The Advocacy Committee is responsible for planning regional advocacy activities and providing recommendations to the SELCO/SELS Board of Directors on pending legislation affecting libraries. The Committee sets periodic meetings.
The Committee was also involved in the planning and implementation of the 2017 statewide Minnesota Loves Libraries campaign.
Upcoming Meetings:
- TBD
Recent Meetings:
- July 24, 2018
- April 24, 2018
- January 23, 2018
- November 29, 2016 – Subcommittee
Advocacy Committee Charge | Advocacy Committee Online Meeting Instructions
| Committee Members | Appointed by |
| Marilyn Frauenkron Bayer, Chair | Houston Public Library |
| Leah Montgomery | Cannon Falls Library |
| Steve Kramer | Dodge County |
| Linda Hennessey | Lanesboro Public Library |
| Martha Hauschildt | Brownsdale Public Library |
| Jeanne Pietig | Wabasha Public Library |
| Kim Edson, Library Representative | Rochester Public Library |
| Krista Ross, Executive Director | ex-officio |
| Jennifer Harveland, Advocacy Consultant | ex-officio |
| Reagen Thalacker, Library Services Consultant | ex-officio |