Board of Directors FY2025
Charge
The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) shall exist to develop programs of particular interest to retired persons from all types of libraries and all forms of library services, including formal opportunities for continued involvement and learning; a variety of leadership training and opportunities for mentoring; lifelong professional involvement and networking; and active engagement in the American Library Association and the profession of librarianship.
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The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) focuses on maintaining networking and relationships among members - either retired or in late career stages. RMRT provides members with an avenue to stay active during retirement and continue to contribute to an organization that many were involved in before retirement. Your involvement with RMRT will allow you to easily share your unique skills and knowledge as a long-time professional for both mentoring and for association development. RMRT needs members from all types of libraries and ll forms of library services to help develop programs and services. Join RMRT to continue your professional development. We value your ideas and energy!
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The executive committee (or board) is charged with providing leadership, guidance, and oversight to RMRT and ensuring that decisions align with its mission and goals.
Roster
Michele Lauer Bader
(Past Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Naomi K Angier
(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Sara Kelly Johns
(Chair Elect, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Miriam Lynn Morris
(Secretary, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Kay A Cassell
(Treasurer, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Nann Blaine Hilyard
(Director-at-Large, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Lisa Kippur
(Director and Chair of Membership Committee, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Ann Marie Pipkin
(Director, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Pat Hogan
(Director at Large, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Steven D. Yates
(Executive Board Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Danielle M. Ponton
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2025)
Email: dponton@ala.org
Work Phone: (312) 280-3213
Fax: (312) 944-6131
American Library Association
225 N Michigan Ave Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
Retired Member Round Table
Composition
The RMRT Board of Directors consist of the Chair, Chair-elect, Past Chair, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, four Directors and the Round Table Councilor.
Subcommitees and Task Forces
The following subcommittees are part of RMRT:
Get Involved
If you are interested in running for a position on the RMRT Board, reach out to Michele Lauer Bader, Chair of Nominating Committee.