AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

JUNIOR MEMBERS ROUND TABLE

EXECUTIVE BOARD

MINUTES OF MEETING

SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1982

8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.

The ALA-JMRT Executive Board Meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by President Judy Sessions.

Executive Board Members Present: Judy Sessions, June Breland, Becky Taylor, Cindy Ansell, May Jo Godwin, Eloise Fasold, Pat Matthes, Anders Dahlgren, Lisa Kinney, Barbara Hull, Jim Deutsch, Laura A. Shepard, Karen Bohrer, Mary B. Mayer, J.Linda Williams, David Searcy, Vivian Beech, Donna Cranmer, Ray Metz, John Moorman, Fred Pachman, Kevin Rosswurm, Karen Carlson, Charles Kratz, Kay Runge, Paula Murphy, Pat Naismith.

Guests Present: Laureen Bowman, Steve Thomas, Victoria Steele, Pauline Micciche, Shirley Lowman.

Secretary's Report--Charles Kratz

Charles reported that the minutes of the Midwinter meetings had been, mailed in April to all members of the Executive Board. The Secretary noted the following changes received by mail from Leslie Chamberlin: for the minutes dated January 25, 1982 the name of Annette Sulo was changed to Annette Salo; Brigette Kinney was changed to Brigitte Kinney; and for the minutes dated January 23 and 25, 1982, Leslie Chamberlin was added to Executive Board Members Present; and asked if there were any additional corrections. There being none, the minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.

President's Report--Judy Sessions

Judy began the meeting by summarizing her year as President. She mentioned that she had had discussions with the ALA Committee on Planning and Committee on Organization concerning whether JMRT was meeting the goals of ALA. Judy thanked the members of the Board for their support and many contributions during her year as President.

Vice President's Report--June Breland

Reporting on her various projects, June announced that JMRT did not receive the J. Morris Jones and Bailey K. Howard World Book Encyclopedia ALA Goal Award but had received an encouraging letter with suggestions for a future proposal from the Selection Committee. June indicated that JMRT will submit a revised proposal this coming year to support a project to involve new members of the library profession in legislative lobbying by sponsoring some type of internship. Mary Jo Godwin will chair the Ad Hoc Political Apprenticeship Grant Proposal Committee which will prepare the new proposal.

June distributed a copy of the long range goals prepared by the Ad Hoc Committee for Long Range Planning and indicated that COG would be assuming responsibility during the coming year for expanding these goals and drafting objectives for each subgoal. She further reported that the ALA Committee Preference Form had been revised and that Andrew Lisowski from George Washington University Library would be chairing the ALA Committees Clearinghouse Committee.

Past President's Report--Anne Hollingsworth

Judy Sessions announced that Anne was unable to attend the Conference.

Treasurer's Report--Paula Murphy

Paula reported that our projected operating revenue was $3,334.75.

Director's Reports--Karen Carlson, Greg Heid, Kay Runge

Karen Carlson, Director of Conference Arrangements, gave the Board a glimpse of what to expect at the Conference programs and thanked Patty Schaeder and Pat Nai smith for their help with local arrangements. Judy Sessions in turn thanked Karen for her many contributions to JMRT during her two-year term as director.

Kay Runge and Greg Heid were unable to attend this meeting.

Before moving on to committee reports, Judy asked the Board to publicize the Social as much as possible. She introduced Pauline Micciche, LAMA Liaison to JMRT, who described LAMA's upcoming Los Angeles program, "Negotiation, a Necessary Supervisorv Skill." Pauline indicated that LAMA would like JMRT to underwrite some expenses and to make suggestions for program speakers. Judy Sessions announced that Anders Dahlgren had replaced Jerald Merrick as JMRT/LAMA Liaison and would be continuing in that post next year. The Executive Board expressed a willingness to support the program and asked Pauline to return to her Board with that pledge.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Cognotes--Mary Bride Mayer

Mary reported that the first issue of Cognotes would be available at the next Board meeting.

Midwinter Activities Committee--Eloise Fasold

Eloise summarized Midwinter activities.

Nominating Committee--David Searcy

David reported the following election results:

VICE-PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT: J. Linda Williams, St. Mary's County Public School System, Mechanicsville, MD

SECRETARY: Collette A. Wagner, LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, NY

TREASURER: Ray E. Metz, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

DIRECTOR (two-year term): Mary Bride Mayer, Virginia Beach Public Library, Virginia Beach, VA

ALA COUNCIL BY PETITION: Patricia Naismith, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

David also mentioned that Laura Shepard would be succeeding him.

Publicity Committee--Leslie Chamberlin

Judy distributed the Committee report as Leslie was unable to attend the Conference. The Committee overspent its budget due to the mailing of the low-cost housing list.

Local Arrangements Committee--Pat Naismith

Pat reported that the Students to ALA Guide was completed and that an unexpected expense of $400 for the dance floor at the Social had occurred. Pat also indicated that more committees guidelines are needed for the Handbook.

Director's Report--Kay Runge

Kay reported on the various JMRT awards. Mary Jo Godwin introduced the 3M Professional Development Grant winners: Laureen Carol Bowman, Farmington Community Library, Michigan; Victoria Lee Steele, UCLA Library, Los Angeles, CA; and P. Steven Thomas, Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND.

Annual Conference Social Committee--Fred Pachman

Fred reported on the additional expense for the dance floor. He also distributed tickets to people needing them.

Donna Cranmer introduced the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award winners.

Barbara Hull described briefly the Students to ALA reception to be held at Drexel University Library School.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Charles E. Kratz

ALA/JMRT Secretary, 1981-82