Events

The following events are sponsored by the NEOIMC and are open only to members of NEOIMC. Events sponsored by member institutions can be found on the web by following the links to the members own web sites. 

January 16, 2024 - Sokol Greater Cleveland Czech Cultural Center Museum and Library

April 16, 2024 -  Summit County Historical Society

July 16, 2024 - Middlefield Township Historical Society

October 15, 2024 - Historic Kirtland

January 14, 2025 - Dunham Tavern

April 15, 2025 - Western Reserve Fire Museum 

July 15, 2025 - Painesville RR Museum

October 21, 2025 - TBD

Members will be receiving flyers and registration forms in the mail for the events listed above. 

24 fall wkshp.pdf

“Welcoming Children to Your Museum”

Presented by NEOIMC Board members:

Catherine Flament

President of the Bay Village Historical Society; Curator & Archivist

Janet Caldwell

Retired Director/curator emerita, Bedford Historical Society

Meeting Room at the CCPL Independence Public Library

How are you serving our younger generations? Let’s discuss strategies that bring our children through the doors. This

seminar will review developmental levels of childhood and plan strategies that can enrich a child’s visit. How does an

exhibit appeal to all visitors of any age? How to get staff and volunteers on board when designing a program specifically

for children? From school tours, scout tours, home schoolers and summer camps to a family visiting during open hours,

our facilities should be welcoming to everyone. Do you have a success story? Let’s share ideas.

Thursday November 14, 2024

2:00pm-4:30pm

Meeting Room at the CCPL Independence Public Library

Meeting Room at the CCPL Independence Public Library

6361 Selig Dr. Independence OH 44131

Coffee and bakery will be provided.

Class size is limited to 40 people. Please make checks payable to NEOIMC

Please register by November 7th. $10/pp

RSVP with check made payable to NEOIMC. Send to: Janet Caldwell 166 Bexley Dr. Bedford OH 44146

Additional information? 440 525-1156 caldconsult@ameritech.net

spring 24 seminar.pdf

Spring 2024 Seminar

“Learn how to prepare a speech to promote your nonprofit – because YOU are your organization’s BEST marketing tool!”

Presented by

Rebecca McFarland

Rebecca serves on several committees impacting Cleveland as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Cleveland Police Historical Society and Museum and is on the Board of Trustees of the NEOIMC.

Thursday April 11, 2024

1:00-3:00pm

Meeting Room at the CCPL Independence Public Library

6361 Selig Dr. Independence OH 44131

Public speaking isn’t easy for everyone. In fact, most people avoid it at all costs – but you don’t need to! This seminar will help you comfortably prepare a program that you can take to other local groups to share the highlights of your museum.

You’ll even learn that you can use this amazing marketing technique without speaking in front of a group. Honest!

There are quite a few community groups anxious to find speakers for their guests. That speaker can be you! At no charge to your museum’s budget, you can attend those group’s meetings and share all the great reasons why people will want to come to your facility – and bring their friends and family.

Join us and you’ll walk away an expert at public speaking – ok, maybe not, but you’ll certainly leave with a variety of tips to share your collections and a virtual tour with anyone and everyone!

Selig Dr. is off Rt. 21 about 1 mile south of the intersection of Rte. 21 and Rockside Rd. The Meeting Room is on the ground floor to the left upon entering.

Coffee and bakery will be provided.

Class size is limited to 30 people. Please register by April 4th $10/pp

Archives and Libraries: A Treasure Trove of Resources

Thursday, April 8

In this workshop, you’ll learn more about accessing the history resources available at county archives and local libraries. These community treasures can help you research the people, places and things that make each of our community’s special.