M.E.D.I.A.+Events

__June 3, 2010 M.E.D.I.A. End of Year Dinner__ (Havanna Jax) M.E.D.I.A. members met for the delicious finale of the 2009-2010 school year at Havanna Jax. Retiree Margaret Camarata of Crown Point & MAJ was honored with a gift card/bag. (Gift cards were also sent to Susan Charry of DA and Rebecca Marshall of Raines). Outgoing President Nancy Murrey was presented with a gift certificate and hanging plant for her service on the board. Officers for the upcoming year were presented:
 * President: Lucretia Miller
 * Co-Vice Presidents: Janie Jones & Colleen Hartnett
 * Secretary: Susan Santos
 * Treasurer: Cyndi Ashley

Pat Dedicos (incoming FAME President) spoke about the November FAME conference in Orlando. She asked M.E.D.I.A. to sponsor a gift basket for the Silent Auction. Following discussion, it was decided M.E.D.I.A. would sponsor an Amazon.com gift card "donation" whereby Duval County media specialists could simply contribute $1 (or more) to purchase the card. Donations should be sent to Cyndi Ashley (currently at Mandarin HS/soon to be at new Atlantic Coast HS) via school mail -- please clearly mark your contribution as such. The purchase of shirts for Duval County SLMS to wear at the FAME conference was discussed. Cyndi Polkey has a contact in Orange Park. (We will revisit this in August, 2010.) Help with conference registration will also be needed. Lucretia Miller will be our FAME liason.

The 2010-2011 M.E.D.I.A. officers will meet over the summer to plan the agenda for the upcoming year.

__May 19, 2010 Notes for M.E.D.I.A. Members__
 * Please send word of any anticipated returements to Colleen at hartnettm@duvalschools.org. We would like to recognize (and be jealous) of this milestone for any of our fellow media specialists!
 * We have tentatively scheduled our end of the year dinner for Thursday, June 3, at Havanna Jax Cafe. Mark your calendars! As usual, every date has its conflicts, but this is always a great way to relax and chat with fellow library media specialists -- great group therapy & anticipation of summer! (and of course, yummy food) Details to follow soon.
 * FAME members -- elections are currently being held! Your vote counts!
 * Please network to help each other with those tasks unique to library media specialists at this time of year. Reach out to new library media specialists, especially as they may be struggling with inventory procedures, statistics, summer equipment cleaning, reports, etc.
 * Volunteers for this Saturday's Superintendent's Reading Celebration are needed. Contact Burt Jordan. Cross your fingers for good weather!
 * I'll be in touch with Havanna Jax details very soon!
 * If you are interested in serving/nominating M.E.D.I.A. officers for the upcoming year, please contact any current officer asap.
 * Hang in there -- the end is near!

__May 6, 2010 Duval County Media Festival Awards Ceremony​__ Bennett's Business Systems partnered with us/Diana Blount to sponsor this event. Wes Benwick, a Stanton Alumni, graciously initiated this partnership and arranged for the University Club venue. Invitations were sent to schools/students who entered the competition. Diana Blount (Stanton TV Production) coordinated the event. M.E.D.I.A. contributed $300.00 to assist with the purchase of awards & prizes. The possibility of expanding to a regional FAME event for next year is being discussed. Talk about a grassroots campaign that really has developed into an outstanding event for our students! Kudos to Diana Blount for her dedication & leadership! __Feb. 18, 2010 Book Lovers Delight__ (Restaurant Orsay)

M.E.D.I.A. members met for beverages & appetizers & a book exchange at Restaurant Orsay. Friends enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and refreshments! Nancy Murrey reminded everyone of transfer procedures & deadlines and also spoke of the anticipated budget crisis. The date & location of the Duval FAME awards has been changed to April at the University Club, courtesy of a Stanton alumni. Also, as a reminder, as stated from the Jim Harbin rules, please note __that all entries must be sponsored by a FAME member from the school at which the students attend__.

Next meeting: March, 2010 In combination with Diana Blount's media tv production group. Topic: FAME entries (details will follow shortly)

__Jan. 21, 2010 Summer Reading Programs__ (JPL Main Library) Cancelled due to severe weather!

__Dec. 10, 2009 Holiday Pot-Luck__ (LaVilla)

Great food, good friends, & a worthy cause combined to make our M.E.D.I.A. holiday party a great success! Donations were collected for Hubbard House clients. Many thanks to our jolly hostess, Harriet Moulton! Special kudos to Edna Lange for coordinating our efforts with Hubbard House. We appreciate your efforts on behalf of M.E.D.I.A.

Next meeting: January 21, 2010 @ JPL Main Library Topic: Summer Reading Programs

__Nov. 19, 2009 Barnes & Noble BookFair__ (Barnes & Noble @ St. Johns Towne Center)

Members met with Jamie Williams, B & N Community Relations Manager, for a discussion of Barnes & Noble resources for schools & educators. Topics included Bookfairs, Educator Discount Cards, and the B&N Discount Purchasing Program. Related literature and contact information were distributed. Next meeting: Dec. 10, LaVilla Topic: Holiday Pot-Luck & Donations for Hubbard House

__Oct. 15, 2009 F.A.M.E. Recap__ (Central Riverside Elementary)

Our meeting began at 4:30, focusing on a recap of workshops/sessions/news from the F.A.M.E. conference. Presentations were given by Lucretia Miller, Harriet Moulton, Lee Kaboli, Edna Lange, Susan Santos, and Janie Jones. Topics included technology/research, bullying (__Please Stop Laughing at Us__ by Jodee Blanco), genocide, author festival, Teen Reads, animation, ABDO presentation for males, and non-fiction books from Sylvandell Publishing. Handouts from various sessions were available.

Thank you to Pam Picray -- awesome "seasonally decorated" media center & yummy snack goodies!

Next meeting: Nov. 19 at 4:30 at Barnes & Noble located in St. Johns Towne Center. Topics: Book Fair opportunities and other services available from B&N

__Sept. 17, 2009 Mumford Bar-B-Q__

M.E.D.I.A. members were warmly greeted by Doug McNamara and staff. A brief business meeting was held, beginning at approximately 5:00. President Nancy Murrey presented the 2009 - 2010 meeting schedule, briefly describing the proposed agendas. Pat Dedicos, F.A.M.E. President-Elect, spoke about the upcoming conference in Orlando. With the Mumford staff present, Pam Picray recalled for everyone the original Mumford Bar-B-Q idea proposed by Barry 20 years ago when Pam was M.E.D.I.A. president. Nancy spoke of our continued appreciation for Doug and his staff and this annual event. Following a brief meditation by Frankie Morgan, members adjourned to the patio to enjoy the delicious Bono's bar-b-que and company of fellow media specialists. Next meeting: Oct. 15, 2009 at Central Riverside Elementary Topic: Recap of F.A.M.E. Conference workshops/sessions. Conference attendees should forward handouts to be copied to Lucretia Miller by Oct. 9.

__May 19, 2009 End of Year Dinner__

Havana Jax Cafe was the site of the M.E.D.I.A. end of the year dinner. Nearly 30 members attended to celebrate the end of the year with friends & colleagues. Retirees Frankie Morgan and Jan Messer were honored, along with Pat Dedicos (F.A.M.E. President-Elect) and Harriet Moulton (F.A.M.E. Board of Directors). Lucretia Miller was introduced as M.E.D.I.A. Vice-President. Discussion included the improved budget outlook for 2009-2010 media specialist positions and concerns for the future. Great comaraderie, food, and service -- a delightful evening!

__Tuesday, April 28, 2009: Celebration of Duval County FAME Jim Harbin Entrants__

What a great event! The celebration was packed with students and their families! Diana Blount was a great MC! M.E.D.I.A. provided pizza, drinks, and dessert. The student productions were amazing! Lots of door prizes were distributed. Thank you to those M.E.D.I.A. members who attended and helped to serve & clean up. Plans are already underway for next year's event -- to be held in Stanton's auditorium to accomodate the crowd!

__Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 2009__

Who: M.E.D.I.A. -- In conjunction with Diana Blount, Stanton TV Production Teacher What: Celebration of Duval County FAME Jim Harbin EntrantsWhen: **Tuesday, April 28, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:00** Where: Stanton College Prep Library Media CenterWhy: To recognize the effort, dedication, and creative accomplishments of Duval County student video producers and teachers. We will be announcing the Duval winners who will have their work sent on to compete at the regional level. What else: This event, organized by Diana Blount and financially supported by our M.E.D.I.A. organization, is an initial effort to honor participating students and teachers within our county. Pizza, soda, and door prizes will be included! This will also serve as our April M.E.D.I.A. meeting. RSVP: Please **RSVP** to Nancy Murrey (murreyn@duvalschools.org) or Diana Blount (blountd@duvalschools.org) by ** noon on this Friday, April 24 .**

Please come! Thank you for your support and commitment to our professional organization and our students!

__Next meeting:__ Feb. 19, 2009 at Beauclerc Elementary School at 4:30.

__Dec. 11th Holiday Party__ The M.E.D.I.A. holiday party was held at Beauclerc Elementary School. The pot-luck was delicious, the company jolly, and the donations for Hubbard House awesome! A special thank-you to Edna Lange for her efforts in contacting Hubbard House and for transporting the items in time for their "shopping" event.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Due to a holiday concert at LaVilla, the M.E.D.I.A. holiday party will still be held on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, but will be at ** __Beauclerc Elementary School__ ** at 4:30. Beauclerc is located just off of Baymeadows Road near the San Jose/Baymeadows intersection (near Hooters). Beauclerc can also be reached via I-95 -- take Baymeadows west exit. Mapquest can give you the details. We are looking for donations for the Toy & Gift Collection Drive to stock the Holiday Store. This is where clients shop for their children and children may select items for family members. Gifts should be __unwrapped__ [note: gifts for teenagers, esp. electronics, are always in short supply]. Non perishable foods for the pantry are also needed. Donations of tape, bows, and wrapping paper are needed. Thank you for whatever you can give/bring. M.E.D.I.A. will supply meats & paper products. We are asking members to help in the following areas. . . Elementary: Side dishes Middle Schools: Desserts High Schools: Breads, Drinks (soda, tea, etc.) This is a busy season with many school and personal events planned over the next few weeks. Please come & share the joy and friendship of the season with your fellow media specialists!

Our meeting was held at LaVilla, with Bryant Frazier and Rodilyn Bacho-Logsdon in attendance. I. Holiday Party Plans Our holiday party will be held at LaVilla on Dec. 11. Edna Lange will contact Hubbard House regarding gifts/donations. M.E.D.I.A. will be responsible for meats & paper goods. Elementary schools are asked to bring side dishes; Middle schools/desserts; High Schools/bread/drinks. II. Nettrekker Bryant has persuaded the District to purchase a 3 yr. license for Nettrekker. III. Rodilyn Bacho-Logsdon IV. Lucretia Miller, Duval County Teacher of the Year Addressed aspects & effects of curriculum collaboration. She also noted how our county is lacking in its support of media services as compared to other areas of the state. V. Other Discussion VI. Next meeting: Dec. 11, 2008
 * __November 20th Minutes and Discussion__**
 * Spoke about merging Media into academic services. Having attended Dr. Teger's inservice, she was able to convey to Jeanne Balentine the expectations/standards at the state level and the importance of their implementation in Duval media programs, with special emphasis on collaboration and planning with teachers.
 * Sees the ExCel3 document/rubric as a talking piece for school administrators when talking about aligning media standards with academic standards; by Feb. she hopes to put this in front of principals for discussion & consideration
 * Discussed working with JPL, media specialists, and instructional coaches in a coordinated effort to develop reading lists, especially for middle and high schools. This would probably be best done after FCAT.
 * Is very interested in working to improve the Superintendent's Reading Celebration with a special emphasis on involving our middle and high school students. Ideas for incentives, prizes, etc., are welcome. Rodilyn is willing to ask for donations, contact companies, etc.
 * Need to update "Role of the Media Specialist" & give to Rodilyn
 * Itinerant media specialists are largely in the elementary schools. Currently there are 18 such media specialists.
 * All are encouraged to get positive media news out -- can contact the Good News Ambassador for help with this

October 16th Minutes and Discussion on School Library Media Center Minutes:

Discussion:

The Mumford BBQ will be held Thursday, Sept.18, 2008, at Mumford Books located at 7847 Bayberry Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256. (Phone: 904-737-2649). We will begin at 4:30 with a short business meeting & instruction/introduction to Second Life. (Remember, we can get inservice points!) Dinner will be at 6 p.m. or a little before. All are welcome! Please rsvp to Nancy Murrey, Cyndy Ashley, Donna White, or *** Hartnett asap. It will be great to see each other & connect on media issues! Hope to see lots of people there!