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Hi Jeff,
        I would just call the Sept. - Dec. time a preview
rather than an opening... in this way you are being
clear about the expectation  for the public.

        In this way it could set the public up to want to
see what is coming in the future and drive them into
the museum during the initial time... it will also set
them up as supporters of the time when the museum
will reopen and they can have another wonderful
experience.

David
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> From: jeff courtman <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Informal Science Education Network <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 20:08:54 -0500
> Subject: temporarily closing
>
> i'm working with a small non-profit that is already committed to opening in
> early september, but then, in the worst case scenario,  may be forced to shut
> down at the end of december, for rennovations, for the folllowing  3 months.
>
> the question none of us can answer is what impact opening/closing will have on
> perception in the community.  (board understands the predicament, so
> disappointing the board is not an issue).  This is a 21,000 sq. ft facility.
>
> i'm wondering if any of you have found yourself in the same unfortunate
> situation, or even in the same universe!
>
> any brilliant suggestions for mitigating the impact, short of not opening,
> would be more than welcome and, hey, if it works, i'll share the results with
> everyone!
>
> thanks in advance!
>
> Jeff Courtman
> Mind-Works
> 4026 Richmond Ave
> Shreveport, LA  71106

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