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and TransgenderedHealth Science Librarians
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Transgendered
27 May 1998
There were 29 people in attendance.
* Meeting came to order at 7:30 a.m.
* Those in attendance introduced themselves.
* Co-chairs Jean Sullivant and Robb Mackes acknowledged the officers and volunteers who made significant contributions to the SIG throughout the last year:
| Bill Fleming | Newsletter Editor |
| Karen Zundel | Program Chair |
| Jerry Perry/Kate Benning | Co-Convenors |
| Anne Seymour | Social Arrangements |
| Richard Klein | Local Accommodations |
| Tom Flemming | Membership |
| Ann Farrell | Listserv |
| Bryan Vogh, Chris Shaffer | WWW home page |
| Emily Hull, Bill Karnoscak,Robb Mackes, Jolene Miller | Mission Statement Committee |
* Karen Zundel reported that approximately 38 people attended the SIG program. She also reported that the program's speaker, Seth Kilbourn, was given a $200 honorarium.
* There was no Treasurer's report. However, Karen Zundel reported that we started with $376. $100 was received by the Relevant Issues Section and another $100 was received by the History of the Health Sciences Section, giving us $576. Seth Kilbourn was given a $200 honorarium, leaving us with our original $376. There will be some reimbursement for travel expenses, but the amount was not known at this time.
* Bill Fleming reported that there were 2 newsletters produced in the last year. He also wished good luck to the person who would be replacing him as Newsletter Editor immediately following the meeting.
* There was no report for Social Activities, but the overall feeling was that, despite the somewhat slow service (which was voiced by one person), the restaurant was quite good, and all had a good time.
* Bryan Vogh reported on the status of the web site on behalf of himself and Chris Shaffer. "It's great. Go there a lot." He talked about ways he and Chris were improving the site and working on publicity tactics. He thanked Tom Flemming for helping to keep the membership list up-to-date. Tom went over the policies of the "open" and "closed" lists for those who were somewhat new to the group. He also encouraged people who were new to contact him to have them put on a list, and encouraged those already on lists to make sure their information is correct.
* The question came up for discussion whether or not membership in the SIG was dependent on membership in MLA. It was decided that anyone could be on the listserv, but the question as to whether or not the "official" line was to be a MLA member was not known. Karen Zundel commented that MLA is currently putting together a manual for SIG chairs that may answer this question. Jerry Perry reported that he was asked to be on a "SIG Committee" on Section Council.
* Richard Klein presented his recommendations for lodging at next year's conference in Chicago. The Motel 6 in the River North area of the city (about 6 blocks from the convention site) is a renovated 'boutique' style hotel, like the Pacific Plaza in Seattle, only it has JUST been renovated and by all accounts is a pretty nifty place despite the "Motel 6" moniker (which would suggest something less than elegant). Brochures were passed out. The City Suites Hotel was also discussed, but they could not guarantee the number of rooms we needed. Those in attendance agreed that the Motel 6 accommodations would be fine. Richard is still working out the "breakfast" part of the deal (there may or may not be one). The rate is $91/night at present. He is still unsure of the 1999 rates.
* There were three vacancies on the SIG's "board". Bill Fleming and Bill Karnoscak expressed an interest in sharing the responsibilities for the Social Arrangements, and Sally Harvey (in absentia) expressed an interest in taking over the newsletter. Both were unopposed and unanimously accepted. Bryan Vogh was persuaded that his energy and good ideas could best be utilized as Program Chair for the 2000 meeting. He eventually agreed, as long as he had a committee to help him. As of this meeting the "board" is as follows:
| * Jean Sullivant | Co-Chair (Female) |
| * Robb Mackes | Co-Chair (Male) |
| * Sally Harvey | Newsletter Editor |
| * Jerry Perry | Program 1999 (Chicago) |
| * Bryan Vogh | Program 2000 (Vancouver) |
| * Bill Fleming/Bill Karnoscak | Social Arrangements 1999 (Chicago) |
* Jerry Perry discussed his plans for the 1999 program. The Relevant Issues Section voted to support the SIG's programming initiative. The program will be a facilitated and participatory program dealing with diversity awareness. It will focus on all areas of diversity, not just being limited to LGBT issues.
* The Mission Statement Committee presented its ideas for a mission statement for the SIG. A good deal of discussion took place regarding the wording. A revised draft of the document was sent back to the Committee for final thoughts/revisions. The finished product will be submitted to the membership again before it is placed on the SIG's web site.
* Tom Flemming is on the National Programming Committee for the 2000 meeting.
* Jerry Perry requested that the co-chairs draft a letter to MLA headquarters asking for a more proactive stance on recent legislation being brought forth in Congress concerning web-filtering software.
By Bill Fleming (bfleming@lib.rush.edu)
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