PLA 2026 Conference Committee

Charge

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To work with PLA staff to plan and conduct a national conference; to advise on general planning for the conference; to make policy recommendations to the PLA board regarding the conference; to assist in identifying potential major speakers for all conference events; to provide an evaluation report of the conference to the PLA board; to identify areas for potential fundraising and contributions and to work with the president-elect in these efforts; to provide direction and coordination to local arrangements and program subcommittees; to serve as advisors to the PLA communications manager for conference promotion; to assist in conference events and activities as needed.

PLA 2026 Conference Committee Contact Info

Roster

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Composition

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All PLA Committees are formed by action of the PLA Board of Directors, which is elected by PLA Members. In 2008, PLA's committees were restructured by a vote of the membership.

The PLA 2024 Conference Committee consists of members appointed from the membership at large serving 2 year terms and led by a chair.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

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PLA 2024 Conference Program Subcommittee

PLA 2024 Conference Local Arrangements Subcommittee

Origin

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Established at the request of the PLA Board.

Staff Liaison

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Melissa Faubel-Johnson
Meeting & Special Events Planner
312-280-5022
mfaubel@ala.org

Get Involved

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To be a thriving, vibrant organization, PLA must have committed and active committee members. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please read and fill out the .

  • Volunteers are accepted on an ongoing basis.
  • Appointments are made by the PLA President and President-Elect, primarily in the spring.
  • Volunteers must be members of 91´«Ã½ and PLA.