Select ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference Schedule for Chapters

CalendarSee also ALA’s Conference Planning Calendar, which includes chapter conferences.

ALA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, June 27–July 2, 2013

Below are three lists of  meetings in chronological order: ALA Chapter Relations Committee Meetings, Chapters-Related Meetings and Events at the Annual Conference (including the CRC meetings), and Other Meetings of Interest to Chapters at the Annual Conference. To place these in your own calendar and to see all the events at conference, visit the ALA Conference Scheduler.

ALA Chapter Relations Committee Meetings, Saturday, June 29, and Monday, July 1

Chapter Relations Committee I, Saturday, June 29, 2013, 1:00–2:30 p.m., Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 East North Water Street, Erie Room

Chapter Relations Committee II, Monday, July 1, 2013, 1:00–2:30 p.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, N136

Chapters-Related Meetings and Events at the Annual Conference:

Friday, June 28, 2013

Chapter Leaders Forum (Event Code CRO1), 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., The Palmer House (map to hotel via Google and map to hotel via Hilton), 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL, (312) 726-7500, Spire Parlor, 6th Floor. (The Palmer House is one of the ALA hotels.)

The Chapter Leaders Forum, presented by the ALA Chapter Relations Committee at each ALA Midwinter and Annual, provides a great opportunity for you, as Chapter Leaders (especially incoming leaders), to meet together and discuss topics of interest. The forum provides a full agenda on a variety of topics to help prepare you to lead your association. Presentation areas will include Membership Development and Retention, Organizational Excellence, New Revenue Ideas, Social Media Training, and Advocacy. Includes a full lunch and break. Please enter code CRO1 on your registration form to add this forum.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Associations' Race for Relevance, 10:30 a.m.-11:30, McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, S502
Associations are confronted with unprecedented, ubiquitous, and relentless competition. Traditional association governance and management approaches are often ill-equipped to respond. Best-selling author Mary Byers, CAE, addresses this challenge in this thought-provoking look at how competition is threatening the relevance of associations and what they can do in response. Based on the book with the same title, this session features practical advice and compelling case studies. Attendees will learn how to adapt five proven strategies that have transformed organizations and gain insight into implementing them in their associations. Speaker: Mary Byers, co-author of Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations.

Chapter Relations Committee I, Saturday, June 29, 2013, 1:00–2:30 p.m., Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 East North Water Street, Erie Room

Sunday, June 30, 2013

International Council of Library Association Executives (ICLAE), 10:30–11:30, Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Williford C

Money Smart Week @ Your Library, 1:00-2:30 p.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, S102bc

Last April many libraries participated in Money Smart Week @ Your Library. Come hear the success stories, what's planned for next year, and how your library can participate next year!

Monday, July 1, 2013

Chapter Relations Committee II, Monday, July 1, 2013, 1:00–2:30 p.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, N136

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise, 1:00-2:30 p.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, S102bc

Join us to learn about Naperville (IL) Public Library’ innovative pilot program to create a holistic program for healthy bodies and healthy finances, and how you can duplicate this in your library. Speakers: Alice Wood, Founder and Director, Wealth Watchers International; John Spears, Executive Director, Naperville (IL) Public Library.

Chapter Councilors Forum, 4:00–5:30 p.m. (or 6:00 p.m.), Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Buckingham Room

Other Meetings of Interest to Chapters at the Annual Conference:

Friday, June 28, 2013

Opening General Session, 4:00-5:15pm, McCormick Place Convention Center, Behind Registration, Hall B

Exhibits Open / All Conference Reception, 5:30-7:30pm, McCormick Place Convention Center. See ALA Exhibits.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Council Orientation Session, 8:00–10:30 a.m. Council Orientation Session for New and Re-Elected Councilors, all councilors are invited to attend this meeting, McCormick Place Convention Center, S100c

Chapter Councilors, see also Sunday, June 30, Council Forum; Monday, June 27, Chapter Councilors Forum and Council Forum.

Council/Executive Board/Membership Information Session, 3:00–4:30 p.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, S100c

ALA Membership Meeting, 4:30–5:30 p.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, S100c

Sunday, June 30, 2013

ALA Council I, 8:30am–11:00am, McCormick Place Convention Center, S100c

ALA Council Forum I, 8:30pm-10:00pm, Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Astoria Room

ALA President's Program, 4:00-5:30pm, McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, S100a

ALA Award/President's Program Reception, 5:30pm–7:00pm, McCormick Place Convention Center, S100, Grand Ballroom Lobby

Monday, July 1, 2013

ALA Council II, 8:30am–11:30am, McCormick Place Convention Center, S100c

Council Forum II, 8:30–10pm, Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Astoria Room

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

ALA Council III, 7:45am–9:15am, McCormick Place Convention Center, S100c

Closing General Session/Introduction of New Officers, 9:30-11am, McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, S100a

Inaugural Celebration/Brunch, 11:15am-1:30pm, McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, S105

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ALA Midwinter Meeting, Seatle, WA, January 25–29, 2013

Chapter Relations Committee I, Saturday, January 26, 2013, 1:00–2:30 p.m., Location: Washington State Convention Center, Room 307-308

Chapter Relations Committee II, Saturday, January 26, 2013, 3:00–4:00 p.m., Location: Washington State Convention Center, Room 307-308

Chapter Relations Committee III, Monday, January 28, 2013, 1:00–2:30 p.m., Location: Washington State Convention Center, Room 307-308

Friday, January 25, 2013

Chapter Leaders Forum, 9:30am–4:00 p.m., Location: The Conference Center of the Washington State Convention Center, Room 202: Please note: The WSCC-TCC ( The Conference Center) is part of the Convention Center.  They have some of the same room numbers as the Convention Center so please make sure you come to the Conference Center.

The Chapter Leaders Forum, presented by the ALA Chapter Relations Committee at each ALA Midwinter and Annual, provides a great opportunity for you, as Chapter Leaders (especially incoming leaders), to meet together and discuss topics of interest. The forum provides a full agenda on a variety of topics to help prepare you to lead your association. Presentation areas will include Membership Development and Retention, Organizational Excellence, New Revenue Ideas, Social Media Training, and Advocacy. Includes a full lunch and break. Please enter code ALA1 on your registration form to add this forum.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Council Orientation Session, 8:00–10:30 a.m., Location: Sheraton Seattle, Issaquah; NEW: The Chapter Councilor Orientation, usually held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., will no longer be held. Instead, all Councilors will stay in same location for orientation.

Note: Chapter Councilors, see also Monday, January 28, Chapter Councilors Forum.

Chapter Relations Committee I, Saturday, January 26, 2013, 1:00–2:30 p.m., Location: Washington State Convention Center, Room 307-308

Chapter Relations Committee II, Saturday, January 26, 2013, 3:00–4:00 p.m., Location: Washington State Convention Center, Room 307-308

ALA Council/Executive Board/Membership Information Meeting, 3:00pm-4:30 pm, Location: Sheraton Seattle Grand Ballroom

Council Reception, 9:00–10:00 p.m., Location: Sheraton Seattle, Cirrus

Sunday, January 27, 2013

International Council of Library Association Executives (ICLAE), 10:30–11:30, Location: Washington State Convention Center, Room 615

Money Smart Week @ Your Library, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Location: The Conference Center of the Washington State Convention Center, Room LL4-5: Please note: The WSCC-TCC ( The Conference Center) is part of the Convention Center.  They have some of the same room numbers as the Convention Center so please make sure you come to the Conference Center.

Last year libraries in 39 states participated in Money Smart Week @ your library. Come hear how your library and your state can participate in Money Smart Week @ your library, April 20-27, 2013. A national initiative from ALA and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago helps consumers of all ages improve their financial literacy. All types of libraries can participate. Learn about partnership opportunities, resources, and programming ideas.

ALA Council I, 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Location: Sheraton Seattle Grand Ballroom

  • ALA-APA Information & Council, 11:00–11:30 am, Location: Sheraton Seattle Grand Ballroom
  • Council Forum I, 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Location: Sheraton Seattle, Issaquah

ALA President's Program, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Location: Washington State Convention Center, Room 6B

ALA President's Program Reception, 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Canceled (reception at AC will be scheduled)

Monday, January 28, 2013

Chapter Relations Committee III, Monday, January 28, 2013, 1:00–2:30 p.m., Location: Washington State Convention Center, Room 307-308

Chapter Councilors Forum, 4:00–5:30 p.m. (or 6:00 p.m.), Location: Sheraton Seattle, Willow

ALA Council II, 10am–12:15pm, Location: Sheraton Seattle Grand Ballroom

  • Executive Board Candidates Forum, 12:30–1:30pm, Location: Sheraton Seattle Grand Ballroom
  • Council Forum II, 8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Location: Sheraton Seattle, Issaquah

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

  • ALA Council III, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Location: Sheraton Seattle Grand Ballroom