Minutes and agendas · June 12, 1964
Board meeting — story hours, World Book and Libations for the Library
Approves joining Friends of California Libraries, a new World Book set and a July 18 benefit at Pat Gazin's home; schedules summer story hours.
Names in this record: Mrs. Edward Treadgold is Ruth Treadgold.
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The Friends of the Library board members met at the home of Mrs. Edward Treadgold on Friday, June 12, 1964, at 10:00A. M.
Minutes of the last meeting were corrected and approved.
Mrs. Hales, treasurer, reported a bank balance of $196.99 and a petty cash balance of $15.85, making a total of $212.84.
Mrs. Malone told about a new group called "Friends of California Libraries" which was organized in Oakland on April 17. Its purpose is to assist member groups in developing interest in libraries by offering an exchange of ideas and programs for mutual benefit. Fee to join is $5.00. It was moved and seconded that we send a request for information and a $5.00 check to the Friends of California Libraries. The motion carried.
A discussion of Summer Storybook-Time to be held at the library was followed by a decision to hold the programs on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:00 A. M. starting June 25th through August 27th with Carol Funk in charge. Volunteers will be asked for in the newsletter.
Mrs. Olney pointed out the need for a new set of World Books for the children's use at the library. It was moved and seconded to purchase a 1965 set. The motion carried.
Various methods of raising money were discussed, following which it was moved and seconded that we have a cocktail party at Mrs. Gazin's house on July 18th, from 5 to 8 P. M. The motion carried. It was decided to call this event "Libations for the Library", to publicize it by newsletter and by personal telephone calls to members and friends, and to set the price at $2 a person for three drinks and hors d'oeuvres, plus 50 cents for each additional drink.
Following a request for donations of flowers for decorating the meeting was adjourned.
Recording Secretary
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• (signature) Ruth Treadgold
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The Friends of the Library board members met at the home of Mrs. Edward Treadgold on Friday, June 12, 1964, at 10:00A. M. Minutes of the last meeting were corrected and approved. Mir. Malone told about a new group called "Friends of California Libraries" which was organized in Oakland on April 17. Its pur- pose is to assist member groups in developing interest in libraries by offering an exchange of ideas and programs for mutual benefit. Tee to join is $5.00. It was moved and seconded that we send a request for information and a $5.00 check to the Friends of Calil- ornia libraries. The motion carried. A discussion of Summer Storybook-Time to be held at the library was followed by a decision to hold the programs on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:00 A.M. starting June 25th through August 27th with Carol Funk in charge. Volunteers will be asked for in the newsletter. Mrs. Olney pointed out the need for a new set of World Books for the children's use at the library. It was moved and seconded to purchase a 1965 set. The motion carried. Various methods of raising money were discussed, following which it was moved and seconded that we have a cocktail party at Mrs. Gazin's house on July 18th, from 5 to 8 P.M. The motion carried. It was decided to call this event "Libations for the Library", to publicize it by newsletter and by personal tele- phone calls to members and friends, and to set the price at $2 a person for three drinks and hors d'oeuvres, plus 50 cents for each additional drink. Following & request for donations of flovers for decorating the meeting was adjourned. Recording Secretary