that you will be able to join us. If you are unable to make it to one of our programs, we invite you to drop in for the listening session.
You do not need to attend the program to attend the listening session. Your opinion will help shape the future direction of GHHN.
Upcoming Listening Sessions
May 21, 2012
Let's Talk About...Proper Storage and Handling of Archival Materials
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Nyack Library
Click here to register for the program
Proper storage and handling can greatly affect the life and health of the books, documents and photographs in your collections. There are many factors that need to be considered when deciding where and how archival collections should be stored. This half-day workshop will highlight the importance of proper storage and handling of archival materials. DHP Regional Coordinator/Archivist Kerry Sclafani will discuss various archival housing options and tips on how to properly store and handle your organization's priceless historical collections.
The Listening Session will begin at 12:30 PM
June 18, 2012
Social Media and Marketing for Historical Organizations
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Marist College
Click here to register for the program
This program is a hands-on workshop focusing on Marketing, Social Media and New Technology. Topics discussed will include how to create a marketing plan; organizations will be able to create their own Facebook, Linkedin, Flickr and Twitter pages during the workshop and we will discuss how to maximize their social marketing functions; how to create a cost effective in-house website via Weebly and WordPress; "Catablogging" to promote public access to collections; how the Hudson River Valley Heritage (HRVH), Hudson River Valley Institute (HRVI) websites can be used as a portals for providing online access to collections.
The Listening Session will begin at 4:00 PM
Following our listening sessions the board will come together again to learn what our constituents believe museum service organizations in New York in general and Greater Hudson in particular should provide. That information will play a critical role in the board’s decisions as we chart the goals and priorities of the organization for the next five years.
You do not need to attend the program to attend the listening session. Your opinion will help shape the future direction of GHHN.
Upcoming Listening Sessions
May 21, 2012
Let's Talk About...Proper Storage and Handling of Archival Materials
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Nyack Library
Click here to register for the program
Proper storage and handling can greatly affect the life and health of the books, documents and photographs in your collections. There are many factors that need to be considered when deciding where and how archival collections should be stored. This half-day workshop will highlight the importance of proper storage and handling of archival materials. DHP Regional Coordinator/Archivist Kerry Sclafani will discuss various archival housing options and tips on how to properly store and handle your organization's priceless historical collections.
The Listening Session will begin at 12:30 PM
June 18, 2012
Social Media and Marketing for Historical Organizations
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Marist College
Click here to register for the program
This program is a hands-on workshop focusing on Marketing, Social Media and New Technology. Topics discussed will include how to create a marketing plan; organizations will be able to create their own Facebook, Linkedin, Flickr and Twitter pages during the workshop and we will discuss how to maximize their social marketing functions; how to create a cost effective in-house website via Weebly and WordPress; "Catablogging" to promote public access to collections; how the Hudson River Valley Heritage (HRVH), Hudson River Valley Institute (HRVI) websites can be used as a portals for providing online access to collections.
The Listening Session will begin at 4:00 PM
Following our listening sessions the board will come together again to learn what our constituents believe museum service organizations in New York in general and Greater Hudson in particular should provide. That information will play a critical role in the board’s decisions as we chart the goals and priorities of the organization for the next five years.
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