1. Office Name: Vice President
2. Office Term (Date: Ex. 2006-2007): 2006-2007
3. How do you plan to help committees address the four NMRT goals? (If it does not apply, put N/A.)
I have developed a list of projects for the next two years that will help address the four NMRT goals.
· I will make appointments to NMRT committees, beginning with the Midwinter-to-Midwinter Committees, starting in late October/early November.
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I am planning an
online-based, free leadership program series for NMRT members, which will take
place during the 2007-2008 year.
· Amanda Roberts and I are working on revising the NMRT liaison program.
· See #5 below for information on the Internships Task Force, which will begin at ALA Midwinter.
· I am developing plans for an NMRT Speaker's Corps, consisting of NMRT members who are willing to speak (either in-person or virtually) about the benefits of NMRT membership.
4. How do you plan to create a positive committee experience? What type of support do you plan to provide to chairs and committee members, and how often do you plan to provide such support?
I am available via e-mail (nanette.donohue@gmail.com) as well as instant messenger (nanetteamplified on AIM, amplifiedtorock on Yahoo) regularly. I plan to work closely with the Vice Presidential Planning committee, which I supervise, to provide any necessary direction and support. I am also available for any other committee chairs or members who may require assistance.
5. What future directions do you see your office or NMRT needing to take this year or the following year? What kind of strategies do you envision for addressing projects that affect committees outside of your supervision?
I have been in contact with the four directors and the NMRT President regarding projects for the next two years. The directors have already discussed the projects with their committees, and work on some of the projects has already begun.
Much of my work this year is in preparation for next year, and I have already developed a few goals that I would like to address during my presidential term:
I am looking for volunteers for the two ad hoc task forces, so if anyone is interested, please let me know. They are not yet on the committee volunteer form. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, I'd love to hear them. You can e-mail me or message me, whichever you prefer.
6. Date of report: October 10, 2006
7. Submitted by: Nanette Donohue (nanette.donohue@gmail.com)