Jim Hannon won the race for ALA East Director Thank you for your support!
Jim's 90 Day priorities
Ensure Accessible Meetings & Enhanced Transparency
Ensure Accessible Meetings & Enhanced Transparency
Ensure Accessible Meetings & Enhanced Transparency
- We are in a hybrid work world now - supplement all in-person meetings with a secure Zoom-type option to encourage member participation
- Screenshare important documents being discussed so members can follow along
- Publish minutes to ALA website quickly after their approval
Limit Fee Increases
Ensure Accessible Meetings & Enhanced Transparency
Ensure Accessible Meetings & Enhanced Transparency
- Rein in runaway dues and fees!
- Manage legal spending for highest impact and likelihood of success
- Stop sole-source awards to committee members-- that's a conflict of interest!
- Thoroughly vet the 2023 budgets - both operating AND capital
Instill Accountability & Good Governance
Ensure Accessible Meetings & Enhanced Transparency
Instill Accountability & Good Governance
- ALA exists to serve its members
- Board must be held accountable
- Board must hold the GM accountable for actions
- Abide by by-laws and policies
- Stop overly-dominant voices