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CLA Executive Committee Meeting Highlights
CLA's Executive Committee met in Sacramento on January 12, 2005. Committee members completed the next step on the association's long range plan, heard a report from the auditor on 2004 finances and took action on a number of issues.
Auditor Ed Pierini, Pierini Accountancy, reported CLA's total liabilities and net assets for 2004 were $1,101,010. Unrestricted net assets for the year were $415,140. $118,750 has been designated a temporarily restricted net asset, as the funds are to set up a scholarship program for children's librarians. The change in net assets for the year was $17,768. Treasurer Annette Milliron reported the 2005 conference was successful financially, easily meeting and probably exceeding, budget projections.
A draft of the Long Range Plan was reviewed with Committee Chair Gail McPartland, and the time table for completing the planning process was modified. A draft of the plan has been circulated to Assembly members, and the plan for FY 2006-09 will be presented to the Assembly for adoption in April. The plan will be available for use at the September 2005 leadership retreat.
Support for the Library Bond Campaign in 2006 was discussed. A statewide public education campaign on libraries is needed, and it was agreed the association will fundraise to support this campaign. $5,000 from the current association budget was allocated to support this education campaign.
Further steps were taken to implement the recommendations that came out of the Communications Task Force recommendations. A $1,000 an issue stipend for a magazine editor was approved, and there was consensus that the Vice President should serve as the facilitator of communication within the organization, so a stipend for a weblog editor was not needed. The Research and Publications Committee will be screening applicants for the magazine, with a goal of printing one issue in 2005 and two issues thereafter.
The situation in Salinas related to the announced closure of all three libraries in the community was discussed. The President was asked to write an open letter to the Salinas City Council and others to confirm CLA's commitment to equitable access to library services for all California communities.
Finally, a report from the Organization and Bylaws Committee resulted in several actions. A modification of the CLA Bylaws that will clarify current language related to "subgroups" in sections will go to the members with the CLA ballot in July. The model section bylaws were revised to allow for a write-in candidate for section elected offices if two candidates are not identified for certain positions, and the Assembly will be asked to consider modification of the standing rules to clarify current language related to "discussion groups."
The Executive Committee will be meeting again in Sacramento on April 21, following Library Legislative Day. The Assembly is scheduled to meet that day as well. All CLA governance meetings are open to members. Contact CLA's Executive Director, Sue Negreen, snegreen@ cla-net.org, for further information.
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