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What has been a driving force in
maintaining a congregational library
association during economic adversity
and the technological effects on books
and library functioning? It really all
boils down to one delicious ingredient
- PEOPLE. CSLA members are so
devoted and find the association so
worthwhile that they are supportive
in countless possible ways. Together,
we have been able to cut costs and yet
maintain exciting and viable services
for our members.
We have worked very hard to foster
a team approach these past two
years. I am reminded of a quotation
attributed to Vince Lombardi.
Individual commitment to
the group effort - that is
what makes a team work,
a company work, a society
work, a civilization work.
There is no question that when you
work as a team, you can achieve the
potential for greatness. Each of us
has something to offer and both the
CSLA Board and our members have
creativity and talents that have shone
brightly. Several years ago there was a
religious librarian in the Indianapolis
area who frequently told me that
he loved to be with congregationallibrarians because they didn't argue
about theology-they shared ideas
and thoughts about their respective
libraries. They were friends, not
adversaries.
I learned a long time ago that as
church and synagogue librarians we
all have the same problems regardless
of our denominations.
So as we conclude one
administration and look forward
to the coming year, here is another
thought to guide us-this one
attributed to John Dewey:
Arriving at one goal is the
starting point for another.
It has been my habit to speak
with officers and committee chairs
before an administration year
starts to review job descriptions
and help each set goals. This year
I asked Board members to write
down their individual goals for each
six-month period. Then each of us
could know where we had been and
where we were going. None of us can
accomplish all we want, but setting
goals gave us something to reach for.
Consider the goals for your libraries,
too. It is refreshing to take the time
to think about what can be achieved
within certain time frames. Without
goals, you may just flounder and yourVAZ
congregation's library will be "same-
old, same-old;" but with goals you
have a course to follow and a path to
journey on. Sometimes opportunities
arise that are unexpected, and you can
enhance your goals. For example, I
did not expect to write about reading
incentive programs for the last issue
of Congregational Libraries Today,
but in doing so I became aware of
how others handled such programs
and gained valuable insights in the
process. Simply put, one goal leads to
another.
CSLA is 46 years "young." With
our vision, let's set innovative goals
to keep the flame going by attracting
more members and continuing
to serve our congregations. Our
libraries are often hidden treasures
in congregations and congregational
librarians are often special resources
for their members. We have so much
to offer, and I thank you for being
part of the team.
Our best wishes and prayers are
offered to Cheryl Cutchin, incoming
president of CSLA. Cheryl is an
outstanding congregational librarian
with exceptional skills. CSLA will be
in great hands with Cheryl and her
team as leaders in 2013-2014.To all of our leaders:
Now is a wonderful opportunity to thank the outstanding members of CSLA, starting with our 2012-2013 CSLA Board who worked so
diligently on your behalf. Volunteers are Cheryl Cutchin, First Vice President/President Elect; David Reid, Second Vice President and
Fundraising Chair; Dick Burghduff and Alice Campbell, Treasurers; Marjorie Smink, Immediate Past President, Nominations and Elections
Chair and Co-Chair for the 46th Annual Conference; Naomi Kauffman, Co-Chair for the 46th Annual Conference; Marcia Trauernicht,
Chapters Coordinator; Glenda Strombom, Awards Chair; Beverley Manning, Continuing Education Chair; Pat Shufeldt, Finance Chair;
and Jay Jarvis, Publications Chair. Our stellar staff is headed by Judy Janzen, Administrator; Monica Tenney, Media Review Editor; Jeri
Zulli, outgoing Publications Editor; and Tom Fountain, Financial Assistant. In addition, many thanks to non-Board members who have
held special positions: Phyllis Wendorf, Rodda Committee Chair; Alrene Hall, CSLA Correspondence Course Coordinator; and Dottie
Lewis, Archives Coordinator. Some of our leadership have been active for several years but there have been several new people recently
and that has been very important in helping us gain different perspectives. Of course, none of us would have anything to do if it weren't
for you, our loyal members. We appreciate all who have served as committee members and offered help in other areas as well.-Evelyncongregational libraries today
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