91´«Ã½ Chapter Relations Committee (CRC)

Charge

91´«Ã½

To develop and recognize chapters as integral components of 91´«Ã½. To encourage discussion, activities and programs that support the mutual interests of 91´«Ã½ and the chapters. To advise when requested on proposals and actions of other 91´«Ã½ units that may affect chapters. To provide a forum wherein chapters can share ideas and concerns of common interest and identify common needs and goals. To communicate these chapter needs and goals to 91´«Ã½ and 91´«Ã½ goals, programs and priorities to the chapters. To encourage and maintain a cooperative and supportive relationship among 91´«Ã½, its units, and the chapters. To formulate and review periodically requirements for chapter status. To serve as an advisory committee to the Chapter Relations Office.

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Roster

Sean C. Bird
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Otter Bowman
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Joy Bridwell
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Sam Cordell Helmick
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Rebecca L. Moorman
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Travis Goode
(Committee Associate, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Michael Dowling
(Staff Liaison, June 30, 2020, to July 31, 2099)
Jon Martin
(Staff Liaison, May 25, 2022, to December 31, 2099)

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Resources

91´«Ã½

  • (explains the 91´«Ã½ and Chapters partnership/relationship)
  • (explains the special business relationship between the 91´«Ã½ Chapters and 91´«Ã½)
  • is a centralized space where official 91´«Ã½ groups can work together online.
  • are where Chapters share with each other how they address issues.
  • represent state chapters on the 91´«Ã½ Council. There is no current regional chapter representation.
  • , presented by the 91´«Ã½ Chapter Relations Committee at each 91´«Ã½ Midwinter and Annual, provides a great opportunity for Chapter Leaders (especially incoming leaders) to meet together and prepares them to lead their associations.
  • 91´«Ã½’s includes chapter conferences. To have your 91´«Ã½ Chapter, 91´«Ã½ Affiliates, and Division Conferences, Institutes, or Workshops included in this calendar, please contact Don Wood, Chapter Relations Office, with the dates and location.
  • AKA the reports of CRC activities from each Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference. Reports are submitted by Chapter Relations Office.
  • provides informaiton on how to help states after disasters.
  • provides how to offer joint student memberships with the 91´«Ã½ and partnering Chapters.
  • The lists CRO and CRC meetings, events, and programs during these annual conferences.
  • are snapshot reports () that help Chapters and 91´«Ã½ assess the health and vitality of state and regional library associations (see also ).


  • 91´«Ã½ Mission; Core Organizational Values; Key Action Areas; and Strategic Directions: Advocacy, Information Policy, Professional and Leadership Development, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
  • See also



Information and resources related to the Chapter Relations Office.



Information and resources for and about Chapters.



Information and resources for and about 91´«Ã½ Chapter Councilors.



Information and resources for and about 91´«Ã½ Student Chapters.



Free webinars on advocacy, Chapter leaders orientation, Money Smart Week, and more.

Agendas, 2010-

2018

2018 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference (Word)

2018 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2017

2017 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference (Word)

2017 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2016

2016 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference (Word)

2016 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2015

2015 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference (Word)

2015 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2014

2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference (Word)

2014 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2013

2013 Annual Conference (Word)

2013 Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2012

2012 Annual Conference (Word)

2012 Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2011

2011 Annual Conference (Word)

2011 Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2010

2010 Annual Conference (Word)

2010 Midwinter Meeting (Word)

Composition

91´«Ã½

Eleven (11) Members, which includes the Chair. To be eligible to be a member of the Chapter Relations Committee, an individual must be an 91´«Ã½ member who is also a member of an 91´«Ã½ Chapter or Divisional Affiliate. In addition, eight (8) of the eleven (11) members should have state library association (Chapter) leadership or committee experience.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

91´«Ã½

Eleven (11) Members, which includes the Chair. To be eligible to be a member of the Chapter Relations Committee, an individual must be an 91´«Ã½ member who is also a member of an 91´«Ã½ Chapter or Divisional Affiliate. In addition, eight (8) of the eleven (11) members should have state library association (Chapter) leadership or committee experience.

Chapter Leaders Forum

91´«Ã½

The Chapter Leaders Forum, presented by the 91´«Ã½ Chapter Relations Committee at each 91´«Ã½ Midwinter and Annual, provides a great opportunity for Chapter Leaders (especially incoming leaders) to meet together and prepares them to lead their association. The forum presents topics of interest to chapter leaders, including association management, advocacy, conference planning, social media, and membership development and retention.