CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Lois Marris, with the following members attending: Jane Callahan, Alan Sessler, Jo Sheldon, Harry Swedlund, Joanne Swenson, Judith Taylor, and Bill Wiktor.
Staff Present: John Hunziker, Communications Manager; Kathy Olson, Operations Manager.
Also Present: Helen McIver, Friends of the Library
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD AND DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A grant request of $380,000 has been submitted to Walmart for funding a new bookmobile. We should have a response in September.
The library has received a grant of $45,000 from another foundation for three lock-a-shelf units.
John talked to Rochester Area Foundation (RAF) about funding a space study for the lobby. We would like to add more self-check machines and shelves for reserve books. RAF will loan an architect and two interns for the summer to do the study.
The City will probably be requesting a sales tax extension next year; the current tax expires in 2012. The library was designed to have third floor so we will be requesting that a third and possibly fourth floor addition be included in sales tax extension.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Advocacy: no report.
Finance: no report.
Development: no report.
Special Events: Helen McIver reviewed a proposal for a Celtic Evening fundraiser to be held on November 30. The event would be held at the Double Tree; they are very excited to be part of the event and are putting together a menu. Cost will not exceed $25 per person. In addition, Andy's Liquor is donating whisky for a whisky tasting as part of the evening.
The evening will start at 6:00 with social time, silent auction and/or bucket raffle, an informative slide show, men in kilts contest, pipers, etc. By 7:00, people would be seated for a four course light meal; the main focus will be the whisky tasting. There will be graces and a presentation at every course. It should be an entertaining and informative evening.
Registration is suggested at $50 if registered by September 15, and $60 after that date. Registrations would be accepted on-line or by mail. Publicity will be via GovDelivery notice, Facebook, Twitter, posters, word-of-mouth, etc. We are not expecting to mail invitations.
We hope to get 100 people which would yield a profit of $2,500.
Help will be needed from the Board in soliciting items for the silent auction/bucket raffle and to spread the word about the event.
Motion by Judith Taylor, seconded by Jo Sheldon, to accept the proposal for a Celtic Evening fundraiser with great gratitude to Helen McIver for coming up with the idea and doing much of the planning. Motion approved.
Executive Committee: no report.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Lois, Audrey and Kathy met with Sandy Keith yesterday and he will be joining the Board after approval from the Library Board.
The donor appreciation event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, at 7:00 am. If any Board members are available to help greet donors, it would be appreciated.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2010, at 4:45 pm.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Wiktor
Secretary