Highlights from the Pioneer Library System 18th Annual Meeting & Dinner

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The 18th Annual Business Meeting and Dinner of the Pioneer Library System was held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at the Genesee River Restaurant, Mount Morris. Highlights and links to presentations and documentation are provided below.

Minutes

• Annual_Mtg_Minutes_2007.pdf

Summary of Attendance

• 30 Library Directors
• 108 Library Trustees, Staff, and Supporters

Election of PLS Trustees

• John Zornow elected to replace Wayne County representative Marianne Hunt whose 5 year term is up
• Fran Smith elected to replace Livingston County representative Pradeep Jangbari whose 5 year term is up

Remarks by the System Director

• Year in Review PowerPoint Presentation

Awards

Pioneer Award

• Presented to New York State Assemblymembers Dan Burling and Bob Oaks. (Award winners Joe Errigo and Brian Kolb unable to attend.)

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  Grace Frost Library Advocate Award Announced Demonstrating unwavering dedication in support of Wayne County Libraries
• Awarded to Allen Tompkins, Red Creek Library Assistant

Keynote: Branding: The Library's Secret Weapon in the Information War

Todd Butler, President & CEO of the Advertising Council of Rochester gave an overview of what marketing and branding mean for libraries. The AdCouncil assisted Pioneer in developing a marketing/communications plan. The OWWL promise, as developed by a small group of member and system staff, is to

Engage, entertain and connect lifelong learners of all ages with free access to resources -- to discover quality information in professionally developed collections, to experience dynamic programs, and to explore progressive technology -- in 42 community libraries.