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 is also intricately involved in the planning and implementation of the 2017 statewide Minnesota Loves Libraries campaign.
Upcoming Meetings:
- TBD via online poll
Recent Meetings:
- November 29, 2016 – Subcommittee
- October 25, 2016
- March 29, 2016
- January 26, 2016
Advocacy Committee Charge | Advocacy Committee Online Meeting Instructions
| Committee Members | Appointed by |
| Marilyn Frauenkron Bayer, Chair | Houston Public Library |
| Mary Jane Holland | Buckham Memorial Library – Faribault |
| Steve Kramer | Dodge County |
| Linda Hennessey | Lanesboro Public Library |
| Nan Babcock | West Concord Public Library |
| Jeanne Pietig | Wabasha Public Library |
| Kim Edson, Library Representative | Rochester Public Library |
| Krista Ross, Executive Director | ex-officio |
| Jennifer Harveland, Communication Specialist | ex-officio |
| Reagen Thalacker, Regional Librarian | ex-officio |