ALA Chapter Relations Committee (CRC)
Charge
To develop and recognize chapters as integral components of ALA. To encourage discussion, activities and programs that support the mutual interests of ALA and the chapters. To advise when requested on proposals and actions of other ALA units that may affect chapters. To provide a forum wherein chapters can share ideas and concerns of common interest and identify common needs and goals. To communicate these chapter needs and goals to ALA and ALA goals, programs and priorities to the chapters. To encourage and maintain a cooperative and supportive relationship among ALA, its units, and the chapters. To formulate and review periodically requirements for chapter status. To serve as an advisory committee to the Chapter Relations Office.
Roster
Cynthia Czesak
(Chair,
July 1, 2011, to
June 30, 2012)
Michael S. Babinec
(Member,
July 1, 2011, to
June 30, 2013)
Marcia L. Boosinger
(Member,
July 1, 2011, to
June 30, 2013)
David Jon Dahl
(Member,
July 1, 2010, to
June 30, 2012)
Samantha Hines
(Member,
July 19, 2009, to
June 30, 2013)
Tim Mallory
(Member,
July 1, 2010, to
June 30, 2012)
Kimberlee N. Ried
(Member,
July 1, 2010, to
June 30, 2012)
Mary E. Rzepczynski
(Member,
July 1, 2011, to
June 30, 2013)
Jessica Scalph
(Member,
July 1, 2011, to
June 30, 2013)
Eric C. Shoaf
(Member,
July 1, 2011, to
June 30, 2013)
Dr. Mary Ann Tricarico
(Member,
July 1, 2010, to
June 30, 2012)
Mr. Rickey D. Best
(ACRL Representative,
July 1, 2011, to
June 30, 2012)
Carolyn E. Goolsby
(ALCTS Representative,
July 1, 2010, to
June 30, 2012)
Janalyn L. Moss
(RUSA Representative,
June 30, 2011, to
July 1, 2012)
Gary L. Shaffer
(PLA Representative,
July 1, 2011, to
June 30, 2012)
Lisa Carlucci Thomas
(LITA Representative,
July 1, 2009, to
June 30, 2013)
Ms. Denise Amanda Wetzel
(Intern,
July 1, 2010, to
June 30, 2012)
Kevin Reynolds
(ALA Executive Board Liaison,
June 30, 2011, to
July 1, 2012)
Michael P. Dowling
(Staff Liaison,
July 1, 2007, to
June 30, 2050)
Donald Wood
(Staff Liaison,
February 20, 2009, to
November 24, 2050)
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Public Posts from ALA Connect
- 2012 ALA Midwinter Meeting
- Chapter Relations Committee Meeting II (ALA)
- Chapter Relations Committee Meeting I (ALA)
- Chapter Leaders Forum
- Chapter Relations Committee Strategic Plan 2015
- Agenda and Other Documents and Links for 2011 Annual Conference Meeting in New Orleans, LA
- Agenda and Other Documents and Links for 2011 Midwinter Meeting in San Diego
- 2011 Midwinter Meeting Agenda and Documents
- 2015 ALA Strategic Plan Approved at the 2010 Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., June 18
- Agenda and Other Documents and Links for 2010 Annual Conference Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Composition
The Chapter Relations Committee consists of 11 members appointed from the membership at large, serving two-year terms, and led by a chair, appointed annually.
Chapter Leaders Forum
The Chapter Leaders Forum, presented by the ALA Chapter Relations Committee at each ALA Midwinter and Annual, provides a great opportunity for Chapter Leaders (especially incoming leaders) to meet together and prepares them to lead their association. The forum presents topics of interest to chapter leaders, including association management, advocacy, conference planning, social media, and membership development and retention.
