Many of you probably heard about SLA's plans to celebrate the association's centennial in 2009. The initial plan was for a gala event on Sunday evening during next year's annual conference. When that plan was presented to division and chapter officers at this year's annual conference, there were many objections, primarily due to the cost and the limited number (2,000) of tickets for the gala. The Centennial Commission listened to those objections and has cancelled the gala. Further details are in the email below.
- Kathy Quinn, SLA-SD President
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Dear Leaders,
You spoke and the SLA Centennial Commission has listened: The Centennial Gala originally planned as part of SLA 2009 will not take place. After careful consideration, we determined that looking into other types of events to honor the association would be more appropriate for the membership.
We look forward to incorporating centennial celebrations throughout the SLA 2009 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO, as well as throughout the year. With this more inclusive approach, all SLA members will have numerous opportunities to toast the first century of our achievements together as information professionals and applaud the exciting changes taking place at SLA and in our profession.
One of the events the Commission is considering is an Opening Centennial Reception (not requiring unit sponsorship) on Sunday evening following the Opening General Session. Please note that this change leaves Sunday night open for unit planners to plan activities and members may come and go at the reception as they wish. One schedule under consideration for Sunday is as follows:
1:00 pm INFO-EXPO Opening with cake and champagne/sparkling cider
3:00-5:00 pm INFO-EXPO Networking Reception with food
5:15-7:15 pm Opening Session
7:30-9:00 pm Opening Centennial Reception with light food, drinks and entertainment
Thank you for your continued support of SLA’s Centennial Celebration. There will be opportunities for sponsorship of centennial activities at the conference and throughout the year, and more information will be forthcoming. We will continue to keep you updated on our plans to make the entire year a very special one that both celebrates the past and envisions a bright future for the association and the profession.
As always, we continue to solicit your suggestions, which you can send to [email protected].
All the best,
The Centennial Commission and 2009 Conference Planning Committee
Dav Robertson, Chair
Lynne McCay
Bill Fisher
David Cappoli
Patricia Cia
Kristin Foldvik
Stacey Greenwell
John Larrier
Tamika McCollough
DeVonne Parks
Deborah Rash
Tom Rink
Karen Kreizman Reczek
Cara Schatz
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