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Wow, this is an interesting one . . .

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From: Informal Science Education Network
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Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 10:33 AM
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Subject: Membership policies


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Hello everyone,
 
My Science Center is currently reviewing our membership policy.  I have
some questions about other Science Centers/zoos/museums' policies.
Specifically, do you have any policies about background checks and/or
checking registered sex offender lists before accepting memberships?  We
have a security department that is very concerned about the safety of
the children who attend our center- they have policies and procedures in
place for watching
the general public.   We, of course, do background checks on all
employees
and volunteers.  Our members are not checked.  If you do check your
list, how do you deal with potential first amendment issues?  If you
don't, do you have any policies to protect your organization and the
children who attend it?  Do you know of any organizations that had an
issue or incident with something like this?  We haven't had any issues,
but would like very much to avoid them.  Thanks for all your help.
 
Katherine Patterson-Paronto
Education Manager
Science City at Union Station
Kansas City, MO
 
 

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