<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><i>Have you wanted to gain leadership experience but haven’t known where to start?</i></span><br><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><i>Are you wanting to help advocate for libraries and the communities we serve at a larger level?</i></span><br><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><i>Do you wish you were part of a larger team pushing for positive change?</i></span><br><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><i>Are you vehemently opposed to being made to consider rhetorical questions in emails and want me to stop asking them?</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Well, you are in luck! I am excited to announce that the search for candidates for the <a href="https://www.olaweb.org/" target="_blank">Oregon Library Association</a>'s 2025-2026 Executive Board has officially begun (::<i>cheers</i>:: ::<i>applause</i>::  ::<i>confetti</i>::), and will remain open through </font><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Friday,</b><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"> </span><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">March 14th, 2025</b><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">There are four positions open for election and <b>you</b> (yes,<b> YOU)</b> may be the perfect person to fill one of them. Candidates <u>need not</u><b> </b>be:</font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>leadership experts</font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>world-renowned orators</font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>amateur or professional politicians (<i>whatever that means</i>)</font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>experienced with board or committee service</font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>skilled at making balloon animals (<i>although that could be fun...</i>)</font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">We are just looking for folks that are passionate about fostering strong, informed, inclusive and connected libraries across the state and are willing to serve alongside other professionals with a shared vision. </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">We are seeking at least two candidates for the following positions (and terms):</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>Vice President</b> (3-year commitment-- Vice President, President, Past President)</font></li><ul><li><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Provides leadership and support for OLA</span></font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Works with and supports President </span></font></li><li>Attends ALA Annual Conference</li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Chairs the Executive Board during presidential year</span></font></li></ul></ul><br><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>Treasurer</b> (2-year term) </font></li><ul><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%">Reviews
all fiscal policies and procedures, responding to direction from the Executive
Board.</span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%">Chairs Investment Committee</span></font></li></ul></ul><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>Secretary</b> (1 year term)</font></li><ul><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in">Keeps records of Executive Board meetings and retreats.</li><li><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Keeps records of OLA membership meetings.</span></li></ul></ul><ul><li><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">ALA Councilor/ Representative</b><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"> (3-year term)</span></li><ul><li>Represents OLA on the ALA Council, includes travel to in-person annual meeting(s)</li><li>Reports back ALA communications to OLA Executive Board and membership</li></ul></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">An expanded list of general duties and responsibilities can be found attached to this email. Again, nominations for these positions will close <b>Friday,</b> <b>March 14th, 2025</b>. </font><font face="arial, sans-serif">If you have questions, need more details, would like to talk with people who have previously filled one of these positions, want to nominate a member, or are ready to announce your candidacy (<i>look at you, trailblazer!</i>), please do not hesitate to contact me at </font><a href="mailto:olapastpresident@olaweb.org" target="_blank"><font face="arial, sans-serif">olapastpresident@olaweb.org</font></a>.  </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Remember that even if it shakes, your voice is <u>powerful</u>; even if you stumble, your advocacy and efforts are <u>monumental;</u> and even if it takes years, the impact that you can make is <u>infinite</u>. </font><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Thank you for the value you add to Oregon libraries and thank you for your consideration. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Warm Regards, </font></p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="arial narrow, sans-serif"><b>Ericka Brunson-Rochette</b> (she/her)</font></div><div><font face="arial narrow, sans-serif">Oregon Library Association </font></div><div><font face="arial narrow, sans-serif">Past President, 2024-2025</font></div></div></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="mailto:olapastpresident@olaweb.org" target="_blank"><font face="arial narrow, sans-serif">olapastpresident@olaweb.org</font></a></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><img style="font-size:small" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wQ907txeDeR-DVyzppqHKc5wDR3A33J8vYty6j1od_ewF9OIGylROCpXW12B6CS-T7YCrQMdawdWcV" width="96" height="34"><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:12.8px"></div></div></div></div></div>
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