NewsLETTER/NouvELLES – Update for September 2014
Since our last update in the Spring issue of NewsLETTER/NouvELLES, the Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa has hosted and is planning a number of events for Chapter members.
40th Year of the Chapter
October 2014 marks the 40th anniversary of the Chapter. In 1974, we ratified our first Constitution and By-laws and we were established as the Ottawa Regional Branch / Section régionale d’Ottawa. We then became the Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa in November 2003.
We will be celebrating our 40th year at our annual Student Meet and Greet event on Thursday, October 9th. See details below.
On Saturday June 21st, we had Jessica Reeve, the current OALT/ABO President and Copyright Technician at St. Lawrence College present an information session for members about Canadian Copyright. Her presentation is available on our website’s Event page at: https://ottawa.oaltabo.on.ca/chapter-events/
2014 Summer Social
On August 12th, the Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa Executive held its annual Summer Social event at Mill Street Brew Pub, where we welcomed 8 members. We had an enjoyable evening, catching up with everyone and networking.
Call for members for the 2015 Executive Team
The Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa is looking for committed and enthusiastic people from the information community, who are interested in serving on either the Executive or Committees. The Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa is made up of library technicians and support staff who want to make a difference in the library community.
Positions available for the upcoming year include:
- President
- Vice-President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Website/Communications
- Translation
Details on each position can be found on our website at: https://ottawa.oaltabo.on.ca/about/constitution-and-by-laws/
Annual Student Meet and Greet & 40th Anniversary Celebration
The Executive and Committees of the Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa welcome all past, present and future members to our 2014 Annual Student Meet and Greet & celebrating 40 years as a Chapter.
This event is scheduled for Thursday October 9th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, at the Algonquin College Salon D (D Building / Cafeteria).
RSVP and additional information is available on our website at https://ottawa.oaltabo.on.ca/2014-meet-and-greet/