Board of Directors FY2026

Charge

The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) shall exist to develop programs of particular interest to retired persons from all types of libraries and all forms of library services, including formal opportunities for continued involvement and learning; a variety of leadership training and opportunities for mentoring; lifelong professional involvement and networking; and active engagement in the American Library Association and the profession of librarianship.
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The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) focuses on maintaining networking and relationships among members - either retired or in late career stages. RMRT provides members with an avenue to stay active during retirement and continue to contribute to an organization that many were involved in before retirement. Your involvement with RMRT will allow you to easily share your unique skills and knowledge as a long-time professional for both mentoring and for association development. RMRT needs members from all types of libraries and ll forms of library services to help develop programs and services. Join RMRT to continue your professional development. We value your ideas and energy!
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The executive committee (or board) is charged with providing leadership, guidance, and oversight to RMRT and ensuring that decisions align with its mission and goals.
Board of Directors FY2026 Contact Info

Roster

Naomi Angier
(Past Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
 
Sara Kelly Johns
(Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
 
Ann Marie Pipkin
(Chair Elect, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
 
Toni Negro
(Secretary, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
 
Kay A Cassell
(Treasurer, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
 
Lisa Kippur
(Chair of Membership Committee, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027)
 
Nann Blaine Hilyard
(Director-at-Large, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
 
Vacant
(Director-at Large, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
 
Vacant
(Director, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
 
Pat Hogan 
(Director at Large, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
 
Needs to be assigned
(Executive Board Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
 
Liaisons:
*Judy Moreillon - Freedom to Read
*Shelley Lauer Bader - Intellectual Freedom Committee
*Jana Prock - Program Jury 
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Danielle M. Ponton
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2025)
Work Phone: (312) 280-3213
 

Fax: (312) 944-6131
American Library Association
225 N Michigan Ave Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616

Retired Member Round Table

 
 
Composition

The RMRT Board of Directors consist of the Chair, Chair-elect, Past Chair, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, four Directors and the Round Table Councilor.

Subcommitees and Task Forces
Get Involved

If you are interested in running for a position on the RMRT Board, reach out to Michele Lauer Bader, Chair of Nominating Committee.

Application here