Wednesday, May 23, 2012
April Minutes
MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:31 PM.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Shirley Sherwin (Treasurer), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Felizia Bushkin, Diane Christie, Jonathan Haas and Joan Sculli.
The minutes for the March meeting were distributed and read.
Karen moved and Shirley seconded the motion for their approval. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Checking account $512.26 and savings account $2,111.22. The friends transferred $100.00 to the Walter Mintz fund established by the Merrick Library. The bank has a new manager and our account has been changed to a Business One which should eliminate a monthly service charge.
David moved and Karen seconded approval of the report of the treasurer. Motion passed.
Old Business: book sale this month netted $368.00.
Karen reported that the raffle netted $192.00. The winner was drawn and notified. The raffle for next month will be a baseball book and a Trader Joe basket.
Our Friends membership is level at 70.
Because we recently paid for museum passes, we will request a tabulation of their usage. Jonathan has offered to chart their usage.
The Coffee House is on for Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Friends have volunteered to either acquire or bring donations of food and beverage. A schedule was arranged so Friends can be present the entire time since our book sale commences at 1:30 PM.
Karen has updated the sign advertising the Coffee House. We are seeking entertainment at the Coffee House specifically poetry.
New Business: Lori and Karen held their monthly meeting with the Merrick Library Director. She suggested we consider a Friends Commercial Membership for local businesses. Jonathan and Shirley moved that we charge businesses $75.00. The motion passed.
Jonathan Haas has agreed to compose a letter to local businesses. He has been appointed Business Membership Chair.
The library will set up a bin to acquire donated books which can possibly be accepted by Better World Books. The friends would receive a percentage of the funds accrued.
A motion to raise the cost of a fill a bag to $10.00 was rejected.
We received a letter possibly offering the Friends a grant. This will be pursued with the Merrick Library Director.
The Friends have decided not to send minutes through the regular mail.
The next weeding will occur on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The next meeting of the Friends will occur on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Merrick Library beginning at 4:30 PM. All Friends are invited to attend.
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Friday, April 27, 2012
Friends Coffee House
Wednesday, June 6 from 4-8PM at the Merrick Library Wing. Enjoy hot coffee, cook jazz, poetry, snacks and more!
Raffle drawing at 7:45.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
March 2012 Minutes
MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:40 PM.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair) and Anita Gordon.
The minutes for the February meeting were read. Karen moved and Anita Seconded they be approved as read. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Savings account $7,921.22 and checking account $506.46.David moved and Marion seconded the motion to approve the report of the treasurer. Motion passed.
From February 29 through March 21, 2012 the book sale netted $128.00.
Karen reported that the raffle brought in $133.00. Art and Diane were commended for their hard work. The winner was drawn and notified.
One new member joined the Friends.
The Coffee Shop will occur from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Library Wing. This date has been approved by the Merrick Library Director.
The next weeding is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The next meeting is Thursday, April 26, 2012 beginning at 4:30 PM at the Merrick Library. All Friends are invited to attend.
Our meeting schedule is Thursday, May 24, Thursday, June 21 and Thursday, July 26, 2012.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:40 PM.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair) and Anita Gordon.
The minutes for the February meeting were read. Karen moved and Anita Seconded they be approved as read. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Savings account $7,921.22 and checking account $506.46.David moved and Marion seconded the motion to approve the report of the treasurer. Motion passed.
From February 29 through March 21, 2012 the book sale netted $128.00.
Karen reported that the raffle brought in $133.00. Art and Diane were commended for their hard work. The winner was drawn and notified.
One new member joined the Friends.
The Coffee Shop will occur from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Library Wing. This date has been approved by the Merrick Library Director.
The next weeding is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The next meeting is Thursday, April 26, 2012 beginning at 4:30 PM at the Merrick Library. All Friends are invited to attend.
Our meeting schedule is Thursday, May 24, Thursday, June 21 and Thursday, July 26, 2012.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Minutes of February 2012 meeting
MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:45 PM.
Present: Lori “Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Diane Christi and Anita Gordon.
The minutes of the January meeting were read. Marion moved and Anita seconded their acceptance. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Savings account $7,286.39 and checking account $511.46. David moved and Anita seconded approval of the report. The motion passed.
The book sale brought in $349.00.
Karen reported that the raffle brought in $95.00. We have one new member bringing our total membership to 70.
Under programs a Library Scavenger Hunt was discussed as a family friendly program. The next book weeding will occur on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the wing.
The Coffee House will probably take place from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on a week day afternoon.
The Friends will pay for Lori to joint the New York State Library Association costing $55.00.
Lois indicated that the ads are poorly written by some of the local papers.
From Sunday, April 15, through Saturday, April 21, 2012 is National Volunteer Week. The Friends will have a luncheon on Thursday, April 19, 2012 for active volunteers.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:45 PM.
Present: Lori “Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair), Lois Calame (Publicity Chair), Diane Christi and Anita Gordon.
The minutes of the January meeting were read. Marion moved and Anita seconded their acceptance. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: Savings account $7,286.39 and checking account $511.46. David moved and Anita seconded approval of the report. The motion passed.
The book sale brought in $349.00.
Karen reported that the raffle brought in $95.00. We have one new member bringing our total membership to 70.
Under programs a Library Scavenger Hunt was discussed as a family friendly program. The next book weeding will occur on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the wing.
The Coffee House will probably take place from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on a week day afternoon.
The Friends will pay for Lori to joint the New York State Library Association costing $55.00.
Lois indicated that the ads are poorly written by some of the local papers.
From Sunday, April 15, through Saturday, April 21, 2012 is National Volunteer Week. The Friends will have a luncheon on Thursday, April 19, 2012 for active volunteers.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Minutes for Meeting of January 19, 2012
MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:40 PM.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President) (attended by phone), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair) and Lois Calame (Publicity Chair).
The minutes of the December meeting were read. Lois moved and Marion seconded they be app roved. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: savings account $7,347.20 and checking account $505.11. We have received over the past five weeks $332 from the book sale. We received a $150 donation from OA. Karen reported that the raffle brought in $43, and $40 from two new members.
David moved and Lois seconded that the report of the treasurer be approved. Motion passed.
Lois will request a change in the ad in the Pennysaver.
The Friends sent a condolence card to the family of Janet Schneider.
Prior to our meeting Lori and David met with Ellen Firer and Debbie Jones of the Merrick Library. The meeting was productive and cordial. David requested the Library Suggestion form be included in the Merrick Library Newsletter. Debbie will assist with receipts, bookmarks and membership forms.
Ellen suggested that our Friends Coffee Shop take place on a weekday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Merrick Library.
We will consider Friends coverage at Merrick Library Sunday programs.
Friends week will be Sunday, October 21 through Saturday, October 27, 2012.
Our next three meetings of the Friends are scheduled for Thursday, February 23, Thursday, March 22 and Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Merrick Library beginning at 4:30 PM. All Friends are encouraged to attend
Meeting adjourned at 5:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R.
Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:40 PM.
Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President) (attended by phone), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair) and Lois Calame (Publicity Chair).
The minutes of the December meeting were read. Lois moved and Marion seconded they be app roved. The motion passed.
Report of the Treasurer: savings account $7,347.20 and checking account $505.11. We have received over the past five weeks $332 from the book sale. We received a $150 donation from OA. Karen reported that the raffle brought in $43, and $40 from two new members.
David moved and Lois seconded that the report of the treasurer be approved. Motion passed.
Lois will request a change in the ad in the Pennysaver.
The Friends sent a condolence card to the family of Janet Schneider.
Prior to our meeting Lori and David met with Ellen Firer and Debbie Jones of the Merrick Library. The meeting was productive and cordial. David requested the Library Suggestion form be included in the Merrick Library Newsletter. Debbie will assist with receipts, bookmarks and membership forms.
Ellen suggested that our Friends Coffee Shop take place on a weekday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Merrick Library.
We will consider Friends coverage at Merrick Library Sunday programs.
Friends week will be Sunday, October 21 through Saturday, October 27, 2012.
Our next three meetings of the Friends are scheduled for Thursday, February 23, Thursday, March 22 and Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Merrick Library beginning at 4:30 PM. All Friends are encouraged to attend
Meeting adjourned at 5:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
David R. Stayer, LCSW-R.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Minutes of the December 2011 Meeting
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
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
Thursday, December 8, 2011
November 2011 Minutes
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
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
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