Get Involved

Be a Volunteer

ARSL is a volunteer driven organization! With the exception of some administrative functions, ARSL’s work is a result of volunteers who roll up their sleeves and make it happen!

If you have an interest in serving on an ARSL committee, please contact one of our Board members or Committee Chairs.

The application and job descriptions for board members and key conacts are here:

2017 VP/Pres.-Elect Application 2017 Board ApplicationBoard Member Job Description
Key ContactsKey Contact Job Description

ARSL Committees:

Executive Committee:

• Chair:  Judy Calhoun, President
• Members:
  • Kevin Tomlinson, Secretary
  • Clancy Pool, Treasurer
  • Kieran Hixon, Member at Large

Marketing & Membership Committee:

Builds connections between members, ensuring that information relevant to the work of rural libraries is being shared across the membership. Develops content or programming, live at ARSL Annual and online, in response to member needs and sustains ARSL’s online presence using all media options including the website, blog, listserv, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and others. Builds ARSL membership. Finds ways to support member recruitment around the country and explores ways for members to promote ARSL at state and local conferences and events.

• Chairs:  Julie Elmore / Meredith Wickham
• Members:
  • Crystal Adkins
  • Erin Busbea
  • Dianne Connery
  • Ryan Deery
  • Sabrina Frederick
  • Jennie Gardner
  • Mel Hager
  • Kieran Hixon
  • Cynthia Hughes
  • Karen Millikan
  • Connie Mitchell
  • Laura Pitts
  • Clancy Pool
  • Colleen Schalm
  • Andrea Scherer
  • Heidi Schutt
  • Gina Wilson
  • Jaqueline Zateweski

• Looking for folks who enjoy monitoring our social media, posting to our social media, updating the website and working on the newsletter.  Contact Julie Elmore for details on volunteering.

Partnerships:

Provides a process for formalizing and maintaining key board-approved partnerships that provide opportunities for our ARSL members. Assure that strong liaisons are appointed for each partnership to ensure good follow-through and regular updates for the board.

• Chairs:  Jennifer Pearson and Mary Soucie
• Members:
  • Donna Brice,
  • Jennifer Peterson

Governance:

• Chair:  Linda Green
• Members:
  • Kevin Tomlinson
  • Anna Bates
  • Shannon Schultz
  • Jim France
  • Mollie Stanford
  • Vanessa Adams
  • Steve Devine-Jelinski
  • Karyn Millikan
  • Virginia Garvin

Finance:

Creates an annual organization budget for the board’s review and approval by forecasting revenues and expenditures based on strategic goals.

• Chair: Clancy Pool
• Members:
  • Patti Mayfield
  • John Howard
  • Beth Wheeler-Dean
  • Becky Heil

Conference:

The Conference Committee is composed of a number of sub-committees appointed to carry out specific functions related to the organization of the annual conference. All sub-committees activities should be coordinated in consultation with the Conference Committee Chair and Vice-Chair. Conference sub-committee chairs are directed by the Conference Chair and Vice-Chair to secure volunteer Association members to perform the general functions.

• Chair: Julie Elmore
• Vice-Chair:  Jeff Lewis

• Finance
  • Chair: Clancy Pool
  • Committee:
    • Julie Elmore
    • Jeff Lewis

• Programs
  • Chair:  Linda Green
  • Committee:
    • Reagen Thalacker

• Pre-conferences
  • Chair:  Becky Heil

• Promotions & PR
  • Chair: Jenny Garner
  • Committee: See Marketing Comm for crossover members

• Scholarship
  • Chair: Shirley Vonderhaar
  • Committee:
    • 2016 Winners
    • Clancy Pool

• Welcome Reception
  • Chair: Lorie Womack
  • Committee:
    • Michelle Clements

• Hospitality
  • Chair:  Jeff Lewis
  • Sub-committees:
    • Dine-arounds
      • Chair:  Alan Anderson
      • Committee:
    • Room monitors
      • Chair: Karen Millikan
      • Committee:
    • Registration
      • Chair: Amanda Reeve
      • Committee: Scheduler –  Julia Koberlein
    • Speaker & presenter gifts
      • Chair: Michelle Clements
      • Committee: Karen Millikan
    • Badge Checkers
      • Chair: Karen Millikan
      • Committee:
    • Entertainment
      • Chair:  Shana Bland
      • Committee:
    • Speakers
      • Chair: Stefanie Anderson
      • Committee:
    • AV Crew
      • Chair: Dustin Davis
      • Committee: Kieran Hixon
    • Live Streaming events & App
      • Chair: Kieran Hixon
      • Committee:
    • Vendor Arrangements
      • Chair: Jenniffer Stephenson
      • Committee: Judy Calhoun
    • Merchandise
      • Chair: Hope Decker
      • Committee:  Sabrina Padfield
    • Printing
      • Chair: Chris Gardner
      • Committee:
    • Tours
      • Chair: Laurie Hansen
      • Committee:

Scholarship Committee:

• Chair:  Shirley Vonderhaar
• Members:
  • The winners of the previous years’ scholarships are asked to serve on the committee each year.

Nominating Committee:

Committee consists of Executive Committee Members who prepare a slate of candidates each year for Vice President/President-Elect and three board members whose skills, interests and geographic location serve the best interests of ARSL.

• Chair:  Kieran Hixon
• Members:
  • Judy Calhoun
  • Kevin Tomlinson

Conference  Logistics Committee:

Solicits, screens, and recommends Board action on invitations and/or recommendations for potential sites for annual conferences.

• Chair: Kieran Hixon
• Members:
  • Tena Hanson
  • Lauren Drittler
  • Connie Mitchell
  • Mary Soucie
  • Becky Heil
  • Laura DeBaun