Tuesday, December 28, 2010

December 2010 minutes

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

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

November 2010 Meeting Minutes

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

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Meeting Change-Please Note!

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

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

October 2010 meeting minutes

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

Friday, September 24, 2010

Minutes of September, 2010 meeting

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

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

August Minutes

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

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