CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Frank Iossi. Also attending were Cynthia Daube, Don DeKeyrel, Ann Farnell, Scott Heck, John Hunziker, Phil Karsell, and Dave Nelson.
Others Present: Audrey Betcher, Library Director; Tom Dyer, Communications Director; Kathy Olson, Administrative Assistant.
Frank welcomed Don DeKeyrel and Scott Heck to the Board.
MINUTES
Dave Nelson moved, Cynthia Daube second to approve the meeting minutes from October 23, 2002. Motion approved.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Kathy Olson reviewed the 3rd quarter Treasurer's Report.
Phil Karsell moved, Dave Nelson second to approve the Treasurer's Report as submitted. Motion approved.
LIBRARY BOARD AND DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Audrey reported that the kick-off for voting for Rochester Reads began today with voting until November 30th. Rochester Reads is a partnership with RPL, the Diversity Council, the History Center, the School District, the Adult and Family Literacy Center, RCTC, Barnes and Noble, and the Post Bulletin. Rochester Reads seeks to encourage community discussion, family reading, and cross-community interaction and understanding by promoting the reading of one book together as a community, and hosting discussions and events about the book.
The Library Board and staff are also working on the 2003 budget.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Development Committee
Has not met since the last Board meeting.
Finance Committee
Has not met since the last meeting because of the short time frame, but will be meeting before the December Board meeting to further discuss the policies that were presented at the October Board meeting.
Advocacy Committee
Has not met but have talked about getting involved in budget discussions.
Special Events: Wit, Wisdom & Wine 2003
Tom reviewed speakers that have committed so far: Duane Benson, Jim Russell, David Koch, Dr. Allen Thornhill, and Father Nick Mezzakapa. Work continues on lining up the final six speakers.
John and Chris have started soliciting for underwriting. They have received positive feedback from one company and have several others they will be soliciting.
Staff is preparing a postcard reminder "hold the date" type of card; aiming for a mailing date of November 26. The invitation is planned to be mailed the week between Christmas and New Years, which is a short turn-around time for responses.
The Board discussed whether to do paid advertising. It was suggested to try and do an announcement on the billboard by the fairgrounds, the rec center, and Home Federal Savings. The consensus of the Board seemed to be to not do paid advertising but to do local radio shows same as last year.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President-elect Hunziker will be up for President in January. John will be coming up with a slate of officers for 2003.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be Wednesday, December 11.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Olson
Secretary Pro Tem