Meeting minutes

2 April 2003. The TL Roberston Library, Curtin University of Technology

Meeting opened: 5:50pm

Present: Judy Smith, Claire Stokes, Ann Wilkins, Susan Fordham, Thelma Allen, Sandra Wilson, Michela Shepherdson, Karen Shackleton, Jill Watson

Apologies: Judy Allan, Jean Broomhall, S Willett, Lothar Retzalaff

Previous Minutes: Minutes of the previous general meeting of 5 March were read.
Accepted: Claire Stokes. Seconded: Wendy Morris.

Business arising from previous minutes:

Still no final figure on the profit from South West Forum.
Judy responded to National Office regarding their suggestion that the conference grant be administered by them. The WALTG will retain this responsibility.
- sent a reply to Georgina's suggestion that the National Office administer the profit from the South West forum. Her reply was to the effect that we wanted to keep the profit here, thus declining her suggestion.

Correspondence in/out:

Treasurers report:Due to the treasurer's absence, there is no treasurer's report.

Section reports:

Group mentoring:

The last mentoring presentation was on writing selection criteria. This was well received by the group.
The WA mentoring committee (a committee made up of representatives of both the WALT mentoring group and the GUMP librarian's group), is setting up a database of people available for one on one mentoring. Claire offered to add her details to the database as a possible mentor.
The mentoring groups (WALT and GUMP) are organising a joint meeting/event in the near future.

Conference Grant:

Judy has received one application so far and the deadline for the essays has been extended to 17 April.
The group discussed who should co-ordinate the committee while Thelma is away. Anne offered to take her place.
Thelma and the judging panel to set up guidelines for judging the essays, and to meet shortly after meeting to discuss judging process.
ACTION: Thelma

Library Technician's Breakfast:

Claire distributed the information about the breakfast venues to the group, including menus.
The group took a vote and decided on No 44 King Street (cafe).
In order to notify members only, Claire to e-mail lists and members with the basic details (to put in their diaries)
ACTION: Claire
Claire to e-mail Judy A to ask her to book a table.
ACTION: Claire
The group discussed which decorations (if any) would be a good idea. They agreed on balloons, Claire to e-mail Wendy about ordering them from ALIA
ACTION: Claire

Moys Workshop:

Sue Fordham enquired about the possibility of the group running or being involved in a Moys Classification workshop. Claire gave her some information about Moys, and Judy will put the idea forth for next years programme, and also for next years mentoring group.
ACTION: Judy S

New business:

Internet Resources Newsletter: Sue mentioned an Internet Resources Newsletter members might be interested in. Sue to give to Claire to forward onto those interested.
Action: Sue

Brochures without tears : This is currently being organised by Jean. Sue to contact Wendy regarding booking a room through Central TAFE for 4 June.

Next meeting: Wednesday 2 July 2003.

Meeting closed: 6:35pm

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