FRIENDS OF THE CRYSTAL LAKE LIBRARY
APRIL 20, 2009 MINUTES
Present: Jeremy Stamp, Ann Wells, Elizabeth Puchmelter, Karen Migaldi, Steve Newton, Marcia Tillman, Jan Polep, Fran Hicks, Barb Mullowney, Carol Heisler and Bob Finger.
President Stamp called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
President's Report: Jeremy requested that the Library's outside sign be corrected with the word "used" added. The Friends are still accepting donations for the upcoming book sale. The Scout volunteers will assist in moving the books from Jeremy's gazebo and Elizabeth's garage.
Secretary's Report: The March minutes were approved as corrected.
Treasurer's Report: Beginning Balance of $2,200.61 as of May 8th; Income: Tote Bag Sales: $13.00, Interest: $.099; Disbursements: None; Ending Balance: $2,214.60. The Beginning Balance for the fiscal year as of May 1, 2008: $1,573.15.
Committee Reports:
Membership: None.
Fundraising: No report from the March-April Jewel Shop and Share Days has been received to date. A motion to approve for the hiring of a truck with two-three movers for the Used Book Sale at a rate of $108.00 per hours was approved. Prices for hard cover books will be $1.00; paperback and children's books: $.50; trade paperbacks: $1.00; VHSs: $.25; DVDs: $1.00; and CDs: $1.00. Friday will be Staff Day for the Book Sale. It was decided to schedule another mum sale for this year.
Official Search for New Officers: Jan Polep volunteered to be President; Ann Wells volunteered to continue as Treasurer since she did not serve the maximum two year term; and Barb volunteered to be Secretary. They will assume office for 2009-2020 at the May meeting.
Director's Report: Assistant Director, Karen, reported that CC-TVs have been purchased for the visually impaired with Memorial Funds. The Library is promoting short and long term assistance for the Home Bound Program with volunteers delivering the materials. Julie Gibson of the Library staff is coordinating that program. Downloadable print and audio books are now available. Users need software to download. Chili's Restaurant is interested in partnering with the Library for fundraising. A request for donations to the literacy program in Taiwan was received. Discussion of the shipment cost for such requests was discussed by members present.
Library Board Report: Carol Heisler, representing the Board, reported that the Library Foundation will once again cosponsor the President's Program fundraiser with the Raue Center. This year it will be scheduled for one evening at Christmas time and will feature Jefferson at Christmas at Monticello. She showed those in attendance the Library's new logo. Old Business: The $11.95 per year expense for FOCLL's website will continue as a future expense with ownership to be transferred to the Friends.
The next meeting, FOCLL'S Annual General Meeting, will be held on May 18th in the Library's Ames Room. All members are invited to attend.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Puchmelter, Recording Secretary