YRCA 2026 Winners

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:09:59 GMT

The 2026 YRCA results are in!

YRCA 2027 Nominees

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:58:17 GMT

The YRCA 2027 nominees have been posted!

PNLA Officer Positions: Call for Nominations

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:31:20 GMT

Upcoming PNLA Officer Elections

PNLA is seeking engaged and dedicated individuals to fill three upcoming elected officer positions: Vice President-President Elect, Second Vice President/Membership Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer. These roles are essential to the ongoing success and leadership of the association.

Election Timeline

The elections for these roles will take place in May 2026. Officers elected during this cycle will begin their terms in August 2026.

Position Details and Terms

Vice President-President Elect: This is a three-year commitment. The individual will serve the first year as Vice President, the second year as President, and the third year as Past President, ensuring continuity and strong leadership within PNLA.
Second Vice President/Membership Chair: This position is a two-year term, focused on supporting membership engagement and organizational growth.
Secretary-Treasurer: While this role is typically a two-year term, due to the resignation of the current Secretary-Treasurer, the upcoming term will be for one year only, spanning from August 2026 to August 2027.

Opportunities to Serve and Support

Serving in one of these PNLA officer positions is not an overwhelming time commitment. If you or someone you know has an interest in contributing to the association’s success, please consider reaching out. You may nominate yourself or suggest someone who would be a great fit.

To express interest or for further information, contact Debbi Kramer, PNLA Executive Director, at debkramerpnla@gmail.com.

These roles offer an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills within a supportive environment. Unlike state and provincial organizations, PNLA does not handle legislative matters, allowing officers to focus on organizational leadership and service. As Executive Director, I am committed to guiding and assisting you throughout your term. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference.

President

serves a one-year term that begins at one annual conference and ends at the next conference

Duties

for general duties see the Constitution, Article 4, Section 2
sets date, place and agenda for all Board meetings
represents PNLA to other organizations, e.g., CFLA, ALA
appoints committees as needed
signs contracts for future conference sites
represents PNLA at state and provincial conferences, or names an alternate
informs all candidates of election results
administers President’s Distinguished Service Award

Past President

Duties

oversees election nominations
attends all Board and conference meetings, with expenses paid, through the end of the third year of service to aid in transition of Board leadership and the overall effectiveness of the organization

Second Vice President

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

Duties

maintains membership records
explores ways to recruit and expand membership

Membership Renewal Procedures

maintains the automated membership renewals
sends welcome letters to members
conduct annual elections along with Past-President and Secretary

Secretary

serves a two-year term, taking office at the annual conference

Duties

keeps official record of minutes of Executive Board and annual membership meetings
distributes draft minutes to the Board, within a month of each meeting, for revision and approval
notifies Board members that they have seven days to submit corrections and alterations to the draft minutes
ensures that the minutes are approved at the next Board meeting
collects and compiles annual reports from Committee Chairs and state and provincial representatives for distribution to the membership at the annual meeting
provides a summary report regarding the election at the annual membership meeting
submits approved minutes for posting on the Web site
handles correspondence as directed by the President and Board
distributes lists of Board, committee and interest group members
produces minutes from and archives Board email motions
conducts the election (see below):
- In the early spring, consult “Election Procedures,” and set the timeline for the balloting and election.
- Secretary works with the Past President to secure candidates’, statements for the ballot.
- Secretary forwards the candidate information to the 2^nd Vice-President. The secretary tallies election votes via the membership software at end of voting period

Treasurer

serves a two-year term, taking office at the annual conference

Duties

Monthly:

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

Annually

Works with the Executive Director 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 uploads them to Google Drive or other electronic storage as directed by the Board.
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

Winter 2026 Newsletter is Available

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:56:08 GMT

The Winter 2026 PNLA Newsletter is available.

Pacific Northwest Library Association News

YRCA 2026 Winners

YRCA 2027 Nominees

PNLA Officer Positions: Call for Nominations

Upcoming PNLA Officer Elections

Election Timeline

Position Details and Terms

Opportunities to Serve and Support

President

Past President

Second Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Winter 2026 Newsletter is Available