ALA Council I summary

ALA Council I is mainly an informational session, though some business does occur.

Candidates for ALA Executive Board will be:

Kevin Reynolds
J. Linda Williams
Annemarie Roscello
Patricia A. Wand
Ling Hwey Jeng

Report by Camila Alire, ALA President
Summary: Focus on Advocacy Toolkits, see http://www.camliaalire.com/ for more details.

Report by Roberta A. Stevens, ALA President-Elect
Summary: Focus on fundraising and planned giving

Report by Keith Michael Fiels, ALA Executive Director
Summary: Library Staff Certification Program about to roll out. Watch for email updates and check ALA website for more details.
Midwinter Conference attendance: 10,013 through Saturday, which is slightly higher than Midwinter attendance in Denver 2009
Audio proceedings of Council sessions will soon be available on the web for access of all members. Ethics Education program is progressing.

Report of Special Committees
Spectrum Presidential Issues: National Initiative for Inclusivity in America's Libraries
Betty J. Turock and Family have made a generous $100,000 donation to the Spectrum Scholarhip program. Participation by all ALA members is encouraged. Contact the ALA Office to make larger personal donations or donations on behalf of Chapters or Units.