Leader Orientation
Incoming officers and leaders (allied representatives, appointed officials, chapter presidents, committee chairs, section chairs, and task force chairs) should familiarize themselves with MLA's structure, organization, and program areas.
Orientation Meeting
- Virtual Orientation - April 2019
- Hosted by Julia Esparza, President-Elect and Kevin Baliozian, Executive Director
- See file area for recorded presentation and slides.
General Information on MLA
- Vision, Values, and Mission
- Programs
- Organization
- Leaders
- Staff
- History
- Code of Ethics
- Awards and Honors
- Grants, Scholarships, and Fellowships
- International Programs
- Allied Organizations
- MLA Glossary
File Libraries
- Governance Documents: Bylaws and Procedures
- New Leaders Orientation
- Strategy and Finance
- Previous Annual Reports (MLA, Sections, Chapters, SIGS, Committees, Allied Reps)
Activity Reports
- Reports are submitted twice a year by MLA leaders including: allied representatives, appointed officials, chapter presidents, committee chairs, section chairs, and task force chairs. SIG conveners and jury chairs are not required to submit activity reports to MLA Headquarters.
- Annual reports are due by April 5:
- LINK to submission form,
- Full report (see content below),
- Submitted to the Board of Directors,
- Posted on MLANET after the annual meeting,
- Part of the association's permanent records archived at the National Library of Medicine.
- Midyear reports are due by October 15:
- Executive summary only, with the option of providing a motion or additional report,
- Submitted to the Board of Directors.
- Activity reports must relate to areas of strategic importance to a MLA unit, or to the MLA Strategic Plan.
- Reports from 2017/2018 and previous years can be found on MLANET in the Organization file library under Annual Reports.
Reporting Guidelines
ANNUAL REPORT CONTENT - Due April 5
- Leadership Roster - Found in community home on MLANET.
- Executive Summary – In 100 words or less (up to 6 bullet points), summarize the top achievements, activities or actions since Annual Meeting.
- Strategic Plan - List the latest goals, strategies, and status of specific objectives. If possible, include dates, metrics and schedule.
- MLA Strategic Plan - List specific contribution to MLA strategic goals (if applicable).
- Facts and Data - List key events held, items published, resources created, or other data.
- People Update - Chapters and Sections: list election results, sub-committee appointments, recognition or other information related to individuals. Committees and Task Forces: include new members.
- A motion may be attached.
- SAMPLE REPORT - follow this report style.
MIDYEAR REPORT CONTENT - Due October 15
In the spirit of reducing the administrative burden for MLA volunteers, midyear reports have been simplified to include only the executive summary, with the option of providing a motion or additional report, if warranted.
- Executive Summary – In 100 words or less (up to 6 bullet points), summarize the top achievements, activities or actions since May.
- A motion may be attached.
- For items which go beyond an executive summary, include rational to why it requires immediate Board attention and send to MLA Headquarters.
HOW TO SUBMIT A REPORT - LINK to submission form
- Report information should be clear and concise. (online reporting does not allow for complex formatting)
- Collect the above content information and paste to the online form on MLANET. LINK to 2018/2019 annual report online submission form.
- Section and Chapter Council Chairs report activities to the Board of Directors and present background on major issues, including motions presented to the Board.
- If a report contains a motion, upload a completed MOTION FORM. Also send a copy of the motion to Board liaison and/or MLA staff liaison. The motion should include the following background information:
- Name of MLA entity which is required to take action
- Specific action to be taken
- Costs, if any, which will be incurred and proposed sources of funding
- Time frame for the action
- Any documentation which will facilitate the Board's decision-making process (statement of circumstances prompting the motion and/or past MLA action on the issue)
- SAMPLE MOTION
- Contact Maria Lopez if you have any questions.