WLA Annual Conference 2004
Nov. 2 - 5, 2004/ Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Special Events
In addition to the great programs, the WLA Conference also has some great special events planned. Round out your conference experience with these chances to socialize, network, do good works, or just eat, drink, and be merry!
Wednesday
All day
Book Drive for Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless
The Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) is asking attendees at the 2004 WLA conference to bring donations of new or gently used books for Twin Oaks Shelter. Donations of cash are also welcome. Twin Oaks is Walworth County 's only shelter for the homeless. Many of those who spend time there are families with children. Twin Oaks would like to start a library for these individuals and families. Sometimes the children will also take a favorite book with them when they move from the shelter to other housing. Help bring the joy of reading to the residents of Twin Oaks. There will be a book cart located in the registration area where you can place your donations.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
WLA Foundation Fund Raising Dinner
Cactus Club, 430 Broad St., Lake Geneva
Shuttle bus available from the Grand Geneva lobby.
This is a perfect prelude to the All Conference Dessert Reception, and proceeds
from the dinner support the work of the WLA Foundation. Join friends and
colleagues for a festive meal at a southwestern cantina favored by the locals.
Buffet selection includes the best golden fried chicken you've ever had,
a Mexican entrée, and a complement of side dishes. Specialty drinks
and other beverages served at additional charge. There will be shuttle bus
service available from the Grand Geneva to downtown Lake Geneva, stopping
at the Cactus Club from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. After that, enjoy a leisurely
walk to the Riviera for the Dessert Reception. Pre-registration required.
Sponsors: Conference Committee; WLA Foundation
8:00-9:30 p.m.
All Conference Dessert Reception
The Riviera Ballroom, downtown Lake Geneva
Shuttle bus available from the Grand Geneva lobby.
Step into the grandeur of the historic Riviera to experience the quiet beauty
of Lake Geneva's waterfront and the ambience of the big band era. Hailed
as a mecca for the country's greatest dance bands in the 1930s and 1940s,
the Riviera epitomizes class with its graceful arches, Doric columns, and
picturesque view of Geneva Lake. An elegant assortment of desserts and an
upbeat Richard Eliot Jazz Trio provide a flavor befitting the splendor of
a dance pavilion now recognized in the National Register of Historic Places.
There will be shuttle bus service available to and from The Grand Geneva,
with the final bus returning from the Riviera at 10:00 p.m. Pre-registration
preferred, but not required.
Sponsors: Conference and Membership Committees
Partner: Embury, Ltd.and Carthage College Hedberg Library
Thursday
All day
Book Drive for Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless
See Wednesday's description for more information.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Awards Banquet
Ballroom A&B
Don’t miss this opportunity to honor and recognize the best of Wisconsin's
library community. A delicious Grand Geneva dinner will be followed by presentation
of the following awards: Trustee of the Year, Librarian of the Year, Special
Service Award, Citation of Merit, Muriel Fuller Award, the Highsmith award,
and the DEMCO Library of the Year award.
Sponsor: Awards & Honors Committee
Partners: DEMCO, Inc.; Highsmith, Inc.; WLA Foundation; Worzalla Publishing Company
9:00-11:00 p.m.
Book discussion: Orchard by Larry Watson
Westgate C
Gary Warren Niebuhr, Director, Greendale Public Library
READ’s book discussion groups are always popular, and Mr. Niebuhr leads
this year’s talk about Orchard by Larry Watson. Orchard
centers on the lives of two couples in rural Door County, Wisconsin in the
1950s. Orchard was named 2004 Banta Award winner.
Sponsor: Readers Section
A Royal Revelry
Ballroom C
Join us for magical merrymaking as the Youth Services Section presents A
Royal Revelry with jesters, jugglers, music, and more! Dress as your favorite
Medieval/Renaissance character as we officially proclaim 2005 the year of
Dragons, Dreams, and Daring Deeds (which also happens to be the theme for
next year’s summer library program)! Need a costume? Take a look at
the gown available at the WLA Foundation Silent Auction!
Sponsor: Youth Services Section
Steal this Literary Series Idea! - the McMillan Coffeehouse on Tour
Evergreen I
Mark Turcotte, poet, Sister Bay
Does “literary programming” conjure images of high fees and other
high-stakes programming risks? Native American poet Mark Turcotte of Fish
Creek will give a dynamic presentation of his poetry in the tradition of
the comfortable, de-institutionalized setting of McMillan Coffeehouse (housed
in McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids), where he has performed.
Mark’s books, including his most recent, Exploding Chippewas,
will be available for sale and signing. An open mic session will provide
an opportunity to share your own work. Enjoy, and imagine how this could
happen at your own library!
Sponsors: Libary Research Round Table; Reference and Adult Services Section;
Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians; Wisconsin Association of Public
Libraries
WLA Socrates Café
Galewood D
Are you tired of leaving the discussion of important topics to shock jock
ideologues? Are rude diatribes not exactly your idea of scintillating conversation?
Do you yearn to discuss current events, issues of common concern and philosophical
questions in an atmosphere of openness and mutual respect? Then gather your
thoughts, grab a cub cup of java and come to the Socrates Café! No
ad hominem arguments allowed.
Sponsors: Intellectual Freedom Round Table; Reference and Adult Services
Section; Social Responsibilities Round Table; Membership Committee
Friday
Through conference end
Book Drive for Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless
See Wednesday's description for more information.
8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast on the Boat
Pre-registration required.
Bid farewell to Lake Geneva with a refreshing morning ride aboard The
Walworth, the most recently restored boat owned by Lake Geneva Cruise
Lines. Enjoy a narrated tour of the grand estates along the shoreline and
a catered breakfast on board. Learn about the rich history of these mansions,
including the architecture and the personalities, which gave Lake Geneva
its signature identity as “The Newport of the West.”
Transportation to and from the Riviera dock not included.
Directions from the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa to the Riviera : Exit parking
lot to Resort Main Entrance on Highway 50 (also called Main St ). Turn right
(West). Proceed to fourth stoplight ( Broad St .). Turn left. Riviera Dock
is straight ahead one block.
Sponsors: Conference Committee, Membership Committee
