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
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