FRIENDS OF THE CORTE MADERA LIBRARY

Minutes of the January 11, 2006 Meeting

Meeting called to order by Co-President Jan Shaw at 10:06 A. M. at the library. In attendance: Jan Shaw, Annette Schreibman, Harry Schreibman, Marguerite Gilbert, Nancy Davis, David Hyams, and Nancy Brooks.

There were no additions to the Agenda:

1. Minutes: The minutes for November 9, 2005 meeting were approved as presented.

2. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Jerri Ceschi was not in attendance. The Treasurer’s Report for 10/31/05 shows a working balance of $11,513.24. Report accepted.

3. The Book Place: Sue Bigall not in attendance. Jan staffed 1/5/06 and it was very quiet.

4. County Friends: No meeting in December. Next meeting scheduled for 1/14/06.

5. Membership Report: David Hyams reported 20 renewals in November, 18 in December and 8 so far in January. We have 180 names on membership list but only 109 are current with their dues.

6. Branch activities: The library will be closed for re-carpeting January 20 through February 5. The Marin City branch will expand their hours to match Corte Madera’s normal hours and staff is being re-assigned at other branches. The 2 new self-check machines will be installed after carpet is in place.

7. Wish List: Nancy Davis presented a picture of a desk for the Children’s Room that is being proposed by the two Marilyn’s. We are not willing to pay $2,200 - $2,500 for a desk that will be used mainly by two staff members. We are willing to contribute to this (undetermined) if County agrees to budget for this item.

8. Garden: Annette stated that the garden needs a clean up once a month. The cherry tree needs to be topped.

9. Building Membership: David is concerned that we are not attracting new members. Discussion: We need a reason for people to join and keep them interested. Need to brainstorm about what attracts people: local history talks seem to draw people. What else? What can we do?

10. Outreach: Discussion about having a “do” after re-carpeting is finished. Concern was expressed about spills of food and drinks on the new carpet. Undecided about doing anything until it can be held outdoors in the garden.

11. Things to generate public interest and support: Since we did so well on the garden project, maybe we need another big project such as a new meeting room. Perhaps we could ask someone to donate architectural services. The Town and County are conducting a facilities assessment and will be asking for community input.

12. We need a new supply of letterhead. Annette will contact Jana Haehl to update our logo to reflect the design of the current garden.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 A.M.

Respectfully submitted, Nancy A. Brooks, Secretary

PLEASE NOTE: THE NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2006.