I would like to encourage library directors to pass along the information about the upcoming FOML Trustee Alliance Workshop on October 2 in Petoskey. Each year the Friends of Michigan Libraries Trustee Alliance provides training and this fall the session is set in beautiful Petoskey. The full agenda and registration link can be found here: http://fomltrusteealliance.org/2015-fall-workshop/ Registration includes materials, snacks and a lunch for $30 per person or only $20 if the participant or board is a FOML Trustee Alliance member. Stafford's Perry Hotel is offering a corporate discounted rate for lodging as well. This is a full day event that includes a variety of sessions of interest to public library trustees and directors. The agenda features both presentation time and table talks where trustees can visit and learn from peers. Don't miss out on this networking and learning opportunity. The deadline to register is September 11. We look forward to meeting a great group of trustees and directors in Petoskey this October. Shannon -------------------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> This project is funded (in part) with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.