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GODORT Midwinter Schedule [for those who need to plan ahead]

Posted By Stephen Woods Oct 24, 2016 08:57 AM
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Folks, Sorry for getting this out so late. Below is a schedule of meetings in Atlanta with brief descriptions. I have not yet heard back from ALA about the locations of these meetings, but I know they will be in Atlanta (smile). Also, is a list of committees that will be having virtual meetings. ...

RE: Poll: I am testing ALA Connect's polling function. It should allow GODORT members to "vote" on a measure. Your responses will be anonymous. It is only a test. "Would you be willing to use ALA Connect's POLL to vote on GODORT Membership business?"

Posted By Stephen Woods Oct 21, 2016 04:48 PM
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I have several concerns with a proposal that keeps the voting process "as is". My primary concern with the current method of physically voting [midwinter, annual conference] is the fact that many of our members are disenfranchised simply by the fact that they are not able to attend. If we ...

RE: GODORT Membership Meeting Agenda & much more [6.26 Orlando & 7.8 virtual version]

Posted By Stephen Woods Jul 08, 2016 11:51 AM
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For those who missed the meeting. It was recorded. Here: https://meeting.psu.edu/p16w3lqwn12/ Thanks for a wonderful year, Stephen

RE: GODORT Membership Meeting Agenda & much more [6.26 Orlando & 7.8 virtual version]

Posted By Stephen Woods Jul 07, 2016 10:26 AM
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Just a reminder that we will be conducting a virtual membership meeting for those who were not able to attend in Orlando. See you then, Stephen Woods Now past chair of GODORT

Leadership & Learning Opportunity [virtual meeting coordinator] GODORT

Posted By Stephen Woods Jun 20, 2016 09:24 AM
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GODORT is committed to enhancing its virtual presence and participation of its members. We have recently coordinated with ALA to purchase a subscription to AdobeConnect a virtual meeting software platform. Our leadership recognizes the importance of training its members to conduct virtual meetings ...

GODORT Steering Committee Annual Agendas (Steering 1 & 2)

Posted By Stephen Woods Jun 14, 2016 10:51 AM
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You are invited to join these two important working sessions of GODORT's Steering Committee GODORT Chair, Stephen Woods GODORT Steering Committee I—Annual Agenda Friday June 26, 2016 1:00-2:30pm Hilton: Lake Highland B Committee Chair: Stephen Woods Secretary: Jill Vassilakos-Long ...

GODORT Membership Meeting Agenda & much more [6.26 Orlando & 7.8 virtual version]

Posted By Stephen Woods Jun 14, 2016 10:15 AM
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Folks, The following agenda will be used for both the face-to-face meeting and the virtual version to be held later in July. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Adoption of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from Annual 2015 Treasurer’s Report GODORT Councilor’s ...

GODORT General Membership Meeting [virtual]: 7.8

Posted By Stephen Woods Jun 03, 2016 10:01 AM
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Folks, In the spirit of encouraging virtual participation, GODORT will conduct a virtual version of the General Membership Meeting on Friday July 8, 2016 from 1:00-2:30 pm eastern standard time. An agenda will be sent out later. We will set aside some time for questions from our members. ...

Open Meeting Announcement: GODORT Steering Committee meeting 6/10]

Posted By Stephen Woods Jun 03, 2016 09:43 AM
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GODORT Steering will be meeting 6.10.2016 from 2:00-3:00 Eastern Standard Time. If you would like to observe this working session of the Steering Committee: The phone phone number you will need to call into for the meeting is: 855-332-3802 We will be using our usual site on AdobeConnect ...

Fireside Chat: GODORT's Last Lecture [recording]

Posted By Stephen Woods May 18, 2016 07:52 AM
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Folks, For those who were not able to attend below is the link to the recording. Fireside Chat: GODORT's Last Lecture URL: https://meeting.psu.edu/p105n3s0eq8/ We all express our gratitude to a wonderful cohort of government information specialist and wish you success in this next ...

Open Meeting Announcement: GODORT Steering Committee meeting [5/6]

Posted By Stephen Woods Apr 29, 2016 12:28 PM
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GODORT Steering will be meeting 5.6.2016 from 2:00-3:00 Eastern Standard Time. If you would like to observe this working session of the Steering Committee: The phone phone number you will need to call into for the meeting is: 855-332-3802 We will be using our usual site on AdobeConnect ...

RE: GODORT change & public comments

Posted By Stephen Woods Apr 26, 2016 11:40 AM
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I support the proposed elimination of the internal liaisons positions. GODORT is a relatively small ALA unit and doesn’t need the complications arising from excess infrastructure to get its work done. - Karen

RE: GODORT change & public comments

Posted By Stephen Woods Apr 25, 2016 08:56 AM
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First, let me say how much I appreciate the thoughtful responses so far. Second, sorry for the long winded response. I wasn't planning on responding myself, because much of what I have to say I've said elsewhere (smile). That said, for those who have heard feel free to skip this post and ...

RE: GODORT change & public comments

Posted By Stephen Woods Apr 20, 2016 08:51 AM
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I think the elimination of internal GODORT liaisons is a good idea. It’s much easier for committees and taskforces to share information and get input virtually with the entire GODORT membership than it was in the days when these internal liaison positions were created. The liaisons aren’t any more “leadership” ...

RE: GODORT change & public comments

Posted By Stephen Woods Apr 20, 2016 08:48 AM
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I support eliminating the internal liaisons within GODORT and replacing it with a monthly call of the chairs. It seems to be an easy way to start streamlining GODORT. - Daniel Cornwall, Alaska State Library

GODORT change & public comments

Posted By Stephen Woods Apr 19, 2016 07:23 AM
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Folks, GODORT Steering has been actively working through implementation of the recommendations on virtual participation and reorganization. Keeping with our value of transparency, we would like to provide GODORT members an opportunity for public comment on a motion, Internal Liaisons: ...

Open Meeting Announcement: GODORT Steering Committee meeting [4/12]

Posted By Stephen Woods Apr 08, 2016 09:12 AM
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GODORT Steering will be meeting 4.12.2016 from 4:00-5:00 Eastern Standard Time. If you would like to observe this working session of the Steering Committee: The phone phone number you will need to call into for the meeting is: 855-332-3802 We will be using our usual site on AdobeConnect ...

Open Meeting Announcement: GODORT Steering Committee meeting [3/11]

Posted By Stephen Woods Mar 04, 2016 09:41 AM
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GODORT Steering will be meeting 3.11.2016 from 2:00-3:00 est. to discuss our work on the implementation plan in response to the report submitted at Midwinter by the AD Hoc Committee on Reorganization. If you would like to observe this working session of the Steering Committee: The phone ...

Fireside Chat: last lecture from our colleagues

Posted By Stephen Woods Feb 29, 2016 11:25 AM
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I hope you enjoyed Cinco de Mayo I wanted to get this on your radar as well as your calendar. On May 17, 2016 from 2:00-3:00 pm est, as the Chair of GODORT, I will be sponsoring a virtual Fireside Chat with 9 of our colleagues that I'm calling "the last lecture". You can get access ...

Open Meeting Announcement: GODORT Steering Committee meeting

Posted By Stephen Woods Feb 09, 2016 09:51 AM
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Folks, Sorry for the late notice. In keeping with the spirit of "open meetings". GODORT Steering will be meeting today from 3:00-5:00 est. to discuss next steps in the development of an implementation plan in response to the report submitted at Midwinter by the AD Hoc Committee on Re ...