The Annual Meeting of the Friends is held in March, when changes to the by-laws are proposed and officers are elected for the coming year. The officers also have a business meeting on the second Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November. All members are encouraged to attend. Members who have attended three out of the last six meetings are entitled to the same vote on business conducted as an elected officer.
FRIENDS OF HARRISON COUNTY LIBRARY, INC.
MINUTES
March 12, 2012
President Carolyn Beanblossom presided over the meeting held in the Blaine Wiseman Conference Room of the Harrison County Public Library. Attending were: President Beanblossom, Vice President Marian Allen, Treasurer Genarose Turner, Asst. Treasurer Christine Pendleton, Sue King, Alisa Burch, Dan Bays, and Recording Secretary Cyndi Voyles.
I. Minutes: The minutes from the January 9, 2012 meeting were distributed previously for review. Upon motion by Christine Pendleton, second by Genarose Turner, the minutes were approved as distributed.
II. Treasurer’s Report: Genarose Turner presented the treasurers report which shows $3,283.42 in CDs; the balance in the checking account is $8,491.64. There is also an additional $300 in membership fees received but not yet deposited which will be added to the checking account balance. Upon motion by Alisa Burch, seconded by Marian Allen, the Treasurer’s report was unanimously approved.
There was a general discussion of ways some of the surplus cash could be utilized on library needs (e.g., if puzzles are needed in the children’s area, if any of the branches are in need items, etc.). The summer reading program will need funds in an amount yet to be determined.
III. Book Box News: In the Book Box, General Fiction books will be half-price in March, in April books on Religion and Christian Fiction will be ½ price and in May, General Health and Fitness will be ½ price.
IV. New Branch Library News: Christine reported that at the new Elizabeth branch most of the flooring is complete, painting (with the exception of touch-ups) and wallpapering have been finished. The tentative opening date is June.
It was mentioned that some “Friends” brochures need to be distributed to all branches to have available to be handed out to library patrons.
V. Book signings/Library News:
Sue reported an Antiques Appraisal session with Brian Beckort was held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 6-8. The session was well received with over 30 people in attendance. A book signing with Robert Preston Walker was also held Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 12-4 p.m. Quills and Quibbles will meet on the 18th. The library will be closed on Friday, April 13 in observance of Good Friday.
The Corydon intermediary school is looking for judges for “Young Authors”. Books are to be turned in by March 23rd and judges will read the books on Wed., April 4th. If anyone is interested, please contact Sue for additional details.
VI.New Business
Alisa reported she has grant requests out to Dollar General and Wal-Mart and should have responses by May. She needs funds to start purchasing books, stuffed animals, etc for the summer reading program. A motion was made by Marian Allen, seconded by Genarose Turner that the Friends will pay up to $3,500 for the summer reading program expenses to be reduced by any available grant funds received. The motion was unanimously approved.
Alisa also reported there is a request for young adult (paperback) books for Henryville, after the devastating tornado that struck last month. It will need to be determined if the Book Box has any extra age-appropriate books to donate. Also, Corydon Central, Kappa Delta Pi and the IUS Writing Project are all teaming up to restore Henryville’s classroom libraries. The project is looking for gift cards to Amazon, Barnes & Noble or donations of new books.
As there were no nominations from the floor, Alicia made a motion, seconded by Dan Bayes to close the nominations. By acclamation, the following officers were elected for the next year:
Carolyn Beanblossom – President
Marian Allen – Vice President
Treasurer – Genarose Turner
Asst. Treasurer – Christine Pendleton
Recording Secretary – Cyndi Voyles
Upon motion, and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM
THE NEXT MEETING: May 14, 2012 AT 7 PM
Cyndi Voyles, Recording Sec.
