Tuesday, November 29, 2011

SLA-SCC Award winners for 2011

The 2011 SLA-SCC Chapter Award winners announced
I would like to present to you the SLA-SCC Award winners for 2011.  Awards were presented at the Annual Business Meeting and Awards Dinner which was held Thurs., Nov. 10th, at the Ports O' Call Restaurant in San Pedro.  The new 2012 SLA-SCC Board members were also introduced.  Photos of the evening are available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34642745@N07/sets

The 2011 SLA-SCC Award winners are as follows:
The 2011 Billie Connor Award, Southern California Chapter, Special Libraries Association: 
JOAN DUBIS for her service to the Chapter over the years in several different capacities.  She was the Publications Chair that oversaw a major overhaul of our website in 2005/06.  She served as Publications Chair in the late 1990's as well.  Joan also served on the Nominations Committee a couple of years ago and was on this year’s Professional Development Committee held at the Boeing facility in Seal Beach.  For this event, she was responsible for all site and logistics coordination.  

The 2011 Meritorious Service Award, Southern California Chapter, Special Libraries Association:
EDWARD VAZQUEZ for his efforts in tracking down and urging reluctant sponsors to follow through with their pledges .

JACKIE PRENTICE for suggesting the idea of using advertising (or sponsorship) as a means of revenue for the Chapter newsletter. Jackie set up the program’s guidelines and procured the newsletter’s initial sponsor.

CHRISTIAN GRAY for helping to put on one of the most successful professional days ever. Christian single-handedly lined up the speakers and did an excellent job as emcee. His efforts in organizing and presenting the Professional Day made the day pleasant, educational and fun.  He is also recognized for assisting Jackie Prentice in implementing the Chapter newsletter sponsorship program.

SUE BREWSAUGH for her role in helping to put on this year’s very successful Professional Day.  Sue saw to the presentation details including providing the host facility and arranging for the catering. Her hostessing and organizational skills helped make the day run seamlessly and effortlessly.

MARIA BRAHME for her tireless efforts the past 2 years to revitalize the mentorship program. She put a lot of energy into personally contacting potential mentors and mentees, even reaching beyond the Chapter in her search for mentors.  She also worked with Chapter President Robin Dodge on last year's mentorship event.

And our new award:
The 2011 Student Meritorious Service Award, Southern California Chapter, Special Libraries Association:
GRACE ROSALES for her role in founding the UNT/CSUN SLA student chapter.  She also served as its President 2009-2011.  She has been a very productive and effective participant in SLA, as well as a representative voice of the organization's student population.

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