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Prior to the Annual Assembly in July 2003, TALL Texans came together by donating monies to honor June Kahler Berry’s tenure as the TALL Texans Institute Coordinator. At that time, we raised $8,000 to start the endowment. The fund was to ensure that there would be monies to assist future TALL Texans to attend the Institute.

Take a walk down memory lane and revisit the announcement of the June Kahler Berry Fund for TALL Texans Scholarship along with photographs taken during the event at http://www.txla.org/groups/ttrt/special.htm

However, we are currently behind in raising the needed $25,000 to make the endowment a reality. The TALL Texans Round Table (TTRT) officers created an ad hoc task force as an effort to raise the additional $3,000 needed, and agreed to donate $10 for each $25 contribution made until the TTRT contribution reaches $1,500.

Therefore, we are coming to you, former and current TALL Texans, asking once again that you pledge a contribution to the June Kahler Berry Scholarship. It is easy to contribute to the June Kahler Berry Scholarship by following instructions to print the form at the site: http://www.txla.org/groups/ttrt/scholarship.htm and then fax or mail the form to the TLA office. Even easier, you can make a donation at the Annual Assembly.

Let’s tip our hats to the wonderful work June did for TALL Texans by making her endowment a reality! Together, we can make it happen.

Thank you
The June Kahler Berry ad hoc Task Force members:

Tina Oswald, chair; Kate DiPronio, Beth Thomsett-Scott and Mary Jo Venetis

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~Shonda Brisco
TTB Moderator,
TALL Texans, Class of 2006

LeadershipPlenty: Managing Meetings, Managing Conflict
Wednesday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Leaders manage meetings and conflict almost every day. Learn strategies for managing meetings effectively in this
interactive session. Examine conflict in group work and its role in the consensus-building process.
Preregistration required.
Mary Beth Harrington, executive director, Austin Public Library Foundation.

TALL Texans Dessert Social
Wednesday, 8:00 - 10:00 PM Marriott Riverwalk, 711 East Riverwalk
All conferees are welcome at this old fashioned Ice Cream Social sponsored by TALL
(Texas Accelerated Library Leaders) Texans Round Table.
Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, March 14 through the preregistration process.

Strengthening Communities with C.L.A.S.S. (Connecting Libraries and Schools Strategically)
Thursday, 4:00 - 4:50 PM
Collaboration and cooperation between public libraries and schools is essential in supporting student literacy.
This interactive session teaches marketing skills to develop community partnerships that encourage family reading
and literacy.
Ella Jones, adult services and teen specialist, Fort Worth Public Library.

Become a Strong Leader: TLA’s TALL Texans
Friday, 8:00 - 9:20 AM
Learn about TLA’s TALL Texans Leadership Institute and receive great tips on completing the application. TALL Texans will be available to answer questions and offer advice.
Panel includes Linda Alexander, Diane Bruxvoort, Jane Claes, Denise Kornegay, Christine Pouncey, and Mary Jo Venetis.
TALL Texans Round Table Business Meeting
Saturday, 10:00 - 11:20 AM