We’ve closed our pools, sent the kids back to school, and put in our storm windows. The scent of newly mown grass has been replaced by the earthy aromas of autumn. Leaves eddy in our path as the first hint of winter breezes in. We’ve taken a peek at the Farmer’s Almanac, and turned back the clocks. Where did the summer go? I hope yours has been fun, relaxing, and invigorating, and fondly remembered as we add dates to our 2010 calendars.
I am gratified with the turnout of approximately fifty Philadelphia Regional Chapter members (of a total of 235 attendees) for the 3 by the Sea MLA TriChapter Conference, held in early October. Meeting evaluations have been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you to all who attended, and to your institutions for their support. A warm thank you also goes out to the many people who volunteered from our Chapter and helped to “get the job done.” We could not have made this happen without your hard work and dedication! I am especially proud of how we were able to form a cooperative partnership with both the MAC and NY-NJ Chapters. Besides creating a unique learning and networking opportunity, this effort helped to build and strengthen collegial bonds, and pave the way for future collaborative efforts.
We look forward to hosting the upcoming MLA Educational Webcast, “Cut the Cord: Connecting to our Mobile Users,” at Penn on the 18th, as well as a free CE Searching Workshop on the 30th at Drexel. We hope you will come out and support these programs, and as always, provide suggestions and feedback on the programs or CE opportunities you would like to see.
The most recent Board meeting took place on November 13th. We discussed additional programming, including our Annual Chapter Meeting. We also looked closely at a number of issues, including merging our small chapter with a larger organization. There are many pros and cons, benefits and drawbacks to this timely question, and I welcome feedback on this issue; please do not hesitate express your opinions by contacting me, or by posting to our Chapter website or discussion board.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy fall and winter, and a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Cynthia McClellan
Chair, 2009-2010
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