MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:35 PM.
Present: Lori “Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Joan Sculli.
The minutes of the October meeting were read. Debbie moved and Joan seconded the motion for their approval. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Savings account $6,544.09 and checking account $507.55. David moved and Karen seconded the motion for approval of the report as given by Lori. The motion passed.
Shirley hopes to return as treasurer.
Book sale: Book sale for November brought in $217.00.
Raffle brought in $11.00. The winner was drawn. Membership brought in $70.00. Karen called those members who have not renewed.
Discussion ensued regarding a membership drive. Ideas to advance the friends. Joan came up with several suggestions.
Discussion of a Friends’ representative attending library board meetings. We discussed a holiday party on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the wing.
Next meeting is Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the library. The meetings begin at 4:30 PM. All friends are invited.
Motion to adjourn was made. Meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted
David R. Stayer, LCSWR
