Endowment Committee
NEWS FLASH! The Endowment Committee is once again sponsoring this year's All Conference Event at the OLA Annual Conference in Norman on the evening of March 29, 2012. "Mocktails, Cocktails, and Literary Tales" will be the event of the year for Oklahoma librarians, with the opportunity to indulge in tasty beverages and delicious hors d'oeuvres while enjoying unique and lively entertainment provided by your library colleagues. Barry Switzer, former OU football coach, will serve as the emcee and all proceeds benefit the OLA Endowment Fund. For more information and an entry form, download the flyer (pdf). Space is limited so submit your entry as soon as possible!
Purpose of the Committee
The committte will oversee the operation of OLA's Endowment Fund, promote donations, and create activities and events to raise money for the Fund.
Purpose of the Endowment Fund:
A. Provide guaranteed income to sponsor nationally prominent speakers for OLA conferences, workshops, seminars and other educational opportunities for librarians.
B. Support the administration of the Oklahoma Library Association.
C. Allow the Association to respond quickly to new opportunities, forge partnerships, and address critical challenges.
D. Fund scholarships.
E. Foster greater innovation in continuing educational opportunities in Oklahoma libraries.
F. Create a permanent home office for the Association which will:
1. Provide meeting space.
2. House OLA administrative personnel.
3. Generate income through the rental of unscheduled space as available.
