Minutes for May 8th Meeting

The meeting was called to order by Jennifer, with Joan, Janet, and Jeanne present.

Copies of the February minutes were distributed.

The balance on hand as of March 31 was $2665.61 Income included candy bar sales, memberships, small amount for books sales, and reimbursement for Book Page, which is a book review magazine for readers.  Expenses included large print books, Book Page subscription, VandeWall Candy, donation to St. Anthony fire fund, Skakespeare and Bill Jamerson programs, and Info Soup tote bags.

The Secretary's report and Treasurer's report were filed for audit.

Books/candy were sold at the craft fair on March 17th at the high school and Farmer's Market at the library on April 21.

Successful programs on gardening, historical group, Shakespeare, and CCC camps were presented; Joan and Lynn planned those.

Scholarships in the amount of $200 each were awarded to Jon Dausey and Anna Olsen.  That was approved by Amy and Donna, since it wasn't brought up at the February meeting.  Joan will present them on May 9th.

Otis Miller from the Marinette Library came to present a program on Bubbles on May 2.  Approximately 57 children attended from St. Anthony's and Building Blocks.  John Dessert will go to Marinette to do "Songs That Are Books on August 1, a free exchange between libraries.

A donation of $100 was approved to St. Anthony's fire fund, which was approved by Amy and Donna; a thank you note and picture were received from St. Anthony staff and students.

Amy has been doing weeding in front of the library, cutting down fall grasses and weeding dandelions.  Dwarf white iris in front need to be thinned after finished blooming; does anyone want some?

It was decided that there would be no food sale or float for Memorial Day; we didn't make enough money last year on that, and the City is issuing permits for vendors to operate during the parade, which would mean more competition.

We decided to get a $50 gift card for Laura Kanzenbach from Target or Kohls; their new baby is due on August 4th.

The following expenditures were approved: $250 for summer reading programs, $279 for on the World Book set called "People and Places" to provide current geographical information, and $430 toward the purchase of a 55-inch television for the meeting room with laptop and USB connection for use with programs.  Woman's Club and Lions Club each donated $250 for that purchase.

There have been a number of videos donated; we will set up a table in the library to sell some of those prior to the books sale.

The next meeting will be on August 7th.

Minutes February 7th

The meeting was called to order by Amy with Romelle, Carol, Joan, Janet, Gay and Donna present.

Secretary's minutes were filed as read.  Treasurer's report showed a balance of $4215.45, with income from Hot Cake Hustle, Raffle tickets and other donations.  Expenses were the Libri Foundation, stamps and a baby changing station.  The raffle made a profit of $1288.22.

In old business, Joan will put a picture in the paper of volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation week.  Joan hired Lynette Konitzer to help her with programs and shared a list they had put together.

In new business, the Friends will not serve punch on Youth Art Month night.  Joan got a grant to go to the Public Library Association In Philadelphia in March.  We will share half the book pages cost.  Our portion is $146.  Motion Joan, Seconded Romelle, Carried.  We will order 100 more infosoup cloth bags at $1.87 each.  Motion Gay, Seconded Janet, Carried.  Friends will contribute $1545.84 to large book standing order.  Motion Donna, Seconded Romelle, Carried.  Book Club will have Romelle discuss Charles Dickens at March meeting second Saturday at 10.  Lynn Konitzer is working with student council on a craft sale at the high school on March 17.  Joan will gather some used books.  Donna, possibly Jeanne, and Amy will work.

Next meeting date is May 8th.