Organizational Effectiveness (SCOE) Project: Discussion Forum

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This space is for all those interested in updates and discussion regarding Transforming ALA Governance. This space was originally created to share the work of the Steering Committee on Organizational Effectiveness (SCOE) who was charged in June 2018 to carry out a comprehensive review and study of ALA’s governance, member participation and legal structures and systems, with the goal of proposing changes that will vitalize its success, strength and agility as a 21st century association. The results of this committee are the Forward Together recommendations.
  • 1.  Welcome!

    Posted Apr 18, 2019 10:33 AM
    Edited by Lessa Pelayo-Lozada Apr 19, 2019 10:33 AM
    Welcome to the one stop shop of communication from the Steering Committee on Organizational Effectiveness. This space will be used for providing updates on the work of the committee, to share materials, announce input sessions and feedback, and act as a forum for folks to discuss the future of ALA within the context of this committee's work.

    Committee Charge:
    The Steering Committee on Organizational Effectiveness will carry out a comprehensive review and study of ALA's governance, member participation, and legal structures and systems, with the goal of proposing changes that will vitalize its success, strength, and agility as a 21st-century association.

    Scope and Work of the Committee:
    The Steering Committee will provide advice and support to the Executive Board on priority improvements. The work of the Steering Committee will focus on membership development and engagement, and on encompassing the diversity of voices that enrich ALA through incorporating the perspectives, interests and contributions of a wide variety of stakeholders and affiliated groups. Its work will be mission driven and embrace the Association's core values.Through input and feedback from across the Association, the Steering Committee will explore alternative models and reorganization possibilities. It will work with the Executive Team and a consultant to formulate and present its findings and recommendations to the Executive Board.  

    Committee Members:
    Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada (Chair, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Emily Daly (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Mr. Emmanuel L. Faulkner, Sr. (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Kenny A. Garcia (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Mandi Goodsett (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Terri L. Grief (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Mrs. Alexia Hudson-Ward (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Ben Hunter (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Steve Laird (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Mr. Jack Martin, JR. (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Alanna Aiko Moore (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Ms. Lucinda A. Nord (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Vailey Oehlke (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Andrew K. Pace (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Juan W. Rivera (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Ms. Karen G. Schneider (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Mr. Felton Thomas, JR. (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Kerry Ward (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Ms. Nora Susan Wiltse (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Dr. Steven D. Yates (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Dr. Shali Zhang (Member, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)

    Executive Committee:
    Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada
    (Chair, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    Wanda Kay Brown
    (Executive Board Liaison, July 1, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
    James G. Neal
    (Executive Board Liaison, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)

    Staff Liaisons:
    Marsha Patrice Burgess 
    (Staff Liaison, February 8, 2019, to January 31, 2020)
    Raymond A. Garcia (Staff Liaison, April 1, 2019, to January 31, 2020)
    Mary W. Ghikas (Staff Liaison, September 10, 2018, to January 31, 2020)

    Tecker International Consultants:
    Jim Meffert, Senior Consultant
    Paul Meyer, President & CEO


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    Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada
    ALA Executive Board Member
    Chair, ALA Steering Committee on Organizational Effectiveness
    Adult Services Assistant Manager, Palos Verdes Library District
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