President's Column

So much to do and so little time. This thought comes to mind when I think of the coming year and all that we have accomplished as a Chapter in the past few years.

Since our last Chapter meeting, we gathered again at the ARLIS conference in Pittsburgh. Texas members, past and present, met and reminisced. We also discussed our Chapter's goals for the year and how we can reach them. One such goal is to attract future members from neighboring Mexico. Ricardo Reynoso Serralde, Director of the Biblioteca de las Artes, came to find out more about the Chapter. The Mexico Membership Committee is sending the letter of invitation to the list of potential members compiled thus far. Ask Janine, Bonnie, Robert, Phil or I for details about this project.

The annual meeting plans are moving forward. Plan to be in Houston from October 12-14. The final program, registration forms, hotel accommodation details and business meeting agenda will be posted to the web site in August. However, updates will be posted throughout the summer, so check the site for the most current information. Thanks to our Houston colleagues for their invaluable assistance with arranging a not-to-be-missed program. Along with hearing speakers and taking tours, plan to meet and welcome new members to the area.

Thanks also go to the other members of the Executive Committee, Chia-Chun, Polly and Carl, for their advice and assistance to me. Also, with our move to electronic communications as a primary means of spreading news, thanks to Sam for his accomplishments on our web page and Polly for bringing us our first electronic newsletter!

Between now and October, send me your topics for the business meeting. Also, if you are interested in serving the organization at the Chapter level, please contact me. Officers are elected at the annual business meeting. Among the many benefits of service work, you will get to know your colleagues, learn more about the professional organization and find out what it can do for you.