It’s been a tough month for many reasons. I hope you’re taking care of yourself and able to find some time to rest and recharge if that is what is calling for you.
Here are some of the highlights from May:
-May has been a busy month for YALSA. We’re planning for Annual of course; working with the Board Development and Division of Membership Promotion to create YALSA 301 and 101 where you’ll learn more how to get involved. I’ve been meeting with my Presidential TaskForce all year to prepare for our program on Monday of conference. For more information on YALSA at ALA Annual, visit here.
-We also held our first YALSA Membership Forum since sharing the Strategic Plan with members earlier this year. We anticipate having the forums on a more regular basis. Thank you for all that were able to attend. The meeting was recorded, so if you were unable to make it, you’ll get to watch the replay.
-Membership has steadily increased each month! We are currently around 3400 of total members! Welcome everyone-we’re so glad you’re here!
-Met with ALA Continuing Education and YALSA ED to continue planning future YALSA CE offerings
-Appointed a Board rep for the ALA EDI Assembly for next term (Thank you Liz!)
-I worked with our YALSA Spectrum Scholars to include a quote from their experiences and will include in my end of year report.
-Connected those YALSA members that have stipend positions with the Executive Director so they’re ready for attending Annual.
-I shared applications for the YALSA ALA Liaison with the YALSA President-Elect and Immediate Past President.
-Attended a meeting with other Division leads (ED and President) to be informed of the recommendations TAG (Transforming ALA Governance) is presenting to Council at Annual.
Any questions or comments, feel free to email: kellyczarnecki1@gmail.com.
Kelly Czarnecki (she/her)
YALSA President
2021-2022
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