FRIENDS OF
Meeting called to order at 7:05pm.
Board members present: Pamela Bagley, Karen Woodward, Beth Carlson, Mark Eyerman, Ruth Doiron, and Jennifer Cary
Trustee member: McCay Larson welcomed
January minutes approved. Treasurer’s report approved.
Old Business:
1) Bertha Frothingham award submissions were received by Feb. 1st. Board members are to look at entries by next meeting. They are located in Friend’s folder in library office. We will consider making a brochure about the award for next year.
2) Library Camera - It was approved for the Friend’s to give $250.00 toward camera replacement and purchase of a lock to secure camera. Jennifer will get the camera. We may split cost of Sara’s replacement camera with the Trustees. Also a possibility we will still get donation from Best Buy and that could go to Sara.
New Business:
1) Get Out the Vote: McCay asked if the Friends could pitch in cost of postcards sent out by Trustees.This was approved. She offered the Friends option to put in toward the bulk rate that the trustees purchased. This can be decided later. A notice will be put in school newsletter encouraging support for the library. The Friends will make bookmarks to be inserted into books being checked out. Beth will send emails to Friends members.
2) Book Nook: Karen will temporarily bring down new books. A press release will be put in the Windsor Observer announcing the new location to the Knave of Hearts.
3) Membership Database: needs to be updated. This should be done before May.
4) Vacuum: Friends agreed to buy new vacuum and bags totaling no more than $200.00
Meeting adjourned 8:15pm. Next meeting March 13, 2008 at 7:00pm.