It is time for our annual spring elections.  Take a look at the list of positions and please send your nominations (yourself or someone else!) to Jenny Grenfell (ktfjen@gmail.com) by Friday, June 2.

If you want more information about any of the positions, contact Jenny.   We will hold an election electronically in June, and the newly elected people will join the Board at the Annual Conference meeting in August.

Nominations are being accepted for the following positions:

1. Vice-President/President-Elect – this is a 3-year cycle position that rotates from Vice-President to President to Past President.
2. Secretary – this is a 2-year position
3. Oregon Representative – must be an Oregon resident – 2 year position

The PNLA conference committee is accepting proposals for our 2023 conference in Moscow, ID. Follow this link for details.

Professional growth, cross-border collaboration, camaraderie, a chance to give back to our profession… there’s a valuable opportunity we’re excited to tell you about!

PNLA has 3 openings on the Board of Directors in 2022.
Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know.

The positions are:

—Vice President/President Elect
—2nd Vice President– Memberships
—Treasurer

See below for details.

The deadline for nominations is May 6, 2022.
Nominees must be members in good standing of PNLA by the time voting takes place.

To make a nomination or for further details and information, contact Christina Brischetto, PNLA Secretary, at secretary@pnla.org

 

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Vice President / President Elect

• Serves for a three-year term and takes office at the end of the conference following election
• Assumes the office of President the following year
• Assumes the duties of the President for the remainder of the term when that office is vacated and then serves
  his or her full term or office
• Serves as past president for the third year

Duties

• Assists President in planning and arranging Association programs.
• Presides at Board meetings in the absence of the President.
• Receives nominations for Honorary Life Membership.
• Investigates annual conference location two years in advance of Provincial/State host rotation.
• Facilitates the current president’s signing of contract 2 years in advance.
• Updates Orientation Document and distributes to incoming members prior to the August board meeting.
• Ensures newly elected Board members will receive a notebook containing the current version of the MOP, and minutes of the previous two Board meetings

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2^nd Vice President– Memberships

• Serves a two-year term, taking office at the annual conference in odd numbered years.

Duties

• Maintains membership records via WildApricot.
• Explores ways to recruit and expand membership.
• Supplies Publications Committee with membership list for Membership Directory.
• Responsible for liaison with Interest Groups.
• Supplies membership labels as required.

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Treasurer

• Serves a two-year term, taking office at the annual conference.
• Elected in even numbered years.

Duties

• Works with the Finance Manager to review the PNLA’s financial statements, bank reconciliation statements, current paid bills, deposits, Affinipay statements and any other financial information provided by Finance Manager;
• Ensures that reports are received, monitored, and distributed correctly;
• Signs Finance Managers monthly paychecks;
• Oversees the organization’s internal controls, including Finance Manager’s compliance with applicable policies and procedures and risk management.

On a monthly basis the Finance Manager will provide the PNLA President, V. P. & Treasurer:

• Bank statements: Checking (Savings—quarterly);
• QuickBooks Bank Reconciliation Statement;
• Affinipay Statements (Wild Apricot credit card fee statement);
• Claims—Bills paid;
• Deposits;
• Any other pertinent financial statements or financial paperwork.

Annually

• Works with the Finance Manager and President to present the yearly budget to PNLA Board at the January meeting;
• Reviews the final accounting for the annual conference when applicable;
• Preserves all official papers and deposits them in the Archives;
• Reviews the organization’s procedures for reporting problems;
• Reviews the annual 990 non-profit forms for accuracy;
• May be delegated other authority and/or duties as determined by the board.

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Call for Proposals:  2022 Tri-Conference with Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA),  Montana Library Association (MLA) and Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA)

Program Proposal Form

• Proposal Deadline: March 1, 2022
• Conference Theme: Building Bridges | Renewing Community
• Conference Dates: August 3-6, 2022
• Location: Downtown Holiday Inn, Missoula, Montana, USA

If you have questions please contact Kirk Vriesman, MLA Executive Director, email: kirkv@mtlib.org

PNLA is looking for a treasurer!

This is a great opportunity for you to:

• Build your network
• Apply your finance skills
• Create a legacy of service
• Shape the future of PNLA

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Treasurer’s Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves a two-year term, taking office at the annual conference
• Elected in even numbered years

Monthly

• Works with the Finance Manager to review the PNLA’s financial statements, bank reconciliation statements, current paid bills, deposits, Affinipay statements and any other financial information provided by Finance Manager;
• Ensures that reports are received, monitored, and distributed correctly;
• Signs Finance Managers monthly paychecks;
• Oversees the organization’s internal controls, including Finance Manager’s compliance with applicable policies and procedures and risk management.

On a monthly basis the Finance Manager will provide the PNLA President, V. P. & Treasurer:

• Bank statements: Checking (Savings—quarterly);
• QuickBooks Bank Reconciliation Statement;
• Affinipay Statements (Wild Apricot credit card fee statement);
• Claims—Bills paid;
• Deposits;
• Any other pertinent financial statements or financial paperwork.

Annually

• Works with the Finance Manager and President to present the yearly budget to PNLA Board at the January meeting;
• Reviews the final accounting for the annual conference when applicable;
• Preserves all official papers and deposits them in the Archives;
• Reviews the organization’s procedures for reporting problems;
• Reviews the annual 990 non-profit forms for accuracy;
• May be delegated other authority and/or duties as determined by the board.

Interested? Email president@pnla.org for more information!

Registration is now open for the premier event for public library professionals—the PLA 2022 Conference!

Join us live in Portland, OR, March 23–25, to reconnect with the public library world and revitalize the passion for the vital work you do every day. The Public Library Association will be working closely with the Oregon Convention Center and following state and local health protocols to provide the safest environment for our attendees. While this aspect of the conference may feel different, you can still expect the top-quality educational programming, awe-inspiring speakers, award-winning authors, and trend-setting exhibitors the PLA Conference is known for.

We know the pandemic has affected library and professional development budgets, so early planning for PLA 2022 is a must. Explore the conference website to get the preliminary registration and travel information you need to plan your Portland adventure!

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PNLA members save $280 with the Early Bird Discount!

Members of the Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) receive exclusive access to the PLA 2022 Early Bird registration discount—saving an extra $280!

Email webmaster@pnla.org to get the code.

The Early Bird registration deadline is January 7, 2022.