Last April, the Library of Michigan began a new cohort training project for public library directors and/or financial staff to learn in-depth public library financial management. The cohort activities centered around instruction in Public Library Financial Management from the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government, culminating in a certificate in financial management. The participants completed a series of six University of Georgia classes, a class project and a series of webinars with LM staff on Michigan specific finance topics. The first cohort group is graduating today. The participants did a great job as we learned together in this first iteration of the cohort. Congratulations to our graduates! * Barbara Beaton, Milan Public Library * Megan Buck, Dickinson County Library * John Clexton, Gladwin County District Library * Anna Curtis, Eaton Rapids Public Library * Stephanie Daniels, Hartford Public Library * Christy DeMeulenaere, Ray Township Public Library * Virginia DeMumBrum, White Lake Community Library * Scott Duimstra, Capital Area District Library * Elyshia Hoekstra, Coopersville Area District Library * Michele Howard, Traverse Area District Library * Wesleyann Johnson, Center Line Public Library * Holly Lamb, Howell Carnegie District Library * James Lenze, Garden City Public Library * Claire Lopiccolo, Romeo District Library * Breck McCrory, Chesterfield Township Library * Jennifer Miller, Portage Lake District Library * Juliane Morian, Rochester Hills Public Library * Monica Peck, Boyne District Library * Cindi Place, Bellaire Public Library * Deb Radjenovich, Traverse Area District Library * Amanda Rantanen, Spring Lake District Library * Kathleen Rash, Hart Area Public Library * Kristina Reynolds, Bath Township Public Library * Amy Rosen, White Lake Township Library * Cathleen Russ, West Bloomfield Township Public Library * Jacqueline Skinner, Otsego County Library * Karrie Waarala, Saline District Library * Kimberly White, Shiawassee District Library * Jody Wolak, Wayne Public Library The Library of Michigan will be offering the Public Library Financial Management Cohort again. Please look for more information this summer or fall. The Cohort web page<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/financialmanagementcohort/public-library-financial-management-cohort> has more information for those interested in the content and schedule. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> May is Teacher Appreciation Month - recognizing outstanding educators. Learn more<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmde%2F0%2C4615%2C7-140-5683_13651-495736--%2C00.html&data=05%7C01%7CReishK%40michigan.gov%7Cef7e920782cb4e1cecae08da2c3f8881%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637870948662821258%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ltzA4FCCSeAPwUldaLQDy%2BNSi50Hn37Pd%2Fdla45vtDU%3D&reserved=0>! [cid:image001.jpg@01D86606.1E547CC0]