South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association
Fostering the Art and Science of Health Sciences Library Service
Committees 2019-2020
Unless 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.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Sheila Green, Chair |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Tara Atkins |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Lindsay Blake |
AR |
2018-2020 |
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Rebecca Dillen |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Dena Fracolli Hanson |
TX |
2018-2020 |
| Elizabeth Brackeen | TX | 2019-2021 |
| Sarah Jackson | LA | 2019-2021 |
| Valerie Prilop | TX | 2019-2021 |
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Peace Williamson, Chapter Council Representative |
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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.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Rachel Helbing, Chair |
TX |
2018-2020 |
Marilyn Goff | TX | 2018-2020 |
| Pat Morris | AR | 2018-2020 |
| Laura Haygood | TX | 2019-2021 |
| Deidra Woodson | LA | 2019-2021 |
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Linné Girouard, Parliamentarian |
TX |
ex officio |
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Dena Hanson, HLIS Bylaws Committee |
TX |
ex officio |
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Katie Prentice, President-Elect |
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Board Liaison |
Communications
Facilitates communication between the various individuals responsible for the Chapter’s internal and external communications.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Tim Kenny, Chair |
TX |
2019-2020 |
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Marlene Bishop, Newsletter Co-Editor |
LA |
ex officio |
| John Bourgeois, Member-at-Large & Chair-Elect | LA | 2019-2021 |
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Dan Burgard, Chapter Council Representative |
TX |
ex officio |
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Jon Crossno, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator |
TX |
ex officio |
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Montie' Dobbins, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator |
LA |
ex officio |
| David Duggar, Chapter Council Alternate | LA | ex officio |
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Alyssa Migdalski, Membership Chair |
OK |
ex officio |
| Philip Montgomery, Archivist | TX |
ex officio |
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Lorraine Sheldon, Newsletter Co-Editor |
TX |
ex officio |
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Joy Summers-Ables, Listserv Manager |
OK |
ex officio |
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Anne Howard, President |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Continuing Education
Evaluates the continuing education needs of SCC/MLA members and provides courses to meet those needs.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Toni Hoberecht, Chair |
OK |
2018-2020 |
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Julie Schiavo |
LA |
2018-2020 |
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David Farris |
TX |
2019-2020 |
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Debbie Montenegro |
TX |
2019-2020 |
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Steve Self |
TX |
2019-2020 |
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Susan Steelman |
AR |
2019-2020 |
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Phill Jo, Past CE Chair |
OK |
ex officio |
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Anne Howard, President & Program Co-Chair |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Credentialing
Promotes the MLA credentialing program in the Chapter and assists members in preparing for the program.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Barbara Ballew, Chair |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Sheila Henderson |
TX |
2019-2021 |
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Dede Rios |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Molly Knapp |
TX |
2019-2021 |
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Becky McKay Johnson, Past President |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Finance
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Executive Board regarding all matters relating to the budget.
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Name |
State |
Term |
|
Becky McKay Johnson, Past President & Chair |
TX |
2019-2020 |
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Jon Crossno, Past Treasurer |
TX |
ex officio |
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Kelly Gonzalez, Member at Large |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Anne Howard, President |
TX |
ex officio |
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Katie Prentice, President-Elect |
OK |
ex officio |
| Carol Seiler, HLIS Treasurer | TX | ex officio |
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Steve Self, Treasurer |
TX |
ex officio |
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James Sprinkle, Member at Large |
LA |
2019-2021 |
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.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Beatriz Varman, Chair |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Darlene Ennis |
TX |
2019-2021 |
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Anne Howard |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Sonya Palmer |
OK |
2018-2020 |
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Liz Brackeen |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Dale Prince |
LA |
2018-2020 |
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Brook Amen |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Lara Ouellette |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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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.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Lauren Wojcik, Chair |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Pat Morris, Secretary |
AR |
ex officio |
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Alice Jaggers, Past Secretary |
TX |
ex officio |
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Philip Montgomery, Archivist |
TX |
ex officio |
| Montie' Dobbins, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator | LA | ex officio |
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Kathy Kerdoff |
LA |
2019-2021 |
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Marilyn Goff |
TX |
2019-2021 |
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Laura Wright |
LA |
2018-2020 |
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Becky McKay Johnson, Past President |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Membership
Recruits new members for the Chapter, maintains a current and accurate membership list, and provides information on all matters relating to membership.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Alyssa Migdalski, Chair (member through 2021) |
OK |
2019-2020 |
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Stephanie Sharpe |
TX |
2019-2021 |
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Richard Wayne |
TX |
2019-2021 |
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Jennifer Lloyd |
LA |
2019-2021 |
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Timothy Nutt |
AR |
2019-2021 |
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Jon Goodell |
OK |
2018-2020 |
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Brian Leaf |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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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.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Becky McKay Johnson, Past President & Chair |
TX |
2019-2020 |
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Peace Williamson |
TX |
2019-2020 |
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Jodi Philbrick |
TX |
2019-2020 |
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Stephanie Lapka |
TX |
2019-2020 |
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Dawn Field |
TX |
2019-2020 |
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Lindsay Blake |
AR |
2019-2020 |
Program
Studies and evaluates the needs of the members and plans an annual meeting program to meet those identified needs.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Molly Knapp, Co-Chair |
TX |
2020 |
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Anne Howard, President & Co-Chair |
TX |
2020 |
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Will Olmstadt |
LA |
2020 |
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Adela Justice |
TX |
2020 |
Research
Promotes interest in research among SCC/MLA members, fosters research‐related skills of SCC/MLA members, and promotes research activities in the Chapter.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Michele Whitehead, Chair |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Cathy Pepper |
TX |
2019-2021 |
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Tara Malone |
OK |
2018-2020 |
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Daniel Stuart |
TX |
2019-2021 |
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Wyoma Van Duinkerken |
TX |
2018-2020 |
| Porcia Vaughn | TX | 2018-2020 |
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Christina Seeger |
TX |
2018-2020 |
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Becky McKay Johnson, Past President |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Virtual Arrangements
Secures a virtual space for the annual meeting, provides hospitality, promotes the meeting through publicity, prepares registration, registers members attending, and plans all social events.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Anne Howard, Chair |
TX |
2020 |
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Montie' Dobbins, Co Chair |
LA |
2020 |
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Jon Crossno |
TX |
2020 |
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Dawn Field |
TX |
2020 |
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Marilyn Goff |
TX |
2020 |
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Laura Haygood |
TX |
2020 |
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Jennifer Lloyd |
LA |
2020 |
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Katie Prentice |
TX |
2020 |
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Steve Self |
TX |
2020 |
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Lauren Wojcik |
TX |
2020 |