ACTive ALIA

ACTive ALIA Meeting, 11 July 2001

The meeting opened at 5:30pm.

1. Ann Millar gave an interesting presentation on the compiling of The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. She really made the senators come to life with fascinating stories about their lives and how they became senators. Volume 1 was officially launched last November and would be a valuable resource for any library.
   
   
2. In attendance: Helen Roberts (president), Jan Gordon (immediate past president), Julie Ward (secretary), Julie Philips, Margaret Drury, Jeremy Hodes, Margaret Shaw, Kylie Moloney, George Miller.
   
   
3. Apologies: Roxanne Missingham, Glenis Matheson, Jeanette Regan, Peter Judge, Beth Clary, Marion Boyd.
   
   
4. The president welcomed those present to the meeting.
   
   
5. Minutes of the last meeting:
   The minutes from the meeting of 13 June 2001 were accepted with a couple of minor spelling corrections.
   
   
6. Reports:
   • President's report: Helen reported that she has written a letter to ALIA about the lack of consultation for the new fee structures. The Copyright Committee met recently. She has received a query about the mentoring program from a member. There have been discussions on the mentoring program situation. Helen reported that Roxanne had suggested a sub-committee of ACTive ALIA should be formed for the program. Jan will hold further discussions with Roxanne.
   • Treasurer's report: Helen reported that the Group might have a new treasurer soon.
   • Secretary's report: Julie W reported that she had received an e-mail from Sandra Reid who was seeking an appropriate function for the Innovation of the Year Award 2001. Sandra requested that the presentation be made at the midwinter dinner. A discussion followed on who would pay for the recipients to attend the dinner. It was decided that the Group is happy to have them attend the midwinter dinner and award night if their costs for the evening are covered.
   • Reports from Groups:
     Technicians: Margaret D reported that Beth sent her apologies as she is in Newcastle. The Technicians held their AGM last week. They will be holding a coffee morning soon to meet other technicians who are going to the Technicians Conference. Competition finalised and Roxanne adjudicated. Aska Moir won the student entry for the competition. Thanks to Branch for paying for the registrations. Our thoughts are with Ursula Macdermott and her ill husband, Hugh. Flyers have been distributed for the Christmas in July dinner.
   • Specials: ARLIS/ANZ: Margaret Shaw reported they had been on a Monet tour, had visited the new AIATSIS library and are planning a visit to the new exhibition at the War Memorial.
   • APSIG: George reported for Jeanette Regan who sent her apologies. Jeanette is a member of the International Relations Committee who have met a couple of times. A program should be up and running by the end of the year. There will be a lunchtime talk by Professor Subbiah Arunachalam at the Blue Elephant Indian Restaurant on Monday 23 July. There will be an informal APSIG meeting during the 9th ALIA Special Law and Health Conference in Melbourne.
   
   
   
7. General business:
   
   
8. Future activities: Midwinter dinner: There was a discussion on dinner menus, awards, possible photographers and entertainment.

The meeting closed at 8:15pm.