This year at the 91^st Annual Conference of the Special Libraries Association, attendees should make note of following very important events: 

SLA is also pleased to announce that at each of these three events, Association-wide awards will be presented to outstanding individuals, who, through hard work and dedication, have made remarkable contributions to the Association as well as the profession. Please mark your conference calendar and make plans to attend the following events and honor the award winners:
 
Diversity Leadership Development Program Reception - Saturday, June 10, 4:00 PM - Site To Be Announced

The Diversity Leadership Development Program participants for 2000-2001 will be honored at this reception by the Diversity Leadership and Development Committee, the SLA Board of Directors, SLA Staff, and other conference participants. The award winners are:

 

Jannie Cobb, AFL-CIO

Lilleth Newby, New York City Dept. of Health

Alvetta Pindell, National Agricultural Library

General Session - Monday, June 12, 8:45 am - Pennsylvania Convention Center

Here is your chance to tune in to a very special interview! Conference attendees will be in for a treat this year. A unique keynote address will feature Terry Gross of NPR interviewing David Talbot, Founder, Editor, CEO, SALON magazine. Terry Gross is the host of Fresh Air, a daily afternoon NPR program that features interviews of some of the most prominent figures of our time. Attendees will also have the opportunity to honor the following award winners: 

Make your plans to attend the SLA Annual Business Meeting. This is your opportunity to experience your Association in action. Susan DiMattia, SLA's current president, will preside over the session. You'll hear the State of the Association address from David R. Bender, Ph.D., executive director of SLA, and watch a great new video presentation. Newly elected members of the Board of Directors will be installed and Donna Scheeder will deliver her inaugural address. Observe your Association in action and plan to attend the SLA Annual Business Meeting and also congratulate the following award winners: 

Philadelphia is a place where past, present, and future converge. The city is rooted in the past but aiming for the future, as is the information profession. In this new millennium, it is only fitting that we come together to celebrate time in a venue steeped in timeless elegance. The Crystal Tea Room is a beautiful downtown landmark and historical host to many dazzling events of yesterday. The Crystal Tea Room is located in the famous John Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Sq., a block from the Philadelphia Marriott. Attend the Gala and be part of the events for this year. Attendees will enjoy the elegance of the hall, camaraderie of friends, a full course banquet, and dancing to a well known local band. This will be an evening that all will want to attend! Join us as we honor contributors to the Association and celebrate the future of the Association. SLA is pleased to announce that the following award winners will be honored: 

Conference participants should also note that on Tuesday, June 13^th at the SLA Scholarship Winners' Breakfast, the following SLA 2000 Scholarship Award recipients will be honored: