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request for programming activities is included in BCALA’s 2018 budget. Ashby went on to report about a unique communication with Bernice King who had specific suggestion about libraries being a part of social change. Ashby will make every effort to close out this activity with a formal communication with Mrs. King. Finally, Ashby indicated he received communication related to the public library in Suffolk/Nassau County on eastern Long Island. There is a concern that experienced people of color are being passed over for promotions.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT (DENYVETTA DAVIS)
President Davis reported on several items. She mentioned the President’s Advisory Council (PAC) has been meeting for the last two conferences. Any activities will be funded by past presidents. Davis mentioned two initiatives of the PAC. One is short term and is a leadership grant to attend the American Library Association Leadership Institute in August of 2018. The other is a long term initiative to develop and implement a BCALA culturally based leadership institute. XX moved to authorize and accept income and expend it for a Leadership Grant in the current fiscal year for a maximum of $2,200. Immediate Past President Watson seconded the motion and the motion carried. President Davis mentioned several past presidents will attend ALA activities to represent BCALA. Past President Andrew (Sekou) Jackson will attend the JCLC Steering Committee meeting. Past president Jos N. Holman will attend the ALA OLOS meeting. Also, Jackson will attend a future Wikipedia meeting at the Schomburg Library.
BUDGET FINANCE COMMITTEE (STANTON BIDDLE)
Committee chair Stanton Biddle presented a document with the projected 2018-2019 budget. He reviewed the
budget process and indicated he interacted with various BCALA members in development of the budget. He reviewed requested expenses and projected revenue. Treasurer Brown moved to approve the 2018-2019 BCALA Operations Budget at a total of $70,000. Fayrene Muhammad seconded the motion and the motion passed. Ms. Brown then moved to approve $20,000 for NCAAL seed money and also $1,000 for the 10th National Conference proceedings. Cyndee Sturgis Landrum seconded the motion and it passed. President Davis presented information and lead a discussion related to upgrade and maintenance of the BCALA website. Past President Watson moved to approve and authorize up to $40,000 to implement the proposal for Web Development enhancements with funds designated from the NCAAL investment account. Fannie Cox seconded the motion. Treasurer Brown offered a friendly amendment
to include overall maintenance of the website. Both Watson and Cox accepted the friendly amendment. The question was called and the motion passed.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION ACTION PLAN PROGRESS REPORT (PRESIDENT DAVIS)
President Davis handed out updated copies of the BCALA Strategic Direction Plan. She went over highlights of the plan indicating progress and updates on specific key strategies. President Davis will share a progress report with the membership to let them to know the Executive Board is taking action.
COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY COMMITTEE (FANNIE COX)
Professional Development committee chair Fannie Cox shared information results about a comprehensive survey she worked on to learn more about member’s needs as it relates to webinars. Fannie facilitated a brief discussion on potential costs and funding for BCALA sponsored webinars. No action was taken by the Executive Board.
E.J. JOSEY SCHOLARSHIP
The EJ Josey Scholarship Committee presented their report. The committee selected two winners: Caira M. Spenrath, a student at Texas Women’s University and Ayoola Maia White, a student at Simmons College. Once contact is made with students, the winners may be announced at the Sunday night membership meeting. The