Executive Board Meeting
June 5, 2008
I. President Carl Antonucci called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
II. Board Introduction: Members of the Board introduced themselves.
III.
Public Comments/Notes from CLA Office: Carl read a letter from
Pam Najarian informed the Board that she will be on vacation the week of June 30 returning July 7. Board members should contact CLC if necessary, during that time.
Jay Johnston presented Mike Moran
a plaque commemorating his service to CLA upon his retirement and thanked
IV. Additions to the Agenda: Alison Wang presented information from the Library Society of China seeking financial support to purchase new books for the victims of the earthquake in May. She noted that $100 US Dollars translates to 700 yen which could buy about 70 books. See Votes Taken.
Kathy Leeds suggested the formation of a subcommittee to develop a mission statement for the purpose of setting goals for charitable contributions. See Votes Taken.
V. Votes Taken: Peter Ciparelli moved to accept the minutes of March 6, 2008. Debbie Herman noted a change in her report of March 6th (in which “the President will dissolve the ad hoc committee”). With changes made, Tom Schadlich seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Chris Bradley moved that CLA donate $100 to the Library Society of China to help with the purchase of books for earthquake victims. Janet Woycik seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Kathy Leeds moved that CLA establish a committee to research and propose a donation policy and procedural guidelines, possibly including a grant application form, for the organization. Janet Woycik seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Chris Bradley moved that CLA accept the treasurer’s recommendations for reimbursement procedures including increasing the mileage reimbursement to $.50.5 mile and meals capped at $50 per day. Barbara Bailey seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. President’s Report: Carl Antonucci highlighted his year in office and described it as a learning experience. He thanked CLA Board members for their support throughout the year.
VII.
Treasurer’s Report:
VIII. Past President: no report
IX.
VP/President Elect:
Kathy Leeds reported that she is working with Randi Ashton-Pritting
(2008-09 VP/President Elect) on finding central location for monthly CLA
meetings. She announced that the August
7th meeting will be at the Russell Library,
X. Committee/Sections/Roundtables:
BCALA: Vivian Bordeaux reported on the success of their conference programs with over 75 attendees.
CLASS: John Cayer informed the Board that his Section will be reviewing the salary survey data over the summer months and will present the information at the CLASS conference November 7th @ Middlesex Community College.
CLC: Randi Ashton-Pritting
reminded those in attendance that CLC’s Annual Meeting is scheduled June 19th
at
Career Recruitment: Debbie Herman discussed the committee’s merger process with Mentoring. Kim Farrington will co-chair with Debbie and a ˝ day retreat is being planned.
Children’s: Liz McKay stated that her committee was pleased with their conference programs. She also announced that she is expecting a baby and will be leaving the board. Caitlyn August from Darien Public Library will be replacing her and working with Gail Zeiba.
College & University: John Leonetti reported that his committee was also pleased with the conference programs and that they are presently planning a Fall program.
Conference 2008: Randi Ashton-Pritting thanked the Board and everyone involved in the 2008 Conference which has been hailed as “the best in years!” She said she was overwhelmed with the success and said it was a pleasure working with the committee on this event. She stated that she hopes that the 2009 conference will be presented by even more academic libraries.
Friends:
Intellectual Freedom: Jan Vaill
Day reported that the conference program on meeting rooms in public libraries
was extremely interested. She also
discussed the launch of the Big Read at the Shubert in
Legislative: Mike Moran
distributed his report which reiterated no changes in the state budget, but a
possible 5% cut next year. He reported
on the possible choices for CLA legislator of the year, although no clear candidates
have emerged. The committee reported on the National Library Legislative Days
trip to
Membership: Janet Woycik reported membership at 909. Prior to conference, it was 867. The conference drew 16 new CLA members.
NELA: Betsy Bray reported for Mary
Etter. She said that the Fall conference will be in
Publicity: Chris Bradley reported that she and Betty Anne Reiter will again co-chair the Publicity committee. She informed the Board that they are reviewing the program and discussing ideas for “One Book for Children.” They will have a report for the Board within the next few months.
Technical Services: Tom Schadlich reported that Jacqueline Toce will be the new chair for 2008-09. The committee is planning an Open Source Systems program scheduled for Thursday, November 6 at the Windsor Public Library. He also stated that Stan Siegel is the Executive Director of the East Norwalk Library.
YA: Ann Marie Naples announced that Christine Tkaczyk from Durham Public Library will replace Katie Bunn as co-chair. She said a roundtable is scheduled November 17th at the West Hartford Public Library featuring Alexander Flynn.
Region 2: Betsy Bray reported that the Rocky Hill Library was featured on Channel 3 news for going green. She showed the board their new book bags. She announced that she is retiring June 27th after 34 years of service. (Mary Engels reminded the Board that a reception for Betsy is June 16th at the Rocky Hill Library.)
Old Business: none.
New Business: Hail Keeler
announced 6 LTA graduates from
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:15.
Attendees:
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela Najarian
Recording Secretary