December minutes

MINUTES OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012 Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:45 PM. Present: Lori Stayer (President), David R. Stayer (Secretary) and Diane Christie (Treasurer). The minutes for our September meeting were read and approved. Report of the Treasurer: Diane reported our savings account has $6,369.02 and our checking account has $450.25. The report was approved. Old business: The book sale since September has netted $467.50. The raffle has netted $108.00. Five Business Memberships since September totaling $375.00. Because of the disaster of super storm Sandy, Karen Tusa has resigned as Vice President. She has done exemplary work for the Friends. We know that Karen and her husband will recover from Sandy’s devastation. Carol Fontana has been appointed Vice President according to the Bylaws of the Friends. Diane reported that our latest raffle netted $26.00. The winner has been notified. The next three meetings of the Friends are Thursday, January 24, 2013, Thursday, February 21, 2013 and Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 4:30 PM. All meetings are at the Merrick Library beginning at 4:30 PM. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 Pm. Respectfully submitted, David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

Today's Meeting Cancelled

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Friends for October 25th has been cancelled.

Minutes from September 2012 meeting

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:35 PM. Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), Diane Christie (Treasurer), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Jonathan Haas (via phone--Business Chair), and Joann Petrowski. Minutes of the August meeting were read. Karen moved and Diane seconded their approval. The motion passed. Old Business: The Better World Books bin is now available at the Wing. It fills up quickly. The book sale netted $41 yesterday, and $212 since our August meeting. Karen reported that the raffle netted $43. From now on Diane will report on the raffle. The winner was drawn and notified. Karen also reported that out of the 73 members contacted, 51 have renewed. Jonathan called in regarding the Business Memberships. He will require one hundred additional brochures. About half of the Chamber of Commerce Business list has been contacted. Publicity for the businesses that become members at $75 will commence in January of 2013. The next weeding will occur Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Merrick Library Wing from Ten AM to Twelve PM. Joann has agreed to help with the raffle at the library on Tuesday and Friday. She has agreed to assist by calling Friends members prior to our upcoming meetings. Our meetings on Thursday, October 25, 2012 and Thursday, November 29, 2012 will be held in the multipurpose room. The meeting on Thursday, December 20, 2012 will be held in the conference room at the Merrick Library. These meetings will begin at 4:00 PM. All Friends are invited to attend. Lori and Diane will work on the Friends Tax Return. We will contact our Publicity Chair. The meeting adjourned at 6 PM. Respectfully submitted, David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

Minutes of the August 2012 Meeting

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2012 Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:35 PM." Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), Diane Christie (Treasurer), David R. Stayer (Secretary) and Felizia Bushkin. The minutes of the July meeting were read. Karen moved and Felizia seconded their approval. The motion passed. Report of the treasurer: Diane gave the report. Savings account $4,426.02 checking account $355.08. We will transfer from the savings account to assure the checking account has a minimum balance of $500.00. David moved and Karen seconded approval of the report of the treasurer. The motion passed. Book Sale for yesterday netted $50.00. Committee Reports: Karen reported that 73 membership renewal letters were sent and 32 responses have been received. The raffle for this month netted $67.00. The winner was drawn and has been notified. The raffle for September will include cookbooks and a gift certificate from Nicholas James. Jonathan has sent out 40 business membership letters. We will request the list so follow up contacts can be pursued. Lori Karen and Art did weeding today. Mysteries and fiction were the categories done. The Better World Books bin should be arriving next week. Our meetings for Thursday, October 25, Thursday, November 29 and Thursday, December 20, 2012 will begin at 4:00 Pm at the Merrick Library. Our new Publicity Chair is Jay Cincotta. We will send Debbie Jones of the Merrick Library a get well card. The next meeting of the Friends of the Merrick Library is Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 4:30 PM at the Merrick Library. All Friends are invited to attend. Since no other business was needed, Diane moved and David seconded for adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

July Minutes

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 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), Jonathan Haas (Business Chair) and Art Sacharoff. The minutes for the June meeting were read. Karen moved and Art seconded their approval. The motion passed. Ellen Firer came to indicate that Debbie Jones will not be available as Library Liaison and we should contact Ellen directly. Report of the Treasurer: Lori Stayer gave the report of the treasurer since Diane was not available. Savings account $3,538.46 and checking account $601.03. The latest book sale netted $49.00. David moved and Karen seconded the report of the treasurer be approved. The motion passed. Old Business: The Proposed letter to acquire Business membership was approved. The Business Brochure is ready to accompany each letter. Karen reported that the annual membership letter is ready. The letter was read and a membership form will accompany each letter. We are requesting that the members of the Merrick Library Board join the Friends. Karen also reported that this month’s raffle raised $43.00. The raffle winner was drawn and notified. Next month Children’s Books will be raffled. Weeding was done today. Books more then two years old and categories that were unpopular were removed. The library had the wing air conditioner repaired. Marion will send a thinking of you card to Lois. We have been asked to fund the Children’s Museum in New York City for $225.00, and the Cold Spring Harbor Museum for $200.00. This will be considered. Overeaters Anonymous has donated $150.00 to the Friends. A Thank you note will be sent to them. The new officers for the Friends are listed on the Merrick Library web site. Our next meeting is Thursday, August 23, 2012 beginning at 4:30 PM at the Merrick Library. All Friends are invited to attend. Since there was no further business Art moved and Karen seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 5:21 PM. Respectfully submitted David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

June Minutes

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012 Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:36 PM. Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary) and Diane Christie. Minutes from the May meeting were read. Diane moved and Karen seconded their approval. The motion passed. Report of the treasurer: Lori gave the report. Savings account $3,287.06 and the checking account has $603.01.David moved and Diane seconded the approval of the report. The motion passed. Committee reports: Karen reported that our membership total number is the same as last month. The raffle drawn at the coffee house brought in $157.00. The winner was notified. The next raffle drawing will take place on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Lori reported the book sale for the last four weeks brought in $171.00. The book sale will close early on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. There will be no book sale on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Marion will be asked to send two get well cards to Lois Calame and Anita Gordon. Elections: As prescribed by the Friend’s Bylaws elections were conducted. The elected officers are: President Lori Stayer, Vice President Karen A. Tusa, Secretary David R. Stayer and Treasurer Diane Christie. The officers will serve for two years. New Business: We discussed the brochure and letter for our new Business Membership. Jonathan as Business Chair will be contacted. There will be an additional weeding on Monday, June 25, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The July weeding will be on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 10:00 “AM to 12:00 PM. The August weeding will be on Thursday, August 23, 2012 and the September weeding will be on Thursday, September 20, 2012. The time is the same as the July weeding. The next three meetings of the Friends of the Merrick Library are Thursday, July 19, 2012, Thursday, August 23, 2012 and Thursday, September 20 2012. Because of September holidays volunteers will be found to cover the book sale on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Karen moved and Diane seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, David R. Stayer, LCSW-R

May Minutes

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MERRICK LIBRARY THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012 Lori Stayer opened the meeting at 4:36 PM. Present: Lori Stayer (President), Karen A. Tusa (Vice President), David R. Stayer (Secretary), Marion Ormsten (Correspondence Chair) and Felizia Bushkin. The minutes were corrected. The checking account had $612.26. The motion to approve the minutes from April was made by Karen and seconded by Felizia. The motion passed. Report of the treasurer: Currently the savings account has $2,459.45 and the checking has $603.01. David moved and Marion seconded the motion for approval of the report of the treasurer. The motion passed. Old Business: The book sale netted 156.00. The next weeding will be Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Karen reported that the raffle has brought in $137.00. The raffle will be drawn at the Friends Coffee House. The next raffle will have a book on golf and a gift certificate from Stop and Shop. Karen indicated that we have one new member raising our total to 71. The Coffee House will occur on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Merrick Library Wing from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Apparently the possible grant to the Friends has been withdrawn. We were informed by the Director of the Merrick Library that we cannot use their computers to advertise our business membership drive. Jonathan was contacted by phone regarding the letter to request our new category of business membership. We will request the statistics regarding museum pass usage by Merrick residents. Marion Ormsten was appointed chair of theb Nominating Committee. The Friends will hold elections on Thursday, June 21, 2012. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 21, 2012 beginning at 4:30 PM at the Merrick Library. All Friends are invited to attend. Respectfully submitted, David R. Stayer, LCSW-R