DISASTER ASSISTANCE DENA LUCE At this year’s Annual Convention in April 2012, ALLA awarded its first Library Disaster Assistance Grant to five libraries. The grant was created in the spring of 2011 to assist libraries in Alabama who had received damage due to tornadoes or other disasters. The amount of award is $250.00. The Disaster Assistance Grant is a way for members of the library community to support libraries affected by disasters for years to come. The Association hopes the grant will continue to be a location for community members and businesses to direct financial assistance to the areas of greatest need.
Grant Recipients for 2012 1. Northside Middle School-LeeAnna Mills, School Librarian/ Bobby Beasley, Principal Northport, AL 2. Phil Campbell Elementary School--Alana Swinney, Librarian Phil Campbell, AL 3. Woodville Public Library-Karen Chambers, Librarian Woodville, AL
The ALLA Executive Council voted to award double the original grant amount to each of the five recipients, awarding $500 to each.
4. Hackleburg Elementary School-Andi Paganelli, Librarian/Joan Baker, Principal Hackleburg, AL
For those of you interested in providing funds, please see the Donation page under “Forms” on our website, www.allanet.org. Please direct any questions to Association Administrator Dena Luce (admin@allanet.org or 334-414-0113).
5. Hackleburg High School--Andi Paganelli, Librarian/John Hardin/ Principal Hackleburg, AL 35564
May/june 2012
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