The meeting was called to order at 7. P.M. by Jennifer, with Joan, Romelle, Carol, Jeanne, and Donna present. Julie, Elaine, and Amy arrived later.
The secretary's report from the August meeting was accepted.
Donna presented the treasure's report and a current membership list. The balance on hand is $4145.84, but Joan hasn't yet purchased the copy machine which was approved in August. The book sale income totaled $1940.17 and the August brat fry produced income of $377.75 with $100 in expenses for meat, etc. Other larger expenses included audio books ($506.), large-print books ($468.37). paint for the meeting room ($64.56) and speakers for the October programs ($624.) Most of the speakers were local and were paid $50 each, but Jerry Apps charges $250, plus mileage, and expenses. The hotel room was donated by the Coach light Inn. Jeanne made the motion to accept, which was seconded by Romelle.
Thanks were offered to those who helped with the book sale. Since we had many others who are not members of the Friends who came to help, including a family with 3 teenage boys, pizza and soda was purchased for lunch ($66.42). At least 15 people helped to set up for the sale.
The census of people using the library during the week of October 18-24 was 1000 more than Joan's estimate. Thanks to Sylvia Kamke, Tess Buege, and Megan Sopata for their help.
Appreciation was expressed to Sarah Denis for priming the walls in the meeting room, and to Amy, John, and Jean Dessart for painting, as well as to Amy Dessart and Sue Malingowski for trimming the bushes and cutting down perennials. Amy still plans to get wood chips.
Thanks were also given to Joan for planning the October programs and to Donna for serving the refreshments. Many of Jerry Apps books have been checked out.
Joan asked for suggestions for another series of programs for next year. She would like to have an author featured each year; Michael Perry and Kathleen Marsh were suggested.
The motion was made by Donna and seconded by Romelle to provide $500 toward to summer reading program.
Joan would like to do a Friends Of The Library membership drive in February. Suggestions were made of possible activities to promote memberships, such as giving them a book bag when they sign up, sending letters, having a drawing, or having a heart with their name posted on it when they pay their memberships. A letter will be sent in January to current members for renewal.
$25 gift cards will be purchased as volunteer appreciation for Lois, Megan, and Donna. Amy made the motion, which was seconded by Carol.
Amy stated that we need to make known what the Friends organization does. Amy suggested that a sign could be made thanking the Friends for their achievements/activities. Jennifer suggested an article in the newspaper highlighting what the Friends have done.
Joan brought up the idea of an annual fundraiser for a local worthy cause as bringing attention to the library. One was done for the Humane Society.
Joan requested funds for the purchase a new desk, chair, and hutch for her office in the amount of $380; the items are currently on sale. The motion was made by Amy and seconded by Donna.
The subject of holding another rummage sale has been brought up. Jeanne would work with anyone who would like to take charge.
The next meeting will be held on February 1.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Minutes August 10, 2010
Amy called the meeting to order at 7 P.M. with Donna, Carol, Janet, Joan, Doris, Gay, and Jeanne present. Elaine and John arrived later.
The secretary's report for the March 16th meeting was filed for audit
Donna gave the treasurer's report. Income included money from Florence for a share of the Book Page subscription. Joan commented that we might want to keep all of them as there aren't enough to go around for OF patrons, or it was suggested to possible give them fewer.
The 3 brat fries brought in a profit of $640.73. The first two days were very rainy, but they did well anyhow, and Carl and Shirley had purchased supplies when they were on sale.
The balance on hand as of July 31 is $3786.93. The treasurer's report was filed for audit.
Amy asked if the Piggly Wiggly stand had been booked for Fun Fest weekend.
Thank you notes/photos from the scholarship recipients, Kristen Schlorf and Bryce Iverson, were passed around.
Amy reported on the float for the Memorial Day parade and thanked those who tidied up the landscaping before the Nicolet System meeting hosted by the OF Library. Amy will look into getting wood chips for the plantings in the area around the flagpole and do fall maintenance to dig out excess perennials before the book sale.
Thanks were given to Donna for her years of services; she has moved from library staff to volunteer.
The book sale will begin on Thursday, September 16th. Help is needed for setup and take down as well as cashiering during the sale. Jeanne will contact Jerry and Carol Fritsch and Joan will contact Colleen Jessel to ask if the boys could help move books. The motion was made by Jeanne and seconded by Donna to pay for pizza if the Jessel family comes for the day. M/S/C
Volunteers are also needed to do a head count of library users during the week of October 18th-23rd. Janet and Carol volunteered to spend some time at this; Jeanne will send an email asking for volunteers.
Joan told about the series of programs planned for fall and requested $500 for payment of speakers. The motion was by Gay and seconded by Jeanne M/S/C
The programs are as follows:
9-30 Mike Reisch: Know Your Land
10-7 Monette Bebow Reinhard: Native American Culture
10-14 Diane Nichols: History of Oconto Falls/Oconto County
10-28 Jerry Apps-charges $250, plus hotel room, mileage, expenses
Joan requested funding for a new copy machine with scanning ability to utilize the Times Herald archives. Elaine made the motion and Donna seconded it for $1700 for purchase, with the funds from the sale of the current copier coming back to the Friends. M/S/C
Joan wishes to have the meeting room repainted after the book sale, but before September 30. The motion was made by John and seconded by Carol to provided $80 to purchase paint. Amy will help and volunteered John; Elaine will also help and Donna will tape. M/S/C
The motion was made by Jeanne and seconded by Janet to provide $500 to take advantage of the large-print book sale in the fall. M/S/C
$506 was approved for the purchase of audio books from Linda Kruegar at the rate of $1 per disk. Motion was made by Jeanne and seconded by Carol M/S/C
The Oconto County Library Board and libraries will have a booth at the Oconto County Fair and at the fly-in in Oconto on September 18th.
Donna told about the quilt which is currently on display at the library, which is a fundraiser for the Oconto County Fair, and thanked Joan for making tickets available at the library.
The motion to adjourn was made by Gay and seconded by Janet. M/S/C
Following the meeting, refreshments were served and Donna was presented with a gift from Friends of The Library
The secretary's report for the March 16th meeting was filed for audit
Donna gave the treasurer's report. Income included money from Florence for a share of the Book Page subscription. Joan commented that we might want to keep all of them as there aren't enough to go around for OF patrons, or it was suggested to possible give them fewer.
The 3 brat fries brought in a profit of $640.73. The first two days were very rainy, but they did well anyhow, and Carl and Shirley had purchased supplies when they were on sale.
The balance on hand as of July 31 is $3786.93. The treasurer's report was filed for audit.
Amy asked if the Piggly Wiggly stand had been booked for Fun Fest weekend.
Thank you notes/photos from the scholarship recipients, Kristen Schlorf and Bryce Iverson, were passed around.
Amy reported on the float for the Memorial Day parade and thanked those who tidied up the landscaping before the Nicolet System meeting hosted by the OF Library. Amy will look into getting wood chips for the plantings in the area around the flagpole and do fall maintenance to dig out excess perennials before the book sale.
Thanks were given to Donna for her years of services; she has moved from library staff to volunteer.
The book sale will begin on Thursday, September 16th. Help is needed for setup and take down as well as cashiering during the sale. Jeanne will contact Jerry and Carol Fritsch and Joan will contact Colleen Jessel to ask if the boys could help move books. The motion was made by Jeanne and seconded by Donna to pay for pizza if the Jessel family comes for the day. M/S/C
Volunteers are also needed to do a head count of library users during the week of October 18th-23rd. Janet and Carol volunteered to spend some time at this; Jeanne will send an email asking for volunteers.
Joan told about the series of programs planned for fall and requested $500 for payment of speakers. The motion was by Gay and seconded by Jeanne M/S/C
The programs are as follows:
9-30 Mike Reisch: Know Your Land
10-7 Monette Bebow Reinhard: Native American Culture
10-14 Diane Nichols: History of Oconto Falls/Oconto County
10-28 Jerry Apps-charges $250, plus hotel room, mileage, expenses
Joan requested funding for a new copy machine with scanning ability to utilize the Times Herald archives. Elaine made the motion and Donna seconded it for $1700 for purchase, with the funds from the sale of the current copier coming back to the Friends. M/S/C
Joan wishes to have the meeting room repainted after the book sale, but before September 30. The motion was made by John and seconded by Carol to provided $80 to purchase paint. Amy will help and volunteered John; Elaine will also help and Donna will tape. M/S/C
The motion was made by Jeanne and seconded by Janet to provide $500 to take advantage of the large-print book sale in the fall. M/S/C
$506 was approved for the purchase of audio books from Linda Kruegar at the rate of $1 per disk. Motion was made by Jeanne and seconded by Carol M/S/C
The Oconto County Library Board and libraries will have a booth at the Oconto County Fair and at the fly-in in Oconto on September 18th.
Donna told about the quilt which is currently on display at the library, which is a fundraiser for the Oconto County Fair, and thanked Joan for making tickets available at the library.
The motion to adjourn was made by Gay and seconded by Janet. M/S/C
Following the meeting, refreshments were served and Donna was presented with a gift from Friends of The Library
Minutes March 16, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Amy, with Amy, Joan, Donna, Jennifer, Gay, Lorna, Janet, Carl, Shirley and Carol Marquardt in attendance. The minutes will be filed. The Treasurer's report showed a balance on hand as of February 28 of $4,907.68. Expenses of $1913.66 were for a display cube, raffle tickets and Book Page. Income was $2822.00 from memberships, donations and raffle ticket sales. This report will be filed for audit.
In old business: Thanks were give to all who helped with the raffle. About 3,000 tickets were sold and 87 prizes awarded. Shirley suggested another raffle be held next year. The art club reception was held with art club members serving refreshments.
In new business: Brat fry dates are May 7, June 11 and July 30. Shirley said they would take care of these dates. Sept. 19 or Saturday of Falls Fun Fest is still open. The Friends will reserve this date and look for volunteers to man the booth.
Gay made a motion to increase the scholarships to $200 each for a boy and a girl. Lorna seconded it.
M/S/C
Joan's Wish List included $60 for paint in Children's Area, $400 for large print books, $400 for 4 cases of audio book covers, $400 for Hallmark Videos, and a reasonable amount for name tags and t-shirt set up to be determined by Joan. Donna made the motion to approve these items. Janet seconded. M/S/C
Joan also talked about buying rugs for the entry way as they cost $70/month to clean. The rugs would be $381. Jennifer made a motion, seconded by Lorna to buy the rugs. Joan will clean. M/S/C
Donna, Joan and Jennifer will help Amy with garden if she calls in advance.
Laura will make signs for the float to go with Summer Reading Program "Make a Splash". Dessarts will provide the pontoon. Library staff will look for children to ride the float. Friends will purchase candy. Volunteers are needed to walk along and hand out book markers.
Joan has had extension office do programs on gardening in the afternoons. Well attended. Upcoming programs will be on chickens, service dogs and water retrieving for dogs.
Joan thinks there are not many books for the book sale. Friends suggested she put up signs asking for donations with a spring cleaning theme.
A newsletter done by Cherie will go out with the April Utility Bill. Joan would like the Friends to have a blog linked to the Library blog. Gay will look into this. The new library web site is ocontofallslibrary.org. This will not come up on Google yet.
Next meeting date is August 10th. Jennifer made a motion to adjourn, Carl seconded. M/S/C
Respectfully Submitted
Amy Dessart, President
In old business: Thanks were give to all who helped with the raffle. About 3,000 tickets were sold and 87 prizes awarded. Shirley suggested another raffle be held next year. The art club reception was held with art club members serving refreshments.
In new business: Brat fry dates are May 7, June 11 and July 30. Shirley said they would take care of these dates. Sept. 19 or Saturday of Falls Fun Fest is still open. The Friends will reserve this date and look for volunteers to man the booth.
Gay made a motion to increase the scholarships to $200 each for a boy and a girl. Lorna seconded it.
M/S/C
Joan's Wish List included $60 for paint in Children's Area, $400 for large print books, $400 for 4 cases of audio book covers, $400 for Hallmark Videos, and a reasonable amount for name tags and t-shirt set up to be determined by Joan. Donna made the motion to approve these items. Janet seconded. M/S/C
Joan also talked about buying rugs for the entry way as they cost $70/month to clean. The rugs would be $381. Jennifer made a motion, seconded by Lorna to buy the rugs. Joan will clean. M/S/C
Donna, Joan and Jennifer will help Amy with garden if she calls in advance.
Laura will make signs for the float to go with Summer Reading Program "Make a Splash". Dessarts will provide the pontoon. Library staff will look for children to ride the float. Friends will purchase candy. Volunteers are needed to walk along and hand out book markers.
Joan has had extension office do programs on gardening in the afternoons. Well attended. Upcoming programs will be on chickens, service dogs and water retrieving for dogs.
Joan thinks there are not many books for the book sale. Friends suggested she put up signs asking for donations with a spring cleaning theme.
A newsletter done by Cherie will go out with the April Utility Bill. Joan would like the Friends to have a blog linked to the Library blog. Gay will look into this. The new library web site is ocontofallslibrary.org. This will not come up on Google yet.
Next meeting date is August 10th. Jennifer made a motion to adjourn, Carl seconded. M/S/C
Respectfully Submitted
Amy Dessart, President
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