AILA will be establishing the following ad hoc committees aimed at working toward specific
organizational objectives. Terms of office are two years and then can be extended. Please
contact the AILA officers if you are willing to serve on committees. According to the AILA
bylaws, Chairs of Committees are appointed by the AILA President with the advice and consent
of the AILA Executive board. Terms will begin at the end of the AILA Business meeting at ALA
Annual.
By-Laws and Constitution Committee
Charge:
Review the AILA by-laws and constitution and make recommendations for any changes
in order to correct inconsistencies and bring the documents into line with current
practices.
Chair: David Ongley
Members: Lotsee Patterson, Lynne Altstatt, Victoria Santana
Charge:
The committee shall review procedures and policies related to communication and make
recommendations for any needed changes.
Chair: Johan Koren;
Members: Kathleen Burns, Becky Hebert
ex-officio: John Berry (List Manager), Rhonda Taylor (Newsletter Editor),
Lisa Mitten (Website Manager)
Development and Fundraising Committee
Charge:
The committee shall investigate fund raising activities to support the programs and
activities of AILA, and coordinate with the AILA Treasurer to implement activities.
Current Members:
Chair: Richenda Wilkinson
Members: John Berry, Richenda Wilkinson, Jacquie Samples.
Distinguished Service Award Committee
Charge: Using the established guidelines and criteria, evaluate letters of nomination
and select an awardee.
Chair: Victor Schill
Members: Bonnie Biggs, John Berry
Nominating Committee
Charge:
The committee shall present a slate of candidates for AILA Executive Board positions for
election at the annual membership meeting. Nominations from the floor will also be accepted at
the meeting.
Chair: Lotsee Patterson
Members: Joan Howland, Janice Rice
Scholarship Review Board
Charge:
Using the guidelines and criteria drafted by Joan Howland and Lotsee Patterson, evaluate
applications and select an awardee annually. The guidelines state that applicants will be
selected by a committee of 5 AILA members, appointed annually by the AILA President with the
approval of the Executive Board; committee members will serve two year, staggered terms.
Completed applications will be distributed to the committee by June 1 of each year; the committee
will convene prior to the AILA Annual Business Meeting to select the scholarship recipient.
The award will be announced at the Annual Business Meeting.
Chair: Joan Howland and Lotsee Patterson (co-chairs)
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