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| February 10, 2010 Oak Park Library |
Next meeting: April 16 Oak Park Library 6:30 p.m. Meeting started with review and approval of minutes. There was no treasurer's report. Jack will contact Janine to facilitate transfer of Treasurer's books to Arlene. Mock Pura Belpré Report: The webcast has been archived with the first Mock Belpré. Six attended on site and there were 3 attending by remote access. Our winners were subsequently selected as Honor books. For sound clarity at future Mock Belpré's, head sets and microphones for all participants were discussed. Christine offered to make available some she had and we hope to schedule the next one in a computer lab. The date was set for Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 and Jack will set up a Facebook account to make collecting titles easier: [From Jack. . . At the last meeting we decided to create a Facebook page for Heartland REFORMA and use it for suggesting potential Mock Pura Belpré titles as they come out throughout the year. Log in to Facebook and enter Heartland Reforma in the search box. Then click "become a fan." You can use the discussion tab or just post to the wall.] As you read reviews etc. and see something you believe would be eligible, please post it so others can read ahead also. The Mock Belpré will be available to anyone with access to Webjunction. Puppet Progress Report: A demonstration of the Perez & Martina puppet show and using the Frida and Diego puppets will be given at the KCMLIN Children's Workshop in March. New arrangements for taping the scripts for "Terrible Terrible" and the Frida and Diego monologues. Christine will check with her recording connections for possible dates. Connecting with Los Ninos @ the Library {KCMLIN workshop}: The program was reviewed and participants were asked to send in the titles they will be booktalking. Miscellaneous: Yolanda Cuesta's program in October may not be available. Jack will contact and if needed we will brain storm ideas at our next meeting. Suggestions already include Denise Adkins, Salvador _________ from Los Vegas. It was also suggested that possibly someone mentioned in the upcoming webinar on mini conferences could present. Anitra shared some possible storytime books:
Also, at the last meeting we discussed participating in the 2nd National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color in 2012. The link is here: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/diversity/jclc/jclc.cfm Reformanet: Cindy talked about the discussions on Reformanet and the social issues versus library issues/tasks. |
| November 13, 2009 Oak Park Library |
Next meeting: Feb. 12, 6:30 Oak Park Minutes of the Aug. 7 meeting approved. Treasurer reported a balance of $3,952.49. Membership dues now due. See form on REFORMA website www.skyways.org/orgs/reforma/ . . . mail to new treasurer Arlene Wiler. Unfinished Business Puppets: Anitra presented the two Bunruku-type puppets of Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera commissioned by the chapter for presentations. A short demonstration of how to use them was given and there was discussion on filming how to use them with suggestions of uses beyond the biographical monologues. [They are approx. 30 tall and designed to be held in front of the presenter with their feet on a table.] Christine will seek out recording studio to record puppet scripts in hand [Terrible, Terrible and the Frida, Diego monologues]. Recording is tentatively planned for between Christmas & New Year's with completion date by end of January. Discussion of creating short video clips [YouTube] to show how to set up and manipulate the puppets. Pura Belpré Mock election & discussion: West Wyandotte Library, Friday Jan. 8, 10 am see title list on website. The list was developed by Jean Hatfield, past Pura Belpré chair. New Business Training opportunities: A motion was made, seconded and passed to coordinate a full day staff training opportunity with Yolanda Cuesta [nationally recognized trainer/consultant in helping libraries serve ethnic and culturally diverse communities] on or around Oct. 21, 2010. Members to attend at a $25 charge, non-members at $25 + membership cost. Maggie [?] will investigate support from other library systems or the network for this training opportunity. Election of Officers:
Miscellaneous Jack shared about new access to information classes being held at West Wyandotte. Cindi spoke about Wichita's staff development and information discovered about the Spanish speakers in that area. [Amy Ramsey. .Wichita Library Association. .would be the contact for HEARTLAND REFORMA to do programs there.] Maggie announced that Oak Park has started a bilingual storytime [hired a bilingual preschool teacher to present it] and that JCL offers Spanish lessons and a Spanish Club to reinforce the learning. KCK has 2 Spanish Language Book Clubs and is starting a bilingual storytime. Upcoming dates:
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| August 7, 2009 Oak Park Library |
Minutes submitted by Jack Granath because of Anitra's absence Attendance: Maggie Vallazza, Christine Peterson, Jack Granath, Marina Vildoso, Arlene Wiler Minutes from the May 8 meeting were approved. Treasurer's Report There was no treasurer's report. Members were reminded to renew their memberships. KCMLIN Workshop We haven't received a response from KCMLIN about REFORMA presenting a children's workshop. Jack will follow up with a coworker who is on the KCMLIN Continuing Education Committee. Puppet Kits Maggie gave a progress report on the new puppet kits. Summer Reading slowed us down, but we are still working on the project. Heartland Libraries Christine reported on activities at Olathe:
Marina and Jack reported on activities at West Wyandotte:
Maggie reported on plans for Johnson County Library's Hispanic Heritage Festival on October 23 with poetry, art, music, dance, food, games, a Mexican ethnic dress show, and tables representing various cultures. The event will be broadcast by radio remote. In other news at the Oak Park Branch, REFORMA participant Arlene Wiler will be working there in the near future. Web Site Jack showed the new features on national REFORMA's Web site, where there are links to REFORMA's many social networking activities: Flickr, YouTube, ALA Connect, Twitter, REFORMA Wiki, and Facebook. Next meeting: November 13 at 5:30 pm – Oak Park Library |
| May 8, 2009 Oak Park Library |
Attendance: Jean Hatfield, Jane Hatch, Arlene Wiler, Christine Peterson, Jack Granath, Cindi Hickey, Anitra Steele, Maggie Vallazza Minutes from the February 14 meeting were approved. Jack was thanked for his work on the Heartland brochure he prepared for the Conference and the chapter. Tim Wadham’s workshop was discussed. We received good feedback to assist with future use of technology with REFORMA meetings and felt Tim presented some excellent information and ideas. KLA: The pre-conference and Camila's part was successful. Somewhat disconcerting was that KLA does not recognize co-sponsors. *Hint: encourage library staff learning Spanish to read Spanish language brochures etc. for phrases and vocabulary. Puppet Update: Juan Bobo still in process. Stephanie Stokes [CA] who had borrowed a Perez & Martina set, returned it with a nifty jumping bean shaker pattern and samples and a script for dialogues between Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera with coloring sheets. Heartland will order a set of Frida and Diego puppets, record the dialogues and upload the coloring sheets so the dialogues can be presented as stick puppets or larger, soft body puppets. Maggie and Anitra will meet and rehearse "Terrible, Terrible" for future recording. Día de Los Niños: Cindi offered WIMBA [an on-line classroom environment] to hold a meeting on ideas for celebrating Día and Hispanic Heritage Month. . .possible even a series of meetings on different levels. A planning meeting was set [?] to plan these WIMBA sessions. Setting Goals: Discussion led to the idea to explore having 4 WIMBA workshops and participating in the KCMLIN Children's Workshop in the Spring. Books shared:
Next meeting: Aug. 7. . .5:00pm Oak Park Library |
| February 14, 2009 Oak Park Library |
Next meeting: May 8 - 5:00pm - Oak Park Watch for Heartland sponsored events at KLA! First on the agenda was the Heartland Mission statement crafted by Christine. The completed and approved statement is: 1] Mission statement: (words in italics were added for clarification. . .let me know if you approve) The Heartland chapter of REFORMA is committed to create and maintain quality library services and information to the Latino and Spanish speaking. Goals:
2] The Mock Belpré was discussed. As our first one it was a learning experience but did receive national {ALSC} interest. Additional mikes and a weekday time were strongly recommended. We will do one next year: Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 either at Antioch, JCL or West Wyandotte, KCKPL. Jack will post an on-going list of suggested titles on the website for members to read from all year. Jean Hatfield and Anitra Steele will watch reviews and add titles as they show up. 3] KLA. . . Camila will be part of a panel on the Wednesday preconference, will present a Thursday program on advocacy and leadership and participate in Café and Conversation. Heartland will pay for her KLA registration --$100--[moved, seconded & approved]. Jean will take care of. Transportation costs may need to be covered. . . .we will wait to know costs before voting on that. 4] Library Services to Spanish-speaking patrons with an emphasis on Children's Services, presented by Tim Wadham will be presented March 6 at JCL. Heartland REFORMA is paying half his fee and transportation/lodging costs and this workshop is free to Heartland members. See the informational poster on the website. . .linked thru Reforma.org. . .Christine will coordinate "Hispanic" cookies and candy for the workshop. 5] There was no report about the pre-conference. 6] KLA Café and Conversation was discussed. The brochure should be available and the goal is to highlight practical applications. Table tents for topics will be provided although the group may want to discuss topics as a whole. Three top topics: partnerships, programming & collection development. Coffee will be ordered from the hotel as soon as they provide menu. 7] New puppet show project. . . Anitra will create a brochure/info sheet on how to request/schedule puppet show kits. New shows are in the works [Terrible, Terrible & Juan Bobo and the Pig] and Jean knows of a script for JUST A MINUTE that she will try to get a copy of. Paco and the Giant Chili pepper and the Littlest Mariachi were suggested. April 18 has been scheduled for recording at least Terrible, Terrible. . .Oak Park. Christine's son will provide music. Anitra will contact recording studio. New Business
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| January 3, 2009 Antioch Library |
Next meeting: Feb. 14, 9:00am Oak Park Library The Antioch Branch of Johnson County Library hosted Heartland's first ever Mock Belpré. Discussing from a list developed by past Belpré chair Jean Hatfield and under her leadership, the group first winnowed the nominee list and then voted. Our winners. . .for illustration Rudy Gutierrez for Papá and Me by Arthur Dorros and for narrative Surrender Tree by Margarita Engle made the list of winners announced at ALA midwinter. |
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| December 13, 2008 Oak Park Library |
Next Meeting: Feb. 14, 9am Oak Park Library JCL Minutes from the October 4 meeting were approved. Cindi Hickey was not able to attend the meeting but planning continues for the KLA/MPLA Reforma preconference with Camila Alire as part of it. The Hyatt will comp the hotel room. Other expenses are possibly airfare/mileage and thank you gift. The Café & Conversation event at KLA is scheduled for Thursday Ap. 2. There will either be 2 tables or one big table with the topics being Collection Development and Programming suggestions. Maggie and Jane will facilitate. Expected expense: Coffee The agenda of the Jan. 3 Mock Pura Belpré discussion/voting was discussed after a list of the possible nominees was distributed. It will be available for interested others to access via OPAL in real time and archived for future use. It will be promoted via KanLib, MoYAC and other lists. Jack will post a list of the titles and a link for the discussion on our website. A possible March workshop on Library Service to Spanish-Speaking Patrons with Tim Wadham was discussed, coordinating with a planned JCL workshop. [Tim Wadham Library Services Workshop March 6, 9-3 JCL Central Resources Library. Reg.: magalivldoso@gmail.com] |
| October 4, 2008 Oak Park Library |
Next Meeting: Sat. Dec. 13, 9:00am Oak Park Library Attendance 8. Quiche/salad lunch provided by Maggy. The minutes were reviewed, corrected—-REFORMA rep to KLA, Jane Hatch not Hodges—-and approved with corrections. Treasurer's Report [after deposit for development of web-based resources] $4,449.18 President Maggy Vallazza reported on attending the 3rd National REFORMA conference in El Paso and sessions, programs and networking opportunities. She reported that the REFORMA website will post the papers presented. While there she asked about 1] what states comprise the Heartland chapter and 2] access to a list of Belpré eligible titles so we can hold a Mock Belpré. They will get back to her on our area and was referred to chapter member Jean Hatfield for development of a list of eligible titles. It was mentioned that we need to add the new members from the KS library workshops to our membership roster & email. A Mock Belpré discussion/voting has been scheduled for Jan. 3---11-3pm, lunch provided. Invitations will go out widely to libraries and schools etc. and through the auspices of the KS State Library, the discussion will be available over the internet inviting participation throughout the Heartland area. Tentative location: Antioch branch of JCL. The upcoming KLA conference [April 1-3] was discussed. Cooperatively with the KS State Library, [pending their approval] a pre-conference for Wednesday will be planned. Heartland REFORMA will also host? ALA President Elect Camilla Alire speaking on “Leadership in the New Millennium; Service, Advocacy & Demographics” and a Thursday morning “Coffee & Conversation” [written in Spanish] event for REFORMA members. Camilla will participate at the Pre-conference and Debra Staley was also mentioned. Web Resources Project is progressing. Oak Park will be offering system wide reference help in Spanish and staff are creating a list of basic collection Spanish language resources. Sources and similar lists were mentioned including on the REFORMA website and through Webjunction Spanish Language Outreach section. Puppet Shows Two more puppet shows will be prepared for circulation. TERRIBLE TERRIBLE, a clever bilingual puppet argument between a tiger and a bear will be recorded [with live music by Christine Peterson's son on guitar] for circulation with purchased puppets and a Juan Bobo story using stick puppets will be designed and recorded. Patterns for the stick puppets and the recorded script will also be posted on the web for download, allowing a library to easily duplicate and "put on a show." Publicity materials [posters etc.] will be included among the downloadable items. Other stories were discussed as well as the possibility to create plays for other special days. . .i.e. Day of the Dead. Mission Statement Still in process. . .will be sent to members for review before accepting. Miscellaneous Jane Hatch talked about her Binational Health Fair upcoming Oct. 6. With many participating Health and Wellness providers and agencies and help from the Consulate, it looks to be a good time for all. The local Spanish language radio station will be doing a live remote broadcast [purchased through Reyes Media Group] and a pair of concert tickets for a sold out show will be raffled off. |
| August 8, 2008 Oak Park Library |
BUSINESS Minutes from the January 25 meeting approved. There were no minutes from the May 30 meeting. Treasurer reported $2516.69 in our account. She will complete the requested profit and loss statement and submit it to National. Jack requested photos etc. for website. Send those charming Día pics to him at jgranath@kckpl.lib.ks.us. A mission statement for our chapter was discussed and Christine would like to work with a few other members to help develop one. PROJECTS The KS State Library could help fund a project such as web-based resource or partial conference. Janine will get the FEIN number to Kathy to facilitate this opportunity. As part of the series of service to the Spanish speaking workshops, the KS state library awarded 4 Reforma memberships. Hispanic Heritage Month programming was discussed. JCL offering many programs as is Olathe Public Library. On WebJunction, the KS State Library will be posting a calendar of programs. Possible programs our group could do included hosting a Mock Pura Belpré discussion or even holding a chapter meeting online. . .perhaps offering a program such as Collection Development in conjunction with the meeting. A practice session meeting was suggested with Cindi providing the specifics on how to get it going. 2:00 was decided on a good time of the day to schedule it. Through the Spanish Language Outreach project, library employees in KS have access to classes. KLA Preconference. . . . Have a good idea? Send to Maggy. With Camile Alire President elect of ALA, we have a good chance of having her attend and present. Preparation of another puppet show was discussed. Anitra was given a Juan Bobo story and another script to investigate development costs. ELECTIONS for 08-09 President: Magaly Vallazza Vice President: Christine Peterson Secretary: Anitra Steele Treasurer: Janine Estrada-Lopez Web guy: Jack Granath Reforma rep to KLA: Jane Hatch |
| January 25, 2008 Olathe Public Library |
Attending: Cindi Hickey, Don Martin, Magaly Vallazza, Lorie Hyten, Anitra Steele, Jack Granath, Kate Capps, Janine Estrada-Lopez, Christine Peterson Following a tour of the Olathe Public Library, the January meeting of Heartland REFORMA came to order in the Library’s Board Room. The minutes of the Oct. 19 meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reported a balance of $2335.35 with many member’s dues coming due. Send 2008 dues to Janine Estrada-Lopez. There was discussion about contributing to National Reforma’s request for donations towards this year’s Celebración. No action was taken. Jack Granath, KCKPL, West Wyandotte Br., reported on the updated website. He requested pictures of programs presented at libraries, information about Spanish language collections etc. Send them to: jgranath@kckpl.lib.ks.us. The upcoming Webjunction Spanish Language Outreach workshops were discussed as were various ways Heartland REFORMA could meet around our multi-state area. The KS State Library has an on-line conference room that can be scheduled. Feb. 20, Magaly will be presenting one at KCKSPL-West Wyandotte. Outreach packets to libraries containing REFORMA information as well as useful library related Spanish language materials [i.e. a brochure “Library Cards are Free” in Spanish] were discussed. These would include a short explanation on why it is important to reach out to the Spanish speaking etc. We would seek partners in this through Webjunction. MOTION: Create packets promoting REFORMA memberships with possible partnerships with other entities as a project for 2008. Passed with consensus. Lorie Hyten Chair, Christine Peterson & Magaly Vallazza committee members. There was discussion to develop a second puppet show kit using a Juan Bobo story. Juan Bobo and the Church lady was suggested. Announcements:
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| October 19, 2007 Oak Park Branch Johnson County Library |
Attending: Christine Peterson, Janine Estrada-Lopez, Jack Granath, Jane Hatch, Maggaly Vallazza, Lorie Hyten, Arlene Wiler, Anitra Steele Reports: Maggie reported on her Train the Trainer Institute by Webjunction and the Gates Foundation. She and 2 other Kansas Librarians will be doing workshops around the state for librarians about the importance of Spanish language technology training. Similar presentations will be made in Missouri including one scheduled for Dec. 5 at KCPL's Ruiz branch. Maggie's will be in February or March 2008. Cindy Hickey [KS state library] requested Heartland Reforma's help in promoting the workshops. VOTED to allow that. Christine relayed information from National Reforma re: financial accounting and membership. Anitra announced the Perez & Martina puppet shows have circulated 5 times with 2 bookings up-coming. Hispanic Heritage Month Activities West Wyandotte branch, KCKPL presented a bilingual Prime Time Reading program with KS Humanities Council. Olathe had Zoomba perform and hosted a series of Cultural Dialogue programs on the theme of unity. Johnson County held Fiesta events at several branches including flamenco dancers and puppetshows. Desoto branch presented an Hispanic Crafts program. New Business Maggie suggested we work with Univision in KC and the Mexican [?] consulate on their Día de Los Niños event at the KC Zoo. Last year's bike safety event drew several thousand people. Suggested ideas...joint PR and supportive library programs. Jack Granath will update website. Announcements: Denise Adkins received a scholarship to study in Spain. Next meeting: Friday Jan. 25 Olathe Public Library 4:00pm...host Lorie Hyten |
| July 20, 2007 Oak Park Branch Johnson County Library |
Minutes from the previous meeting reviewed and approved. There was no Treasurer's report. Unfinished Business
Pam talked about Leavenworth's experiences. She promotes it at the health clinic and local churches but would like to have a connection with a community leader. Arlene reported that the Spanish language materials at Antioch circulate to Spanish students, helped by the fact that it is highly visible. Antioch also hosts an ESL classroom. Even if you believe you don't have the population to warrant a Spanish language collection, remember that a library is more than books. It is also websites, internet access, English classes and some things like music are universally popular. We considered doing a survey to discover what area library offers the best service to the Latino community and wondered if Reforma has standards of service that rates libraries. Maggie, who is going to Webjunction training in Seattle this fall, may be able to gather statistics on this. Information on Reforma activities at ALA Annual was distributed. Also National Reforma's White Ribbon Campaign http://whiteribbon.org was discussed. This is an attempt to open a dialogue with the objective to achieve calm, rational discussion on immigration reform. Libraries should take part. Next meeting: Oct. 19 6:30 pm Oak Park Library |
| February 2, 2007 Oak Park Branch Johnson County Library |
President Christine Peterson welcomed members to the meeting at the Oak Park branch of Johnson County Library. The minutes of the last meeting were approved and the Treasurer reported a balance of $2592.38. It was reported that we need to recruit more members. At ALA, our chapter is represented by Loida Garcia-Febo who sent us a report of REFORMA activities and discussions at Mid-Winter. Her report was shared as well as one on the review of bylaws. Unfinished Business PEREZ & MARTINA The puppet show Perez and Martina will be ready for booking for Día de Los Niños. Leavenworth and Johnson County have asked for it. Members interested in scheduling it for Hispanic Heritage Month or other times, contact Anitra Steele [anitrasteele@yahoo.com]. It comes with puppets, props, and a CD and can be performed by a single person [although 2 is better]. It has both a sad and a happy ending and wonderful, recorded live music. There are 3 sets available for circulation....borrower pays return postage. SPANISH FOR LIBRARIANS class A proto-type Spanish for Librarians class will be offered March 24 at the Antioch branch of Johnson County for a $10 donation. Watch for publicity. New Business Christine brought up that a number of local organizations work to get books to children and offer the possibility for cooperation. These include: Books for Peace and Kansas Paraguay Partners. Do we as a chapter want to help with one of these efforts? Do we want to partner with a library in Latin America or partner with one of these organizations? Other The Leapfrog Learning Friend toy Tad...www.leapfrog.com is available in an English/Spanish version. KS libraries offer instant immersion downloads for foreign language study if you have an MP3 player and high-speed internet. Future meeting subject: developing a circulating collection for your Latino community. Next meeting: TBA |
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| November 3, 2006 |
Minutes from the June 4 meeting were approved. [There were no minutes from the Aug. 13 meeting because the secretary was in an accident on the way to the meeting]. The treasurer reported a balance of $2,555.75 with National dues paid for 2006. 2007 dues will be due in January, watch for a renewal notice. Send to: Janine Estrada-Lopez 9208 Robinson Overland Park, KS 66212 Please use the membership application on the REFORMA website [it covers all the necessary information] but send it to Janine. Spanish for Librarians classes were discussed. The Learning Light [www.thelearninglight.com/STWLibrary.html] offers workshop kits that teach basic Spanish. Possible workshop at a conference? Tentative plans for a Spanish for Librarians class were made for March 24, 2007 at the Antioch branch of Johnson County Library. Watch for follow up. Spanish language signage source: www.sol-plus.net/plus/signs.htm. This site gives the wording for various common library signs. Elections: It was moved and passed to retain current officers one more year.
National Reforma has reaffirmed the role of the Chapter representatives to bring concerns & chapter business to the Board. This should streamline meetings. Our representative is Loida Garcia-Febo. She can be reached at Loida.Garcia-Febo@queenslibrary.org. Reforma members are still encouraged to attend Board meetings as observers. PEREZ AND MARTINA PUPPET SHOW for Día de Los Niños Jean Hatfield was able to get a copy of the script used in San Antonio and members agreed to have 3 sets of the puppets made to go with that script by the Puppetry Arts Institute in Independence. Janine [and her father] offered to help with the costuming and guitar music. Reforma pencils were distributed to use for membership recruitment. Meeting adjourned 7:45 Next meeting: Feb. 3, 6:30 Oak Park Library |
| August 13, 2006 | There were no minutes from the Aug. 13 meeting because the secretary was in an accident on the way to the meeting. |
| February 3, 2006 |
Attending: Christine Peterson, Janine Estrada-Lopez, Edys Cacy, Jane Hatch, Pam Barba, Tita Lemanua, Anitra Steele The minutes from the Dec. 9 meeting were approved. Treasurer's Report: $2441.49 Membership: 18 -- 2006 membership is now due -- send to Janine Information & New Business: MLA would like a Heartland Reforma member to attend Board meetings. Denice Adkins [unconfirmed] has been asked to represent us. If you have ideas for conference programs/presenters, please send them to her and Christine. Robin Imperial, National Reforma membership, has asked Christine to work with membership in 2006. Christine and Robert Morales developed a presentation which you can view on the National Reforma website. Our webpage needs work and especially up-to-date information. Anitra moved, Edys seconded that Christine pursue having a mock up preview made of a new webpage with a cost proposal. PASSED Holding a Mock Pura Belpré was discussed…possible in Spring 2007…with instant messaging and/or conference calling, out-state members could also participate. Jane distributed her Heartland Reforma KLA report. She mentioned that the current longtime conference manager is retiring and future conferences may be organized differently. Unfinished Business: Anna did not respond to Christine with additional information on the raffle which took place at Midwinter. Hispanic Heritage month activities were discussed some more. Teatro looks to be too expensive and needing too much space to bring to KC. Anitra mentioned seeing a puppet show of Pura Belpré's Perez and Martina and suggested that perhaps we could have puppets made and tapes made so that Heartland Reforma members could check them out and present the show. Pam moved and Edys seconded for Anitra to pursue looking into the development of this show to be available April 2007 [earlier if possible] PASSED. Christine offered to develop the Spanish script. Seen at Midwinter: Consuelo Samarripa…bilingual storyteller….asconsuelo@aol.com 254-541-2529. Resources: Pam Barba asked about good books in Spanish for her library [Leavenworth]. Materials/sources mentioned included Cinco Puntos Press [www.cincopuntos.com], National Geographic Windows on Literacy science and social studies titles available through their school publishing catalog. There are 36 of these and they are very basic but a few titles would have higher interest e.g. Looking for a New House and Jobs: Making and Helping. Catalogs are available from David Robinson, [816] 407-9789 ddrobbo@aol.com. Seen in a review journal: www.simonsays.com or ATRIA Books---Spanish language fiction and Esperanza non-fiction titles such as: How to Buy a House, How to fix your credit, How to write a resume, There is an Answer..How to Prevent and Understand HIV/AIDS and U.S. Citizenship for you and your family. Check BOOKLIST Jan. 1 & 15, 2006 pg 120 for a list of Spanish books for Youth by Isabel Schon. Carumba [an area free Spanish language newspaper] is now MiRasa. Jane Hatch shared KCKS bibliographies of Latino Families and Hispanic books and booktalked 2 titles….Erandi's Braids and Mama does the Mambo. Janine talked about KCKS's emailing "Newsletters." You can access these through the KCKS webpage. Looking for videos? Consider 100 Mexican Films of the Century….locatable by Google. Next meeting: June 4 Argentine Library 2:00 Jane will demonstrate Ebsco Host searching/reviews for Spanish language materials. **Missouri State Library is presenting workshops on Bilingual Story Hours in April. See information at: http://www.sos.mo.gov/library/development/workshop/bilingualstoryhours/. |
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| December 9, 2005 |
A Heartland REFORMA meeting has been scheduled for Friday, December 9th, at 6pm (or, after everyone has arrived). At the last meeting, it was agreed we would meet at a restaurant for dinner (Dutch) and go through the agenda. The restaurant is: TAQUERIA MEXICO #4 3300 RAINBOW BLVD KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 913-722-9200 |
| June 10, 2005 |
In Attendance: Edys Cacy, Janine Estrada-Lopez, Jean
Hatfield, Leslie Nord, Christine Peterson, Magaly Vallaza, Jan ? Leslie is the branch manager of the Oak Park Library, is a new member, and was introduced to the group. El Día De Los Niños Programs were discussed. Jan mentioned that 4-H Leadership teams helped them with the Argentine program, and are frequently looking for volunteer opportunities. Those who ordered kits had been sent satisfaction surveys. The group looked over the surveys, discussed comments and suggestions. Comments were positive. Christine asked the group if they thought it would be appropriate to submit the kits for the Pat Mora Award. This award is given to a library that has the most exemplary program to celebrate this event. The group agreed and Christine will submit the kits as an entry for the Heartland Chapter. Jean suggested that a report of the comments would be helpful. Bilingual Music CD José Luis Orozco produces an excellent music CD with popular children's songs in both languages such as "This Land is Your Land." JCL's Hispanic Fiesta This program is designed to introduce Latinos to local services available to them. After its second year it has outgrown the Oak Park Library location. This year it will be held at Strang Park behind the Central Resource Library on Sunday, September 25th from 1-4pm. JCL is partnering with the city of Overland Park, the parks department, and the Hispanic Chamber. Up to 10 booths will be offered to vendors, with the funds used to provide more entertainment. Requirements for having food vendors are being discussed. New Business
Friday Sept 9, 6pm at Oak Park Library Friday, December 2, 6pm at Oak Park Library Respectfully Submitted 6/13/05 by Leslie Nord due to Anitra Steele's absence |
| February 25, 2005 |
Attending: Edys Cacy, Marguerite Spencer, Tita Lemanua, Pam Barba, Christine Peterson, Janine Estrada-Lopez, Magaly Vallazza, Anitra Steele Memberships are now due. Send to Janine Estrada-Lopez, 9208 Robinson, Overland Park, KS 66212. Forms are on the webpage. When you sign up for Reforma-Net, be sure to indicate which email address you want used. If you want to advertise in the Reforma Newsletter, please note there is a rate change. Pura Belpré Award endowment…individuals and chapters asked to donate. Pam moved and Edys seconded that Heartland Chapter donate $250 to the Pura Belpré Endowment. Passed. Edys will contact Jean about the KLA/Reforma Preconference. LA IGUANA, a Spanish language children's magazine was mentioned by Christine. Out of Scottsdale, AZ, Christine gave a contact website at www.iguana.revista.com but I was not able to find it there. If interested, contact Christine Peterson. A short discussion was held about American libraries sponsoring sister libraries in Cuba as mentioned in an article by Nat Hentoff read by Pam. Since this is not a program supported by National Reforma it was suggested that the sister library idea may not be very easy to implement with current governmental positions. MANA [a National Latina Organization] of Kansas City has offered to work with us [both monetarily or with volunteers]. They have a mentoring program for teen girls--La Hermanitas . They host a Latina Women's Professional Day in September at the Convention Center and encourage us to have a table there to recruit and promote Reforma. Their website is www.hermana.org. Spanish language collection development was brought up with mention that there was heightened interest in self-esteem and poetry titles and non-fiction in general. Christine challenged Heartland Reforma members to do outreach to Latino communities, to develop computer basics classes for non-English speakers, to seek out the churches with Spanish services to get library information into the church information and to have business cards containing library information always available to offer to folks you hear speaking Spanish. The rest of the meeting was spent assembling the Día de Los Niños/Día de Los Libros kits. Kits were distributed to 20 libraries who had applied to receive them. Leavenworth Public Library will do a follow up on the recipient libraries to see how they were used. A spring meeting date was not set. |
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| December 10, 2004 Oak Park Library Johnson County, KS |
A sign in sheet was circulated and introductions were made around the table. We had a member from Tulsa visiting who shared information about a large, children's multi-cultural event they partnered with the Girl Scouts on but are now doing on their own. Webjunction.org focused on outreach to Latinos with links to presentations, on-line classes and Spanish computer instruction. Christine shared a bilingual program where the children made Stone Soup in both languages, danced and made paper flowers. The winner of the 2004 Pat Mora Award was announced--Providence Public Library, Rhode Island. There was discussion about our applying for it. www.patmora.com Participation in the ALA program Major League@the Library is encouraged by REFORMA President Jose Alverez. Future programs were discussed, defined and developed. KLA Tuesday afternoon Mar. 29 at Leawood City Hall [$250 rent, adjacent to conference site].
Día de Los Niños, Día de Los Libros kits We will be making 25 kits for Día de Los Niños, Día de Los Libros for area libraries. Contents will be:
Meeting adjourned 8:45 No next meeting date set. No new date set. |
| June 4, 2004 Leavenworth Public Library Leavenworth, KS |
Attending: Marguerite Spencer, Janine Estrada-Lopez, Edys Cacy, Christine Peterson, Magaly Vallazza, Lorie Hyten, Denice Adkins, Ramona Youngblood, Tita Lemanua, Pam Barba, Jean Hatfield, Anitra Steele Marguerite Spencer, Asst. Director welcomed us to the Leavenworth Public Library. Minutes from the Feb. 22, 2004 were approved as sent. Edys Cacy, treasurer, reported a balance of $1,719.47. Discussion followed on how to put the money to use...bring in a speaker?, provide scholarships? plan a Hispanic celebration/program etc. It was decided to develop an easily duplicable library children's program for Día de Los Niños/Cinco de Mayo. A program planning committee of Christine, Maggie, Janine, Jean, Anitra & Pam was formed. Packet inclusions could include: Big books, craft ideas & directions, outreach information [where/how to find a Spanish speaking volunteer to help read the shared books etc.] copies of books for the children to take home etc. It is hoped to have these packet/programs ready for Spring 2005 so that libraries all over the Heartland can celebrate Día de Los Niños. A conference at KLA [March 30-April 1] was discussed but a timing change at the conference makes it less doable and the speaker we hoped to bring in was cancelled. Other ideas ... showcasing our Día de Los Niños program, bringing in another speaker for the 2006 conference were discussed. It will be in Kansas City. Speakers who could focus on Outreach were especially of interest. Other up-coming meetings/events: September meeting-date/place TBA--Camila Alire coming to speak at UMC and we will ask her to meet with us also. January meeting-date/place TBA--Report of the Conference Board Meeting Guadalajara Book Fair...get your applications in for ALA support Cambio de Colores Conf. in Columbia...should we have an exhibit table? Elections: All candidates elected unanimously President: Christine Peterson VP: Maggie Vallazza Treasurer: Janine Estrada-Lopez Secretary: Anitra Steele Webmaster: Denice Adkins Leavenworth Library was thanked for their gracious and generous hospitality. |
| February 22, 2004 Cass County Public Library Northern Resource Center Belton, MO |
Host Christine Peterson welcomed a small but interested group to Cass County's newest library. She shared the history of the new facility that merged 3 small branches
[Belton, Raymore and Peculiar] into one large accessible library. The new location has 15 public access computers, 4 of which have many language learning programs [Ellis: English Language Learning and Instruction System -- funded through a grant from the Missouri State
Library -- www.cali.com ] She showed off proudly the Spanish language materials, housed front and center as you enter the new building per their Board's request. [Aside: This special collection was noted in a recent KC STAR investigative article on how homeless people were treated in area public libraries] Christine also shared with us information about a series of video classes available free through the Mexican consulate that enable Mexican citizens living in the US to complete their High School educations, readying them to take the GED. Christine will be offering the classes at her library. Also available from the Mexican Consulate are Spanish textbooks and children's books. While these books are free to public libraries, there are shipping and handling costs. Christine spoke to facilitating the shipment of these books as a possible project of Heartland Reforma, especially if they could piggyback shipment with ones already coming to the International Trade Zone just north of Belton [Mazda has a factory in the Mexican sister city to Belton and ships cars to the Trade Zone] Contact Christine if you are interested. [christinepccpl@yahoo.com]. Other items discussed: Treasurer's Report: $1,439.00 Dues to National were paid. There is some concern that Heartland Chapter received no information about folks who join our chapter through National...at the very least we need name/contact information...esp. email and our 2/3's of the dues payment. How can we hope to include these folks if we don't know who they are? Also our Heartland web page is woefully out of date. Plan an area wide Día de Los Niños program...submit for Pat Mora Award? Two resources... Programming with Latino Children's Materials Tim Wadham Neal-Schuman Publisher 1999 |
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| May 9, 2003 Townsend Hall, University of Missouri Columbia, MO |
Attending: Denice Adkins, Edys Cacy, Christine Peterson, Micaela Marcus, & Anitra Steele The group met casually around pizza in a classroom on campus. Tornado warnings and threatening weather affected the turnout of local students and the scheduled speaker who was to talk about ESL programs. Introductions were made around the table and minutes from the February meeting were read. The treasurer reported a balance of $ 1,713.51 with national dues paid for 2003. There are 16 paid members. There was discussion about using Heartland funds to help underwrite registration/travel expenses for the Mountain Plains Library Association/REFORMA National Conference [Nov. 5-8, Incline Village {Lake Tahoe area} Nevada]. Application for the Guadalajara International Book Fair scholarships was also promoted. Christine Peterson [new member, Bilingual Specialist for the Cass County [MO] Public Library] reported on her Día de los Niños program. She had a guest reader [with a Cuban heritage] from a local radio station to present stories bilingually, had decorated the library with colorful God’s Eyes, made tissue paper flowers for a craft and served Mexican Wedding cakes. Additionally she is working on Spanish signage in the library branches. Her library also celebrated Cinco de Mayo with piñatas [made from decorated brown paper grocery bags] and stories. Micaela [UMC library student] reported on the Columbia Public Library’s program. CAPS FOR SALE was read in both English and Spanish and then performed with children from the audience playing the part of the monkeys. "Heads, shoulders, knees and toes" was sung and acted out in Spanish, Simon Says was played in Spanish and READ TO YOUR BUNNY was presented in both languages. The activity was streamer dancing [streamers were made by attaching a strip cut from a colorful plastic tablecloth to a craft stick]. The frustration of having the materials in the location where and when they are needed was discussed. Many systems own Spanish language materials but if they are not located at the branch were the patron is looking for them, it doesn’t help. Other programs were discussed including a "Baby Book Shower" [a library could host one to get donations of Spanish language children’s books for the collection] and Paper Picado [a fun program for older elementary/YA’s]. Next meeting: Sept. 5 - KC area, location & time TBA Oct. 1-3 Springfield Missouri Library Association Conference -- program on Attracting Hispanics to Librarianship If you are attending ALA in Toronto, plan to attend some REFORMA programs/meetings. |
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| September 4, 2002 Ruiz Library Kansas City, MO |
Attending: Denice Adkins, Darren Nelson, Michelle Diaz, Janine Estrada-Lopez [and son], Edys Cacy and Anitra Steele Prior to the meeting being called to order, Darren mentioned wanting to pass along website maintenance information to another member before he leaves. [Darren will be moving to Eugene Oregon the end of the month. Our VP position will be open]. Don Martin was nominated to take over website maintenance but this position could be done by an out-state member if they wished to volunteer. President Denice Adkins will arrange for copies of Críticas to be sent to Maggie prior to her MLA conference presentation. Minutes from the July meeting were accepted as mailed. Treasurer's Report: Edys reported a balance of $1,757.00 in the checking account. $500 was sent to the scholarship fund. She will seek out a new bank as Bank of America wants to charge a service fee of $10 a month on our account. Don Martin sent REFORMA pencils to be sold at $1 each as fund-raisers. Contact him for a supply. They are black with gold imprint saying "Mas que libros, mas que nunca" and the Reforma website. Meeting planning: October: Maggie will present a program about Spanish collection development at MLA After Midwinter/early February, a Wednesday night at Cedar Roe Library...Denice will send out a request for date info.....program: discussion of Reforma events at ALA March/April ....KLA tri-conference May/June/July...annual meeting in KC area, elections, ALA news Contact Denice if you would like to host an out-state meeting. Consider applying for a National Reforma Grant for programs with partners. Website: Michelle Diaz and Anitra Steele will be sending programming information to the website for sharing with others. If you have done a program, bibliography or other informational piece for the Spanish speaking in your area, please share it. Discussion: Denice was asked about her study with Hispanic students and why more don't enter the library field. So far she has discovered students with high aspirations for professional careers and wanting to be in "helping" professions but that they have had very little contact with public libraries and librarians so don't consider librarianship as a career option. We need to take our recruitment message to the high school level and to college students in fields of history, Fine Arts and English [where jobs after school are limited if they don't want to teach]. Consider volunteering for VP, hosting a meeting and/or doing a program. Get your pencils from Don. Watch the website for meeting information. Meeting adjourned 8:55 pm |
| June 27, 2002 Antioch Branch Johnson County Library Mission, KS |
President Darren Nelson opened the meeting with approval of the minutes from the last meeting. Treasurer Edys Cacy reported a current balance of $2349.00 with a paid membership of 15 "local" members and one national member. Jean Hatfield has membership materials for 3 additional members....one regular & two students. The treasurer reported that National dues were paid in May and that $100 was donated towards the Pura Belpré
celebration. Darren and Jean reported on National's proposals....the dues/financial proposals failed but National is working towards a smaller Board and a better fiscal handle on things. The Pura Belpré Celebration was exciting with all but one of the authors & illustrators present as well as a dance group. Heartland's donation went towards hand painted leather bookmark souvenirs from Central America. Spectrum Scholarships--Jean talked about the new goal for the Spectrum Scholarships and Camila Alire's letter urging Reforma chapters to do fund raising. After discussion about what as possible, Jean moved, Nancy Green seconded donating $500 to the Spectrum scholarship fund now. PASSED. A fall event with a local Spectrum scholarship recipient, music and margaritas, maybe at KLA, Lawrence or Topeka was mentioned. A planning committee of Jean Hatfield, Don Martin and Tone' Mendoza will report at the next meeting. As another fund-raiser, Jean moved and Nancy seconded Don purchasing imprinted fundraising pencils for members to sell. PASSED. Bright colors and various slogans or Reforma's web address were mentioned for imprinting. Elections: The slate of President: Denice Adkins and Vice-President: Darren Nelson was put in nomination. They were elected unanimously by acclimation. Edys Cacy and Anitra Steele will continue as Treasurer and Secretary respectively. Mountain Plains Conference--Oct. 2-4 in Fargo, ND. Jean mentioned the opportunity to have a Reforma presence at this meeting and suggested Ghada Elturk [Boulder PL Outreach Librarian] as a possible speaker. Anitra moved and Darren seconded that Heartland Reforma support a program at MPLA up to $350. PASSED. The Heartland Reforma at KLA was not as originally planned but quite successful nevertheless. When Darren was unable to attend at the last minute, Jean asked Katie Mediatore and Kimberly Reed from Kansas City Kansas Public Library to report on their Spanish language magazines and Hispanic resources. They were able to develop a power point presentation over lunch that wowed the standing room only audience along with Jean's Pura Belpré presentation. Next meeting: Sept. 4th [Wednesday] 7:00 pm at the Ruiz Branch, Kansas City Public Library New president Denice Adkins has set up a Heartland mailing list. To subscribe either send her your e-mail address or go to: majordomo@coe.missouri.edu --- leave subject field blank --- in the body write: subscribe Heartland |
| January 28, 2002 Ruiz Branch Kansas City Public Library |
Following introductions around the table, Treasurer Edys Cacy gave a financial and membership report....as of Dec. 31, 2001: $2,164.79 and 17 paid members. Because of changes at National Reforma the membership year will be January-December. Edys will be notifying members who recently joined with pro rated dues information. Mid Winter Report: Denice Adkins was our representative at Reforma meetings at Mid-Winter. Unfortunately she was ill and could not make this meeting. She will send in a report. Meetings: Hesston: Twenty attended the Hesston KS meeting at which Denice Adkins spoke. Garden City: set for March 9 Tri-Conference: April 3-5 Wichita---Reforma program April 4--Fotonovelas poster display, Pura Belpré discussion **** Story Telling Celebration April 17-20 -- bilingual storyteller Olga Loya coming--could be available for a program...WOULD SOMEONE LIKE TO SPEARHEAD HIRING HER AND SETTING UP A PROGRAM? There are treasury funds and the chance for a programming award if applied for. Contact Darren and copy Jean to volunteer. Día de Los Niños April 30 ---KCMLIN workshop --Outreach Programming for Latinos Westport Library - General Membership June 27th 7:00 p.m. Antioch Branch JCL. -- Election of Officers MLA Oct 2-4 Downtown Marriot KCMO Theme: Missouri Libraries: Changing Faces Enduring Values Possible programs: folks from San Francisco? Ask Camila Alire to repeat pre-conference? Membership Drive: Each member is asked to recruit one new member--tell them about benefits of membership etc. Applications are on the web page T-shirts/tote bags: Don Martin will investigate costs/minimum orders etc. on T-shirts, tote bags and pens for publicity and as a fund raiser. Pura Belpré Award: Jean Hatfield spoke on the experience of serving on the Pura Belpré Award Committee and the qualities of the winning books. She also shared some personal favorites among the candidates....including CRAZY LOCO, QUINCENARIA MEANS SWEET 16, MICE AND BEANS, CUBAN KIDS, & GRANDMA'S RECORDS ESPERANZA RISING winner for author Honor books: BREAKING THROUGH, IGUANAS IN THE SNOW CHATO AND THE PARTY ANIMALS winner for illustrations Honor book: JUAN BOBO GOES TO WORK |
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| June 25, 2001 Cedar Roe Branch Johnson County Library Overland Park, KS |
President Darren Nelson called the meeting to order just after 7:00 p.m. First on the agenda were elections for Secretary and Treasurer. Anitra Steele and Edys Cacy were nominated respectively and duly elected. Treasurer's Report: Current balance: $2044.44. There are still some outstanding expenses and income from the workshop [hosting expenses and book sales]. Current membership: 18. Lapsed members needing to renew: 5 Fund Usage: There was a discussion on how to use some of the funds raised by the workshop. Suggestions included bringing in speakers for meetings, offering scholarships or paraprofessional stipends to attend conferences. The conference stipend created the most interest and Darren will look into how to structure and promote offering two $400 stipends to non MLS Reforma members to attend a conference of their choice. These would be competitive and merit based. Web page: Darren encouraged members to help make the web page more useful by sending him bibliographies, program descriptions, reviews etc. He also encouraged us to take advantage of Reforma net and its joint mentoring assistance. 2001-2001 Program Planning: The number and variety of programs for the new year were discussed and the following [tentative] schedule was developed: Oct. 3-5 MLA [in St. Louis] "Poster session" on fotonovelas Oct. 11 West Branch, KCMO [their new Hispanic area branch] Children's materials, Hispanic Heritage Month Nov. 8 Heston, KS Jan./Feb. KC area TBA April Kansas Tri-Conference April 30 Día de Los Niños, Dia de Los Libros TBA [Columbia, MO?] May/June TBA There was also a discussion about the Marc Aaronson article in HORNBOOK about the proliferation of awards. It was suggested that members respond via letters to the editor of Hornbook [copying Reforma if possible] if they wish to respond. Meeting adjourned: 8:15 p.m. Next meeting: October 11, in the evening. |
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