FRIENDS OF THE CORTE MADERA LIBRARY

Minutes of the October 12, 2005 Meeting

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Jan Shaw at 10:10 A. M. at the library. In attendance: Jan Shaw, Jerri Ceschi, Annette Schriebman, Marguerite Gilbert, Nancy Davis, Helen Isaeff, and Nancy Brooks. Harriet Hyams arrived at the end of the meeting.

There was one addition to the agenda: “Wells Fargo Donation”.

Reports

1. Minutes: Minutes of the September 14, 2005 meeting were approved as presented

2. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Jerri Ceschi will correct the September report to provide us with a report that includes the current working capital.

3. The Book Place: Sue Bigall not in attendance. Jan stated that Sue is sometimes having trouble staffing the shop. Helen Isaeff will call Sue with her availability. Also, Sue should know that Don Stow may be willing to staff.

4. County Friends: No report. Nancy Brooks unable to attend the last meeting.

5. Membership Report: Jerri Ceschi reported three renewals in September.

6. Garden Update: Annette Schreibman reported that it has been decided not to refurbish the fence. The garden needs to be cleaned up for the winter.

7. Branch activities: Nancy Davis reported: (1) The program on the Forgotten Railroads of Marin was well attended. She may try to repeat it for those who missed it. (2) Installation of carpeting in January (?). (3) Some new shelving will be installed in the childrens’ and teens’ areas.

Old Business

1. Nominating Committee:: Jan reported the following: Co-Presidents Jan Shaw and Annette Schriebman, Vice-President Alice McNamee, Secretary Nancy Brooks, Treasurer Jerri Ceschi, and Book Place Staffer Sue Bigall. Report accepted. Election of new officers will take place at Annual Meeting in November.

2. Annual Meeting: Nancy Brooks presented a new invitation to the Annual Meeting. Members will be contacted later for refreshments for the meeting.

3. Wish list update: Nancy Davis noted that “projector for demonstrations” noted on the Wish List dated September 2005 has been provided by the County Friends. She is still interested in chairs to replace the couches, and new lamps and carrel dividers. These will be discussed later when we have a corrected Treasurer’s Report.

New Business

1. Wells Fargo Donation: Jan Shaw reported that the Wells Fargo outreach program has awarded us $1,000 for the third year in a row..

The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 A.M.

Harriet Hyams stated that she and David are willing to take over the membership duties. Jerri and Nancy Brooks will update the list and meet with Harriet and David.

Respectfully submitted, Nancy A. Brooks, Secretary

THE NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 9, 2005.