Friends of the Selinsgrove Community Library
Board Meeting
Wednesday,
March 8, 2006
Present:
Elizabeth Heim, Pres.
Deborah Bernhisel, Vice Pres.
Barbara Grubb, Secy.
Walt Hagenbuch, Treasurer
Lynn Askew
Joyce Bilger
Barbara McGary
Grace Housley
Margaret Siro
Pat Reiland-Hess
Officer Reports
President
Elizabeth Heim called the meeting to order. Liz discussed 2006 membership (solicitation mailing was Feb. 8). Last month we had 26 members; we now have 83.
Liz mentioned that buying the book cart was being reconsidered since the free book box seems to be working well. Perhaps a file cabinet would be more useful.
The March newsletter was passed around for members to see. It was agreed to list members’ name in the newsletter. The newsletter will be sent to all 2006 members and even 2005 members who have not renewed – with a reminder that we haven’t received renewal and they won’t get any more newsletters unless renewal is received. We are looking for a name for our Friends Newsletter.
Secretary
The minutes of the February 8th meeting should be amended to read that Linda Wieder, not Joyce Bilger, agreed to give information on our crock sale to assist the Beavertown Library. The minutes were approved subject to this correction.
Vice President
The Snyder County
Library Board is getting a stand-alone building schematic completed.
Next building committee meeting is March 30th at 6pm.
Eat at Hoss Night Benefit – July 10 and Dec. 5 - 20% of the bill will go
to the Snyder County Library System. Cards will be available at the
library. We’ll mention these dates in the June Friends newsletter.
Treasurer
Walt Hagenbuch reported income of $1,305.00 and expenses of $667.69 for a net income of $637.31 in February. The checking account balance as of 2/28/06 is $12,530.12. The Treasurer’s report was approved.
Library Reports
Library Board Liaison- Lynn Askew – mentioned that more people are needed on the library building committee; Margaret Siro volunteered to serve on this committee.
Librarian- Barbara McGary discussed the library’s mass project of weeding old books to make room for new. The library staff is donating hours for this effort. Books will be given to Friends for the Book Sale. There are specific criteria used to make the book selections for weeding.
A number of events are being held at the library in conjunction with National Library Week, among them April 5th, honoring Friends and volunteers, and an April 6th celebration of the Snyder County Library System 30th anniversary. Joyce motioned and Deborah seconded to contribute $100 from Friends of the Library to fund the reception for the 30th Anniversary celebration. The motion passed to give the library $100 for the 30th Anniversary reception on April 6th.
Committee Reports
Merchandise- Margaret reported on the cost of the tote bags and the design/color. Lapel pins were passed around as possible merchandise for resale. The book sale would be a good sale venue. A minimum order of 60 pins is required at $7:50 per pin. Liz will check with Degenstein Friends to see if they would split an order with us. This will be discussed at next meeting. Members gave Margaret a big round of applause for all her hard work.
Crocks- Joyce announced that there are approximately 100 crocks still available for purchase from 2005.
Book Sale 2006- The Friends book sale bookmark has been developed and 1000 will be ordered. We also have Book Bucks – “play money” in $1.00 denomination to be redeemed at the book sale. Book Bucks are for members only. Book Bucks and bookmarks will be mailed with the March newsletter.
Discussion Topics and Updates
A nominating Committee is needed.
Lynn made a motion and Joyce seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m..
The next Friends of the Selinsgrove Community Library board meeting will be Wednesday, April 12, 2006.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Grubb