Category: Winter 2023
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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…
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Inaugural CALL Committee Summit
While the CALL executive board has regularly held leadership training meetings to connect with the newest committee chairs, this year the format was designed to encourage cross-committee collaborations. This article provides a summary of the first steps, as well as some context to help CALL and the committees move forward with more of the collaborations…
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Volunteering at Greater Chicago Food Depository 2023
Eight CALL volunteers, including two Kent Law School students, kicked off community service events in 2023 by volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) on January 21, 2023. The GCFD supplies food to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.
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Introducing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Who are we? The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is a new CALL committee created as part of the new strategic goal to “Implement policies that ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness, support, and initiatives.” As a part of this new goal, we are charged with the following:
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November 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
Conference Call November 08, 2022 9:03 a.m. Board Members Present: Scott Vanderlin, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, Jill Meyer, Jamie Sommers, Carrie Port, and Todd Hillmer Board Members Absent: None Guests: None Significant Actions:
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December 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
Conference Call December 13, 2022 9:06 a.m. Board Members Present: Scott Vanderlin, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, Jill Meyer, Carrie Port, and Todd Hillmer Board Members Absent: Jamie Sommers Guests: None Significant Actions:
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January 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
Conference Call January 10, 2023 9:00 a.m. Board Members Present:, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, Jill Meyer, Carrie Port, Jamie Sommers, and Todd Hillmer Board Members Absent: Scott Vanderlin Guests: None Significant Actions: