In accordance with the Constitution, the Friends will hold our annual membership meeting on Thursday, September 17, 1998 at 7:00pm (6:30 for refreshments) in Multipurpose Room of the Dick Smith Library. The purpose of this meeting is twofold. First, the current officers and committee chairpersons will provide the membership with a brief summary report of last year's efforts and a preview of the upcoming year's goals.

Second, the membership will vote on proposed changes to the Constitution and By-Laws. Copies of the proposed changes will be distributed at the meeting. If you would like to review a copy of the proposed changes prior to the meeting, please contact Dr. Frank Ewell at 968-9440. The major proposed changes concern increasing the number of board members and revising the committee structure.

Speaking of committees, the strength of the Friends lie within its members. Therefore, your personal involvement in the Friends is critical to our organization's long-term success. Please complete the "tear off" form below and become involved in one of our committees. Descriptions of the Friend's standing committees are included on the other side of this newsletter. If you would like more information about the committee, contact the committee's chairperson(s).

If you would like more information about the annual meeting, please contact Ann Albrecht at 968-9946.

Again this Fall, the Friends will sponsor its annual Book Sale, in Multipurpose Room of the Dick Smith Library, on Saturday, September 19, 1998 from 9:00am until 4:00pm. If you would be willing to assist by either setting-up or staffing the sale, please contact Glenda Stone at 968-9871.

The Fall "Dinner in the Stacks", will be held on Saturday, October 17, 1998 at 7:00pm (6:30 for appetizers) in the Dick Smith Library. The featured speaker will be mystery writer, Allana Martin. Look for information in the mail concerning this event. For more information, please contact Pat Cockerell at 968-9938 or Glenda Stone at 968-9871.

If you have not attended a "Dinner in the Stacks", you have been missing a great evening of fun.

Please tear/cut off and return to Ann Albrecht, Tarleton State University (Box T-0820), Stephenville, TX 76402

(Pending Approval of By-laws changes at September 17, 1998 Meeting)

Chairperson: Dr. Frank Ewell, Vice President (968-9440)

The By-Laws Committee shall recommend necessary changes to the By-Laws.

Chairperson: Mr. Mike Moser, Treasurer (968-9877)

The Finance Committee shall prepare a budget for each fiscal year beginning the first day of September and submit it to the first meeting thereafter of the Board of Directors. At such times as deemed necessary, the Finance Committee shall submit supplements to the budget for the current fiscal year. The Finance Committee shall serve as a fact-finding committee to advise the Board in all matters relating to administrative accounts of the Friends, The Friends' commitment to the Dick Smith Library, and other accrued funds.

Chairperson: Mr. Dennis Jones (968-9820)

The Newsletter Committee shall publish a fall, spring, and summer newsletter.

Chairperson: Ms. Glenda Stone (968-9871)

The Annual Book Sale Committee shall be responsible for collecting, classifying, and pricing materials for sale, for assisting during the sale, and for selecting a date and place for the annual sale.

Chairperson: Dr. Frank Ewell (968-9440)

The Annual Bake Sale Committee shall be responsible for collecting donations of baked goods for sale in the spring, for pricing such goods, for assisting during the sale, and for selecting a date and place for the annual sale.

Chairpersons: Ms. Pat Cockerell (968-9938)

The Dinner in the Stacks Committee shall be responsible for semiannual dinners and other public relations activities including press releases and other publicity for The Friends (which shall be first cleared through the President and University Librarian) and through the extension of appropriate courtesies to all those who render special service to the Friends.

Chairperson: Dr. Mary Ann Lipford (968-9480)

The Membership Committee shall strive to secure new members, and they shall design and see to the printing and distribution of membership forms.