Some interesting news from our museum colleagues list that may be of 
interest to AAO members.
Iona McCraith, Preservation Consultant

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cathy Blackbourn" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Cc: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 1:05 PM
Subject: [onmuse-l] FedEx offering Regional Art Shuttle Service


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| >The following promotional material from FedEx may be of interest:
| >
| >
| >Introducing the new Regional Art Shuttle Service from FedEx Custom 
Critical.
| >
| >Beginning Monday, 22 June, we will be launching our latest addition
| >to our
| 
 ><http://www.fedex.com/us/services/customcritical/markets_industries/art.html>Art
| >and Museum Transportation Services.
| >
| >A temperature-controlled, air-ride truck will run a round-trip
| >between Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.  The service includes the
| >pick-up and delivery of your artwork and exhibitions by experienced
| >drivers with the same commitment to quality as our Exclusive-Use
| >White Glove Services.
| >
| >Schedule:
| >Monday: Toronto Pick-ups
| >Tuesday: Ottawa Pick-ups and Deliveries
| >Wednesday: Montreal Pick-ups and Deliveries
| >Thursday: Ottawa Pick-ups and Deliveries
| >Friday: Final Deliveries in Toronto
| >*This route will be offered once per month, but may increase as
| >business levels dictate.
| >
| >All pick-ups and deliveries will occur between the hours of 9:00am
| >and 4:00pm Eastern.
| >
| >Rates:
| >Rates are determined by the quantity, size and weight the items
| >shipped.  One standard position is based on 48"x40" up to 60" high
| >and 2000lbs.  Rates are reduced for pieces smaller than a standard
| >position.  There are additional charges for pieces that are
| >over-dimensional or heavier than 2000lbs.
| >
| >The minimum rate between any two locations is $99.00 (CAN).
| >
| >All shipments will be subject a Fuel Surcharge, which is updated weekly.
| >
| >Call us for a quote:
| >To get a quote for our new Art Shuttle Service, call 877.504.1857
| >today and ask for Mark Krisher or Alex Hoopes.  We will be standing
| >by to give a quote for your specific need.  You can also request a
| >quote via email
| >at<mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] or
| ><mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]
| >
| >Since this is a new service, FedEx Custom Critical is looking for
| >your feedback.  We are willing to modify this new service based on
| >customer needs, so feel free to let us know what you are looking for
| >in a shuttle service.
| >
| >Thanks for the opportunity to earn your business.
| >
| >Mark Krisher
| >Temp - Assure Services / Inside Sales
| >FedEx Custom Critical
| >Phone:  234.310.3946 / 877.504.1857
| >Fax 234.310.4152
| ><mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]
| >24/7 Customer Service 800.762.3787
| >
|
| Cathy Blackbourn
| Professional Development Program Manager
| Ontario Museum Association
|
| 519-571-1576  tel
| 519-571-9890  fax
|
| The 2009 Certificate in Museum Studies schedule is available on the
| OMA website. Please note the rescheduling of the 2009/2010 CMS "Care
| of Collections" course. Coming soon a new resource "Building
| Responsive Museums: A Discussion Framework".
|
| Don't forget to visit the Ontario Museum Association
| website  www.museumsontario.com regularly to find out what's new in
| advocacy and other museum issues, download tip sheets and other
| useful information shared by your colleagues, check current job
| postings and learning opportunities.
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