MLA-GNYC Meeting Minutes
February 23, 2006: Forest Room, The Peabody Hotel (7:00 P.M.), Memphis, Tennessee
Attendees: John Andrus, Fran Barulich, Joe Boonin, Gary Cantrell, Mi-Hye Chyun, Elizabeth Crownfield, Paul Friedman, George Hill, Peter Hirsch, Jill Johnson, Rebecca Koblick, Jessica M. Lang, Jennifer Oats, John Shepard, Mark Smith, David Snow, Matt Snyder, Jon Stroop, Robert Terrio, Patricia Thomson, Kent Underwood, Barbara Walzer, Janet Weaver, Rachel Wetstein, Matthew Wise.
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm by chapter vice president, Peter Hirsch.
Jon Stroop announced and presented the chapter's new web page. He welcomed any feedback regarding the site.
Peter Hirsch welcomed ideas regarding the future of the chapter - should it continue on as is, or should we be taking a different direction.
John Shepard suggested using the listserv to share ideas
Joe Boonin suggested outreach to public libraries in the area. He made the point that the elimination of subject specialists might provide opportunities for professional music librarians to share their expertise with librarians who may be responsible for reference services in a variety of disciplines. He also mentioned the possibility of getting paraprofessionals more involved in the organization.
Mi-Hye Chyun, the secretary/treasurer, disclosed the chapter's financial status. As the chapter has a substantial balance, it could be used for any number of productive purposes. One suggestion involved a travel award to help support paraprofessionals who otherwise would not be able to attend the national MLA conferences.
Secretary/treasurer's report
(The chapter's account is with Bank of America):
- September 30, 2005
Balance: $2,962.36 - October 31, 2005
Deposit (dues): $175.00
Balance: $3,137.36
Debit (new checkbook): $40.15
Balance: $3,097.48 - November 30, 2005
Deposit (dues): $70.00
Balance: $3,167.48
Debit (postage): $51.80
Balance: $3,115.68 - December 31, 2005
Deposit (dues): $40.00
Balance: $3,155.68 - January 31, 2006
Deposit (dues): $30.00
Balance: $3,185.68 - Current Balance as of Feb. 20, 2006: $3,185.68
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
