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MRC
MRC History
The Midwest Registrars Committee (MRC) is affiliated with the Registrars Committee, American Association of Museums (RC-AAM) and with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). The MRC formed in 1978 to provide a forum for the exchange of information and methods among Registrars and individuals in related work fields in order to foster professional growth. Our goal remains to establish an atmosphere of mutual aid and cooperation among Registrars in the Midwest region and to enhance the development of professional practices in the field through networking, publications, support of regional workshops and other means. Starting its 30th year, the MRC continually changes to meet the daily concerns of its members and to plan for the future.
The Midwest Registrars Committee (MRC) is affiliated with the Registrars Committee, American Association of Museums (RC-AAM) and with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). The MRC formed in 1978 to provide a forum for the exchange of information and methods among Registrars and individuals in related work fields in order to foster professional growth. Our goal remains to establish an atmosphere of mutual aid and cooperation among Registrars in the Midwest region and to enhance the development of professional practices in the field through networking, publications, support of regional workshops and other means. Starting its 30th year, the MRC continually changes to meet the daily concerns of its members and to plan for the future.
MRC Membership Benefits
Voting membership in the Midwest Registrars Committee is open to those museum professionals who support the objectives of the MRC, who reside in the Midwest region (including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin), and who hold positions such as registrar, collections manager, curator, volunteer, administrator, conservator, corporate registrar, or student.
A non-voting membership is available for individuals who are associated with for-profit organizations such as shipping companies, customs brokers, insurance firms, and other suppliers of materials and services, and individuals who reside outside of the Midwest region.
The membership period covers the calendar year (from January 1 through December 31). Annual dues are $10.00 per year.
Benefits of membership
- The Courier, MRC's quarterly newsletter
- Forms Exchange and Information Clearinghouse
- Professional networking opportunties
- Workshops
- Eligibility for travel stipends to attend annual AMM Conference
- Membership directory
MRC Travel Stipend Application
The Midwest Registrars Committee is offering multiple travel stipends of $750 for members to attend the Association of Midwest Museums annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois on July 24-27, 2011.
The Midwest Registrars Committee is offering multiple travel stipends of $750 for members to attend the Association of Midwest Museums annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois on July 24-27, 2011.
Applicants must be voting members of the Midwest Registrars Committee and work in the Midwest region. Selections will be based on the materials submitted to the Travel Stipend Committee. Recipients are expected to attend the MRC breakfast meeting at AMM and write an article for the MRC Courier newsletter about a session at the meeting.
To apply, please complete the application form and attach the required additional information. Application Deadline is May 15, 2011