#presidentialmessage

I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer. This summer the DCLA Board has been at work planning an eventful year starting in September. In July, the Board met at the ALA Washington office for a retreat and strategic planning session that was both productive and energizing. The Board has planned a number of activities that will support the professional development of its membership. Some of the programs planned this fall include the Fall Membership Reception, Demystifying ALA, DCLA Leadership Workshop, Interviewing and Resume Writing, and Intellectual Freedom 101.

In addition to these exciting programs, the Board’s capstone effort will be dedicated to reinvigorating the Chapter’s mentoring efforts. In May, the Board called for all members who wanted to be a mentor and heard from many of you who are willing to share their time and experiences. In September, we plan to have our first Mentor-Mentee workshop. I am calling for all DCLA members who want a mentor to contact me by email at the address listed below.

The success of our association begins with your active participation. I look forward to seeing you all next month at of Fall Membership Social.

Sincerely,