YALSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 27 - JULY 1, 2014, LAS VEGAS
YALSA is a national association of librarians, library workers and advocates whose mission is to expand and strengthen library services for teens, aged 12-18. Through its member-driven advocacy, research, and professional development initiatives, YALSA builds the capacity of libraries and librarians to engage, serve and empower teens.
Board I Sat. 1:30 - 5:30 in the Convention Center, room N223
Board II Sun. 4:30 - 5:30 in the Convention Center, room N223
Board III Mon. 3:00 - 4:30 in the Convention Center, room N223
We’ll pause in the agenda to accommodate 10 min. information exchanges with:
- ALA Executive Board Representative, Rob Banks, at 1:45 on Saturday
- BARC Representative, Pat Wand, at 4:45 on Sunday
AGENDA* – 6/13/14
*Please note: times in parentheses are suggestions only
Call to Order
Open Information Forum – 10 minutes allotted at the beginning of each session for visitors or Board members to share information
Adoption of the Agenda -- Saturday
Item #1. National Library Legislative Day – Beth Yoke................................................................. 5/23/14
- Goal #1 Advocacy & Activism
Consent Items (5 min.) – Saturday
Item #2. Approval of Minutes from June Conference Call – Sarajo Wentling................................ 6/3/14
- Administrative task
Item #3. YALSAblog Manager Annual Report – Crystle Martin................................................. 5/24/14
- Goal #1 Advocacy, Goal #3 Continuous Learning, Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement
Item #4. YALS Editor Annual Report – Linda Braun ................................................................... 5/26/14
- Goal #1 Advocacy, Goal #3 Continuous Learning, Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement
Item #5. JRLYA Editor Annual Report – Denise Agosto.............................................................. 5/12/14
- Goal #1 Advocacy, Goal #2 Research & Best Practices, Goal #3 Continuous Learning
Item #6. The Hub Manger Annual Report – Allison Tran ............................................................ 5/26/14
- Goal #3 Continuous Learning, Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement
Item #7. Approval of the 2014 – 2015 Committee Task List– Shannon Peterson......................6/25/14
- All goals
Item #8. Broadening Committee Participation– Pam Holley......................................................... 5/21/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement
Item #9. Updating the Social Media Policy– Chris Shoemaker..................................................... 6/11/14
- Administrative task
Item #10. Adoption of Advocacy Benchmarks –Linda Braun.......................................................... 5/8/14
- Goal #1 Advocacy, Goal #2 Research & Best Practices, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #11. President’s Citation – Shannon....................................................................................... 6/13/14
- #Goal #1 Advocacy, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #12. Establish at YALSA Competencies Update Taskforce —Shannon.................................. 6/5/14
- Goal #2 Research & Best Practices
Item #13. Updating the Petition Candidates’ Process– Pam........................................................... 4/23/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement
Mega Issue – Saturday
Item #14. Mega Issue Discussion (20 min) – Shannon ..................................................................... 6/9/14
- How might a stronger commitment to diversity and inclusiveness increase the YALSA Board’s ability to achieve its mission?
Action Items – Saturday
Item #15. Pre-Meeting Division Councilor Report (10 min.) – Vicki Emery.................................... 5/5/14
- Administrative task
Item #16. Establish a Cultural Competencies Taskforce (10 min)— C. Mack & C. Kausch............. 6/2/14
- Goal #3 Continuous Learning & Professional Development
Item #17. Filling Board Vacancy due to Election Results (10 min.) – Shannon ............................ 6/13/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement, Goal # 5 Capacity Building
Item #18. Member Access to Virtual Board Space (10 min.) –Carla Land..................................... 5/29/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement
Item #19. Board Advocacy Best Practices & Policies (10 min.)—Candice ................................... 6/10/14
- Goal #1 Advocacy Goal, Goal # 5 Capacity Building
Item #20. Policy on Ethical Behavior (10 min.)—J. Martin, Shannon, Chris ................................. 6/10/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement
Item #21. 2014 – 2017 Business Plan (10 min.)—Pam, Linda Braun & Beth .................................6/13/14
- Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #22. Updating the Selection & Award Evaluation Taskforce Charge (10 min.)—Pam.......... 6/13/14
- Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #23. Streamlining Committee Appointments (10 min.)—Chris & Letitia Smith...................... 6/9/14
- Goal #4 Member Engagement, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Discussion Items – Sat. #24-30, Sun. #31-33, Mon. #34-35
Item #24. Update from Executive Committee Meetings (10 min) – Shannon................................ 6/11/14
- Administrative task
Item #25. Fiscal Officer Report (15 min.) – Pam............................................................................. 5/27/14
- All goals
Item #26. National Celebration Concept (15 min.)—Jennifer Korn ................................................. 6/9/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #27. Programming Guidelines (15 min.)—Chris.................................................................................
- Goal #2 Research & Best Practices
Item #28. Partnerships Best Practices (15 min.) – Maureen Hartman.............................................. 5/29/14
- Goal #2 Research & Best Practices, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #29. Building a Stronger YALSA (15 min.)—Carrie & Beth................................................. 5/27/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #30. Expanding the Focus of the Symposium (15 min.) –Shannon........................................ 6/10/14
- Goal #2 Research & Best Practices, Goal #3 Continuous Learning, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #31. Virtual Award/Selection Pilot Evaluation (15 min.)—A. Witteveen & Jack.................. 6/12/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement
Item #32. Supporting Teen Services in Small & Rural Libraries (15 min)—K. McKenzie & Sarajo…6/12/14
- Goal #1 Advocacy & Activism
Item #33. Creating an Advocates’ Panel (15 min.) – Shannon........................................................ 6/10/14
- Goal #1 Advocacy & Activism, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #34. Revisiting YALSA’s Organizational Structure (15 min.)—Chris & Jack...............................6/19/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #35. Incentives for Members to Adopt Futures Changes (15 min.) –Sarah Sogigian.............. 6/9/14
- Goal #2 Research & Best Practices
Executive Session -- Monday
Item #36. Executive Session (15 min.)– Shannon.............................................................................. 6/3/14
- Administrative Task
New Business -- Monday
Item #37. YALSA Councilor Annual Activities Update (5 min.) - Vicki......................................... 6/3/14
- Administrative Task
Item #38. Adoption & Presentation of Resolutions (15 min.) -- Shannon ...................................... 6/13/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement
Item #39. Installation of New Board Members (5 min.) –Shannon & Chris..................................... 6/3/14
- Administrative Task
Informational Items – N/A
Item #40. Guidelines for Board Meetings – YALSA Handbook...................................................... 6/3/14
- Administrative task
Item #41. Preliminary 2015 Conference Information -Beth.............................................................. 6/3/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #42. Board Liaisons for 2014 – 2015 – Chris.......................................................................... 6/23/14
- Administrative Task
Item #43. 2014 – 2015 Presidential Focus – Chris......................................................................................
- Goal #1 Advocacy & Activism
Item #44. FY15 Budget – Pam & Beth..................................................................................................6/23/14
- Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #45. Strategic Planning Timeline – Joy Kim............................................................................ 5/26/14
- All goals
Item #46. IMLS Teen Space Grant Project Update – Anthony Bernier.......................................... 6/11/14
- Goal #2 Research & Best Practices
Item #47. Dollar General Grant Update– Anna Lam........................................................................ 6/2/14
- Goal #2 Research & Best Practices, Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #48. Communications Update – Jackie Finneke........................................................................ 6/2/14
- Goal #1 Advocacy & Activism, Goal #2 Research & Best practices, Goal #3 Continuous Learning, Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #49. Continuing Education Update – Nicole Munguia............................................................. 6/9/14
- Goal #3 Continuous Learning, Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #50. Events & Conferences Update – Nichole O’Connor........................................................ 6/9/14
- Goal #2 Research & Best Practices, Goal #3 Continuous Learning; Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Item #51.Membership Update – Letitia............................................................................................ 6/9/14
- Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement, Goal #5 Capacity Building
Adjournment Monday
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