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Please list the following announcement:

IFCPP Announces Fall Programs and Certification Program 
at Hearst Castle

The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP), a 
non-profit organization that addresses safety and security concerns for museums, 
libraries, zoos, aquariums, parks, botanic gardens, educational institutions, 
historic sites, and other public institutions, will be holding its Eighth 
Annual Conference, Seminar, Exhibits & Certification Program at the Hearst Castle, 
October 3-6, 2006

The Foundation will continue the tradition of bringing the very best in 
programs, presenters, and conference activities to attendees from across the U.S. 
and abroad, with representation from every aspect of the professional spectrum. 
The IFCPP conference team welcomes administrators, facilities managers, human 
resources personnel, registrars, curatorial staff, security staff, and law 
enforcement professionals from cultural institutions of any size or scope to 
attend 3 full days of general conference sessions, course work and exam for the 
Certified Institutional Protection Manager (CIPM) designation, and a variety of 
special workshops. Instructors and presenters are the nation’s leading 
authorities in the cultural property protection community. General Session topics 
will include: Preventing Workplace Violence, Ejecting Unruly Patrons, Selecting 
System Vendors, Working with Contractors, Getting Staff Involved with 
Security, Selecting Contract Security, Screening Staff &Volunteers, Preventing 
Employee Theft, Improving Customer/Visitor Relations, Improving Staff Relations, 
Facilities Management, Emergency Preparedness, and much more. The IFCPP offers 
essential training and education in this very specialized field, and the only 
certification programs recognizing the skills and experience of those who protect 
our public institutions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to acquire the 
latest information on the protection of your institutions! Registration 
deadlines are approaching rapidly. For more information, call (800) 257-6717, visit 
www.ifcpp.org, or e-mail info at ifcpp.org.
 
Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM Founding Director
1305 Krameria St.  Suite H-129 Denver, CO 80220  
Steve at IFCPP.org

The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP) is a 
non-profit resource for professionals responsible for the protection of Museums, 
Libraries, Zoos, Aquariums, Botanic Gardens, Schools, Universities, State and 
National Parks, and other public facilities.  IFCPP is the only national 
organization offering special certification programs for officers, supervisors, 
managers, and technicians working in a cultural environment.  For additional 
information and program schedules check www.IFCPP.org or contact Info at IFCPP.org.