RMRT (Retired Members Round Table)

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The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) shall exist to develop programs of particular interest to retired persons from all types of libraries and all forms of library services, including formal opportunities for continued involvement and learning; a variety of leadership training and opportunities for mentoring; lifelong professional involvement and networking; and active engagement in the American Library Association and the profession of librarianship.

Visit the Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) on the ALA website.

  • 1.  Don't delay to apply for $1000 Travel Grant!

    Posted Jan 03, 2022 02:17 PM
    There are about two hundred or so people who subscribe to this roundtable on ALA Connect.  I am sure that a few of you would like to receive $1000 for travel to ALA Annual in Washington. One of the benefits of being a member of the Retired Members Roundtable is the The Norman Horrocks-Rowman & Littlefield Annual Conference Award .  This award is given annual to a member of the roundtable  to attend ALA Annual in person!   Apply for the award by March 16, 2022.

    Reply to this message so that I can see just wondering how affective this list serve is.  Also mention if you have received this award in the past.

    I would apply but I have already received it.

     

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    Rocco Staino
    Chair Elect
    Retiree Members Roundtable
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  • 2.  RE: Don't delay to apply for $1000 Travel Grant!

    Posted Jan 03, 2022 09:09 PM
    Just joined the Round Table today.

    Was thinking about applying, but I have a question. I retired in 2016 from full-time work, but returned about a year ago to a part-time position at another library.

    Am I still eligible to apply?

    Melinda Greenblatt
    Outreach Librarian
    MyLibraryNYC
    Queens Public Library

    Sent from my iPhone




  • 3.  RE: Don't delay to apply for $1000 Travel Grant!

    Posted Jan 06, 2022 05:49 PM
    Welcome!  You made a good choice!! Anyone can join RMRT. You do not have to be retired. 

    Ann Marie Pipkin
    RMRT Secretary 

    You should never be proud of doing the right thing. You should just do the right thing.
    Dean Smith, 
    basketball coach



    Original Message


  • 4.  RE: Don't delay to apply for $1000 Travel Grant!

    Posted Jan 16, 2022 02:51 PM
    Hi Melinda,

    You should apply for the award.  RMRT will define retire as Retired from Full-time Employment.


    All the best,  

    Rocco

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    Rocco Staino
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    Original Message


  • 5.  RE: Don't delay to apply for $1000 Travel Grant!

    Posted Jan 16, 2022 04:45 PM
    Thanks, Rocco.  I will look at the application and now will definitely work on it.
    Best,

    Melinda

    Sent from my iPhone



    Original Message


  • 6.  RE: Don't delay to apply for $1000 Travel Grant!

    Posted Jan 04, 2022 02:16 AM
    I think this list is the best way to reach most of us unless you want to send out individual messages, which seems like a waste of time.  Oh, and I'm not applying for the grant.--
    Diedre Conkling
    diedre08@gmail.com
     
    "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."―Maya Angelou





  • 7.  RE: Don't delay to apply for $1000 Travel Grant!

    Posted Jan 04, 2022 05:36 PM
    I have received this award and continue to serve RMRT as secretary. I was hooked from the start and love interacting with members from AASL and other divisions who are retired and still active!

    Ann Marie Pipkin
    RMRT Secretary 

    You should never be proud of doing the right thing. You should just do the right thing.
    Dean Smith, 
    basketball coach





  • 8.  RE: Don't delay to apply for $1000 Travel Grant!

    Posted Jan 05, 2022 09:25 PM
    I have been looking for ways to stay active in ALA and librarianship as a retiree. I really miss the learning and camaraderie of going to Conference. The cost has, frankly, been a deterrent. I would love to apply for this!

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    Miriam Morris
    Retired
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