BRASS: Executive Committee
Charge
To provide leadership, coordination and direction for the Section and to act for and by the authority of the Section.
See the BRASS Handbook Section I: "Committee Charges" (ALA Connect login required) for the charge's version of record.
Categories:
Roster
Ms. Alice H. Kalinowski
(Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Kelly LaVoice
(Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Wendy G. Pothier
(Past-Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Kara Van Abel
(Secretary, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
LuMarie Guth
(Member-at-Large, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029)
Ms. Elizabeth N. Johnson
(Member-at-Large, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028)
Angel Truesdale
(Member-at-Large, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027)
Bill Ladewski
(RUSA Executive Director, October 8, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
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Composition
The BRASS Executive Committee composition includes:
- BRASS Chair (elected, voting)
- BRASS Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect (elected, voting)
- BRASS Secretary (elected, voting)
- BRASS Immediate Past-Chair (voting)
- BRASS Members-at-Large (3) (elected, voting)
- BRASS RUSA Board Liaison (appointed, ex officio, non voting)
- RUSA President (ex officio, nonvoting)
- RUSA Executive Director (ex officio, nonvoting)
Origin
Established in 1988.
Get Involved
ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on [insert committee name here]. Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee; be able to attend Annual Conferences and Midwinter Meetings to participate in the meetings and activities of the committee; and be able to work between conferences via e-mail and ALA Connect. Express your interest in serving on this or other committees by filling out an application form. Appointments take place once a year, during the spring. Committee service usually begins following Annual Conference, about July 1.
