1999 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

April 30, 1999
Pasco DoubleTree Inn, Pasco, Washington

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by Joan Weber, President, at 1:05 p.m. after determination that there was a quorum present.

GREETINGS FROM HOST LIBRARY:

Joan Weber introduced Phelps Shepard who welcomed the Association to the Tri-Cities area.

INTRODUCTION OF OFFICERS:

Joan Weber introduced the WLA Officers:
In-coming President: Cindy Cunningham
Secretary: Carol Gill Schuyler
Treasurer: Patty Duitman
Coordinator of Communications: Mary Carr
Coordinator of Continuing Education: Diane Cowles
Coordinator of Strategic Planning: Jill Jean
1999 Conference Coordinator: Tom Moak
2000 Conference Coordinator: Susan Odencrantz
ALA Councilor: Jan Walsh
PNLA Representative: Linda Pierce
WLFTA Representative: Patience Rogge
IG Coordinator: Nancy Collins-Warner

Joan Weber introduced the new WLA Officers:
Treasurer: Kim Hixson
Coordinator of Strategic Planning: Sandra Sebbas
2001 Conference Coordinator: Merri Hartse
PNLA Representative: Mary Campbell
Joan announced that Vice President/President-Elect Nancy Ledeboer is not able to accept the office because she is leaving the State for another position.

Committee Chairs and IG Chairs were asked to stand for acknowledgement of their efforts.

Joan Weber introduced the Association staff:
ALKI Editor: Carolynne Myall
LINK Editor: Linda Rhines
In-coming LINK Editor: Ginny Rabago
Webmaster: Martha Parsons
Association Coordinator: Gail Willis

CALL TO CONFERENCE 2000: Susan Odencrantz

Susan Odencrantz encouraged all Conference attendees to attend Conference 2000 in Tacoma, R/Evolution. She said that the focus of the Conference would be on science fiction, fantasy, and cyberfiction.

CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS: Joan Weber

No resolutions were submitted.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEED FOR BYLAWS CHANGE VOTE: Joan Weber

Joan Weber asked Kristy Coomes to explain the need for the bylaws change. The change, involving the election of the ALA Councilor, was necessitated by a change in ALA's term of office for state chapter councilors.

GREETINGS:

Linda Pierce, PNLA Representative, brought greetings from Andrew Johnson who was in Jasper, Wyoming. The Association is doing well. The "occasional paper series" is being reintroduced and Linda invited attendees to visit their website to get more information. Their annual conference is scheduled for August 11th - 13th in Calgary. She encouraged all WLA members to get involved in PNLA as well.

Sue Weiss, WLMA, said that the K - 12 school library project enabled them to participate in the statewide data base licensing project and extended a thank you to Jeanne Crisp for all of her help. She announced that WLMA considered Michael Eisenberg their gift to the State because of his legacy from school libraries.

AGENDA REVISIONS: Joan Weber

There were no revisions to the agenda.

MINUTES OF THE 1998 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING: Joan Weber

Joan Weber explained that the minutes had been approved by the task force of Mary Carr, Cindy Cunningham, and Linda Pierce.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Joan Weber

Joan Weber announced that the treasurer's report was attached to the Association's Annual Report.

LEGISLATIVE PLANNING REPORT: Cindy Cunningham

Cindy Cunningham said that the Legislature would be going into a special session. The Washington Talking Book and Braille Library received its requested funding. The State Library got a one time biennium request for $100,000 to strengthen its collection. However, neither their inflationary request nor their request for a space planning consultant were funded. The K - 20 network bill passed the House, but has not yet been signed. Changes in the State Library Commission include: the right to select their own leader, no more term limits, and legislative staff can no longer be members of the Commission.

After Cindy's report, Joan Weber asked members of the Legislative Planning Committee to stand and be recognized for all the work they do to assure that WLA's concerns are addressed in the State legislature.

FEDERAL RELATIONS REPORT: Jan Walsh for Nancy Zussy

Jan Walsh said that there was strong support for LSTA, but there was a problem with the dollars stretching. There is a move toward capping e-rate at this year's level or less with an attempt for funding to be made available for everyone. Limits to the Internet continue to be part of legislative concern.

WASHINGTON STATE LIBRARY REPORT: Jan Walsh for Nancy Zussy

Jan Walsh reported that the Library Council was up and running and had established a good rapport with the Commission. The statewide data base licensing project involved partnering with all types of libraries and was saving millions of dollars. During the past year, staff members from the State Library have been active with the e-rate savings' project, resulting in a savings of $1.2 million savings to libraries. The Connectivity Project is in its fifth phase and includes eighty-seven libraries. GILS is being replicated by other states. K - 20 is still waiting. Jan thanked the libraries throughout the State and said that it was a pleasure to work with them as a partner for success.

NEW BUSINESS:
BYLAWS CHANGE: Joan Weber

Joan Weber asked if there was a motion to amend the bylaws.

MOTION: Move to amend the WLA bylaws to read (under the section of ELECTED OFFICERS) "Beginning in the year 2000, elected for three years, or for the term of office established by the American Library Association Washington State Chapter."
Moved: Kristy Coomes.
Seconded: Betty Bengtson.
Passed unanimously.

REPORTS: Joan Weber

The reports were distributed to members and will be available through the Association office.

1999 CONFERENCE REPORT: Tom Moak

Tom Moak welcomed everyone to the Conference. He said that a total of 482 people were attending the Conference: 28 vendors, 23 speakers, and 431 registrants. Tom introduced his committee members and acknowledged their commitment and hard work.

APPOINTMENT OF TASK FORCE TO REVIEW AND APPROVE 1999 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES: Joan Weber

Joan Weber announced the task force members: Mary Campbell, Louise Saylor, and Patty Duitman.

PASSING OF THE GAVEL: Joan Weber and Cindy Cunningham

Joan Weber passed the gavel to Cindy Cunningham and introduced her as the new president of WLA. She then produced the wand and the tiara that she had received at the President's Reception. Cindy thanked Joan for her past three years. The attendees gave Joan a standing ovation. Joan thanked everyone and said that it had been a privilege to be president.

GOOD OF THE ORDER: Cindy Cunningham

None.

REMINDERS: Cindy Cunningham

At the Board Retreat, we will be looking at strategic planning with a focus on membership. WLA should be inclusive with a relevancy to everyone in libraries throughout the State. If members have ideas toward this, please let Cindy Cunningham know. Nominees for Vice President/President-Elect are needed.

THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO THE AWARDS CEREMONY AT 1:40 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Date: ________________________________________________________
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Carol Gill Schuyler, Secretary
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Joan Weber, President
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Carol Gill Schuyler
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