Introduction of board members

About ALA
You don’t have to be a member in order to participate in the student chapter of ALA. Sign up through the ALA website http://www.ala.org. It would probably be a good idea to sign up for the new member round table where new ALA members and new librarians discuss issues.

National Conference in Chicago
Since the annual conference is so close, it is really a great opportunity for our chapter to become involved and to do our part. We have a base of alumni in the area, and the conference can also be a chance for LEEP and Fridays-Only students to be involved as well. Two years ago, the GSLIS chapter was the student chapter of the year and we’d love to win that title again!

About the Committees and Sign-Ups
We need members for all of the committees: ACRL, Community Outreach, Conference, Field Trip, Fundraising, International, LEEP, Lecture, Social, and Professional Development.

Explanation about the Board / Committee Chair relationship
Each board member is paired with one of the committees. The chair can ask for funds, etc., through the board member, but the chair is in charge of the committee. The ACRL will be treated as a committee for now, even though it is really a division of ALA. We’re working to get this group off the ground since it is the first student division.

Upcoming Events
* Mid-Winter Conference in Boston
* 5 October 2004, 4-5:30—Morton Association Presentation in 291 UGL
* 26 October 2004, 2:30-3:30 pm—Carol Brey-Casiano in 126 GSLIS
* Fall 2004 Career Series
   Mondays, 3:00-5:00, 131 GSLIS
   4 October, 11 October, 18 October, 25 October, 1 November

Treasurer’s Report
RSO: $1556.98
Checking: $99.28, less $30 for the pizza

Minutes taken by Mary Kate Eisemann, secretary (2004-2005)