South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association
Fostering the Art and Science of Health Sciences Library Service
Committees 2020-2021Unless otherwise noted, committee members serve two-year terms, which run from the annual meeting to the next annual meeting (October to October). |
Awards & Scholarships
Administers the various awards and scholarships funded by SCC/MLA to recognize and encourage professional excellence among its members and potential members.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Valerie Prilop, Chair |
TX |
2019-2021 |
|
Elizabeth Brackeen |
TX |
2019-2021 |
| Sarah Jackson | LA | 2019-2021 |
| Amy Corder |
LA |
2020-2022 |
| Stephanie Shippey |
TX |
2020-2022 |
| Lou Ann Thompson | OK | 2020-2022 |
| James Sprinkle | LA | 2020-2022 |
| Kelleen Maluski | NM | 2020-2022 |
|
Peace Ossom Williamson, Chapter Council Representative |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Bylaws
Maintains the SCC/MLA Bylaws in accordance with those of MLA, proposes revisions when necessary, and holds bylaws revision elections in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Bylaws.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Laura Haygood, Chair |
TX |
2019-2021 |
| Deidra Woodson | LA | 2019-2021 |
| Stewart Brower | OK | 2020-2022 |
| John Carter | AR | 2020-2022 |
| Christine Gaspard | TX | 2020-2022 |
|
Linné Girouard, Parliamentarian |
TX |
ex officio |
|
Dena Hanson, HLIS Bylaws Committee |
TX |
ex officio |
|
David Duggar, President-Elect |
LA |
Board Liaison |
Communications
Facilitates communication between the various individuals responsible for the Chapter’s internal and external communications.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Dede Rios, Chair |
TX |
2020-2021 |
|
Roxanne Bogucka, Member-at-Large & Chair-Elect |
TX |
2020-2022 |
| Marlene Bishop, Newsletter Co-Editor |
LA | ex officio |
|
Jon Crossno, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator |
TX |
ex officio |
|
Montie' Dobbins, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator |
LA |
ex officio |
|
Philip Montgomery, Archivist |
TX |
ex officio |
| Keith Pickett, Chapter Council Alternate | LA | ex officio |
| Stephanie Sharpe, Membership Chair | TX |
ex officio |
|
Lorraine Sheldon, Newsletter Co-Editor |
TX |
ex officio |
|
Joy Summers-Ables, Listserv Manager |
OK |
ex officio |
| Peace Ossom Williamson, Chapter Council Representative | TX | ex officio |
|
Katie Prentice, President |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Continuing Education
Evaluates the continuing education needs of SCC/MLA members and provides courses to meet those needs.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Susan Steelman, Chair |
OK |
2018-2020 |
| David Farris | TX | 2019-2021 |
|
Debbie Montenegro |
TX |
2019-2021 |
|
Steve Self |
TX |
2019-2021 |
|
Rachel Blume |
TX |
2020-2022 |
| Tara Malone |
OK |
2020-2022 |
| Laura Rey | TX | 2020-2022 |
|
Toni Hoberecht, Past CE Chair |
OK |
ex officio |
|
Katie Prentice, President & Program Co-Chair |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Credentialing
Promotes the MLA credentialing program in the Chapter and assists members in preparing for the program.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Sheila Henderson, Chair |
TX |
2019-2021 |
| Molly Knapp | TX |
2019-2021 |
|
Phill Jo |
OK |
2020-2022 |
|
Julie Schiavo |
LA |
2020-2022 |
|
Anne Howard, Past President |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Finance
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Executive Board regarding all matters relating to the budget.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Anne Howard, Past President & Chair |
TX |
2020-2021 |
| James Sprinkle, Member at Large | LA | 2019-2021 |
|
Lisa Smith, Member at Large |
TX |
2020-2022 |
|
Jon Crossno, Past Treasurer |
TX |
ex officio |
|
David Duggar, President-Elect |
LA |
ex officio |
| Katie Prentice, President | TX | ex officio |
|
Carol Seiler, HLIS Treasurer |
TX |
ex officio |
| Steve Self, Treasurer | TX | ex officio |
Fund Raising
Conducts fund raising activities and coordinates the SCC fund raising activities of other committees and sections so that duplication of efforts shall be minimized.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Darlene Ennis, Chair |
TX |
2019-2021 |
|
John Bayhi |
TX |
2020-2022 |
| John Bourgeois | LA | 2020-2022 |
| Kathy Carter |
TX |
2020-2022 |
| Sonya Lemke |
AR |
2020-2022 |
| Emme Lopez |
TX |
2020-2022 |
| Emrys Moreau |
OK |
2020-2022 |
|
Steve Self, Treasurer |
TX |
Board Liaison |
History
Establishes a mechanism for periodically updating the Chapter history; places photos of historical interest on the SCC/MLA Web site; conducts oral histories of the Chapter’s most prominent members; establishes an efficient and effective method for securing preserving, and organizing the Chapter’s archival materials; and finds a safe home for the SCC/MLA archives.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Marilyn Goff, Chair |
TX |
2019-2021 |
| Kathy Kerdoff, Member at Large | LA | 2019-2021 |
| Kaylee Youngblood, Member at Large | TX | 2020-2022 |
|
Lindsay Blake, Secretary |
AR |
ex officio |
| Montie' Dobbins, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator | LA | ex officio |
| Philip Montgomery, Archivist | TX | ex officio |
|
Pat Morris, Past Secretary |
AR |
ex officio |
|
Anne Howard, Past President |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Local Arrangements
Secures a hotel for the annual meeting, provides hospitality, promotes the meeting through publicity, prepares registration packets, registers members attending, and plans all social events. [An asterisk (*) denotes SCC/MLA membership.]
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Jennifer Lloyd, Co Chair |
LA |
2021 |
|
Keith Pickett, Co Chair |
LA |
2021 |
|
Marlene Bishop, LAC Treasurer |
LA |
2021 |
Membership
Recruits new members for the Chapter, maintains a current and accurate membership list, and provides information on all matters relating to membership.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Stephanie Sharpe, Chair |
TX |
2019-2021 |
| Jennifer Lloyd | LA | 2019-2021 |
|
Alyssa Migdalski |
OK |
2019-2021 |
|
Timothy Nutt |
AR |
2019-2021 |
|
Richard Wayne |
TX |
2019-2021 |
|
Elizabeth Cruces |
TX |
2020-2022 |
| Laura Haygood | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Brian D. Lewin |
TX |
2020-2022 |
| Sonya Palmer |
OK |
2020-2022 |
| Tenley Sablatzky | TX | 2020-2022 |
|
Jon Crossno, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator |
TX |
ex officio |
| Steve Self, Treasurer | TX | Board Liaison |
Nominating
Selects a slate of two candidates for each prescribed office and prepares, distributes, collects, and counts the ballots.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Anne Howard, Past President & Chair |
TX |
2020-2021 |
| Julia Esparza |
LA |
2020-2021 |
| Jon Goodell |
OK |
2020-2021 |
| Laura Hall |
NM |
2020-2021 |
| Connie Manning |
AR |
2020-2021 |
Program
Studies and evaluates the needs of the members and plans an annual meeting program to meet those identified needs.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Katie Prentice, President & Co-Chair |
TX |
2021 |
|
Michele Whitehead, PCo-Chair |
TX |
2021 |
|
Stephanie Fulton |
TX |
2021 |
|
Laura Wright |
LA |
2021 |
Research
Promotes interest in research among SCC/MLA members, fosters research‐related skills of SCC/MLA members, and promotes research activities in the Chapter.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Dan Stuart, Chair |
TX |
2019-2021 |
|
Cathy Pepper |
TX |
2019-2021 |
| Toni Hoberecht |
OK |
2020-2022 |
| Melanie Sorsby |
TX |
2020-2022 |
| Erik Wilkinson |
TX |
2020-2022 |
| Peace Ossom Williamson | TX | 2020-2022 |
|
Anne Howard, Past President |
TX |
Board Liaison |