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Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association
Committees
AHIP Chapter Credentialing LiaisonChair: Chris Shaffer [2009]Purpose: To promote the Academy of Health Information Professionals in the chapter by sharing information about the academy and encouraging membership. Annual MeetingChair: Susan Barnes, Gail KouameMembers: Jan Schueller, Maryanne Blake, Kim Granath, Pat Devine, Nikki Detmar, Anne Turner, Dolores Judkins, Patrice O'Donovan, Judith Hayes, Lisa Oberg, Alison Aldrich, Kathy Murray (Board Liaison) Purpose: To plan, organize and run the annual meeting. ArchivistChair: Janet SchnallMembers: none Purpose: To establish and maintain control of the working papers of the organization. BylawsChair: Jan SchuellerMembers: Robin Braun, Donna Hudson, Doreen Smith [sept2007] Purpose: To insure a functional set of bylaws that govern and regulate the organization of PNC/MLA. Conference Planning CommitteeChair: Kathy MurrayMembers: Chairs of current and immediate past Annual Meetings. Purpose: To provide consulting and resources for annual conference planning committees. Group PurchasingChair: Pam Spickelmier. Coordinator: Robin Braun [2009]Members: Cathy Burroughs, Nancy Henderson, Ann Rutherford, Kathy Martin, Ken Willer Purpose: Respnsible for overseeing the Chapter's group purchasing efforts. Charge (Word) Governmental Relations CommitteeChair: Bob Richart [nov2007]Members: none Purpose: To foster awareness of the governmental processes and activities as they relate to PNC/MLA and its membership. Membership CommitteeChair: Susan BarnesMembers: (Alaska); (B.C. and Alberta); Kathy Fatkin (ID); Gail Wilkerson (MT); Beverly Schriver (OR); Gail Kouame and Neal Van Der Voorn (WA). Purpose: To assist the Membership Secretary in recruiting members in their states. Charge (Word) Mentoring and RecruitmentChair: Dolores Judkins [2009]Members: Purpose: To develop liaisons with students and new librarians with experienced medical librarians; to provide information on medical library opportunities such as internships and practicum; and to encourage potential library school students to consider medical librarianship. MLA Nominating Committee CandidateCandidate: Dolores JudkinsPurpose: PNC/MLA candidate for MLA Nominating Committe. Committee prepares annually a slate of nominees for president-elect and for each director elected by the membership at large whose term expires. Nominating and Elections CommitteeChair: Gail KouameMembers: Purpose: To name slate of candidates for chapter offices and to conduct chapter elections. Professional Development CommitteeChair: Maryanne Blake [2009]Members: Beth Hill, Sally Bremner, Patricia Devine, Michelle Goodwin, Christopher Schaffer, Janet Tapper, Joan Wilson Purpose: To assess need for, plan, offer and evaluate continuing education programs for PNC/MLA members. Charge Publications CommitteeChair: Leilani St Anna [2009]Members: Leilani St Anna (website), Mike Robinson (blog), Sally Bremner (editing). Purpose: To facilitate communicate between members and with other organizations. Technology CommitteeChair: Hope LemanMembers: Alison Aldrich, Rose Campbell, Janet Crum, Tori Koch, Ann Madhavan, Jonathan Potter, Leilani St. Anna (Board liaison) Purpose: Responsible for investigating emerging technologies, informing members of potential uses, and integrating appropriate technologies into the PNC/MLA web site and communications. Charge |