NMRT Annual Conference Local Information Committee
Charge
The Annual Conference Local Information Committee prepares guides to the ALA Annual Conference host city, providing local information of interest to NMRT members and other conference attendees, especially budget travelers. The Committee identifies programs and services that will enhance NMRT's goal and missionfor conference attendees. The Annual Conference Local Information Committee is a special non-voting committee.
Roster
Margaret C. Bates
(Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Lin Andrews
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Ms. Kristine Elizabeth Benoit
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Ms. Theresa L. Davidson
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Prairie Hanson
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Mary Kamela
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Dr. Anastasia Konefal
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Derek Harootune Otis
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Dr. Michelle Poston Osborne
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
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Committee Purpose
Provides local information on ALA Annual Conference host city for NMRT committees. Plans an event that would happen at the same time and location as the Annual Conference that would be designed for new members to network and be a fundraiser for NMRT.
Staff Liaison
Kimberly L. Redd, Program Manager (HRDR & ALA-APA)
