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Meadowood Townhomes
Apartments in Canton, MI
Shannon Hicks
Phone: (734) 629-4572
Fax: (734) 397-5188
41140 Canton Court
Canton, MI 48188
Apartment Models & Pricing
Price $950
650 Square Feet
1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
Price $1020
800 Square Feet
2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom
Price $1260
1100 Square Feet
3 Bedrooms / 1 1/2 Bathrooms
Apartment Model:2 Bedroom Townhome
Home Specifications
Model Features
- Private Entrance
- Full Basement
- Spacious Living Area
- Large Closets
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Dishwasher & Disposal
- Washer & Dryer Included!
Community Amenities
- Private Entrances
- Full Basement in Townhomes
- Acclaimed Plymouth-Canton Schools
- Gourmet Kitchens With Dishwasher & Disposal
- Washers & Dryers in each home
- Spacious Living Areas With Ample Closet Space
- Conveniently Located to fabulous shopping & dining
- In-home Storage in Ranch Style 1BR Homes
- Remodeled Exteriors
- Community Playground and Park Area
- Moments from Township Fitness & Community Center
- Minutes to Expressway Access at both Michigan Ave. & Ford Road
- Short Walk to Township Parks
Welcome to Meadowood Townhomes of Canton!
Our community offers outstanding floorplans in 2 & 3-bedroom townhomes and 1-bedroom ranch-style apartments. Meadowood's location is convenient to the entire metro area, from downtown to Metro Airport to Ann Arbor. Plus, the Plymouth-Canton School District is one of the area's finest.
Meadowood Townhomes of Canton offers the best rental value in town. Your home here will have a private entrance. Each townhome has a full basement and our ranch-style apartments have in-home storage. All homes have spacious living areas, great kitchens and large closets. Washer & Dryer in home, dishwasher, cable access and a large park & playground area round out an exceptional community.
Add in a friendly staff and you have the area's best rental neighborhood. Call us or visit today to find out more. Be sure to ask about this week's great specials!
Rental rates, offers, and specifications subject to change without notice.
Apartment Models & Pricing
Price $950
650 Square Feet
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Price $1020
800 Square Feet
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Price $1260
1100 Square Feet
3 Bedrooms
1 1/2 Bathrooms
Community Features
- Private Entrances
- Full Basement in Townhomes
- Acclaimed Plymouth-Canton Schools
- Gourmet Kitchens With Dishwasher & Disposal
- Washers & Dryers in each home
- Spacious Living Areas With Ample Closet Space
- Conveniently Located to fabulous shopping & dining
- In-home Storage in Ranch Style 1BR Homes
- Remodeled Exteriors
- Community Playground and Park Area
- Moments from Township Fitness & Community Center
- Minutes to Expressway Access at both Michigan Ave. & Ford Road
- Short Walk to Township Parks
Area Information
Local Information:
Canton Area Information - http://www.canton-mi.org
Canton Township offers a wealth of resources to its residents for living, shopping, playing, and learning. This list can only highlight a few items. For example, did you know that Canton boasts of being the 20th "safest" community in the entire nation? To learn more about Canton Township, visit the township offices at 1150 Canton Center Road South, Canton Township, Michigan. Or, visit the township website at http://www.canton-mi.org
Summit on the Park - http://leisure.canton-mi.org/summit/index_summit.asp
This community center is a 95,000 square foot cultural and recreational jewel in the heart of Canton Township in the beautiful 105-acre Heritage Park. The complex includes a wide array of outstanding cultural and recreational amenities including a banquet & conference center, aquatic center, fitness center, gymnasium, track and meeting rooms.
Canton Area Parks - http://leisure.canton-mi.org/parks/index_parks.asp
Canton prides itself on providing an excellent system of 6 township parks which offer a variety of facilities and activities for residents, plus a place for families to gather for picnics and other outdoor activities. Park pavilions and the gazebo in Heritage Park are available for rental by community groups and individuals. In addition, Huron-Clinton Metroparks William P. Holliday Nature Preserve cuts into the northeast corner of Canton at Koppernick Road, east of the C&O railtracks. 500 acres total, 57 acres in Canton. The River Rouge Parkway is also along the lower Rouge River from Canton Center to Hannan Road. 267 acres, this is a natural, undeveloped park area.
Golf Courses
In addition to many local area private clubs, Canton Township maintains two public courses
Pheasant Run Golf Club is a scenic and challenging golf course designed by world renowned architect Arthur Hills. The 27-hole layout covers more than 300 acres of rolling terrain, and traverses over 10.5 miles from start to finish. The championship course features pencross bent grass fairways and tees along with smooth, fast, and true greens. The golf course is inviting to the beginner and challenging to the scratch golfer, as numerous tee boxes allow the course to play 5,046 yards from the forward tees all the way up to 7,125 yards from the "tips." Pheasant Run Golf Club has the distinction of being awarded three and one half stars from Golf Digest Magazine - Places to Play. Pheasant Run also include a practice range, pro shop and grill.
Fellows Creek Golf Club
Located on Lotz Road just north of Michigan Ave., boasts 27 holes over three unique nine-hole courses. Each nine hole layout is over 3,200 yards in length. Discounts are offered to Canton residents. Fellows Creek offers a fully stocked pro shop for all your golf equipment needs, golf lessons from and a complete restaurant/banquet facility for your outing and special occasion needs. The banquet room can accommodate up to 275 people. Windowed with a beautiful view of the golf course, they can service a wide variety of events such as golf outings, showers, retirement parties and business meetings.
Victory Park - http://csc.canton-mi.org/
The gateway to sports in Canton featuring Canton Sports Center, Arctic Edge Ice Arena and High Velocity Sports. If sports is your game, it's at Victory Park.
Shopping & Dining:
Shopping & Dining
Canton Township is fast becoming the retail capital of Wayne County. In addition to metropolitan Detroit's only IKEA home furnishings store on Ford Road near Haggerty Road, Canton boasts the presence of nearly all of the country's major retailers including Target, Home Depot, Costco (coming 2007), Lowes, Best Buy, and Kroger. Canton also is the showcase for wide variety of local specialty retailers. And, Canton's central location and quick expressway access puts you minutes from any shopping venue in either Metro Detroit or Ann Arbor.
Our area restaurants, including those found in nearby Plymouth and Northville, can satisy any palate, from casual to gourmet and from burgers to any international cuisine you can think of. For even more variety, 25 minutes or less drives you to exciting Ann Arbor nightlife or the hot spots of downtown Detroit.
Plymouth-Canton Schools - http://www.pccs.k12.mi.us/
All of our communities are within the highly acclaimed Plymouth-Canton Community School District, which includes three high schools, five middle schools, and 15 elementary schools. The Plymouth-Canton district boasts the only educational park in Michigan. Known as the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park (P-CEP), it is a 305-acre site which serves as the location of three four-year comprehensive high schools, Canton, Plymouth, and Salem.. The buildings, completed in 2002, house over 220 teachers, counselors, and learning specialists, with a student population of about 5,664. Courses available to students, who participate interchangeably at the three schools, range from auto mechanics through foreign languages to calculus and cover all the areas in between. Athletic facilities at the Park include swimming pools, gymnasiums, and an 8,000-seat athletic stadium used jointly by all three schools. Every school in the District has a media center staffed by a certified librarian and is served by specialists in art, music, physical education and learning problems. For more information on the district, its history of achievement and standardized test score history and to see the school district annual report, visit the website:
The Canton Public Library - http://www.cantonpl.org/
The Canton Public Library serves more than 76,000 residents of Canton Township, a community in western Wayne County, Michigan. We are a member of The Library Network (TLN) and Metro Net. The Library is located at 1200 S. Canton Center Road, near to the township office facilities.
Site Plan
Directions & Map
From I-275, exit Michigan Ave. west. Turn right (North) on Haggerty Rd. Pass Palmer Road. Our entrance will be on the right (east) side of Haggerty at Stacy Drive.


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The Fray Tickets
The song that has lately hooked gen-Xers and teeny-boppers alike, is "How to Save a Life" by the fabulous newcomers The Fray. The song made it to the top three on the Billboard Hot Hundred soon after it came out, and eventually gained popular appeal internationally, making it to the top five on Singles charts in countries such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, Sweden and the UK. The Fray entered the realm of superstardom with their debut and their popularity has steadily spread across the globe. Their debut album How to save a Life was released in 2005 and was certified the double Platinum by the RIAA. It was also certified Platinum in Australia and New Zealand.
The Fray Tickets
The Fray is a classy four-piece piano rock band. It was formed as recently as 2002 by former class-mates Isaac Slade and Joe King. Dave Welsh and Ben Wycocki joined the band later. Slade does vocals and piano, Joe King is on guitar and vocals, Dave Welsh is also on guitar and Ben Wysocki plays drums and percussion. Their song "Over my head" (Cable car) became a top ten hit in the United States and Canada. The Fray recently signed on for this year ('08/'09) as an ambassador for VH1's Save The Music Foundation. They performed at the American Music Awards in '08. As the song "Cable Car" rose on the charts, "How to Save a Life" was featured on Grey's Anatomy, and later, on an episode of Scrubs. ABC announced in 2008 that the song would be part of the advertisement used for promoting the season premiere of Grey's Anatomy. This prompted the song to become the band's second Top 40 hit in the U.S, selling over one million downloads.
The Fray's music has helped boost the appeal for many films and TV shows. Songs such as "Look After You," "Never Say Never," and "You Found Me" have been used in movies Jumper, Cold Case and episodes of TV series Journeyman and One Tree Hill.
This, in turn, has given them an incredible boost as a band. The spotlight it has cast on them in the music scene is well deserved because The Fray get it just right with well-composed lyrics and sophisticated, original music. They have been likened to U2 in their music style as well as the lead vocalist's style, which has caused them to be disregarded by some as a bad imitation, and embraced by others for refashioning a familiar sound. No matter what the secret of their success, The Fray has come to define the music of the present moment. Their work has touched and excited millions of music lovers across the world and will continue to do so for a long time to come.
The Fray announce North American tour
The Fray Venues
The Fray Cities
- Bensalem PA
The Fray Tour Dates 2020 & Concerts
Nothing beats the joy of watching your favorite music artist perform live! The Fray's concert dates are out and fans are looking forward to the upcoming shows. The next concert will be held in Bensalem at the Xcite Center - Parx Casino and Racing on 14-Mar-20. For complete information regarding dates and venues, please visit our website.
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The Fray Ticket Prices
Currently the average price for The Fray tickets is $150. The date and location for this event is 14-Mar-20 at Xcite Center - Parx Casino and Racing, Bensalem. The minimum get-in price for The Fray tickets is $63.
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For one runner, in particular, making it through Sunday's Chicago Marathon will be an especially hard-fought achievement.
Boston resident Lee Ann Yanni was injured in April's bombings at that city's marathon. The first blast tore through the 32-year-old's left leg, forcing her to undergo multiple surgeries and a lengthy rehabilitation.
It also threatened her plans to run in Chicago to raise money to fight cancer, which claimed the life of her father last year.
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She tells the Chicago Sun-Times that her road to recovery and to Chicago's race was "probably the hardest thing" she's ever done.
She says she wants people to know that she's a survivor.
On Sunday, she'll be wearing the blue and yellow colors of the Boston Athletic Association.
And as the first major U.S. marathon since the Boston bombings steps off Sunday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the city feels prepared for the race and most importantly runners won't be deterred by fear.
"The world will watch the endurance of the human spirit to persevere," Emanuel said Thursday at the marathon's kick-off press conference. "While individuals run, an entire city, an entire county, an entire world [will] come together to say that we will not be deterred."
The tragic event forced the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to step up security, increasing checkpoints, banning spectators from the start and finish lines, and requiring runners to pick up their own race-day packets.
Atseda Baysa, who won the 2012 Chicago Marathon and took part in the Boston Marathon said the two cities are very different, and she's hoping for a fresh start.
"Boston and Chicago are different," she said. "I hope Chicago is not a problem like Boston."
Fellow Boston runner Meg Carly said she's determined to finish the Chicago race.
"I ran in Boston in the spring and didn't get to finish," she said. "This time I'm really excited to be here and hopefully it all works out and there are no surprises. No one's going to stop me from running this race."
Emanuel said 45,000 runners and about 1.7 million spectators are expected in Chicago Sunday for the annual race, which draws an annual economic impact of $243 million for the city.
"The fact is that people keep coming back," Emanuel said. "We had a record number last year. We expect a record number of people running this year."
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Kudzu is cooked as food in China, and also is used as an herb in traditional Chinese medicine . However, in the United States, kudzu has become an invasive pest. It was deliberately planted earlier this century for use as animal fodder and to control soil erosion. It turned out to be incredibly prolific and soon spread throughout the South like an alien invader. The problem is that kudzu can grow a foot a day during the summer, and as much as 60 feet a year, giving it the folk name "mile-a-minute vine." It swallows telephone poles, chokes trees, and takes over yards.
What Is Kudzu Used for Today?
Besides cooking with it, feeding it to animals, and weaving baskets out of its rubbery vines, kudzu may also be useful in treating alcoholism . In Chinese folk medicine, a tea brewed from kudzu root is believed to be useful in sobering up people who are intoxicated by alcohol. Taking the hint, a 1993 study evaluated the effects of kudzu in a species of hamsters known to enjoy drinking alcohol to intoxication. 1 Ordinarily, if given a choice, the Syrian golden hamster will prefer alcohol to water, but administration of kudzu reversed that preference.
This animal study, along with another one involving rats, 3 led to widespread speculation that kudzu may be useful in the treatment of human alcoholism. However, the results of the two small reported human trials are conflicting. 2, 5
In academic Chinese herbology (as opposed to Chinese folk medicine), kudzu has different applications. One classic herbal formula containing kudzu is used for the treatment of colds accompanied by pain in the neck. However, there is no scientific evidence that it is effective for this condition.
Kudzu contains isoflavones similar to those found in soy . These substances are known to have an estrogen-like effect. On this basis, kudzu has been proposed as a treatment for menopausal symptoms . However, the one published double-blind trial failed to find benefit. 4
Safety Issues
Based on its extensive food use, kudzu is believed to be reasonably safe. However, safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe kidney or liver disease has not been established.
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The snow you see here is long gone, we're back to rain by now. Though, it was nice to experience winter for a few days! I'm really, really, looking forward to warm weather.
After my trip to NYC this past weekend, this whole week has been a whirlwind, so I'm keeping it short and sweet today. I'll be sharing my pictures from New York early next week!


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The best of Japan
* Subject to availability.
- Discovering the 'Empire of the Rising Sun', its culture, its ancestral traditions and iconic sites.
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Miyajima Sanctuary and its vermillion Torii, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
- Sakaiminato and Matsue or medieval Japan and the former homes of the Samurais.
- Discovering Tamano, a former feudal domain with a surprising cultural heritage, and its famous "black castle".
- Osaka, and its famous castle (port of disembarkation).
Staterooms & Suites
Superior Stateroom AU$9,290 Not Available Deluxe Stateroom AU$8,610 Available Prestige Deck 4 AU$9,630 Available Prestige Deck 5 AU$10,110 Available Prestige Deck 6 AU$10,620 Available Deluxe Suite AU$17,360 Not Available Prestige Deck 5 Suite AU$20,180 Available Prestige Deck 6 Suite AU$21,180 Available Owner's Suite AU$28,550 Available
Designed in 2013 and loyal to the PONANT spirit, Le Soléal like her sisterships embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing which is Ponant's signature. The elegance of her exterior and interior lines and her intimate size (only 132 staterooms and suites)make this a rare and innovative yacht on the cruise market.
Interior Design
With her fluid lines and a modern colour scheme combining natural wood with shades of grey and white, Le Soléal presents references to a nautical theme.
Port of call & excursions
MaizuruEmbarkation 07/06/2020 from 15H00 to 16H00 . Departure 07/06/2020 at 19H00 .
Located on the western coast of Honshu island, in the province of Kyoto, the charming town of Maizuru boasts one of Japan's most exquisite closed bays. A climb to the observatory allows to appreciate the splendour of this inlet scattered with tiny wild islands. Visitors can also admire the treasures of traditional architecture by visiting the temple of Enryu-ji or the Tanabe-jo castle. The town also bears traces of a rich military past, which you can see in the old arsenals of the navy, red brick buildings that today house a museum.
8 June 2020 – SakaiminatoArrival 08/06/2020 early morning. Departure 08/06/2020 early evening.
Located on the south-west coast of Honshu Island, the busy fishing port of Sakaiminato celebrates the comic writer and artist Shigeru Mizuki, who was born here. As well as a museum a dedicated tourist route leads through streets and squares that feature 134 bronze statues representing his beloved characters. This isn't the only thing Sakaiminato has to offer; try some local seafood specialities and enjoy the stunning views of Mt Daisen and the Yumigahama peninsula.
9 June 2020 – BusanArrival 09/06/2020 midday. Departure 09/06/2020 early evening.
With around four million inhabitants, Busan is the second largest metropolis on South Korea, after Seoul. This dynamic harbour city, located in the south-east, surrounded by the warm waters of the Sea of Japan, benefits from a mild, pleasant climate. You'll find delightful simply to stroll around the lively streets and explore the city's outstanding cultural heritage of art galleries, museums, and Buddhist sites, such as the Haedong Yonggungsa temple, which elegantly sits on the waterfront. Rich too in magnificent beaches and superlative natural landscapes, Busan's peaceful atmosphere will win you over, as will its inhabitants, whom you'll have the pleasure of meeting.
10 June 2020 – NagasakiArrival 10/06/2020 early morning. Departure 10/06/2020 early evening.
Located on the north-west coast of Kyushu, Nagasaki will impress you by its rich heritage. Despite the destruction in 1945, you can visit several ancient sites, including the beautiful 19th-century Catholic Church of Oura and its garden, the sanctuary of Suwa Shrine or several Buddhist temples. A visit to the Atomic Bomb Museum gives you insight into the extent of the damage caused by the nuclear attack. Close by, a walk in the Memorial Peace Park leads you to a collection of objets d'art offered as a gift from Japan to the world.
11 June 2020 – KagoshimaArrival 11/06/2020 early morning. Departure 11/06/2020 early evening.
The seaside city of Kagoshima, at the south of Kyushu Island, is best known for Sakurajima, an active volcano that faces Kinko Bay. A visit to this busy metropolis will remind you just how much the volcano is part of the inhabitants' everyday life: in the wake of the almost daily eruptions, a delicate layer of ash settles on everything. The top of a buried torii (traditional Japanese gate) measuring three metres that was 'swallowed up' by a giant lava flow in 1914 can still be seen. The power of nature will send a shiver down your spine.
12 June 2020 – UwajimaArrival 12/06/2020 midday. Departure 12/06/2020 evening.
Located on the west coast of Shikoku island, Uwajima will delight lovers of history and traditional customs. The magnificent Uwajima Castle was built in the 17th-century by the powerful Date clan and has a beautiful ornamental garden and bridge. The much-visited Taga Shrine is dedicated to fertility and is full of phalluses. As for eating, you must taste jakoten, a local delicacy based on fried fish.
13 June 2020 – HiroshimaArrival 13/06/2020 early morning. Departure 13/06/2020 midday.
Visiting Hiroshima is a moving experience. The town spreads along Honshu Island, along the inside coasts of Seto. While firmly focused on the future, Hiroshima doesn't forget its past, and a visit to the Peace Memorial Park and Genbaku Dome is a must. You'll enjoy the city's modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere and effervescent nightlife just as much as the peaceful stillness of its natural parkland areas such as splendid Shukkei-en, the town's historic garden.
13 June 2020 – Miyajima IslandArrival 13/06/2020 early afternoon. Departure 13/06/2020 evening.
At the heart of the Inland Sea, Miyajima, the "island sanctuary" will reveal its treasures. In the background you will see the Shinto Grand Sanctuary, whose entrance is guarded by a magnificent vermillion "Torii". Considered to be one of the most beautiful sites in the Japanese islands, you will be transported by the unique character and the serenity of this sacred site.
14 June 2020 – TamanoArrival 14/06/2020 early morning. Departure 14/06/2020 evening.
Located on the island of Honshu, hugging the banks of the Sento Inland Sea, Tamano is a popular destination thanks to its sun-drenched climate. Upon arrival, marvel at the way in which the city has been built along the coast at the foot of a deep, dark forest. In the area surrounding Tamano, stroll down the streets of Kurashiki, known as the 'white-walled city' in a nod to the pretty façades of the houses that line the streets of this ancient Edo-period trading town. Another major regional attraction is the Seto Ohashi bridge. Its 12.5 kilometres make it the world's longest double-decker bridge.
OsakaDisembarkation 15/06/2020 at 07H00 .
Like its big sister Tokyo, Osaka is the product of ancestral traditions and amazing technological innovations. And despite its size, its location on the Pacific Ocean give it a sense of serenity. The main historic landmark is the 16th-century Osaka Castle, which stands proud in the midst of majestic skyscrapers. The lively streets of Dotomburi and the bizarre Shinsekai district attract thousands of locals and visitors. A multitude of restaurants offer menus full of regional specialities: takoyaki, made with octopus, and other succulent dishes such as kushikatsu kebabs.
The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information.
Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, Ponant will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.
Warning about the use of drones: the use of drones aboard PONANT ships, whether they are sailing at sea, at a port of call or anchored, is strictly forbidden. The use of drones on land in the Arctic and Antarctic regions is also strictly forbidden by international polar regulations. In other regions, it may be possible to use drones on land if permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of each country and each region travelled through, as well as a pilot's licence that should be obtained from your home country. Passengers are responsible for obtaining these permits; they should be able to present them at all times. Passengers who do not obtain these authorisations expose themselves to the risk of legal proceedings.
Pre/Post & Overlands
Before your cruise
04/06/2020 – FROM TOKYO TO KYOTO BETWEEN TRADITIONS AND MODERNITY (3 NIGHTS)For your comfort and serenity, this programme benefits from a PONANT accompaniment***.
The escort, mandated by the company, accompanies you and remains at your disposal during your stay.
His mission: offering you assistance and facilitating the organisation to ensure the full success of your stay.3190.02 AU$ **
** Prices per person, based on double occupancy
Attention: the prices listed at the time of your reservation can be different from those listed in the brochure. These prices can evolve based on availability and the real time rates of the airline companies selected.
Travellers are advised to check all the information with the authorities concerned prior to the departure date. Ponant advises Travellers to consult the country factsheets relating to the chosen destinations. Ponant specifically draws Travellers' attention to the fact that the information provided may change up until the departure date, and they are advised to consult that information up until the time of departure. CDP invites Travellers to adjust their behavior to the visited country, to exercise vigilance and to avoid carrying valuable objects during their travel.
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ARSL BYLAWS – Proposed Revisions, June 2010revised September 11, 2009
Bylaws of the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL)
Approved by Membership E-Ballot – August 21, 2007
Revised by membership – September 11, 2009
Article 1. Name…………………………………………………………………….. 2
Article 2. Purpose…………………………………………………………………..2
Article 3. Membership……………………………………………………………. 2
Article 4. Meetings………………………………………………………………… 3
Article 5. Board of Directors……………………………………………………. 3
Article 6. Officers………………………………………………………………….. 5
Article 7. Committees…………………………………………………………….. 6
Article 8. Finances………………………………………………………………… 7
Article 9. Parliamentary Authority……………………………………………. 8
Article 10. Endorsements……………………………………………………….. 9
Appendix A Library Bill of Rights…………………………………………….10
Appendix B The Freedom to Read……………………………………………11
Appendix C Freedom to View………………………………………………….14
Appendix D Statement of Professional Ethics…………………………… 15
ARSL BYLAWS – Proposed Revisions, June 2010revised September 11, 2009
Article 1. Name
The name of this association shall be the Association for Rural & Small Libraries, henceforth referred to as the "Association."
Article 2. Purpose
The Association shall be a not-for-profit organization established under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law).
The mission of the Association is to provide a network of people and materials to support rural and small library staff, volunteers, and trustees to integrate the library thoroughly with the life and work of the community it serves.
The objectives of the Association are:
To organize a network of members concerned about the growth and development of useful library services in rural and small libraries;
To provide opportunities for the continuing education of members;
To provide mechanisms for members to exchange ideas and to meet on a regular basis;
To cultivate the practice of librarianship and to foster a spirit of cooperation among members of the profession, enabling them to act together for mutual goals;
To serve as a source of current information about trends, issues, and strategies;
To partner with other library and non-library groups and organizations serving rural and small library communities;
To collect and disseminate information and resources that are critical to this network;
To advocate for rural and small libraries at the local, state, and national levels.
Article 3. Membership
Membership in this Association shall be open to any person or institution interested in librarianship who subscribes to the purposes stated above and who pays annual dues.
Annual membership dDues for membership shall be set each year by the Board of Directors and ratified by a majority vote of those members present and voting at the Association's Annual Meeting. The membership year for the Association is January 1 through December 31. Each member shall be entitled to one vote at the Annual Meeting.
Article 4. Meetings
The Association may hold as many meetings a year as it wishes, either electronically or in person.
The Annual Meeting of the membership shall be held at the Association's Annual Conference. A written announcement of the date, time, and place shall be provided to members at least one month in advance. In the event that an Annual Conference is not held, the Board of Directors shall schedule an Annual Meeting either electronically or in person. Formatted: Font color: Black, Strikethrough
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Other meetings of the membership may be called when deemed appropriate by the President or by petition of at least five members and approval of the Board of Directors. A quorum for any meeting shall consist of those in attendance. All meetings may be held in person, by teleconference, or electronically.
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Article 5. Board of Directors
Section 1. Number.
The Association shall be managed by a Board of Directors of up to twelve (12)fifteen (15) ARSL members, one-third of whom shall be elected each year from among the Association's active members for a three-year term at each Annual Meeting. Each year the Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate for Vice President/President-elect and up to four (4)three Board members. Only individuals are considered for election.
The Board may add appoint non-voting, ex-officio members as neededappropriate. Ex Officio members shall serve a one year term, renewable at the Board's recommendation. Only individuals are considered for election. Organizations may wish to designate an official representative who would then become eligible to serve as a Director.
Section 2. Terms of Office.
The term of office shall be for three (3) years. Board members will assume office at the close of the Annual Meeting immediately following their election and will serve a term of three years. Directors may be re-elected for one additional three-year term and then must rotate off the Board for at least one year.
A current board member who is elected to the position of Vice President/President Elect automatically begins a new 3 year term of service to include: one year as Vice President/President Elect, one year as President, and one year as Immediate Past President.
If the Vice President/President Elect is a current board member who has not completed a full 3-year term, then the Nominating Committee will designate a candidate on the election slate to serve the remainder of that term. This candidate may be re-elected for one additional 3-year term before being required to rotate off the board for at least one year.
Section 3. Duties.
The Board shall have the power to conduct business on behalf of the Association, including the appointment of committees, filing of reports, disbursement of funds, etc.
In addition, the Board shall fix the time and place of business meetings, make recommendations to the Association, and perform other duties as specified herein or by parliamentary authority. The Board will be subject to the orders of the Association, and none of its acts will conflict with action taken by the Association.
Section 4. Powers.
The Board of Directors shall have sole power, on behalf of the Association, to incur indebtedness, solicit funding, make public statements, issue public writings, and establish and maintain relations with other organizations.
However, the Directors shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or other obligations of the Association.
Section 5. Quorum and voting.
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Ex-officio members of the Board of Directors will not count toward a board quorum and will not retain the privilege of voting.
Section 6. Meetings.
There shall be a meeting of the Board at each Annual Meeting, and there shall be at least four (4) meetings of the Board called and convened between the Annual Meetings of the Association in person, by teleconference, or electronically, each of which will be made known to the membership. In other months the Officers may also meet in person, by teleconference, or electronically as needed and the budget permits.
Regular and additional meetings of the Board shall be called, and the time and place set, at the discretion of the President or six (6) voting members of the Board.
All meetings of the Board are open to members of the Association.
The Secretary shall take minutes of Association, Board and Executive Committee meetings and maintain the official record on file with the secretary's papers. Copies of the minutes from all meetings shall be available to the distributed to the entire membership within one month of the meeting date on the Association Listserv and posted on the web site. Minutes of Board meetings shall be distributed to Board members at least one week prior to the next Board meeting.
Section 7. Publication of resolutions.
The text of these Bylaws, and all major resolutions and policy decisions of the Association shall be published on the Association web page and listserv.
available to the membership on the web site.
Section 8. Vacancies and removal.
Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall be filled during the year by appointment of the President with concurrence of the Officers for the remainder of the unexpired term.
A Board member who does not attend four (4) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings shall be removed from the Board. A member may also be removed for cause by a two-thirds vote of the Board present and voting.
Article 6. Officers
Section 1. Members
The officers of the Association shall be the President, Vice President/President-elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Vacancies in any office shall be filled by the Board of Directors from their membership for the unexpired term.
Section 2. Terms of Office.
The President and Vice President of the Association shall be elected by the membership of the Association. The Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected by the Board of Directors from their membership at their first meeting during the Annual Meeting.
Section 3. Duties of officers.
The officers shall perform those duties assigned to them by these bylaws as well as the parliamentary authority of the Association.
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1. Prepares the agenda for Board meetings to be sent at least one week prior to the meeting.
2. Presides at the Board meetings and maintains order.
3. Expedites business compatible with the rights of those present.
4. Signs documents as necessary.
5. Appoints appropriate committees as needed.
1. Presides in the absence of the Chair.
2. Serves as member of the Annual Conference planning committee.
1. Takes minutes of all Association, Board, and Executive Committee meetings.
2. Distributes minutes from each meeting to all Board members within three (3) weeks and to the entire Association membership within one month of the meeting date through posting on the Association Listserv andmake them available to the membership on the web site. Minutes of Board meetings shall also be sent to Board members attached to the meeting agenda at least one week prior to the next Board meeting.
3. Reads the minutes of the last meeting (if required by the group).
4. Signs the minutes after they have been approved by the Board.
5. Maintains a record of all Association, Board and Executive Committee meetings as the official Association record on file with the secretary's papers.
6. Signs documents with the President as necessary.
7. In the absence of the President and Vice-President, the Secretary will call the meeting to order with the first item of business being the election of a temporary chair for the meeting.
1. Prepares and annual budget.
2. Keeps an accurate account of all financial transactions and makes a report to the Board at the regular scheduled Board meetings.
3. Files all reports with the Secretary for inclusion in the Association records.
4. Signs documents as necessary.
5. Serves as chair of a budget committee if formed.
Section 4. Removal of Officers.
An officer may be removed for cause by a simple majority vote of the Board present and voting.
Article 7. Committees
Section 1. Executive Committee
The Board of Directors may, by a simple majority vote of its members, designate an Executive Committee consisting of the President, Vice President, Immediate Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer, delegating to such committee the powers and authority of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the Association, to the extent permitted, and except as may otherwise be provided, by provisions of law.
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By a majority vote of its members, the Board may at any time revoke or modify any or all of the Executive Committee authority so delegated, increase or decrease but not below two(2) the number of the members of the Executive Committee, and fill vacancies on the Executive Committee from the members of the Board.
The Executive Committee shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings, distributing them to the full Board after each meeting and filing them with the Association records.
Section 2. Other Committees.
There shall be such committees as the Board of Directors will create or will be created by a simple majority vote of those present and voting at any meeting of the Board.
Members of the Board shall be assigned to chair and serve on these committees. Individuals from the Association membership who are not members of the Board may be invited to serve on these committees and shall act in an advisory capacity to the Board.
The Board shall appoint a Nominating Committee to prepare a slate for Vice President/President-elect and three members to be voted on prior to the Annual Meeting.
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Article 8. Finances
Section 1. Financial Year.
The financial year of the Association shall be January 1 through December 31. All expenditures shall be made with the approval of the Board of Directors, and paid by the Treasurer who shall be responsible for keeping a record of all financial transactions for the Association. An annual financial and program report shall be provided to the Board and membership at the Annual Meeting.
Section 2. Activities Restricted.
No part of the net earnings of the Association will inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, Board of Directors, officers or other private persons, except those the Association will be authorized and empowered to make reasonable compensation for services rendered to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the Association's purposes [see Article 2 above] according to any guidelines established by the Internal Revenue Code., including distributions to other such organizations under Section 501(c)(6) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
No substantial part of the activities of the Association will be attempting to influence legislation, and the Association shall not participate in, or intervene in, including the publishing or distribution of statements or any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws, the Association will not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law) or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law).
Section 3. Dissolution.
Upon any dissolution, voluntary or involuntary, revocation of its charter, insolvency or bankruptcy of the Association, the Board of Directors will, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all of the liabilities of the Association, dispose of all of the remaining assets of the Association by donation to _______________________ the American Library Association with the requirement that those assets be used to support information and services that benefit rural and small libraries.
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Article 9. Parliamentary Procedure
The rules contained in the Special Parliamentary Procedures for Small Boards in Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. (Scott Foresman, 1990) will govern the Association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are consistent with these Bylaws and any special rules of order the Association may adopt.
"Procedure in small Boards. In a Board meeting where there are not more than about a dozen members present, some of the formality that is necessary in a large assembly would hinder business. The rules governing such meetings are different from the rules that hold in assemblies, in the following respects:
Members are not required to obtain the floor before making motions or speaking, which they can do while seated.
Motions do not need to be seconded.
There is no limit to the number of times a member can speak to a question, and motions to close or limit debate generally should not be entertained.
Informal discussion of a subject is permitted while no motion is pending.
Sometimes, when a proposal is perfectly clear to all present, a vote can be taken without a motion's having been introduced. Unless agreed to by general consent, however, all proposed actions of a Board must be approved by vote under the same rules as in an assembly, except that a vote can be taken initially by a show of hands, which is often a better method in such meetings.
The chairman need not rise while putting questions to vote.
The chairman can speak in discussion without rising or leaving the chair; and, subject to rule or custom within the particular Board (which should be uniformly followed regardless of how many members are present), he usually can make motions and usually votes on all questions."
Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised.
Scott Foresman, 1990. pp.405-6.
Section 2. Voting.
The majority of the members voting will decide general and special elections.
Only members in good standing will be permitted the privilege of voting.
Section 3. Amendments.
These Bylaws may be changed or amended by a two-thirds majority vote of those members present and voting at the Annual Meeting of the Association, or by an electronic or online vote of two-thirds majority of the members registered and voting.
Notice of these changes must be given to the membership at least two weeks in advance of the meeting when the vote is taken or electronic notification of an electronic or online vote will be emailed at least two weeks in advance of any vote taken. Electronic or online voting will be concluded within a 2 week timeframe from day online polls open until vote is concluded.
Article 10. Endorsements.
The Association endorses the Library Bill of Rights of the American Library Association, the Freedom to Read, the Freedom to View, and the Statement of Professional Ethics of the American Library Association. The texts of these statements can be found in the Appendix.
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Date Adopted by the Membership of the Association: August 21, 2007.
Date of revisions: September 11, 2009
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Appendix A
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
V. A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.
VI. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.
Adopted by the ALA Council June l8, l948;
Amended February 2, l961; June 28,1967; January 23, l980; and inclusion of "age" reaffirmed January 23, 1996.
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Appendix B
The freedom to read is essential to our democracy. It is continuously under attack. Private groups and public authorities in various parts of the country are working to remove or limit access to reading materials, to censor content in schools, to label "controversial" views, to distribute lists of "objectionable" books or authors, and to purge libraries. These actions apparently rise from a view that our national tradition of free expression is no longer valid; that censorship and suppression are needed to avoid the subversion of politics and the corruption of morals. We, as citizens devoted to reading and as librarians and publishers responsible for disseminating ideas, wish to assert the public interest in the preservation of the freedom to read.
Most attempts at suppression rest on a denial of the fundamental premise of democracy: that the ordinary citizen, by exercising critical judgment, will accept the good and reject the bad. The censors, public and private, assume that they should determine what is good and what is bad for their fellow citizens.
We trust Americans to recognize propaganda and misinformation, and to make their own decisions about what they read and believe. We do not believe they need the help of censors to assist them in this task. We do not believe they are prepared to sacrifice their heritage of a free press in order to be "protected" against what others think may be bad for them. We believe they still favor free enterprise in ideas and expression.
These efforts at suppression are related to a larger pattern of pressures being brought against education, the press, art and images, films, broadcast media, and the Internet. The problem is not only one of actual censorship. The shadow of fear cast by these pressures leads, we suspect, to an even larger voluntary curtailment of expression by those who seek to avoid controversy.
Such pressure toward conformity is perhaps natural to a time of accelerated change. And yet suppression is never more dangerous than in such a time of social tension. Freedom has given the United States the elasticity to endure strain. Freedom keeps open the path of novel and creative solutions, and enables change to come by choice. Every silencing of a heresy, every enforcement of an orthodoxy, diminishes the toughness and resilience of our society and leaves it the less able to deal with controversy and difference.
Now as always in our history, reading is among our greatest freedoms. The freedom to read and write is almost the only means for making generally available ideas or manners of expression that can initially command only a small audience. The written word is the natural medium for the new idea and the untried voice from which come the original contributions to social growth. It is essential to the extended discussion that serious thought requires, and to the accumulation of knowledge and ideas into organized collections.
We believe that free communication is essential to the preservation of a free society and a creative culture. We believe that these pressures toward conformity present the danger of limiting the range and variety of inquiry and expression on which our democracy and our culture depend. We believe that every American community must jealously guard the freedom to publish and to circulate, in order to preserve its own freedom to read. We believe that publishers and librarians have a profound responsibility to give validity to that freedom to read by making it possible for the readers to choose freely from a variety of offerings. The freedom to read is guaranteed by the Constitution.
Those with faith in free people will stand firm on these constitutional guarantees of essential rights and will exercise the responsibilities that accompany these rights.
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We therefore affirm these propositions:
1. It is in the public interest for publishers and librarians to make available the widest diversity of views and expressions, including those that are unorthodox or unpopular with the majority.
Creative thought is by definition new, and what is new is different. The bearer of every new thought is a rebel until that idea is refined and tested. Totalitarian systems attempt to maintain themselves in power by the ruthless suppression of any concept that challenges the established orthodoxy. The power of a democratic system to adapt to change is vastly strengthened by the freedom of its citizens to choose widely from among conflicting opinions offered freely to them. To stifle every nonconformist idea at birth would mark the end of the democratic process. Furthermore, only through the constant activity of weighing and selecting can the democratic mind attain the strength demanded by times like these. We need to know not only what we believe but why we believe it.
2. Publishers, librarians, and booksellers do not need to endorse every idea or presentation they make available. It would conflict with the public interest for them to establish their own political, moral, or aesthetic views as a standard for determining what should be published or circulated.
Publishers and librarians serve the educational process by helping to make available knowledge and ideas required for the growth of the mind and the increase of learning. They do not foster education by imposing as mentors the patterns of their own thought. The people should have the freedom to read and consider a broader range of ideas than those that may be held by any single librarian or publisher or government or church. It is wrong that what one can read should be confined to what another thinks proper.
3. It is contrary to the public interest for publishers or librarians to bar access to writings on the basis of the personal history or political affiliations of the author.
No art or literature can flourish if it is to be measured by the political views or private lives of its creators. No society of free people can flourish that draws up lists of writers to whom it will not listen, whatever they may have to say.
4. There is no place in our society for efforts to coerce the taste of others, to confine adults to the reading matter deemed suitable for adolescents, or to inhibit the efforts of writers to achieve artistic expression.
To some, much of modern expression is shocking. But is not much of life itself shocking? We cut off literature at the source if we prevent writers from dealing with the stuff of life. Parents and teachers have a responsibility to prepare the young to meet the diversity of experiences in life to which they will be exposed, as they have a responsibility to help them learn to think critically for themselves. These are affirmative responsibilities, not to be discharged simply by preventing them from reading works for which they are not yet prepared. In these matters values differ, and values cannot be legislated; nor can machinery be devised that will suit the demands of one group without limiting the freedom of others.
5. It is not in the public interest to force a reader to accept with any expression the prejudgment of a label characterizing it or its author as subversive or dangerous.
The ideal of labeling presupposes the existence of individuals or groups with wisdom to determine by authority what is good or bad for the citizen. It presupposes that individuals must be directed in making up their minds about the ideas they examine. But Americans do not need others to do their thinking for them.
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6. It is the responsibility of publishers and librarians, as guardians of the people's freedom to read, to contest encroachments upon that freedom by individuals or groups seeking to impose their own standards or tastes upon the community at large.
It is inevitable in the give and take of the democratic process that the political, the moral, or the aesthetic concepts of an individual or group will occasionally collide with those of another individual or group. In a free society individuals are free to determine for themselves what they wish to read, and each group is free to determine what it will recommend to its freely associated members. But no group has the right to take the law into its own hands, and to impose its own concept of politics or morality upon other members of a democratic society. Freedom is no freedom if it is accorded only to the accepted and the inoffensive.
7. It is the responsibility of publishers and librarians to give full meaning to the freedom to read by providing books that enrich the quality and diversity of thought and expression. By the exercise of this affirmative responsibility, they can demonstrate that the answer to a "bad" book is a good one, the answer to a "bad" idea is a good one.
The freedom to read is of little consequence when the reader cannot obtain matter fit for that reader's purpose. What is needed is not only the absence of restraint, but the positive provision of opportunity for the people to read the best that has been thought and said. Books are the major channel by which the intellectual inheritance is handed down, and the principal means of its testing and growth. The defense of the freedom to read requires of all publishers and librarians the utmost of their faculties, and deserves of all citizens the fullest of their support.
We state these propositions neither lightly nor as easy generalizations. We here stake out a lofty claim for the value of the written word. We do so because we believe that it is possessed of enormous variety and usefulness, worthy of cherishing and keeping free. We realize that the application of these propositions may mean the dissemination of ideas and manners of expression that are repugnant to many persons. We do not state these propositions in the comfortable belief that what people read is unimportant. We believe rather that what people read is deeply important; that ideas can be dangerous; but that the suppression of ideas is fatal to a democratic society. Freedom itself is a dangerous way of life, but it is ours.
This statement was originally issued in May of 1953 by the
Westchester Conference of the American Library Association
and the American Book Publishers Council,
which in 1970 consolidated with the American Educational Publishers Institute to become the Association of American Publishers.
Adopted June 25, 1953.
Amended January 28, 1972; January 16, 1991; July 12, 2000; June 30, 2004
by the ALA Council and the AAP Freedom to Read Committee.
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Appendix C
The Freedom to View, along with the freedom to speak, to hear, and to read, is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In a free society, there is no place for censorship of any medium of expression. Therefore, we affirm these principles:
l. It is in the public interest to provide the broadest access to films and other audiovisual materials because they have proven to be among the most effective means for the communication of ideas. Liberty of circulation is essential to insure the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression.
2. It is in the public interest to provide for our audiences, films and other audiovisual materials which represent a diversity of views and expression. Selection of a work does not constitute or imply agreement with or approval of the content.
3. It is our professional responsibility to resist the constraint of labeling of prejudging a film on the basis of the moral, religious, or political beliefs of the producer or filmmaker or on the basis of controversial content.
4. It is our professional responsibility to contest vigorously, by all lawful means, every encroachment upon the public's freedom to view.
This statement was originally drafted by the Freedom to View Committee
of the American Film and Video Association
(formerly the Educational Film Library Association)
and was adopted by the AFVA Board of Directors in February 1979.
This statement was updated and approved by the AFVA Board of Directors in 1989.
Endorsed by the ALA Council, January 10, 1990.
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Appendix D
Statement of Professional Ethics
I. We provide the highest level of service to all library users through appropriate and usefully organized resources; equitable service policies; equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and courteous responses to all requests.
II. We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library resources.
III. We protect each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted.
IV. We recognize and respect intellectual property rights.
V. We treat co-workers and other colleagues with respect, fairness and good faith, and advocate conditions of employment that safeguard the rights and welfare of all employees of our institutions.
VI. We do not advance private interests at the expense of library users, colleagues, or our employing institutions.
VII. We distinguish between our personal convictions and professional duties and do not allow our personal beliefs to interfere with fair representations of the aims of our institutions or the provision of access to their information resources.
VIII. We strive for excellence in the profession by maintaining and enhancing our own knowledge and skills, by encouraging the professional development of co-workers, and by fostering the aspirations of potential members of the profession.
Adopted by the American Library Association June 28, 1995.


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7 reasons people hate being in meetings with you
Did you schedule another meeting without an agenda? Do you talk over your colleagues? If so, it's time to brush up your meeting etiquette.
The meeting. That necessary evil. That gathering we love to hate, yet can't resist scheduling.
There's a reason meetings are so reviled.
They're poorly organized. They're poorly run. They have no objective. They have no value. People show up for the sake of showing up, and they behave badly.
You're probably in a meeting right now.
Sadly, you are likely part of the badly behaving, no-value-adding, disorganized, meeting-marauding masses.
Just look around the table. Look at those faces—those bored, irate, aggravated, disengaged faces. They don't want to be in this conference room with you. They hate being in this conference room with you.
And that's no good, because if you're in a meeting, there should be a reason. Maybe you're trying to woo a prospective customer. Maybe you're trying to kick off a project. Maybe you're presenting work to a client.
Regardless, if people hate being in meetings with you, you are thwarting your objectives.
Don't let this happen. The first step in healing is to recognize you have a problem. Here's a list to help you recognize why people hate being in meetings with you:
1. You have no agenda.
We all have a mountain of work to do, and meetings take us away from that work.
That being the case, meetings better be worthwhile, because their very existence makes the rest of the day harder.
If you plan a meeting and it's not worthwhile, the people in it will hate you. And if you don't have an agenda, you run the risk of running a worthless meeting.
Agendas don't have to be complex. You should have an objective and a plan. Sure, nicely-formatted agendas that list all of the attendees and have to-the-minute time allocations delineated for each bullet item are nice to have. But what really matters is you know what you want to achieve, and you have some sort of plan to achieve it.
Does this sound like a chore? Does this sound like something you don't have time for? Well, you can spend a few minutes of your time preparing an agenda, or you can waste an hour of theirs. That's your choice.
And when you look at it that way, they should hate you if you don't show up prepared.
2. You talk at them, not with them.
It's good to be prepared, but be careful you don't prepare so much that you turn yourself into a robot delivering a script.
Too often, people come into my office to give presentations. They have slides. They know the words they're supposed to say on each one. And they hurl them at me—like rocks.
Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.
I'm a person. Talk with me, not at me. Look at my eyes. Am I engaged? Am I interested? Is what you're saying even relevant to me?
The first step in communicating is listening. Make sure you bring your ears to the conversation. Nobody enjoys a monologue.
3. You barrage them with data.
People in this business love statistics. They also love to show they did their homework.
The result is an industry-wide pandemic of PowerPoint slides crammed from top to bottom with numbers, percentages, facts, figures and stats—and no communication.
I know you work hard on your slides. Don't you want people to remember them? The way to do that is to communicate one idea on each slide. You want to support it with multiple data points? Great. Use three.
But realize that as soon as you put a laundry list in front of people, they don't see your lovely blouse or cool new jeans. All they see is a pile of dirty laundry.
4. You're overly familiar.
All good salespeople know relationships are priceless. They are worth investing in. They are critical to success.
It's not what you know, it's who you know.
I appreciate you want to have a relationship by the end of this meeting, but don't confuse that with us already having one.
It turns people off, and if you cross that line too early, there's no turning back.
That is not to say love at first sight does not happen in business. Just last week I had a meeting with a potential client. We knew right away we were cut from the same cloth.
But that's rare. If you are wondering if you're crossing boundaries, ask yourself if this is something that's been happening a lot lately.
If the answer is yes, tone it down.
5. You look at your phone, not at them.
Really? You're looking at your phone? I'm sitting here. I'm talking.
Do I bore you? Am I an insignificant speck on your radar of self-imposed magnificence? Can you simply not control yourself?
Of course I hate being in this meeting with you.
6. You talk over people.
I have to admit, I have been guilty of this one so many times.
There's an irony to business. If you're to succeed, you want to find smart, creative, passionate people.
The problem with many smart, creative, passionate people, however, is they just can't wait to share their brilliant ideas with everyone else in the room. They have an answer to every question. They have a hammer for every nail.
Sadly, that's often at the expense of everyone else in the room.
But this is a meeting. People have come here to meet.
Sometimes the question isn't yours to answer, even if you have a terrific response in your head. Sometimes we need to consider the other guy's contribution to the brainstorm before you toss another iron in the fire. Sometimes you don't have complete information, but you would if you'd just shut up for a second.
Let other people talk, or don't be surprised that they hate sitting across from you.
7. You talk just to show you have value, even when you don't.
There is a word for people who do this. It's called being a blowhard.
I think it comes from the notion that one constantly feels the need to try really hard to blow some proof of the value of his existence out of his mouth.
The problem with blowhards is they often prove the opposite.
There's a fine line. When you speak not to add value, but to show you add value, you're probably not adding value.
What's more, what you're doing is transparent, whether others in the room call you on it or not. And they're irritated.
Adam Kleinberg is CEO of Traction. Follow him on Twitter @adamkleinberg. A version of this article originally appeared on iMedia Connection.
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Wylie is a real life cowboy born into a 4th generation ranching family on the empty sprawl of Northern Montana. He celebrates his unique rural perspective as a prolific singer/songwriter with over twenty albums to his credit. Whether playing for a crowd of 50 or 5,000, Wylie's goal is always the same: "To win a crowd and not be boring!"
Since 1989, the Wylie & the Wild West has become internationally known for their captivating presentation of original and traditional music of America and its colorful West. The group got its start on Ronnie Mack's Barn Dance at the Palomino Club in North Hollywood, California, developing their sound alongside artists such as Dale Watson, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakum, Rosie Flores and Dave Alvin. Since then, Wylie & the Wild West have played thousands of gigs, delighting audiences around the world with their one-of-a-kind brand of music which includes elements of Cowboy, Traditional Country, Western Swing, Folk and Yodeling. Their resume includes over 50 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry along with other notable venues including the National Folk Festival, the Library of Congress, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, The Los Angeles Performing Arts Center, the Bumbershoot Festival, the Stagecoach Festival, Merlefest, the National Cowboy Gathering, and a Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. Add to that a performance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. That is not the resume of a mediocre performer.
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In a very "Workman" like performance, the San Juan Bronco football team thumped the Grand County Red Devils Friday night in Moab, 47-13.
Meanwhile, in the opener for Monticello, the Buckaroos came up just short of the 3A Carbon Dinos, 27-20.
The Broncos showed their multiple-weaponed attack in their shellacking of the Red Devils. Junior QB Barkley Christensen took over the reign of Cameron Shumway admirably, throwing the ball with accuracy and deadly effectiveness, to a fine stable of receivers, led by junior Bobby Bowring and senior Parker Maeli.
Christensen also handed the ball off to the usual bevy of Bronco running backs, led by fellow junior Logan Meyer, who had well over 100 yards rushing and carrying the ball himself. Christensen also gaining nearly 100 yards himself on five carries in the first half alone in the 65th meeting between the two schools.
As a result, the Broncos jumped out to a commanding 26-0 lead in the first half that could have easily been 33-0 except for a Bronco fumble into the endzone on their second drive of the night.
Add a touchdown on an interception return by Meyer and two other turnovers, an interception by Maerli and a strip and fumble recovery by junior lineman Bogh Bayles, and the Broncos pretty much had their way.
The Broncos scored on every possession except for the fumble in the first half, even got a safety on a Bowring blocked punt, and a Meyer field goal. Their first punt didn't come until the second half.
But there were some first game jitters two as the Broncos racked up a few holding penalties, had a turnover or two themselves and had to turn two muffed snaps on extra points into Meyer two point scrambles.
But all in all, Coach Lee was happy with the Workman like effort. Asked about the team performance and fan support as the community mourns the loss of Jason Workman, Lee responded, "I am not really sure the team reaction and performance had much to do with the thoughts of Jason, but I know the coaches have had a difficult time and that might have rubbed off on the team.
"As an individual, Jason is probably not remembered by many of the players but everywhere you go you see and feel his impact. Tradition is established by example and Jason's example is followed by those that have a desire and drive to win and succeed.
"Hard work, dedication, love of teammates, and loyalty are only a few of the footprints left by Jason Workman for these young men of today and the boys of the future to follow.
"Jason will always be in our hearts and I will miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful family."
The Broncos host the Kirtland NM Broncos in the home opener this Friday.
The Buckaroos traveled to Price for their opening game to take on the Dinos. And they held their own, scoring first in the seesaw battle on a 90-yard kickoff return by Austin Maloy.
After tieing the game at 20 late in the fourth quarter on a Austin Wilcox four-yard run, the Bucks gave notice to the Dinos that they were for real.
Then the Bucks were shocked themselves when Carbon completed a 75-yard pass play leading to the winning touchdown with just a couple of minutes left in the game.
The Austins, Maloy and Wilcox, helped the Buckaroo crowd quickly forget the graduating duo of Devin Wright and Kendall Maughan with their daring running efforts from the backfield.
Maloy also scored the Bucks second touchdown on an seven yard run in the second quarter.
The veteran Monticello offensive line, anchored by three year starter Adam Black, played splendidly.
Next up for the Buckaroos is a trip to Moab to face the Red Devils.
By the way did you notice that the Broncos and Buckaroos are not scheduled to play this year? First time since 1992 that the two schools have not met on the gridiron.
Both the Monticello and San Juan volleyball teams participated in volleyball tournaments over the weekend, the Broncos at the Tournament of Champions and the Bucks at the Dixie Tournament.
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It's time to fill the holes in your LEGO Minifigures collection! Listen up collectors and gift givers alike!
In honor of the 9th installment of LEGO Minifigures hitting the shelves, Past Generation Toys is releasing all our back stocked inventory! Meaning, all LEGO Minifigures, Series 2 through 8, will be available to buy while supplies last. That's over 100 different figures! With this flood of figures pouring out of our gates it can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, and because no one asked for it, here is my top 3 picks for Series 2-8. The figures will be reeased over the next two weeks. Series 2 and 9 are already available on the Past Generation Toys website.
Now to the favorites from each series...
Now to the favorites from each series...
Series 2:
3) Disco Guy - You have to love the creativity here.
2) Dracula - Cape AND bat accessory, good stuff.
1) - Spartan Soldier - From the tip of his helmet to the detail in his sandals, this Minifigure earns his top seat for Series 2. (After you buy one you just need 299 more.)
Series 3:
3) Gorilla - I love that removing his mask reveals a somewhat disheveled, sweaty minifigure.
2) Rapper - a gold microphone sealed his spot in the top 3.
1) Elf - If it weren't for his Jaundice tint, this guy could easily slip right into the LOTR and Hobbit LEGO sets.
Series 4:
3) Hockey Guy - Even with the football helmet and inability to hold a hockey stick correctly, this figure is still one of my favorites.
2) The Monster - Two words: Forehead accessory.
1) Hazmat Guy - Hands down the best figure of this group even with the missed opportunity of an additional face.
Honorable Mention: Gangster - Too bad they don't have a Tommy gun accessory, but the violin case gets the point across.
3) Boxer - Simple and works perfectly. Any LEGO Minifigure with a the option of a black eye deserves to be on some list somewhere.
2) Lizard Guy - I'm just such a fan of Godzilla I couldn't keep him out of the top 3. I saw an online picture where some guy put an all black head piece under the mask. Then, he built a little LEGO city full of buildings for this guy to trounce.
1) Gladiator - The helmet design is what sold this figure. Now we just need another variation to have them fight.
Honorable Mention: Roman Soldier - He's another army builder and a crowd favorite, so says Caeser.
3) Surgeon - Another face would have been nice. Is that a syringe or one of those outlawed lawn darts?
2) Robot - Love that wind-up piece. Finally, the LEGO claw hands make sense on a figure!
1) Sleepy Head - Not only do you get a Teddy bear accessory, two faces (sleepy and asleep), but this minifigure comes with his own "bed head" hairdo.
Series 7:
3) Computer Tech - Nothing special about this guy, but that emoticon mug is pure genius.
2) Daredevil - Not a big seller, but still, I love his design. He's more 1 part Elvis and 2 parts Evil Kinevel.
1) Galaxy Patrol - I never wanted Minifigures to have knee and shoulder joints so badly.
Series 8:
3) Conquistador - This guy is as good as the Musketeer from Series 6.
2) DJ - Do kids even know what that black disk the DJ is holding? Kids, ask your parents.
1) Deep Sea Diver - Should have given him a small treasure chest instead of the harpoon gun.
Series 9:
Honorable Mention: Battle Mech - They just need to release 4 other colors of this guy to form Voltron.
3) Heroic Knight - Hope this guy doesn't meet the Evil Knight from Series 7.
2) Alien Avenger - Galaxy Patrol guy has his work cut out for him.
1) Cyclops - Did you know this guy comes with two faces? Well, he has an open eye and and angry eye on the back of his head. With two eyes is he really a Cyclops any more?
Again, you can buy these figures from the Past Generation Toys website right now!
As the Series number increases, it seems the superstars shine less bright. I saw the plans for Series 10 and the prospects aren't any better. I'm going to assume people aren't waiting in anticipation for the "Old Man" Minifigure. Though, I DO like that they gave him an angry face. If he comes with a "get off my lawn" sign or even a cane, I take it all back. I'm not complaining about the craftsmanship or detail, but maybe a little on the creativity. In the last few minutes I just thought up some new characters that I'd want to buy. Here they are:
Series X:
Super Hero - Cape is a must. Can be a guy and later release a girl version.
Army Guy - LEGO has already done a Sailor. What's the hold up on Soldiers? Put them in green or camo. You can even do a Swat Guy figure.
Spy - Guy in Tux with a gun. Done. If you want to get fancy, give him a suave expression and a slick hairdo.
Teacher - She comes with an apple and a book or folder or something.
Shaolin Monk - Bald Lego with 2 swords. He would fly off the shelves.
So what do you think? You have any better ideas or want to tell me why mine stink? Let's here it.


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Caroline Code and the Crimson start Ivy League action this weekend (photo courtesy Justine Agaloos).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard field hockey team begins Ivy League play this Saturday when rival Yale travels to Jordan Field.
Last Time Out
Harvard dropped a 3-0 decision to No. 17 Boston College, but saw significant improvement during the second half. After falling behind 2-0 at halftime, the Crimson rebounded to outshoot BC, 11-5, and gain more penalty corners, 9-5, during the second frame. Cynthia Tassopoulos made 11 saves in goal for Harvard, her second straight game with double-digit denials.
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Tassopoulos, a senior co-captain, moved into third-place in career saves in the Harvard record book last weekend. Tassopoulos passed Anya Cowan '00 (434 saves) and currently has 446 saves during her four years in Cambridge. Jessica Milhollin '96 holds the Harvard record with 714 career stops and Denise Katsias '89 sits in second with 605 saves.
Ivy History
Yale split the Ivy League championship last season, ending a six-year run of outright titles by the Tigers. Prior to 2011, the last time a team other than Princeton won the Ancient Eight was 2004 when Harvard and Penn shared the championship. Harvard's last outright title came in 1990, while Yale hasn't had sole possession of the championship since 1980.
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The Bulldogs (1-2) enter the weekend coming off of a 1-0 home loss to Hofstra. The shutout was the second time this season that Yale has been blanked, including a 4-0 defeat at Fairfield in the season opener. Between the two shutouts, Yale exploded for three second half goals to come from behind and beat Quinnipiac, 3-2, Sept. 8. Sophomore Heather Schlesier has played all 210 minutes in goal for the Bulldogs and has allowed 2.33 goals per game along with a .781 save percentage.
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