2008 CANDIDATES
VICE-PRESIDENT / PRESIDENT-ELECT
STATEMENT: As advocates of libraries, we need to develop
creative means to obtain funds from various sources, public and corporate, to
continue and expand literacy programs in the community. Our democracy is hinged
to informed citizens, and the library is the HEART and SOUL of the community.
It is the center of community meetings, interactions, and developments of civil
leadership. It is also a center for unification of ideals and asperations of
the young and old alike. A spirit of unity in a most diverse situations, living
and loving the public library is our future.
ROSE E. MOSLEY
STATEMENT: There is a consistent need for effective leadership in ALTA--leaders who can tap into the very best efforts of all its members and get them headed in the appropriate direction. An organization like ALTA can solve many of its problems successfully by seizing opportunities with creativity. Leadership is easy during good times, but the last several years have created monumental challenges for our leaders. We are now in a period of transition and change. Our leaders must be "Change Agents", and take every task through to completion. Our leaders have to be effective collaborators, and help others meet their challenges. Our leaders must help our members face the future with confidence in their ability to adapt to change and make a difference in the success of ALTA. I know that I can serve ALTA as both an effective leader, and an outstanding Agent for Change.
2 nd VICE PRESIDENT
THERESA ANN FABRIZIO
STATEMENT: The library is foremost in my mind. New Hampshire Library Trustees Association works extremely hard to better the understanding between the library and the state government. Always the "Unsung Heroes". I attend and enjoy the ALA conferences and hope that more recognition can be forthcoming from ALA. My hope for ALTA is that we remain constant in our quest for a new and vibrant organization; there is great hope on the horizon with the considered partnership with FOLUSA which is considered by many a step in the right direction. Trustees in the library world need education and get to know their rights and obligations.......... Primary right now is to promote membership and gain new insight to better perform as an organization.............
CLAIRE B. GRITZERSTATEMENT: The strength of our own Division is a
priority and I too am an agent of change. As Regional President of an
International organization, my theme was "Change". Unfortunately, we
still have members who say, "but we always did it that way"! We have
effectively accomplished a restructuring in the American Library Trustees
Association and have been working on future changes to include a partnership
with the Friends of the Library. This will not take place without membership
approval by virtue of a ballot. More explanation is forthcoming in the
"Voice". Both partners will continue functioning separately as
before, but will share an Executive Director. Trustees are responsible for Policies
and Standards and the Friends work on Corporate funding. Together we advocate
for Libraries to the benefit of each community. Yes, I believe we have a plan,
won't you join with me?