Membership Bulletin
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2012
www.floridamedia.org
We need Your Voice
Speak UP! Together our voice is stronger!
President Lou Greco on Membership “What will YOU do for FAME and our profession of school librarianship? We need all hands on deck to assist in making FAME the best state school librarian organization in the United States. This year, please find your place in FAME and share your unique gifts and talents.” FMQ Winter 2012
FAME MEMBERSHIP
WE NEED YOU:
Total Members = 622
There are 68 counties in Florida • 23 counties are not represented in FAME • 21 counties have 5 or less members of which 8 counties have 1 member • 7 counties have 6-10 members • 6 counties have 11-19 • 12 counties have more than 20 members (see chart below)
Lou Greco- FAME President
1. To join FAME 2. To attend the conference and network with other professionals 3. To be proactive in defending school library programs with local and state representatives 4. To read and contribute to FMQ (Florida Media Quarterly) 5. To connect with one another through social media 6. To participate in one of FAME’s programs 7. T o take at least one professional development class offered by FAME
40th Annual FAME Conference Sept. 19-21 2012
Energized
School Libraries for the Next Gen Student Upcoming Annual FAME Conferences 2013 October 2-4 2014 October 1-3 2015 September 23-25
Put the ME in FAME! Join Today! Our Mission...Our Vision .
FAME advocates for every student in Florida to be involved in and have open access to a quality school library media program administered by a highly competent, certified library media specialist. FAME is a collaborative, responsive, dynamic network for Florida library media professionals.
FAME membership is July 1 through June 30. Access an application online and send by mail with payment.