Saturday, May 4, 2013

NMLA minutes for April 19, 2013



Reforma de Nuevo Mexico
New Mexico Library Association’s Annual Conference Meeting Minutes
Albuquerque, NM
April 19, 2013 9:30am



Members Present:  Jose Aranda, Flo Trujillo, David Florez, Christine Nelson, Teresa Martinez, Jennifer Laws, Rita Pino Vargas, Leslie Campbell Hime, John Sandstrom.

Welcome and Introductions
Flo Trujillo called the meeting to order at 9:30am and welcomed everyone. All members present introduced themselves.
           
Introduction to REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico’s Blog

Membership & Treasurer’s Report
Jose discussed amount of funds available $2124.58.  Haven’t received many new memberships; three were received today!
a)      Last official meeting was in spring 2013 via Adobe Connect.
b)      Not enough time to nominate and elect new officers; no new motions or concerns were expressed.

Active Status Update
Flo talked briefly about this, and John Sandstrom mentioned that problems may arise from us being both a SIG of NMLA and with National.  Fees from National are going up; we haven’t changed ours yet.

New Business
Flo mentioned and encouraged everyone to participate and spread the word about “el Día de los Niños y Libros.” She also gave out packets and showed New Mexico’s Governor’s Proclamation.

General Announcements
Scholarships, Hispanic Heritage Month, Bless Me Ultima (movie), Grants, Library Scholarships, and Noche de Cuentos.  (Due to short of time, these were briefly discussed; for further information see Blog).

Meeting Adjourned

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