Dick Smith Library Friends

Board of Directors meeting: November 17, 1997

Dr. Ken Jones called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm.

Mary Ann Lipford was absent due to illness. All other directors were present.

Dr. Jones asked the members to introduce themselves, and then began the election process, explaining the offices and committees needed. He then opened the floor for

nominations for president.

Frank Ewell nominated Ann Albrecht, seconded by Glenda Stone. There were no other nominations, and Ann was voted in by acclamation.

Ann then took over the meeting and opened the floor for nominations for vice-president. Mary Ann Westbrook nominated Frank Ewell, seconded by Glenda Stone. There were no other nominations and Frank was voted into office.

Glenda Stone then nominated Patricia McClanahan for secretary and Mike Moser secnded. There were no other nominations, and Patricia was voted secretary.

Frank Ewell nominated Mike Moser for treasurer, Patricia McClanahan seconded. There were no other nominations and Mike was named treasurer.

President Albrecht then declared the floor open for nominations for parliamentarian. Ivy Lou Cleveland nominated Ken Jones, seconded by Nedra Maddux. No other nominations, and Ken was voted by acclamation. President Albrecht then asked for committee chairs, and the following were appointed.

By Laws Committee: Chair: Frank Ewell

Mary Ann Westbrook

Ken Jones

Ken Jones mentioned the first order of business of the committee should be to change the number of directors to 10 instead of the 9 as stated in the bylaws.

Finance Committee: Chair: Dennis Jones

Pat Cockerell

Book Sale: Chair: Glenda Stone

Ivy Lou Cleveland

Nedra Maddux

Bake Sale: Chair: Frank Ewell

Public Relations: Chair: Pat Cockerell and Glenda Stone

Joe Christopher

Membership: Chair: Mary Ann Lipford

Pat Cockerell

Kelli Styron

President Albrecht stated she would issue a letter for the general membership to include news of the election results, and listing committees etc...The Board set the next meeting for January 26^th 1998. The floor was opened to general discussion and term lengths of directors was talked about. ByLaws committee will take ideas under advisement. President Albrecht adjourned the meeting at 4:50 pm.