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2023-24 CALL Executive Board – New Members
Congratulations to the new members of the CALL Executive Board I am thrilled to announce the results of this year’s CALL Election:
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Community Service Committee – Cradles to Crayons
In conjunction with the February Business Meeting, the CALL Community Service Committee coordinated a volunteer clothes-sorting outing at Cradles to Crayons on Saturday March 11th with CALL members Brandy Ellis, Mandy Lee, Beth Schubert, Stacia Stein, Leah Whitesel, and Mike McMillan attending. Special thanks to Chicago-Kent Law students Shabnam Mahammadli and Khrystna Slyusarchuk for joining…
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Coroner Research Fee Reduction Bill Passes Illinois General Assembly
On May 8th this year, SB 686, the coroner fee reduction bill, passed both the Illinois House of Representatives and Senate and was sent to the Governor on June 6th. Three days later on June 9th, Governor JB Pritzker sign the bill into law as PA 103-73, effective January 1 2024. The newly signed legislation…
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April 2023 CALL Board Meeting Minutes
Conference Call April 11, 2023 9:02 a.m. Board Members Present: Scott Vanderlin, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, Jill Meyer, Carrie Port, Jamie Sommers, and Todd Hillmer Board Members Absent: None Guests: None Significant Actions:
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March 2023 CALL Board Meeting Minutes
Conference Call March 14, 2023 9:05 a.m. Board Members Present: Scott Vanderlin, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, Jill Meyer, Carrie Port, Jamie Sommers, and Todd Hillmer Board Members Absent: None Guests: Mike McMillan, Clare Gaynor Willis at the start to discuss Beatrix Happy Hour Significant Actions:
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February 2023 CALL Board Meeting Minutes
Conference Call February 14, 2023 9:04 a.m. Board Members Present: Scott Vanderlin, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, Jill Meyer, Carrie Port, Jamie Sommers, and Todd Hillmer Board Members Absent: None Guests: None Significant Actions:
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From the Editors
It seems fitting that the Winter issue of the CALL Bulletin is coming out now. Punxsutawney Phil did predict six more weeks of winter. Winter might be finally upon us in Chicago. This issue is complete highlighting the amazing work CALL continues to do. From community service, DEI initiatives, welcoming new members and continuing our…
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President’s Message
The CALL Bylaws clearly state: 2(b) For the Winter edition of the CALL Bulletin, the President’s Letter must begin with a quip about: staying warm shoveling slush season hibernating “dibs” Editor’s and Revisers’ Notes Amended to remove “[Bears Super Bowl Champions]” (February 5, 2007)
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2023-2024 Executive Board Candidates
The CALL Nominations and Elections Committee is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the election of the Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 CALL year:
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New Member Profile – Rachel Ford
Biographical Info: Resources Management Librarian at Northern Illinois University Law Library I am responsible for the library’s electronic resources and interlibrary loan, as well as maintaining the websites for the library and the College of Law. I also work on acquisitions, statistics, ILS administration, and the institutional repository, and provide basic reference and circulation services…