Attendance
All board members were present: Jill Meyer, Todd Hillmer, Joanne Kiley, Mike McMillan, Emily Byrne, Kristen Naik, and Philip Johnson.
Financial & Membership Report
• Checking account: $11,380.35
• CD balance: $21,793.65
• The CD was renewed at a rate of approximately 3%.
• Membership: 178 members (unchanged from November).
• The Board discussed the history of CALL’s CD investment and will research when it was first established.
Key Actions Approved
• Approved the December 2025 agenda and November 2025 meeting minutes.
• Continued review of the website development contract and requested final revisions before approval.
Ongoing Business
• Website redesign: The Board reviewed the draft website contract and discussed several revisions, including dispute resolution provisions. Board members will provide any additional comments before final approval. Members also discussed updating committee leadership and membership information on the website as part of the redesign process.
• Listserv and website updates: The Board noted that the current website remains functional and discussed drafting membership communications regarding listserv access and website information.
Committee Updates
• Archives: Continued efforts to locate and organize prior Board materials and records.
• Bulletin: The committee is planning the next issue for February and requested ongoing website updates. Committee members also encouraged submission of new content from Board and committee leaders.
• Community Service: Members reflected positively on the recent Liberation Library volunteer event, which attracted approximately seven CALL participants.
• Continuing Education: Planning is underway for a January roundtable focused on expert witnesses, private equity, and corporate intelligence. The committee is also seeking future speakers.
• Diversity & Inclusion: No updates.
• Government Relations: The committee continues planning future programming and discussed sponsorship opportunities with vendors. Coordination through the Board was encouraged.
• Grants & Chapter Awards: Two grant programs—one for newer professionals and one for more experienced members—are being finalized, with applications expected to launch in January. The committee is also reviewing application language and promoting committee involvement opportunities.
• Meetings: The committee continues seeking a February speaker. Alternative programming ideas, including a grants workshop, were discussed. The May meeting is expected to feature Circuit Court Clerk Spyropoulos.
• Membership: No major updates beyond website-related discussions.
• Mentorship & Career Development: The committee is exploring opportunities related to the 2026 American Library Association conference in Chicago and potential collaboration with Government Relations.
• Nominations & Elections: The election slate has been finalized and will be published in the Winter Bulletin. Elections are tentatively scheduled for February 11–March 11, 2026, and coordination with AALL on election administration is underway.
• Public Relations: No updates.
Announcements
• The Board discussed the possibility of organizing a winter social event for members in early 2026.
• Election information and candidate announcements will be distributed through the Winter Bulletin.
Next board meeting: January 13, 2026
Compiled by Joanne Kiley