Kansas Library Association Educational Foundation

Join the KLAEF Board!

The Kansas Library Association Education Foundation (KLAEF) board is currently seeking two new board members.  Board members serve three-year terms, for a maximum of six years. As a board, KLAEF’s purpose is to provide scholarships, grants, and education for members of the Kansas Library Association and to fundraise at KLA’s annual conference with the basket raffle. 

The board is comprised of members with a diverse set of talents, experience, and competencies. To fulfill this charge, the board seeks members from public, academic, school, and special libraries. The board is currently lacking a school librarian representative.

If you are interested in serving on the KLAEF board, please contact Samantha Graven at klaefboard@outlook.com

KLAEF Board Description

About the Foundation

Established in 2000, the Kansas Library Association Educational Foundation (KLAEF) is dedicated to providing grants and scholarships for the members of the Kansas Library Association, and assisting the annual KLA Conference through financial sponsorship.

IRS Status: 501(c)(3) public charity

Contact: klaefboard@outlook.com

KLAEF Bylaws    KLAEF Articles of Incorporation

How KLAEF Impacts YOU!

• Hosts the “Baskets” fundraiser at the annual KLA Conference (proceeds benefit scholarships and grants)

• Provides sponsorship support of the annual KLA Conference

• Provides continuing education grants

• Provides mini-grants for KLA members to attend the annual KLA Conference

• Provides scholarships for KLA members to apply towards a master’s degree in library science or library and information science

Help further the work KLA and KLAEF do for YOU…

KLAEF Board Members

• President | Samantha Graven
• Vice President | Robyn Kollar
• Treasurer | Terri Summey
• Secretary | Virginia Shaffer
• Ex-Officio| Melany Wilkes
• Member | Mary Boller
• Member | Sandy Wilkerson