Executive
Board Meeting
June
2, 2005
Harry Bennett Branch- Stamford
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:15 am. Ernest DiMatttia, Jr. welcomed the board to Stamford.
II. Introductions: Board members were introduced and new members were noted.
III. Public Comments/Notes from the CLA Office: It was requested from the office that written reports be submitted for the minutes to help during the Administrative Assistant change over.
IV. Additions to Agenda and/or Action Items:
(a) By-Laws Revision: S. Brooks informed the Board that the position of Sec/Treasurer Elect should have been filled at the April 2005 election. It was suggested that the President appoint someone willing before July 1 to serve. J. Fisher had already agreed to serve another term and therefore Jan should be nominated for a second term of 2 years in April 2006.
(b) 2005-2006 CLA/CLC contract: Chris Bradley presented the CLA/CLC contract at the same rate as last year/ $22,502.00. It was noted that this contract includes the CLA Jobline postings. The Board was reminded that the CLA Jobline will only post positions that meet the CLA minimum salary guideline.
(c) Betsy Bray will coordinate the schedule of the 2005-2006 CLA Board Meetings to be distributed at August meeting. August 4th meeting will be held at the Brookfield Library and the September 8th meeting at Glastonbury Public Library.
(d) Betsy, CLA liaison to PLA, has negotiated discount coupons for CLA members to attend the conference in Boston in March.
V. Votes taken:
B. Bray moved to accept the CLA/CLC contract as presented at an annual rate of $22,502.00. Marie Hasskarl seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
F. Gagliardi moved to accept the minutes of the May 5, 2005. M. Etter seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C. Bradley moved that the 2005/2006 Connecticut Library Association Executive Board be approved as presented. P. Ciparelli seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
P. Ciparelli moved that all officers authorized (Alice Knapp and Jan Fisher), be empowered to sign all documents and checks for the Connecticut Library Association. M. Hasskarl seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VI. President’s Report: A gift of gratitude was presented to Kris Jacobi, outgoing NELA Representative. Outgoing Past President Les Kozerowitz was also thanked for his service to CLA.
VII. Treasurer’s Report: J. Fisher circulated a report dated 4/30/05. Checking account balance as of that date is $71,311.58 and investment account balance stands at $106,999.54.
VIII. Past President – no report.
IX. Vice President – no report.
X. Committee/Section/Roundtable Reports:
ACLB: Suzanne Lee indicated that there are openings on the ACLB Board. If you know of anyone interested in serving, please contact her.
ALA: Jay Johnston reported that this committee continues to lobby for state funds. He also indicated a need for CLA to coordinate travel to ALA next year – specifically arranging hotel accommodations for attendees.
Career Recruitment: Ida McGhee will not be serving on the Board next year. Career Recruitment will be chaired by Randi Ashton-Pritting. In a report from Randi, it was noted that recruitment in the profession was successful last year.
Children’s: Roundtable scheduled for September 12th at Cheshire Library. This section is looking for co-chairs for next year.
College/University: Nancy Gillies and committee passed their by-laws at annual meeting. The Board was reminded that Section by-law revisions be brought before the Board for review and approval.
CT State Library: (1) Statewide Continuing Education Calendar is available on the CSL server. Please check this calendar when planning events and consider posting your event on this calendar. (2) S. Brettschneider’s report included updates on the CT Education Network and the LSTA Grant Awards which totaled $250,722. (3) Sharon also updated the Board on the Collaborative Summer Reading Program and training available through CTWebJunction.Org. A full copy of Sharon’s report is available from the CLA office.
Business and Economic Development: M. Foyt reported that the committee is looking for speakers next year’s programs focusing on copyright and trademarks.
Friends: A. Wilson will be traveling to ALA to accept an advocacy award on behalf of the Friends of Connecticut Libraries.
Legislative: Peter Ciparelli reported that the Legislative Committee is hoping to schedule a meeting with the governor for additional support of Connecticard. Presently there is a $.14 reimbursement on the $1.05 cost.
NELA: The committee is still looking for candidates for the Vice-President/President Elect position.
Publicity: This committee is looking for new members. Contact Betty Ann if interested. C. Bradley read a report submitted by this committee.
CLASS: Acceptance of by-laws to be voted on at August meeting. Fall meeting will be held October 28th. In the fall and after further review, CLASS would like to make a recommendation that paraprofessional’s salaries be based on a percentage of the MLS salary level.
Technical Services: New chair, G. Hurley, and committee, have begun work on their fall program.
Conference 2006: The 2006 Conference will be held May 8, 9,10 at Mountainside Resort in Wallingford. There will be an all day Reader’s Advisory Pre-Conference. The CLA October Board Meeting will be held at Mountainside.
Development: After Board discussion and committee review, it has been decided to continue with the CLA office administration as it is.
Editorial: Looking for material for July/August newsletter. Deadline June 30th. It would be a good time to promote fall programs. Judy Smith is resigning as Web Master. More information will be available at August meeting.
Membership: Current membership stands at 1,023 with 3 new members last month.
Procedures: It was reported that by-law changes that were voted and approved are on-line for review. Other changes will be voted on at next year’s annual meeting.
Other: C. Bradley requested that a CLC Report be added to the agenda.
XI. Old Business: none
XII. New Business:
(a) Change Over: The gavel was passed from Outgoing President Christine Bradley to President Alice Knapp. Alice addressed the board stating her leadership goals for the upcoming term. She wants CLA to focus on: becoming more efficient and effective with regard to personnel, career recruitment and mentoring; creating greater leverage for development with CLC; Quality customer service; C-Card Initiative – ability to get more funding for our community.
(b) The 2005-2006 Board was presented. New members were asked to stand.
(c) Action Items:
C. Bradley made a motion to approve the Presidential appointments. See motion above.
P. Ciparelli made a motion to authorize check signing. See motion above.
An Orientation session for new board members will be held after the August meeting.
Motion to adjourn was made by Jay Johnston at 11:55 a.m.
Attendees: J. Johnston, M. Simpson,J. Rabin, P. Ciparelli, A. Wilson, J. Anderson, M. Etter, S. Brettschneider, S. Lee, f. Gagliardi, M. Foyt, B. Bray, B. Bailey, K. Jacobi, M. Hasskarl, G. Hurley, F. Aloisa, G. Seagrave, D. Kapp, N. Gillies, L.Hawkes, L. McLaughlin, A. Barney, P. Perll, J. Cayer, S. Brooks, J. Fisher, A. Knapp, C. Bradley.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Zoller
Recording Secretary
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