Call to Order – Introductions

Meeting was called to order by President, Laura Loveless at 10:05 a.m. Laura thanked Abilene Public Library for hosting the meeting.  Attendees introduced themselves with name, affiliations and things to do and see in Kansas that others might not know about. (Laura Lovelace will compile and post on the KLA website)

 

Members in attendance were Laura Loveless, Andrew Evans, Rob Banks, Marie Pyko
Emily Sitz, Robin Clark, Laura DeBaun, Sharon Moreland, Margaret Knecht, Susan Taylor, Marc Galbraith, Richard Brookman, Steven Gromatzky, Rosanne Siemens,
Donna Lauffer, Connie Mitchell, Royce Kitts, Merry Bower, Mary Ann Buhler, Joyce Armstrong, Denise Smith, Susan Moyer and Cynthia Akers.There were excused absences from Diana Weaver and Jane Hatch. Dalene Hawthorne was also absent with Mary Bauer in attendance for her as a guest.

 

Consent Agenda

Donna Lauffer moved and Laura DeBaun seconded to approve the consent agenda which included, Minutes from July 24, 2008 meeting, Agenda approval, Financial report (1st quarter July 1 – September 30), Committee reports, Section reports, Roundtable reports and Executive Director’s report.   Motion carried.

 

President’s Report

Laura Lovelace’s report included Membership and Promotion, Update on upcoming joint KLA/MPLA Conference and KLA Web Site Enhancements.

 

First Vice President’s Report

Denise Smith updated the group on the 2009 KLA/MPLA conference planning.

 

Membership Update

Laura Loveless reported that there are 522 Individual memberships to date generating $21,640. Our goal is 1000 that would generate $27,000.

There are 53 Institutional memberships to date generating $12,625. Our goal is 200 that would generate $26,000. There was a discussion about the dues restructuring and encourage membership renewal of local libraries. 

 

KLA Council Treasurer, Marie Pyco presented the budget for the Joint Conference 2009.

Laura DeBaun moved and Mary Ann Buhler seconded. Motion carried.

 

Rosanne presented information about uploading KLA Membership database to Capwiz. Discussion was held. Connie Mitchell moved to upload the KLA Database into ALA Capwiz, name and email only, which will allow ALA to post national legislative messages and alerts to KLA members with the stipulation that the information not be sold or shared outside of KLA or ALA. Robin Clark seconded. Motion carried.

 

Laura Loveless reported on KLA Attorney, Chuck Engle workshop ”So Now You’re on the Board of Directors” held at 2p.m. on October 08, 2008 at the KLA office. Mr. Engle explained the responsibilities and rights of serving as a director (Council Member) for KLA. It was stressed that unlike our library boards, the KLA board is governed as a private association, member only. 

 

Report on Committee, Section and Roundtable Webpage Workshop

A special “Thank You” is in order for Anne Liebst for Afiniscape training.

 

Section and Roundtable Bylaws and Organization Manual Requirements should be in alignment with KLA Bylaws. Members were encouraged to send the revised Bylaws to Andrew Evans.

 

2008-2009 KLA meeting dates were set for January 30th (Elmer), April 2nd   and June 23rd   to be held in Topeka (take action on 990 filing). Meeting times and places will be announced later.

 

Laura Loveless, Rosanne and Denise Smith will meet and discuss the KLA Foundation Board. 

 

It was announced that MPLA Leadership Institute will be held again in 2010.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 12 o’clock p.m.

 

Respectively submitted, Joyce Armstrong, Secretary