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Handbook

Preconference Committee/Jury/Taskforce Planning Form

Please take a moment to view YALSA's Strategic Plan.  It may be necessary to reference the Strategic Plan when filling out this form.

INSTRUCTIONS: Do not leave any sections blank. Details are appreciated.

FILED BY: Committee/Jury/Taskforce Chair

FILING DATE: One month before Annual Conference or Midwinter Meeting

Name of Committee:

Committee/Jury/Taskforce Chair:

Chair's e-mail:

Board Liaison:

Work Group Function Statement:

Do you think your function statement is up-to-date?

Yes

No

If no, please contact the Organizations and Bylaws Chair, Melissa Rabey, to discuss updating.

What has your work group accomplished between conferences?

What news or information related to your committee do you want to share with YALSA publications?  Please forward all publication ideas to YALSA's Publications Committee Chair, Heather Booth as well. 

 

Which action area(s) listed in the YALSA Strategic Plan will be addressed? (Select as many as apply.)
Advocacy
Marketing
Research
Continuous Learning
Member Recruitment & Engagement

Which strategies could be used for the above action area(s)? (Select as many as apply.)
Outreach to (key partners, other ALA divisions, youth organizations, etc.--please specify)


Publication (print or electronic)
Conference program
Collaboration
Other (Please explain):


Which key partner(s), if any, listed in the Strategic Plan will be involved in your strategies? (Select as many as apply.)
Teenagers
Educators
Media (web sites, magazines, etc.)
Parents
Professional Colleagues
Youth Development Organizations

Concerns:  If concerns are of a personal nature, please e-mail YALSA's President, Sarah Debraski , directly.  Do not comment using this form.