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.

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  • 1.  Council Action yesterday

    Posted Jun 29, 2021 12:27 PM
    Dear Friends, 

    ALA Council discussed a resolution on Round Tables as part of the Forward Together program.  They voted overwhelming on the following:

    Round Tables must have 150 members or merge, become an interest group, or disband.  RMRT already has twice this many so we are safe.

    Round Tables bylaws should adhere to a common set of bylaws developed by the RT Coordinating Council.  No word if the Round Table doesn't want to.  According to our Bylaws Committee, led by Ann Pipkin, our bylaws are not far from the draft from the RTCC so we should not have a problem.

    All Round Table dues should be the same.  Not sure what this means or whether it would raise or lower our dues.  We should wait and see.

    Aaaron Dobbs is our RT Counselor and if I am reporting any of this incorrectly, I'm sure he will provide the correct information,

    Nancy
    Chair, RMRT

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    Nancy Bolt
    Chair
    Retired Members Round Table
    nancybolt@earthlink.net
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  • 2.  RE: Council Action yesterday

    Posted Jun 30, 2021 08:47 AM
    Thank you Nancy (and Aaron). 

    It looks like we are in good shape for now; assuming the bylaws revision is eventually approved. 

    Good meeting this past Saturday; sorry I couldn't stay for the book discussion part but I look forward to adding to my reading list. 

    BTW, I would be willing to work on membership if someone would co-chair (is this the correct word?) with me. 


    she/her/hers






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  • 3.  RE: Council Action yesterday

    Posted Jun 30, 2021 10:09 PM
    I was unable to attend ALA conference.

    Will RMRT publish the book list from the discussion?

    Thank you

    Joan Malewitz


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