CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Frank Iossi. Also attending were Chris Colby, Cynthia Daube, Ed Haskell, Ann Larson, Michele Martin, Jean Michaels, Veena Nayar, Jeanne Parker, Sue Reinke, Joanne Swenson, and Joyce Wenz.
Others Present: Audrey Betcher, Library Director; and Kathy Olson, Administrative Assistant, Dick Hall, Library Board; Roger Leachman, Library Staff; Naomi Lipsky, Library Board; Steve McMaster, Library Board; Phil Wheeler, Planning Department.
Frank introduced Sue Reinke from Wells Fargo Bank who has been appointed to Foundation Board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ed Haskell moved, Jean second to approve the meeting minutes from May 23, 2001. Motion approved.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Audrey met with City Council Personnel Advisory Committee who approved the proposed library organizational changes. The proposal will go to the full Council on Monday, July 2. The proposal includes a communications position which will serve as liaison with the Friends Board and Foundation Board.
In the coming year, the Foundation, along with Channel One, will be the benefactor of the Rotary speakers' fees. While this will not generate a lot of money, it will ensure that the Foundation name is mentioned every week at Rotary.
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The development committee met and discussed priorities and goals.
The Foundation does have some things in place such as the annual fund drive, the book a year endowment, a logo, and an informational presentation.
Issues the committee will be working include:
As the committee proceeds on these issues they will bring recommendations back to full board.
Michele has spoken with Karel Weigle about scheduling the formal presentation to Mayo and that is still pending.
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
The Advocacy Committee has met and reviewed what might be available as far as tools for committee use: past presentation, brochure for handout, web page presence. Another meeting is planned for July 12.
The committee is waiting for a Friends representative to be appointed.
PRESIDENT'S BUSINESS
Frank reminded Board members that the committee structure was approved at the last meeting and is an attempt to make Foundation Board more efficient. Work will be delegated to committees with reports to the full Board. The Advocacy Committee might be called on to activate a calling tree to discuss funding levels for the library.
LIBRARY FUTURE ENVIRONMENT REPORT
Frank introduced members of Future Environment Task Force and thanked them for doing a presentation to the Foundation Board.
Roger Leachman reviewed the report. Their charge was to provide an analysis of the environment Rochester Public Library would be facing in the next 20 years and how that will impact library service. The goal was to provide guidance to study teams and the Library Board not only on the immediate environment but what will impact the library in the future. The team identified and reviewed eight topic areas:
In addition, the Planning Department is in the process of matching the library patron database with census tracts to compare general attributes of populations of households.
Frank stated that the report will have an impact on the charge and responsibility of the Foundation Board. The Board has to make a good business case for raising money and for future fundraising the most valuable piece is about the future workforce.
The Board requested that a presentation be made to the City Council, County Board, and Chamber of Commerce board.
NEXT MEETING DATE
There will not be a meeting in July. The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 22, at 4:45 pm.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Michaels
Secretary