WLTA BOARD MEETING

The WLTA board met on Friday, November 17th at the WLA headquarters in Madison. The following is a list of some of the actions taken in that meeting:

• Selected new officers for 2007
• Developed list of programs to sponsor at 2007 WAPL & WLA Conferences
• Proposed dynamic participation program in 2007 Legislative Day
• Promoted "READ-ON WISCONSIN" program
• Proposed some alternate sites for 2007 board meetings
• Honored Lowell Wilson for his long term service to Wisconsin libraries
• Discussed changes in Wisconsin sales tax regulations for non-profits
• Discussed the September Northwoods Friends of Libraries Conference
• Reviewed actions taken at the recent WLA board meeting

As reported previously, the Wisconsin Library Trustees and Advocates division of the Wisconsin Library Association is now the organization that Friends of Library members in this state can look to for guidance and help in the operation of their group. Check out the WLTA website for additional information regarding the organization. http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/wlta/