Date: January 10th, 2020
Location: Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Conference Center, Middle Georgia State University in Macon.
This year’s planning meeting will kick off a year of engagement for the Georgia Library Association. We will spend the morning with GLA 101! This is your chance to learn about the GLA organization, its leadership, and how it works. Do you want to know how to create a program, start an interest group, request funding, find answers, make changes, and make a difference? Do you want to meet other passionate library staff with innovative ideas to advance libraries in Georgia? Come to Midwinter!
Divisions, Interest Groups, and Committees will to come together and chart their paths for the upcoming year. Having YOUR voice will ensure a successful year.
The registration fee for Midwinter Planning Meeting is $50 per person, which will include a continental breakfast and lunch. Registration forms must be received by December 31, 2019 to confirm your lunch reservation.
Meeting Schedule
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration, Networking & Breakfast (Lobby)
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Welcome (Room 211)
- Laura Burtle, President
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Introduction of 2020 Officers
- Oscar Gittemeier, Vice-President President Elect
- Jacqueline Radebaugh, VP of Marketing and Branding
- Janice Shipp, VP of Membership
- Scott Pieper, Secretary
- Ben Bryson, Treasurer
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. GLA 101
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break (Lobby)
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. Division meetings
11:45 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch (Lobby and 211)
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Interest group meetings
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Committee meetings
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break (Lobby)
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Division meetings – 2 and Networking
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Executive Board Meeting (Room 237)
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You can pay online, or generate an invoice and mail a check to the address on the invoice, or bring it with you to the event.
Not yet a member of GLA? Click here to join.
We look forward to seeing an enthusiastic group ready to engage and make 2020 an exciting year for the Georgia Library Association!
