Convention Managers Annual Report 2023

submitted by Z. Sylvia Yang

1. Plan 2023 conference.
- Participated in conference planning task force.
- Hybrid Conference in St. Louis
2. Begin planning for 2024 conference.
- Cincinnati site visit in October 2023

1. Help MLA grow by running well-organized conferences.
- Goal 4. Growth: MLA enables members to connect and turn their individual knowledge into shared knowledge. The Association fosters growth and leadership for all members, regardless of their experience, role, location, or area of expertise. We do this by offering inclusive, well-organized conferences, meetings, mentorship, outreach, and professional development opportunities.
2. Using conferences to cultivate inclusivity.
- Objective 3.7: Offer targeted conference programming, pathways to involvement, and enhanced outreach efforts to members of underrepresented groups including people of color, public library employees, and support staff.

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