FRIENDS OF
Meeting called to order 7:05pm
Board Members present: Robert Pantel, Ruth Doiron, Beth Carlson, Mark Eyerman , Karen Woodward, Pamela Bagley, Jennifer Cary
Other members present: Grace Batesole
Treasurer’s report: Presented and approved
Old Business:
1) Book Nook - Robert spoke with Alma Gilbert from the Knave of Hearts about having the book nook in her shop. She was very receptive to the idea. We will give it about 2 months trial there before approaching the Windsor Mercantile Store about a possible second location. It was approved to give Robert permission to purchase new book shelves if needed. Beth will pick up proceeds as well as restock. If Beth is busy, Ruth can be available to do so. Grace will continue to reserve and price books for the nook.
2) Cheese and Beer fundraiser - Mark has had no response from the different brewers that he e-mailed. Beth did not get positive responses from cheesemakers due to spring being a busy time of year for them. Planning for this event tabled until May.
3) Trustee’s general policy changes - these were read and discussed. It was decided not to change any of our procedures at this time. Once the trustees has some board changes, we hope to seek an opportunity for a mutual discussion of the Friend’s role. It is felt the Trustees and the Friends have a common goal.
4) Robert still looking into getting camera donated for Children’s program.
New Business:
1) Jennifer presented the Vermont Library Association’s
lobbying effort for statewide funding for libraries. The Trustees donated $75.00. It was moved and approved that we donate
$100.00. This makes a total of $175.00 donation from
2) Jennifer also presented an appeal for $250.00 for a yearly subscription to the Green Mountain Library Consortium’s downloadable books on tape program. The Friends gladly approved these monies.
3) Karen Tyler’s resignation was accepted with regret. Robert announced that he does not plan to continue as president after this term. Pamela also announced she does not plan to continue as an officer after this term, but will proudly continue as a Friend.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.
Next meeting scheduled for February 14, 2008 at 7:00pm.