[Publib] FTF @ the 2007 ALA Summer Conference

[Diedre Conkling]

I am a little slow getting out this program information this time.  Here is the first draft.  If you see any errors or have suggestions please let me know.   

Below is an abbreviated schedule.  Find the full schedule at:  http://ftfinfo.wikispaces.com/space/showimage/FTF+2007+Programs.doc .  Included in the full schedule are meetings and programs for ALA membership, COSWL, ACRL WSS, SRRT, GLBTRT and more.

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FTF @ ALA Summer 2007

The Feminist Task Force (FTF) has some great programs planned for the ALA 2007 Conference.  We hope that you will join us at the programs and our business meetings.


Ms. Magazine: A Voice for a Movement 
Sunday, June 24, 2007 
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. 
Renaissance Washington DC
Grand Ballroom North

This year the Feminist Task Force has the honor of hosting a program with Eleanor Smeal, President of the Feminist Majority Foundation and Publisher of Ms. Magazine.  Please join us for an exciting discussion about this premier feminist publication that, for 30 years, has been the voice for a movement. 

 Ms. is developing a new Committee of Scholars, which is diverse in race, ethnicity, age, region, and academic discipline.  She will discuss with us how the Committee works with Ms. to increase the reach of women's studies scholarship to a wider audience.   With this partnership, Ms. serves as the perfect vehicle to give feminist scholars and activists the voice that they deserve and to give Ms. readers the information that they need.  


Other Programs:

Friday, June 22

	Feminists Night Out & WSS Social
	5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
	National Museum of Women in the Arts

We are starting the Conference with a bit of fun. WSS Social & Feminists Night Out are being held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m on Friday, June 22.  Everyone is invited to connect with colleagues and have some fun.

Saturday, June 23

Introduction to Women’s Issues at ALA:  “I’m not a feminist, but….”  
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Renaissance Mayflower
New York Room

SRRT-Feminist Task Force: Introduction to Women's Issues at ALA, "I'm not a feminist, but…: Have you ever thought or said, "I'm not a feminist, but.."? If so, how you finished that sentence could inform the development of agenda in SRRT Feminist Task Force (FTF), Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL), ACRL’s Women's Studies Section (WSS) or the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT).  Representatives from these and other groups will be there to learn from you what the issues are and they will be able to tell you about the opportunities to participate in their current work. The first hour will be the program, the second hour will be set aside for networking and casual conversation.  Co-sponsored by ACRL WSS and COSWL.


Sunday, June 24

Amelia Bloomer Project Breakfast:  Who Needs Feminist Books?  
7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Renaissance Washington DC
Room 12-14

Join the Amelia Bloomer Project of the Feminist Task Force for a breakfast presentation looking at literature for children and teens through the lens of feminism. This event requires registration ($25). Please see the ALA registration information for details.


Feminist Task Force Business Meetings:  

There are lots of interesting projects being headed up by the Feminist Task Force.  Come join our meetings and learn what is happening.  If you are looking for a project within ALA this is the place to start.

Saturday, June 23

Feminist Task Force Meeting
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Hotel Washington
Parkview

Sunday, June 24

	Feminist Task Force Meeting
	1:30 – 3:30
	J. W. Marriott
	State

Find even more at:  http://ftfinfo.wikispaces.com/space/showimage/FTF+2007+Programs.doc


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Diedre Conkling
     
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  P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR  97365
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