The Vice-President/President-Elect presides in the absence of the President and assumes the responsibilities of the President upon the absence, resignation, and/or completion of the term of the President. The Vice-President/President-Elect serves as the Chair of the Membership Committee. (See Organizational Manual: Membership Committee Chair for more information.) Other duties include acting as Parliamentarian of the Chapter.
Schedule of Activities
October
Attend the ILA Annual Meeting and ILA/ACRL Business Meeting. The election of Chapter officers occurs by electronic ballot after the Annual Meeting. The time from the election until assuming the responsibilities of the office on January 1 allows for orientation, conversation with the retiring officer, clarification of the activities that are involved, and initiation of planning for the presidential year.
November / December
Attend the ILA/ACRL Executive Board meeting. This meeting is a transitional meeting, attended by old and new Board members, and provides an opportunity to discuss the coming year’s activities with other Officers and Chairs.
Attend the Annual ILA Planning Session held late in the fall.
Additional Executive Board meetings may be called during the year. The Vice-President/President-Elect is expected to attend and contribute appropriately.
January / September
As chair of the Membership Committee, work with Committee members to fill committee vacancies and identify officer candidates. (See Organizational Manual: Membership Committee Chair for more information.)
October
Attend ILA Annual Meeting and ILA/ACRL Business Meeting.
Solidify the working plans for the Chapter’s activities in the coming year.
Continue with Membership Committee activities.
November
Continue with Membership Committee activities.
Attend ILA Fall Planning Meeting. Prepare and submit the ILA Subdivision Proposed Activities and the ILA Annual Conference Program Recommendation forms. The forms have gone to an online format/submission process.
Pass records and the revisions for the Organization Manual to the incoming Vice-President/President-Elect. See that archival materials are transferred to the outgoing Secretary/Treasurer.
Attend the ILA/ACRL Executive Board meeting. This meeting is a transitional meeting, attended by old and new Board members, and provides an opportunity to discuss the coming year’s activities with other Officers and Chairs. The incoming President (retiring Vice-President) shares goals for the transitional meeting and any planning for the coming year. The incoming President collects and oversees revisions to the Organization Manual which are updated electronically by the outgoing officers and Chairs.
December
Special Information
- The office of Vice-President/President-Elect is the first year of a three-year commitment that will be followed by a year as President and then Past President/Chair of the Awards Committee.
Vice-President/President-Elect
| 2024 Jodie Morin, Buena Vista University |
| 2023 Lisa Martincik, University of Iowa |
| 2022 Laurie Neuerburg, University of Northern Iowa |
| 2021 Amanda Nolte, University of Northern Iowa |
| 2020 Mary Anderson, Central College |
| 2019 Elizabeth (Liz) Riordan, University of Iowa |
| 2018 Julia Salting, St. Ambrose University |
| 2017 Jennifer Sterling, William Penn University |
| 2016 Beth McMahon, Central College |
| 2015 Sara Scheib, University of Iowa |
| 2014 Anne Marie Gruber, University of Dubuque |
| 2013 Dan Chibnall, Grand View University |
| 2012 Amy Paulus, University of Iowa |
| 2011 Rebecca Funke, Des Moines Area Community College |
| 2010 Ryan Gjerde, Luther College |
| 2009 Mary Iber, Cornell College |
| 2008 Brett Cloyd, University of Iowa |
| 2007 Mary Heinzman, St. Ambrose University |
| 2006 Jean Donham, Cornell College |
| 2005 Rebecca Stuhr, Grinnell College |
| 2004 Kathy Parsons, Iowa State University |
| 2003 Ellen Neuhaus, University of Northern Iowa |
| 2002 John Pollitz, St. Ambrose University |
| 2001 Rachel Crowley, Morningside College |
| 2000 Jane Campagna, Scott Community College |
| 1999 Ed Goedeken, Iowa State University |
| 1998 Chris Neuhaus, University of Northern Iowa |
| 1997 Mary Beveridge, Drake University |
| 1996 Mary McInroy, University of Iowa |
| 1995 Robert Rose, University of Northern Iowa |
| 1994 Tina Herb, Kirkwood College |
| 1993 Leo Clougherty, University of Iowa |
| 1992 Catherine Rod, Grinnell College |
| 1991 Jill Miller, Kirkwood College |
| 1990 Phil Van De Voorde, Iowa State University |
| 1989 Jane Kemp, Luther College |
| 1988 Patrick Wilkinson, University of Northern Iowa |
| 1987 Theresa Walker, Grinnell College |
| 1986 Dorothy Persson, University of Iowa |
| 1985 Elizabeth Kaschins, Luther College |
| 1984 Jamie Coniglio, Iowa State University |
| 1983 Patrick Wilkinson, University of Northern Iowa |
| 1982 Patricia Foley, University of Iowa |
| 1981 Corinne Potter, St. Ambrose College |
| 1980 Sister Joan Sheil, Marycrest College |
| 1979 David Martin, University of Iowa |
| 1978 Charles LeMaster, Morningside College |
| 1977 Art Hielkema, Northwestern College |
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1976 Kay Elliott, St. Ambrose College Update these instructions for next year’s committee. |