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Hello Officers,
The 2023 conference registration and membership rates have been posted. Registration and renewals will open in November. All members will be notified on txla.org, by email and in TLA Engage when membership renewal and conference registration for 2023 opens.
Elections are around the corner for TLA officers. Review your unit’s officer roster for 2023-2024 and determine any vacancies for the next year. All units will need a Counselor and Chair-elect for the 2023-2024 year.
How do I get officer candidates?
- Post in TLA Engage seeking officer candidates
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Direct them to the Volunteer form
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Send a request to Christy Reynolds for a list of your unit’s volunteers
TLA Elections vs. independent unit elections
TLA Elections are hosted by a third-party company that ensures complete transparency and authenticity for voters and ballots. TLA uses this platform to host its Executive Board elections and all units have the option to use the same platform if they have contested offices (more than one candidate for an open office). If your unit intends to use the TLA election platform there are a few key deadlines to meet below:
Units are also able to host their own independent elections using other sites such as Google Forms, etc. All units must have a full officer slate by the end of March 2023.
Join us for TLA Officer Hours
Officer Hours will be hosted October 12 at 3:30PM CST.
Join using this Zoom link.
Upcoming Events
District Meetings
Registration for all district meetings is now open. Register for your district meeting and please encourage your unit members to attend as well!
October TLA Talks
When: Tuesday, October 18 | 3:30 – 4:30pm
Topic: No Fear: Connect with Elected Officials with Confidence
The 88th Texas Legislative Session opens on January 10, 2023, and it promises to be a very busy session for Texas libraries. It is so important that librarians connect with members of the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives to build awareness of the amazing work that libraries of all types are doing across the state. You’ll get tips and insights into how to confidently make those important connections with your elected officials. Register.
TLA Council II Meeting
When: Oct 27, 2022 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Voting and non-voting members of the 2022-2023 Council are expected to attend, and members of the association are encouraged to view the meeting.
Register
Texas Bluebonnet Award Registration
Don't forget to register your school or public library for Texas Bluebonnet Award voting! Register online here. If you are unable to make your payment online, you can register by mailing in a paper check and this form.
Please refer to the Officer Checklist for all upcoming deadlines. Here is the 2022 Member Count by Unit.
As always, if there are any questions please feel free to email me at christyr@txla.org or call, 512-328-1518 ext. 153.
Thanks,
Christy
Christy Reynolds
Membership Coordinator
Texas Library Association
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