1. Write your concerns to Premier Ralph Klein and your MLA (if you live in Alberta):

Government of Alberta
P.O. Box 1333
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2N2

b. by phone (toll-free) at 310-0000

c. click here to send Ralph Klein a letter

Ask why government funding has been consistently below levels proven to be needed for the most basic care of collections that are owned by the Province of Alberta.

Recommend that the provincial government use the Heritage Trust Fund to support your cultural heritage.

2. Write to the Chair of Glenbow's Board of Governors, Mr Randy Oliver at:

Glenbow Museum
130 - 9th Avenue S.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0P3

State that the knowledge and expertise of Glenbow's staff are as valuable a resource as its collections. Loss of the Glenbow's corporate knowledge base, without succession planning, does not make good business sense.

3. Contact Mr. Mike Robinson, President and CEO of Glenbow Museum.

Express your concerns regarding the erosion of public services at the Museum. Call him at (403) 268-4214, or email him at michaelr@glenbow.org.

4. Support the Library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Glenbow by calling David M. Mittelstadt, 230-2023.

This group holds meetings periodically to discuss issues that are of particular interest to the many users of the Library and Archives.

5. Visit the Museums Alberta website, www.museumsalberta.ab.ca

This non-profit organization promotes the development of museums in Alberta. Be involved!

6. We would be interested in hearing from you regarding the subject of funding for arts and culture in the Province of Alberta.
Submit your ideas to cupe1645@hotmail.com.

7. Contact Pam Beattie, CUPE communications specialist at (780) 484-7644 or pbeattie@cupe.ca for more information on how you can be of support or how to access form letters.

Brought to you CUPE Local 1645 representing the professional staff at Glenbow.