NASIG Newsletter

TREASURER’S REPORT
Peter Whiting, NASIG Treasurer

Thank you to all the NASIG members that donated to the organization when renewing your membership. We received $1,340.00 from 41 members.

Balance Sheet
(Includes unrealized gains)
As of 2/20/08

The NASIG budget runs on a calendar year for tax purposes. Continue reading 23:1 (2008:03) Treasurer’s Report…

TREASURER’S REPORT
Peter Whiting, NASIG Treasurer

NASIG remains in good fiscal condition. As of 10/02/07, we have $373,657.56 in assets.
The balance sheet below reflects our income and assets as of October 2, 2007.

Balance Sheet 10/02/07 (Includes unrealized gains). As of 10/02/07:

2007 Lousiville Conference Summary Report. 1/1/07 through 10/02/07

NASIG committees have done a commendable job of watching expenses during the 2007 fiscal year. NASIG’s fiscal year is from January to December.

“ROSE KNOWS”
ROSE ROBISCHON
DECEMBER 1953 - MAY 2007
Susan Davis with Mary Page

Mary Page and I attended a very moving and inspiring memorial service for Rose Robischon at Cullum Hall on the West Point Military Academy campus on June 16, 2007. We arrived in time to meet and speak with Rose’s family who are just wonderful, warm and welcoming people.  There was a noticeable family resemblance; particularly when Rose’s father spoke (it could have been Rose talking) and her sister Mary.  We learned that Rose was really Rose Mary and Mary is Mary Rose.  Could it be that Shakespeare was thinking of the Robischons when he wrote “that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”?

You’ll also be pleased to hear that the family put together a table of things that Rose enjoyed, and many of the items related to NASIG.  The quilt she won in Minneapolis was on display, and we understand that Rose kept it at work for all to see.  She was incredibly proud of her involvement in NASIG and everyone in her family and workplace knew how much it meant to her.

Listening to others speak at the service, we were struck by a common thread, “Rose knows.”  She was the go-to person at the USMA library for many things, particularly systems and serials.  Mary and I were brave enough to get up and say a few words at the service about Rose and NASIG.  We mentioned her infectious laughter (noted by most who spoke) and I joked how she and I were both fast talkers.  We let all in attendance know that the soon-to-be published Proceedings were to be dedicated to Rose as well.

After the service, I had a chance to ask the family if they had seen the NASIG blog about Rose and since they had not, I was able to retrieve it from my car.  I was really glad I had thought to print it out and take along.

It was a sad, but very moving occasion to be on the West Point campus with all its history.  Cullen Hall had many memorial plaques to West Point graduates from the past, most notably those who graduated during “the war to save the Union.”  It was very heartwarming to see the imprint Rose had left on so many people and to learn how much NASIG had meant to her.  She was proud and honored to be NASIG’s treasurer and we should be proud and honored to have had Rose as a member.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Peter Whiting, NASIG Treasurer

NASIG’s finances continue to remain stable. The balance sheet below reflects our income and assets as of July 31, 2007.  Current assets are $364,471.79.  

Balance Sheet 7/31/2007
(Includes unrealized gains)
As of 7/31/2007

ASSETS
-Cash and Bank Accounts 
—-Charles Schwab-Cash                         $32,242.22
—-Checking-264                                  $247,597.88
—-Savings-267                                      $84,631.69
-TOTAL Cash and Bank Accounts          $364,471.79

-Investments
—-Charles Schwab                                 $34,477.36
-TOTAL Investments                             $34,477.36

TOTAL ASSETS                                   $398,949.15

LIABILITIES & EQUITY
-LIABILITIES                                              $   0.00
-EQUITY                                             $398,949.15
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY              $398,949.15

IN MEMORIAM - ROSE ROBISCHON
NASIG MOURNS TREASURER

Rose Robischon, NASIG’s treasurer, died May 2 following a valiant battle with cancer.  Rose was serials librarian at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.  She had served as treasurer since 2005.

Following an announcement on NASIG-L, several members posted messages expressing their shock and sadness.  Some of their comments are reproduced here with their permission:

This is shocking and very sad news.  I have known Rose for many years and always enjoyed speaking with her.  She was a great believer in NASIG and will be sorely missed.  If the board has not already considered this, I would like to suggest that the 2007 conference proceedings be dedicated to Rose. — Susan Davis, University at Buffalo

I am also saddened by this news and had the same thought as Susan regarding dedicating the conference proceedings to Rose. — Karen D. Darling, Univerity of Missouri-Columbia

I whole-heartedly support the proposal that NASIG commemorate Rose’s contributions by dedicating the conference proceedings to her.  Unfortunately, I was not able to know Rose long, but I hold close to my heart those too few moments I had to speak with her at past conferences.  She was a warm, caring individual whose fortitude and character strengthened not only NASIG but also the profession of serials librarianship. — Buddy Pennington, University of Missouri-Kansas City

As the incoming NASIG treasurer I am also saddened by this news.  She made a strong contribution to the organization. — Peter Whiting, University of Southern Indiana

Indeed, Rose was always great to talk with and very dedicated.  She carried out her treasurer duties for NASIG until the end. She got back to me in February with a receipt I needed and apologized about a delay because of hospital visits.–Kay Johnson, Radford University

Having had the honor of serving on the NASIG Board while Rose was the chair of the Database & Directory Committee, I can attest to her professionalism, dedication and love of NASIG.  She was simply one of those people one could turn to when something (usually a thankless job) HAD to get done and get done correctly and quickly. — Anne McKee, GWLA

Rose joined NASIG in 1986, and attended almost every conference, where she was a familiar sight.  She was dedicated to NASIG and an active member.  Before her election as treasurer in 2005, she served on the Program Planning Committee and the Database & Directory Committee, including a two year appointment as chair of D&D.

Members are invited to add comments to this posting with their memories of Rose.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Rose Robischon, NASIG Treasurer 

NASIG’s finances continue to remain stable. The balance sheet below reflects our income and assets as of October 26, 2006. Current assets are $298,255.89. This includes $234,215.21 in bank balances and $64,040.68 in the investment accounts. 

Balance Sheet 10/26/2006
(Includes unrealized gains)
As of 10/26/06

ASSETS
–Cash and Bank Accounts
—-Charles Schwab-Cash                    $ 32,057.31
—-CHECKING-264                              149,779.78
—-SAVINGS-267                                  84,435.43
–TOTAL Cash and Bank Accounts      $266,272.52
–Investments
—-Charles Schwab                            $ 31,983.37
–TOTAL Investments                          $ 31,983.37
TOTAL ASSETS                               $298,255.89
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
–LIABILITIES                                    $         0.00
–EQUITY                                         $298,255.89
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      $298,255.89

The 2006 budget is on track. 

NASIG Budget Expenditures
1/1/06 Through 10/26/06  

Admin Board Expenses                     $-20,012.10
Archives                                                         -0
Awards & Recognition                          -7,489.18
Bylaws                                                           -0
Continuing Education                            -2,748.40
Conference Planning                             -1,705.56
Conference Site                                              -0
Database & Directory                            -1,000.00
Electronic Communications                    -5,900.00
Evaluation                                                       -0
Membership Development                          -36.90
Nominations & Elections                       -2,783.84
Proceedings                                             -94.35
Program Planning Committee                           -0
Publicist                                                         -0
Treasurer                                             -7,433.38

OVERALL TOTAL                             -$49,298.06

NASIG is, for the most part, financially stable. As has been stated before, the organization needs to keep an operating reserve in the event of an emergency.

The conference invoices have been received and paid.

2006 Denver Conference
Summary Report
10/1/05 Through 10/26/06

TREASURER’S REPORT
Rose Robischon, NASIG Treasurer

NASIG’s finances continue to remain stable. The balance sheet below reflects our income and assets as of July 31, 2006. Current assets are $292,229.49. This includes $261,392.74 in bank balances and $62,812.16 in the investment accounts. 

Balance Sheet 7/31/2006
(Includes unrealized gains)
As of 7/31/06

The 2006 budget is on track.

 NASIG Budget Expenditures
1/1/06 Through 7/31/06

NASIG is, for the most part, financially stable. As has been stated before, the organization needs to keep an operating reserve in the event of an emergency.