Connecticut Library Association

Executive Board Meeting

September 9, 2005

Wells-Turner Memorial Library – Glastonbury

 

I.                    Meeting was called to order at 10:00 am.

 

II.                 Board Introductions: Members introduced themselves and visitors and guests were noted.

 

III.               Public Comment/Notes from CLA Office: To keep the web site and office documents accurate. P. Najarian reminded the board to inform the CLA office when email addresses and phone numbers change.

 

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

 

CLA Hotel for PLA Conference. 1./C. Bradley suggested securing blocks of rooms at the John Jefferies Hotel in Boston.  Rooms are less expensive than the headquartered Sheraton Hotel and it also has convenient access to the T. It was agreed that Chris should pursue reserving this location. 2./Betsy Bray added that CLA members will receive the “host state rate” in the form of a discount coupon that will be mailed to all current CLA members.  She said registration for this conference has already begun.

 

Public Relations Campaign for Legislative Committee. P.Ciparelli and A. Knapp presented the Connecticard Marketing Campaign proposal and some sample promotional items. The proposal includes contracting Miranda Creative of Norwich to create a new logo for the Connecticard Program, and producing posters, bookmarks, table displays, and rugs. See motion below.

 

ACLU. A. Knapp reported on the hearing on the preliminary injunction and gag order in the case of John Doe vs. Gonzales.  This case is about an unnamed CT Librarian who refused to hand over library user records when served with a National Security Letter. See motion below.

 

2005-2006 CLA Budget. See motion below.

 

Nutmeg Award. See motion below.

 

      V.         Votes Taken:

  

P. Ciparelli moved that the Connecticut Library Association support the                Legislative Committee Connecticard Marketing Campaign Proposal not to exceed $10,000. B. Bray seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

P. Ciparelli moved that CLA support the Legislative Agenda for FY 2007  (see report). Motion passed unanimously.

 

B. Bray moved that CLA support “John Doe” in the court case ACLU vs. Gonzales and support his efforts to preserve our patrons’ confidentiality.  P. Ciparelli seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Betsy Bray moved that CLA approve the FY 2005-06 CLA Budget as proposed.  P. Ciparelli seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Martha Simpson moved that CLA donate $750 to the Nutmeg Book Award for 2005-06. Seconded by J. Rabin.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Martha Simpson moved that CLA donate $500 to the Nutmeg Book Award for FY 2004-05 (money approved last year but never send). D. Higginson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Martha Simpson moved that CLA approve the Children’s Section By-Laws as written and distributed at the meeting (see report). Seconded by J. Rabin. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Isabel Danforth moved that CLA authorizes the Publicity Committee to participate with CLC, CSL and Barnes and Nobel Bookstores to distribute coupons for discounts redeemable at Barnes and Nobel stores.  A portion of profits generated will support the iCONN databases. P. Ciparelli seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

J. Johnston moved to accept the minutes of the August 4, 2005 minutes.  B. Bailey seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

VI.              President’s Report:  1./A. Knapp reported on her involvement in the John Doe vs. Gonzales court case including her letters to and interviews with the media. In a motion noted above, the CLA Board agreed to support John Doe in this case and it was agreed that a press release be sent to interested media conveying CLA’s support. 2./ A. Knapp reported that she attended and worked with the Legislative Committee on the proposed Connecticard Marketing Campaign.

 

VII.            Treasurer’s Report: J. Fisher reported a total of $47,879.17 in the checking       

Account and $111,891.43 (as of 7/31/05) in investments, for total assets of                        $159,770.60.

 

VIII.         Past President’s Report:  No report was given.

 

IX.              Vice President’s Report: T. Geoffino reported that he has recruited two                                                        conference co-chairs for 2006-07: Cindy Lahey from New Canaan and             Karen Ronald from Trumbull. 

 

X.                 Committee/Section.Roundtable Reports:

 

ADA: A. Richetelle encouraged libraries to use ADA Program Planners Guide (available on CLA web site) when planning public programs at their libraries.  On November 10, 2005, ADA will present a program on disability awareness featuring Jane Brown from Disabled Student Services at UConn Law School. Program will be held at  Middletown Library Service Center. 3./ a program to help libraries develop their own ADA plan will be held in the spring of 2006. .

 

ALA: J. Johnston presented his doubts on the scheduled June 2006 ALA Conference in New Orleans.  He conveyed his concerns for CLA’s colleagues in the New Orleans area and suggested a donation from the CLA Board.  It was decided that a donation be made at a later date because it may be years before it would be used.

 

CEMA: F. Nadeau presented information on the 2005 CEMA Conference scheduled November 6 and 7, 2005 in Cromwell.

 

Children’s: 1./J. Rabin and M. Simpson presented changes in the Children’s Section by-laws including the establishment of a “tiered or staggered” term for the chair and chair elect. See Motion above. 2./  The 2006 CLA’s Children’s and Young Adult PreConference will be on Poetry.

 

CLASS:  A flyer was distributed and J. Cayer informed the Board of the upcoming “Stepping Stones to Success: CLASS 2005” Conference in Manchester October 28.

 

Conference:  M. Rupert encouraged board members to attend next month’s meeting which will be held at Mountainside in Wallingford – the location of the 2006 Annual Conference.  Attendees will have an opportunity to tour the site following the meeting.

 

Editorial: B. Bailey introduced K. Kilbourn as new Web Master and plans to work with Kirsten to redesign the web page.

 

Friends:  The 2005-06 Membership Drive is in full swing.

 

Legislative: 1./ P. Ciparelli showed samples and discussed the proposed Connecticard Marketing Campaign.  There was discussion regarding the use of “real” (local) people for the posters as opposed to models that were shown in the samples.  It was noted that there would be an additional cost of $2,000 for photography services if local patrons were used.  2./The committee presented and passed out copies of its 2007 Legislative Agenda (available at CLA office) which includes full funding of Connecticard over the next 5 years, maintaining level funding for CLC, Public Library Construction grants and iCONN; new statutory language on Confidentiality of Library Records.

 

Membership: P. Najarian reported on behalf of the committee.  However, the figures were incorrect and should be 717 renewed members to date including 9 new members in the month of August.

 

NELA: Conference in Worcester October 16-18.  Bus transportation to the conference on Monday, October 17th is being arranged.  Bus will leave Wal-Mart in Rocky Hill at 7:30 am, leave Worcester at 5:30 pm.  Approximate cost $20.

 

Publicity: There was discussion regarding the Barnes and Noble promotion (see motion above) as well as other programs including the Legislative Committee’s  Connecticard Program and a possible license plate promotional program. K. Kilbourn reported that $50,000 was raised in New Jersey through the Barnes and Noble program.

 

Public Libraries: 1./“The Idea Factory” will take place October 5, 2005 in Wallingford.  2./ Nominations are being sought for the 2005-06 Excellence in Public Libraries Awards.

 

Technical Services: A flyer was distributed on the section’s upcoming “Cataloger’s Toolbelt” Thursday, November 3rd from 9 to noon.

 

YA:  2006-07 incoming YA co-chair, Kim Rutigliano of Rocky Hill Public Library was introduced.

 

CT Center for the Book: Kat Lyons announced the 4th Annual CT Book Award Sunday, December 5, 2005 at Hartford City Hall from 2-5:30. Keynote speaker is Katharine Weber, tickets are $40.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 11:35 am.

 

Attendees: J. Fisher, A. Knapp, B. Bray, J. Cayer, A. Wilson, M. Simpson, J. Rabin, F. Nadeau, D. Higginson, K. Rutigliani, L. Hawkes, R. Harten, P. Ciparelli, M. Stuart, J. Johnston, B. Bailey, A. Richetelle, M. Rupert, T. Wilmot, C. Bradley, I. Danforth, K. Kilbourn, H. Keeler, T. Conley, G. Seagrave; K. Lyons, M. Foyt, F. Aloisa, A. Barney, S. Brooks, T. Geoffino.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Pamela Najarian, Acting Secretary




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