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Introduction of members
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Treasurer's
report given by Janis; copies of latest financials were passes out. As
of July 1, 2003, handbook sales totaled $120.00; balance in account is
$5,834.20.
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Ann E.
Strautman (Annlib@aol.com)
volunteered to formulate a mission statement for committee. She will
work on it and circulate it via email.
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Janis Test
will work as webmaster to get our presence on the TLA website. She will
co-ordinate with Mary Ann Emerson and provide her with necessary
information.
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Charles
Harrell informed us that 205 copies of handbook are unsold. Eakin Press
was the publisher of handbook. Test suggested that small sum of money
be set aside for advertising in such venues as ALA/American
Libraries; TLA-magazine; place ad on TLA's website (?). Motion was made
by Test that committee would authorize Test to investigate costs of mass
mailout to remind membership of the Handbook and Chronology/Bibliography
(Eakin Press); 2nd by Charles Harrell; motion passed.
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Barry
Bishop reminded committee of TLA's strategic plan and to make sure that
History of TLA committee is represented in said plan.
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Janis Test
had formulated guidelines for checking out recording equipment;
discussion ensued. Motion was made by Joe Specht, 2nd by Charles
Harrell to accept guidelines as written by Test. Motion passed.
Information to be passed to the TLA office for inclusion in recording
equipment box. TLA is also to be informed as to correct
procedures when sending equipment out. James Stewart is "blood
hounding" on the set of equipment that has gone missing. Joe Specht
said that 1 equipment set may be enough for recording if the other set
is not found. Additional discussion on number of interviews yet to be
transcribed and the cost of doing so. Test will investigate via TLA
office.
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Review of
program @ Annual Conference: Program was on the History of the TALL
Texans; Janis Test was moderator. She said that she thought it was well
received.
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The
program slot for History of the Bluebonnet Book List is set. It will be
immediately after the luncheon @ 2-2:50. Colene Hoerman will help with
program. She was an early member of the Bluebonnet committee and will
be glad to help. Discussion of the how and why of selection ensued.
Melody Kelly suggested that the Bluebonnet List be sent out prior to the
conference if it is possible.
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Motion to
adjourn by Charles Harrell; 2nd by Ann Strautman; meeting adjourned @
11:30.