Friends of the Selinsgrove Community Library
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Present:
Elizabeth Heim, Pres.
Deborah M. Bernhisel, VP
Barbara Grubb, Secy.
Betsy Fordon
Janis Gemberling
Linda Askew
Joyce M. Hendricks
Pat Reiland – Hess
Linda Wieder
Emily Johnson
Joyce Bilger
Officer Reports
President
Elizabeth Heim called the meeting to order.
Elizabeth announced the resignation of board member, Margaret Siro. Friends will miss Margaret’s wonderful presence. Margaret worked very diligently to provide community support and fund raising.
Joyce Hendricks will chair the Publicity Committee. She has great expertise and Friends is happy to welcome her.
Emily Johnson is the joining the Friends Board and is welcomed.
Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries, PCBL, has invited Liz to join their board. Liz announced that she has accepted the position.
Friends did not have a September Newsletter but will have a newsletter jointly with the Selinsgrove Library in November.
Vice President
Deborah said we have $400 matching funds for Thrivent. She will complete all necessary paperwork and mail in this week.
Secretary
The minutes of the June meeting were approved.
Treasurer
The ending balance in the checking account as of 9-7-06 was $14,428.67. The Treasure’s report was approved.
Library Reports
Library Board Liaison – Lynn Askew reported that the Library Board is sponsoring Celebration of Art and Wine on Saturday, November 18th, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. The exhibition will feature artists, Steven and Rita Bower. The event will be held at Shade Mountain Winery. Tickets will be $10.
Director – Betsy commented on the overwhelming g success of the Summer Reading Program. Betsy expressed much kudos to Barbara McGary for all of her hard work at making the Summer Reading Program a success. Barbara McGary has been asked to be a member of the state- wide summer reading program committee.
Betsy is applying for a grant of $27,000 for refurbishing the downstairs (former police quarters) for the library.
Committee Reports
Merchandise- Liz reported that $175 was collected from the sale of lapel pins and adult tote bags.
Liz passed around a year round calendar that we could add to our merchandise. The board thought this would be an excellent item to sell.
Janis made a motion to order 100 calendars for $300 and Lynn seconded the motion. The motion passed to order 100 calendars for $300.
Lynn suggested adding a label to the inside of the calendar stating that the proceeds go to the Friends of the Library to support Selinsgrove Library.
Tree Fest- We have twenty sponsors for decorating trees at Tree Fest 2006. If you know anyone that would be interested in sponsoring a tree, Tree Fest starts on December 2nd and ends on December 15th. On November 1st we will start the promotional publicity. We will be calling for volunteers. If you are interested in donating an artificial tree, please contact a member of the committee.
Fund Raising
Crock Sale– Joyce Bilger advised that the Selinsgrove High School crock was different in dimensions than originally drafted and suggested that the price be $35. At this time orders have been received for 168 crocks.
Quilt Raffle- Linda Wieder said that there has been a very good response to the quilt raffle sale. The Selinsgrove Street Fair, September 23rd is an excellent venue for raffle sales.
Discussion Topics and Updates
Selinsgrove Street Fair will operate from 9 AM- 5PM. Please sign up to help at Friends’ booth.
Friends into 2007-2008- We need to recruit more support and officers to carry on the jobs of the board. It was suggested that we have a reception during National Friends of the Library Week October 22nd- October 28th. October 25th will be date for the Friends Reception (organized by Joyce Bilger) to honor all of our friends of the library. The times recommended were 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Refreshments will include hot apple cider.
Joyce moved and Deborah seconded to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, October 11th.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Grubb