FRIENDS OF THE CORTE MADERA LIBRARY

Minutes of April 10, 2002 Meeting

 

A.  The meeting was called to order by President Shaw at 10:05 a.m. at the library.  In attendance, Jan Shaw, Annette Schriebman, Harry Schriebman, Nancy Davis, Joan Vaughan, Sue Bigall, Carol Starr and Nancy Brooks.

 

  1. No introductions were necessary.

 

  1. The minutes of the March 13, 2002 meeting were accepted as presented.

 

  1. There were no additions to the agenda. 

 

  1. Carol Starr summarized activities in the Library system:  The 2002-2003 Budget has been submitted.  An additional ¾ time person was requested for South Novato (SNO).  The County Administrator has asked the Library to use its reserves next year instead of the County’s reserves.  Recruitment is underway for an Administrative Librarian to supervise outreach services, the electronic system, and support of children’s and reference services.  The lease at SNO expires July 2003 and will not be renewed; relocation sites at Hamilton are being investigated.  The Bookmobile was out of service recently to have a leak repaired.  San Geronimo is planning to form a Friends group.  Questions were asked about Fairfax (FAI) and Marin City (MCI) Friends – MCI is doing well, FAI is struggling.  There was a brief discussion about the Friends providing delivery service of library books to homebound patrons.

 

B.  Reports/Updates: 

 

1.      Secretary had no additional report.

 

2.      Jan Shaw presented a summary of the Treasury with names of membership renewals (12).  Deposits were $7,020.00 ($7,000 from Marin Community Foundation) for the garden and $547.81 other.  Expenditure was $631.24 for the Young Adult Bookrack.  The checking account balance is $43.530.47 as of 4/9/02.  Jerri wants to try again to do her job as Treasurer perhaps with the help of Joan.

 

a.                   Bill for the Young Adult Bookrack:  It was confirmed that we had voted up to $650.00 for this expenditure

b.                  Jan noted that our CD again matures 4/14/02; it will be rolled over another 3 months.

 

3.      Membership:  Leo Donovan was not in attendance. 

 

4.      Foundation:  Kay Lowney was not in attendance.

 

5.      County Friends Group:  No new report.  Next meeting is April 13, 2002.

6.      Used Book Store – Sue Bigall reported $235 April income at the store.  Our take should be about $156.  She is always looking for new volunteer staffers.

 

a.                   Super Sale:  Jan read from Ruth Arnold’s letter stating that the gross income for the Sale was $22,700.  The net income has not been determined and proceeds have not been allocated to the affiliates. Preview memberships totaled $1,240. 

b.                  Super Sale Re-cap meeting will be at noon on April 13 at Corte Madera (after the Friends; Meeting.)  Jan and Nancy B. will attend.  Annette will also try to attend.  Suggestions:  close earlier on Sunday (as was done in 2001), and hire people to unload trucks at setup and load trucks at cleanup.

 

7.      Branch Activities:  Nancy Davis reported: (1) the parking lot plan had to be revised to incorporate an additional handicapped space. It will now go to the Planning Commission in May.  (2) Two programs are planned at the library next week to celebrate National Library week and Poetry Month.  The Marin Poetry Center held a poetry writing competition in the middle and high schools.  The winning authors will read their poetry on April 16 at 7 p.m. We voted to spend up to $30 for cookies and juice for this event.  On Thursday April 18 Bill and Nora Harris will present a program based on their adventures in Antarctica.  (4) Nancy also circulated the Spring 2002 Book list for the Book Club. (5)  October will be the 100th birthday of John Steinbeck.  The State Library is sponsoring a statewide read-in of the “Grapes of Wrath”.  She wants to have some programs and will ask the Book Club to participate. (6) Nancy D. reported that she had picked up some ideas about revitalizing Friends groups from the Public Library Association conference in Phoenix, e.g a special event for members only.

 

C.     On-going Projects &/or 2002 Plans -  

 

1.      Friends Reading Garden –Annette and Jan had drafted a solicitation letter to be sent to some local businesses.  Revisions were suggested.  The plan goes out to bid again soon.

 

2.   July 4th Booth at Corte Madera Park:  After discussion, it was m/s/c that we would not have a booth if we have to pay $175.  Jan will investigate with the Chamber of Commerce about getting a booth without charge.

 

D.     Other Business – Jan read a thank you letter from Bonnie Gosliner for the Bookrack and our support of the Teens and Young Adult programs.

 

E.   The meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.  The next meeting will be on May 8, 2002 at 10 a.m. in the Library

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Nancy Brooks, Secretary

 

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