 In the off years when a national conference is not held, AASL holds a Fall Forum over several days instead.The first Fall Forum was held in Dallas, Texas in 2004 At times, AASL has been at odds with its parent organization.At the 1984 ALA Midwinter Meeting, AASL directors discussed options for obtaining more independence from ALA. Two of the Future Structures Committee's more radical recommendations included a federated structure for AASL, or even secession from ALA.