Minutes from ARLIS/SE Business Meeting,

ARLIS/NA Conference

Sheraton Midtown at Colony Square, Atlanta, Georgia

April 30, 2007

 

Present:

 

Liz Gentry, Cary Wilkins, Sandra Still, Kim Collins, Allen Novak, Gail Novak, Melissa McDonald, Stephen Patrick, Tom Caswell, Claudia Dold, Elizabeth Schaub (South Regional Representative), Sarah Falls (Guest), Ann Lindell, Moira Steven, Yvonne Boyer, Jennifer Friedman

 

Welcome and Introductions:

 

Vice President Yvonne Boyer called the meeting to order in the absence of President Kathleen List and asked everyone to introduce themselves. She acknowledged the sending of condolences and flowers in memory of Kathleen’s mother. Flowers were also sent to Heather Ball in sympathy to her and her colleagues at Virginia Tech.

 

SE chapter members who worked so hard on the national conference were acknowledged and thanked for their work and dedication.

 

Brief Outline of Assessment Task Force Recommendations and Feedback:

 

Elizabeth Schaub, the South Regional Representative, led a short discussion of the Task Force. She discussed promoting increased communications and a more streamlined way of communication.

 

Approval of Minutes:

 

Minutes from Nov. 11, 2006, were handed out to all attending. Minutes were approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

 

Allen Novak gave the treasurer’s report. He noted that he had not gotten a CD as of yet. There were no more additional comments. Treasurer’s report was approved. (See below.)

 

Membership/Renewal Update:

 

No one had any comments.

 

Vice President’s Report on Fall Chapter Conference in Nashville, Tennessee:

 

Yvonne presented a preliminary program for the fall meeting. She will be commuting between Nashville and the Getty during the next months.  She urged everyone to register ASAP, not later than the end of September. Book early because of the Vanderbilt/Kentucky game; rooms will go fast.

 

Webmaster’s Report:

 

Natalia Lonchyna was holding down the hospitality desk. It was noted that she has performed a GREAT JOB with the website. Tom Caswell pointed out that changing to MyHosting was a great move.

 

Newsletter Editor’s Report:

 

Cary Wilkins reminded all present that the deadline for the next issue of ARTifacts is May 11 and asked that we send him all photos and reports.

 

LoPresti Chair’s Report:

 

Stephen Patrick has sent out notices. He also noted that we are right up there alongside the Wittenborn Award in submissions. We are the only chapter that has a program such as this that showcases southern and local publishers. Allen Novak did a beautiful job on the LoPresti Posters.  He had people asking, “What is with this award?”

 

Other Business:

 

Stephen Patrick reminded us that the timeline is active and is on the ARLIS/NA website.

 

Claudia Dold acknowledged this was her first ARLIS national and first ARLIS/SE business meeting. She had a fabulous time and thanked all for their hard work.

 

New Business:

 

Allen Novak is sending out a packet to all new members and asked for any suggestions as to what to add to make them feel welcome. 

 

Ann Lindell said she had made a brochure and will pull it out when she gets back to the office.

 

Sarah Falls suggested that we promote to library students and encourage chapter participation.  Sites suggested were UNC-Asheville, Valdosta, UT Knoxville, and University of South Carolina.  The suggestion was made that we post the November conference on the ARLIS/NA website to get more attendees from other regions. 

 

Meeting Adjourned.

Liz Gentry, 2007 ARLIS/SE Secretary

 

ARLIS/SE TREASURER’S REPORT, 01/01/07–04/24/07

 

Checking account beginning balance 01/01/07: $2,591.57

 

Checking account current balance as of 04/24/07: $2,988.16

 

Income YTD: $930.39

ARLIS/SE conference reimbursements: $870.39

Dues $60.00

 

Expenses YTD: $533.80

ARLIS/NA welcome party reception donation: $250.00

Website domain name renewal: $32.00

LoPresti winning books for raffle donation: $141.51

LoPresti poster expense: $47.31

Flowers: $62.98

 

33 members have paid their 2007 dues.

2007 chapter dues paid:

James Ascher, Lindsey Barnes, Jennifer Beals, Yvonne Boyer, Tom Caswell, Susan Chiasson, Kim Collins, Donnelle Conklin, Claudia J. Dold, E. Lee Eltzroth, James A. Findlay, Jennifer Friedman, Liz Gentry, Barbara Hutsell, Katarina M. Jones, Kristina Keogh, Ann Lindell, Kathleen List, Natalia Lonchyna, Melissa McDonald, Allen Novak, Gail Novak, Tatum Preston, Deborah Prosser, Eliza Robertson, Kathryn Schlee, Moira Steven, Sandra Still, Janet Thomas, Patricia T. Thompson, Celia Walker, Cary Wilkins, Alessia Zanin-Yost.

 

Sincerely,

Allen Novak, Treasurer ARLIS/SE

04/24/2007