WFFMM-NAAM Conference 2022: Full Schedule

All sessions and times subject to change

6:00pm EST

Welcome Cocktail Reception

The Welcome Cocktail Reception will be held at the Hyatt House on Tuesday November 8, 2021. Early conference check-in for conference attendees will be available during the reception.

Address: 1345 5th Avenue South, Naples, Florida, United States, 34102

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Tuesday November 8, 2022 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Hyatt House

Event

7:00am EST

Breakfast at Hyatt

Wednesday November 9, 2022 7:00am - 8:15am EST
Hyatt House

Breakfast

8:30am EST

Board Shuttle from Hyatt House to Revs Institute

Boarding will be begin promptly at 8:30 am.

Wednesday November 9, 2022 8:30am - 8:30am EST
Hyatt House

Shuttle

9:15am EST

Welcome from WFFMM, NAAM and Revs Institute

Wednesday November 9, 2022 9:15am - 9:45am EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

9:45am EST

Automobile Archaeology and the Museum

Our disposable culture, obsessed with the newest, new thing recycles, reprocesses and recovers unwanted “old” things leaving nothing. Our modern material heritage is literally going up in smoke at waste-to-energy plants. Nothing of our time is being left for future generations to find. An archaeological point of view is the best lens through which to examine the relationship of humans to the making, and use, in the broadest sense, of automobiles. Archaeological evidence, the indicia of particularity impounded in the material fabric of automobiles tells us about the people who used or experienced a particular automobile, as well as the culture and the tenor of the time in which it was used independent of documentation, or even absent documentation. These traces we find in the present are the stuff of archaeology. But the archaeological automobile has a dual nature: it is matter and motion. Like musical instruments, watches or submarines, the automobiles are incomprehensible unless experienced in operation. While “originality of state” is the commonly perceived focus of curation, we can also find vital narratives in the operating automobile as well. Let us also recognize that the automobile is a site human activity as much as any site-based structure. Indeed, the automobile is an archaeological locus, a particular, common, and rich contemporary place. Simultaneously, the automobile can also be an artifact of immense beauty, technical elegance and a repository of all that is great in the human mind and spirit.

Speakers

Miles C. Collier

President, Revs Institute

Miles C. Collier is Founder of Revs Institute®. He has long been an advocate of the automobile as the most significant artifact of the 20th century. His recent landmark book, The Archaeological Automobile, is his testament of this life-long advocacy. Revs Institute houses the remarkable... Read More →

Wednesday November 9, 2022 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

10:45am EST

Operating Session: Bringing Collections to Life I

Just as exercise is good for the soul, it also benefits the historical automobile and helps create dynamic guest experiences. Revs Institute maintains the cars in the collection in operational condition, thereby allowing the preservation of their active nature. This operating session will introduce and demonstrate three cars from very different automotive eras, each with its own unique engineering features and designated purpose. The cars will be introduced and demonstrated outdoors to the extent that our location allows. Please note, this activity will require standing for the length of the session.

Wednesday November 9, 2022 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Parking Lot

Event

10:45am EST

Gallery Tours I

Docents will lead attendees through the galleries. The docents at the Revs Institute are seasoned volunteers who have undergone a rigorous training program that provides them with knowledge of not only the vehicles themselves, but the history of the people and the companies that created them. Training is comprised of four distinct components: classroom instruction, vehicle specific study, tour shadowing, and peer evaluation. Utilizing this intensive training, docents guide you through the collection’s four thematic galleries (Automobility, Vitesse, Revs, and Porsche) weaving together each vehicle’s individuality, societal impact, and historical importance; thus bringing the collection to life.

Wednesday November 9, 2022 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Galleries

Tour

11:45am EST

Lunch

Collier AutoMedia

We entertain, inspire, connect, and inform car enthusiasts through digital and experiential mediums…while preserving the knowledge and passion for meaningful cars for future generations.

Wednesday November 9, 2022 11:45am - 1:00pm EST
Main Meeting Area

Break

1:00pm EST

Attendee Choice

Choose one or more options from the following for this time slot: attend a speaker presentation, visit the Revs Gallery, visit the Porsche/Automobility Gallery, visit conference sponsors, peruse the gift shop, take photos with a special car, network with your colleagues or take time to connect to home.

Wednesday November 9, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

At Will

1:00pm EST

This session will address a number of issues in the international aspects of copyrights as well as other issues that can arise in international transactions – buying, selling, importing, etc. With respect to copyright, although an “international copyright registration” does not exist, many nations are parties to various international copyright treaties and conventions that extend protection to foreign works. For example, in addition to other treaties and conventions, the United States is a party to the Berne Convention, the Buenos Aires Convention, and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), each of which aim to set certain minimum standards of protection in member nations. While the international copyright treaties and conventions attempt to provide a harmonization between the copyright laws of individual nations, the specific rights extended to the author of a work in a foreign country is highly dependent upon that nation’s specific copyright laws. Copyright is, however, only one aspect of the international issues that can arise in the acquisition abroad or borrowing from abroad of property for exhibition purposes. Source country ownership laws can impact the export, import and right to possess many types of property – including automobiles. Furthermore, clearance of U.S. customs can lead to unintended consequences, including potential seizure and forfeiture of property improperly imported in the United States. Many of these aspects will be explored during this session.

Speakers

Christopher R. Butler

Associate, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Chris is an associate at Hahn Loeser. He concentrates his practice on intellectual property and business law matters. With a background in law and business administration, Chris uses the intersection of the two disciplines to effectively guide clients through the intricacies of intellectual... Read More →

Josh Knerly

Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Josh Knerly is a partner at Hahn Loeser. He focuses his practice on matters involving art transactions, nonprofit corporate law, closely held and family-owned businesses and international commercial transactions. Josh serves as Co-Chair of the Firm’s Non-Profit Institutions section... Read More →

Jeanne L. Seewald

Board of Directors member, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Jeanne Seewald serves as a member of Hahn Loeser’s Board of Directors and focuses her practice on intellectual property, general business, and mergers and acquisitions. Jeanne is board certified in intellectual property law. Jeanne works with clients ranging from startups to established... Read More →

Wednesday November 9, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

1:00pm EST

Outside the Comfort Zone: Collaborating with Unusual Sources, Handling the Kickback, and Enjoying the Payoffs

This presentation will focus on my first three years at the National Corvette Museum and bringing an “outside of the box” approach to collections and exhibits at this single marque museum. When I was brought on staff as the Curator there was an unspoken rule that no vehicle other than a Corvette could be displayed in the Corvette Museum, except for in a 5500 sq. ft. flexible exhibit space at the very end of the Museum tour prior to entering the Corvette Store. There was also an unspoken rule that only Corvettes would be in the permanent collections of the National Corvette Museum. Both unspoken rules were clearly leaving the Museum staff struggling to change the Museum exhibits enough to break returning members’ idea that “the Museum never changes.” This presentation will look at the ways the National Corvette Museum has begun stepping outside of the comfort zone of Corvette only and finding unique collaborations with other museums, our membership, and private collectors from around the United States. These collaborations have led to creative opportunities for the Museum, brought new attention to the Museum, and led to overall positive changes at the National Corvette Museum. Although the majority of responses to these new ways of thinking has been positive, there has been push back from some of our membership. The presentation will also look at how to react to negative feedback (including social media attacks) and how important a united front from museum staff and board is in creating new collaborations and opportunities.

Speakers

Derek E. Moore

Curator of Collections, Lane Motor Museum

Derek E. Moore is the Curator of Collections at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. In past roles he has served as Director of Collections for the National Corvette Museum, the Crawford Curator of Transportation History at the Western Reserve Historical Society, and as... Read More →

Wednesday November 9, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Theater

Paper

1:00pm EST

Library, Workshop and Parts Tour

The behind-the-scenes tour shows how Revs Institute integrates inventory control, arrangement and description, digitization, metadata, and more, to provide a fully integrated library for patrons, worldwide. Please note, portions of the Library Tour are only accessible by stairs.

Revs Institute Workshop ensures that the over 100 historical, exceptional automobiles housed in the institution remain operational and at museum quality. Take this behind-the-scenes tour to learn how expert technicians provide extraordinary care and attention to the preservation of these automobiles. Walk throughs of the paint shop, fabrication area, and Revs Institute Learning Classroom are included on this tour. You will also see how the parts department manages care and inventory control for tens of thousands of items. Please note that portions of this tour are only accessible by stairs.

Speakers

Bryan Gable

Special Collections Coordinator, Revs Institute

Bryan Gable is the Special Collections Coordinator at Revs Institute®. He assists with accessions and special exhibitions, processes various archival and image collections, and helps researchers with a variety of projects. He received his MA in Public History from the University... Read More →

Workshop Team

Wednesday November 9, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Library & Archives/Workshop

Tour

2:15pm EST

Attendee Choice

Wednesday November 9, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST

At Will

2:15pm EST

Getting Crafty: Engaging Audiences Through Creative Activities

The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu has been building a practice of using its collections in more creative ways to offer increased, deeper and more personal levels of engagement. Several successful projects have shared a number of common benefits. They have prompted fresh research and made new partnerships, trialled different approaches in interpretation and supported learning within a creative context. The popularity of crafting has grown considerably in the UK in recent years and its contribution to well-being has long been recognised. Museums are responding by providing opportunities for alternative ways to connect with collections and simultaneously increasing their relevance to more people. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds can interact with objects to generate their own meanings through poetry, art and craft, linking their personal experience to the stories offered by more traditional interpretation.

Speakers

Andrea Bishop

Director of Collections & Engagement, National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

Andrea’s museum career began in 1983. She took her first job at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu in 1990 and is now Director of Collections & Engagement. Andrea has a Masters in Museum Studies and is a Fellow of the Museums Association. She is Vice Chair of ABTEM (Association... Read More →

Wednesday November 9, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Theater

Paper

2:15pm EST

The State of the Field: A Strategic Overview for Auto Museums

This session will provide an overview about what’s happening in museums today and what’s on the horizon—and what this might mean for your institution. You’ll gain a perspective on issues and trends on topics like attendance, ethics, and funding plus a look at some benchmarking data sources on areas such as budgets, operations, and governance. Then explore some angles that might affect auto museums. Leave with new insights on key cultural, technological, and economic trends that matter to museums so yours can be best equipped to serve its communities and stakeholders and remain sustainable and relevant. Content for this session will be pulled from AAM’s core work in Excellence, Advocacy, and its Center for the Future of Museums’ research; and data collected from accredited museums. This is a good session for any attendee, but particularly directors and trustees and those that are new to/from outside the museum field.

Speakers

Julie Hart

Senior Director, Museum Standards & Excellence, American Alliance of Museums

Julie Hart has been engaged with efforts to nurture excellence throughout her 25 year career in the museum field, and is an internationally sought after expert to speak, train, and advise on the US models of museum, non-profit standards, and accreditation. As Senior Director for Museum... Read More →

Wednesday November 9, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

2:15pm EST

Library, Workshop and Parts Tour

Speakers

Bryan Gable

Special Collections Coordinator, Revs Institute

Workshop Team

Wednesday November 9, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Library & Archives/Workshop

Tour

3:30pm EST

Operating Session: Bringing Collections to Life II

Wednesday November 9, 2022 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Parking Lot

Event

3:30pm EST

Gallery Tours II

Wednesday November 9, 2022 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Galleries

Tour

4:45pm EST

Board Shuttle from Revs Institute to Hyatt House

Wednesday November 9, 2022 4:45pm - 4:45pm EST
Parking Lot

Shuttle

5:30pm EST

NAAM Board Meeting

Wednesday November 9, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Hyatt House Gathering Room 1

Meeting

5:30pm EST

WFFMM Board Meeting

Wednesday November 9, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Hyatt House Gatering Room 2

Meeting

6:00pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Alberto's on Fifth

A fine Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of 5th Avenue South

Reservation for 6. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

albertosonfifth.com

Wednesday November 9, 2022 6:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Alberto's on Fifth

Dinner

6:00pm EST

Free Evening, Dinner On Your Own or Reservation Sign-Up

Reservation options will be posted either here or on board in the lobby.

Wednesday November 9, 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm EST
TBA

Dinner

6:30pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Aqua Seafood & Steak

A fine dining establishment that serves only the freshest seafood and the highest quality steaks and locally farmed produce.

Reservation for 5. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

https://aquafifth.com/

Wednesday November 9, 2022 6:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Aqua Seafood & Steak

Dinner

6:30pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Bistro 821

Entrees fusing Asian, European and Domestic flavors

Reservation for 2. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

https://www.bistro821.com/

Wednesday November 9, 2022 6:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Bistro 821

Dinner

6:30pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Yabba Island Grill

Yabba brings the best of Florida’s laid-back lifestyle as we offer you a dizzying array of craft cocktails and island originals along with fresh Florida stone crab, affordable grilled steaks and fresh seafood!

Reservation for 4. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

yabbaislandgrill.com

Wednesday November 9, 2022 6:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Yabba Island Grill

Dinner

7:00pm EST

Dinner Reservation: K-Rico's Mexican Grill

Mexican cuisine under the direction of the talented chef is wonderful at this place. Tasty taquitos, anchovy and ribs are among the dishes to be tried.

Reservation for 8. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

www.kricomexicangrill.com

Wednesday November 9, 2022 7:00pm - 7:00pm EST
K-Rico's Mexican Grill

Dinner

7:00pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Ocean Prime

Nationally acclaimed, modern American restaurant and lounge known for its stunning settings, impressive menu of seafood and steak, and private dining options.

Reservation for 6. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

ocean-prime.com

Wednesday November 9, 2022 7:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Ocean Prime

Dinner

7:00pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Southern Kitchen & Raw Bar

Southern Food with Attitude. Our unique spin on traditional Southern Fare. Come experience our delicious menu inspired by Chef Thiyagu.

Reservation for 6. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

https://www.southernstylenaples.com/

Wednesday November 9, 2022 7:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Southern Kitchen & Raw Bar

Dinner

7:00am EST

Breakfast at Hyatt

Thursday November 10, 2022 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Hyatt House

Breakfast

8:15am EST

Board Shuttle from Hyatt House to Revs Institute

Boarding will begin promptly at 8:15 a.m.

Thursday November 10, 2022 8:15am - 8:15am EST
Hyatt House

Shuttle

8:50am EST

Daily Comments/Announcements

Thursday November 10, 2022 8:50am - 9:00am EST
Main Meeting Area

9:00am EST

Automotive Mascots and Hood Ornaments in the Museum

This session will examine the history of automotive mascots and explain their difference from hood ornaments. The objects are popular with audiences and collectors alike, but a thorough understanding is needed before a museum starts collecting and exhibiting them. The Revs Institute’s own Tom Roemer will show examples, providing a general background of their history, including major manufacturers, themes, and materials. Mascots can be a highly effective way to engage audiences. Attendees will learn how a museum builds a collection, know where to find them, identify expensive originals and cheap reproductions, and how should they be exhibited physically and virtually.

Speakers

Tom Roemer

Volunteer, Revs Institute

Tom Roemer has been a volunteer at the Revs Institute library since September 2015. His interest in automotive mascots started with a visit to the Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance in 2014 while attending the Shelby Cobra reunion at the Laguna Seca raceway. Using his extensive... Read More →

Thursday November 10, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Theater

Paper

9:00am EST

European Museums Working Together

The European National Motor Museums is an informal collaboration of five museums each of which is the national museum of its country. The Museums are Autoworld Museum, Brussels, Belgium; Cité de L’Automobile, Mulhouse, France; Louwman Museum, The Hague, Netherlands; Museo Nazionale Dell’Automobile, Turin, Italy; The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, UK. The group collaborates on joint exhibitions at prestigious car shows, produces a joint publicity leaflet and is developing a joint website. The chief executives meet approximately twice a year to agree on collaborations and to share ideas. The presentation will cover how the collaboration started; working together on exhibits; publicity material, and website; what we have learned; what makes it successful; and future plans.

Speakers

Russell Bowman

Managing Director, Beaulieu, UK

I am Managing Director of Beaulieu Enterprises.Talk to me about: the National Motor Museum; Beaulieu Estate; the New Forest; our International Autojumble; Folk Music; My holiday in Arizona or anything else you wish.

Sebastien de Baere

General Manager, Autoworld Museum Brussels

Sébastien de Baere was appointed Managing Director of Autoworld Museum Brussels in 2011. He has been a Board Director on the Council of Brussels Museums since 2013. He is the initiator of ‘The European National Motor Museums’ project (2015). Through exhibitions and events, he... Read More →

Mariella Mengozzi

Director, National Motor Museum in Turin

After taking my degree in Law and my MBA in Bologna, I started my career in Turin, working for a high-end fashion company. Since then, I spent 30 years working in worldwide Companies like Walt Disney, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and an Aston Martin licensee for powerboats. I specialized... Read More →

Thursday November 10, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

10:15am EST

Attendee Choice

Thursday November 10, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am EST

At Will

10:15am EST

It All Starts Under the Hood – A Meaningful Hands-On Experience

Revs Institute Learning has expanded Revs Institute's mission of fostering and preserving automotive history and education by offering a new learning experience. The ultimate goal of this new initiative is to offer like-minded people of all ages the opportunity to fulfill their curiosity of what's under the hood of a pre-1975 car, facilitated through hands-on experiences. Revs Institute's vision to provide this experience led to the development and design of a unique, hands-on approach. The program's framework is rooted in a participant-focused environment while creating a comfortable and enjoyable learning atmosphere. The personalized and interactive style of teaching allows everyone to learn at their own pace. Revs Institute Learning has created an opportunity for the automotive hobbyist, enthusiast, and community member to experience the power of hand tools and the satisfaction of running an engine they have worked on. This workshop will provide the necessary information and guidance needed to offer a socially inspired, hands-on, learning experience at your location. Highlighted topics include: the benefits and challenges of offering this program, investment/costs, facility requirements, instructor/support staff, salaries, liabilities/insurance, and marketing.

Speakers

Mike Barbone

Education Developer & Instructor, Revs Institute

Michael Barbone is the Education Developer & Instructor for the new, hands-on, Revs Institute Learning program. His career accomplishments of thirty-nine years began in the automotive repair industry. Michael’s passion for the auto industry and education inspired him to pursue a... Read More →

Thursday November 10, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Theater

Paper

10:15am EST

Relevance of Mobility in the Lifecycle of Vehicles

The purpose of the session is to examine the lifecycle of vehicles as historical objects. The speakers will examine how the museums define their audience and how they promote awareness in their objects. Patrick Slebonick will explain how the Studebaker Museum retains interest in an object that was once ubiquitous in a vastly different world, and is now almost never seen. Robert Signum III will discuss how America’s Packard Museum keeps an interest in a brand that was once common on modern roads, but has been gone for two or more generations. Finally, Hirouki Masumo will discuss how what Toyota is doing to support the company’s larger mission in marketing and ensuring their vehicles do not start the slide into becoming historical objects. What are the common themes and differences between the approach taken by each museum, and what lessons can be shared by all?

Speakers

Hiroyuki Masumo

Deputy Director, Toyota Automobile Museum,Toyota Motor Corporation

Hirouki Masumo spent 25 years working in Toyota's suspension design division. After working in the previous Lexus LS, first GS, and IS, he took charge of TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) - L Platform suspension development from 2012, completed the new multi-link suspension, and... Read More →

Robert Signom III

Curator, America's Packard Museum

Robert Signom III has served as the Curator of The Citizens’ Motorcar Company, America’s Packard Museum, since July of 2019. He is a life member of Packard Automobile Classics, as well as a member of AACA, the CCCA, SAH, AAM, Alfa Romeo Owners' Club, The Dayton Bicycle Club and... Read More →

Pat Slebonick

Executive Director, Studebaker National Museum

Pat Slebonick has served as the Executive Director of the Studebaker National Museum since 2016. During his tenure, SNM has set new attendance records, dramatically expanded the programming schedule, and vastly increased engagement across all digital platforms. In 2018, Pat cofounded... Read More →

Thursday November 10, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

10:15am EST

Library, Workshop and Parts Tour

Speakers

Bryan Gable

Special Collections Coordinator, Revs Institute

Carl Grant

Former Managing Director, Revs Institute, Retired

Workshop Team

Thursday November 10, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Library & Archives/Workshop

Tour

11:30am EST

Acoustic Emission: a Tool for Restarting Historical Engines

Functional conservation, i.e. keeping mechanisms in working conditions, is, from different points of view, the best option to allow visitors to fully enjoy the experience of historical vehicles collections. Nevertheless, this choice has many advantages but does not come without risks. This is the reason why many institutions worldwide have different methods to restart engines. Acoustic emission (AE) may determine the condition of the engine before deciding if it could be restarted or not. The use of AE techniques for historical engines was implemented during the Acoustic Emission Monitoring of Historical Vehicles (ACUME_HV) research project that the Haute Ecole Arc Conservation-restoration has carried out in partnership with the National Car Museum of Mulhouse (MNA), France, (Schlumpf Collection), that has, since many years, a policy of running or restarting engines and the Polytechnic of Lausanne. During the first phase of the project, the AE technique was applied on three similar engines to compare the results. The first engine was a two-cylinder Renault AG1 without heritage status mounted on a bench test to determine a measurement protocol and simulate breakdowns. The second engine was from a heritage car from the MNA collection (Inv.2209), on which the repeatability of these tests was also verified. The tests verified the condition of the engine and even identified a breakdown that was not detected with routine monitoring. Finally, other tests were performed on another engine (Inv.7003), which was supposed to be in a bad condition, to represent the “worst case.” The acoustic emission measurements reinforce the need for maintenance tracking reports. However, the AE technique is very complex and sensitive, so more research work is ongoing to obtain a more complete understanding of the results.

Speakers

Laura Brambilla

Speaker, Haute Ecole Arc Consertation-resturation

Laura Brambilla is professor at HE-Arc Conservation-restauration in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Her research interest focuses on all aspects of metal artefacts investigation and conservation. After having carried out a PhD thesis on bronze and gilded bronze artefacts, she joined the... Read More →

Thursday November 10, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Theater

Paper

11:30am EST

Finding the Untold Stories of Automotive History

This panel discussion will discuss previously uncharted automotive cultures to identify the pioneers who established the industry around the world. How will this change how museums change the way they present history that may require revision to accurately represent a time or culture? Neal Bascomb (speaking from off-site) will present the pre–WWII Grand prix culture to share the story of and American heiress, a driver of Jewish ancestry, and the challenge to compete against the Nazi-sponsored Mercedes Grand Prix juggernaut. Ed Welburn will describe his efforts to bring the story of a Colored Speedway Association driver to the big screen. Brian Baker from the Automotive Hall of Fame will share recent efforts to seek out the untold stories of automotive history and elevate these individuals for induction into the Hall of Fame. This discussion will cover how museums are having to pivot to seize the opportunity to share many stories that have not been shared because of the change in culture that the early 21st century has presented. Discovering racecars, and stories previously reported only in publications targeting limited communities is part of this discovery process. Finally, we will discuss the little-known pioneers of the automobile in cultures such as the Soviet Union, South Africa, and South America. This promises to be an eye-opening conversation that will challenge us as museums to reconsider the scope of what we preserve and present to our audiences.

Speakers

Brian Baker

Director of Collections and Education, National Corvette Museum

About Brian C. BakerDirector of Collections and EducationAs the Director, Brian oversees the vast collection of historic Corvettes, artifacts, and histories surrounding the 70 years of this American icon. Additionally, he leads the development of the Education Gallery and related... Read More →

Neal Bascomb

Author

Neal Bascomb is a national award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of a number of books, all non-fiction narratives, all focused on inspiring stories of adventure or achievement. His work has been translated into over 15 languages, featured in several documentaries, and... Read More →

Cindy Sisson

CEO, GSEvents

Cindy Sisson is a renowned business, sales, and marketing executive who has enjoyed a distinguished career encompassing Fortune 500 companies, professional sports, nonprofits, global events, and successful public-private partnerships.She is the CEO of GSevents, an agency whose mission... Read More →

Thursday November 10, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

12:30pm EST

Lunch

Sponsors

Reliable Carriers

Thursday November 10, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Main Meeting Area

Break

1:30pm EST

Attendee Choice

Thursday November 10, 2022 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

At Will

1:30pm EST

Cars, Companies, and Communities

The English West Midlands has historically been the heart of motor manufacturing in the United Kingdom and is still a hub for motor car design and production today. The car factories have had a profound effect on their local communities. Many local people have found jobs with the manufacturers, whilst other businesses have grown up to match. Over the past two decades, the industry has changed more so than ever in its history and the factory landscape has altered to reflect that. What effect has this had on the society around the factories? The disappearance of the central hub of a community goes further than the loss of jobs in the locality. The local area and cross section of lives have been shaped by the presence and growth of the factory – now its closure has created a void. With the help of generous funding from Arts Council England, the British Motor Museum has engaged a Community Historian to work with the communities in the areas around the factories or places where a factory once stood. Over 24 months, the aim is to collect the experiences and recollections of people who live in those communities, whether the factory was their primary livelihood or not. The catalyst will be relevant material from the Museum’s collections. In 2021 the Museum will hold a special exhibition of the social culture around the car factory, based on those recollections and curated with the help of the communities.

Speakers

Stephen Laing

Head of Collections, British Motor Museum, Gaydon

Stephen is the Head of Collections at the British Motor Museum and was for many years prior to that the Museum’s Curator. He is responsible for the all of the Museum’s car, object and archive collections, as well its cultural programmes. Stephen is on the Secretariat of the World... Read More →

Thursday November 10, 2022 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Theater

Paper

1:30pm EST

The Racing Car as Art and Artifact: Interpretive Strategies, Visitor Experience, and the Ongoing Struggle for Relevance

Around the world, several museums have treated the racing car as both artifact and work of art. In 1909, F. T. Marinetti declared the racing car as “more beautiful than the Victory of Samothrace” in his Futurist Manifesto. In the 1990s, Marinetti’s claim seemed to be vindicated when the Museum of Modern Art in New York City used Marinetti’s slogan as the centerpiece for an exhibition on Ferrari Formula One cars. Dr. Paul Baxa, (Ave Maria University) will explore the question: to what extent has the automobile, and the racing car in particular, become a work of art? To many, a race car is “cool” and “fast,” and nothing more. However, the race car has limitless potential of which to teach elements of physics, chemistry, and technology to younger generations. As museums face an ongoing struggle for “relevance,” what are some modern strategies automotive museums can employ to provide focused, curriculum-driven historical interpretation in order to increase visitorship? The NASCAR Hall of Fame’s former curator, Dr. Daniel Simone, will discuss these issues. Indeed, museums have a duty to serve their communities as educational institutions. Bryan Gable, Special Collections Coordinator at Revs Institute, also stresses that historic race cars carry stories about their design and purpose. Yet, that is lost if curatorial teams fail to create interpretive strategies in order to engage visitors who are not automotive experts. As museums seek new audiences, how can the race car be repurposed to capture the attention of non-enthusiasts?

Speakers

Bryan Gable

Special Collections Coordinator, Revs Institute

Paul Baxa

Professor of History, Ave Maria University

Paul Baxa is Associate Professor and Chair of the History Department at Ave Maria University. Dr. Baxa received his doctorate at the University of Toronto specializing in the cultural history of Italian Fascism. His scholarly interests included the history of motorsport and he is... Read More →

Daniel Simone

Project Assistant, New-York Historical Society Museum & Library

Daniel J. Simone earned his Ph.D. in History from the University of Florida. He then taught at Monmouth University before serving as Curator at the NASCAR Hall of Fame from 2016-2021. He is currently revising his dissertation, “Racing, Region, and the Environment: A History of American... Read More →

Thursday November 10, 2022 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

1:30pm EST

Library, Workshop and Parts Tour

Speakers

Scott George

Curator of Collections, Revs Institute

Workshop Team

Thursday November 10, 2022 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Library & Archives/Workshop

Tour

2:45pm EST

Board Shuttle from Revs Institute to the Hyatt House

Transportation to this event is included in the registration cost for attendees (early, regular, and student only). Attendees will be shuttled from Revs Institute following the conclusion of the day’s sessions to the Hyatt House. Attendees and partners (who purchase a ticket to this event) who are staying at the Hyatt House are invited to walk to the nearby event, as it is just across the street.

Thursday November 10, 2022 2:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Shuttle

3:00pm EST

Break at Hotel

Thursday November 10, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Hyatt House

Break

4:00pm EST

Board Shuttle from Hyatt House to Naples Princess

Three 36-passenger shuttles will depart @ 4:00, 4:15 and 4:30 pm.

Thursday November 10, 2022 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Hyatt House

Shuttle

4:45pm EST

Naples Princess Dinner Cruise

PLEASE NOTE: the ship leaves the dock precisely at 4:45 pm. Attendees should be at the dock no later than 4 pm. Attendees will sail on a sunset dinner cruise aboard the most elegant luxury yacht in Southwest Florida. You will experience the spectacular homes, breathtaking sites, and natural beauty of Naples Bay and Port Royal. Relax in the fully enclosed and air-conditioned interior salons or bask in the warmth of the sun in the fresh-air outdoor seating. Enjoy the beverage of your choice from either of our two full-service cash bars and unwind as we cruise the calm waters of Naples Bay and, weather permitting, the Gulf of Mexico. Watch for dolphins and manatees. You will enjoy a delicious meal prepared right on board by a talented culinary team. The Naples Princess sails from her dock at the Port O Call Marina, Naples, FL – conveniently located opposite the Hyatt House. You are bound to have a first-class, unforgettable, and memorable experience. Bring your cameras and welcome aboard!

Sponsors

Softrim IT Services

We are a provider of information technology, audio/video/lighting and technology solutions with specialized offerings in data, voice and video. We design, install, and service all Windows, Mac, Unix and hybrid networks and provide support across a wide range of software. Softrim is... Read More →

Thursday November 10, 2022 4:45pm - 6:45pm EST
Naples Princess Cruise

Event

6:45pm EST

Board Shuttle from Naples Princess to Hyatt House

Three 36-passenger shuttles will begin departing @ 6:45 pm

Thursday November 10, 2022 6:45pm - 7:15pm EST
Naples Princess Cruise

Shuttle

7:00am EST

Breakfast at Hyatt

Friday November 11, 2022 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Hyatt House

Breakfast

8:15am EST

Board Shuttle from the Hyatt House to Revs Institute

Boarding will begin promptly at 8:15 am.

Friday November 11, 2022 8:15am - 8:15am EST

Shuttle

8:50am EST

Daily Comments/Announcements

Friday November 11, 2022 8:50am - 9:00am EST
Main Meeting Area

9:00am EST

Museums from the Media Perspective

Many museums grapple with the need to reach new or existing audiences, or to improve engagement within the museum. However, it’s not often that the museum asks what is actually wanted by the media. In this session, three award-winning journalists will share their ideas on how museums can ask the right questions, define the audience, and understand the needs of the media outlets, to create an overall strategy. By understanding what the media actually wants, museums can develop a strategy that is interconnected and continuously attracts new visitors, retains the old ones, and engages them with what you do. By understanding media needs, museums can better tailor messages and exhibits that broaden the museum’s appeal to new or underserved audiences. This session will focus on the messages needed by both traditional media (such as newspapers, radio, or local TV) and newer media (such as Facebook, Instagram, or others).

Speakers

John H. Davis

Host and Executive Producer, MotorWeek

John Davis has always loved everything that moved. While he turned that into a degree in mechanical-aerospace engineering, he kept returning to his first love, cars. Armed with that and a college broadcasting background, he got a chance to put them all together in MotorWeek, television’s... Read More →

Ken Gross

independent, independent

Former Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Ken is a 31-year Pebble Beach Judge and a Selection Committee member. A member of ICJAG, and Chief Judge for Greenwich Concours, Ken judges at Amelia Island, Boca Raton, Hilton Head, Las Vegas, and St. Johns. His exhibitions have... Read More →

David Lillywhite

Editorial Director, Hothouse Media

Having grown up around MGs, Healeys and dismantled Austin 7s, and despite a degree in electronics, David Lillywhite found his dream job when he was accepted onto Practical Classics magazine in 1992. Since then he’s written for, and edited, many leading automotive titles, and in... Read More →

Friday November 11, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

9:00am EST

Vehicles and Human Connection – Reaching Beyond the Car Community

A key aim for vehicle owners and stewards is, among other things, to pass on cultural heritage in a physical form to future generations, while safeguarding a vehicle’s current use and respecting its social and spiritual importance, thereby protecting its intangible aspects. To achieve these goals within the car community measures and activities are implemented that often result in documentation and research (provenance), preservation, restoration, as well as participation in multi-faceted events that engage the senses and fulfill the undeniable joy that vehicles bring. However, how do we connect the cultural and historical significance of the automobile beyond this community and spark passion in the hearts and minds of self-proclaimed “non car people?” Through the scientific power of storytelling, we have the ability to deeply connect the human spirit to the indelible importance of the automobile.

Speakers

Diane Parker

Vice President, Hagerty Drivers Foundation

Diane Parker is Vice President of the Hagerty Drivers Foundation. Diane is extremely passionate about sharing the historic and cultural significance of the automobile and reaching beyond the confines of the car community. Through a multi-faceted approach, the Foundation shares America’s... Read More →

Friday November 11, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Theater

Paper

10:15am EST

Attendee Choice

Friday November 11, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am EST

At Will

10:15am EST

Outside the Comfort Zone: Collaborating with Unusual Sources, Handling the Kickback, and Enjoying the Payoffs

Speakers

Derek E. Moore

Curator of Collections, Lane Motor Museum

Friday November 11, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Theater

Paper

10:15am EST

There's an App for That! Creating a Museum Mobile App

Many museums have or will create a mobile app to increase their digital footprint and enable different types of online/digital user engagement and access to their site, collections, and content. This session will cover what an app can do for a museum and its existing and potential audience, various tools and resources needed for a successful app, how to measure this success and return on investment, and the options institutions have for creating an app from development tools to out-of-the box platforms. Particular importance will be placed on the staff resources required, vendor selection, and the role of an app versus other methods of outreach, such as websites and social media.

Speakers

Lindsay Mancuso

Territory Manager, STQRY

Lindsay Mancuso is Territory Manager at STQRY. Before working with STQRY, she curated and installed exhibitions, coordinated research and content, oversaw interns, and managed collections management systems at a variety of museums. With a Master’s degree in Museum Studies and Bachelor’s... Read More →

Friday November 11, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

10:15am EST

Library, Workshop and Parts Tour

Speakers

Bryan Gable

Special Collections Coordinator, Revs Institute

Carl Grant

Former Managing Director, Revs Institute, Retired

Workshop Team

Friday November 11, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Library & Archives/Workshop

Tour

11:15am EST

Board shuttle from Revs Institute to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Shuttle will depart promptly at 11:30 am

Friday November 11, 2022 11:15am - 11:15am EST
Parking Lot

Shuttle

12:15pm EST

Edison and Ford Winter Estates Tour and Luncheon

Attendees will enjoy lunch at The Marina at Edison Ford, directly on the Caloosahatchee River. You will then take a short walk to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, one of the most popular historic sites in the United States. Attendees will enjoy seeing Edison and Ford’s historic winter homes, the Edison Botanical Research Lab, and the 15,000 square foot Edison Ford Museum on more than 20 acres of botanic gardens. Automotive Curator, James Moss, provides a new perspective on the evolution of Ford's automobiles. Learn about production and how to operate a Ford Model T. From the Quadricycle to the Ford Model A, the Ford Motor Company and beyond, the Automotive Talk promises to offer a new way to connect with one of their most popular collections. Curatorial Registrar, Matt Andres, provides insight into the lives of famous inventor Thomas Edison and automobile industrialist Henry Ford in Florida. Participants will acquire a greater understanding of their Fort Myers estates while touring the historic winter homes and tropical gardens of the Edison & Ford families. Each major historic structure has ADA accessibility, and visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable summer attire, closed toe shoes, sunscreen, and bring or purchase water. Flash photography is allowed. Please note that the Edison and Ford Winter Estates does not permit smoking on the property. You will return to the hotels by about 4 PM.

Sponsors

Hagerty

Hagerty is an automotive lifestyle brand dedicated to the love of driving. Along with being the world’s largest provider of specialty insurance for enthusiast vehicles, we’re home to Hagerty Drivers Club®, DriveShare™, Car Values, Hagerty Drivers Club magazine and MotorsportReg... Read More →

Friday November 11, 2022 12:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Event

3:15pm EST

Board Shuttle from Edison and Ford Winter Estates to the Hyatt House

Return shuttle transportation will be provided for attendees and partners (who purchased an event ticket) after this event concludes returning all to the conference hotels.

Friday November 11, 2022 3:15pm - 3:15pm EST

Shuttle

5:00pm EST

Free Evening, Dinner On Your Own or Reservation Sign-Up

Reservation options will be posted either here or on board in the lobby.

Friday November 11, 2022 5:00pm - 9:00pm EST
TBA

Dinner

6:00pm EST

Dinner Reservation: The Claw Bar

Featuring gracious hospitality and spectacular cuisine, The Claw Bar specializes in seafood towers assembled right before your eyes in our open kitchen, as well as a full array of seafood entrees, southern-influenced dishes, and regionally-inspired cuisine.
(located inside the Bellasera Resort)

Reservation for 2. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

https://www.theclawbar.com/

Friday November 11, 2022 6:00pm - 6:00pm EST
The Claw Bar

Dinner

6:30pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Bellini Italian Restaurant

Bellini invites you to experience a sophisticated modern take on traditional dishes that are the very essence of Italian cuisine. Every selection is an inventive blend of fresh, seasonal ingredients, classic recipes, innovative preparation and inspired presentation.

Reservation for 1. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

bellininaples.com

Friday November 11, 2022 6:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Bellini Italian Restaurant

Dinner

6:30pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Hobnob Kitchen and Bar

Creative American cuisine that is both fresh and simple

Reservation for 2. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

http://hobnobnaples.com/

Friday November 11, 2022 6:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Hobnob Kitchen and Bar

Dinner

6:30pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Hobnob Kitchen and Bar

Creative American cuisine that is both fresh and simple

Reservation for 6. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

http://hobnobnaples.com/

Friday November 11, 2022 6:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Hobnob Kitchen and Bar

Dinner

6:30pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Yabba Island Grill

Yabba brings the best of Florida’s laid-back lifestyle as we offer you a dizzying array of craft cocktails and island originals along with fresh Florida stone crab, affordable grilled steaks and fresh seafood!

Reservation for 3. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

yabbaislandgrill.com

Friday November 11, 2022 6:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Yabba Island Grill

Dinner

6:45pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Truluck's

We strive to serve only the best ingredients and are dedicated to serving exceptional seafood and fresh Florida Stone crab, from the traps to your table in less than 24 hours. Delight in the ocean’s finest seafood and crab, remarkable cocktails and wines, captivating ambience, live entertainment, and the service you deserve. Your table is waiting.

Reservation for 1. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

https://trulucks.com/locations/naples-florida/

Friday November 11, 2022 6:45pm - 6:45pm EST
Truluck's

Dinner

7:00pm EST

Dinner Reservation: Aqua Seafood & Steak

A fine dining establishment that serves only the freshest seafood and the highest quality steaks and locally farmed produce.

Reservation for 6. If this reservation is Full, please contact the restaurant directly to make accommodations.

https://aquafifth.com/

Friday November 11, 2022 7:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Aqua Seafood & Steak

Dinner

7:00am EST

Breakfast at Hyatt

Saturday November 12, 2022 7:00am - 8:15am EST
Hyatt House

Breakfast

8:30am EST

Board Shuttle from the Hyatt House to Revs Institute

Boarding will begin promptly at 8:30 am.

Saturday November 12, 2022 8:30am - 8:30am EST
Hyatt House

Shuttle

9:00am EST

Daily Comments/Announcements

Saturday November 12, 2022 9:00am - 9:10am EST
Main Meeting Area

9:15am EST

Attendee Choice

Choose one or more options from the following for this time slot: attend a speaker presentation, visit the Revs Gallery, visit the Porsche/Automobility Gallery, peruse the gift shop, take photos with a special car, network with your colleagues or take time to connect to home.

Saturday November 12, 2022 9:15am - 10:15am EST

At Will

9:15am EST

Accreditation Standards for Auto Museums

Standards are markers of professionalism, foster accountability, and enable good decision-making. While AAM promulgates a set of core standards that are applicable to all types of museums, there are standards, codes of ethics, and professional practices issued by museum associations representing children’s museums, railway museums, art museums, state and local history museums, zoos and aquariums, and academic museums, just to name a few. Plus, there’s the International Council of Museums’ own version as well as general museum standards issued by individual countries. This session will explain how WFFMM and NAAM, if they wanted to set auto museum-specific standards, might start the process and use AAM’s as a guideline and starting point. Drawing on her two-and-a-half decades working with AAM’s accreditation program and similar programs in other countries, AAM’s Senior Director for Standards & Excellence will share insights about the challenges and opportunities for both groups to consider if they wanted to pursue such an endeavor. Some considerations include applicability to a global set of stakeholders, qualitative vs. quantitative, resources to develop and maintain, enforceability, and relationship to membership. After hearing about AAM’s standards philosophy and model, attendees will learn of other discipline-specific standards and HeritageRail Alliance’s recent experience revising its Recommended Practices for Railway Museums. The target audiences for this session are decision-makers, leaders, and influencers from NAAM and WFFMM; and others who might want to be involved in a process of creating standards for auto museums.

Speakers

Julie Hart

Senior Director, Museum Standards & Excellence, American Alliance of Museums

Saturday November 12, 2022 9:15am - 10:15am EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

9:15am EST

In Response to the Swamp: The Relationship Between Automobility and the Everglades

Throughout the United States automobility informed every aspect of twentieth century culture—from how Americans built their cities to what tales became the stuff of urban legend. In Southwest Florida the ubiquity of automobility combined with the uniqueness of the Everglades to create a dynamic wherein the built environment and local subcultures evolved both in spite of and because of the interplay between vehicles and swampland. Leaders from the five local history museums that make up the Collier County Museum Division will share stories of the intrepid visionaries who carved roads through the Everglades to open the area for development and the inventive gearheads who created the swamp buggy—vehicles modified or purpose built specifically to traverse our unusual terrain. We’ll talk about how we present automobility in its specific cultural contexts in Southwest Florida, and how we work collaboratively to tell the smaller stories of Naples, Everglades, Immokalee, and Marco all under the Collier County umbrella.

Speakers

Elaina Gyure

Curator of Education, Naples Depot Museum

Amanda Townsend

Director, Collier County Museum Division

Amanda Oswald Townsend has served her community in Collier County government for 18 years. She was the Director of the Domestic Animal Services Division and the Operations and Veteran Services Division before assuming the leadership role at the Museums in 2016. She holds a Bachelor... Read More →

Thomas Lockyear

Museum Manager, Museum of the Everglades

Thomas Lockyear has been a museum professional for 17 years, having served as curator of the Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum and at Historic Pigeon Key, as well as Executive Director of the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada before accepting his current position as Manager... Read More →

Saturday November 12, 2022 9:15am - 10:15am EST
Theater

Paper

9:15am EST

Library, Workshop and Parts Tour

Speakers

Bryan Gable

Special Collections Coordinator, Revs Institute

Workshop Team

Saturday November 12, 2022 9:15am - 10:15am EST
Library & Archives/Workshop

Tour

10:30am EST

Attendee Choice

Saturday November 12, 2022 10:30am - 11:30am EST

At Will

10:30am EST

Museums, Libraries, Archives, and Copyright Law: International Developments and New Opportunities for Digitizing Collections

The copyright laws of nearly every country grant legal protection for publications, archival collections, historical artifacts, and may other works in our museums, libraries, and archives. That same law also sets limits on those legal rights and carves out exceptions specifically allowing these cultural institutions to digitize, copy, and share many works in support of research and preservation. Dr. Crews has for many years been the leading consultant to an agency of the United Nations on these issues and the development of relevant law around the world. This session will explore the rights of owners, but highlight the trends allowing museums and libraries to pursue their cultural mission while minimizing legal risks. We will also explore new developments affecting legal liabilities and how to make informed decisions.

Speakers

Dr. Kenneth Crews

Gipson Hoffman & Pancione

Kenneth D. Crews is an attorney, author, professor, and international intellectual property consultant based in Los Angeles with the firm of Gipson Hoffman & Pancione. His work centers on copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property needs for diverse clients, including major... Read More →

Saturday November 12, 2022 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Theater

Paper

10:30am EST

Obsolete Materials in Vehicle Restoration

To preserve, conserve or accurately restore the cars of the early 20th century, we need to understand the materials used in their construction, especially as many of these materials are different than the materials used in automobile construction today. The focus of this presentation is obsolete materials, or materials commonly believed to be obsolete. In particular we will focus on the differences between modern materials and historical materials. We will start from the exterior of the car and move to the interior and mechanical, discussing examples of sheet metal, exterior paints, wood finishes, upholstery, castings and forgings. We will organize our discussion around the following questions: What materials are obsolete? Why were they discontinued? What replaced them? What were the advantages and disadvantages of these materials? What care and maintenance are needed to preserve these original materials? Why is it important to be able to offer them again today? What is needed to use them today? What materials are thought to be obsolete—but aren’t—and why? We will also have samples of obsolete materials for attendees to see and touch.

Speakers

David Cooper

Owner, Cooper Technica, Inc.

David Cooper is a restorer and historian specializing in pre-war European automobiles. Founded in 1989, Cooper Technica’s two workshops in Wisconsin and France are known for their commitment to authenticity, meticulous research in history, provenance and context, preservation of... Read More →

Dr. Gundula Tutt

Diplomrestauratorin, Omnia

Dr. Gundula Tutt, is conservator-restorer for historic vehicles, researcher and speaker. In 2002 she started her practical work and research on new methods to preserve historic vehicles in active use. Since then, she is counseling private collections and transport museums. She took... Read More →

Saturday November 12, 2022 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

10:30am EST

Library, Workshop and Parts Tour

Speakers

Bryan Gable

Special Collections Coordinator, Revs Institute

Workshop Team

Saturday November 12, 2022 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Library & Archives/Workshop

Tour

11:30am EST

Lunch

MediaPreserve

We provide careful and efficient transfers of audiovisual materials of all types. We ensure that all assets are handled according to professional standards and best practices throughout the preservation process.

Saturday November 12, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Main Meeting Area

Break

12:30pm EST

Disaster Planning: Raising the Bar

This session will cover the extensive preparations recently performed by the team at Revs Institute prior to the most recent event, Hurricane Ian. New changes in flood zoning challenged the team to rise to new heights, (literally!), and emphasized the importance of having a comprehensive disaster plan. Remedial and preparatory efforts to improve the building’s storm resistance internally and externally will also be covered in this session. Designed as an abbreviated presentation, the intent is to stimulate discussion by prompting attendees to share some of their own stories and preparedness efforts.

Speakers

Scott George

Curator of Collections, Revs Institute

Saturday November 12, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

12:30pm EST

How to Create and Implement an Interpretive Plan in the Real World

Get inspired and take away some interpretive planning tips from this practical session. Our primary example is the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum’s 2015 Master Interpretive Plan and its continuing implementation. The 1904 Detroit historic site—where the Model T was developed and first assembled—is a good case study of the need for interpretive planning, how to execute a team planning process using a variety of cost-effective techniques for self-assessment, how to achieve stakeholder buy-in, and how to prioritize ideas for implementation. Experienced interpretive planner Mary Seelhorst takes a variety of approaches to interpretive planning depending on the needs and budgets of the automotive museums and historic sites she works with. Using examples from her projects—including but not limited to Piquette, Mary will discuss the value of interpretive planning, what an interpretive plan should (and could) include, and a variety of strategies for analyzing your site’s current status and imagining its potential. Among Steve Shotwell’s many hats at the Piquette Plant Museum is Implementer-in-Chief. He’s been instrumental in keeping the plan from gathering dust, completing many of the plan’s recommendations while adapting to new circumstances. A major success was finally bringing to life the Secret Experimental Room (where the Model T was developed) after years of research and a couple of false starts prior to the Master Interpretive Plan. Part exhibit and part re-creation, the road to making it happen was paved by the plan which ensured it fit with and enhanced the overall visitor experience.

Speakers

Mary Seelhorst

Independent Exhibit Developer, Writer

Mary Seelhorst is an independent museum exhibit developer and writer with more than 30 years of experience developing educational exhibits on history and technology subjects. She is widely published, including a seven-year stint writing a monthly column for Popular Mechanics. Among... Read More →

STEVE SHOTWELL

Past President, Ford Piquette Avenue Plant

Steve Shotwell is the Past-President of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum in Detroit, Michigan. He has served as Chairperson of Piquette’s Exhibits Committee for multiple years. Since 2015, he has led the charge to implement Piquette’s Master Interpretive Plan - more than... Read More →

Saturday November 12, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Theater

Paper

1:45pm EST

Automotive Museum Financial Benchmarking

This session will provide an overview of the financial resources of over 90 unnamed U.S. automotive museums, using public data. The data reflects the finances before the effects of covid closures, and provides a means to examine profitability, revenue and expense composition, and liquidity. The session goal is to begin a conversation on how museums can collaborate to develop a tool they can use to examine their own financial health compared to peer groups.

Speakers

Mark A. Vargas

Development Director, America's Packard Museum

Mark A. Vargas is Development Director at America’s Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio. He continues APM’s mission of educating present and future generations about Packard. Mark also provides consulting services for collection development, digitization, event planning, fundraising... Read More →

Saturday November 12, 2022 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Theater

Paper

1:45pm EST

How OCLC Helps Libraries Share the World’s Knowledge to Fuel Learning, Research, and Innovation

OCLC is a non-profit cooperative that provides services, research and expertise to information industry professionals at libraries, museums and archives around the world. For more than 50 years, our members have worked together to create a culture and platform of mutual support. This enables us to do large-scale, future-focused research in order to leverage the latest technology on behalf of libraries and other knowledge institutions. In this presentation you’ll learn more about OCLC’s unique, non-profit, member-driven mission as well as specifics about some of the services offered to our members. These include WorldShare Management Services, a complete set of library management applications and platform services built on a flexible, cloud-based platform. WorldCat Discovery is a unified search experience that helps people navigate research journeys to find and get resources from your library and libraries worldwide. No single library can hold every item its users may need so the Resource Sharing Services lends and borrows resources locally, in groups, and around the world. CONTENTdm builds digital collections with integrated tools that let you manage your archives, create a branded look for your library's digital collections, and showcase your unique resources in new ways to give researchers better viewing options. Together, we provide shared technology services, research and programs that help organizations meet the needs of their users, while making a significant impact in the communities they serve.

Speakers

Lisa Adams

Regional Director | Library Services, OCLC

Lisa Adams earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University in Athens, OH, majoring in Business Administration and Communications. Currently, as a Regional Director for OCLC, she manages a team of library service consultants that are responsible for working with libraries... Read More →

Saturday November 12, 2022 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

3:00pm EST

Welcome to the World Forum in Japan 2024

Toyota Automobile Museum (TAM) is the host for the World Forum 2024 in Nagoya, Japan and intends to provide a noteworthy program through an All-Japan initiative in collaboration with other automobile companies. In this session, Masahiro Nogi, representing TAM, will provide an overview of the conference, explain the high level of collaboration between Japanese automobile companies and related museums, and describe the venue. The conference will concern activities at Japanese automotive museums as well as those from around the world. Attendees will not only tour TAM, the Forum main venue, but also visit the brand-new Fuji Motorsport Museum, dedicated to motorsports worldwide, and learn about its extensive planning and development. World Forum 2024 is a once-in-lifetime opportunity for museum staff from around the globe to share and learn from one another in a new and exciting setting. We look forward to welcoming everyone, so please come to Japan!

Speakers

Masahiro Nogi

Project General Manager, Corporate Citizenship Div, Toyota Motor Corporation

Masahiro Nogi is Project General Manager, Toyota Automobile Museum, responsible for Fuji Motorsports Museum project. He spent over 30 years working in Toyota, responsible for various areas including Human Resources, Production Control, Government Affairs and Olympic & Paralympic Games... Read More →

Saturday November 12, 2022 3:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Main Meeting Area

Paper

3:45pm EST

Board Shuttle from Revs Institute to the Hyatt House

Saturday November 12, 2022 3:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Parking Lot

Shuttle

4:00pm EST

Break at Hotel

Saturday November 12, 2022 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Hyatt House

Break

5:30pm EST

Board Shuttle from the Hyatt House to Revs Institute

Boarding will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

Saturday November 12, 2022 5:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Hyatt House

Shuttle

6:00pm EST

Reception and Farewell Dinner

Cocktail Hour and Rally (6 pm), Farewell Dinner (6:45-8:30 pm)

The Farewell Dinner will begin after the day’s sessions conclude, so attendees will already be on-site. The Farewell Dinner is included in the registration cost for attendees (early, regular, late, and student only). Partners who purchase an event ticket are responsible for their own transportation to Revs Institute. Shuttle transportation to the Hyatt House will be provided for attendees after this event concludes.

Sponsors

Sparks

We are a brand experience agency that solves real museum challenges using a thoughtful mix of strategy, creativity, and culture. We've been doing this a long time - 100 years to be exact. We have the staying power, the most strategic and creative minds in the industry, and all of... Read More →

Saturday November 12, 2022 6:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Main Meeting Area

Event

7:00pm EST

Shuttle Transfer from Revs Institute to the Hyatt House

Return shuttle transportation will be provided for attendees and partners after this event concludes returning all to the conference hotels.

Saturday November 12, 2022 7:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Parking Lot

Shuttle

8:30pm EST

Shuttle Transfer from Revs Institute to the Hyatt House

Return shuttle transportation will be provided for attendees and partners after this event concludes returning all to the conference hotels.

Saturday November 12, 2022 8:30pm - 8:30pm EST
Parking Lot

Shuttle