April 2013 Minutes

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 Carol Fontana opened the meeting at 4:40 PM. Present: “Carol Fontana (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Shirley Sherwin and Joan Sculli. Lori Stayer was not feeling well enough to attend. Minutes of the March meeting were read. Shirley moved they be approved and Marion seconded the motion. The motion passed. Report of the Treasurer: In Diane’s absence David gave the report which Diane phoned in prior to the meeting. Savings account $7,401.48 and checking account $450.34. Book sale $$365 raffle $127.00 and interest accrued $1.16. David moved the report be approved and Joan seconded the motion. The motion passed. The winning raffle was drawn and Carol called the winner. Old Business: The Merrick Library has billed us for Museum Passes. There was an approved motion that this item be tabled since two museums were added which we have not approved. The luncheon for Monday, May 20, 2013 if it occurs will be a social event. Carol will explore the number of Friends willing to attend. New Business: There is a rumor that the Library Wing might be closed. This would eliminate our ongoing activity to raise funds to support and augment Library services. The Friends unanimously recommended that Lori request a meeting in writing with the Library Director to openly discuss the rumor and how the Library views the status of the Friends. Our next meeting is Thursday, May 23, 2013. All meetings begin at 4:30 PM and are held at the Merrick Library. All Friends are invited to attend. Since no further business came before the Friends, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 PM.