[PADG:1243] Fwd: [ALCTSLEADERS:331] Transition

["Barbara B. Eden" <beb1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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>From: "Charles Wilt" <cwilt@xxxxxxx>
>To: ALCTS Division Leaders <alctsleaders@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: [ALCTSLEADERS:331] Transition
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>Dear ALCTS Leaders,
>
>The next six months will be a critical time for both divisions and the 
>staff.  I write you to outline what I believe is the most crucial work the 
>staff can undertake in this transition period.
>Much of my current duties will be delegated to remaining staff as I assume 
>responsibilities of Acting Executive Director.  This means that the staff 
>will have their normal duties and much more, including dealing with the 
>details of physically splitting the two divisions.  In addition to this, 
>the staff must begin skill training/cross training so neither division 
>will lack coverage in any area after the split.
>
>By informing you, the ALCTS leaders, of the tasks at hand, we, the staff, 
>can make sure that we provide the best service to the ALCTS membership 
>during this transition.
>
>This is the essential work that the staff must undertake in order to 
>ensure that the operations of both divisions continues as smoothly as possible.
>
>1. All work associated with and in preparation for Annual Conference, 
>including continued committee support.
>
>2. Ongoing projects and programs, such institutes, publications, etc.
>
>3. Past commitments, which includes bringing ALL work for both divisions 
>to a completed state, which must happen before the split.
>
>4. Operational split of divisions:  including re-configuring the office 
>space which means the physical moving of the staff, furniture, and 
>equipment; reorganization of all shared areas, including files, computer 
>directories and files, storage areas, shelving, closets, just to name a 
>few, and much more
>
>These four are the most important areas in which the staff must 
>concentrate their efforts.  No new projects will be initiated.  Please do 
>not demand the use of staff for any project that does fit into the above 
>four areas.
>
>We will continue to serve both divisions with our full attention.  We have 
>a short period of time in order to affect the split while continuing the 
>ongoing operations of each division.
>
>Please do not hesitate to write or call me.
>
>Thank you for your understanding as we work to move both divisions forward.
>
>
>Charles Wilt
>Acting Executive Director
>LAMA/ALCTS
>50 E. Huron St.
>Chicago, IL  60611
>1-800-545-2433, ext. 5030
>312-280-5030
>Fax: 312-280-5033
>Email:  cwilt@xxxxxxx
>
>"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?"