WISCONSIN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Minutes
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Riverview 2 – KI Center, Green Bay
Mission Statement: WLA engages, inspires and advocates for library workers and supporters to improve and promote library services for the people of Wisconsin.
Present: Desiree Bongers, Katharine Clark, Jennifer Cook (online), Michael Doylen, Kristina Gomez, Linda Jerome, Sherry Machones, Gina Rae, Nyama Reed, Kris Turner, Tracy Vreeke, Laura Sauser, Tom Klement.
Excused: Kathy Michaelis.
Guests: John Chrastka, Peter Gilbert, Mark Jochem, Hannah Zima.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order and a quorum was established at 4:33 p.m. by President Machones.
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda, which contained the minutes of the 10/22/2021 meetings and the current agenda, was accepted on a motion by Turner, seconded by Doylen. Passed on a unanimous board vote.
President’s Report – Sherry Machones
- WLA Annual Conference Update
- Guest Presentation – John Chrastka, EveryLibrary
- EveryLibrary is a 501c4 and one activity is direct lobbying in order to amplify the voice and agenda of local library elections.
- There is also a 501c3 component with a large reach on social media.
- Gave examples of campaigns in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Dallas.
- In Wisconsin there is a need for training trustees to be advocates.
- Finance Committee Appointment
- Vreeke moved, Reed seconded, to appoint Rae to the Finance Committee. Motion carried with Rae abstaining.
- Election Update – Write-in candidate
- Doylen moved, Rae seconded, to appoint Elisabeth Kaune, Marquette University, as incoming WAAL Chair. Motion passed.
Finance Report – Tom Klement
- September 2021 Monthly Financial Report
- Slightly ahead on dues compared to last year.
- Waiting for conference revenue and bills and will have full report soon.
Finance Committee Report – Katharine Clark
- Katharine gave a summary of the 2020 WLA Budget.
- Reed moved, Turner seconded, to approve the 2022 WLA Budget. Motion passed unanimously.
WLA Policy Updates – Tracy Vreeke
- Doylen moved, Reed seconded, to approve the Code of Conduct policy. Motion passed.
- Turner moved, Rae seconded, to approve the Conflict of Interest policy. Motion passed.
- Discussed the Confidentiality policy – questions about the definition of “confidentiality” and when the policy would be applied. Vreeke will revise for discussion at next meeting.
Executive Director Report – Laura Sauser
- Report
- Vendor Memberships Proposal
- Lifetime Membership Dues Update – still being discussed
- 2022 Election Update – there are still several vacancies
- Jerome moved, Gomez seconded, to create an appointment committee to fill the gaps. Motion passed.
- 2022 Board Retreat is January 13, Leadership Orientation is January 14, both in DeForest
ALA Councilor’s Report – Kristina Gomez
Unit Work-in-Progress
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m. with full consensus among those in attendance.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree Bongers
WLA Secretary
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