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MUSEUMS ADVOCACY DAY February 25–26, 2019 in Washington, DC MUSEUMS ADVOCACY DAY February 25–26, 2019 in Washington, DC Advocate Handbook www.aam-us.org/advocacy Facing Change: Advancing Museum Board Diversity & Inclusion Systemic change is vital to long-term genuine progress—as is inclusive leadership at all levels of an organization. The American Alliance of Museums’ new initiative will ignite systemic change across the museum sector by focusing on leadership engagement, the most significant predictor of an organization’s diversity and inclusion effectiveness. Major program components include: • Fieldwide standards and programs to advance excellence in diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion, based on AAM’s Continuum of Excellence—including the field’s prestigious accreditation program that has served as a pillar and guidepost for the museum field for nearly 50 years • Inclusive leadership development for 50 museums in five to- be-selected cities across the US, supported by senior fellows to be named by the Alliance and culminating in the development and implementation of sustainable inclusion plans tailored to the needs of each museum • Online resource center for inclusive museum governance, with case studies, sample documents, and custom content for thousands of museums • Board matching support to connect individuals interested in serving on museum boards with museums seeking new perspectives and talents on their board Sign up to be among the first to hear about AAM’s DEAI news and announcements. https://mailchi.mp/aam-us.org/deai-news For more information and resources about Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion visit: https://www.aam-us.org/deai This initiative is generously supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Alice L. Walton Foundation, and Ford Foundation February 25, 2019 Dear museum advocate, Welcome! Thank you for participating in the 11th annual Museums Advocacy Day. Today, you join thousands of advocates who have participated in Museums Advocacy Day since 2009. Our efforts have consistently grown congressional support for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) funding in both the House and the Senate and on both sides of the aisle. I’m proud to say that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and OMS have received budget increases in each of the last two years—and, last year, IMLS was reauthorized for another six years, thanks to museum advocates’ efforts helping legislators appreciate the vital role museums play in their communities. With 111 new senators and representatives, growing political divides, and tightening budgets, it is a critical time to tell our stories. Together, along with thousands of museum supporters across the country using our online tools to advocate from home, we will help our elected leaders recognize the value of museums by: Making the case that museums are economic engines, supporting 726,000 jobs and generating $50 billion in economic activity and another $12 billion in tax revenue per year. Helping legislators understand the importance of charitable giving and tax policy to museums. Telling the story of how museums spend $2 billion on educational programming each year, provide professional development to teachers, help teach the local curriculum, play an integral role in home-schooling, and provide critical learning resources for P–12 students. Making the case that grants by federal agencies—and federal funds distributed locally by state arts agencies and state humanities councils—make a tremendous impact in every state, and that federal funding to museums spurs additional giving from the private sector. Please help me thank our allies in this important work, including national affiliate organizations, regional and state museum associations, and corporate partners who shared their wisdom, enthusiasm, and financial support to make Museums Advocacy Day a success. In addition, the AAM board of directors and incredible staff have worked hard for the last year to make this event—and our year-round advocacy efforts—possible. Finally, thank you for your participation—and your ongoing efforts to advocate on the federal, state, and local levels throughout the year. There is no Alliance—or Museums Advocacy Day—without you! With gratitude, Laura L. Lott President & CEO American Alliance of Museums | 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 1005 | Arlington, VA 22202 | T 202.289.1818 | F 202.289.6578 | www.aam-us.org Table of Contents Program Legislative Agenda • Issues at a Glance • IMLS Reauthorization • IMLS Office of Museum Services Funding • Tax Policy • Elementary and Secondary Education • Higher Education • National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) • National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) • Science Engagement and STEM Education • Historic Preservation • Shutdown Prevention and Economic Impact Museum Facts • Museum Facts • Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion • Ethics and Best Practices in Museums Congressional Contact Info & Key Committee Lists • U.S. Representatives • U.S. Senators • House Appropriations Committee • Senate Appropriations Committee • House Education and Labor Committee • Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee • House Ways and Means Committee • Senate Finance Committee Congress’ Legislative Record • Guide to the Legislative Record • House of Representatives • Senate Attendee List Logistics & General Information • Hotel Information • Capitol Hill Events and Information • Near the Washington Plaza Hotel • Contact Information • Tips for Meeting with Elected Officials • Ten Rules for Engagement About the Alliance • Overview of Alliance Programs, Initiatives & Resources • 2019 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo Save-the-Date MUSEUMS ADVOCACY DAY 2019 PROGRAM (as of 2/5/2019) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration and Materials Pick Up Washington Plaza Hotel (10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Legislative Study Hall (Optional Program) Washington Plaza Hotel Get help researching and learning about your legislators and how their work relates to museums. Featuring Barry Szczesny, Director, Government Relations and Public Policy 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Student Advocates Meeting (Optional Program) Washington Plaza Hotel We invite our student advocates and program representatives to join us for a special briefing. Featuring: - Andy Finch, Director of Policy, Association of Art Museum Directors - Lori Kartchner, Programs Associate, Museum Collections, The George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum - Allison Marsh, PhD, Co-Director, Ann Johnson Institute for STS and Coordinator, Public History Program, University of South Carolina 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Advocate Welcome & Networking Reception Washington Plaza Hotel We hope you’ll join us for light refreshments immediately following the optional programs. Come network with your fellow advocates and kick off Museums Advocacy Day 2019! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Registration and Networking Breakfast Washington Plaza Hotel Get caffeinated and grab some nourishment while networking with advocates from around the country. 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM Welcome and Orientation Washington Plaza Hotel Featuring Kevin Russell, Practice Manager, Blackbaud 8:40 AM –8:50 AM Why We’re Here and What’s at Stake in 2019 Washington Plaza Hotel AAM President and CEO Laura Lott welcomes advocates from around the nation. 8:50 AM – 9:00 PM Inside the National Science Foundation Washington Plaza Hotel An overview of the directorate’s programs and initiatives, and how it supports museums. Featuring Karen Marrongelle, Head of Directorate for Education and Human Resources, NSF 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Meet National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman Washington Plaza Hotel Jon Peede An overview of the agency’s programs and initiatives, and how it supports museums. 9:10 AM – 9:20 AM Inside the National Park Service Washington Plaza Hotel An overview of the agency’s programs and initiatives, and how it supports museums. Featuring Megan Brown, Chief, State, Tribal, Local Plans & Grants Division, National Park Service 9:20 AM – 9:30 AM Meet Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Washington Plaza Hotel Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew An overview of the agency’s programs and initiatives, and how it supports museums. 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Networking Break 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM Concurrent Sessions Washington Plaza Hotel OPTION A: Advocacy Essentials GRAND Ballroom Get expert advice on being your best advocate for museums from the Advocacy Guru Stephanie Vance of Advocacy Associates. This session will prepare you to be successful in visiting congressional offices and helping you navigate Capitol Hill. We’ll cover what to expect, how to approach the day, and how to follow up. Ideal for first-time attendees or anyone interested in a refresher. OPTION B: Building the Future of Education: Where Are We and Where Do We Want to Go? NATIONAL Ballroom Featuring: - Elizabeth Merritt, Vice President, Strategic Foresight & Founding Director, Center for the Future of Museums - Loredana Valtierra, House Education and Labor Committee Majority Staff 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Networking Break 10:45 AM – 10:55 AM Meet National Endowment for the Arts Chairman, Washington Plaza Hotel Mary Anne Carter An overview of the agency’s programs and initiatives, and how it supports museums. 10:55 AM – 11:10 AM Making the Case for Museums – A Chief of Staff’s Perspective Washington Plaza Hotel Featuring Kimberly Rudolph, Chief of Staff, Representative Andre D. Carson (D-IN) 11:10 AM – 11:25 AM Making the Case: Leveraging Twitter for Advocacy Washington Plaza Hotel Featuring Neal Denton,
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