President

President-Elect

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Public Relations Chair/Advertising Chair

Employment Chair

Government Relations Chair

Membership Chair

Professional Development Chair

Newsletter Editors

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this past year.

Those successes are many: we had wonderful programs, an excellent newsletter, advertising for revenue, and a very useful webpage. Our bank balance and savings are healthy, and we have hammered out current bylaws. Our Bea Allen memorial fund is ready to support continuing education of our members. Rio Grande chapter is an important player in the upcoming Southwest Regional Conference II in 2000.

I have enjoyed my last two years as president-elect and president, and am grateful for the support and enthusiasm chapter members exhibit. - MFC

Mary Frances Campana, President, called the meeting to order at 3:10 pm. The Committee Chairs present were introduced and everyone was thanked. Committee Chair reports follow:

==SWRC: Sandy Spurlock updated us on the progress of the programming planning.

==Bulletin: Heather O’Daniel reported on the matter of the Bulletin letterhead (few, if any, gave her any feedback on the March b/w issue. :- ) ). A motion was made to pay whatever is needed to digitize the Bulletin letterhead and order more. It was seconded, and the Ayes had it. Heather said things were going well, she’s happy with how it is working. Frances Knudson is doing the HTML translation and putting the Bulletin up on the web. The next deadline will be after the conference this year. Thinking ahead to when some may prefer only electronic.

==Bylaws: Mary Frances Campana has reworked the Bylaws, which were approved by the Executive Board, and approved by SLA Headquarters. The Bylaws now need to go out to the Chapter and will be published in the June Bulletin. They will be voted on at a September meeting.

==Mary FC will produce/update the Chapter procedures manual.

==Mary FC received 15 responses from the survey sent out in the March Bulletin and will present results in the June Bulletin.

==Treasurer: Vicky Agee said the treasury is in good shape. We have $5000 in the SLA pooled fund. Our Bulletin costs have been almost entirely covered by the advertising revenue (thanks to Linda Morgan Davis!). Vicky also thanked Mary FC for doing so much of the job, which became necessary because Vicky had been away a lot.

==Nominating Committee: Linda Morgan Davis (along with Sarah Morley and Judy Neff) selected a marvelous slate: Pam MacKeller for President-Elect/Program Chair and Frankie Ewing for Treasurer. There were no nominations from the floor, so the two new officers were elected by acclimation (with much cheering all around!)

==Membership Chair: Donna Cromer reported: As of today, May 13, 1999, there are 83 members.

Apr 1998 93 Oct 1998 85 Feb 1999 91 Apr 1999 81 May 13 99 83

--September 98: 13 deactivated members (letters sent to some), 5 rejoined, 5 from out of state (and did not rejoin). Of the remaining 3, only 1 was a long time member (>2yr).

--March 1999: 12 deactivated members (letters sent to all), 5 out of state. I believe some of these will rejoin.

--12 recruitment packets sent (SLA brochure, RGC brochure, latest Bulletin, and letter) and 13 welcome to new members packets sent (letter, Bulletin, RGC brochure).

How does all this all this compare to the Strategic Plan? Goal 2 Obj 1—did send letters, but did not call. Obj 4—done. The ESU program will be a good place to go hunting for members. :- )

==Professional Development Chair: Donna Berg worked on getting one teleconference

==Employment Chair: Anna Wade (reporting via Mary FC). It was a quiet year, with only 1 person contact. Anna will not be continuing in this position.

==Consultant Chair: Peg Fletcher reporting via Mary FC: with a great deal of difficulty, Peg F managed to place some of the SLA consulting brochures at the Chamber of Commerce and the Hispano Chamber of Commerce. Peg will not be continuing in this position, as she is moving.

==Strategic Planing: Heather Gallegos-Rex reported that, since the plan was completed and is in process, that this committee will be dormant for a few years.

==Government Relations: Gloria Zamora (not present and no report).

==Then Mary FC gleefully turned over the gavel to the new vict…er, President, Judith Bernstein, with many thanks given to all who had helped her during the year.

==Programs: Judith Bernstein: we had 7 programs this year. The most successful was "Moving Databases to the Web." Hosted and presented by Access Innovations, Inc. Attendance for all programs ranged from 7 or 8 up to 21.

==Judith B mentioned several conferences coming up soon:

==Challenges: Recruiting and keeping people on Committees and collaborating with other library organizations.

==Web page: thanks to Frances K!

==Beginning discussion of setting up a Listserv for the Chapter. Questions that need to be answered concern what the Listserv will be used for, and how automatic vs moderated it should be. We decided to postpone the discussion until the summer big board and planning meeting.

==Even without the aid of Ann Beyer, we managed to adjourn in good time. :- )

Submitted by Donna Cromer, June 3, 1999-06-03

Thanks to everyone who returned the member survey from the March Bulletin. We had 15 responses.

• Of the RGSLA programs from October 1997 to March 1999, the most attended by respondents were the holiday teas, the Valentine Day tea 1998, and the May 1998 annual meeting at the La Fonda Restaurant in Santa Fe.
• The program *starred the most as a favorite was the November 1998 'Negotiating the Tough Decisions' program at the Tanoan Country Club
• Reasons for not attending programs fell into three categories--in descending order of importance they are 'not enough time', 'topic not of interest', 'distance to program too far'
• A number of programs ideas were suggested: customization of products and services, collection management, vendor contracts, public relations (marketing, brochure preparation, etc.), budgeting, corporate culture, copyright in an electronic age, information brokering, reference services in an electronic age (with local participants), information sources for zoo vets (visit the Albuquerque zoo veterinarian).
• 13 of the 15 respondents have volunteered for Chapter offices and/or committees--it was suggested that project work with a specific time commitment might help some people volunteer, and also that officers and committee chairs prepare 'job descriptions' with commitments required for the Bulletin so everyone would know what to expect from volunteering.
• Respondents stated they would be happy to host a meeting, telephone, write letters or bring goodies to meetings as a way of helping the chapter outside of offices and committee chairs.
• Is the Chapter going in the right direction for members? Several people gave high marks (excellent, satisfied) but also provided guidance - have some activities in Las Cruces, start an RGSLA listserv, establish strong ties with library school students (e.g. Emporia State), start mentoring programs, share Best Known Methods among ourselves in areas such as marketing, web and collection development and staff management, continue as many programs as possible, and finally, 'if we follow the strategic plan [developed by the Chapter] we will be going in the right direction!'
• Lastly, where do respondents see themselves in 5 years? 'more or less where I am now but with the [then current] knowledge', 'new web skills', 'I admit I think more about where I want our collection to be in five years', 'hope to still be around!', 'retired' (one added 'and a wish to make significant and memorable contributions to the profession and practice in NM before I go'), 'do some information brokering', 'start a library in a small NM community'.

Early last year the Chapter created this award to commemorate the contribution of Bea Allen to the Rio Grande Chapter. Mrs. Allen was president of the chapter and an active member for many years. Initial funds were donated in her memory by members. Subsequent fundraising through programs has raised the amount to around $400, and we plan to continue soliciting donations in a variety of ways.

The purpose of the award is to encourage continuing education and professional development among the members of the Rio Grande chapter. These funds will be used to provide a small grant to assist a member in attending a library conference, class, program, or meeting to be held in New Mexico.

The Chapter has yet, however, to grant the award to anyone, so we encourage you to consider whether the fund might help you or someone you know. The primary eligibility requirement is that the recipient be a member of the Rio Grande Chapter.

If there is a particular class, program, conference or meeting that you would like to attend and need some financial assistance, write a letter to the Treasurer of the Chapter (this year Frankie Ewing) a least one month prior to the date of the activity. The application letter should provide specific details about the activity and describe how this will be beneficial to the applicant in his/her career development. The letter should include the specific amount required (not to exceed $50.00) and any other information, such as specific financial need, that may be useful to the Executive Board in making their decision.

In return for the award, the recipient agrees to write a short article on the activity for the newsletter within six months of attending, and may be asked to make a presentation about the activity at a chapter meeting.

If anyone would like to contribute to the Bea Allen fund, please don't feel you need to wait for an 'official' event. Contributions are tax deductible and checks may be made out to 'RGSLA' and noted as applying to the Bea Allen fund, and may be mailed to the Chapter Treasurer.

If you would like more information on the Bea Allen Memorial Professional Development Award, please contact the Chapter President or Treasurer.

School librarian. The John F. Kennedy Mid School of Gallup has an opening for a Librarian to deliver the District library services according to State and District education standards and other appropriate agencies, and to provide equal educational opportunities for all students. Requirements are equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an educational field; and possession of, or ability to obtain a teaching license from the New Mexico State Department of Education, with appropriate Librarian endorsement. Send a letter of interest, personal resume, GMCS Professional Application for Employment, copies of transcripts verifying all degrees held, and educational licenses to Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Personnel Department, 700 South Boardman, Box 1318, Gallup, NM 87305; (505) 722-7711 ext. 137, or toll-free 1-800-842-5587 ext. 137.

First item: With an Intel colleague, Mary Frances co-authored a paper presented at the most recent SLA Annual Conference. It is a very candid look at some of the changes occurring in the Intel Library environment.

Leslie, Gretchen K. and Mary Frances Campana. Training in the 21st
Century: Corporate Virtual Libraries and the Real-Life User. Proceedings,
Special Libraries Association 90th Annual Conference, Minneapolis MN, June
5-10, 1999. p. 8+. (also available on RGSLA website).

Second item: Due to organizational changes, Mary Frances has graciously accepted the position of Intel Library Manager. Her duties include management of all the U.S. or domestic locations and staff, while coordinating with the international locations. Congratulations!

Previously, Maryhelen was the Director of Central Michigan University's Off-Campus Library Services Program for 10 years. Also, during her employment at Central Michigan University, she was a consultant to the US Air Force in various base evaluation projects involving libraries, automation, and instructional technology.

In her 20 year career in librarianship, Maryhelen has been the Chief Information Specialist at the Fashion Institute of Design for Naval Analyses in Alexandria, Virginia; Learning Resources Center Librarian at Wilson Technical College in Wilson, NC; and Assistant Head of the Bibliographic Searching Section, Acquisitons Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Ms. Jones received a Masters in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; has a second masters degree in International Relations from East Carolina University. Her undergraduate degree is from Central Michigan University in Secondary Education.

We are honored and privileged to have her a part of our group. A warm welcome to Maryhelen!

BYLAWS

RIO GRANDE CHAPTER

SPECIAL LIBRARIES ASSOCIATION

Adopted Nov. 1956

Revised Feb. 1964

Amended Feb. 1970

Revised Jan. 1976

Revised and amended Apr. 1985

Revised May 1999

Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the Rio Grande Chapter, Special Libraries Association.

Section 2. The objectives of this Chapter shall be those of the Special Libraries Association (hereinafter referred to as the Association): to provide an association of individuals and organizations having a professional, scientific, or technical interest in library and information science, especially as these are applied in the recording, retrieval, and dissemination of knowledge and information in areas such as the physical, biological, technical, and social sciences and the humanities and to promote and improve communication, dissemination, and use of such information and knowledge for the benefit of libraries or other educational organizations.

Section 1. The membership of the Chapter shall be those members of the Association who reside or work within the state of New Mexico, or who elect to affiliate with the Chapter.

Section 2. Members, Associate Members, and Retired Members of the Association, who are members of the Chapter shall have the right to vote, to hold any elective or appointive position in the Chapter, and to receive the Chapter Bulletin free of charge.

Section 3. Student members of the Association, who are members of the Chapter, shall have the right to vote and to hold any appointive, but not elective, position in the Chapter, and to receive the Chapter Bulletin free of charge.

Section 4. The rights and benefits of Sustaining Members and Honorary Members shall be determined by the Association Board of Directors, but shall include receipt of the Chapter Bulletin free of charge.

Section 5. There shall be no dues other than those paid to the Special Libraries Association.

Section 1. There shall be an Executive Board that shall have the power and authority to manage the Chapter's property and to regulate and govern its affairs. The Board shall:

• determine policies and changes therein within the limits of the Bylaws of the Association and of the Chapter;
• shall take such actions as it considers necessary to carry out the objectives of the Chapter;
• shall perform such other functions as the membership may direct.

Section 2. The Board shall consist of five members elected by the membership: the President, the President-Elect, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the immediate Past President. All Board members shall be Members, Associate Members, or Retired Members of the Special Libraries Association.

Section 3. The Board shall hold at least one meeting annually and may hold additional meetings upon call of the President or upon written request of any two members of the Board. Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. Executive Board meetings shall be open to all members of the Chapter unless otherwise determined by affirmative vote of three members of the Board . Executive Board members may use electronic means to conduct business.

Section 4. A vacancy in the membership of the Executive Board, except in the office of President, shall be filled by majority vote of the remaining members of the Board, this Board-elected member to serve until the next annual election. Should the vacancy occur in the presidency, the President-Elect shall become President immediately and serve the remainder of that term and his/her own term and the Executive Board shall choose an acting President-Elect to serve until the next election.

Section 5. The term of office of the President, President-Elect, Past President and Secretary shall be one year. The term of office of the Treasurer shall be two years. All members of the Executive Board shall serve until their successors are elected and assume their duties. The term of office shall commence at the adjournment of the Chapter's Annual Business Meeting or if there is no Annual Business Meeting on June 1 following the election; except that a President-Elect who is elected to succeed an acting President-Elect shall assume office at the next meeting of the Executive Board following the election.

Section 6. The Secretary and Treasurer may be re-elected. People who have served as President may run again for President-elect two years after ending their term as President.

Article IV. Officers

Section 1. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Chapter and, subject to the Executive Board, shall:

• have general supervision and control over its affairs;
• preside at all business meetings of the Chapter and of the Executive Board;
• recommend to the Board such measures considered desirable to further the objectives and broaden the effectiveness of the Chapter;
• be a member ex-officio without vote of all committees except the Nominating Committee;
• with the Secretary sign all contracts and other legal documents;
• with the President-Elect represent the Chapter at meetings of the Association's Chapter Cabinet held during the Association year or, if either is unable to attend, the President shall designate a Member, Associate Member or Retired Member of the Chapter to serve as alternate representative;
• prepare such reports as may be required by the Chapter Cabinet officers; and
• be responsible for ensuring the preparation of, and reviewing of, such reports as may be required of other Chapter officers by the Chapter Cabinet officers.

Section 2. The President-Elect shall:

• serve as Program chairperson for the Chapter;
• perform such duties as the President may assign; and
• serve as one of the Chapter's representatives to the Association's Chapter Cabinet.

In the event of the absence or withdrawal of the President all duties and obligations shall be assumed by the President-Elect.

Section 3. The Secretary shall:

• keep a record of all meetings of the Chapter and of the Executive Board;
• with the President, sign all contracts and other documents; and
• perform such other duties as the President may assign.

Section 4. The Treasurer shall:

• have custody of the Chapter funds;
• sign all checks drawn upon the Chapter funds unless otherwise determined by the Executive Board; and
• furnish such financial statements as my be required by the Executive Board, the President, and the Association

Section 5. The immediate Past President shall be a member of the Executive Board to provide continuity, and may be assigned other responsibilities at the discretion of the President. The Past President serves as the chair of the Nominating Committee.

Section 6. Upon termination of office, the terminating officer shall deposit with his/her successor all records, correspondence, and properties of the Chapter or shall make other such disposition of them as the Executive Board shall direct.

Article V. Meetings

Section 1. At least one Chapter business meeting, but preferrably more, shall be held each year from June through May, at times and places determined by the Executive Board. It shall be the policy of the Chapter to diversify meeting places in the furtherance of the objectives and the effectiveness of the Chapter, with due regard to seasonal climate and local attractions. The Chapter annual business meeting shall be held in April or May.

Section 2. Special meetings may be held upon call of the Executive Board or on petition of ten members of the Chapter. Notice of a special meeting shall specify the business to be transacted, and no business other than that stated in the notice shall be considered.

Section 3. Chapter meetings shall be open to all members of the Special Libraries Association and to the interested public, unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the members.

Section 4. Notice of meetings shall be sent to each member at least ten days before the meeting. Notice will be sent in any combination of printed flyer, notice printed in the Chapter official bulletin, sent through electronic mail or posted on the chapter website.

Section 5. A quorum shall be constituted at a duly announced meeting if the number of non-Board members attending is greater than the number of Executive Board members attending

Section 6. When not in conflict with these Bylaws, Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition, shall govern all deliberations.

Section 1. Standing and special committees shall be established by the Executive Board for the purpose of delegating such powers and functions as the Board finds desirable for the conduct of its business and for carrying out the objectives of the Chapter. Those committees shall be responsible to the Board.

Section 2. The President, with the advice of the Executive Board shall appoint the members and designate the chairperson of all committees except the Nominating Committee. The terms of the committee members shall be specified in the Chapter Procedures Manual, but no member may serve continuously on any one committee for more than ten years.

Section 3. Committee chairpersons may participate in the meetings of the Executive Board but shall not have the right to vote.

Section 4. Responsibilities and procedures of the standing committees shall be defined in the Chapter Procedures Manual.

Section 5. Written reports of committee activities shall be submitted with appropriate recommendations at announced meetings of the Executive Board. Each committee chairperson shall submit a written annual report at the Chapter annual business meeting. The acceptance of a final report by the Executive Board from any special committee shall constitute formal discharge of that committee. If the committee chair is unable to attend the meeting where the final report is to take place, a written report shall be submitted to the President prior to the meeting.

Section 6. Funds for committee expenses shall be authorized by the Executive Board.

Section 7. Standing and special committees may establish subcommittees to assist in their work. Subcommittees may include nonmembers of the Special Libraries Association.

Section 1. Groups within the Chapter may be established by the Chapter, but must parallel the Division struction of the Association. Groups shall receive needed operating funds from the Chapter and shall submit to the Chapter an annual report including a financial statement. Should dissolution of a Group occur, its assets shall revert to the Chapter. Formation or dissolution of a group shall be reported to the Chapter Cabinet officers. Specific details of group establishment are found in the Chapter Procedures Manual.

Section 2. Student Groups in the Chapter are established as bodies independent of the Chapter, under the supervision of the Student Relations officer of the Association.

Section 1. The fiscal year of the Chapter shall be that set by the Association.

Section 2. Funds for Chapter expenses shall be derived from the Association as an allotted share of the annual dues paid by Chapter members. Eligibility for this allotment is based on submission to the Association of the Chapter's financial statement for the previous year and on its acceptance by the Association. Requests for additional funds or loans may be submitted to the Association for presentation to the Association Board of Directors for its consideration. All funds received by the Chapter shall be used for purposes incident to the fulfillment of the Chapter's objectives. Should dissolution of the Chapter become necessary, its assets shall revert to the Association.

Section 3. Any agreement, contract, or obligation entered into by the Chapter shall have advance approval of the Executive Board. If cost or liability exceeds the Chapter's available or budgeted funds prior notification shall be made to the Chapter members. All affiliate and contractual relationships shall be directed toward the best interest of the Chapter and the Association shall protect its property and identity.

Section 4. Purchase of property by the Chapter shall have the written approval of the Executive Board. If the cost is over $500 the purchase must be approved in advance by a majority vote at a Chapter meeting. If cost exceeds the Chapter's available or budgeted funds, prior notification shall be made to the Chapter members.

Section 5. The Executive Board will allocate funds to help the President and President-Elect attend the Association's winter and annual meetings. The exact amount will be determined by the Executive Board.

Article IX. Nominations and Elections

Section 1. A Nominating Committee shall consist of three members. The immediate Past President is the chairperson of the committee. The other two members are appointed by the President. The Nominating Committee shall consist of members in good standing.

Section 2. The name of only one candidate for each office, together with a written acceptance of nomination, shall be presented to the members by the Nominating Committee prior to the Chapter annual business meeting. Nominations from the floor, if accompanied by the written acceptance of the nominee, shall be included in the ballot.

Section 3. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a report announcing candidates and the election date and shall publicize this report to all members in good standing at least two weeks in advance of the Chapter annual business meeting.

• If there is only one candidate for each office after the opportunity for nominations from the floor provided by Bylaw IX-2 has passed, a motion will be called for acceptance of the slate by acclamation. If moved, seconded, and passed the slate as presented shall be declared elected.
• If the slate includes more than one candidate for any office, election shall be by ballot prepared at the meeting. In the event of a tie, election shall be by majority vote of the members present and voting at the annual business meeting.

Section 1. The Chapter shall publish an official organ, which may be referred to as the Bulletin, and such other publications as the Executive Board may authorize.

Section 2. Control of all publications of the Chapter for its members shall be vested in the Executive Board, with power over advertising rates and subscription rates.

Section 3. The Chapter shall not be responsible for statements or opinions advanced in its publications or at meetings of the Chapter, or for statements by any of its members except those authorized by the Chapter Executive Board or those reflecting duly established policies of the Chapter or Association.

Section 1. The Executive Board shall cause to be prepared and maintained a Procedures Manual for the administration of the Chapter, which shall define and prescribe the functions and duties of each office and each committee, and shall include such procedures as may be deemed necessary.

Section 1. Chapter representatives to joint committees and meetings or other societies having objectives allied to those of the Chapter and the Association shall be appointed by the President. Such representatives shall submit at least one written report to the Executive Board during the year.

Section 2. Upon approval by a majority of the Chapter members voting, the Chapter may affiliate or disaffiliate with a local common interest organization provided that:

1. The objectives of such organization are consistent with those of the Chapter and the Association, and;

2) The activities of such organization are not in conflict with Article I: Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Association Bylaws.

Any other affiliation, including that with a national or international organization, shall be approved by the Association Board of Directors. Notices of affiliations and disaffiliations shall be reported to the Association.

Section 1. These Bylaws, or any section thereof, may be amended or repealed by a two-thirds vote of those members present and voting at any Chapter meeting provided that written notice of the action, with the text of any proposed amendment(s), shall be sent to each member at least ten days before the voting date. If a member will not be present at the meeting at which an amendment to, or repeal of, the Bylaws or any section thereof is to be voted upon, that member may cast a vote by written notice which must be received by the Secretary not less than twenty-four hours before the meeting. Such member casting a written vote shall be considered present and voting.

Section 2. Amendments may be proposed by the Executive Board, the Bylaws Committee, or any member in good standing. Proposals originating in the Executive Board or the Bylaws Committee shall be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Board and by the Association Bylaws Committee before submission to the members. Proposals originating by petition shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Board and to the Association Bylaws Committee and shall be presented to the members with the recommendation of the Executive Board.

These Bylaws were:

Approved by the Bylaws Committee, Special Libraries Association

______________________________________________________

(Chairperson) (Date)

Approved by Chapter membership

______________________________________________________

(President) (Date)

We have a couple of new members this time-so welcome Jeanne Sarkis of the NM Supreme Court Library and Grace Brill, who will be moving here towards the end of July.

My standard plea, that we are always more than happy to receive a little news or biographical information from the new members, actually bore fruit last time (thanks Maryhelen!). The number of members in the Rio Grande Chapter hovers somewhere in the mid 80's.

This issue has the 1999 Membership Directory. I regret that, due to some disarray in the workings of the SLA member database, it is possible that some folks are missing (or some are here that shouldn't be). Oh well. In addition, for some of the newer members, only minimal information (mailing address) is included.

One thing that I was able to pry out of Headquarters was a VIP report. This provides information on the significant activity at the Chapter, Division, or Association-wide levels. This is a very interesting report.

Just some of the activities our Chapter members have been involved in

(excluding fun with the Rio Grande Chapter) are:

Chapter Presidents (Susan Heckethorn-Heart of America; Joan Nashelsky-Mid-Missouri; Muriel Regan-New York; Ann (Strickland) Rowland-Arizona; and Marlene Tebo-Sierra Nevada);

Division Chairs (Donna Berg, Betty Burnett, and Arthur Freed-Nuclear Science; Janice Bond-Telecommunications; Marjorie Hlava-Information Technology; Carol Hutchins-Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics; Marlene Tebo-Environment and Resource Management; and Muriel Regan-Social Science).

Two, Lois Godfrey and Sandra Spurlock have been Chair of the Chapter Cabinet.

And finally, we are honored to have two members in the SLA Hall of Fame-Lois Godfrey and Muriel Regan.

This is not all we have been involved in by any means. And if I got something wrong, please forgive me, and let me know so I can correct it!

Rio Grande Chapter Special Libraries Association Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Editors note: As always, my appreciation goes to all who supported this issue with contributions. Next issue will be published in Sept. 1999. Thank you, Heather