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
Monday, November 7, 2011
October minutes
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
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
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