Networks are regionally-defined groupings of MAS member museums. Each is unique with its own, individual identity and ways of working. Networks meet regularly to share information & ideas, discuss issues & concerns and work together on joint projects. Each Network appoints a volunteer Networker to coordinate its activities and provide a liaison with MAS staff and Board. Networks are a valuable members’ group within the Association and have become an increasingly important vehicle for consultation for both MAS Board and staff.

The key roles for the Networks are:

a)	to facilitate communications between:
	- MAS Board & staff and Network members - Networks - museums within a Network
and
b)	to facilitate collective activities and projects within individual networks

The Skill Development Program is a network-based training opportunity designed to increase knowledge and build on skills introduced in the Certificate in Community Museums Studies program. Each Network works with MAS staff to ensure the Skill Development workshop meets the training needs of their members.

Network Grants
Network Operating grants of up to $500.00 are available annually to active networks to help offset the operational cost of the network.

Networks are eligible to apply for Network Project grants to support joint projects on a cost-sharing basis.

Networks 2004-2005
Last Touch Museums Network
Wes Bailey - Cupar & District Heritage Museum

Moose Jaw Museum Network
Nancy Dougherty - Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery
and
Katherine Fitton - Western Development Museum

North East Museums Network
Lorraine Waskowic - Prairie River Museum

North West Museums Network
Gwen Zweifel - Frenchman Butte Museum

Parklands Museums Network
Marilyn Sparrowhawk - Esterhazy Community Museum

Prairie Trails Museums Network
Lydia Mathies - Herbert CPR Stantion
and
Delores Lansdall - Morse Museum & Cultural Centre

Qu’Appelle Valley Museums Network
Bob Dougherty - Fort Qu’Appelle Museum

Quill Plains Museums Network
Deanna Sitter-Danku - Wakaw Heritage Museum

Seneca Root Regional Museums Association
Vivian Anfinson - Fort Pelly Livingstone Museum

South Central Museums Association
Audrey Tate - Mossbank & District Museum
and
Betty Thomson - Wood Mountain Rodeo/Ranch Museum

South East Museums Network
Delores Cutler - Rusty Relics Museum, Carlyle
and
Helen Mamer - Allie Griffin Art Gallery, Weyburn

West Central Museums Network
Crystal Craig - Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre, Herschel

Staff

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