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 leadership with executive board elections. Continue reading From the Editors
Category Archives: Winter 2023
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:
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- staying warm
- shoveling
- slush season
- hibernating
- “dibs”
Editor’s and Revisers’ Notes
Amended to remove “[Bears Super Bowl Champions]” (February 5, 2007) Continue reading President’s Message
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: Continue reading 2023-2024 Executive Board Candidates
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 as needed. Continue reading New Member Profile – Rachel Ford
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 proposed at the meeting. Continue reading Inaugural CALL Committee Summit
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. Continue reading Volunteering at Greater Chicago Food Depository 2023
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: Continue reading Introducing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
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: Continue reading November 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
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: Continue reading December 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
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: Continue reading January 2023 Board Meeting Minutes