MINUTES FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY MEETING Thursday, DECEMBER 16, 2010
Karen Tusa opened the meeting at 4:05 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Ellen Firer (Merrick Library Director) and Diane Christie.
The minutes of the November meeting were read. Lois Calame motioned and Karen Tusa seconded the minutes were accepted as read. Motion passed.
Treasury Report: Shirley Sherwin called in the following numbers for the treasury report: prior savings $ 7,155.23; collections (book sale, raffle, membership) as of 12/16: $257.25; total savings: 7412.48; Checking $691.78.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Membership: Karen Tusa reported there are 19 outstanding members who have not renewed. Members not responding by December 31, 2010 will be deleted from the roster.
Publicity: Lois is mailing out announcements regarding friends activities. She will add patch.com to her list at the suggestion of Ellen Firer.
Correspondence: Marion reported that the Friends sent a card to Lori who was hospitalized.
OLD BUSINESS: The book sale has been rather slow. Karen Tusa has a total of $73.50 for our treasurer. The friends have decided to have a book sale on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 to allow people to purchase books as last minute presents.
The library wing was left opened prior to 1:30 p.m. This problem will be corrected.
The raffle has netted $29.00 thus far. It will be drawn either Monday, December 20, or Tuesday, December 21, 2010. We have a new book to add to the next raffle.
Apparently bulbs are still not functioning in the wing. This may be an electrical problem.
The next book weeding is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
NEW BUSINESS: Friends will have a table at the Sunday programs at the Library. The covered dates are: December 19, 2010, January 9, 2011 and February 6, 2011.
For helping with wrapping of books for National Friends of the Library Week, the library submitted a charge of $3.87 which will be paid.
Our tax report for our fiscal year ending August 31, 2010 is due.
The next scheduled meetings are on Thursday, at 4:30 on January 20, 2011, February 17, 2011 March 24, 2011 and April 28, 2011
Motion to adjourn was made and approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
November 2010 Meeting Minutes
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010
MINUTES FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY MEETING
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 2:15 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Joan Sculli and Felizia Bushkin.
The minutes of the October meeting were read. Karen Tusa moved and Felizia Bushkin seconded the motion that the minutes be accepted. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Shirley Sherwin reported that our Savings account has $7,155.23 and Checking $691.78. David Stayer moved and Karen Tusa seconded the motion that the report of the treasurer be accepted. Motion passed.
Karen reported that the raffle for a basket of goodies from Trader Joe’s has brought $14.00. The winner will be drawn at the end of December 2010. For our next raffle a gift certificate from bagel boss will be procured.
Membership: Karen reported that 25 membership renewal letters were sent on November 12. Thus far four responses have been received. We agreed that anyone who has not responded by December 31, 2010 will be removed from the membership list. Our presence at the library during National Friends of the Library Week has netted five new members.
Book Sale: The book sale has been bringing in a steady income. It was agreed that Wednesday, November 24th, the day before Thanksgiving, the book sale will be closed. The carts are still not being moved by library personnel. Debbie has assured us this will be done prior to the book sale each Wednesday. The monthly book weeding will be cancelled for December.
Debbie Jones reported that the Library Board has approved a new more permanent sign for the book sale outside the wing. Debbie will have a sketch of the sign for friends approval..
Karen suggested that the Friends resume having a table at the Sunday library programs. It was agreed that from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. would be the best time to be present. Debbie will ask that Angela in her introduction to each program mention the Friends will have a table outside and that we assist with special programs not funded in the library budget.
Cookbook: After some discussion it was agreed to table the cookbook until next September. We will seek additional recipes and use the cookbook as a fundraiser next year.
Monthly friends meeting dates were established: December 16th, January 20th, and February 17th.
Motion to adjourn was made and passed. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
MINUTES FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY MEETING
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 2:15 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Joan Sculli and Felizia Bushkin.
The minutes of the October meeting were read. Karen Tusa moved and Felizia Bushkin seconded the motion that the minutes be accepted. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Shirley Sherwin reported that our Savings account has $7,155.23 and Checking $691.78. David Stayer moved and Karen Tusa seconded the motion that the report of the treasurer be accepted. Motion passed.
Karen reported that the raffle for a basket of goodies from Trader Joe’s has brought $14.00. The winner will be drawn at the end of December 2010. For our next raffle a gift certificate from bagel boss will be procured.
Membership: Karen reported that 25 membership renewal letters were sent on November 12. Thus far four responses have been received. We agreed that anyone who has not responded by December 31, 2010 will be removed from the membership list. Our presence at the library during National Friends of the Library Week has netted five new members.
Book Sale: The book sale has been bringing in a steady income. It was agreed that Wednesday, November 24th, the day before Thanksgiving, the book sale will be closed. The carts are still not being moved by library personnel. Debbie has assured us this will be done prior to the book sale each Wednesday. The monthly book weeding will be cancelled for December.
Debbie Jones reported that the Library Board has approved a new more permanent sign for the book sale outside the wing. Debbie will have a sketch of the sign for friends approval..
Karen suggested that the Friends resume having a table at the Sunday library programs. It was agreed that from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. would be the best time to be present. Debbie will ask that Angela in her introduction to each program mention the Friends will have a table outside and that we assist with special programs not funded in the library budget.
Cookbook: After some discussion it was agreed to table the cookbook until next September. We will seek additional recipes and use the cookbook as a fundraiser next year.
Monthly friends meeting dates were established: December 16th, January 20th, and February 17th.
Motion to adjourn was made and passed. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Meeting Change-Please Note!
The next meeting of the Friends will take place on Friday, November 19th at 2PM, rather than Thursday, November 18th at 4:30..
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
October 2010 meeting minutes
MINUTES FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010.
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), David Stayer (Secretary), Ellen Firer (Acting Library Liaison), Carla Jaszczerski (Information Technologist) and Joan Sculli.
The minutes of the September 16, meeting was read by the book sense. Karen Tusa motioned Joan Sculli seconded their acceptance. Motion passed.
Report of the treasurer: In the absence of our treasurer Shirley Sherwin, Lori Stayer gave the report. Total assets $7,257.46. HSBC Bank has been most cooperative. We are linked to the Merrick Library Account which helps us receive no charge services. The library will let us know if for some reason they withdraw their account. This appears unlikely. David Stayer moved that the report of the treasurer be accepted. Joan Sculli seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The recent book sale grossed $81.00.Committee Reports: Karen Tusa reported that 53 of the 79 members have renewed. She will contact the remaining 26 in November for follow up.
The cook book is on one page. Recommendation is for folded pages and expansion of recipes. In the absence of Debbie Jones, Ellen Firer has agreed to be of assistance. Lori Stayer will email her the cookbook files.
Karen Tusa has agreed to organize a Friends Raffle for November. She will go to Trader Joe’s and David Stayer has agreed to contact Bagel Boss.
New Business: Ellen Firer has agreed to have Merrick Library personnel move the large rolling carts at the Library Wing. We have requested a larger sign for the once a month evening book sale. Ellen Firer has agreed to investigate.
Because it will be National Friends of the Library Week from Sunday, October 17, through Saturday, October 23, 2010, we will have a table at the Merrick Library. The Friends will have a free raffle each day we are present for a book. The Merrick Library will furnish coffee and cookies.
We will most likely staff the table from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with the exception of Friday, October 22, 2010 where the table will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Karen Tusa will provide the volunteer staff scheduling for this event.
Next meeting November 18, 2010. A motion to adjourn was made and approved. Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), David Stayer (Secretary), Ellen Firer (Acting Library Liaison), Carla Jaszczerski (Information Technologist) and Joan Sculli.
The minutes of the September 16, meeting was read by the book sense. Karen Tusa motioned Joan Sculli seconded their acceptance. Motion passed.
Report of the treasurer: In the absence of our treasurer Shirley Sherwin, Lori Stayer gave the report. Total assets $7,257.46. HSBC Bank has been most cooperative. We are linked to the Merrick Library Account which helps us receive no charge services. The library will let us know if for some reason they withdraw their account. This appears unlikely. David Stayer moved that the report of the treasurer be accepted. Joan Sculli seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The recent book sale grossed $81.00.Committee Reports: Karen Tusa reported that 53 of the 79 members have renewed. She will contact the remaining 26 in November for follow up.
The cook book is on one page. Recommendation is for folded pages and expansion of recipes. In the absence of Debbie Jones, Ellen Firer has agreed to be of assistance. Lori Stayer will email her the cookbook files.
Karen Tusa has agreed to organize a Friends Raffle for November. She will go to Trader Joe’s and David Stayer has agreed to contact Bagel Boss.
New Business: Ellen Firer has agreed to have Merrick Library personnel move the large rolling carts at the Library Wing. We have requested a larger sign for the once a month evening book sale. Ellen Firer has agreed to investigate.
Because it will be National Friends of the Library Week from Sunday, October 17, through Saturday, October 23, 2010, we will have a table at the Merrick Library. The Friends will have a free raffle each day we are present for a book. The Merrick Library will furnish coffee and cookies.
We will most likely staff the table from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with the exception of Friday, October 22, 2010 where the table will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Karen Tusa will provide the volunteer staff scheduling for this event.
Next meeting November 18, 2010. A motion to adjourn was made and approved. Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Friday, September 24, 2010
Minutes of September, 2010 meeting
MINUTES FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010.
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 2:35 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David Stayer (Secretary), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Carla Jaszczerski (Information Technologist), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair) and Joan Sculli.
We welcomed back our Treasurer Shirley Sherwin. The minutes of the August meeting were approved as read by the Book Sense. Karen Tusa moved and Joan Sculli seconded. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Because of the transition to another bank Lori Stayer gave the Treasurer’s Report. Previous assets $6,696.67. Current assets $7,072.67. Additional funds from dues and book sales for September. Treasurer’s Report motion to accept moved by David Stayer and seconded by Carla Jaszczerski, passed.
Lori will pick up a cash book for record keeping purposes.
Old Business: We are working with HSBC Bank to open our Checking and Savings Accounts. Invoices for the Merrick Library and Marion Ormsten will be paid once checks become available.
The Book Sale continues to be productive. Karen Tusa has set up the volunteer schedule through October. Karen and Lori will weed books on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Although the Merrick Library replaced the bulb in the Library Wing, there still appears to be a problem which may be in the chandelier.
Lori will forward the file for the cook book to Debbie.
Bylaws: The proposed Bylaws were unanimously approved as amended.
Membership: Karen Tusa reported that membership renewals are slower than we anticipated. Only 40 members have renewed. She will follow up with telephone calls.
New Business: We will need Federal Form 990 to complete our taxes.
Karen Tusa will pursue a basket and gift certificates for a raffle with contributions from local merchants. The raffle will be sold at the Merrick Library Sunday programs by the friends.Lori will compose a letter of introduction for this purpose.
There is a change in the meeting schedule. The next meeting date has been changed to Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Merrick Library.
Motion to adjourn approved. Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 2:35 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David Stayer (Secretary), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Carla Jaszczerski (Information Technologist), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair) and Joan Sculli.
We welcomed back our Treasurer Shirley Sherwin. The minutes of the August meeting were approved as read by the Book Sense. Karen Tusa moved and Joan Sculli seconded. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Because of the transition to another bank Lori Stayer gave the Treasurer’s Report. Previous assets $6,696.67. Current assets $7,072.67. Additional funds from dues and book sales for September. Treasurer’s Report motion to accept moved by David Stayer and seconded by Carla Jaszczerski, passed.
Lori will pick up a cash book for record keeping purposes.
Old Business: We are working with HSBC Bank to open our Checking and Savings Accounts. Invoices for the Merrick Library and Marion Ormsten will be paid once checks become available.
The Book Sale continues to be productive. Karen Tusa has set up the volunteer schedule through October. Karen and Lori will weed books on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Although the Merrick Library replaced the bulb in the Library Wing, there still appears to be a problem which may be in the chandelier.
Lori will forward the file for the cook book to Debbie.
Bylaws: The proposed Bylaws were unanimously approved as amended.
Membership: Karen Tusa reported that membership renewals are slower than we anticipated. Only 40 members have renewed. She will follow up with telephone calls.
New Business: We will need Federal Form 990 to complete our taxes.
Karen Tusa will pursue a basket and gift certificates for a raffle with contributions from local merchants. The raffle will be sold at the Merrick Library Sunday programs by the friends.Lori will compose a letter of introduction for this purpose.
There is a change in the meeting schedule. The next meeting date has been changed to Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Merrick Library.
Motion to adjourn approved. Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
August Minutes
MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:34 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), David Stayer (Secretary), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Maureen Garvey, Felizia Bushkin, Joan Sculli, Judith Bilello, Barbara Goldberg, and Debbie Jones.
Ellen Firer Director of the Merrick Library came to introduce the new Library Liaison for the Friends Debbie Jones. Maureen Garvey has left the Merrick Library as an employee and on September 1, 2010 will assume her new position as Director of the Bellmore Library.
The minutes of the July meeting was read by the Book Sense. Maureen Garvey moved and Karen Tusa seconded their acceptance as read. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: In the absence of Shirley Sherwin, who is undergoing medical care, Lori Stayer gave the report. Savings Account $5,332.17 and Checking Account $153.00. Because we are between bank accounts. Our total assets are $6,696.67. We are negotiating with Astoria Savings and HSBC Banks. Both are requesting Articles of Association. Lori Stayer has written to the Governmental Division in Albany to ascertain whether such a document exists. Although we have a Tax Exempt number and an IRS Not-For-Profit status, this is not sufficient.
Lois Calame moved and Judith Bilello seconded acceptance of the report of the treasurer as given. Motion passed.
Old Business: The Library has replaced the burned out light bulb in the wing.
The book sale recently netted $89. Maureen Garvey has contacted a printer regarding our Friends cook book. The setup will run around $125.00. She will investigate the cost of copies since the cook book is around 50 pages.
The by-laws were reviewed for amendment for the September 16, 2010 meeting. David will review them and act on suggested changes and clarification.
New Business: A Long Island printer submitted samples of new bags for consideration. The friends have rejected his offer.
The Friends have purchased and sent a get well card to our missed treasurer Shirley Sherwin.
We are asking that the Merrick Library Staff member who prepares the wing for the Friends book sale make certain that no customers have access prior to the Friends arriving for set-up.
The Teen Librarian has asked for the assistance of the Friends on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. at the wing. Either Marion Ormsten or Lori Stayer will be present to assist.
Karen Tusa set up the volunteer September schedule for the book sale at the wing.
Lori Stayer, Karen Tusa and Lois Calame will do book weeding on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
On the application to become a Friend the option of giving your email address to the Nassau Library System was questioned. The Friends decided to remove it. More applications will be at the wing on book sale day.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Merrick Library will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Merrick Library.
Maureen Garvey moved for adjournment and Felizia Bushkin seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:34 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), David Stayer (Secretary), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Maureen Garvey, Felizia Bushkin, Joan Sculli, Judith Bilello, Barbara Goldberg, and Debbie Jones.
Ellen Firer Director of the Merrick Library came to introduce the new Library Liaison for the Friends Debbie Jones. Maureen Garvey has left the Merrick Library as an employee and on September 1, 2010 will assume her new position as Director of the Bellmore Library.
The minutes of the July meeting was read by the Book Sense. Maureen Garvey moved and Karen Tusa seconded their acceptance as read. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: In the absence of Shirley Sherwin, who is undergoing medical care, Lori Stayer gave the report. Savings Account $5,332.17 and Checking Account $153.00. Because we are between bank accounts. Our total assets are $6,696.67. We are negotiating with Astoria Savings and HSBC Banks. Both are requesting Articles of Association. Lori Stayer has written to the Governmental Division in Albany to ascertain whether such a document exists. Although we have a Tax Exempt number and an IRS Not-For-Profit status, this is not sufficient.
Lois Calame moved and Judith Bilello seconded acceptance of the report of the treasurer as given. Motion passed.
Old Business: The Library has replaced the burned out light bulb in the wing.
The book sale recently netted $89. Maureen Garvey has contacted a printer regarding our Friends cook book. The setup will run around $125.00. She will investigate the cost of copies since the cook book is around 50 pages.
The by-laws were reviewed for amendment for the September 16, 2010 meeting. David will review them and act on suggested changes and clarification.
New Business: A Long Island printer submitted samples of new bags for consideration. The friends have rejected his offer.
The Friends have purchased and sent a get well card to our missed treasurer Shirley Sherwin.
We are asking that the Merrick Library Staff member who prepares the wing for the Friends book sale make certain that no customers have access prior to the Friends arriving for set-up.
The Teen Librarian has asked for the assistance of the Friends on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. at the wing. Either Marion Ormsten or Lori Stayer will be present to assist.
Karen Tusa set up the volunteer September schedule for the book sale at the wing.
Lori Stayer, Karen Tusa and Lois Calame will do book weeding on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
On the application to become a Friend the option of giving your email address to the Nassau Library System was questioned. The Friends decided to remove it. More applications will be at the wing on book sale day.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Merrick Library will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Merrick Library.
Maureen Garvey moved for adjournment and Felizia Bushkin seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Monday, August 2, 2010
July minutes
Minutes for the Friends of the Merrick Library Meeting Thursday, July 15, 2010
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:37 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), David Stayer (Secretary), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Carla Jaszczerski (Information Technologist) and Felizia Bushkin.
Motion was made and seconded that the minutes for the meeting of Thursday, June 17, 2010 be accepted as read by the Book Sense. Motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: In the absence of Shirley Sherwin our Treasurer Karen Tusa gave the report.
Savings Account 5,332.17 Checking Account $153.00. Motion to accept moved and seconded. Motion passed.
We are having a major problem with Bank of America. We are being charged major fees for previous month analysis. Apparently based on the former account of the Merrick Library we met their levels without monthly or other service charges. Because the Merrick Library withdrew its account we have been charged large fees without prior written notice. The Friends is considering transferring its assets to another bank.
The book sale has been averaging $40.00 a week.
Lois Calame indicates that the Herald has corrected the hours of the Friends book sale.Lois Calame’s son is designing the Cooking with Friends cook book.
Several members have renewed their membership and Karen Tusa has reminded those present to immediately renew upon receipt of their reminders.
Lori Stayer reminded everyone to submit their ideas for the volunteer policy the Friends will implement.
The burned out bulb in the front room of the wing has not been replaced by the Merrick Library.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Merrick Library will be on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Merrick Library.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 5:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:37 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), David Stayer (Secretary), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Carla Jaszczerski (Information Technologist) and Felizia Bushkin.
Motion was made and seconded that the minutes for the meeting of Thursday, June 17, 2010 be accepted as read by the Book Sense. Motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: In the absence of Shirley Sherwin our Treasurer Karen Tusa gave the report.
Savings Account 5,332.17 Checking Account $153.00. Motion to accept moved and seconded. Motion passed.
We are having a major problem with Bank of America. We are being charged major fees for previous month analysis. Apparently based on the former account of the Merrick Library we met their levels without monthly or other service charges. Because the Merrick Library withdrew its account we have been charged large fees without prior written notice. The Friends is considering transferring its assets to another bank.
The book sale has been averaging $40.00 a week.
Lois Calame indicates that the Herald has corrected the hours of the Friends book sale.Lois Calame’s son is designing the Cooking with Friends cook book.
Several members have renewed their membership and Karen Tusa has reminded those present to immediately renew upon receipt of their reminders.
Lori Stayer reminded everyone to submit their ideas for the volunteer policy the Friends will implement.
The burned out bulb in the front room of the wing has not been replaced by the Merrick Library.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Merrick Library will be on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Merrick Library.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 5:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
June minutes
MINUTES OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2010
Lori Stayer called the meeting to order at 4:38 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer, President; Karen Tusa, Vice President; David Stayer, Secretary; Maureen Garvey, Library liaison; Lois Calame, Publicity Chair; Felizia Bushkin, Marion Ormsten and Carla Jaszczerski.
The Minutes of the May meeting were read by the Book Sense, and accepted as read.
Karen Tusa presented the Treasurer’s report in the absence of our Treasurer:
Savings: $5093.95
Checking: 200.14
The Treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.
Old Business
The Friends are requesting brighter bulbs or a lamp in the parlor. Maureen Garvey stated that lamps had been in the initial plans, and said the library will consider our request.
The Book Weeding has been successful. Because both Karen and Lori are unable to be present the first Monday, the July book weeding has been rescheduled for the 12 of July.
Our last Wednesday book sale netted $48.00.
Lois Calame will ask her son to help with the art for the cook book.
Committee Reports: No additional nominations were received from the membership. The committee recommended the slate of Lori Stayer for President, Karen Tusa for Vice President, Shirley Sherwin for Treasurer, and David Stayer for Secretary. The nominating committee report was accepted.
Maureen Garvey read the text of the 1/8 page ad for the Friends in the coming issue of Access. Karen Tusa read the membership renewal letter scheduled to be mailed this summer. The letter was approved as amended. Lori requested flyers for the membership to post in community bulletin boards advertising the book sale.
New Business
Karen asked that the Friends minutes be posted prominently in the Library. Discussion of a Friends’ raffle was tabled until September. Possible amendment to the Friends Bylaws to add a Corresponding Secretary was rejected. The decision was made that the president appoint a correspondence chair. A committee consisting of David Stayer and Maureen Garvey was established to review the Bylaws.
Election
The slate as recommended by the nominating committee was unanimously elected with the secretary casting one vote. President, Lori Stayer; Vice President, Karen Tusa; Treasurer, Shirley Sherwin, and Secretary David Stayer. The President appointed Lois Calame as Publicity Chair, Marion Ormsten as Correspondence Chair and Carla Jaszczerski as Information Technologist.
Discussion ensued regarding conduct of volunteers at the Wing book sales. It was decided to implement a written policy regarding professional comportment for volunteers. The Friends are invited to contribute to this policy.
The next meeting of the Friends is Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2010
Lori Stayer called the meeting to order at 4:38 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer, President; Karen Tusa, Vice President; David Stayer, Secretary; Maureen Garvey, Library liaison; Lois Calame, Publicity Chair; Felizia Bushkin, Marion Ormsten and Carla Jaszczerski.
The Minutes of the May meeting were read by the Book Sense, and accepted as read.
Karen Tusa presented the Treasurer’s report in the absence of our Treasurer:
Savings: $5093.95
Checking: 200.14
The Treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.
Old Business
The Friends are requesting brighter bulbs or a lamp in the parlor. Maureen Garvey stated that lamps had been in the initial plans, and said the library will consider our request.
The Book Weeding has been successful. Because both Karen and Lori are unable to be present the first Monday, the July book weeding has been rescheduled for the 12 of July.
Our last Wednesday book sale netted $48.00.
Lois Calame will ask her son to help with the art for the cook book.
Committee Reports: No additional nominations were received from the membership. The committee recommended the slate of Lori Stayer for President, Karen Tusa for Vice President, Shirley Sherwin for Treasurer, and David Stayer for Secretary. The nominating committee report was accepted.
Maureen Garvey read the text of the 1/8 page ad for the Friends in the coming issue of Access. Karen Tusa read the membership renewal letter scheduled to be mailed this summer. The letter was approved as amended. Lori requested flyers for the membership to post in community bulletin boards advertising the book sale.
New Business
Karen asked that the Friends minutes be posted prominently in the Library. Discussion of a Friends’ raffle was tabled until September. Possible amendment to the Friends Bylaws to add a Corresponding Secretary was rejected. The decision was made that the president appoint a correspondence chair. A committee consisting of David Stayer and Maureen Garvey was established to review the Bylaws.
Election
The slate as recommended by the nominating committee was unanimously elected with the secretary casting one vote. President, Lori Stayer; Vice President, Karen Tusa; Treasurer, Shirley Sherwin, and Secretary David Stayer. The President appointed Lois Calame as Publicity Chair, Marion Ormsten as Correspondence Chair and Carla Jaszczerski as Information Technologist.
Discussion ensued regarding conduct of volunteers at the Wing book sales. It was decided to implement a written policy regarding professional comportment for volunteers. The Friends are invited to contribute to this policy.
The next meeting of the Friends is Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
May Minutes
MINUTES OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:38 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David Stayer (Secretary), Maureen Garvey (Library Liaison), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Marion Ormsten, Joan Sculli, Carla Jaszczerski.
Special meeting held at the Library Wing on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 to approve funding for the Museum passes distributed by the library. Present: Lori Stayer, Karen Tusa, Shirley Sherwin and Judith Billelo. Motion was approved, seconded and passed to fund all museum passes.
Report of the Treasurer: Checking $153-18, Savings $4939.95. Treasurer’s report approved after motion by Joan and a second by Karen.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Book Sense. A motion to approve was made by Lois and Marion seconded. Motion passed.
Book weeding is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2010 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.The first of the month book sale from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. For the first Wednesday in July Carla and Marion will cover the afternoon and Shirley and Joan will cover in the evening.
Library will handle musty smell at the wing. Maureen Garvey had done some weeding of books.
The Merrick Library is considering an electronic newsletter.
Membership drive. Joan will try and call members and will assist with the completion of their membership applications. Possible discussion of an eighth of a page in the newsletter.
Committee Reports: Karen reported membership renewal notices will go out in July. Lois has corrected the error in the Herald.
Nominating committee chair is Maureen Garvey. Maureen will send out an invitation to all friends who are active.All positions are open: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary. The elections will occur on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Friends next meeting.
Meeting dates were selected. All meetings are Thursday afternoon at the Merrick Library from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. June 17, 2010, July 15, 2010, August 19, 2010, September 16, 2010, October 21, 2010, November 18, 2010 and December 16, 2010. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:38 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David Stayer (Secretary), Maureen Garvey (Library Liaison), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Marion Ormsten, Joan Sculli, Carla Jaszczerski.
Special meeting held at the Library Wing on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 to approve funding for the Museum passes distributed by the library. Present: Lori Stayer, Karen Tusa, Shirley Sherwin and Judith Billelo. Motion was approved, seconded and passed to fund all museum passes.
Report of the Treasurer: Checking $153-18, Savings $4939.95. Treasurer’s report approved after motion by Joan and a second by Karen.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Book Sense. A motion to approve was made by Lois and Marion seconded. Motion passed.
Book weeding is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2010 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.The first of the month book sale from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. For the first Wednesday in July Carla and Marion will cover the afternoon and Shirley and Joan will cover in the evening.
Library will handle musty smell at the wing. Maureen Garvey had done some weeding of books.
The Merrick Library is considering an electronic newsletter.
Membership drive. Joan will try and call members and will assist with the completion of their membership applications. Possible discussion of an eighth of a page in the newsletter.
Committee Reports: Karen reported membership renewal notices will go out in July. Lois has corrected the error in the Herald.
Nominating committee chair is Maureen Garvey. Maureen will send out an invitation to all friends who are active.All positions are open: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary. The elections will occur on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Friends next meeting.
Meeting dates were selected. All meetings are Thursday afternoon at the Merrick Library from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. June 17, 2010, July 15, 2010, August 19, 2010, September 16, 2010, October 21, 2010, November 18, 2010 and December 16, 2010. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Friday, May 28, 2010
Call for nominations
The Friends of the Merrick Library are calling for nominations for the offices of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary. If you would like to offer the name of a Friend for consideration, please do so by reply email. The Friends election of officers will be held at the Merrick Library on June 17th at 4:30 PM.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
New Extended Hours!
The Friends of the Merrick Library have extended their Book Sale hours. On the first Wednesday of the month, the Wing will be open for customers until 8PM. So come by, browse, purchase!
The Friends welcome members who would like to volunteer at the book sale.
Friday, May 7, 2010
May meeting
The May meeting of the Friends of the Merrick Library has been changed from May 20th to May 27th.
April Minutes
MINUTES FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:33 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David Stayer (Secretary), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Marion Ormsten and Felizia Bushkin.
The minutes from the March meeting were accepted as read by the Book Sense. Karen motioned and Lois seconded. Motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Savings Account $4641.95 Checking Account $5409.48. Motion made by Karen to accept the report of the treasurer, Felizia seconded. Motion passed.
Old Business: The book sale has been productive. Yesterday we made around $80.00. We average thirty customers every Wednesday. Yesterday six customers just browsed. Friends volunteers weeded books on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. A monthly weeding will occur the first Monday of the month beginning June 7, 2010.
Janway bags arrived. A rough draft of Cooking with the Friends was presented. The cook book needs art work. Volunteers have been assembled for Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 1:30 to 8:00 p.m. This will be the first of our extended book sales.
Payment of the museum passes will be delayed pending requested data.
Discussion of a permanent sign was tabled until Maureen Garvey (Library liaison) is available.
New Business: Shirley and Karen suggested we celebrate volunteer month which is April. The friends plan is a luncheon for Monday, May 3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m. by unanimous motion.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:33 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David Stayer (Secretary), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Marion Ormsten and Felizia Bushkin.
The minutes from the March meeting were accepted as read by the Book Sense. Karen motioned and Lois seconded. Motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Savings Account $4641.95 Checking Account $5409.48. Motion made by Karen to accept the report of the treasurer, Felizia seconded. Motion passed.
Old Business: The book sale has been productive. Yesterday we made around $80.00. We average thirty customers every Wednesday. Yesterday six customers just browsed. Friends volunteers weeded books on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. A monthly weeding will occur the first Monday of the month beginning June 7, 2010.
Janway bags arrived. A rough draft of Cooking with the Friends was presented. The cook book needs art work. Volunteers have been assembled for Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 1:30 to 8:00 p.m. This will be the first of our extended book sales.
Payment of the museum passes will be delayed pending requested data.
Discussion of a permanent sign was tabled until Maureen Garvey (Library liaison) is available.
New Business: Shirley and Karen suggested we celebrate volunteer month which is April. The friends plan is a luncheon for Monday, May 3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m. by unanimous motion.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
March 2010 Minutes
MINUTES FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:33 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (“Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David Stayer (Secretary), Maureen Garvey (Library Liaison), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Carla Jaszczerski, Marion Ormsten and Barbara Perlman.
The previous minutes were accepted as read. Motion made and passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Savings account $9425.95, checking account $184.48. Motion made and seconded to accept the report of the treasurer. Motion passed.
Book sale: Last week we received $88.00.
Old Business: The Guggenheim Museum pass has not come through yet. Merrick Library paid $4,225.00 for all Museum Passes. Friends will be given an invoice. We will review all museum passes for next year.
New Business: We will order 250 new bags catalog G#14 from Janway. The color is black.
Renewal notice for Friends will be sent out August 1, 2010 and appear in the summer issue of the Merrick Library Newsletter Access.
The Merrick Library Board has approved a permanent sign to be housed in the main Merrick Library.
We agreed that pending library approval the book sale will be opened to 8:00 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. We agreed not to have a major book sale.
At the request of Bonnie the Children’s Librarian, Carla, Lois, Barbara and Lori agreed to cover upcoming children’s programs on March 30, and March 31, 2010.
Because of a conflict in scheduling, our meeting ended at 5:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:33 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (“Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David Stayer (Secretary), Maureen Garvey (Library Liaison), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Carla Jaszczerski, Marion Ormsten and Barbara Perlman.
The previous minutes were accepted as read. Motion made and passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Savings account $9425.95, checking account $184.48. Motion made and seconded to accept the report of the treasurer. Motion passed.
Book sale: Last week we received $88.00.
Old Business: The Guggenheim Museum pass has not come through yet. Merrick Library paid $4,225.00 for all Museum Passes. Friends will be given an invoice. We will review all museum passes for next year.
New Business: We will order 250 new bags catalog G#14 from Janway. The color is black.
Renewal notice for Friends will be sent out August 1, 2010 and appear in the summer issue of the Merrick Library Newsletter Access.
The Merrick Library Board has approved a permanent sign to be housed in the main Merrick Library.
We agreed that pending library approval the book sale will be opened to 8:00 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. We agreed not to have a major book sale.
At the request of Bonnie the Children’s Librarian, Carla, Lois, Barbara and Lori agreed to cover upcoming children’s programs on March 30, and March 31, 2010.
Because of a conflict in scheduling, our meeting ended at 5:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW
Friday, March 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Minutes from February meeting
Minutes for the Friends of the Merrick Library meeting Thursday, February 18, 2010
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Maureen Garvey (Library Liaison), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Anita Gordon, Joan Sculli, Marion Ormsten and Barbara Perlman.
Minutes from the January meeting were accepted as read by the Book Sense. Maureen Garvey was thanked for doing the minutes in the absence of the secretary.
Report of the Treasurer: savings account $9027.95, checking account $184.48. Motion made and seconded and the report of the treasurer was accepted.
Book sale $82.00 one donation of $10.00 and one membership of $10.00. We need at least four volunteers for the ongoing weekly book sale. Discussion of a yearly book sale. This will be checked with the Library Director.
Old Business: Thus far we have 36 recipes for the Cooking with the Friends Cook Book. The deadline has passed.
We will order smaller bags from Janway.
Lori has applied for a possible grant based on the Friends funding museum passes.
Maureen Garvey will change the wording on the museum pass hoping to recruit new Friends Members.
New Business: The Library has approved a permanent sign and possible spot in the Library for the Friends. Lois Calame will bring a catalog of signs to the next meeting.
Lois and Carla will be covering the Friends table at the Merrick Library program on Sunday, February 21, 2010.
Membership: After discussion Membership in the Friends will be on an annual basis. We will still give out membership cards. Maureen indicated that the Merrick Library will print the cards.
Discussion ensued regarding ideas to provide an incentive for joining.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Maureen Garvey (Library Liaison), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Anita Gordon, Joan Sculli, Marion Ormsten and Barbara Perlman.
Minutes from the January meeting were accepted as read by the Book Sense. Maureen Garvey was thanked for doing the minutes in the absence of the secretary.
Report of the Treasurer: savings account $9027.95, checking account $184.48. Motion made and seconded and the report of the treasurer was accepted.
Book sale $82.00 one donation of $10.00 and one membership of $10.00. We need at least four volunteers for the ongoing weekly book sale. Discussion of a yearly book sale. This will be checked with the Library Director.
Old Business: Thus far we have 36 recipes for the Cooking with the Friends Cook Book. The deadline has passed.
We will order smaller bags from Janway.
Lori has applied for a possible grant based on the Friends funding museum passes.
Maureen Garvey will change the wording on the museum pass hoping to recruit new Friends Members.
New Business: The Library has approved a permanent sign and possible spot in the Library for the Friends. Lois Calame will bring a catalog of signs to the next meeting.
Lois and Carla will be covering the Friends table at the Merrick Library program on Sunday, February 21, 2010.
Membership: After discussion Membership in the Friends will be on an annual basis. We will still give out membership cards. Maureen indicated that the Merrick Library will print the cards.
Discussion ensued regarding ideas to provide an incentive for joining.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSW
Friday, January 22, 2010
Minutes from January, 2010 Meeting
Minutes from Jan. 21 Friends of the Merrick Library meeting
Vice President Karen Tusa called the meeting to order at 4:30.
Present: Karen Tusa, (VP), Maureen Garvey, (Library Liaison), Barbara Perlman, Lois Calame, (Publicity Chair), Jerry Bernstein, Katherine Luger, Marion Ormsten, Carla Jaszczerski, Shirley Sherwin, (Treasurer).
The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Maureen Garvey. Lois Calame made a motion to accept the minutes as read, which was seconded by Barbara Perlman and passed unanimously.
Barbara Perlman reported that the previous day’s book sale at the Wing had been very productive; $70 worth of books was sold, and many books, including children’s books, were donated.
She also commented that the atmosphere at the sale is very pleasant; people there are all book-lovers, and conversations are struck up between strangers over the books. We asked Lois to mention this atmosphere in our publicity.
Karen established the staffing for the Wing in February. Jerry suggested we post a copy of the minutes in the Library. Maureen said she would talk with Ellen and Angela about creating a dedicated space for the Friends information-book sale, minutes, upcoming meetings, membership.
Publicity: Lois Calame circulated a newsprint circular called “Community News” that she received at home. It featured two stories on the Friends, one about the coffee house, one asking for recipes for the cookbook. We don’t know how this came about, but they had to have gotten the information from one of the other newspapers that Lois send publicity to.
Membership: Karen mailed 29 membership renewals on Dec. 1st, and received five responses. Jerry Bernstein suggested a second mailing be sent in February, considering that many people are not in town this time of year. Maureen will send a membership renewal reminder by email to those of the 29 who have not renewed and have email addresses.
Cookbook: There was a discussion of how many recipes were needed. A decision was made to go with whatever we have by the Feb. 18th meeting. A brief discussion of a cookbook launch party ensued.
Treasurer’s Report: The Friends have $8,777.95 in savings and $220.65 in checking. $70 was made at the book sale yesterday, and a $12 renewal was also received at the sale.
The note thanking Lori Stayer for the assistance she gave to the newly-formed Friends of the North Bellmore Library was circulated, as was the acknowledgement from Claire Hendler’s family.
A note from Lori and David Stayer was read, in which they requested that someone purchase business envelopes; they have been using their own envelopes for Friends business, and have gone through their supply. Shirley Sherwin said that she would do so.
Maureen Garvey told the Friends about Patch.com, which has already run a story about the book sale. She also told the Friends that when there is a scavenger hunt in the children’s room with the teens participating, the Friends are welcome to have a membership table, and perhaps they will want to purchase small prizes for the participants. Further discussion will occur when the event is planned.
There was a discussion of the possibility of having a “Cooking with the Friends” fund raiser, but it was determined that there would be no income realized from that sort of program. However, if the Friends do have a launch party for the cookbook, perhaps Friends who contributed recipes could make them for the party.
Barbara Perlman volunteered to ask Waldbaums if the Friends can put a sign for the book sale on their property.
Lois Calame suggested that the Friends purchase a permanent sign for the sale, to be installed on the Wing property. Shirley Sherwin suggested that it might be even better to have a permanent sign installed at the main building, near the Narwood Ave. entrance. Maureen Garvey said she would bring the idea to Ellen Firer. The Friends realize that such an installation would have to be approved by the Library’s Board of Trustees.
Volunteers for presence at the library February 21st from 1-2 pm prior to show was filled by Lois Calame and Carla Jaszczerski. A thank you to Carol Fontana for volunteering for the January 10th show.
The upcoming meetings of the Friends will be held on February 18, March 18, April 22 and May 20.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Maureen Garvey
Library Liaison
Vice President Karen Tusa called the meeting to order at 4:30.
Present: Karen Tusa, (VP), Maureen Garvey, (Library Liaison), Barbara Perlman, Lois Calame, (Publicity Chair), Jerry Bernstein, Katherine Luger, Marion Ormsten, Carla Jaszczerski, Shirley Sherwin, (Treasurer).
The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Maureen Garvey. Lois Calame made a motion to accept the minutes as read, which was seconded by Barbara Perlman and passed unanimously.
Barbara Perlman reported that the previous day’s book sale at the Wing had been very productive; $70 worth of books was sold, and many books, including children’s books, were donated.
She also commented that the atmosphere at the sale is very pleasant; people there are all book-lovers, and conversations are struck up between strangers over the books. We asked Lois to mention this atmosphere in our publicity.
Karen established the staffing for the Wing in February. Jerry suggested we post a copy of the minutes in the Library. Maureen said she would talk with Ellen and Angela about creating a dedicated space for the Friends information-book sale, minutes, upcoming meetings, membership.
Publicity: Lois Calame circulated a newsprint circular called “Community News” that she received at home. It featured two stories on the Friends, one about the coffee house, one asking for recipes for the cookbook. We don’t know how this came about, but they had to have gotten the information from one of the other newspapers that Lois send publicity to.
Membership: Karen mailed 29 membership renewals on Dec. 1st, and received five responses. Jerry Bernstein suggested a second mailing be sent in February, considering that many people are not in town this time of year. Maureen will send a membership renewal reminder by email to those of the 29 who have not renewed and have email addresses.
Cookbook: There was a discussion of how many recipes were needed. A decision was made to go with whatever we have by the Feb. 18th meeting. A brief discussion of a cookbook launch party ensued.
Treasurer’s Report: The Friends have $8,777.95 in savings and $220.65 in checking. $70 was made at the book sale yesterday, and a $12 renewal was also received at the sale.
The note thanking Lori Stayer for the assistance she gave to the newly-formed Friends of the North Bellmore Library was circulated, as was the acknowledgement from Claire Hendler’s family.
A note from Lori and David Stayer was read, in which they requested that someone purchase business envelopes; they have been using their own envelopes for Friends business, and have gone through their supply. Shirley Sherwin said that she would do so.
Maureen Garvey told the Friends about Patch.com, which has already run a story about the book sale. She also told the Friends that when there is a scavenger hunt in the children’s room with the teens participating, the Friends are welcome to have a membership table, and perhaps they will want to purchase small prizes for the participants. Further discussion will occur when the event is planned.
There was a discussion of the possibility of having a “Cooking with the Friends” fund raiser, but it was determined that there would be no income realized from that sort of program. However, if the Friends do have a launch party for the cookbook, perhaps Friends who contributed recipes could make them for the party.
Barbara Perlman volunteered to ask Waldbaums if the Friends can put a sign for the book sale on their property.
Lois Calame suggested that the Friends purchase a permanent sign for the sale, to be installed on the Wing property. Shirley Sherwin suggested that it might be even better to have a permanent sign installed at the main building, near the Narwood Ave. entrance. Maureen Garvey said she would bring the idea to Ellen Firer. The Friends realize that such an installation would have to be approved by the Library’s Board of Trustees.
Volunteers for presence at the library February 21st from 1-2 pm prior to show was filled by Lois Calame and Carla Jaszczerski. A thank you to Carol Fontana for volunteering for the January 10th show.
The upcoming meetings of the Friends will be held on February 18, March 18, April 22 and May 20.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Maureen Garvey
Library Liaison
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