NMRT (New Members Round Table)

Committee Charge

This committee is charged with assisting the current Vice-President with his or her projects and needs during his or her term. This includes assisting with the planning of the Presidential Program for the subsequent year.

History of the Committee

This is an ad-hoc committee appointed by the Vice-President/President Elect.

Major Responsibilities

• Begin planning the current VP’s President’s Program for the ALA Annual Conference (purely in a brainstorming capacity). Include such elements as program theme, program content, and potential speakers.

• Assist the VP in his or her stated goals for the term.

• Take on other tasks or projects as assigned by the VP.

Procedures Used To Accomplish Major Responsibilities

• Regular email communication and brainstorming among committee members


• Face-to-face meeting at the Midwinter Meeting if possible

Committee Composition and Term of Office

• Chair (one year appointment, Annual to Annual)


• Committee members (one year appointment, Annual to Annual)

Reports to

• NMRT Vice-President

Contact People for Accomplishing Objectives

• NMRT Vice-President

Type of Recordkeeping

Major correspondence, documents, etc. will be retained in files by the Chair of the committee. Reports are submitted to the NMRT secretary.

Reports and Dates for Submitting Reports

Midwinter meeting, Annual meeting, or as requested by the NMRT secretary.

Reminders and Helpful Hints

Keep in mind that the NMRT President’s Program committee is charged with coordinating and delivering the Presidential Program for the ALA Annual Meeting.

General Timetable of Activities

July

• Welcome committee members


• Review prior year’s Final Reports from NMRT President and Vice-President

August/September

• Begin brainstorming ideas for Presidential Program


• Prepare Planning Report

December

• Prepare Midwinter Progress Report

May/June

• Prepare Annual Final report

Last Reviewed: November 2013; Last Revised: April 2011