Category: Fall 2021
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From the Editors
Welcome to the Fall 2021 CALL Bulletin. As we enter what is often the busiest time of the year, we hope you have time to sit down this season and read the wonderful articles we have rounded up. First, as always, the President’s message from current president, Jamie Sommer. Then follow the Community Service Committee…
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President’s Letter
Greetings CALL Colleagues, As I sit down to write this, I see snowflakes in the forecast for the upcoming week, which means that the brief but glorious period of fall in Chicago is quickly transitioning into the colder, darker days of winter. Fortunately, it also means that the holidays are approaching and for many people…
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Grantee Report: Law Books: History &; Connoisseurship Rare Books School
This summer, thanks to a CALL grant, I was able to take Law Books: History & Connoisseurship, a course held through the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia. The course, which was held remotely, took place from August 1-6 and was team taught by Mike Widener, recently retired from the Lillian Goldman Law…
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CALL Executive Board Meeting Minutes – August 2021
Board Members Present: Jamie Sommer, Scott Vanderlin, Tom Keefe, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, and Carrie Port Board Members Absent: Lindsey Carpino Guests: None
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CALL Executive Board Meeting Minutes – September 2021
Board Members Present: Jamie Sommer, Scott Vanderlin, Tom Keefe, Lindsey Carpino, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, and Carrie Port Board Members Absent: None Guests: Jill Meyer, Phillip Johnson, and Joe Mitzenmacher called in for parts of the meeting.
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Committee Roundup: Community Service Montrose Beach Cleanup
October 9th was a beautiful sunny day in Chicago. On that day eight CALL volunteers assembled at Montrose Beach with our garbage bags and rubber gloves and got down to business collecting trash. And there was plenty of garbage to be found, unfortunately. As we walked along the waterfront, everything from food wrappers and pieces…
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CALL Executive Board Meeting Minutes – October 2021
Board Members Present: Jamie Sommer, Scott Vanderlin, Tom Keefe, Lindsey Carpino, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, and Carrie Port Board Members Absent: None- Tom Joined late at 9:10 Guests: Stacia Stein, Clare Willis, Lisa Winkler called in for part of the meeting