ALA Chapter Relations Committee (CRC)

Charge

To develop and recognize chapters as integral components of ALA. To encourage discussion, activities and programs that support the mutual interests of ALA and the chapters. To advise when requested on proposals and actions of other ALA units that may affect chapters. To provide a forum wherein chapters can share ideas and concerns of common interest and identify common needs and goals. To communicate these chapter needs and goals to ALA and ALA goals, programs and priorities to the chapters. To encourage and maintain a cooperative and supportive relationship among ALA, its units, and the chapters. To formulate and review periodically requirements for chapter status. To serve as an advisory committee to the Chapter Relations Office.

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Roster

Brianna Hoffman

(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)

Brianna Hoffman

(Chair, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024)

Mr. Christopher Wade Achee

(Member, July 1, 2022, to July 31, 2024)

Mrs. Andrea Berstler

(Member, July 1, 2022, to July 31, 2024)

Sean C. Bird

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Otter Bowman

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Joy Bridwell

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Crystal R. Gates

(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)

Mr. Nirmal Lawrence Gomes

(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)

Sam Cordell Helmick

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Brianna Hoffman

(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)

Mr. Blake Hopper

(Member, July 1, 2022, to July 31, 2024)

Trish Ann Hull

(Member, July 1, 2022, to July 31, 2024)

Ms. Elizabeth N. Johnson

(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)

Rebecca L. Moorman

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Eileen M. Palmer

(Member, July 1, 2022, to July 31, 2024)

Leah Richardson

(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)

Estella Terrazas

(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)

Megan Frost

(Committee Associate, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)

Travis Goode

(Committee Associate, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Celina A. Tirona

(Committee Associate, July 1, 2022, to July 31, 2024)

Sam Cordell Helmick

(Board Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)

Michael Dowling

(Staff Liaison, June 30, 2020, to July 31, 2099)

Jon Martin

(Staff Liaison, May 25, 2022, to December 31, 2099)

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Resources

The ALA and Chapters Partnership (explains the ALA and Chapters partnership/relationship)
ALA and Chapters and ALA Conferences and Meetings (explains the special business relationship between the ALA Chapters and ALA)
ALA Connect is a centralized space where official ALA groups can work together online.
Chapter Issues are where Chapters share with each other how they address issues.
Chapter Councilors represent state chapters on the ALA Council. There is no current regional chapter representation.
Chapter Leaders Forum, presented by the ALA Chapter Relations Committee at each ALA Midwinter and Annual, provides a great opportunity for Chapter Leaders (especially incoming leaders) to meet together and prepares them to lead their associations.
ALA’s Conference Planning Calendar includes chapter conferences. To have your ALA Chapter, ALA Affiliates, and Division Conferences, Institutes, or Workshops included in this calendar, please contact Don Wood, Chapter Relations Office, with the dates and location.
Committee Information Update Report AKA the reports of CRC activities from each Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference. Reports are submitted by Chapter Relations Office.
Helping United States Libraries After Disasters provides informaiton on how to help states after disasters.
Joint Membership Program provides how to offer joint student memberships with the American Library Association and partnering Chapters.
The Select ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference Schedule for Chapters lists CRO and CRC meetings, events, and programs during these annual conferences.
State of the Chapter Annual Report are snapshot reports (All State of the Chapter Reports) that help Chapters and ALA assess the health and vitality of state and regional library associations (see also The ALA and Chapters Partnership).
ALA Strategic Directions

ALA Mission; Core Organizational Values; Key Action Areas; and Strategic Directions: Advocacy, Information Policy, Professional and Leadership Development, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
See also

CRO Answers

Information and resources related to the Chapter Relations Office.

Chapter Answers

Information and resources for and about Chapters.

Chapter Councilor Answers

Information and resources for and about ALA Chapter Councilors.

Student Chapter Answers

Information and resources for and about ALA Student Chapters.

Webinars

Free webinars on advocacy, Chapter leaders orientation, Money Smart Week, and more.

Agendas, 2010-

2018

2018 ALA Annual Conference (Word)

2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2017

2017 ALA Annual Conference (Word)

2017 ALA Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2016

2016 ALA Annual Conference (Word)

2016 ALA Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2015

2015 ALA Annual Conference (Word)

2015 ALA Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2014

2014 ALA Annual Conference (Word)

2014 ALA Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2013

2013 Annual Conference (Word)

2013 Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2012

2012 Annual Conference (Word)

2012 Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2011

2011 Annual Conference (Word)

2011 Midwinter Meeting (Word)

2010

2010 Annual Conference (Word)

2010 Midwinter Meeting (Word)

Composition

Eleven (11) Members, which includes the Chair. To be eligible to be a member of the Chapter Relations Committee, an individual must be an ALA member who is also a member of an ALA Chapter or Divisional Affiliate. In addition, eight (8) of the eleven (11) members should have state library association (Chapter) leadership or committee experience.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

Eleven (11) Members, which includes the Chair. To be eligible to be a member of the Chapter Relations Committee, an individual must be an ALA member who is also a member of an ALA Chapter or Divisional Affiliate. In addition, eight (8) of the eleven (11) members should have state library association (Chapter) leadership or committee experience.

Chapter Leaders Forum

The Chapter Leaders Forum, presented by the ALA Chapter Relations Committee at each ALA Midwinter and Annual, provides a great opportunity for Chapter Leaders (especially incoming leaders) to meet together and prepares them to lead their association. The forum presents topics of interest to chapter leaders, including association management, advocacy, conference planning, social media, and membership development and retention.