As Recording Secretary, I take all the minutes for the board meetings. This includes recording the minutes for the three business meetings, the annual meeting, the monthly virtual meetings, and any pertinent email correspondence. I am in a continual cycle of taking the minutes, editing them, and distributing them. Recording and polishing the minutes requires a lot of focus and ability to clearly and concisely communicate what occurred and why so that current and future members of MLA will be able to understand the activities and actions of the organization.
I began this position in March 2022 and have found it to be both challenging and very rewarding! At the moment I am editing the Index to Board policies (found on the Board of Directors page, toward the bottom), which provides a historic record of decisions made by the board that affect policies, such as the creation of a new committee. While it’s a bit unwieldy, the Index can provide helpful information for the Board to view updated policies.
I have learned so much about how MLA operates and all the people that contribute to making it happen. I now have a deeper appreciation for anyone who has served on the board. I also have deep gratitude to the Recording Secretaries who have come before me and helped me navigate this role — especially Misti Shaw and Lisa Shiota.
Submitted by Veronica Wells