Grace York suggested inviting Fran Buckley, the Superintendent of Documents, to visit. Paula informed the group that Mr. Buckley was prohibited from accepting travel or food reimbursement, but if he was already in the area he might accept a speaking engagement. There is interest in having a 20th anniversary celebration of some sort. Judy Field suggested publicizing the event with a notice in the MLA newsletter. Debbi Schaubman inquired whether anyone would like another program on the United Nations or European Union.
Speakers are available for a fee.
The possibility of having a session on the harmonized tariff schedules was suggested. Grace York asked about status of the Thurston Award Committee. It is alive and well according to Sue Krueger and an announcement about a new winner is forthcoming. Paula Kaczmarek asked about sending Jenny Cross, one of the founders of Godort of Michigan, congratulations on her retirement and the group unanimously approved. Elections were conducted by Larry Hall.