Present:

The meeting was called to order by President, Frank Ewell, at 2:00pm.
Minutes read by secretary, Motion to accept by Joe Christopher, second by Jack Anderson, Minutes accepted..

No treasures report since Mike was not present.

BUSINESS DISCUSSED:

Frank opened the discussion about member assignments for the subcommittees.  It was decided to ask Mary Ann Lipford to continue being the committee chair for the Member of Friends.
 “Action Item—Frank will email Mary Ann about this position.”

Jack Anderson suggested that someone from the library should make a list as outside individuals use the library.   Possible visitors to become members of the friends.  Pat will start this list.

Suggestion was made to write a letter to the Presidents Club members that are not friends, to invite them to join.
 “Action Item—Frank will compose letter by next meeting.”

Discussed the paragraph in the by-laws about number of years of service and just how the board will be structured.  Frank will write up correction to the by-laws and present at the next board meeting.

Discussion turned to expanding the outreach of the library facilities.  Frank made the suggestion of approaching book clubs by offering them a best selling novel selection.  Jack indicated the biggest problem of the library is ‘it is not user friendly plus parking is a major problem.’  Plan evolved to put together a fact sheet for wide distribution about library facilities and capabilities.
 “Action Item—Frank to think about the fact sheet development by next
           meeting.”

Discussion about a new plaque for Life-Term Members.  Joe made a motion, Don second, passed by voice vote to have new one made.  Discussion about formation of an Event Committee made up of Glenda, Pat and Don.  Motion by Pat, Joe second, passed by voice vote.

The Dinner in the Stacks is set.  Food selections discussed and OK’ed, Glenda had talked to Robin, the Display will be worked, Don volunteered with wife to take tickets and we are expecting around 40 to 60 guests.  Initial planning for the spring dinner discussed.  Ken reported the library facility will not be available.  Will be called the Spring Fling, Dinner will be outside the library, Trifles café named as possible place.

Book sale, initial planning for Saturday, November 11.

Joe reported on possible money raising Communications Class project.  He and Donna Savage will attend class to pass out information sheets on Friends.  The end result is a permanent Endowment to accomplish a specific goal.   This is a student activity, something may come from it, maybe not!!!

Next board meeting, Tuesday, October 17 at 2:00pm.

Meeting adjourned..