Call for Session Proposals 2014 AASLH Annual Meeting
St. Paul, MN September 17-20, 2014 Proposals Due: November 15, 2013
Dear Colleagues:
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) will present its 2014 annual meeting in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 17-20, 2014. Our theme is Greater than the Sum of Our Parts. Nothing can replace the opportunities that arise when you intersect with people who come together around common goals and interests — good history and good times. In 2014, the AASLH Annual Meeting in St. Paul enables us to explore ways to be “greater than the sum of our parts.”
Minneapolis and St. Paul, the “Twin Cities,” developed to meet different needs. St. Paul grew as the state capital and the port at the head of navigation on the Mississippi, while Minneapolis developed around the industrially powerful and majestic Falls of St. Anthony. Minneapolis and St. Paul complement one another just as so many historical organizations across the country do today. Their historic partnership — and occasional good-natured ribbing — serves as a vibrant example of how strategic networks of complementary efforts benefit everyone.
In the spirit of coming together to grow capacities, AASLH is pleased to welcome the Association of Tribal Libraries, Archives, and Museums (ATALM) to our 2014 meeting. We are excited about the opportunity to learn from one another, forge new relationships, and explore new partnerships. We want to hear how you have capitalized on a successful collaboration or learned from disappointing partnerships. We want to know how you have built strategic networks among peers and with others in your communities to achieve more than what would have been possible individually. And we will look at existing opportunities and upcoming initiatives in the field to maximize resources and demonstrate our collective impact. From the simplest partner program to a highly coordinated advocacy, marketing, or joint-fundraising effort, your organization can recognize and prepare for a big win for history and cultural heritage.
The Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul is cosmopolitan at its heart, and small town throughout. Rather than identical twins, they are a family of cities, towns, neighborhoods, all with their own individual culture, each contributing to a common purpose. The Mississippi, Minnesota, Rum, and St. Croix rivers unite the region, connecting many small cities with authentic main streets and rich, compelling history into a strong network that has created an amazing place to live, work, and make history. It is a place where critically-acclaimed museums, architecture, historic sites, restaurants, and shows mesh with the natural beauty of lakes, rivers, trails, and parks. The region also offers a variety of shopping experiences, from distinctive boutiques to the greatest of all malls: the Mall of America.
Take a paddleboat on the mighty Mississippi and observe “Bdote” considered to be the center of Dakota spirituality. Visit Historic Fort Snelling, one of the state’s 25 national historic landmarks. From Mill City Museum to the Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life, the Twin Cities metropolitan area offers something for everyone.
Come see why History Matters in Minnesota, and how working together makes it matter even more. We look forward to seeing you in St. Paul September 17-20, 2014!
In the spirit of this theme, the Program Committee seeks proposals that meet one or more of these seven goals:
1. Share strategies for building sustainable networks that enhance resources and community impact
2. Analyze a collaboration that met, exceeded, or fell short of expectations and share lessons learned
3. Leverage local, national, and international initiatives and anniversaries to generate renewable partnerships and audiences.
4. Illustrate marketing and fundraising strategies—especially those that involved partner organizations and can be scaled or replicated
5. Encourage community involvement and interest in our work
6. Connect personal and community histories to larger themes and current concerns
7. Demonstrate successful advocacy at the local, state, and national level
Preference is given to proposals that center on truly collaborative, innovative, replicable efforts that respond to this year’s theme. Equal consideration will be given to proposals that address successful or unsuccessful efforts so long as the analysis of the effort is thoughtful and offers important lessons.
In crafting your proposal, be sure to articulate how your effort:
· Added value to your community
· Enhanced your organization’s ability to carry out its mission
· Could be sustained or improved upon if and when it is repeated
· Could be scaled or replicated at organizations of different means and sizes
· Addressed internal and external factors affecting your institution
· Was evaluated or assessed to measure impact
· Utilized new technology and media or existing media and technology in a new way
· Could be improved upon if and when it is repeated
· Highlighted diversity in any form inherent to your organization, partnerships, and community
Proposals must be submitted on a Call for Proposals form, following the guidelines contained therein. Incomplete forms will not be considered. You may submit your completed proposal form via email, fax, or mail. To obtain a copy in Microsoft Word to complete and submit via email, send a message to . For more information or to download a version of the form in Microsoft Word, visit http://on.aaslh.org/AASLH2014 or contact Bethany Hawkins at or by phone at 615-320-3203.
Sincerely,
Erin Carlson Mast 2014 Annual Meeting Program Chair and
Executive Director, President Lincoln's Cottage, A Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
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Call for Session Proposals 2014 AASLH Annual Meeting
St. Paul, MN September 17-20, 2014 Proposals Due: November 15, 2013
1) Select a Topic: AASLH meetings are an effective way to share your ideas or challenges while encouraging discussion of significant issues among your colleagues. Session topics should respond to this year’s theme and one or more of the seven goals listed above.
2) Choose a Format: There are five different formats for AASLH annual meeting sessions. Select the one that best fits your session goals and/or method of presentation.
Roundtable· Addresses a specific issue
· Led by one or two persons (including a chairperson)
· Informal group discussion
· Highly participatory / Point/Counterpoint
· Addresses a current issue or hot topic in the field
· Two speakers with opposing viewpoints
· Lively debate
· Ample time for audience discussion
Lab
· Hands-on activity
· Less formal than a workshop
· Approximately 2-3 hours including transportation time
· AASLH charges for Labs
· Instructors contribute their time
· Typically occurs offsite at a history institution / Workshop
· Instructor-led
· Scheduled for full- or half-day Wednesday or Saturday
· AASLH charges for Workshops
· Instructors contribute their time
· Proposal should specify the skills to be taught and instructional methods to be used
Panel
· Examines historical or professional problems/issues
· One chair (who may serve as a speaker) and up to three panelists
· Panelists often provide contrasting perspectives
· Ample time for questions and answers
3) Select Your Chair and Presenters. Most sessions include one chairperson and up to three presenters. (If more than three presenters are listed, the program committee may accept the session but will remove panelists as it deems appropriate.) Note: No individual may serve in more than two sessions for the duration of the conference. Sessions must have a chairperson who:
· Is responsible for the organization and management of the session (including logistics, requests for materials and equipment, communication with participants and AASLH staff)
· Leads the session onsite
· Makes sure all presenters register for the annual meeting
· Is affiliated with an AASLH institutional member OR is an individual member
4) Complete a Session Proposal Form. Proposals must include a:
· Completed proposal form (below)
· List that identifies presenters
· 250-word abstract that outlines: the session’s core issues, relevance to the annual meeting theme, significance to the field, and summarizes the main points to be covered.
· 50-word session description for the program book
5) Submit your Proposal: Submit your proposal to Bethany Hawkins at AASLH via email, fax, or mail by November 15, 2013 to Session chairs will be notified of their proposal’s status by February 28, 2014.
6) Registration Fees and Cost: Chairs and panelists must register for the annual meeting for the day on which they speak and will receive complimentary registration for that day only. Speakers are encouraged to take advantage of their attendance and register for the full meeting. Discounts are not given for full meeting registration. AASLH does not pay travel costs or honoraria for any session chairs or panelists.
7) Scheduled Sessions: AASLH planning staff will assign all session times and dates. Submission of a proposal indicates your willingness to accept the schedule as assigned. You may submit a request for a specific date or time; however, we cannot guarantee that we can honor all requests.
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Call for Session Proposals 2014 AASLH Annual Meeting
St. Paul, MN September 17-20, 2014 Proposals Due: November 15, 2013
Session Title:This session addresses issues related to the following StEPs standards sections:
Please rank your top 3 in order. / ___ Section 1: Mission, Vision, Governance (including Ethics and Support Groups)
___ Section 2: Audience (including Marketing/PR, Visitor Research/Services, Community Relations)
___ Section 3: Interpretation (including Programs, Exhibitions, Publications)
___ Section 4: Collections (including Emergency Preparedness)
___ Section 5: Historic Structures and Landscapes (including Access and Safety)
___ Section 6: Management (including Finance, Fundraising, Facility Care, Safety, Institutional Planning)
What is your target audience of history professionals? / ___ Administration (Finance, Marketing, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising, etc.)
___ Archivists/Librarians
___ Collections (Preservation/ Conservation, Collection Management, Curator, etc.)
___ Directors/CEOs
___ Faculty
___ Programming (Education, Exhibitions, Public Programming, etc.)
___ Publication professionals
___ Other: ______
Format of Session (check one):
See page 3 of the Call for Proposals form for definition of each category / ___ Roundtable
___ Point/Counterpoint
___ Panel / ___ Lab
___ Workshop
___ Full day or ___ Half day
___ Enrollment limit
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Call for Session Proposals 2014 AASLH Annual Meeting
St. Paul, MN September 17-20, 2014 Proposals Due: November 15, 2013
Abstract (250 words or less): The abstract should address the following:· Session’s core issues
· Relevance to the 2014 theme
· Significance to the field
· Summary of main points
Session Description (50-words or less) The description will market your session to the intended audience. This is the text that conference participants will use to decide whether or not to attend this session. Address how your session is different from others on a similar topic? What will the take away be for participants? If session is accepted, a version of this will be printed in the annual meeting program guide. Please do not use bullet points.
What are your primary objectives for this session? As a result of this session, what knowledge or understanding will participants have gained? Minimum of two, maximum of three / Finish this statement. At the conclusion of the session, participants will:
Session Chair Name:
Title:
Institution:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Check One: / ____ Chair will moderate only.
____ Chair will moderate and serve as speaker
Describe chair’s credentials/background and what chair brings to the session Limit 125 words
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Call for Session Proposals 2014 AASLH Annual Meeting
St. Paul, MN September 17-20, 2014 Proposals Due: November 15, 2013
Other session participants: (Please fully list all participants including addresses, phone, e-mail, etc. Failure to submit complete information may mean the Program Committee might not accept your proposal.)
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Call for Session Proposals 2014 AASLH Annual Meeting
St. Paul, MN September 17-20, 2014 Proposals Due: November 15, 2013
Presenter 1
Name:Title:
Institution:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Describe speaker’s credentials/background and what speaker brings to the session Limit 125 words
Presenter 2
Name:Title:
Institution:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Describe speaker’s credentials/background and what speaker brings to the session Limit 125 words
Presenter 3
Name:Title:
Institution:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Describe speaker’s credentials/background and what speaker brings to the session Limit 125 words
Session Proposal Submitted by:
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Call for Session Proposals 2014 AASLH Annual Meeting
St. Paul, MN September 17-20, 2014 Proposals Due: November 15, 2013
Name:Title:
Institution:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Return this completed session proposal form, the description, abstract, and presenter information for the chair and panelists to the address listed below. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
Deadline November 15, 2013
Submit Proposals To:
Bethany Hawkins
AASLH
1717 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-320-3203
Fax: 615-327-9013
Email:
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Call for Session Proposals 2014 AASLH Annual Meeting
St. Paul, MN September 17-20, 2014 Proposals Due: November 15, 2013
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