Minutes and agendas · November 14, 1961

Board meeting — groundbreaking, globe and proposed book sale

Reports the October bake sale netted $34.25; mobilizes members for Friday’s groundbreaking and plans a globe purchase, December 2 book sale and December 13 Christmas party.

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November 14, 1961 A regular meetin of the board of the Friends of the Hermosa Beach Library was held at the home of the president Bea Bond on the morning of November 14, 1961. The minutes to the last meeting were and approved. The report from the treasurer stated that the balance stood at $156.15 The bake sale held on October 14,1961 netted $34.25. Helen Tracy said that therewere more than three rolls of reed fencing left over from the patio project which she would like to donate to the funds if we could sell. It was decided to advertise them inlour next letter. For the important ground-breaking ceremonies to be held on Friday, the board would call as many members as possible to attend. Several suggestions were made:1.As a membership renewal plea, enclose an envelope with a Xmas greeting. This was tabled until out next me meeting. 2. We might have a literary fashion show after the new library opens as a means of making money. Helen Tracy will explore the possibilities and report at a later date. 3. The jr. past president should be included on the board. This would involve a change in the by-laws and notice to the membership. It was suggested that we include this in our letter also. It is time to have the nominating committee meet with suggestions for next year's officers. Each board member will choose a member for this committee It was definitely decided to purchase a lighted globe for the gift for this year. We will hold a book sale on Saturday Dec. 2 in front of the City Hall. Pat Gazin, Bea Bond, and Sacho Miho will be stations for donations, Irene will make pick-ups. Our annual Xmas party will be held on the morning of Dec.13, Wed. at 10;30. It w s decided to ask members to bring cookies and their friends. The meeting was adjourned.

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November 14, 1961
A regular meetin of the board of the Friends of the Hermosa Beach
Library wes held at the home of the president Bea Bond on the morning
of Novemher 14, 1961. The minutes to the last meeting were and
approved.
The report from the treasurer stated that the balance stood at $156.15
The bake sale held on October 14,1961 netted $34.25. Helen Tracy said
that therewere more than three rolls of reed fencing left over from
the patio project which she would like to donate to the funds if we
could sell. It was decided to advertise them inlour next letter.
For the important ground-breaking ceremonies to be held on Friday, the
board would call as many members as possible to attend.
Several suggestions were made :1.As a membership renewal plea, enclose
an envelope with a Xmas greeting. This was tabled until out next me
meeting.
2. We might have a literary fashion show after the new library opens
as a means of making money. Helen Tracy will explore the possibilities
and report at a leter date. 3. The jr. past president should be included
on the board. This would involve a change in the by-laws and notice
to the membership. It was suggested that we include this in our letter
also ?
It is time to have the nominating committee meet with suggestions for
next year's officers. Each board member will choose a member for this
committee
It was definitely decided to purchase a lighted globe for the gift for
this year. We will hold a book sale on Saturday Dec. 2 in front of the
City Hall. Pat Gazin, Bea Bond, and Sacho Miho will be stations for
donations, Irene will make pick-ups.
Our annual Xmas party will be held on the morning of Dec.13, Wed. at
10;30. It w s decided to ask members to bring cookies and their
friends.
The meeting was adjourned.