Conference Details:
When: Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., followed by a Q&A with the Endnote Speaker until 6:30 p.m. (Breakfast and Registration start at 8:15 a.m.)
Where: University of Vermont's Davis Center, Burlington, VT
Why: Brush up on your knowledge, reinvigorate your board, network with VT trustees and friends, and walk away inspired and informed!
Conference PowerPoints:
- Lara Keenan's Presentation (PDF)
- Christine Graham's Presentation (PDF)
- Erica Freudenberger & Mary Lou Willits' Presentation (PDF) & Additional resources here: ALA - Libraries Transforming Communities
- Andy Robinson's Presentation (PDF)
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) example from the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library
Speakers:
- Christine Graham, from CPG Enterprises, will speak about fundraising and donor development
- Erica Freudenberger, from the Southern Adirondack Library System, will speak about strategic planning and community engagement
- Andy Robinson, an expert on board development, will speak about recruiting and retaining board members
- Anne Galloway, from VT Digger and the VT Journalism Trust, will be our endnote speaker
Costs:
- $45 - VLA members
- $50 - non-VLA members
- Libraries with 3 or more registrants will receive a 10% discount
Attendees are also encouraged to register for the VT Library Association Conference on May 22nd (the day after the Trustees and Friends Conference).
Full Conference Agenda (PDF)