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overall planning of its financial future. The status of East 50 Huron property is a consideration of ALA’s financial future. Advocacy is a key focus for ALA. Jefferson also referenced Jim Neal’s report on ALA Policy Core. LSTA appears to be intact at this point. Jefferson pointed out the ALA Executive Directors qualification will be on the ballot this spring. There is an approach to consider if ethnic affiliates might become members of ALA. This is a developing opportunity as ALA is looking at ways to be more inclusive. There was general discussion with questions on this
topic answered by Jefferson. Finally, Jefferson closed his report by sharing statistics related to midwinter conference registration
PRESIDENT DAVIS PERMITTED REPORTS FROM VARIOUS COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE (RUDOLPH CLAY)
Rudolph Clay updated the Executive Board with various membership numbers. There are 648 total memberships with 462 as paid memberships. There are 22 paid retiree members along with 51 life members. The four-year membership campaign target is1000 members. Presently, there are 80 student memberships. Clay mentioned BCALA National Conferences makes a distinguishable difference in increased memberships over a six month time frame. Finally, Clay displayed and passed around giveaways produced by the membership committee. These items are to be used and shared perspective members while we are here in Denver. All of BCALA still needs to push to meet the membership goals.
NCAAL
President Davis reported plans are developing for NCAAL 11. Conference co-chairs are working on various processes with BCALA leadership. They are also working on getting committee chairs while gaining knowledge by talking with past conference co-chairs.
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE (KELVIN WATSON)
Past President Watson reported he is working on nominations for new BCALA officers and executive board members. Watson will work with Dr. Shaundra Walker after Midwinter and indicated the goal is to complete the spring election by the end of April.
LITERARY AWARDS (GLADYS SMILEY BELL)
Past President Smiley-Bell reported the winners of the BCALA Literary Award will be announced at the midwinter Membership meeting on Sunday night.
Under New Business, Vice President Ashby mentioned a possible New Orleans service project while BCALA is at the 2018 Annual Conference. There was interest on the part of several Executive Board members. There was discussion about what does the service project ultimately look like. It was suggested the service project could be Thursday afternoon since BCALA will not hold a new board member retreat. There is a strong preference it be a project that interacts with youth if possible.
Strategic Direction – BCALA webinars. Board members discussed presented documents and offered feedback. Cost was a hot topic. Should BCALA charge? Should there be non-member fees? What is the membership benefit? The consensus is to offer free to membership and minimum charge to non-members, maybe $25.
Past President Jos N. Holman commented on current BCALA Treasurer and past President Wanda Brown is a candidate for ALA President. Holman cited the BCALA bylaws and indicated there is an option to endorse Brown