Government Relations Team

Submitted by Ann Watson

Quarterly Report

4/17/2009

The Government Relations Liaison received four letters of interest for ALAO's 2009 National Library Legislative Day Travel Grant to assist with the travel costs for attending National Library Legislative Day in Washington, DC on May 11-12, 2009.. The travel grant was awarded to Joan Milligan from the University of Dayton. She will receive $600 towards her travel costs to attend Legislative Day in Washington, DC. Joan was asked to submit an article for the ALAO June Newsletter once she returns from her trip to Washington DC. Ann Watson, ALAO's Government Relations Liaison will also attend the 2009 National Library Legislative Day. This year Ann sent a colored paper flyer to all OhioLINK schools (except the public libraries) with a letter asking the flyer be posted in a staff work area. Perhaps this is why there was a better response. Plans are to try this procedure again next year when soliciting for the travel grant applications.

Ann Watson represented ALAO by attending the retirement reception for OCA's Executive Director Kathy Williams Wright that was held at the Blackwell Center on March 24, 2009. Ann presented Kathy a retirement card and a gift from ALAO of a $150.00 American Express gift card. The OCA Board also presented her with gift cards and a pass to all the United States national parks that is valid for one year. It was a very nice event to honor Kathy.