President's+Corner

Welcome back everyone! A great big "thank you" is extended toStephanie Yanks, VP/Membership andLeigh Caldwell/Treasurer for collecting the membership fees at our in-service session. Also, we would like to encourage you to actively participate in all programs and events. If you have any suggestions or ideas for programs, kindly contact Mitzy Cromwell, VP for Programs. Lastly, the mission of the VBLA is to support the AASL's goal of “Empowering Learners through the Library Media Center." When **we** collaborate, then our students will be empowered to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information. Keep up the fantastic job of preparing students for life! Looking forward to a great year,  Peggy Ricks, VBLA President