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TALL Texans Round Table
Annual Assembly, Austin
July 7, 2006
4:00-5:30pm

Attendees:

Diane Bruxvoort, 1996; Anthony Guardado, 1997; Beth Perry, 1998; Linda Waggener, 2000; Denise Kornegay, 2001; Merri Lynne Alexander, 2001; Jan Moltzan, 2002; Beth Thomsett-Scott, 2003; Linda Alexander, 2003; Mary Christmas, 2003; Jane Darling, 2003; Juanita Hazelton, 2003; Walter Betts, 2004; Sharon Swarner, 2004; Jane Atwell, 2005; Willie Braudaway, 2005; Jessica Wilcox, 2005; Patricia L. Hernandez, 2005; Kerry McGeath, 2005; Kevin Marsh, 2005; Tina Pouncey, 2006; Kate DiPronio, 2006; Kristi Betts, 2006; Grace Lillevig, 2006; Stacey Irish-Keffer, 2006; Sara K. Joiner, 2006; Julie Ousley, 2006; Karen Shull, 2006; Ella Jones, 2006; Jim Pearson, 2006; Robin Cashman, 2006; Cecilia Hurt Barham, 2006; Janice Vinson; Dana Rooks.

Welcome and Introductions:
Denise Kornegay, Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Members introduced themselves by giving name, class and TLA committees they serve on. Denise presented Immediate Past Chair Mary Christmas with a gift for her service as TALL Texans Chair.

Minutes and Financial Report:
Copies of the minutes from the Annual Conference on April 28, 2006 were distributed. Corrections included: Beth Perry ’98 did attend the meeting. Spelling of Willie Braudaway under Recognition Event, and a grammar change for sentence…as the outreach in the important part of the presention, should be changed to, as the outreach is the important part of the presentation under Conference Program. Diane Bruxvoort motioned to approve the minutes as corrected. Willie Braudaway seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Copies of the Statement of Revenues and Expeditures from 7/1/2005 through 6/30/2006 were distributed. We did ok financially with the Dessert Social and the Pre-conference. Ending Fund Balance is $6,796.05. Beth Perry motioned to approve the financial report. Mary Christmas seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Report from Program Liaison:
Sharon Swarner reported that the Program Committee had not received submissions for programs from TALL Texans. Denise Kornegay reported that she, Linda Alexander and Linda Waggener submitted four program proposals earlier on Friday.  Sharon emphasized that the Program Committee wants programs that are interactive and can reach a broad audience.

Report from Executive Board Liaison: No report

Report from 2006 Institute:
Jan Moltzan reported as Ted Wanner had a previous commitment. The 2006 Institute included  June 13^th.  On the 13^th there were issues with numerous scorpions, a mouse and no water for ½ day.  Jan mentioned that this class was phenomenal. Networking among the TALL Texans was evident. The ranch is for sale so there are questions about its future. Maureen and Jack added a segment on collaboration. Pat Smith came out for the closing ceremony and for lunch. Jan mentioned that the TLA Executive Board voted on Friday (7/7/06) that the stipend for the 2007 Institute will be $575.00. Jack had to leave the Institute early on Wednesday due to the death of his brother. Jan sent a note on behalf of TALL Texans, but suggested that we each send a note to him.  His mailing address was given to those in attendance at meeting. Ella Jones sang a song from the Class of 2006.

Report from Leadership Development Committee:
Mary Christmas reported. There is a new timeline for the next class. Applications are due earlier on December 1, 2006. The applications will be available online from October 1-December 1. The entire application process will be electronic. Gretchen McCord Hoffman created a TALL Texans FAQ which will be posted on the same site as the application. Some of the FAQ include who is eligible to participate, application tips, what TALL Texans is, and what profession level means. The TLA Executive Board asked the Leadership Development Committee to have a continuous list of nominations for the Institute Mentors. Mentors should be leaders, and have experience and they do not necessarily have to be a library CEO (library director). Think of those who would be a good mentor, and those that want to continue in that role. The TLA President and President-Elect always serve as mentors. Jan Moltzan mentioned that we need to look at academic recruitment for the Institute. Diane Bruxvoort mentioned that TLA does have a CULD division and there is a subgroup for Community Colleges.

Councilor Report:
Jane Atwell reported. She mentioned that during a Council meeting at Annual Conference, the Charter Donor list for the Patricia Smith Endowment for Excellence, which may be used by the TLA Executive Director for any purpose that is deemed to enhance and enrich TLA, its members, and its activities. The Charter Donors pledged $1000 each. The goal was to have 25 donors. Dana Rooks, Past TLA President said that 60 donors had pledged by Council.  Following Annual Assembly, the Endowment will be open to non charter donors.  

Program Ideas for 2007:
Denise Kornegay, Linda Alexander and Linda Waggener submitted four program proposals. (1) An all day Pre-conference program called LeadershipPlenty (Partnerships working within the community). Mary Beth Harrington will be the speaker. This is a continuation of the 2006 pre-conference. It will tie into the TLA Theme of Strong Libraries Strong Communities. Jessica Wilcox reported that the 2006 Pre-conference had 20 register and 17 attended. (2) Recognition Event. Linda Alexander reported that we will have an Ice Cream Social which is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2007 following the Welcome Party from 8:00pm-10:00pm at the Marriott Riverwalk Salon D (Conference Hotel). We will make sure that the 2007 Pocket Program says that this is a ticketed event.  We are also checking to see if tickets can be purchased at the door. Walter Betts asked if we will be inviting the 2007 Class (the answer is YES!). We will also invite the 2007 Mentors. At the 2006 Ice Cream Social, we had over 95 people attend, 150 purchased a ticket.  (3) TLA’s TALL Texans Leadership Institute Application Tips and Tricks will once again be a program. Sara Joiner, Stacey Irish-Keffer, Kate DiPronio and Cecilia Hurt Barham agreed to represent the Class of 2006. (4) We will also have a separate business meeting.

Other ideas for programs: (1) Mentoring program with speaker Brooke Sheldon. It was decided that this would be better for a 2008 program. (2) Gretchen McCord Hoffman contacted Denise about a program on the Structure of TLA and doing a “mock trial.” This could be co-sponsored with NMRT. This is another possibility for 2008. (3) Ellen Perlow contacted Denise about doing a LIS Student Poster Session. This was discussed with Kathy P. (TLA Office), but the poster session would not be possible at San Antonio. Linda Alexander mentioned that at an AASL conference, there was a poster session that was on 1^st day of conference, and included a no conflict time. (4) David Bendekovic from Polaris Library Systems contacted Denise about doing a program on Leaders in Libraries. It was decided that this might be better as a Vendor Session instead of a program.

Class of 2006 ideas for programs: (1) Ella Jones on Strengthening Communities with C.L.A.S.S. (Connecting Libraries And Schools Strategically). We will see if can add to the 2007 program proposals. (2) Julie Ousley on Altered Books (fundraising ideas).

Old Business:
10^th Anniversary t-shirts are available at the TLA Store for $5.00.

Fundraising for the June Berry Scholarship. We have raised just over $21,000 (need $25,000 so scholarships can be awarded). Ideas included: 4 Class of 2006 participants will be auctioning off 2 tickets to the riverboat ride during Council I at Assembly. Proceeds to the Scholarship fund. Other suggestions were to have a link on the TALL Texans Round Table site and/or moving the link to the front part of TALL Texans Round Table, including article in issue of TLA Cast, donations during the District Fall Meeting, and an email for donations on the TALL Texans Round Table listserv.

Webpage will be updated. TLA will be starting blogs (Shonda Brisco will be the TALL Texans blogmaster). Make sure your email address is current on the Members Profile.

Recruiting Task Force is underway. Willie Braudaway will focus on public libraries, Diane Braxvoort on academic libraries, Denise Kornegay on school libraries, will contact Judy Lutz, Chair of CULD, and Yvonne Chandler for districts.

Had a brief discussion on whether the Secretary/Treasurer position should be split into separate positions. Denise will send out an email to the listserv.

New Business:
Jenny Ur will serve as the Nominating Committee Chair. Other members include Jessica Wilcox and Walter Betts. 

TALL TEXANS ROUND TABLE, ANNUAL CONFERENCE, April 28, 2006

ATTENDEES:Mary Christmas ‘03, Denise Kornegay ‘01, Jan Moltzan, Merri Lynne Alexander ‘01, Jessica Wilcox  ‘05, Ella Jones  ‘06, Gretchen Pruett  ‘03, Mary Jo Venetis ‘99, Jane Atwell ‘05, Ted Wanner  ‘01, David Benedekovie, Terry Alegria Roper  ‘02, Martha Tandy  ‘00, Cindy Batman  ‘05, Willie Braudaway ’05, William Buckner ‘04, Linda Alexander  ’03, Cheri Gross  ‘00, Tina Oswald  ‘99

Call to order – 10:05 am – Mary Christmas

Welcome – Ella Jones from Class of 2006

Approval of Minutes –   Corrections – Dolores Greenwald spelling,    Jan Moltzen did not attend, Sharon Swarner did attend.  Denise Kornegay moved.  Martha Tandy seconded.  Motion passed

Greetings – Sharon Swarner from Council – presented the theme from Annual Conference 2007.  Conference programs need to be presented at Annual Assembly, so the initial plans need to finalized today.  Mary Christmas said that we will be having two placeholders for programs from the new class of Tall Texans. 

Executive Board Liaison – Yvonne Chandler – reported – she will be at the TALL Texan institute this year as a mentor.  There is no other information from Council, except please continue to send comments on the TLA Strategic Plan.   It is still online on the TLA website.

Council Report – Jane Atwell   Pat Smith presented a report on the TLA facilities construction and the plans to designate the walk around the building to the deceased staff member.

Ted Wanner – Continuing Education from TLA -  Ted will be the new coordinator for the Tall Texans Coordinator.

Old Business

          Conference Programs

                   Preconference – Jessica Wilcox – Mary Beth Harrington  was wonderful – 20 signed up, 17 attending.  Many ideas packed into the session.  Wished that the program could be longer.  Attendance numbers are similar for all the programs.  Cheri Gross estimates that the preconference will either break even or make money.  Linda Alexander asked about marketing the program.  Asked if we needed to send emails out ahead of time to TALL Texan members or other appropriate groups to encourage registration.  Jessica mentioned that there is a follow up to the session offered for next year.  Jessica Wilcox and Linda Alexander will meet with Cheri Gross to discuss preconference content and marketing.

            Recognition Event – Denise Kornegay – 156 registered.  95 attended.  More non tall Texans registered than Tall Texans, but more Tall Texans attended than non TALL Texans.  It was mentioned that many people tried to attend thinking it was free.  Cheri Gross said that she will make sure that the small program reflects the fact that it is a ticketed event.  Jan Moltzen pointed out that TLA does not permit accepting money at the door. We did break even on the Ice Cream Social, and may have even cleared a little money on the event.  We budgeted $750 for the event to be used for expenses.  Jan Moltzen noted that if we need anything from TLA office we need to request it well in advance, like the notebooks.  Jan has started a recreation of the 1999 notebook. An email went out to all the TALL Texans, but there are some problems with the email list.  Cheri Gross asked about moving the event to another night, as the All Conference Party was exhausting for many folks.  Mary C. pointed out that all the other nights are taken.  Ted Wanner seconded that notion that the All Conference party was much more heavily attended than a usual event.  The venue itself and the novelty of the location contributed to the chaos.  Tina Oswald asked about the feasibility of having a lunch meeting.  Merri Lynne Alexander pointed out the structure of the lunch may decrease participant interaction.  Ted Wanner suggested that we may want to look at having the party before the All Conference Party.  Jan Moltzen pointed out the Council I was meeting at the end of the day.  She also stressed that we need to look at the tradition starting part of the event.  Willie Braudaway reported that the shuttle bus situation was confusing and many had to get a ride from a bus that was already off duty.  Linda Alexander suggested that we have some identifier for the Tall Texans attending.  Cindy Batman suggested hats for TALL Texans for the social and for the block seating. 

            Conference Program -  On the TALL Track – we didn’t have as good a turnout as we would like, but the program was very well done.  Jessica Wilcox presented on Sharing the Experience.  Linda Alexander and Jane Claes presented on Applying your Experience to your professional career.  Mary Jo Venetis presented tips on strengthening your application.  Cheri Gross pointed out that a small turnout is not necessarily a failure, as the outreach in the important part of the presentation.  Mary C.  stressed that the program is important to combat the mistaken impression that TALL Texan Institute is only for those who are very interested in leading, and that the school librarian community is not wanted or needed at this institute.  Jan Moltzen suggested that we partner with LIFTA Round Table  to partner with us on sponsoring the program.  The incoming chair of this group is a former TALL Texan.  Cheri Gross asked how much the Institute cost is. – answered that the Total cost per person is $1400, but the cost to the participant is $550.  Jan said that there is assistance available for participants but no one has ever had 100% participation. 

          Block Seating at the session -  Mary C.  said that there was limited participation in the event , but was glad to see everyone and enjoyed seeing the t-shirts on the members.  We will work on keeping this idea and growing the participation in it.  We will discuss in more detail at Assembly.

            Ribbons and T-Shirt – We will need to send an email to everyone reminding them to pick up a ribbon at the registration booth when signing in.  We will also like to email everyone to wear their shirt on a specific day.  We also discussed re-doing the ribbon to make it most noticeable.  They would like red with black lettering. 

            Elections – Results announced.  Chair Elect – Linda Alexander, Secretary-treasurer – Linda Waggener, Councilor – Jane Atwell, Councilor-Alternate – Kerry McGreath.  Electronic voting worked very well!  About half of the attendees voted electronically.  Yvonne Chandler told us that we may need to redo our bylaws to reflect the runoff vote can be held electronically.  

             Webpage update – Beth Thomsett-Scott was unable to attend, but we agreed that the website is out of date, and needs to be updated. 

             Leadership Round Table outreach – Many areas of Texas are not represented in the participant roster of Tall Texans.  Mary Christmas suggested that we have a representative at all the District Fall Meetings.   Martha Tandy suggested that we attend the Association meetings of the School, Academic, etc.  The district meetings are not always attended by academic or school librarians.  Willie suggested that we use the systems to help us recruit candidates from these underrepresented groups.  We need to use their TEA region meetings, and the comparable group for Academic librarians.  Willie Broadaway, Jan Moltzen , Martha Tandy  Ella Jones, Denise Kornegay,  Mary Christmas and Yvonne Chandler will work on identifying other events to promote the Tall Texan application process.  Yvonne Chandler suggested that we put together a kit to go out to the meetings.  Denise K.  said that the original presentation was designed for the district meetings, and could be expanded to include the other portions of the Conference Programs to go out to potential candidates.  Jane Atwell suggested that we develop a video and have it on the website  along with contact information for members willing to be contacted to talk about their experience

          Treasurer’s Report – There was discussion about whether or not to co-sponsor our Preconference with another Round Table.  LIFTA and SMART were both suggested as co-chairs for the next year session.  Mary C. suggested that we tie in with another group in the interest of support the conference theme next year.  Motion to accept the treasurer’s report by Willie Broadaway, Denise Kornegay seconded.  Motion carried. 

 New Business – Annual Assembly meeting times were discussed.  Sunday afternoon meeting time was picked, but several people have conflicts.  Denise will look at the scheduling online and let us know what our time will be. 

 June Kahler Berry Scholarship Fund - Mary Jo Venetis reminded us that the June Berry scholarship fund is still not funded at the level needed to begin awarding scholarships yet.  We need to look at holding a fund raising event for the fund.  We will look at the feasibility of this at Annual Assembly.

 Separate the Secretary Treasurer Positions.  Gretchen Pruett suggested that we separate the positions of Secretary and Treasurer.   Densie K. will look at the bylaw implications. 

 Adjournment – 11:40am -  Willie Braodaway moved, Jessica Wilcox seconded. 

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Date: July 12, 2005
Location: Annual Assembly

Members Present: TBA

Mary Christmas called the meeting to order – 1:30pm.

• Introductions around the room
   

• Council Report – Mary Jo Venetis and Ted Warner are our councilors.  Mary Jo presented the Councilor Report – see attached written report.  She highlighted the new position for TLA “continuing education specialist” She stressed that everyone should give their feedback on the TLA strategic plan for 2006 – 9.  The website link is on the handout via the TLA website.

Old Business

2006 conference programs

• Cheri Gross – talked about a preconference with Mary Beth Harrington  - could be half or full day preconference – Cheri presented detailed budgets for full and half day preconferences – see attached – we do have a commitment from SMART to sponsor $500 is the estimated co-sponsor  - subject of the preconference would be “Leadership Planning” Interactive leadership planning tools with the community.  Linda Alexander wanted to know who she drew – what kinds of librarians – want to have a program that crosses all fields.  “Leadership Aplenty – Share your passion” is program name.  Bring your passion for leadership and bring your passion for leadership plenty.  Interactive workshop in two modules identify leadership in your community and developing it.   Jeana Atkinson suggested identifying your own leadership skills and then bring others in.  Laura Stiles wanted to know what our motivation in putting on a preconference is – Mary C.  said that our goal was to further our own skills and spread the leadership skills to others.  Not necessarily to bring others into TALL Texans.  Beth Perry did say that usually the preconference makes a little money for the unit.  Do we want the preconference?  Whole or half day?  What do we charge?  How many co-sponsors can we have?  No limit – but must contribute both time and money.  The Texas State Library would be willing to contribute both $500 in actual expenses and Marilyn Johnson would contribute her labor.  Marilyn can speak for TSL and Cheri will speak with SMART.  Ted said that a half day would be only one module or would cut a lot of the interactive exercises.  Megan cooper expressed her frustration at half day preconferences being a watered down version.  Also the problem of half day versus full day filling the other half. 

• 2004 conference – 1/2 day - $65  - full day - $35 -  - no correlation between fee and attendance  -  Janis Test questioned as to doing the subject justice in a half day.  Cheri and Ted both said that they thought it would difficult to do well in half day. 

• Motion – “ pre conference would be full day would be $70 – Jeana Atkinson moved.  Janis Test seconded.  Motion carried unanimously. 

• Angela Skaggs, Linda Alexander, Vaughn Braughn will assist Cheri with the Preconference – 8:30 – 4:30 will be the time.

TALL Texan Recognition Event

• Dessert Social on Tuesday evening after the welcome party - at the conference hotel – charge a minimal fee – Denise Kornegay asked – do we want this to be an all conference event or a private event? – will recognize the class of 2006 and recognize each class.  Event for TALL Texans or anyone interested in TALL Texans. Will try for the conference hotel. Will look into the price per person.  Will take money at the door.  Most of the expense will be with the food.  Hilton is the conference headquarters.  Yvonne Chandler suggested that we look into other venues adjacent to the Conference Center and we might be able to get a better price.  Might run into a transportation problem.  Denise with the help of the committee will organize this event   Mary Jo Venetis  brought up the transportation problem – what time do the buses stop running?  Janis Test brought up the point that in the past the Tall Texans have partnered with the Doo Wop Sock Hop.  Angela Skaggs pointed out that we met before the DOO Wop last year.  It was pointed out that we didn’t really want to change the focus of the event. 

• MOTION: - Cheri moved that we go forward with plan for Desert Social on Tuesday evening after the Welcome Party.  Janis Test seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

 Conference Program “On the TALL Track”: 

• Mary Christmas explained that we would continue the program with the Power Point and then some speakers from 2005, then Jane Claes would go through the application process and relate the questions to your personal and professional goals.  Susi Grissom, Juanita Hazleton will also help develop the program.  Add the Management and Change Track to the conference descriptors.  Is there a cost involved for the program?  Mary said no – We do not have any co-sponsors for this program.  We would like some help – Leadership Development Committee would be willing to help by partnering with this program.  We need to ask for more time for the program.  One hour and twenty minutes will be requested. 

• MOTION – Jeana Atkinson – moved that we consider Leadership Development Committee as a partner for this program.  Beth Perry clarified that the Leadership Development committee cannot give money.  Cheri G. explained that they might need to put some money into it.  Michelle Ostrow seconded.  Motion was removed from the floor.

 Block seating at General Assembly

• Pat Smith said no problem – Walter Betts will be in charge of blocking seats.  T Shirts should be worn during the day and in order to seat at the block. 

Mary Christmas reminded everyone to attend the reunion tonight.  Suite 1510 at 9:30pm. 

Mary is advocating for the Tshirt as a gift suggestion for potential candidates. 

Webpage is on line.  Current news is the release of Tall Texans class.   

Mary suggested an addition of the list of past officers.  Yvonne Chandler suggested a page of tips for applicants.  Mary C. suggested that the Tall Texans application page is a better place for these tips.

Yvonne Chandler passed out copies of the strategic plan - mentioned that the chairs will have the responsibility to submit input by November 1. Each member needs to review and forward suggestions to Mary Christmas before then as to weaknesses, omissions.  She wants us to look at it from each of the points of view we may have – as librarians as TALL Texans, as community members, etc.    Use the list serv to send proposed comments to everyone. 

TLA Executive Board report

• TLA is hiring a continuing education specialist.  One person to coordinate and implement a lot of the ideas in the Strategic Plan.  Legislative Reserve Fund – Board is reminding us that we need to give generously. Talking about a program for planning a program at Annual Conference for Chairs and Chair Elect.  Electronic voting is in place for any committees.  Must have your slate of officers in by December 15^th with complete biographic information for all candidates.  Biographies will only be available electronically. TALL Texans has lost a funder for next year.  TLA supplements 60% of the cost for each candidate.  The fee will go up to $550 for each candidate ($100 more) next year.  TLA is searching for a long term funder for the next year.  Is looking for some contacts from us to help with this program. Lost about $3000 annually. 

New business

New program planning schedule

• When we meet at Annual Assembly we need to have 2007 programs planned. Kevin Marsh has one program proposal – came up in the Friday session – discussing the commonality of the different branches of librarianship.  Is proposing a panel discussion of the 2005 class discussing the common goals and the common interests of the different areas.  Would like to bring this forward as a TALL Texan program.  Kevin already has the program, the committee, the speakers.  Is looking for sponsorship of about $100.  They have already put a placeholder in for the 2007 program.  The scope notes

• MOTION:  Janis Test moves that we support the 2005 Tall Texans class in their class project for the One Passion, One Profession, One Star conference program for 2007.  Walter Betts seconded.  Motion carried unanimously. 

• Cindy Batman is proposing a program on developing and sharing the TALL Texan lessons and vision within your system.  Her plan is to have a panel of Library Directors with some prepared questions about library management and leadership.  The major sponsor would be Beta Phi Mu.  We are being asked to co-sponsor for the 2006 program – “Developing Library Leaders”.  Want to talk to the professionals who want to develop leadership. 

• MOTION:  Cheri Gross moved to co-sponsor the Beta Phi Mu program up to $100.  Kathy Fair seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

• Ted pointed out that this program should be before the TALL Texan workshop and then refer the people.

Terry Alegria – chair of the Nominating committee – 4 positions are open for this upcoming year.  Volunteers  Lucile Dade, Janice Cayton, Beth Perry

• Changes in the Nominating Process – self nominating process.  No printed brochures this year – will be available electronically.  Can we send something out to all members?  Yvonne said that they will be sending out a “Blast” to all members. Jessica suggested that we have an article in the Journal that comes out at the appropriate time.  There is going to be a profile of some TALL Texans in that issue. 

 Information Literacy Immersion Program:

• Clara Fowler and Michele Ostrow are proposing to bring this program to the Univ. of Houston. This is the premiere program for training instruction and information literacy librarians. They are looking to this roundtable for some money for a scholarship. They are asking for money to put into a larger fund for scholarships.  By pooling the funds they hope to maximize the number of people they can sponsors.  LIRT is pledging $300, and other roundtables are being asked for funds as well.  The program will be limited to 80 attendees.  It will be very competitive application process.  Primary attendees will be academic librarians, faculty and some students. 

MOTION:  Sian Brannon moved to contribute $500 to the scholarship funds.  Kathy Fair seconded.  Discussion about budget said that it could come from fund balance.  Motion carried unanimously.

2007 Programming Idea – Cheri Gross suggested selling our library story – Preconference on how to tell the library story.  This would be a partnership with the Storytelling Round Table. Thought that LIFTA would also be a good potential partner for this program. 

Meeting adjourned at 3:42pm.

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TALL Texans Round Table Meeting Minutes
Date: April 8, 2005
Location: Annual Conference

ATTENDANCE: Necia Wolff – 2005, Terry Alegria – 2002, Dolores Greenwald – 2002, Linda Waggener – 2000, Jan Cayton – 2000, Merri Lynne Alexander – 2001, Gretchen Pruett – 2003, Cheri Gross – 2000, Mary Christmas – 2003, Sharon Carr – 2005 Mentor, Dawn Lovett – 2003, Jessica Wilcox – 2005, Walter Betts – 2004, Kathy Fan – 2004, Maureen Ambrosino – 2004, Sharon Swarner – 2004, Beverley Shirley – 2001, Joe Weaver – 2003, Linda Alexander – 2003, Kathy Edgar – 2004, Mary Jo Venetis – 1999, Jan Moltzen – 2002 Mentor, Laura Stiles – 2005, Angela Skaggs – 2003, Denise Kornegay – 2001, Crystal Henry – visitor, Willie Braudaway – 2005, Beth Thomsett-Scott – 2003, Sian Brannon – 2004, Cathy Dean – 2001, Letty Leija – 2005, Amanda Barrera – 2003, Linda Hughes – 2000, Holly Blalock – 2003, Beth Perry – 1998, Don Hamerly – 2004, Juanita Hazelton - 2003

• Call to Order – 10:05 am by Cheri Gross.  Introductions around the room.

• Approval of Annual Assembly Minutes of July 12, 2004 – Cathy Dean moved, Denise K. seconded – approved unanimously.

• Adoption of Revised By-laws – Mary Christmas -  Mary reviewed the proposed changes with the membership.  Many changes were dictated by the TLA bylaw changes.  Motion to approve -  Linda Hughes , Mary Jo Venetis seconded.   Motion carried unanimously.  Bylaws have already been approved by the TLA bylaws committee before submission to this Round Table.

• 2006 Member Recognition Event and Committee Appointments – Mary Christmas – Power Point presentation with each class’ photo and a list of the incoming class was presented.

• Reports a) Treasurer’s Report – Gretchen Pruett – Linda Alexander moved for approval, Amanda Barrera seconded. b) TLA Council – Mary Jo Venetis – Report was handed out – The nominations for 2006 were covered.  Three surveys were administered.  Most people saw at least two – continuing education and ethics.  TLA is looking to raise more money for the Crabb and Whitten fund endowments.  There was discussion to abolish the office of Treasurer.  Board is still checking into this issue.  Two actions coming up for approval – Texas Bluebonnet Award Committee Changes.  Charge to the Cultural Diversity Committee to focus on the recruitment and retention of culturally diverse members. c) Web Site – Cynthia Ward Cooper – is looking for someone else to take on this task.  If you are interested see Mary Christmas.

• Old Business - Cheri Gross recognized the presenters at the TLA program Wednesday afternoon.  Attendance was 55 people.  Power Point presentation will be available for use at other presentations 

New Business

• Motion to allocate $1,000 in 2005-06 budget to Tall Texans Round Table. Joe Weaver moved Walter Betts seconded.  Motion approved unanimously. Cheri polled the room to find out if the Districts were contributing to the Tall Texans. 

•  2006 Conference Program – Cheri is the liaison for the program committee.  There have been significant differences in the process of putting programs into the committee plans.  We have to have a plan in place by the end of the meeting today. 

•  Feedback about the 2005 conference program was very positive. Members indicated that a repeat of the 2005 conference program would be a good program.  Those attending the session thought that Jessica Wilcox’s question about the application process was both timely and pertinent.  There was a spin off program discussion about evolving into a Tall Texan candidate.   Members decided that adding a portion to the program applying Jessica’s question to the complaint – “Why didn’t I get chosen? and reviewing the application form would be a good addition for 2006.   – We are looking at partnering with some of the other groups – CE, SMART, etc.  

•  Jan asked for everyone to make sure that the districts have a place on their program and use the Power Point presentation to encourage applications.  Jan also shared that she has asked for the nomination process to be dropped.  The selections committee does not know whether or not you were nominated or just applied.  Jan has asked for the application process to be moved up to October and November.  December would be available for processing the applications for the selection committee.

• Nominations can also sometimes force a candidate who is uncertain to apply before they are ready (especially if nominated by their supervisor).  Jan is encouraging potential applicants to look on the website now to review applications.  Beverly Shirley expressed satisfaction with the nomination process as it stands.  It helps their organization to prioritize which people will get to apply for Tall Texans. 

•  The mentor selection process is also changing and the Executive Board of TLA retains selection of 4 members.

•  Program presentation should reflect the theme of the conference.  Linda Alexander wanted to stress that TALL Texans crosses all the lines and use that in planning the program.  Delores Greenwald said that one of the most popular conference programs was Dealing with Difficult Customers.  Can we tie in with them on this theme?  Jan Moltzan reminded us of our pivotal roles we play in the conference leadership.  We cross all areas of TLA – not just a group for participants.  We need to focus the program on leadership roles within the organization.

•  Program committee – Denise Kornegay, Linda Alexander, Sharon Swarner, Jessica Wilcox to help Mary Christmas.  Cheri is the liaison to the program committee for TLA so is automatically on the committee.  Leadership Development committee would like to co-sponsor a pre-conference with TTRT – Mary Beth Herrington for the preconference?? great program – lots of tools for taking back to your library.  Delores suggested that we ask Continuing Education to sponsor with us as well.  Jan also suggested that we approach LIFTA about co-sponsoring as well, to bring in the non-librarians into the mix. 

Election results – Chair Elect is Denise Kornegay and Secretary/ Treasurer is Gretchen Pruett.

2006 Membership Recognition and Committee appointments

• Mary Christmas is looking for feedback on when to have a recognition event and how big to make the event.  Jan suggested that we explore what we mean by recognition and what the goal of it is.  Mary Jo Venetis suggested a desert social type of event.  Willie mentioned that the email invitation was very helpful.  Willie suggested something the first night – Tuesday evening either before or after the welcome party – recognizing the current and the immediate previous classes.  Just an hour would be good.  Beth – likes 8 – 9 Tuesday evening.  Mary Jo likes the social hour concept – very welcoming -  Walter suggested that the Tall Texans sit at one of the General sessions as a bloc in the T shirts – down front – very visible. 
  
  Denise Kornegay needs a committee for membership recognition –volunteers are Maureen Ambrosino ,Terry Allegria, Linda Alexander, Don Hamerly, Walter Betts, James Karney.
  
  Jan Moltzen will include the Tall Texan ribbons in the new participants packets.

Publications Chair/WebMaster  – Beth Thomsett-Scott

Meeting was adjourned at 11:35pm.

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TALL Texans Round Table Meeting Minutes
Date: July 12, 2004
Location: Annual Assembly

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Janice Cayton – 2000, Cathy Ziegler – 2001, Hellena Stokes – 1997, Mary H. Musgrave – 1995, Dana Davis-Avants – 2004, Kathy Fair – 2004, Sian Brannan – 2004, Cathy Threadgill – 1995, Adam Wright – 2004, Don Hamerly – 2004, Terry Alegria – 2002, Denise Kornegay – 2001, Laura Baker – 2001,        Mary Jo Venetis – 1999, Dolores Greenwald – 2002, Beth Perry – 1998, Mary Christmas – 2003, Joe Weaver – 2003, Dawn Lovett – 2003, Angela Skaggs – 2003, Vaughn Branom – 2003, Jeana Actkinson - 2003, Tina Oswald – 1999, Cheri Gross – 2000, Beverly Shirley – 2001, Martha Tandy – 2000, Leanna Cowan – 2004, Carrie Kienzle – 2003 Board Liaison, Mary Long – 1999, Jeanne Pyle – 1995, Cynthia Ward Cooper – 1997, Jan Moltzan – Coordinator, Janis Test – 2002, Christine McNew – 2004, Walter Betts – 2004, Gretchen Pruett - 2003

1.       Meeting was called to order at 1:30PM by Chair Cheri Gross.

2.       Minutes from Annual Assembly Meeting - San Antonio were passed with no corrections.

3.       Greetings from Executive Board Liaison – Carrie Kienzle introduced herself as the liaison for the next three years from the TLA Executive Board.  She pledged support from the Board for the programs of the TALL Texans program and encouraged members to come to her with concerns and questions.

4.       Web Site Project – Adam Wright and Mike Van Campen from the TALL Texan Class of 2004 – Adam Wright present the idea of a “TALL Texans” online writing community to facilitate efforts to produce publications in the library and information science field. The online community would be established for TALL Texans only on the Tall Texan website .  Motion to support the work on the TALL Texan Online Writing Community Webpage was made by Cynthia Ward-Cooper.  Don Hamerly seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

5.       Reports:

¨       Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Gretchen Pruett.  Ending balance as of June 30, 2004 in the Tall Texan fund was $6,556.05. There was a discussion about the proceeds from the sale of the Ten Year anniversary t-shirts and the ten year reunion moneys.  Follow up with the TLA office was planned.

¨       Bylaws Committee – Mary Christmas presented the recommendations of the Bylaws committee for changes to the TALL Texan bylaws to conform them to TLA standards.  Several motions were discussed and then moved

¨       Mary Christmas moved and Jeana Actkinson seconded a motion to approve the addition of the clause in Article VII, Section 1, Part E – Development Committee – “The immediate Past Chair shall serve as the Chair of the Development Committee and as liaison for TLA Leadership Development Committee, attending all TLA Leadership Development Committee meetings.”  The motion unanimously carried.

¨       Mary Christmas moved, and Jeana Actkinson seconded a motion to add to the TALL Texan Round Table Bylaws – in Article IV, Section I, Part C – ”Each officer must be a member in good standing of the Texas Library Association and the TALL Texans Round Table, and a resident of Texas or an employee of a Texas library, and be current in payment of dues.  The motion carried unanimously.

¨       Janis Test moved and Beth Perry seconded a motion to amend the TALL Texans Round Table Standing Committee Bylaws  - in Section 1, Part D – Publication Committee – “The Chair shall serve as the senior editor of publications.”  The motion carried unanimously.

¨       There was a general review of the Standing Committees listed in Section 1 of the Bylaws.  No changes were made to the Standing Committees except as moved above.

6.       2005 Conference Program – Denise Kornegay reviewed the proposed program – the presentation of the TALL Texan Power Point presentation and a panel of speakers to discuss the advantages of the TALL Texan experience.

7.       TLA Council – Mary Jo Venetis brought greetings from the TLA Council.  She encouraged participation in the upcoming Legislative session in 2005.  She noted that the Austin conference would present unique opportunities for presenting Legislators with library issues.  She encouraged the TALL Texan Round Table to support the Legislative Reserve Fund.  Janis Test moved and Martha Tandy seconded a motion to donate $1000 to the Legislative Reserve Fund of TLA.  The motion carried unanimously.

8.       Web Site – Cynthia Ward Cooper reported on the updating of the TALL Texan website.  Content suggestions and assistance are welcomed by the webmasters.

NEW BUSINESS:

9.       Discussion ensued about the efficacy of the Conference Booth.  Booth participants noted that the location of the booth was limiting, but since we don’t pay for the booth, we cannot assume a better location.  Jeana Actkinson moved, and Tina Oswald seconded that the 2005 Conference Booth be abandoned.  The motion carried unanimously.

10.   The Nominating Committee was nominated – Terry Alegria as Chair, Jeana Actkinson, and Mary Christmas.   Mary Jo Venetis moved to accept this slate, Sian Brannon seconded.  The slate was approved unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Gretchen Pruett
Secretary Treasurer

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TALL Texans Round Table Meeting Minutes
Date: March 19, 2004
Location: TLA Annual Conference - San Antonio

Members/Others Present: Dolores Greenwald, Hellena Stokes, Merri Lynne Alexander, Denise Kornegay, Lynda De Los Santos, Karen Harrell, Vaughn Branom, Angela Skaggs, Dawn Lovett, Linda Waggener, Richard Hasenyager, Don Hamerly, Mary Long, Margaret Terrell, Juanita Hazelton, Bill Buckner, Cathy Ziegler, Mary Christmas, Cheri Gross, Jan Moltzan, Beth Perry, Erik Wilkinson, Gretchen Pruett, Katherine Stack, Joe Weaver, Jeana Actkinson, Beth Thomsett-Scott, Margaret Whitehead, Linda Alexander

1. Meeting called to order at 2pm by Beth Perry - Chair
2. Minutes from Annual Assembly meeting, Held July 10, 2003 in Austin, passed unanimously with corrections to Janis Test's name (after the fact correction: Vaughn Branom's name should be added to members present list per Linda Alexander).
3. Reports:
   • Treasurer's Report: C. Erik Wilkinson reported that as of February 29, 2004, the round table has a current year actual of $6,897.44. It was pointed out from the chair that this amount most likely does not reflect amounts spent towards the 10-year anniversary celebration and the cost of the 10-year t-shirts. Mary Christmas made a point of inquiry regarding whether or not the RT had contributed funds for the TT Institute itself. The issue was tabled until later in the meeting.
   • Helena Stokes, Liaison to Executive Board offered assistance as our advocate on the board.
   • Nominating Committee: Cheri Gross brought forth the candidates for Chair Elect and Secretary/Treasurer. The Candidates for chair are Mary Christmas and Dolores Greenwald; the candidates for Secretary/Treasurer are Gretchen Pruett and Amanda Barrera. The candidates present were given time to speak to the group. Following this the vote was held.
   • New Website Committee: Juanita Hazelton reported for both her and Cynthia Ward Cooper (and received accolades for both on the exceptional utility of the site).
   • Bylaws Committee: Mary Christmas reported that the by-laws have been updated and sent to Janet Key and Pat Smith of TLA for approval. Initial approval has seemingly been given. The final by approval has been tabled until Annual Assembly. In the meantime a draft will be posted on the website.
   • 10-Year T-Shirt Committee: C. Erik Wilkinson gave report on the t-shirts themselves, acknowledging the work of Janis Test and Jeana Actkinson in bringing the project to fruition. The shirts are selling for $20 with proceeds going to the Round Table and the June Berry Scholarship Fund.
   • Program Committee: Cheri Gross gave report; the RT's co-sponsored programs on Leadership, featuring Ann Symons, Consultant and ALA Past President, were successfully executed.
   • 10 Year Anniversary Party & Doo-Wop Sock-Hop: Beth Perry gave a report about the success of both events.
4. Beth recognized members of the next class of TALL Texans
5. New Business:
   • Cathy Ziegler put forward a motion to have the TTRT allocate $1000 for the 2005 Institute. 2nd by Mary Christmas. The motion passed unanimously.
   • A second motion was made by Cathy Ziegler to make another $1000 donation to the Institute. It was 2nd by Mary Christmas. Jan Moltzan offered a caveat to the motion that the donation for the 2004 Institute will only be made unless it was made already. The motion passed unanimously.
   • Cathy Ziegler offered a point of concern regarding the RT's booth traffic in the exhibit hall. Discussion followed on ways to attract attention from potential/new Institute attendees. Jeana Actkinson offered new ideas to promote TALL Texans, e.g. how to become one, etc. She said that TTTRT needs a presentation at TLA every year to invite new TT inductees and all others that are interested. The presentation should include a PowerPoint show, a handout, and a panel to answer questions. Denise Kornegay informed the group that she has a Power Point presentation that is designed and available to anyone who wishes to adapt it their purposes, presenting to a district meeting for instance. Another suggestion was that of a TALL Texan "ambassadorship" by district.
   • More discussion followed: Mary Christmas suggested that nomination forms should be made available earlier. Jan Moltzan informed the group that the brochures and application are being revised and that the new brochures should be ready by Annual Assembly.
   • Jan Moltzan announced names of mentors who will participate in this year's Institute. She also mentioned that both new and past TALL Texans could nominate mentors. The TLA Executive board approves mentors.
   • Beth Perry informed the group regarding an ongoing curriculum review of the Institute and that it will be an effort to look at the original intent of TALL Texans.
6. Formation of Committees:
   • Program Planning Committee - 2005: Linda Alexander, Denise Kornegay, Cheri Gross, Jeana Actkinson, Mary Long and Dawn Lovett.
7. Announcement of New Officers for 2004-2005:
   • Mary Christmas will be Chair-Elect
   • Gretchen Pruett will be Secretary/Treasurer
8. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:15pm.

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TALL Texans Round Table Meeting Minutes
Date: July 10, 2003
Location: Annual Assembly

Members Present: Beth Perry, Erik Wilkerson, Cheri Gross, Deborah Vaden, June Berry, Merri Lynne Alexander, Dolores Greenwald, Joe Weaver, Beth Thomsett-Scott, Cynthia Ward Cooper, Janice Cayton, Angela Skaggs, Terry Alegria, Sara Vance, Janis Test, Jeana Atkinson, Jill Sumpter, Linda Plevak, Dale Fleeger, Mary Christmas, JoAnna Lewis, Jane Darling, Denise Kornegay, Viccy Kemp, Martha Tandy, Sandra Hood, Cathy Ziegler, Stephanie Compton, Danea Hall Morton, Diane Gwamanda, Joan Heath, Cathy Threadgill, Holly Blaylock, Gretchen Pruett, Carrie Jo Parmley, Amanda Barrerra, Ann Loggins, James Filyaw?, Gretchen Hoffman, Margaret Terrell, Ted Wanner, Vaughn Branom

1. Meeting called to order at 10am by Beth Perry - Chair
2. Minutes from the Houston conference this past spring were passed with corrections to Merri Lynne Alexander's name.
3. Reports:
   • Treasurer's Report: C. Erik Wilkinson reported that as of June 30, 2003 the round table has a Current Year Actual of $6,055.27 and has proposed a budget for 2003-2004 in the amount of 4,600.00 in expenses.
   • Tall Texans 10 Year Anniversary Celebration: Ideas and proposals were discussed. A possible reunion at Canyon Oaks (formerly known as Harambe Oaks) was removed from consideration due to logistical infeasibility. General discussion then led up to a motion offered by Janis Test. The motion is as follows: The TALL Texans Round Table will combine efforts with the Doo-Wop Intergalactic Round Table to cosponsor an event celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute and that will include the annual Doo-Wop Sock Hop. Danea Hall Morton seconded the motion. The motion was brought to a vote and passed unanimously. A committee was formed to coordinate and plan the event. The members are: Diane Gwamanda, Joe Weaver, Joanna Lewis, Angela Skaggs, Mary Christmas, Joan Heath(?), Linda Plevak and C. Erik Wilkinson.
4. Program Planning - San Antonio 2004: The TTRT will be cosponsoring at least one program to be presented by past-ALA president Ann Symons. Potential cosponsors are the Public Library Division (PLD) and the Leadership Development Committee.
5. Conference Booth: A committee was formed to coordinate and schedule volunteers for the booth at the 2004 conference. The committee members are: C. Erik Wilkinson, Holly Blaylock, Terry Allegria and Gretchen Pruett.
6. Website: Cynthia Cooper is designing a new website for the TTRT. She has already been in contact with the TLA Publications Committee so as to ensure that we (the TTRT) are abiding by design requirements. She took suggestions from the members present on what the website should include and will be in contact with members through the listserv to keep us apprised of her work.
7. Bylaws: Beth solicited volunteers for a committee that would review the round table's bylaws for possible changes and updating. Committee members are: Mary Christmas, Stephanie Compton, Jill Sumter, and Beth Thomsett-Scott.
8. Old Business:
   • A special election was held for chair-elect. Deborah Vaden of Irving Public and Cheri Gross of Plano Public were the two candidates. Cheri Gross won the secret ballot election and is now chair-elect for 2003-2004.
   • A member roster was sent around the room by June Berry asking members to check information for corrections, updates, etc.
   • Introduction of officers present by Beth Perry.
9. New Business:
   • Requested Donation for TLA's Legislative Reserve Fund: A motion was made by Janis Test and seconded by Sandra Hood for the TTRT to make a one-time donation in the amount of $500.00 to this fund. Dale Fleeger spoke and offered a proposal that the round table could also designate an amount that will go to the fund that aids the American Library Association (ALA) with their Washington D.C. Legislative day. June Berry offered a substitute motion for TTRT to make a one-time donation in the following amounts: $300.00 to ALA and $300.00 to TLA for their respective Legislative Day activities. Cathy Ziegler seconded the motion. The motion was brought to a vote and passed unanimously.
   • Commemorative T-Shirt: Mary Christmas offered the following motion: To have placed on the 2004 conference registration form an option for registrants to pre-order and purchase a t-shirt commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute and leave open the opportunity for the TTRT to pursue other means of offering the shirt for purchase to members. Holly Blaylock seconded the motion. It was brought to a vote and passed unanimously. A committee was formed to coordinate the sale of the commemorative t-shirts. The members are: Beth Perry, Janis Test and Jeana Atkinson. The suggestion was made that the committee work in conjunction with Dana Rooks, the round table's executive board liaison.
   • Nominating Committee: New officers will be elected at the 2004 conference meeting. Members of the nominating committee are: Cheri Gross (chair), Cathy Ziegler, Martha Tandy and Merri Lynne Alexander.
10. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 12pm.

Submitted by C. Erik Wilkinson, Secretary/Treasurer

TALL TEXANS Round Table Meeting Minutes
Date: April 4, 2003
Location: TLA Conference, Houston, Texas

Called to Order: 2:10 by Mary Jo Venetis (substituting for Chair Karen Farrell)

Present: Mary Jo Venetis (for Chair Karen Farrell,) Eva Poole (TLA President-Elect,) Debbie Brightwell (Secretary/Treasurer,) Beth Perry, Cherry Gross, June Berry, Cathy Ziegler, Denise Kornegay and 15 other attendees.

1. Welcome and introduction: By Mary Jo Venetis, who read a message from Chair Karen Farrell.
2. Minutes: Minutes were read and passed with corrections to Cathy Ziegler's and Merri Lynn Alexander's names.
3. Executive Board Liaison Report: Eva Poole (TLA President Elect) reported that the AD HOC Strategic Planning Committee had drafted a document, the "TLA 2003-2006 Strategic Plan," located on the TLA website, and asked that the TALL TEXANS committee review the entire proposed plan and then identify all goals and objectives that are appropriate to the TALL TEXANS committee. The proposed document will be voted on at the upcoming Annual Assembly. She suggested new committee officers attend the New Chair and Committee Members Meeting for information and to get forms to file for future meetings and programs. Committee Meeting request forms at due by May 15, 2003. She also suggested that members check the TLA website to stay current on Texas state legislative news.
4. June Berry's Report: June suggested that we use the TALL TEXANS listserve as a means to give input and discuss the Strategic Planning Committee's document (see #3.) June reported that there were a large group of nominations for the 2003 class of TALL TEXANS with 69 nominations of which 24 were chosen. Mary Jo thanked June for her service to TALL TEXANS and wished her all the best.
5. Nominations For TALL TEXANS Officers: Victor Schill withdrew from running for Secretary/Treasurer because of his commitment to Chair-Elect of PLD. Denise Kornegay and Delores Greenwald of the Nomination Committee were thanked for coming up with the slate of candidates. Mary Jo requested that because there was not a Chair-Elect for 2003-2004, that the committee and attendees vote for a Chair today from the list of candidates for Chair Elect. There was discussion and it was proposed to vote for a Chair for 2003-2004 today and at Annual Assembly hold a special election for a Chair-Elect. A vote on this proposal was seconded and then passed. The Nominations Committee was asked to find two candidates to run for this special election.
6. Treasurer's Report: According to the statement provided by TLA there is an ending balance of $6,474.52.
7. Councilor's Report: The End Of The Year Report by Karen Farrell was presented. It included: 1. Objectives for the conference year. Objectives were co-ordinate an event at Annual Conference with the History of TLA committee, work with the Doo-Wop Roundtable to host the Doo-Wop/Tall Texan 2nd Annual event and continue to support the TALL TEXANS Leadership Institute. 2. Accomplishments to date were the A TALL History program scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at Annual Conference and the Doo-Wop Intergalactic and Tall Texan Roundtables Annual FunFest on Thursday, April 3, 2003 at Annual Conference. 3. Future plans were identified as enroll new officers for next year, improve the TALL TEXANS webpage, plan events for Annual Conference and continue to support the TALL TEXANS Leadership Institute.
8. Tall Texas Doo-Wop Annual FunFest: Mary Jo reminded everyone about the Doo-Wop party that night located at the Have A Nice Day Cafι.
9. Elections Results For TALL TEXANS Officers For 2003-2004:

   Chair: Beth Perry
   Secretary/Treasurer: C. Erik Wilkinson
   Councilor: Mary Jo Venetis
   Councilor Alternate: Ted Wanner

10. General Discussion: Delores Greenwald suggested that the TALL TEXANS Committee host another function apart from the one hosted with the Doo-Wop Round Table. There was general discussion about what type of program would be best. Would the goal be to recruit people into the TALL TEXAN program or as a social event for past TALL TEXANS, etc. Also discussed were time of day, costs, how to market, possibility of getting a vendor to sponsor, types of foods and beverages, etc. June suggested that all committee members and attendees bring ideas about this subject to the meeting at Annual Assembly for further discussion.
11. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

Submitted by Debbie Brightwell, Secretary/Treasurer

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