CONNECTICUT LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

113th Annual Meeting

Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa

Groton, Connecticut

April 21st, 2004

 

 

 

I.                    CALL TO ORDER:            President Les Kozerowitz called The Meeting to order at 8:35 AM.

 

II.                 MINUTES:                        Minutes of the 2003 Annual Meeting were approved unanimously.

 

III.               TREASURER’S REPORT:

 

Treasurer Veronica L. C. Stevenson-Moudamane reported that as of March 23rd, 2004, the organization’s Checking and Schwab account contained a combined cash and investment value of $142,120.40.

 

IV.              BY-LAWS CHANGE:

 

A motion to incorporate proposed Bylaw changes was offered by President Les Kozerowitz.   The proposed changes are to Article II and Article VI, Section 4 of current By-Laws.  The proposed changes for Article II is to make language more inclusive of all who work in or are interested in libraries, and for Article VI, Section 4, the proposed change is to expand the mission of the ADA’s Standing Committee.  Pat Holloway seconded the motion.  Discussion was held on the new wording being proposed in the changes.  David Bryant is in favor of retaining the use of the word “librarian,” however, Pat Holloway and Vince Juliano assures that the proposed wording changes reflect more inclusive language and is more preferable. Copies of proposed changes are on file at the CLA Offices.  All but one approved the passing of this motion.

 

V.                 SLATE PRESENTED:

 

Karen McNulty, Past President and Nominating Committee Chair, presented the slate of candidates for Officers of the Association.  For Vice-President/President-Elect: Tony Bernardo; Region 3 Representative: Francine Aloisa; Region 5 Representative: Tracey Ralston; Region 6 Representative: Theresa Conley.    Karen McNulty called for further nominations that would be in the form of a petition with the signatures of, at least, 10 present CLA members.  None were made.  David Bryant moved to accept the slate of officers as presented; Vince Juliano seconded and the slate was passed unanimously by voice vote.

 

VI.              PRESENTATION OF GIFTS:  President-Elect, Chris Bradley and Board Member David Bryant thanked Les for a great year as President of CLA and presented him with gifts.

 

VII.            ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Kris Jacobi introduced NELA President, John Berry, who was warmly welcomed by the CLA members.  Les informed members that Vince Juliano has come out of retirement.  Mike Moran reminded everyone of the special Legislative Focus Group Session that was being held later that day in Room 349.

 

 

 

Adjournment:  A unanimous vote to adjourn was taken. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Veronica L. C. Stevenson-Moudamane, Secretary/Treasurer 2001-2004

 

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