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<div>Calling all OLA members!</div><div><br></div><div>Was one of your
New Year's resolutions to get more involved in your profession? Do you
want to make a big difference for Oregon libraries? Or perhaps you know
someone else who's been pondering these questions? Either way, I want to
hear from you!</div><div><br></div><div>Oregon Library Association is
looking for a few good folks such as yourselves to run for the Executive
Board. The Board governs OLA and helps make sure that great things
happen. There are six Board meetings a year, plus an annual summer
planning retreat. Most meetings can be attended remotely, so whether
you're from a small rural community or the Portland metro area, there
are opportunities for you!</div><div><br></div><div>OLA Board positions
are only open to OLA members, but they're not just for library directors
or degreed librarians! We welcome candidates who hold any position in
their library, or no position at all. Friends, Foundation members, and
Trustees are also invited. You can make an impact no matter how you
support libraries.</div><div><br></div><div>Here are the positions open
this year and their terms. Elections will be held following the annual
conference in April. Job descriptions are attached. All positions are
voting members of the Executive Board.</div><div><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:medium none;padding:0px"><div><br></div><div><i>Vice-President/President-Elect (3 years)</i></div></blockquote></div><div><ul><ul><li>Provides leadership for OLA.</li><li>Chairs the Executive Board.</li><li>Serves as VP/President-Elect for first year, President for second, and Past President for third.</li><li>We're particularly seeking support staff from any type of library to run this year.</li></ul></ul></div><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:medium none;padding:0px"><div><i>Secretary (1 year)</i></div></blockquote><div><ul><ul><li>Keeps records of Executive Board meetings and retreats.</li><li>Keeps records of OLA membership meetings.</li></ul></ul></div><br><div><div>Do
these opportunities pique your interest, or do you know someone else
who'd be a great candidate? Please don't hesitate to contact me at 503-738-6742 or <a href="mailto:olapastpresident@olaweb.org" target="_blank">olapastpresident@olaweb.org</a>. Please express your interest by the end of February to ensure consideration by the Nominating Committee. Thanks!</div></div><div><br></div>Esther Moberg<br><div>OLA Immediate Past President, 2019-2020</div>
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