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E-MAIL BROADCAST OF APRIL 10, 2007
Subject: GUILD PROMOTIONAL SESSIONS


********SAVE THE DATES********
(Please post on union bulletin board)


THE LIBRARIANS' GUILD PROMOTIONAL SESSIONS ARE SCHEDULED:

SUNDAY, APRIL 22, FOR THE STUDY SESSIONS

SUNDAY, MAY 6, PRACTICE INTERVIEWS

More information will be sent.



E-MAIL BROADCAST OF APRIL 6, 2007
Subject: Harry Potter Affidavit

HARRY POTTER AFFIDAVIT INFORMATION

At the Adult Order meeting on April 4, Senior librarians were told
that they had to sign an 'affidavit' for the publisher (Scholastic) of
the new Harry Potter book.  The affidavit would guarantee that the
book would not be made available to the public until after the release
date, with possible legal action by the publisher if it did occur.  Many
Guild members had concerns about this including the important question
of potential liability for the Senior Librarians.  We brought our concerns
to Library Management the same day.

Early this afternoon the Guild was informed by Library Management
that a different arrangement will be made with the publisher.

Therefore, it is NO LONGER necessary for Senior Librarians to sign
the affidavit and those affidavits already turned in will be discarded.

We appreciate Management's fast and appropriate response to this issue.

E-MAIL BROADCAST OF MARCH 22, 2007
Subject: Council 36 meetings

If anyone is available to attend all or part of the Council 36 Leadership
Conference in Long Beach this Saturday March 24, it would really be
helpful to have a few of our members participate. If available please reply
to this email and call Diane at Council 36 213/487-9887, ext 323. Also,
the Council 36 Executive Board meeting is next Wednesday, March 28 at
the Council 36 headquarters, meeting starts at 6:30; and I also need some
of our members there.

Thank you,

Roy


E-MAIL BROADCAST 4 OF MARCH 21, 2007
Subject: TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - ATTACHED (could be)
I tested it last night, it opened and was readable....here is a third attempt,
but don't give up, email if it does not open correctly. ATTACHED ARE
THE INSTRUCTIONS, FORMS AND THE COMPLETE LIST OF
TRAINING CLASSES made available to librarians by the Guild's
negotiations during the 2004-2007 contract. PLEASE BE SURE THAT
ALL LIBRARIANS IN YOUR AGENCY ARE AWARE OF THIS.
NOTE- when you download the attachment there will be a pop-up message
indicating that the "table is corrupted", etc.; when this appears close it and
everything should be available. If you have difficulty opening the attachment
reply to this email.


E-MAIL BROADCAST 3 OF MARCH 21, 2007
Subject: TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - ATTACHED (maybe)

I tested it last night, it opened and was readable....here is a second attempt,
but don't give up, email if it does not open correctly. ATTACHED ARE
THE INSTRUCTIONS, FORMS AND THE COMPLETE LIST OF
TRAINING CLASSES made available to librarians by the Guild's
negotiations during the 2004-2007 contract. PLEASE BE SURE THAT
ALL LIBRARIANS IN YOUR AGENCY ARE AWARE OF THIS.
NOTE- when you download the attachment there will be a pop-up message
indicating that the "table is corrupted", etc.; when this appears close it and
everything should be available. If you have difficulty opening the attachment
reply to this email.


E-MAIL BROADCAST 2 OF MARCH 21, 2007
Subject: TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATION

ATTACHED ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS, FORMS AND THE
COMPLETE LIST OF TRAINING CLASSES made available to
librarians by the Guild's negotiations during the 2004-2007 contract.
PLEASE BE SURE THAT ALL LIBRARIANS IN YOUR AGENCY
ARE AWARE OF THIS. NOTE- when you download the attachment
there will be a pop-up message indicating that the "table has been corrupted",
etc.; when this appears close it and everything should be available. If you have
difficulty opening the attachment reply to this email.


E-MAIL BROADCAST 1 OF MARCH 21, 2007
Subject: TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATION

ATTACHED ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS, FORMS AND THE
COMPLETE LIST OF TRAINING CLASSES made available to
librarians by the Guild's negotiations during the 2004-2007 contract.
PLEASE BE SURE THAT ALL LIBRARIANS IN YOUR AGENCY
ARE AWARE OF THIS. NOTE- when you download the attachment
there will be a pop-up message indicating that the "table has been corrupted",
etc.; when this appears close it and everything should be available. If you have
difficulty opening the attachment reply to this email.


E-MAIL BROADCAST OF MARCH 20, 2007
Subject: SENIOR EXAM APPLICATION

PLEASE POST THIS AND BE SURE LIBRARIANS IN YOUR
AGENCY ARE INFORMED.

The SENIOR EXAMINATION application is OPEN for filing. The
application must be completed online by Thursday, March 29, 2007.
This is the link to the job bulletin:
http://personline.lacity.org/job_list/index.cfm?FuseAction=Showspec&CC=6153
This is the link to the application: https://personline.lacity.org/job_app/


E-MAIL BROADCAST OF MARCH 13, 2007
Subject: City Coalition of Unions Survey

Please post and share this information with librarians and clerical staff.....
The Coalition of L.A. City Unions NEGOTIATIONS SURVEY is due
this week, so if you have not yet mailed it, please do so. Responses will
help the coalition and the individual unions -the Librarians' Guild and the
Clerical Union 3090. It is not too late to send it, they will still be reviewed
and counted at least through next week. If you DID NOT RECEIVE a
survey click on the link below which should take you right to the pdf survey
form, which you can print and then either mail or bring the completed form
to the union meeting on Sunday at Marmalade at the Grove.

http://www.afscme36.org/la-city-contract07/pdf/AFSCME-Survey-070222.pdf

It is important to have your concerns and views in the preparation of the contract.

Thank you

Roy Stone


E-MAIL BROADCAST OF MARCH 9, 2007
Subject: March Membership Meeting Announcement

LIBRARIANS' GUILD March 2007 Membership Meeting Announcement
PLEASE POST FOR ALL LIBRARIANS IN YOUR AGENCY

Sunday March18 10:30 a.m
Membership Meeting
Marmalade Café at Farmers Market
6333 W. 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-954-0088

New and Improved Guild Meetings
New Meeting Policies
Meeting starts promptly at 10:30am and end promptly at 12:30pm
Childcare and brunch are provided

AFSCME Local 2626 Librarians' Guild Membership Meeting
AGENDA: Brunch/Meeting 10:30 a.m.
  • Keys
  • Fines and Fees
  • City Coalition
  • Extended Hours
  • Senior & Principal Exam Workshop/Interviews

Bring a member!
Bring a new member!
Bring NEW STAFF!
Bring a retired member!
Carpool, it's more fun!
Interns and Student Librarians are always welcome


E-MAIL BROADCAST OF MARCH 7, 2007
Subject: Guild Training Information

Dear Guild Members,

The information below is about the training funds and classes available
at this time. It is also an attachment and should be printed from the
attachment because the forms will be easier to process. Some people
had problems in opening the attachment so at least it is somewhat readable
below, depending on how the email process handles it. If you were successful
in reading it before the only changes are that it is in one attachment and that the
contact person in City Personnel has changed, but you should contact the Guild
first if you have questions. At some point it will be a link on the Guild website
and in the near future additional courses will be added.

Roy Stone

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LG LIBRARIANS' GUILD
AFSCME Local 2626
514 Shatto Place Los Angeles, CA 90020

Dear Guild Members,

The Librarians' Guild has negotiated funds to be used for training for
both Rank and File and Supervisory Librarians. The following documents
include the information and forms that are necessary for you to participate
in these training opportunities. As other training courses become available
for April, May and June, a follow-up email will be sent to you. The first
document is the letter of agreement between Personnel and the Guild and
the Library Department, which you should read and/or print. In addition,
you will need to print the following:

1. The Request for Reimbursement form, use this form to request attendance
and approval by Management and the Guild;
2. The current list of available classes; (additional training courses will be sent
in a follow-up email);
3. The Affadavit of Attendance form.

Please review the list of classes and discuss your selections and your schedule
with your supervisor. The Guild also negotiated additional funds for substitute
time to be made available for training. It is important to make your plans as
soon as possible and begin the process by forwarding the completed Request
for Reimbursement forms to Roy Stone at the Fairfax Branch as soon as possible.
These classes are currently open to all Librarians, including those who are not
Guild members.

Roy Stone

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CITY OF LOS ANGELES INTER-DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE

February 2, 2007

To: Fontayne Holmes, City Librarian Library Department
Subject: MOU 6 and 16 Training Funds

Article 55 of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) 6 and 16 of the
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees,
AFL-CIO (Librarians' Guild) provides for the appropriation of $15,900
under MOU 6 and $9,200 under MOU 16 for the exclusive purpose of
funding training programs for employees represented by the two Bargaining
Units. The training funds are administered by the Personnel Department and
will be available for the remainder of the current contract period, which ends
June 30, 2007

The Librarians' Guild has authorized reimbursing employees covered under
MOUs 6 and 16 up to $1,200 for approved specialized training for the remainder
of the current fiscal year subject to the availability of training funds. Only requests
for local training will be considered. Specialized training does not include conferences,
meetings, academic classes, or travel. Employees will be responsible for requesting
the training, registering for the training course, paying the registration fee, and
requesting reimbursement from the Personnel Department. Library Department
management has final approval of training courses taken on City time. All requests
for specialized training require the initial approval of the Library Department and the
Librarians' Guild before being forwarded to the Personnel Department for processing.
The request for training must be made on the "Request for Training Reimbursement"
form. After the Library Department and the Guild's approval, the Request form must
be submitted, along with a copy of the course description and fee information, to the
Personnel Department for processing prior to registering for the training course.
NOTE: Employees are not to commit funds for training prior to receiving final approval
from Library Department management and the Personnel Department. Once the request
has been approved by the Personnel Department, the employee will receive a copy of
the approved "Request for Training Reimbursement" form, along with an "Affidavit of
Attendance" form. Upon completion of the training, the employee must submit a
completed Affidavit of Attendance form and proof of payment (i.e., credit card statement;
paid receipt on company letterhead; the front and back of the cancelled check) in order
to receive reimbursement for the course. The reimbursement check will be issued by the
Controller's Office four to six weeks later. The Affidavit of Attendance and proof of
payment should be submitted within two week of course completion to: Personnel
Department Employee Development Section Attention: Ann Marie Senior Employee
Development Specialist 700 E. Temple Street, Room 380, Mail Stop 391 Los Angeles,
CA 90012 We have attached a list of Library Department/Librarians' Guild approved
training courses employees may request, along with the Request for Training Reimbursement
and Affidavit of Attendance forms. Questions regarding the list or the approval process
should be directed to Librarians' Guild President, Roy Stone at (213) 703-7100. Please
ensure that your employees covered under MOUs 6 and 16 receive a copy of this memo
and are aware of this MOU training opportunity. If you have any questions regarding the
reimbursement process or the attached forms, please contact: Ann Marie at (213) 473-4555.

MW:rdl Attachments c: Department Training Coordinator

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CITY OF LOS ANGELES - PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

PD-EDS/MOU6/16-1/07
Request for Reimbursement Training
1. This request is made in accordance with Article 55 of Memoranda of
Understanding No. 6 & 16 - Librarians' Guild (AFSCME).
2. PRIOR TO ATTENDING TRAINING: Complete and submit this form to
(1) the Librarians' Guild for approval, (2) the Library Department's Personnel
Division for approval, then (3) to your Department Training Coordinator who will
forward it to the Employee Development Section Personnel Department, Room 380 -
Personnel Department Building, Stop No. 391 for final approval and processing.
3. Attach brochure with training description.
City Employee I.D. Number:
Name
Class Title
Department Bureau/Division
Work Address
Phone Number
Mail Stop
Home Address
City
Zip Code
Title of Training
Program Sponsor
Sponsor's Address
Location of Training
Date(s)
Briefly describe how the training will benefit you and the City.
Registration Fee $
Librarians' Guild President APPROVED BY:
Department Head or Designee APPROVED BY:
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT ACTION Funds Available: Yes ? No ?
Approved by:_____________________________________

VERIFICATION OF PAYMENT AND AFFIDAVIT OF ATTENDANCE
REQUIRED FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Comments:

Fred Pryor Single Location Event Seminar/ So Cal
(In a search, event schedule only avail. Through March)
ANAHEIM, CA
The Management Conference Event # 53630
Start 03/15/2007
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
CLARION HOTEL ANAHEIM RESORT
616 CONVENTION WAY MAP U.S.A.
$195.00; For groups of 5 or more, $185.00 Multiple Event Location Seminars/So Cal

ANAHEIM, CA
H/T Deal With Unacceptable Employee Behavior
Event # 53581
Start 03/22/2007
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
CLARION HOTEL ANAHEIM RESORT
616 CONVENTION WAY MAP U.S.A.
$149.00; For groups of 5 or more, $139.00

BURBANK, CA
H/T Deal With Unacceptable Employee Behavior
Event # 53582
Start 03/23/2007
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
HILTON HOTEL BURBANK AIRPORT
2500 HOLLYWOOD WAY MAP U.S.A.
$149.00; For groups of 5 or more, $139.00

IMS Online
(In an online search, list of year events avail, these were the only
applicable events/ Los Angeles)

May 24, 2007
The Power of a Positive Attitude How to Create Your Own Success
This high-energy program will help all levels of management attain
improvements in attitude, communication, health, goal setting, time
management, and successful daily living. Attending this session will help
you eliminate self-defeating behavior and improve your self-confidence
through positive, success-generating habits, resulting in greater achievement
and a more rewarding life.

National Seminars Training
How to Motivate, Manage and Lead a Team 3/12/2007
Conducting Employee Performance Evaluations 03/14/2007
How to Handle Conflict and Confrontation 03/15/2007
The Ultimate Supervisor's Workshop 03/19/2007 03/20/2007
Strengthening Your People Skills in the Workplace 04/18/2007
How to Handle Conflict and Confrontation 03/13/2007
Conducting Employee Performance Evaluations 03/16/2007
The Ultimate Supervisor's Workshop 03/21/2007 03/22/2007

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CITY OF LOS ANGELES - PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
PD-EDS/MOU6/16-1/07 Request for Reimbursement Training

1. This request is made in accordance with Article 55 of Memoranda of
Understanding No. 6 & 16 - Librarians' Guild (AFSCME).
2. PRIOR TO ATTENDING TRAINING: Complete and submit this form to
(1) the Librarians' Guild for approval, (2) the Library Department's Personnel
Division for approval, then (3) to your Department Training Coordinator who
will forward it to the Employee Development Section Personnel Department,
Room 380 - Personnel Department Building, Stop No. 391 for final approval
and processing.
3. Attach brochure with training description.
City Employee I.D. Number:
Name
Class Title
Department Bureau/Division
Work Address
Phone Number
Mail Stop
Home Address
City
Zip Code
Title of Training Program
Sponsor
Sponsor's Address
Location of Training
Date(s)
Briefly describe how the training will benefit you and the City.
Registration Fee $
Librarians' Guild President APPROVED BY:
Department Head or Designee APPROVED BY:
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT ACTION Funds Available: Yes ? No ?
Approved by:_____________________________________
VERIFICATION OF PAYMENT AND AFFIDAVIT OF
ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Comments:______________________________________________


E-MAIL BROADCAST 3 OF MARCH 2, 2007
Subject: Training letters - another try

These are the letters that should have been attached. (is this more
annoying for you or for me?? sorry.)

Roy


E-MAIL BROADCAST 2 OF MARCH 2, 2007
Subject: NEGOTIATIONS SURVEY - IMPORTANT

Dear Guild Members, The COALITION OF CITY UNIONS, in
which AFSCME and the Librarians' Guild are major participants, has
created a survey that has been sent to members' homes this week. It is
VERY IMPORTANT to spend the few minutes to complete it so that
the Coalition will have your input and so that the Guild will also know
what our members are concerned about in the upcoming negotiations.
It is a noticeable goldenrod colored four page document. There is postage
paid envelope so that it may be easily returned. This is a major opportunity
to express your interests and negotiations goals.

Thank you,
Roy Stone


E-MAIL BROADCAST 1 OF MARCH 2, 2007
Subject: Training Information - second try

For those who could not open the TRAINING CLASSES INFORMATION
the first time, here is another try. Soon it will be added to the Guild website so
you can just have a link to it; we will send that information out when it is set up.
But please reply to this if it does NOT open for you so we can get you the
information another way.

Roy


E-MAIL BROADCAST OF MARCH 1, 2007
Subject: URGENT - Librarians' Guild Training Opportunities

Dear Guild Members,

The Librarians' Guild has negotiated funds to be used for training for both
Rank and File and Supervisory Librarians. The following attachments
include the information and forms that are necessary for you to participate
in these training opportunities. As other training courses become available
for April, May and June, a follow-up email will be sent to you. You will need
to download and print the four attachments. 1. The agreement; 2. The Request
for Reimbursement form, use this form to request attendance and approval by
Management and the Guild; 3. The current list of available classes; (additional
training courses will be sent in a follow-up email); 4. The Affadavit of Attendance
form. Please review the list of classes and discuss your selections and your
schedule with your supervisor. The Guild also negotiated additional funds for
substitute time to be made available for training. It is important to make your
plans as soon as possible and begin the process by forwarding the completed
Request for Reimbursement forms to Roy Stone at the Fairfax Branch as soon
as possible. These classes are currently open to all Librarians, including those
who are not Guild members.

Roy Stone 


E-MAIL BROADCAST OF FEBRUARY 22, 2007
Subject: MEMBERSHIP MEETING

MEMBERSHIP MEETING

FRIDAY      FEBRUARY  23

7:30 p.m.  (dinner after 6:00)


AFSCME Headquarters
514 Shatto Place

Directions:
Shatto is one block East of Vermont and 1/2 block North
of 6th Street...Parking is available under the building
and on the street...
enter the lobby from the parking lot side and take the
elevator to the 3rd Floor and follow the hallway to the
large meeting room on the southeast side of the building.

213-703-7100 (staff)


E-MAIL BROADCAST 2 OF FEBRUARY 21, 2007
Subject: Update - again

Many people were not able to open the attachment, so I am
copying it below and sending it as an attachment again.
The February Update (MS Word format)  is attached


    LIBRARIANS'   GUILD   UPDATE

Prepared by Roy Stone and Verdel Flores
PLEASE POST FOR ALL LIBRARIANS IN YOUR AGENCY


Membership Meeting

Friday,  February 23,  7:30 p.m.

AFSCME Headquarters
514 Shatto Place, 3rd Floor
213-703-7100 (staff)

New and Improved Guild Meetings
New Meeting Policies
Meetings start promptly at 7:30pm and end promptly at 9:30pm
Childcare and dinner are provided

AGENDA:
Dinner    6:30 p.m.
Meeting  7:30 p.m.
•    Negotiations
•    Coalition of City unions
•    Extended Hours
•    Transfer Opportunities
•    Keys
•    Board of Library commissioners

Bring a member! Bring a new member! Bring NEW STAFF! Bring
a retired member!
Carpool, it’s more fun!
Interns and Student Librarians are always welcome
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2007-2010 MOU Negotiation Planning Committee
A dedicated team has been steadily meeting over the past few
months to discuss, ponder, write and rewrite the various
negotiating items that members have submitted to the team.
These planning meetings are extremely important to ensure that
the team has the background documents and supporting statistics
needed to help the negotiations process run smoothly once the
City and the Library Department staffs become involved.

All members are encouraged to continue to send their ideas and
suggestions to the Guild’s email.  Currently the Committee is
investigating salaries of comparably sized institutions as well
as libraries in Southern and Northern California taking into
account cost-of-living adjustments. Other topics include health
and safety issues and bonus issues.
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Leadership Training
AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees) District Council 36, is holding a leadership training
on Saturday, February 24 from 10:00-4:00 p.m., 514 Shatto Place,
CA 90020. All current board members and anyone interested in becoming
a board member are invited to attend. This is a free training. A
continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. RSVP to the Guild
at librariansguild@hotmail.com and to Diane at Council 36
diane@afscme36.org.
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Senior and Principal Exams – Workshops
We have been informed that the Senior Librarian exam filing opens on
March 17th, and the Principal Librarian exam opens on March 30th.
The workshops will be held near the end of March.  Check the emails
for more information.
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Professional Concerns Committee
The survey is coming, the survey is coming!! All librarians employed
by the City for less than 7 years are encouraged to participate in
this survey.  It is an online survey developed by the Committee and a
consultant from UCLA.  The purpose of the survey is to create a dynamic
union with participation from all segments of the membership, determine
the usefulness of the Guild to newer members, to revitalize the Guild
and to gauge the importance of the Guild to new members, what we can
do better to encourage more participation from new librarians, etc.
Stewards, Executive Board members and Guild members have made special
branch visits to new librarians to make introductions to the Guild,
talk about the survey, and distribute Guild brochures.

The Professional Concerns Committee is chaired by Sue Oppenheimer,
Adult-Playa Vista.  If you have a concern you wish the Committee to
discuss, please email Sue at soppenh@lapl.org. An agenda will be sent
to you.

Next meeting: March 11th, 10:00 a.m., Sunday brunch, Fairfax Branch.
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Steward’s Orientation Meeting
All supervisory and rank-and-file stewards are invited to a special
Guild orientation/training meeting. There will be a special program
at this dinner meeting planned for Friday, March 16th at 7:00pm.
The dinner meeting will be at Taix Restaurant, 1911 Sunset Blvd,
Los Angeles, 90026, 213-484-1265
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Health, Safety and Welfare Committee
The Committee has set the meeting calendar for 2007.  All meetings
are held on Thursdays at Central Library, 4th floor, with the Business
Manager and Director of Human Resources.  The Committee is currently
conducting a workstation assessment survey.  If you want your workstation
evaluated contact the Guild at librariansguild@hotmail.com.

The Chair of the Committee is Alicia Randolph. Please email Alicia at
arandol@lapl.org if you are interested in attending a meeting.
Mar 15        April 12    May 10    June 14    July 19
Aug 16        Sep 13        Oct 11        Nov 15        Dec 13
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“Stump the Librarian”
Thank you to Wendy McPherson (Echo Park - YA) for the following
submission:
•    8-yr-old: Do you have this movie? The second word is “Bright.”
•    Librarian: Do you know the whole name of the movie?
•    8-yr-old: No, but the second word is “bright.” I think it’s two
words.
•    Librarian: Do you know the names of any of the actors in the movie?
•    8-yr-old: No, but I think it sounds something like “Coral Bright.”
•    Librarian: Do you know anything about what the movie is about?
•    8-yr-old: No, but it looks like that movie, “The Nightmare before
Christmas.”

Congratulations to the following brave souls who attempted an answer to
this question and won a chocolate bar…Sara Adler- MTwain; Donna Atmur-
Harbor; Beth Hardy- Porter Ranch; Corinda Humphrey- JSerra; Beth Tarr
Gallego-Valley Plaza; Theresa Webster, Teen’Scape

Have a question you would like to share? Submit your question to
librariansguild@hotmail.com
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Quote of the Month
“Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future.”
Ray Bradbury, American author, library speaker and patron
What an awesome job we have as guides to that past and future!
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Union Members Threatened At Library of Congress
The Library of Congress Professional Guild has been directed by
Administration to provide the names of employees who contact the Guild
for any reason. The Guild sees this as a threat to the right of employees
to contact Guild officers or stewards without permission of library
administration. The Guild has asked other Guilds to support them in
their efforts to prevent Administration from requiring this information. The
letter below can be copied and sent in an email or faxed or mailed to
the Library of Congress Professional Guild.

Dear Dr. James Billington, Librarian of Congress:
As the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and as the research
arm of the U.S. Congress, the Library of Congress should embody the values
of pluralism and democracy.  Employees who participate in labor
organizations, or who -- as officers or stewards -- assist their colleagues
in the workplace, should have the right to do so without fear of penalty or
reprisal.

_________________________________________________Signature
Send to:
Library of Congress Professional Guild  www.guild2910.org
LM G-41, Mailstop 9994 guild@loc.gov
Washington, DC  20540
FAX 202-707-1873

Please cut and paste this statement and send it to our email address.
You may also fax it us or send us a letter.
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Sunshine Committee
Congratulations wishes: Hilary Smith (West Valley) and her husband
on(1) the birth of their granddaughter, Reagan Michelle Woods on Sept 29
weighing 8 lbs, 1 oz. and (2) the engagement of their daughter, Jamie,
to Will Krings on Christmas Eve
David Brenner (InfoNow) for his father, Saul Brenner, on winning the
Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Policial Science Association,
Law and Courts Section;
Retirement wishes-for fun and good times to:
Michaela Johnson (Sherman Oaks) in February.
Rosalie Preston (Vernon) in January.
Lyn Gillson (Robertson) in March.
Please call or email Emma Roublow (San Pedro – Young Adult) to let the
Guild know of important events in your life or the lives of your co-workers.
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Upcoming Guild Meetings
Executive Board:
Thurs. Mar 8, Apr 12 at 7:15 p.m. at AFSCME Council 36, 514 Shatto
Place, 3rd floor. Complimentary dinner served from 6:30 p.m. All members are
welcome to attend. Call an Executive Board member or e-mail the Guild
for parking instructions.

Membership Meeting:
Fri. Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. at the AFSCME Council 36 Headquarters, 514
Shatto Place, 3rd floor. Catered dinner served from 6:30 p.m.
Sun. Mar. 18, 10:30 a.m. at a restaurant not yet located
Catered brunch served at 10:0 a.m.
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2007 – Calendar of Guild Meetings

February 23, Friday – Membership Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

March 8 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters
March 18, Sunday Brunch – Membership Meeting – Location Restaurant

April 12 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters
April 20, Friday – Membership Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

May 10 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters
May 20, Sunday Brunch – Membership Meeting – Restaurant

June 14 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters
June 16, Saturday – Membership Meeting – Edendale

July 12 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters
July 21, Saturday – Membership Meeting – Palms Rancho

August 9 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters
August 19, Sunday – Family Picnic

September 6 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters
September 16, Sunday Brunch – Membership Meeting – Restaurant

October 11– Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters
October 19, Friday – Membership Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

November 8 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters
November 17, Saturday – Membership Meeting – Pio Pico

December 13 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters
December 16, Sunday – Membership Meeting/Holiday Party – Restaurant
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8th Annual UCLA Night with the Dodgers
Date: Friday, April 13, 2007
Game: San Diego Padres
Promotion: Free baseball cap night
Tickets: $8.00
Who: Everyone – including alumni, students, friends, faculty, staff,
significant others, family
Send an email to sla@ucla.edu including how many tickets you want and
how you intend to pay. Tickets are limited and are first-come,
first-served.
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Executive Board and Stewards
President, Roy Stone, Fairfax
Executive Vice-President, Verdel Flores, Mar Vista
Recording Secretary, Ruth Seid, East Valley
Secretary-Treasurer, Robert Thornhill, Science
Vice-President Education and Training, Madeleine Kerr, Robertson
Vice-President Political Action, Ivan Corpeno-Chavez, Lincoln Heights
Vice-President Professional Concerns, Sue Oppenheimer, Playa Vista
Vice-President Programs, Teresa Mons, Mar Vista
Health, Safety and Welfare Chair, Alicia Randolph, J.C Fremont
Membership Chair, Theresa Webster, Teen’Scape
Communicator Editor, Sheila Nash, Art & Music
Chief Supervisory Steward, Judy Donovan, Edendale
•    Central Library & DWP –  Dan Dupill, Art & Music
•    Central/Southern Area & Northeast Area – Camille Carter, Vermont Sq.
•    East Valley Area & West Valley Area – Selena Terrazas,
Sunland-Tujunga
•    Hollywood Area & Western Area – Chris Metro, Memorial
Chief Rank-&-File Steward, Roberta Frye, Westchester
•    Central Library & DWP – Marilyn Smithson, Science
•    Central/Southern Area – vacant
•    East Valley Area – Jose Galvan, Pacoima
•    Hollywood Area – Adele Wallace, J.C. Fremont
•    Northeast Area – Patsy Tuck, Eagle Rock
•    West Valley Area – Gail Furci, Canoga Park
•    Western Area – Kelly Tyler, Westwood

Trustees, Joyce Purcell (05-07), Robert Anderson (06-08), vacant
(07-09)


E-MAIL BROADCAST OF FEBRUARY 21, 2007
Subject: UPDATE - FEBRUARY

PLEASE POST AND SHARE WITH CO-WORKERS.
The February Update (MS Word format)  is attached


E-MAIL BROADCAST OF FEBRUARY 15, 2007
Subject: Ergonomic Workstation Study

Second Request...
The Guild has received only 8 responses from the first email so
we are resending this request.
 
 
In the current MOU/contract the City has agreed to spend up to
$20,000 (this is the total for both the Rank and File and the
Supervisory MOU) for a LIBRARY WORKSTATION ASSESSMENT
STUDY, which needs to happen as soon as possible. Since this is not
enough money to study every workstation in every agency the Health, Safety
and Welfare Committee will determine the facilities to be studied and
will review the recommendations of the study.
 
Therefore, if you believe that your workstation(s) either in the
workroom or reference desk is not ergonomically correct and makes it
difficult to accomplish your work or hinders your ability to provide
reference service or is in the process of, or has already caused you
physical problems...then please reply to this email with the following
information:
 
1. Your name (which will be confidential, but we may need to ask you
some questions)
 
2. The name of your agency (branch or department/work unit)
 
3. Which workstations or areas are problems; and a thorough description
of the problem
 
4. If the problem has been reported and any action that has been taken to
resolve the problem
 
5. Please submit the above information by reply to this email by February 22
(Written statements can be delivered to the union meeting on Friday, February 23
at the Council 36 headquarters)
 
Clerical staff areas have been studied by Local 3090


E-MAIL BROADCAST OF FEBRUARY 6, 2007
Subject: Board of Library Commissioners - Feb 8,
FINES AND FEES, Strategic Plan

The next Board of Library Commissioners meeting is
Thursday, February 8, at Central Library.  Reminder- the
Guild will pay for lost time and mileage and parking for
librarians who are able to attend; be sure that your schedule
permits and that your supervisor approves your schedule change.

The subjects for this meeting include:

1. The Fines and Fees Schedule-  This is just a few of the
increases that will not benefit the patron or ability to provide
public service:  Photocopies and printouts increased to .25 cents;
the new charge of $1.00 for holds not picked up; Unique fee increased
to $15.00; lost library cards $2.00.  This is the ONLY PUBLIC HEARING
on this very important subject, therefore it is the time for you and
your Friends groups to write and call the Commissioners to express
concerns and comments.

2. The Strategic Plan- the concerns of the Librarians’ Guild were
discussed with Library Management and we were assured that the goals
were both reachable and reasonable.  In addition, they had made some
changes to the plan based on our presentation at the last meeting.


E-MAIL BROADCAST 3 OF JANUARY 22, 2007
Subject:


E-MAIL BROADCAST 2 OF JANUARY 22, 2007
Subject: Guild Ergonomic Study-IMPORTANT

The attachment is the same as what follows:

In the current MOU/contract the City has agreed to spend up to
$20,000(this is the total for both Rank and File and the Supervisory
MOU) for a LIBRARY WORKSTATION ASSESSMENT STUDY, which needs to happen
as soon as possible. 

Since this is not enough money to study every workstation in every
agency the Health and Safety Committee will determine the facilities
to be studied and will review the recommendations of the study.

Therefore, if you believe that your workstation(s) either in the
workroom or reference desk is not ergonomically correct and makes it
difficult to accomplish your work or hinders your ability to provide
reference service or is in the process of, or has already caused you
physical problems.....then please reply to this email with the
following information:

1.  Your name (which will be confidential, but we may need to ask you
some questions)

2.  The name of your agency(branch or department/work unit)

3.  Which workstations or areas are problems; and a thorough
description of the problem.

4.  If the problem has been reported and any action has been taken to
resolve it.

5.  Please submit the above information by reply to this email by
January 31.  (Written statements can be delivered to the union meeting
on Saturday, January 27 at the Studio City Branch.)

(Clerical staff areas have been studied by Local 3090)


E-MAIL BROADCAST 1 OF JANUARY 22, 2007
Subject: January UPDATE Newletter

The January Update (MS Word format)  is attached

Prepared by Roy Stone and Verdel Flores

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PLEASE POST FOR ALL LIBRARIANS IN YOUR AGENCY

Saturday January 27
7:30 p.m.                             
Membership Meeting

Studio City Branch
12511 Moorpark Street
818-755-7881 (staff)



New and Improved Guild Meetings
New Meeting Policies
Meetings start promptly at 7:30 pm and end promptly at 9:30 pm
Childcare and dinner are provided

 

AFSCME Local 2626
Librarians’ Guild Membership Meeting


AGENDA:

Dinner    6:30 p.m.
Meeting  7:30 p.m.
·        Workforce Housing
·        Negotiations
·        Strategic Plan
·        U.S. Labor Against the War
 

Bring a member! Bring a new member! Bring NEW STAFF!
Bring a retired member!

Carpool, it’s more fun!

Interns and Student Librarians are always welcome
 

Friday February 23
7:30 p.m.
Membership Meeting
 

AFSCME Headquarters
514 Shatto Place, 3rd Floor
213-703-7100 (staff)


Why don’t I get the UPDATE?

If you’re reading this than you already know you get the UPDATE
but you might be wondering why your co-workers and friends are
the last to learn about Guild business and never seem to know
about the UPDATE.  It is up to all of us to ask our co-workers
if they see the Update and get the Communicator and ask them to
email the Guild with their email address.

The UPDATE is the Guild’s monthly newsletter for members only. It
is distributed by email to all dues paying members. In order to
join the Guild, a librarian must first pass probation. The city
requires that a green membership card be completed by the librarian
and submitted to the Guild’s membership chair. The chair updates
the Guild’s files and submits the card to the City Controller. Once
the Guild’s files are updated with your name, address and email
(preferably a non-LAPL email) the monthly UPDATE will be emailed and
the quarterly COMMUNICATOR will be sent to your home.

 

Agency shop fees are automatically deducted from every paycheck
because you are a part of the bargaining unit and are eligible for
all benefits provided in the Guild negotiated contract (MOU – Memorandum
of Understanding) with the City. Voluntary membership dues begin when
you fill out a green “Authorization for Payroll Deduction” card. You
then become a “member in good standing” of the Guild and enjoy benefits

    * Right to vote on Guild business
    * Right to have input on the contract
    * Right to vote on the contract
    * Right to train and function as a Guild Steward
    * Right to participate in training classes, workshops,
    conferences, etc.

 

Agency shop fees and membership dues are the same, 1% of your gross
monthly salary. Why pay the same amount and not receive the additional
benefits?
 

If you know someone who has passed probation but are not on the email
list for the UPDATE, have them contact Theresa Webster, Membership
Chair, twebster@lapl.org. She’ll get them signed up! And THANKS!
for increasing our strengths.

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2007-2010 MOU Negotiation Planning Committee


A dedicated team has been steadily meeting over the past few months to
discuss, ponder, write and rewrite the various negotiating items that
members have submitted to the team. These planning meetings are extremely
important to ensure that the team has the background documents and
supporting statistics needed to help the negotiations process run
smoothly once the City and the Library Department staffs become
involved.

 

All members are encouraged to continue to send their ideas and
suggestions to the Guild’s email.  Currently the Committee is
investigating salaries of comparably sized institutions as well as
libraries in Southern and Northern California taking into account
cost-of-living adjustments. Other topics include health and safety
issues and night-time differential.

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Grievance Handling Skills Training
 

The Labor Center at Trade Tech is offering a two day class, Sat.
Feb. 10 and Sun. Feb. 11 from 8:30 – 4:30 by Lou Zigman. If you are
interested in attending these classes contact the Guild and Trade
Tech 213-763-7000 for registration information.

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Negotiations Skills Training


The Labor Center at Trade Tech is offering a two day class, Sat.
Jan. 27 and Sat. Feb. 3 from 8:30 – 4:30 by June McMahon. If you are
interested in attending these classes contact the Guild and Trade
Tech 213-763-7000 for registration information.

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Steward’s Training

AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)
District Council 36, is holding a steward training on Saturday,
February 3, 2007 from 10:00-4:00 p.m., 514 Shatto Place, CA 90020.
All current stewards and anyone interested in becoming a steward are
invited to attend. This is a free training. A continental breakfast
and lunch will be provided. RSVP to the Guild at
librariansguild@hotmail.com and to Diane at Council 36
diane@afscme36.org.
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Leadership Training
 
AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)
District Council 36, is holding a leadership training on Saturday,
February 10 and Saturday February 24, 2007 from 10:00-4:00 p.m.,
514 Shatto Place, CA 90020. All current board members and anyone
interested in becoming a board member are invited to attend. This is
a free training. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
RSVP to the Guild at librariansguild@hotmail.com and to Diane at
Council 36 diane@afscme36.org.
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Senior and Principal Exams – Workshops


The Guild will once again be offering its members the opportunity to
participate in an interviewing skills workshops and mock interview
training classes.

The senior exam is scheduled for February and the principal exam is
scheduled for March. Check your email for a special flyer from the
Guild announcing the workshops and training classes.

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Alumni News


The UCLA Information Science Mentor/Alumni mixer will be held
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at GSEIS 2nd floo
Salon, GSEIS Building. The mixer is open to new mentors, mentees
and alumni interested in meeting current students. RSVP to
rsvp@gseis.ucla.edu or contact Mary Menzel at 310-206-2464 or
mmenzel@ucla.edu.

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Professional Concerns Committee
 
The survey is coming, the survey is coming!! All librarians employed
by the City for less than 7 years are encouraged to participate in
this survey.  It is an online survey developed by the Committee and
a consultant from UCLA.  The purpose of the survey is to create a
dynamic union with participation from all segments of the membership,
determine the usefulness of the Guild to newer members, to revitalize
the Guild and to gauge the importance of the Guild to new members,
what we can do better to encourage more participation from new
librarians, etc.  Stewards, board members and Guild members will be
making special branch visits to new librarians to make introductions
to the Guild, talk about the survey, and distribute Guild brochures.

 
The Professional Concerns Committee is chaired by Sue Oppenheimer,
Adult-Playa Vista.

If you have a concern you wish the Committee to discuss, please email
Sue at soppenh@lapl.org. An agenda will be sent to you.     
Next meeting: March 11th, 10:00 a.m., Sunday brunch, Fairfax Branch.

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Steward’s Orientation Meeting
 
All supervisory and rank-and-file stewards are invited to a special
Guild orientation meeting. There will be a special program at this
dinner meeting planned for Friday, March 9th at 7:00pm. The location
will be confirmed shortly and stewards will be receiving a confirming
email.
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Health, Safety and Welfare Committee


The Committee has set the meeting calendar for 2007.  All meetings are
held on Thursdays at Central Library, 4th floor, with the Business
Manager and Director of Human Resources. The Chair of the Committee
is Alicia Randolph. Please email Alicia at arandol@lapl.org if you
are interested in attending a meeting.

Feb 15          Mar 15             April 12           May 10

June 14        July 19            Aug 16             Sep 13

Oct 11            Nov 15             Dec 13

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Paycheck Questions??

 

Does your paycheck stump you? Can’t quite figure out how Payroll adds,
multiplies and subtracts? Think that the problem just might be that
fractions class you missed in 4th grade?  You can do your own
investigation and see the salary charts for yourself


You should check out the City Administrative Officer website.

    * www.lapl.org
    * at the bottom of the page click on City of Los Angeles link
    * at the bottom of the page click on Departments and Bureaus
    * click on City Administrative Officer link
    * on the right side of the page click on City/Labor Memoranda
    of Understanding
    * Rank-and-File librarians click on MOU #06 Librarians 7/04 – 6/07
    * 2007 salary schedules begin on page 71
    * Supervisory librarians click on MOU #16 Supervisory Librarians
    7/04 – 6/07
    * 2007 salary schedules begin on page 69

 

Still having a problem, make a stop at the payroll section the next
time you’re at Central. Bring a recent paycheck stub and plan to stop
by early in the day.

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“Stump the Librarian” is Back!

 

Thank you to Wendy McPherson (Echo Park - YA) for the following
submission:

 

* 8-yr-old: Do you have this movie? The second word is “Bright.”
* Librarian: Do you know the whole name of the movie?
* 8-yr-old: No, but the second word is “bright.” I think it’s two words.
* Librarian: Do you know the names of any of the actors in the movie?
* 8-yr-old: No, but I think it sounds something like “Coral Bright.”
* Librarian: Do you know anything about what the movie is about?
* 8-yr-old: No, but it looks like that movie, “The Nightmare before Christmas.”

 

If you think you know the answer, send an email to the Guild,
librariansguild@hotmail.com. There will be a drawing from all the submitted answers
at the January membership meeting.

 

Three brave souls have submitted answers to this stumper. Go ahead, take a guess!
You could just end up winning a chocolate bar.

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Support Our Soldiers who are challenging the Iraq War

Rally planned for Sat. Feb. 3 at 4pm, NW corner Second St & San Pedro St with a march to
a program at 505 E. 3rd St at Central Ave to support Lt. Ehren Watada and Spc. Agustin
Aguayo. Call 213-680-3484 for more info.

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Quote of the Month

 

“Free Yourself from Emotional Traps at Work”

“Taking control of your own response to situations and personalities will leave you empowered
and better able to handle most any situation.”

Kate Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com, Editor

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Sunshine Committee

 

Congratulations wishes: Peter Mann (Van Nuys) recipient of the N.Y. Times Librarian of the
Year Award;

Maura Large (San Pedro) and her husband on the arrival of their baby girl, Penelope Samantha,
who arrived Dec 1st weighing 6lbs, 10ozs.

Get well  wishes: Mona Gilbert (Van Nuys)

Welcome back wishes: Gail Furci (Canoga Park)

Condolences: Mary Jean Carroll (Sci & Tech) on the passing of her brother;

the partner and family of Ed Armstrong (Business) on his passing;

the family of Sally Dumaux (retired) on her passing

Please call or email Emma Roublow (San Pedro – Young Adult) to let the Guild know of important
events in your life or the lives of your co-workers.

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Upcoming Guild Meetings
 
Executive Board:

Thurs. Feb 8, Mar 8 at 7:15 p.m. at AFSCME Council 36, 514 Shatto Place, 3rd floor.
Complimentary dinner served from 6:30 p.m. All members are welcome to attend. Call an
Executive Board member or e-mail the Guild for parking instructions.

 

Membership Meeting:

Sat. Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. at the STUDIO CITY Branch, 12511 Moorpark St.

Catered dinner served from 6:30 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. at the AFSCME Council 36 Headquarters, 514 Shatto Place, 3rd floor.
Catered dinner served from 6:30 p.m.

 

 

2007 – Calendar of Guild Meetings

 

January 27, Saturday – Membership Meeting – Studio City

 

February 8 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

February 23, Friday – Membership Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

 

March 8 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

March 18, Sunday Brunch – Membership Meeting – Restaurant

 

April 12 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

April 20, Friday – Membership Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

 

May 10 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

May 20, Sunday Brunch – Membership Meeting – Restaurant

 

June 14 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

June 16, Saturday – Membership Meeting – Edendale

 

July 12 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

July 21, Saturday – Membership Meeting – Palms Rancho

 

August 9 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

August 19, Sunday – Family Picnic

 

September 6 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

September 16, Sunday Brunch – Membership Meeting – Restaurant

 

October 11– Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

October 19, Friday – Membership Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

 

November 8 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters

November 17, Saturday – Membership Meeting – Pio Pico

 

December 13 – Executive Board Meeting – AFSCME Headquarters
December 16, Sunday – Membership Meeting/Holiday Party – Restaurant

Executive Board and Stewards

President, Roy Stone, Fairfax

Executive Vice-President, Verdel Flores, Mar Vista

Recording Secretary, Ruth Seid, East Valley

Secretary-Treasurer, Robert Thornhill, Science

Vice-President Education and Training, Madeleine Kerr, Robertson

Vice-President Political Action, Ivan Corpeno-Chavez, Lincoln Heights

Vice-President Professional Concerns, Sue Oppenheimer, Playa Vista

Vice-President Programs, Tere Mons, Mar Vista

Health, Safety and Welfare Chair, Alicia Randolph, J.C Fremont

Membership Chair, Theresa Webster, Teen’Scape

Communicator Editor, Sheila Nash, Art & Music

Chief Supervisory Steward, Judy Donovan, Edendale

·        Central Library & DWP –  Dan Dupill, Art & Music

·        Central/Southern Area & Northeast Area – Camille Carter, Vermont

·        East Valley Area & West Valley Area – Selena Terrazas, Sunland-Tujunga

·        Hollywood Area & Western Area – Chris Metro, Memorial

Chief Rank-&-File Steward, Roberta Frye, Westchester 

·        Central Library & DWP – Marilyn Smithson, Science

·        Central/Southern Area – vacant

·        East Valley Area – Jose Galvan, Pacoima

·        Hollywood Area – Adele Wallace, J.C. Fremont

·        Northeast Area – Patsy Tuck, Eagle Rock

·        West Valley Area – Gail Furci, Canoga Park

·        Western Area – Kelly Tyler, Westwood

 

Trustees, Joyce Purcell (05-07), Robert Anderson (06-08), vacant (07-09)




E-MAIL BROADCAST OF JANUARY 18, 2007
Subject: PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS MEETING BRUNCH

The PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS MEETING is this SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 at
10:00a.m. at the Fairfax Branch Library.  New members are invited.
Come and express your concerns and ideas.


Please rsvp by replying to this email so we can provide sufficient
food.
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