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that she enjoyed them so much that she wanted to buy a set for the local library.
Another member used one of the books in a presentation at a state organization-
level meeting.
Establishing the virtual library turned out to be a learning experience. The
foundation was laid for building success
in the future.
At the planning meeting for 2021,
the executive committee decided to
continue and to expand our two areas
of focus. Each member will receive
two telephone calls with new questions.
The first question will be “Why did you
become a teacher?”
Mo Willems books will again be
shared. Elephant and Piggie (the stuffed
toy version) will attend meetings and
hear their books discussed.
At meetings, the Loom program
will be downloaded and ready for
videos to be recorded. This was done
Current officers Karen successfully at our first meeting, and
Miller, Ann Ambler, new books were added to the library.
and Dr. Sue Corbin If other chapters are interested in creating a virtual library, here are suggestions:
bravely shared their Have a few members become familiar with Loom software. Have them in charge
stories! of the process of making the videos. Create opportunities where members can read

the books. In this way, everyone does not have to know how to use the software,
but all can enjoy creating the library.
Four of our five meetings are scheduled to be in person. This will allow us not
only to stay connected but also to reconnect physically in the new year.

Karen Kinney is a retired elementary teacher. She became a member of Alpha Zeta Chapter in Indiana State
Organization in 2014. kkinney@myfrontiermail.com

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