MALT MINUTES


OCTOBER 12, 2006

MALT MINUTES
RED RIVER COLLEGE
 
Present:                                                          Absent:

Tracy von Kuster                                           Vanessa Sobkovich

Pamela Southam                                            Sheryl Chongva
Tammy Klingbell                                            Cheryl Buors
Connie van der Zweep                                    Thomas Pruden
Kathy Turenne
Frances Harms
 
 
1. Meeting called to order at 5:31 p.m.
 
2. Motion to accept agenda: Pam – seconded by Kathy
 
3. Motion to accept minutes: Connie – seconded by Tammy
 
Business arising out of minutes: Tracy has not heard back regarding posting the CLA newsletter.
 
New business:  Nothing at this time.
 
Correspondence:  Newsletters given to Tammy.  Red River donor luncheon card kept by Kathy.
 
Executive Reports
 
Ø      President:  Wants people to know that CLA listserv has a library technician interest group. 
 
Ø      Vice President:  Has been corresponding with Kathy Knowles regarding fundraising dinner.  Received question from member enquiring about a MALT sponsored workshop for cataloguing upgrades.  Will post question on website to gauge interest.
 
Ø      Membership:  Not present.
 
Ø      Secretary:  Nothing to report.
 
Ø      Newsletter:  Will send out newsletter using PDF.
 
Ø      Website Designer:  Not present.
 
Ø      Treasurer:  Is set up with signing authority.  Audit books are returned.  Everything reported fine.  Will try to have report on conference by next meeting.  Will have to have budget for approval by next meeting.
 
Ø      Communications Coordinator:  Has received membership list from Cheryl.  Has sent out invitation for fundraiser.  Have had four replies so far.  Will confirm with guests that payment will be cash or cheque only.
 
Ø      Student Representatives:  Not present.
 
Discussion and Recommendations
Connie needs more member input for the newsletter.  Tracy puts forth motion for the executive to be more collaborative with the newsletter.  Motion passed. 
Kathy will pass on MTS account number to Thomas for website maintenance. 
Kathy Knowles is attending fundraising dinner.  MALT will pay for her dinner.  She has been asked and agreed to make opening remarks.  Pam & Tracy will pick up raffle prizes.  Executive will sell tickets.
 
Next meeting:  November 16, 2006
 
Meeting adjourned at 6:30.