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Minutes, March 19, 2010
 Huntley Area Public Library District Friends Foundation The March 19, 2010, General Meeting of the Huntley Area Public Library District Friends Foundation was held in the meeting room of the library. In attendance were: Norma Henson Marilyn Graunke Reta Stohs Bert Stohs Scott Lindsey Alice Kobrick Stevie Massei Pat Cornwell Jan Schadt Carol Donahue Frances Wilson Deanna Engelke Janis Ruffino Pamela Kampwerth Sandy Cooper Charleen Kelly Patrick McDonald Leslie Threadgill-Smith The meeting was called to order by Vice-President, Janis Ruffino. She welcomed everyone. I. Director’s Report – Patrick McDonald 1. Ribbon cutting for new addition was very successful. He showed the video taken of ceremony. It is on-line if anyone wishes to see it. 2. American Association of University Women donated a limited edition pictorial book of Eleanor Roosevelt’s life, written by her niece and family. 3. The library made an application for grant for $10,000 to add power doors at entrance, upgrade water fountains and restrooms. Grant was awarded! II. Secretary’s Report – Frances Wilson Reta Stohs made a motion to approve the minutes as written Carol Donahue seconded Motion carried III. Treasurer’s Report – Norma Henson February Treasurer’s Report Summary February Year-to-Date Corner Books $1,665.18 $1,665.18 Book Sales 640.00 640.00 Library Lovers 132.00 132.00 Membership 170.00 170.00 Pat Cornwell made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report Sandi Cooper seconded Motion carried IV. Business: 1. Book Sale – Reta Stohs June 5th – one day sale from 8:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2. Corner Books Report – Janis Ruffino a. Sales are going very well. 3. Surveys – Pamela Kampwerth a. check for $3,640 is to be paid to Foundation by UCLA. We may be eligible for further surveys for younger grouping. 4. Library Lovers – Pamela Kampwerth 1,635 chain links were counted! $1,000 will be donated to library for Summer Reading Program, to be divided between Youth Services, Teen and Children’s departments. 5. Expo – Janis Ruffino a. Great Success. Jan Schadt took time to visit other booths to familiarize them with our group. 6. Golf Committee Update – mailings will be prepared to be sent to businesses at Genevieve Hochwarter’s home on March 24 at 10a.m. a. Golf outing flyers and introductory letters available at reference desk. 7. Library Workers Appreciation a. Genevieve Hochwarter will purchase and deliver catered luncheon to library staff on April 13th. 8. Summer Reading Program a. Request from the Youth Library Staff for “junior friends” who assist with summer reading program, for $300 to entertain group of 60-80 at Stingray Bay at end of summer. Jan Schadt made motion to make the donation Reta Stohs seconded Motion carried 9. Director Liability Insurance a. General Liability has been purchased for all Friends to cover events. b. Dctor’s liability will also be purchased. 10. Chamber Activities – Janis Ruffino attended a chamber dinner at Niko’s Restaurant. 11. Aprons are in to be used for Foundation events! V. Comments/Questions: Jan Schadt suggested that members visit local businesses with Golf Outing flyers and introduction letters to see if they would display and make donations. VI. Pat Cornwell made a motion to adjourn. Leslie Threadgill-Smith seconded Motion carried. Members were reminded of important upcoming events and meetings. Respectfully Submitted, Frances P. Wilson, Secretary Posted: April 19th, 2010 |
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