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EJ Josey papers and archives: Sent an email with this information including pictures. Bradley asked if he could be
a part of the conversation, his institution is trying to gather more repository and papers. Loretta at Clark Atlanta is also interested. This started when Carolyn Thompson with VP; ongoing for long time. Dean of NCCU is busy; not his priority. Goal is 2020 for papers digitized. Two issues one is getting it digitized,
EM CLAIR KNOWLES: JCLC early bird registration open until July. Looking for financial sponsorship.
AWARDS: Jos Holman distinguished service, advocacy Kim McNeil-Capers, Stanton Biddle for legacy, Tiffany Duck
for rising leader, Toni Morrison author. JCLC fundraiser on Saturday. ODLOS REPORT: received report from Jody Gray
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Rudolph reported that we are still in the membership recruitment phase, 1000
by 2020. 606 members. Each person charged with recruiting one member per year. If you have other ideas about recruiting members, please let the committee know via email. Can we send you a reminder email about renewing membership? Rudolph says it does come four weeks out. With the website enhancement, will probably get a new vendor for membership.
EJ JOSEY SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: Need new members. Next year’s theme will be emailed soon.
ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTOR: Been in the role since December. Posting lots of jobs. Did comprehensive membership survey. Working on website redesign in the discovery phase, almost complete. Next moving into the design phase. All emails moved to the google nonprofit. Working on e-signatures. Transition the list serv to the google platform. Trying to make it a seamless process when people join for them to join the list serv. Also spent time implementing google analytics.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Vivian shared that the group would love to be able to organize a trip to Jamaica. Reach out to Vivian and Ebony with contacts in the region.
MARCELLUS TURNER: report from the JCLC board of directors. Focusing on the conference; hopeful BCALA will have a booth at the conference. Also looking for sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship opportunities: programs, meetings, tables, refreshments. Jos asked if that is in the budget for this year. Jos move, Richard seconds.
JCLC: we want to sponsor something--this is something we should do. Jos suggests take it from National Conference Investment line. Jos move that BCALA be the sponsor for the mobile app for JCLC up to $6500; Brian seconded. 7
in favor, 5 oppose; motion passes. Jos volunteered to talk to Em Claire Knowles. Richard makes a motion to approve $3000 to host a reception at JCLC; Fannie seconded. Richard is willing to sponsor from the President’s budget. Passed.
Denyvetta read a thank you letter from Kyra Marie Spinrack. Motion to adjourn Richard, seconded Kelvin.