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Jan. - June 2000 Volume 21 Number 1-2
Letter from the
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Kim
Granath
Happy Spring! It's hard to believe that May is here and summer is just around the corner. We survived the Y2K hoopla, but now we're coping with some nasty viruses. I hope none of you were bitten by the "Love Bug" or one of its equally nasty cousins!
First, some good news--the annual meeting in Seattle last October gave us a big financial shot in the arm that we really needed. Thanks to all of you who attended, and more thanks to Chris Beahler and Sarah Safranek for putting together a terrific conference. Our finances may look great now, but in reality this chapter spends more money than it takes in each year. That's a trend that was a major concern for the board at this year's spring meeting. We're not alone either--other MLA chapters are struggling with this issue too. To get us moving in the right direction, the board designated a task force to make recommendations for keeping our chapter financially viable for the future. We believe that making some sound decisions now will keep us active for many years to come.
More good news--I've been checking other chapters' Web sites, and I must say that PNC's site is one of the best! Our site is easy to navigate, we provide lots of information, plus we make our newsletter available. To those of you who post information on the Web site, keep up the great work! Committee chairs remember that we want your committee information on our Web site too. If you're interested in getting committee information on our site please contact Emily Hull (PNC Webmaster) or any board member. We'd love to see even more information added to our site. If you have suggestions about other items you want to see on our Web site please let us know.
Our Web site is a great way for communicating with our geographically diverse membership, but to be most effective this chapter still needs People Power. Please consider serving as a PNC officer or committee chair. It's lots of fun (really!), and it's a great way to meet and work with people in our region. If you're interested please contact any board member. For you newcomers out there, we'd love to see new faces involved too!
I'm looking into my crystal ball and see travel plans to Alaska are in the future for many of us! Your calendars should be marked for September 16-20. Kathy Murray and her crew are working on a great conference. The 2000 conference will be PNC's 40th! Let's celebrate!
Have a great spring and summer everyone!
From the Editor
Please accept my most my most sincere apologies for the lateness of this issue. Loretta Andress and I have been just about ready to put this issue out for some time. Kim sent in her column in late March and then it sat while I spend a glorious month in Australia. In addition, Northwest Notes is taking a back seat to planning for the September chapter meeting. The next issue will be distributed in August. Please send your news or articles by August 21st.
kathy murray