Friends of the Chatfield Public Library
Meeting Minutes
November 17th, 2005
Members in Attendance: Janice, Isabelle, Denise, Marj, Mimi, and Evie
Previous Minutes were read and approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
Checking: 299.02
Savings: 2871.45
SELCO Foundation: 1160.24
Old Business:
ASK Letter/Membership Drive:
1883 Brochures were printed and included with the ASK letter which was mailed out November 14th. $150 in donations have been received
but no new memberships.
Brass Band Lending Library Tour:
Numerous Friends attended and were very impressed with the Band
facility.
Continued Discussion about how to best assist other community organizations
such as the Brass Band Library and the Assisted Living Library. Further
discussion is needed for how to best organize our efforts and projects to
accomplish this.
New Business:
Website Puzzle:
Three entries were received for the Website Puzzler. Don French won the $20 Gift Certificate.
Website Development:
The Website continues to grow and develop. More reviews have been
added. A Teen Website Team has met and started work on expanding the
teen portion of the website. New features discussed were having a page
describing the artworks and other items on display in the library as well
as a DONOR Commemorative Page for biographical information on our
generous benefactors.
New Projects:
King Tut & Newberry Library Tour:
The Friends discussed the possibility of organizing and sponsoring
A trip to Chicago to see the King Tut Display which opens there in
March 2006. The Newberry Library is another unique facility that is nearby and would be interesting to tour. Marj and Mimi will
Check into how this could be arranged. Watch for details.
Alice Groen Tea:
Another idea was presented to have a Spring Tea in honor of one
of our benefactors, Alice Groen. This could be combined with
guest speakers and other activities.
Storytelling Group:
Information was presented about a new storytelling group that
needs volunteers.
Read Poster:
All the Friends present brought their favorite books. Monica took
our picture for a READ poster. Watch for our poster!
Next Meeting: December 15th at 7:30 p.m.
Adjournment