FRIENDS OF THE CORTE MADERA
LIBRARY
The meeting was called to order by Co-President Jan Shaw at 10:10 A.M. at the library. In attendance: Jan Shaw, Nancy Davis, Jerri Ceschi, and Nancy Brooks.
Reports:
1.
The
Minutes of the February 11 meeting were approved as presented.
2.
Jerri
Ceschi stated that she had accidentally deleted an email from Richard Jensen
while she was out of town and does not know what he said or what was in his
attachment. Jerri expressed concern
that dues checks are being passed on to her about once a month. A solution to this concern is for Jerri to
open the membership mail and photocopy the checks for Richard. This will allow acknowledgement from us in a
timely manner. Jerri presented the
Treasurer’s Report (in file). We
received $305.00 from 8 membership renewals.
Restricted funds remain the same.
Our working capital is $11,235.52 as of 2/28/04. Jerri presented receipts from Richard
totaling $272.02 for membership envelopes, stationery and printing. It was moved and seconded and passed to
approve payment of this bill. (A motion
is required for any expense over $100.00.)
A discussion followed regarding future handling of such material
needs. It was moved and seconded and
passed that the Board be notified in advance of planned purchases of printed
materials so that necessary changes can be made.
3.
Used
Book Store: Sales totaled $204.00 at
The Book Place on March 4, 2004.
Staffing for the Super Sale is complete except for
unloaders that we are unable to provide.
Sue Bigall has suggested that next year we ask the Boy Scouts to help
with the unloading and we could then donate money to their troop.
4.
Branch
activities: Nancy Davis reported
attending a ceremony at the Civic Center when Marilyn Wronsky received
recognition for 30 years of service to the Library. She also reported that 2 eucalyptus trees have been removed. There is no report on the source of the
water that leaks into the Children’s room.
Nancy Davis presented an informal Wish List. She would like more money for large type
books. Jan asked that when books are
weeded out of the collection, especially large type books should be given to
the Friends for The Book Place. Nancy
expressed a need for a wire rack for the daily newspapers ($83.00) and a
display rack for the weekly newspapers ($345.00). She also said there is a need for language tapes and CD’s. She expressed a desire for landscaping on
the berm area in the parking lot, and a possible indoor plant service for the
library. It was moved, seconded and
passed to purchase the two newspaper racks at a total cost not to exceed
$500.00. Jan reminded Nancy Davis to
add carpeting for the meeting room to her Wish List.
5. County Friends Report: Nancy Brooks reported that volunteers at The Book Place are asked not to do any pricing of new donations or to change any prices. The Annual Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation event has been set for June 10, 5:30 P.M. in the Civic Center Library.
Old
Business:
a.
The
chairs were delivered February 17; it was agreed that they are comfortable.
b.
The
bike rack is still on hold until Cindy Winter is available.
c.
Garden: We are still concerned about the continued
use of the blue tarps over sections of the garden; there is no determination of
the source of the water in the Children’s room. The Friends will pursue this matter with the County.
d. Repair of the wall: This may be a shared expense with the Town and County.
e. Staff Luncheon: Nancy Davis will post our invitation to the staff for a luncheon on April 14 at noon. Carol Starr and Gail Haar and book shop volunteers who do not normally attend our meetings will be invited, also.
New
Business:
1. Carpet: We discussed using our working capital to replace the carpeting in the meeting room only. Nancy Davis will get cost estimate.
2.
Display
window: We are scheduled for a display
in September. We need to discuss this when more members are present.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Brooks, Secretary
The next meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. with luncheon with staff to follow at noon.
Reminder: We will not meet in June, July and August.