Current Officers: Kathy Hanneson, Regional Group Leader
Newsletter Editor: N/A
Number of newsletters published last year: 0
Describe the health of your organization. Include any initiatives undertaken, issues of concern, or other things you think the Board should be aware of.
The Canadian Regional Group is still in its formative stages. A "listserv" mailing list (CAN-IALL) has been set up with 58 members. There is still a question as to whether a Canadian Regional Group is viable: the large geographic area covered makes it difficult to meet in person; and there may not be enough uniquely Canadian issues to keep it going. However, there seems to be sufficient enthusiasm among the group to give it a try.
In the coming year, I would like to see the group work toward establishing a more solid foundation with more communication among its members, and more people involved in areas which require further development such as a newsletter and web site. I would also like to investigate the possibility of receiving the subsidy available from IALL for regional groups, if we are able to meet the criteria.
Any suggestions from other Regional Group Leaders or IALL Board Members as to the direction to take or initiatives to pursue with the Canadian Regional Group would be much appreciated.