Thank You
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This is my last column as SLA president. It has been my honor and pleasure to serve in this role as leader for such a remarkable group of information professionals.
Last summer I began my presidency by visiting Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, to walk on the porch at the Mt. Washington Hotel that served as the site of the Veranda Conference where SLA was born in 1909. Perhaps the grand vista from that hotel inspired our founders to create their bold vision. It made me reflect on how far we have come. After 93 years of providing excellent service to a unique set of information professionals, the vision of our founder, John Cotton Dana, remains intact.
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At the beginning of the year I wrote about change and our need to be flexible. I had no idea how flexible we all would need to be this year. September 11th and the economic downturn changed everything.
In spite of the unexpected events we have had this past year, I feel very good about the forward movement of the association and our members' resiliency and creativity. The changes coming to fruition now represent the work of past and present boards of directors. The task forces that form the basis for the bylaws initiative were appointed by Susan DiMattia during her presidency and did much of their work during Donna Scheeder's presidency. The Branding Task Force continues its efforts.
A revised bylaws document was brought to the board in January. As a result of member feedback and electronic discussions, an improved document will be acted upon at the annual conference in Los Angeles. Come to the Annual Business Meeting to vote on whether the bylaws changes are to be sent out to the general membership for ratification by mail ballot. These changes are stepping stones toward our becoming the association you have been asking for.
I appreciate the support and advice of the members of the board of directors and association staff, the past and current association leaders, the many members who have spoken up and the chapters who invited me to visit.
Thank you all for your help in this challenging year.
Hope N. Tillman, SLA President
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