CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice President Trevor Westrom. Also attending were Cynthia Daube, Don De Keyrel, Ann Farnell, John Hunziker, Frank Iossi, Phil Karsell, Jean Michaels, Dave Nelson, and Barbara Porter
Others Present: Audrey Betcher, Library Director; Tom Dyer, Communications Director; Kathy Olson, Administrative Assistant; Laurie Ward, Hartsook Companies
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Don De Keyrel moved, Dave Nelson seconded, to approve the meeting minutes from January 7, 2004, and January 27, 2004. Motion approved.
LIBRARY BOARD AND DIRECTOR'S ITEMS
Audrey Betcher stated that at their last meeting the Library Board discussed the Lila Wilson bequest (approximately $80,000) from 2001 and approved moving it to the Foundation on whatever terms the Foundation Board decides. The City Council recently approved moving the Library's memorial funds (approximately $100,000) that are currently invested with the City to the Foundation Endowment Fund.
The Library will be announce during National Library week that a hot spot will be installed in the library so that patrons will be able to connect wireless in the library.
PRESENTATION/TRAINING
Laurie Ward, Hartsook Companies, gave a presentation on her work with staff for the last several months. The goal was to create a vision for the Foundation and a plan for personal solicitations.
Information distributed to the Board included:
Recommendations from Laurie were that the Foundation should have a newsletter that goes to all donors, and the Foundation's goal for the Mayo Challenge grant should be to raise a solid $50,000 above and beyond the dollars already being raised from the annual fund drive, Wit, Wisdom & Wine, etc.
A key point for Board members when soliciting is WHY you are involved; share personal reasons why you are involved with prospects. Prospects need to be educated and cultivated; don't rush or be discouraged if a donation is not received from every call.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Library Auditorium to continue discussion on the procedures to be followed for personal solicitations.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Daube
Secretary