FRIENDS OF THE CORTE MADERA LIBRARY

Minutes of the November 9, 2005 Meeting

 

Meeting called to order by Vice President Jan Shaw at 10:10 A. M. at the library.  In attendance:  Jan Shaw, Annette Schreibman, Harry Schreibman, Marguerite Gilbert, Nancy Davis, Sue Bigall, Harriet Hyams, and Nancy Brooks. 

 

Addition to the Agenda:  Donation to New Orleans Library Friends.

 

1.      Minutes:  The minutes for October 12, 13, 2005 meeting were approved as presented.

 

2.      Treasurer’s Report:  Treasurer Jerri Ceschi was not in attendance.

 

3.      The Book Place:  Sue Bigall reported that the last day of staffing was very slow with about $175 in sales.

 

4.      County Friends:  There was no report.

 

5.      Membership Report:  Harriet Hyams reported there were 16 renewals in response to the October mailing.  We currently have 179 members; the roster will be redone.

 

It was noted that Wells Fargo Bank deserves publicity for their donation of $1,000 for the third consecutive year.  This donation should be included in membership renewal letters.  We need to inform Wells Fargo of the specific use of their donation.

 

6.   Garden:  Annette stated that the garden will need a winter clean up.  Nancy Davis will ask the Town to clean and prune in January after the cherry tree blooms. 

 

7.      Branch activities:  Nancy Davis reported (1) The bid is out for the carpeting project.  The library will have to be closed during the carpet installation.  Nancy will be asking for volunteers to remove and replace the books on the bottom shelves.  (2) A local person may be asked to refinish the study carrels and possibly the coffee tables.  (3) Nancy is still interested in replacing the couches with upholstered chairs.

 

Old Business:  None.

 

New Business:  Jan Shaw noted that a restoration fund to benefit the New Orleans public libraries has been set up by the Friends of the Library USA following the devastating hurricanes.  M/s Sue Bigall/Marguerite Gilbert to donate $500 to the New Orleans Friends of the Library Restoration fund.  Motion passed with all AYES.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 A.M.

 

Respectfully submitted, Nancy A. Brooks, Secretary

PLEASE NOTE:  THE NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 11, 2006.