Attending: Ginger Armstrong, Phyllis Bryant, Carolyn Caywood, Rachael DeHaven, Linda Gosnell, Sharon Hanlon, Judi Hempel, Donna Hughes, Anne Lund, Diantha McCauley, Scott Phillips, Stella Pool, and Rebecca Purdy. 

CYART Chair, Linda Gosnell, called the meeting to order. She announced that the 1997 CYART Budget was still being drafted. Possible additions to the budget include funds to cover expenses for the Jefferson Cup Award and a $250 donation to the Virginia Young ReaderÕs Committee to defray costs for promotion and postage. Another consideration is a budget line to cover printing costs. 

A project which could possibly be covered under the proposed printing budget is the performerÕs list compiled by CYART members. Another option would be to post the list electronically. Sharon Hanlon distributed a draft of the form for submitting a performer to CYARTÕs list (form is attached). Each CYART Committee member is encouraged to submit 5 names to be added to the list . 

Members were encouraged to attend other VLA Conference programs related to youth services. The Virginia Young Readers program scheduled for Saturday morning was highlighted. 

CYART surveys were distributed. Members are encouraged to fill them out and return them to the Executive Committee. CYART is looking for people interested in serving on committees and ideas for future programs. 

Upcoming opportunities for continuing education were announced: 

Jan. 25: a workshop on YA programs sponsored by SWING at the Pulaski Co. Library featuring Scott Phillips and Tim Carrier 

Feb. 21 (snow date Mar. 7): a workshop on Homework Centers sponsored by Region 6 at the Augusta Co. Library featuring Nora Natke 

Mar. 12: a readerÕs advisory workshop sponsored by Region 4 at the Chesterfield Co. Central Library featuring Nora Natke and Scott Phillips 

Mar. 20: Booktalking Buffet sponsored by Region 5 at the Stafford Co. Library 

CYARTÕs annual program has tentatively been scheduled for April. Carolyn Caywood and Carol Pike will present a program on Internet Policies. 
 
 

CYART ongoing goals are: 
-Promotion of technology 
Efforts toward achieving this goal include posting the CYART minutes on both the VIA Home Page and VLIN. 

-To promote and enhance the visibility of the Jefferson Cup Award 
An exhibit of Jefferson Cup Award winners is planned for the Grand Opening of the Library of Virginia. There is also discussion of possibly establishing a Jefferson Cup Award web site and the Publications Committee of VLA is interested in producing a brochure of Jefferson Cup winners. 

New Business: 

The next CYART meeting will be held in Charlottesville in Feb. 1997. Exact date and location will be announced. 

Anne Lund requested information on regional activities to be included in the annual report. Donna Hughes expressed her appreciation to Anne for her year of service as CYART Chair. 

Carolyn announced that the program formerly know as ÒNot for Children OnlyÓ will be changing its name. The March program will feature author, James Ransome. 

It was noted that Ann Simon, a candidate for ALA president is a school librarian from Alaska. Youth services librarians might consider voting for her. 

As the meeting adjourned, members present agreed that the minutes of the September meeting be approved. 

The meeting adjourned.