Attendees: Jessica, Jasmine, Stefani, Sarah, Elise, Adam, Karen, Stephanie
November meeting minutes were reviewed and modified slightly.
- Motion to approve the minutes. Mary will post to the blog.
Meeting time has been changed or the remainder of the year to the third Tuesday at 10:00a.m.
- Next meeting is March 17th at 10am
Financial Report (Adam)
- New membership fees have increased assets by $15
- We discussed the spring program and catering estimates
- Stefani and Adam to coordinate further off line
- We will add a registration option to join as a member with an extended membership term in addition to registering for the spring program
Spring Program Update
- Will be April 3rd at Charles Library, Temple University
- Eamon Tewell is our Keynote Speaker
- 9 proposals have come in so far
- Adam and Stefani working on getting registration set up
Mentoring Program & Stipend
- Not giving out a travel grant this year maybe next year
- Jasmine emailed all former mentors 6 are still interested in participating
- Jasmine contacted library schools in the area to solicit for mentees and had a response of 5 interested students
- Discussion ensued about the contact form, Google Drive access etc.
Elections held in March
- Jess working on the slate of candidates
- Two positions open for Director-at-large and VP/P
- Adam and Meaghan have confirmed they will stay on the board as treasurer and secretary respectively
We discussed the legislative liaison role how it could be changed in the future
- Legislative day does not get much interest from members
- Perhaps this position could be focused on fundraising, increasing membership, community outreach – a more detailed discussion will occur at a later date
Social Event Update
- Issues with the venue Elise had been working with, time tight to get out the word on the program
- Board agreed to table a social event until after the spring program
- New social committee member Rachel King – welcome
- Elise will work more with Rachel to plan a social event for late spring
Transition Meeting May/June
- Usually held in person – Stefani will look for a spot halfway between Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley Area – Doylestown proposed – seems like a good fit
- Doodle poll for dates to be sent out after elections to include new board members
Blog Update
- Dialogue regarding the fall program was posted
- Aimee Gee to write something pre-spring program
Recruitment
- Option to join membership tied into spring program registration
- More promotion will be done at spring Philly event