Friends of the Merrick Library
Minutes of Meeting May 10, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson,
Karen Tusa.
Present: Karen
Tusa (President), Howard Schwartz (Vice-President), Joan Sculli (Publicity Chairperson), Marion
Ormsten (Correspondence Chairperson), Ellen Firer (Library Director), and
Sandra Mintz.
Minutes: The minutes of the April meeting were
approved as emailed.
Treasurer’s Report:
The report was read by Karen Tusa in the absence of Diane Christie. The total in the Savings account is $7,900.60
and checking is $67.71. Income total was $530.35 of which $97.80 was book sale,
Better World Books share $185.36, $82
raffle, $6 tote bags, $17 sale of USB flash drives, $40 residential membership,
$50 business membership, $2.19 was accrued interest, and a $50 donation was
received in memorial. There were
expenditures from the checking account in the amount of $15 for bookmark
printing. The Treasurer’s report was accepted.
Sandra mentioned that
the Better World Books’ bins continue to overflow. She has emailed them several times.
Library Director’s
Report and Discussion: The library would welcome activities for the
community sponsored by the Friends. Book
and CD collections are not needed because of internet availability. There were
between 960-1000 people at the library birthday event. Merrick historical
society materials are being digitized and available online. The Business Center
has been closed since it did not generate enough revenue to be self-sustaining.
The Mintz 3D printing center is very successful. All staff is trained to provide assistance. A
“Cricket” cutting machine is being added.
Staff is very proficient in providing programs, especially in the
children’s area.
Membership Report:
There are 56 residential memberships. Also, there are 18 business memberships;
one of which was secured in May. The Friend’s blog and bookmarks citations are
current. Thank you letters /emails will
be sent to business sponsors this month.
Old Business:
None
New Business: Maureen Garvey will assume the role of
secretary beginning July. Jan Sanseverino and Marian Hart are scheduled to sell
raffles and membership before the Sunday, May 15th library program
from 1-2PM. The Friends 2015 tax return
has been filed. The craft and vendor
fair has been scheduled for Saturday,
December 3rd. Howard is
collecting business cards from which he will contact a variety of vendors. A discussion
took place regarding the type of activity Friends might sponsor. It was decided
that giving a series of meditation sessions would be explored.
Next Meeting Dates:
Tuesday 4:30 PM June 14th. There will be no July or August meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 5 PM
Respectfully submitted by Joan Sculli,
Acting Secretary
