Friends of the Merrick Library

Minutes of the December 2011 Meeting

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Minutes for the meeting of the Friends of the Merrick Library Thursday December 15, 2011.

Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:35 PM.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Joan Sculli and Diane Christie.

The minutes of the November meeting were read. Shirley moved and Karen seconded the motion for their approval. The motion passed.

Report of the Treasurer: Savings and checking total $7,267.20. Book sale has brought in $238 and the raffle netted $49. The winner was picked. David moved and Joan seconded the motion for approval of the report of the treasurer. The motion passed.

Membership: Karen reported one renewal. This brings us up to 67 members.

We have been informed that Debbie Jones (Library Liaison) will no longer attend Friends meetings, but she will be available to assist in some capacity.

Lori will set up a meeting schedule with Ellen Firer.

The next weeding will be Thursday, December 22, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Joan Sculli will design badges with the first name of the volunteers at the book sale.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM at the Merrick Library. All Friends are welcome to attend.

The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM .

Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

November 2011 Minutes

2011-12-08T10:59:00.001-05:00

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

October minutes

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY Thursday, October 27 2011
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:35 P.M.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President) David R. Stayer (Secretary), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Joan Sculli, Felizia Bushkin and Barbara Goldberg.
The minutes of the September meeting were read. Barbara moved and Felizia seconded the motion for approval of the minutes. The motion passed.

Report of the Treasurer: Lori Stayer gave the report. Savings account $6,246.09 and checking account $507.55. David moved and Karen seconded the motion that the report of the treasurer be approved. The motion passed.
Old Business: The book sale averaged $61.00 per week from September 21, to the present. The next weeding will be on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Membership: Karen reported that twenty members have not renewed. She will follow up with a telephone call.
The raffle brought in $56.00. The winner was called. The next raffle will include a gift certificate. Diane will be selling raffle tickets on Wednesday, November 9 and Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the library in the morning.
Karen notified Lois (Publicity Chair) that an ad for the book sale running in the Long Island Woman in the October and November issue is outdated. Lois has emailed the paper with the new ad.
Debbie showed a picture of the lamp the library will purchase for the wing.
Any communication from Debbie should go to the President and Vice President of the Friends.
Lori has the appropriate tax forms and she will complete them.
If any officer resigns an official letter must be presented to the bank. The President would submit in writing any change of officers in the organization.
The request was made that the heat be turned on at the wing prior to the Friends book sale on Wednesday.
Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, book sale will not take place on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Debbie will provide a sign stating the above.
The Friends will meet at 2:30 P.M. from November 2011 through March 2012.
Our next meeting will be Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 2:30 P.M. All friends are invited to attend.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

David R.Stayer, LCSW-R

Minutes from September Meeting

2011-10-05T10:10:00.000-04:00

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:35P.M.
Present: Lori Stayer (President) Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R.Stayer (Secretary), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Joan Sculli, Felizia Bushkin, Barbara Goldberg and Carol Fontana.
Minutes for the August meeting were read. Lois moved and Joan seconded that the minutes be approved. Motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Lori Stayer gave the report. Savings account $5,588.09. Checking account $407.55. David moved and Karen seconded that the report of the treasurer be accepted. Motion passed.
The book sale is doing well. We are asking that books only be donated during the hours the sale is in progress. The next weeding will be Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Committee Reports: Karen reported that 25 out of 70 members have not yet renewed. Follow up calls will be made in late October.
The raffle brought in $85.00. The name of the winner was drawn and called.
Marion has sent a sympathy card to Barbara Bernstein in behalf of the Friends. A thinking of you card will be sent to Barbara Perlman.
Lois continues to keep on top of the notices of our book sale for the local newspapers.
The cookbook was discussed. It will be expensive to print copies of the cookbook and Merrick Library personnel cannot sell it for us, but we can sell it along with our monthly raffle. After much discussion we have decided to not sell the cookbook for now.
There is still a lighting problem in the parlor at the wing. Debbie will pursue this along with the ongoing problem of the sign not being visible.
We can pay for the museum passes in March of 2012.
Lori requested the form for last year’s Friend’s tax return.
Our next meetings are Thursday, October 27, November 17, December 15, 2011 and January 19, 2012. All meetings begin at 4:30 p.m. and all Friends are invited to attend.
Lois moved for adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

Minutes of August 18, 2011 meeting

2011-09-14T08:12:00.001-04:00

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011

Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:35 P.M.

Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Felizia Bushkin and Joan Sculli.

The minutes of the July meeting were read. Joan moved and Debbie seconded the motion that they be approved. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Savings Account $4658.50. Checking Account $342.59. Karen moved and Joan seconded the motion to approve the report. Motion passed.
An invoice of $10 was paid to the Merrick Library.
Book Sale: The book sale brings in about $70.00 per week.
Committee reports:
Membership: Karen reported that 32 out of 70 members have renewed. She will follow up with a 2nd letter in September. Karen showed us an example of a membership form and book marker given to her by Diane Christi used for the Friends of the Southampton Library. We decided that putting the membership form on the back of the book markers and adding “new or renewal” to the current membership form were two good ideas.
The raffle of the 2 baseball books brought in $40.00. The winner was called. The September raffle will be a cookbook and a gift certificate to a local establishment.
No report from the Correspondence Committee, but Marion was given Friends’ Stationery.
Old Business:
Because of a change in their policy, the American Museum of Natural History is no longer issuing passes. Debbie will check to see if we are due any refund.
New Business:
Karen will take the recipe cookbook fundraiser to various printers. She will ascertain the cost of 100 copies.
Diane Christi has agreed to sell the raffles the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the library.
Lori requested a lamp in the parlor at the wing.
Debbie asked for a Friends volunteer for Tuesday, August 23, 2011, to help with a library program at the wing from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. Lori and David will attend.
The next weeding will take place on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. at the wing.
Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 4:30 P.M. at the Merrick Library. All Friends are invited to attend.
Karen moved for adjournment and the motion was seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

Minutes from July 2011 meeting

2011-08-04T08:45:00.001-04:00

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2011
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:38 p. m.

Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair) and Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair).
The minutes of the June meeting were read. Karen moved and Lois seconded their approval. The motion passed.

Report of the Treasurer: Savings Account $4,066.21, Checking $351.39.
David moved and Karen seconded that the report of the treasurer be approved. Motion passed.
Book sale: The Book sale thus far has brought in $144.0. OA has given a donation of $150.

MEMBERSHIP: There were 13 new or renewed members. Karen wil remove OA from our membership list.

OLD BUSINESS: The Janway bill has been paid. Marion Ormsten has requested Friends stationery. She has also requested money for stamps. She has issued thank you letters to the vendors supporting the Friends coffee house in June.
The raffle brought in $19.00 and the winner was called. Baseball books will be raffled off and the winner drawn at our August meeting.

The next book weeding will occur on Thursday, August 18, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p. m.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.
The scheduled meetings are Thursday, September 22, Thursday, October 27, Thursday, November 17 and Thursday, December 15, 2011 beginning at 4:30 p.m.
The motion to adjourn was made and approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

June 2011 Meeting Minutes

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MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY,JUNE 23, 2011
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:33 pm.
• Present: Lori Stayer President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R.Stayer (Secretary) Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Diane Christie and Matthew Feinberg.
The minutes for the May 26, 2011 meeting were read.Karen moved and Debbie seconded that they be aproved. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer Savings Account $4288.21 andChecking Account $1000.00. the Merrick Library receive a $500.00 check to pay for the Nassau County Fine Arts Museum which was not opaid for previously. Diane moved and David Seconded the motion for approval of the report. The motion passed.
Old Business: The book sale has brought in $297.00.
Museum passes are being used.
All libraries may drop the Museum of Natural History since their policy is changing.The current cost is $115.00.
The Coffee House book sale and raffle brought in $200.0 The recommendation is we have a Coffee House next year.
We want to make sure that ten adult books is the limit accepted in one day by each individual. JanWay bags bill received for $385.28. Money wioll be transferred from our savings to our checking account to pay this bill.
Membership: Four new members in June. A $500.00 donation was given by Stephen Gray in the name of his uncle Bob Gray.
Membership letters will go out by the end of July. Diane Christie and Kathryn Luger will call members reminding them of the F”riends monthly meetings.
We have 72 members who will receive renewal leters. We will have an anouncement in the Merrick Library newsletter.
Diane has agreed to volunteer at the Library to sell the Friends raffle the second and fourth Tuesday in July.Marion Ormsten will help on July 26 2011. Weeding date Thursday,July 21, 2011 from 10 am to 12:00 pm. Volunteer schedule for Wednesdays is being coordinated for July and August by Karen.
We would like to have Friends occasionally attend Library Board meetings. Debbie Jones will check dates.
Our next meeting will be Thursday, July 21,2011 at the Merrick Library beginning at 4:30 pm. All Friends are invited to attend. Karen motioned for adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p m.

Respectfuly submitted,
David R. Stayer,LCSW-R

May 26 FOML Meeting Minutes

2011-06-21T09:12:00.000-04:00

MINUTES FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY MEETING Thursday, May 26, 2011
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison) and Felizia Bushkin.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read. Marion Ormsten noted that the fact she has gone to several schools and community agencies to post our friends activities last month was not mentioned in the May 5th minutes. Lois moved and Karen seconded approval of the minutes with the correction. The motion passed.

Report of the Treasurer: Karen gave the treasurer’s report. Savings account balance $3,809.85 and checking account balance $5,657.23. David moved and Marion seconded the motion to approve the report of the treasurer. Motion passed.

The Nassau Fine Arts Museum pass for $500.00 was added to the approved list. The total cost for approved museum passes for this year is $5,665.00.

Book Sale: The book sale for the month of May has brought in about $200.00. The next weeding will occur on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Debbie will update the advertisement for the book markers indicating that a donation of up to ten adult books will be accepted. She will send this to Karen.

Committee Reports: Karen reported that membership renewals will go out from June to August. Raffle drawing Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Coffee House.
We have ordered 250 red bags from Jan Way.
Debbie will make sure the library posts the flyer in the wing window bulletin board about the Coffee House.
Coffee House arrangements were assigned with various Friends seeking donations from community vendors.
Debbie will send an advertisement for the coffee House to Karen. Karen will disseminate this to the Friends through email.
Our next three meetings will be Thursday, June 23, Thursday, July 21 and Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Merrick Library beginning at 4:30 p.m. All Friends are invited to attend.
Karen moved and Debbie seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

Coffee ShopHouse

2011-05-11T09:18:00.004-04:00

Come to the Friends of the Merrick Library Coffee House on Sunday, June 5th from 1 to 4PM. Enjoy hot coffee, cool jazz playing in the background, poetry readings and a book sale to browse-not to mention delicious snacks. Join the Friends in the lovely Library Wing for a relaxing afternoon.

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011

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MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011
Because of the bad weather the April meeting was moved to Thursday, May 5, 2011. Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:33 pm.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Anita Gordon, Martha Skorand Diane Christie.
Minutes from the March meeting were read. Anita motioned and Karen seconded the minutes be approved as read. Motion passed.
Report of the treasurer: Karen Tusa gave the report for our treasurer. Savings account $8,858.85 checking account $408.23. David motioned and Marion seconded that the report of the treasurer be accepted. Motion passed.
Book Sale: For the month of April the book sale grossed $244. Expenses in April were $163.
Committee Reports: Two new members were added bringing in $25. The raffle brought in $163 and was drawn on Thursday, April 28, 2011.
The Intrepid was approved as a new museum costing $500 per year. Total cost for approved museum passes $5,165.
Janway will be called to order 250 new bags of a different color. The price for a fill the bag will be raised to $9 once the new bags are used. Debbie Jones will print new book marks. Reminder that books should be dated upon arrival. In the future the Friends will have a table at the library to sell raffles. The next raffle will be drawn on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Coffee Shop.
Coffee shop preparations discussed. Various Friends will seek donations from local vendors. Friends can also contribute baked goods. Lori will call The East Meadow Library to see if Mark Breier a comic will be available as part of the entertainment. We are seeking local talent as well. Poets, singers etal are welcome.
David moved and Karen seconded the motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
David R . Stayer, LCSW-R

Meeting rescheduled

2011-05-02T16:56:00.000-04:00

The April 28th meeting has been rescheduled for May 5th at 4:30 in the Library conference room.

March 2011 Minutes

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MINUTES FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:33 P.M.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Debbie Jones (Library Laiason),Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Anita Gordon and Katherine Luger.
Minutes of the February meeting were read. Lois moved and Karen seconded THAT THE minutes of THE February meeting be approved. Motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Because our Treasurer Shirley Sherwin is hospitalized, Karen gave the report. Savings account $8,480.00, checking $492.00. It was recommended that our checking account amount be raised to over $500.00. The bank charges have bben returned and apparently removed from the account a ctivity. David moved and Catherine sedconded acceptance of the report of the treasurer. Motion passed.
Committee Reports: marion Ormsten correspondence chair has sent a card to Shirley Sherwin.
Lois Calame will make sure the publicity for our Sunday, June 5, 2011 Coffee Shop begins around Monday, May 2, 2011.
Raffle of the baseball book raised $53.00. The winner was drawn and notified. He is Albert Cereda. Next drawing will be Thursday, April 28, 2011 at our next meeting. The book is about sailing and seamanship. Books for future raffles are being held in the store room at the wing.
Katherine has called 72 members. We will devide up the calling of members to remind them of future activities and upcoming meetings.
The book sale has brought in $279.00. Question about closing on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. was rejected. Weeding done on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Next weeding will be done on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. The large art books have been reduced to $5.00 each. Some books are being brought down from upper shelves to be better viewed by customers.
According to library policy we cannot raise money at our book sale for the American Legion. They have been informed.
We have been contacted through the mail by Independent Galleries to consider a fundraiser for the library. Karen will gather more de tails and we will decide at our April meeting.
National Library Week is from Sunday, April 10, through Saturday, April 16, 2011 The friends will have a table on Monday, April 11, Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 14, 2011. We will need volunteers from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 p.m.
The Friends will have a luncheon to celebrate National Volunteer Week on Friday, April 15, 2011.
Debbie Jones raised several issues. First voting for the library budget will occur on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Second we are being asked to consider funding passes to two additional museums. They are the Folk Art and the Intrepid. Debbie has been asked to furnish statistical data regarding the useage of the passes for the museums we purchased.We will decide at our April meeting.
Lori and David will assist at the Friends table at the Sunday, April 3, 2011 program at the library.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Merick Library will occur on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 4:30 P.M. at the Merrick Library.
Karen moved and Lois seconded the motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

February 2011 Minutes

2011-03-16T11:10:00.000-04:00

Minutes for the friends of the Merrick Library meeting Thursday February 17, 2011
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:10 pm.
present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Debbie Jones (Library Liaison), Lois Calame (Public Relations Chair).
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read. Karen Tusa motioned Debbie Jones seconded. Motion passed.
Report of the treasurer: savings account $7805.80 checking account $501.63. David moved and Lois seconded the report as given by Karen be accepted. Motion passed.
Book sale: American legion wants to participate in the book sale for one day. Can we do this according to library policy? Debbie Jones will check . Most of us feel that we should specifically raise money for the library. Yesterday the book sale brought in $73.
Publicity for the coffee shop scheduled for Sunday,June 5, 2011 should begin two or three weeks before the event. No rare books this time. Debbie will furnish the poster from last year with changes.
MEMBERSHIP One renewal member.
Weeding Friday, February 18, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 P.M.
Raffle earned $44. Someone won on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Baseball book for March raffle will be drawn on March 24, during our friends meeting. . A thank you card for the $50 gift certificate will be sent by our correspondence chair. Disappearing scissors and the door being left locked with the lights on were discussed.
Next weeding Wednesday,March 23, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm.
Suggestion for an additional book sale not approved. Additional meetings Thursday, May 26 and Thursday, June 23.
Motion for adjournment made by Karen and seconded by David. Motion approved and meeting adjourned at 4:56 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

January Minutes

2011-02-01T14:16:00.000-05:00

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2011.
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:35 pm
Present: Lori Stayer [President], Karen Tusa [Vice President], David R. Stayer [Secretary], Marion Ormsten [Correspondence Chair], Debbie Jones [Library Liaison], Joan Sculli.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Joan Sculli motioned and Karen Tusa seconded. Motion passed. Treasurer's report: Because Shirley Sherwin was not available, Karen Tusa gave the treasurer's report. Savings Account $7833.23 Checking $429.91. A bank charge of $25 was mistakenly charged to our account. Karen Tusa called and the bank has made the correction. David motioned and Karen seconded acceptance of the report of the treasurer. Motion passed. Tax report done and mailed. We will consider changing our fiscal year to January through December. Karen will follow up regarding possible tax problems. David will draft a possible amendment to the Friends bylaws.
New sign is doing its job since more people are coming to buy books. The sign must be moved since it is blocked by a pole. The custodian will be told to properly move the sign.
book sale $154 for January thus far./ Trader Joe raffle $45.00. Book raffle only raised $18. Carla acquired a $50 gift certificate from Nicholas James Bistro. We will raffle a book as well for Valentine's Day. The drawing will occur on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Three books for upcoming raffles. Suggestion that a friend can make the announcement prior to the Sunday programs at the Library when we have a table.
Committee reports: membership quarterly contribution of $150 from OAA. We will have Marion Ormsten our correspondence chair send them a thank you note. She will also send a thank you note to Trader Joe's for their raffle donation. We deleted 18 members from the membership list as of December 31, 2010.
New Business: The Rotary Club will honor Lori as President of the Friends of the Merrick Library at a dinner on Thursday, February 17, 2011 with one of their Leadership Awards.
Our next meeting on February 17 will begin at 4:00 pm. . /Debbie will assist with the new sign for the casement window at the wing.
Motion to allow each person to fill one bag per day at the book sale was made. The motion passed. A small electric tea pot will be purchased by the Friends. Joan Sculli will investigate at Walmart and Lori Stayer will investigate BJ'S.
Friends will have a coffee house may 22, 2011. Need publicity for coffee house. David motioned karen seconded. Motion passed. Next weeding February 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
Library invoices were reviewed. The light bulb problem may be solved.
Motion to adjourn. Joan moved karen seconded. Meeting adjourned 5:35 pm.
respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

December 2010 minutes

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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

November 2010 Meeting Minutes

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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

Meeting Change-Please Note!

2010-11-02T16:33:00.001-04:00

The next meeting of the Friends will take place on Friday, November 19th at 2PM, rather than Thursday, November 18th at 4:30..

October 2010 meeting minutes

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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

Minutes of September, 2010 meeting

2010-09-24T16:32:00.001-04:00

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

August Minutes

2010-08-24T10:06:00.001-04:00

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

July minutes

2010-08-02T09:12:00.001-04:00

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

June minutes

2010-06-23T10:27:00.002-04:00

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

May Minutes

2010-06-15T10:24:00.001-04:00

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

Call for nominations

2010-05-28T11:43:00.001-04:00

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.

New Extended Hours!

2010-05-26T16:01:00.001-04:00

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.

May meeting

2010-05-07T15:45:00.002-04:00

The May meeting of the Friends of the Merrick Library has been changed from May 20th to May 27th.

April Minutes

2010-05-07T11:45:00.002-04:00

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

March 2010 Minutes

2010-04-07T14:24:00.001-04:00

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

Be a Library Advocate

2010-03-26T09:52:00.002-04:00

Minutes from February meeting

2010-02-23T14:24:00.002-05:00

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

Minutes from January, 2010 Meeting

2010-01-22T14:16:00.002-05:00

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

Cooking With The Friends

2009-11-27T14:20:00.000-05:00

The Friends of the Merrick Library would like to publish a cookbook as a fundraiser. If you belong to the Merrick Library and have an original recipe you would like to share, please email it to Loristay@aol.com.
You can also follow this blog and post your recipe as a comment.

Minutes from December meeting

2009-11-18T13:25:00.000-05:00

Minutes of the Friends of the Merrick Library Thursday, December 10, 2009
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:33 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), Felizia Bushkin, Carol Fontana, Barbara Perlman and Carla Jaszczerski.

Minutes of the November 19th meeting were approved with a noted correction.
Report of the treasurer: savings account $8250.95, checking $220.46. It was noted that if necessary funds can be moved from the savings account to the checking account. David Stayer moved and Felizia Bushkin seconded acceptance of the treasurer’s report. Motion passed.

Book sale: yesterday the book sale brought $25.00. There was a conflict with a library program at the wing during the weekly Wednesday book sale of the Friends. This appears to have been resolved and no conflict is expected in the future.
Committee Reports: Member ship first quarter seven members did not renew, second quarter notices have been sent.

Publicity Committee Lois Calame will continue submitting notices of Friends activities.

Lori Stayer reports that the gathering of recipes is an ongoing process.
Old Business: The tax forms have been sent to IRS by the Merrick Library. To alleviate the problem of newly donated children’s books Carla Jaszczerski will continue to post of Craig’s List.

New Business: On Sunday, December 13, 2009 Friends membership forms will be available at the Merrick Library prior to the scheduled program. Carla Jaszczerski and Marion Ormsted will be the Friends presence.

Several ideas to increase both Friends membership and presence at the library were discussed. These included using the list of library patrons, having targeted programs for singles and seniors and programs for children. Among the possible programs might be ping pong and a library scavenger hunt.

Maureen Garvey made a motion to adjourn which was approved. Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted

David R. Stayer, LCSW

Sad News

2009-11-17T12:15:00.002-05:00

We regret to inform you that a great Friend of the Merrick Library, Clare Hendler, has passed away. Clare created the wonderful baskets that the Friends have been raffling off, and had thought she would be joining us for meetings very soon. Sadly, that is not the case. The wake is being held at the Massapequa Funeral Home, today, Tuesday, Nov. 17th, and tomorrow, from 2-4 and 7-9.

Thanksgiving Closing

2009-11-17T10:42:00.002-05:00

The Friends of the Merrick Library Book Sale will NOT be open on Wednesday, November 25th, Thanksgiving Eve. Happy Thanksgiving to all our Friends!

Thanks to Friends' Supporters

2009-11-09T11:46:00.001-05:00

The Friends of the Merrick Library would like to thank Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts and Bagel Plaza for donating refreshments to the Nov. 1st Coffeehouse.

Closed Veteran's Day

2009-11-03T14:10:00.002-05:00

The Friends of the Merrick Library book sale will not be held on Veteran's Day, November 11th.

Coffeehouse

2009-11-02T15:14:00.012-05:00

The Friends Coffeehouse and Poetry Reading was a great success! Coffee was sipped, jazz enjoyed, a basket winner was drawn and many books were sold. Not only did those who came hear from several poets, but they were treated to two musical performances as well. The food was excellent, the company better!

Geek the Library

2009-10-16T10:15:00.002-04:00

This is a site that promotes libraries to users. I thought the Friends might be interested it it.

Coffeehouse

2009-09-28T16:17:00.003-04:00

Come to the Friends of the Merrick Library Coffeehouse on Sunday, November 1st from 1-4 at the Library Wing. Enjoy browsing the book sale while sipping hot coffee and listening to cool jazz. We will be picking a winner of our latest raffle, and there will be snacks as well as a silent auction on some of our more valuable books. So don't miss it! Berets optional!

Raffle Winner

2009-09-16T11:18:00.003-04:00

Ruth Struck of Merrick won the Trader Joe's Raffle. Congratulations, and thank you for supporting the Friends! Here she accepts her prize from Vice-President Karen Tusa.