BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ddaysoftware.com//NONSGML DDay.iCal 1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Boot Camp for Trustees\nThe Boot Camp is designed for newly ele cted and seasoned trustees and will address a series of topics. \;\nFi nance 101Interested in understanding your library’\;s finances better but not sure how to begin? You are not alone. This overview of financial issues for library trustees will get you oriented and help you understand where to focus. You’\;ll leave with an organizational framework for m aking financial decisions\, a sense of where your Library may need to put some energy and some yardsticks for measuring financial health. We’\; ll cover monthly financial reports\, financial projections\, borrowing\, a ccounting and banking basics\, required filings and more. We'll also talk about the rules that apply to different types of Libraries\, so you'll kno w which apply to you.Speaker: Jamie Rachlin\, Meristem Advisors LLC \; \nUp Next: \; Ensuring a Leadership Pipeline with Succession PlanningL earn how to formalize talent development and ensure leadership continuity by developing and implementing a succession plan at your library. Don̵ 7\;t get caught off guard when a key staff member leaves! \; A success ion planning process will help your library take time now to figure out ho w to effectively transfer institutional knowledge\, increase job satisfact ion\, and retain emerging leaders imperative for the library's future succ ess. \; By developing this strategic tool\, your library can rest assu red that you have the right leaders in place and can effectively respond t o staffing changes without skipping a beat. \;Speaker: Amanda Standerf er\, Fast Forward Libraries\nForging Strong Relationships Between Library Trustees and DirectorsThe roles between library trustees and the library d irector can become blurred at times. To have a high functioning\, effectiv e\, responsive library\, it is critical that directors and trustees unders tand and appreciate their distinct positions. \;Speakers: \;Christ ine Westerlund\, Vice-President\, Chatham Area Public Library Board of Tru stees\, and Amy Byers\, Director\, Chatham Area Public Library \;\nCli ck here for full details \; DTEND:20210515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260527T082432 DTSTART:20210515T090000 LOCATION:Zoom Meeting SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Trustee Forum May Workshop UID:11d26255-9fc2-44df-80d8-be1b329e4f47 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR