Connecticut Library Association  

Executive Board Meeting

August 4, 2005

Brookfield Library

 

I.          The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am.

 

II.         Board Introductions:  The new board was introduced.

 

III.       Public Comment/Notes from the CLA Office:  A. Knapp read a note of thanks from Les Kozerowitz.

 

IV.       Additions to the Agenda and/or Action Items: 

 

Connecticut Children’s Book Fair.  See motion below.

 

Contract renewals for D. Kapp, M. Rupert, B. Williams, and newly appointed Webmaster, Kirsten Kilbourne.  All contracts were approved and voted upon.  See motions below:

 

V.        Votes Taken:

 

P. Ciparelli moved that the Connecticut Library Association enter into a contract with Barry Williams as Lobbyist for the Association at a yearly rate of $8,926.45, effective July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006.  This amount reflects a 3% cost of living increase.  J. Johnston seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

B. Bray moved that the Connecticut Library Association approve the contract for Mary Ann Rupert, CLA Conference Manager, at an annual rate of $9,900, effective July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006. G. Hurley seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

B. Bailey moved that the Connecticut Library Association approve the contract for David Kapp, CT Libraries Editor, at an annual rate of $6,200, effective July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006.  B. Bray seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

B. Bailey moved that the Connecticut Library Association approve the contract for Web Master, Kirsten Kilbourne, for $1,605.00 per year, effective July 1st.  J. Woycik seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

J. Johnston moved to accept the minutes of July 2, 2005.  P.Ciparelli seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

P. Ciparelli moved that the Connecticut Library Association support the Connecticut Children’s Book Fair in the amount of $1,000.  M. Etter seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

J. Cayer moved that the Connecticut Library Association approve the By-Laws of the CLASS Section written in August 2002.  C. Bradley seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

J. Johnston moved that CLA continue to pursue CLA/ALA land accommodations at the ALA 2006 Conference in New Orleans.  C. Bradley seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

VI.       President’s Report:  1/ A. Knapp reported on attending the recent ALA conference, returning with valuable information on training for new librarians and members. (is that ok Alice??)  2/ In addition, Alice has been working with the legislative committee on next year’s agenda, and attended a meeting with the committee and PR firm that may be working with the association on the Connecticard campaign.

 

VII.      Treasurer’s Report:  The preliminary FY 2004-2005 year end report shows a financial gain of $2,000.  Assets as of June 30th show $17,451 in checking and $110, 142 in the investment account.  During the year J. Fisher would like to consider revision of the association’s Financial Plan and make possible changes in the investment account.

 

VIII.     Past President’ Report.  C. Bradley continues her work with the legislative committee. 

 

IX.       Vice-President’s Report: None.

 

X.        Committee/Section/Roundtable Reports:

 

ACLB: The committee hopes to have the Leadership Conference plans finalized by the end of August.

 

ALA:  The ALA June 2006 Conference will be held in New Orleans on the 22-28th.  J. Johnston has been looking into hotel accommodations for CT attendees.  He presented information on the Hotel St. Marie which offers a rate of $135/night for 1-2 persons.  The board agreed that he should pursue this – see motion above. A summary statement from the recent ALA conference is available through Jay or the CLA office.

 

CEMA:  On November 6-7, 2005, CEMA will present its Annual Conference, “Literacy Grows Through Strong Libraries”, at the Radisson Hotel in Cromwell. 

 

Children’s: The Children’s Section Fall Program will be held on September 12th, at the Cheshire Public Library from 9:30-4:00 pm. 

 

CLASS: The CLASS By-Laws proposed in August 2002 were approved at today’s board meeting with a few minor corrections notes.  See motion above.

 

Conference:  1/ The 2005 Conference netted a profit of $21,500.  2/ The theme for 2006 will be “Energize Your Mind – Relax Your Body”.  Betsy and Anita noted that it is time to start planning your programs - the planning forms will be available in October. 3/  A Reader’s Advisory pre-conference is being planned along with a golf tournament. 4/ PLA: B. Bray stated that CLA attendees at the PLA conference in Boston will receive host state discount registration. She will check to see if on-line registration is available.

 

CSL: G. Hurley reported that K. Wiggin has send out information on the project to get the Hartford Courant digitalized.  To date $137,000 in donations has been received but $500,000 is needed.  Reponses from libraries would be appreciated by Sept. 1st.

 

Friends: A. Wilson passed around the award she received at ALA and announced that Lillian Levin has retired from the board. Ida Ransom from Thompson has joined the board.

 

Legislative: 1/ P. Cirparelli circulated a report from the August 8th committee meeting. (A copy is available in the office).  2/ In addition, Peter discussed yesterdays meeting with Maria Miranda of “Miranda Creations”, a PR firm that the committee may be hiring to work on the Connecticard campaign. The legislative committee will come before the board in September with proposed funding for this project. 3/ Barry Williams is trying to set up a meeting with the committee and Governor Rell. 4/ The next meeting of the Legislative Committee will be held on August 31st at 2:00 pm. at the Middletown Library Service Center.

 

NELA:  1/ K. Jacobi met with M. Etter and handed all the NELA paperwork over to her.  The NELA Fall conference brochure has been mailed out. 2/ B. Bray attended the recent NELLS Leadership Conference in Rhode Island and thanked CLA for their support of this program.

 

Publicity:  At their last meeting the committee discussed sponsoring a special license plate in CT for libraries.  The signatures of 400 supporters are needed for this project.  The license plate would be designated a “special cause” plate and cost of $75.00 - $50 for the plate and $25 to the organization.  The consensus of the board is that the Publicity Committee pursue this. 

 

Public Libraries:  This section’s fall meeting will take place on October 5th at the Wallingford Public Library.

 

Mentoring: The focus of this committee will be changing from job hunting to new vistas of professional growth. 

 

Technical Services:  More information on the November program will be out shortly.

 

YA: A November program is being discussed.

 

Other: 1/ Connecticut Library Consortium: CLC will be sponsoring a program on “trend spotting”, on October 21st at the University of Hartford.  2/ October 22nd is the date of the International Book Bazaar  to be presented by, and held at, The Hartford Public Library,

 

XI.       Old Business: A. Knapp reminded the board to submit lengthy reports in writing for Pam’s use in the minutes. .

 

XII.      New Business: A reminder from C. Bradley about the NY Times Award for Best Librarian  - nominate someone! 

 

A motion was made to adjourn at 11:20 with a short orientation session for new board members to follow.

 

Attendees:  D. Kapp, C. Bradley, A.Wilson, J. Cayer, D. Higginson, S. Lee, B. Bray, A. Barney, M. Etter, G. Seagrave, E. Wilmot, R. Harten, L, McLaughlin, M. Rupert, F. Nadeau, B. Bailey, T. Ralston, J. Woycik, B. Reiter, J. Day, K. Lyons, P. Ciparelli, G. Hurley, J. Johnston, J. Fisher, A. Knapp.

 

Respectully submitted,

 

Karen Zoller, Acting Secretary

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