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Executive Committee Meeting Highlights
CLA's Executive Committee met in Sacramento on January 30, 2006, and took action on a number of items.
CLA supports Bond Campaign
The Executive Committee received a request for a $25,000 contribution from the Bond Act Committee. The Library Bond Act of 2006 will be on the June 6th statewide ballot, and will provide $600 million for library construction. First priority will be given to eligible applications not funded in the 3rd application cycle of Proposition 14.
Ann Cousineau, Campaign Chair, reported to the Executive Committee that campaign infrastructure costs are estimated to be between $150,000 and $225,000, and the Committee has so far raised around $100,000.
As one member of the Executive Committee so aptly stated, a new library building is the best public relations campaign there is. Ultimately, we voted to give the Bond Committee $30,000, since our 2005 conference brought in more revenue than anticipated.
I encourage all CLA members to visit http://yesforlibraries.com/ to see how they can make a personal contribution.
Long Range Plan Accomplishments
All Committees and Sections were asked to report on their progress made so far on CLA's long range plan (see http://www.cla-net.org/aboutcla/threeyearplantest.php - for the plan approved by Assembly.) Highlights of progress made so far include:
Student Round Table recruited a student member for the 2006 Conference Planning Committee, and is planning several programs to help attract and expand student participation at our next conference. Round Table members have also recruited school liaisons to "carry the CLA message."
Legislative Committee has sent regular updates to Calix and the CLA webblog, and used Calix to generate interest in Day in the District.
Finance Committee developed charts that graphically illustrate CLA's financial picture which are now posted on our website at httphttp://www.cla-net.org/weblog/mt/archives/cat_insidecla.php#000182.
Conference Planning Committee has had several meetings to organize our next statewide conference in November.
Financial reports
Independent Auditor Edward Pierini presented the results of his audit of CLA records for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. The audit was conducted in accordance with US generally accepted auditing standards. In his opinion, the financial statements present CLA's financial position fairly. His report was a standard, unqualified opinion. He noted CLA continues to run a very lean organization. Treasurer Annette Milliron noted the association is meeting budget projections for the current fiscal year.
The Executive Committee will be meeting again in Sacramento on April 27, 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.
Margaret Miles, CLA President, 2006
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