Please see message below from the United for Libraries, a division of ALA, that supports efforts of trustees and library friends. If you can encourage interested members to reply to the organization using the online form shown below there is an opportunity to gain experience and network with fellow library supporters at the national level. Shannon Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29@michigan.gov From: trustees-request@lists.ala.org [mailto:trustees-request@lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Beth Nawalinski Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 4:10 PM To: friends@lists.ala.org; trustees@lists.ala.org; foundations@lists.ala.org; statefriends@lists.ala.org Subject: [trustees] Get Involved: Serve on a Committee in 2017-2018 Get Involved: Serve on a United for Libraries Committee Do you have a particular skill or passion you would like to share with other library supporters around the country? Personal members of United for Libraries are invited to serve on committees<http://www.ala.org/united/about/committees> to help further the organization's mission. Personal members of United for Libraries who are interested in serving on a committee should complete the online form<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z5WDPFK> by Monday, March 6, 2017. Most committees<http://www.ala.org/united/about/committees> meet during the ALA Midwinter Meeting, and some may meet during the ALA Annual Conference. Virtual participation may be available. Committee appointments are made by the United for Libraries president-elect. Members will be notified of their committee appointment(s) by May 15. Personal membership in ALA and United for Libraries is required for committee service. Group members (Friends Boards, Foundation Boards, and Boards of Trustees) are not eligible. If you have any questions or experience any problems completing the form, please reach out to me directly via email or call our office at the number below. Thank you, Beth Beth Nawalinski Deputy Executive Director United for Libraries The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 859 W. Lancaster Ave, Unit 2-1 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 800-545-2433, ext 2161 bnawalinski@ala.org<mailto:bnawalinski@ala.org> www.ala.org/united<http://www.ala.org/united>