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
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
July minutes
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
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
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
June minutes
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
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
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
May Minutes
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
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
Friday, May 28, 2010
Call for nominations
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.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
New Extended Hours!
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.
Friday, May 7, 2010
May meeting
The May meeting of the Friends of the Merrick Library has been changed from May 20th to May 27th.
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