Conference Futures Committee

FUNCTIONS

  • To regularly review the sustainability, feasibility and options for collaboration in preparation for future conference events, beyond the scope of the Conference Standing Committee
  • To make recommendations for changes to the dates, overall format and content of conferences
  • To aid in the review of and consider recommendations for contract negotiations for the approval of the Executive Board
  • To identify conference sites and dates and aid in the negotiation of favorable terms with host location for the approval of the Executive Board
  • To work with the Conference Committee, NJLA staff, NJASL leadership and NJLA Executive Board, and other invested entities to focus on improvements and maintenance of relationships with vendors, secure sponsorship, and promote attendance and participation

COMPOSITION
10 members, including the chair, appointed as follows: a chair of the current Conference Committee; 3 previous chairs of the Conference Committee; the 2nd Vice-President; and up to 5 additional members. Attention should be given to institutional knowledge and related experience of past chairs of the committee.

Conference Futures Committee

  • Heidi Cramer

    Director, Piscataway Public Library

    Chair

  • Cynthia Hutzel-Becker

    Program Coordinator, Bradley Beach Free Public Library

    Vice Chair

  • Kate Angelo

    Adult Librarian, Other, Long Branch Free Public Library

    Member

  • Kate Angelo

    Adult Librarian, Other, Long Branch Free Public Library

    Member

  • Megan Kociolek

    Megan Kociolek

    Director, Clark Public Library

    Member

  • Megan Kociolek

    Megan Kociolek

    Director, Clark Public Library

    Member

  • Andrea Levandowski

    Other, New Jersey State Library

    Member

  • Andrea Levandowski

    Other, New Jersey State Library

    Member

  • Kimberly Paone

    Director, Matawan Aberdeen Public Library

    Member

  • Kimberly Paone

    Director, Matawan Aberdeen Public Library

    Member

  • Maryjean Riou

    Teen Librarian, Hunterdon County Library

    Member

  • Alyssa Valenti

    Electronic Resources & Web Services Librarian, Raritan Valley Community College

    Member

  • Diane Musella

    Diane Musella

    Adult Services Department Head, Ocean County Library

    Executive Board Liaison