Of all the meetings that I attend each year, the ARLIS/Texas-Mexico annual meeting is the one that I find the most stimulating. The meeting is like a class reunion where we all get to visit with our old friends and, of course, we meet new friends. It is never overwhelming and is so much fun, as it has been for many years.
Just about two months ago, we had our annual meeting at the Kimbell Art Museum. The weather was pleasant. The business meeting, programs and tours went very smoothly and we had a good turnout. I can still picture everyone so relaxed and so happy. I would like to thank the Fort Worth Annual Meeting Planning Committee (Pat Oestricher, Steve Gassett and Sam Duncan), our regional Representative, Pat Lynagh, who reported at our meeting and all of you who helped me in making this meeting a big success.
At the business meeting, there were several issues that we were concerned about. To name a few: Jacqui Allen and Marty Stein will organize a year 2000 meeting to be held in Houston; Janine Henri and Bonnie Reed will co-chair the Texas-Mexico librarians promotion program to recruit Mexican librarians to our Chapter. The Lois Swan Jones Professional Development Award, chaired by Laura Schwartz, has an application deadline of January 15, 2000. A ballot for voting to increase our Chapter’s annual membership and subscriber’s fee is attached to this issue of The Medium. Last but not least, let's welcome Polly Trump who will be our Vice- President/President Elect in the Millennium. We are confident that all the committee members are working very hard to help enrich our Chapter.
It was a great honor to serve the ARLIS/Texas, and then the ARLIS/Texas-Mexico Chapter. During the last two years, because of you, I have seen the Chapter grow stronger and I feel that I have grown stronger with it. The chapter could not have been healthy without sound input from all of us. When I think about it, it is with a thrill of joy. I am glad that I was able to share this experience with you. I found these two years very rewarding and I recommend that all members get on board. This is your chance, and if time allows, please express your interest in serving the organization. The ARLIS/Texas-Mexico Executive Committee is always happy to hear from you.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Chia-Chun Shih