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Southern Regional Conference Annual Meeting Minutes
2012 Annual Meeting Held May 20, 2012
Newport, RI

One meeting only was held by the Southern Conference at the 2012 National Conference.

Introductions were made.

The secretary’s and treasurer’s report were made and accepted.

The following representatives to the NLS Committees were made:

• Craig Hayward – Audio Equipment Advisory Committee
• Abby Cocanougher – Collection Development Advisory Group
• Susan Whittle –Public Education Advisory Committee

Retirement resolutions will be prepared by Stella Cone. (No recent or impending retirements announced and there was no discussion of plaques—bp.)

The 2013 Southern Conference will be combined with the Southern and Midlands Conference, to be held in Pittsburgh, May 7 – 9, 2013. There was a discussion about sponsoring an activity, a breakfast, or a program. The suggestion was to offer to sponsor a speaker with a food component. Craig Hayward will investigate a program.

A nominating committee was formed to replace officers whose terms are ending. The committee members are:

• Ava Smith
• Susan Whittle
  

The membership discussed possible resolutions to be submitted to NLS. Stella Cone agreed to write and submit them.

• The members reviewed the Constitution and Bylaws and accepted the proposed changes.