Minutes and agendas · November 4, 1964
Board meeting — benefit receipts, adding machine and Christmas plans
Reviews benefit receipts and encyclopedia purchases; authorizes an adding machine up to $75; plans December 16 Christmas party and nominations.
Names in this record: Mrs. John Rogers is Willa Rogers.
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The Friends of the Library Board members met at the home of Mrs. John Rogers on Nov. 4, 1964.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Hales reported receipt of $202 from the cocktail party, with more still coming in and a bill of 77.61 to be paid. Bank balance as of Sept. 11 was $306.72, leaving $174.76 after payment of $132.26 for World Book Encyclopedias. Dictionary purchases and other expenses leave a total of $145.05 in bank and petty cash as of today, Nov. 4th.
The encyclopedias and dictionaries have not yet arrived.
Mrs. Malone asked for suggestions for purchases and Mrs. Dittmar suggested an adding machine. After discussion, it was moved and seconded that we purchase an adding machine to be loaned to the library staff, the cost not to exceed $75.00. The motion carried. Mrs. Malone and Mrs. Tyson will follow through on the purchase.
The library Christmas party was discussed. It was decided to hold it on Wed. Dec. 16, from seven to nine P. M. Each board member will donate two dozen cookies. The Pier Avenue Glee Club will sing carols. Mrs. Rogers will be in charge of refreshments and Mrs. Funk will supervise decorations.
The nominating committee for next year's slate of officers was appointed, with each permanent board member selecting one member.
Mrs. Olney's letter thanking the Friends for the luncheon and gift was read by Mrs. Malone.
Mrs. Dittmar will receive her thirty year pin on Friday, Nov.27th.
Mrs. Gazin suggested a printer be contacted about a letterhead for this organization. The matter was held for discussion at the January meeting.
Recording Secretary
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• (signature above "Recording Secretary") Ruth Treadgold
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The Friends of the Library Board members met at the home of Wrs.John Rogers on Nov. 4, 1964. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Mrs. Hales reported receipt of $202 from the cocktail party, with more still coming in and a bill of 77.61 to be paid. Bank balance as of Sept. 11 was $306.72, leaving $174.76 after payment of $132.26 for World Book Encyclopedias. Dictionary purchases and other expenses leave a total of $145.05 in bank and petty cash as of today, Nov. 4th. The encyclopedias and dictionaries have not yet arrived. Mrs. Malone asked for suggestions for purchases and Mrs. Dittmar suggested an adding machine. After discussion, it was moved and seconded that we purchase an adding machine to be loaned to the library staff, the cost not to exceed $75.00. The motion carried. Mrs. Malone and Mrs. Tyson will follow through on the purchase. The library Christmas party was discussed. It was decided to hold it on Wed. Dec. 16, from seven to nine P. M. Each board member will donate two dozen cookies. The Pier Avenue Glee Club will sing carols. Mrs. Rogers will be in charge of refreshments and Mrs. Funk will supervise decorations. The nominating committee for next year's slate of officers was appointed, with each permanent board member selecting one member. Mrs. Olney's letter thanking the friends for the luncheon and gift was read by Mrs. Malone. Mrs. Dittmar will receive her thirty year pin on Friday, Nov.27th. Mrs. Gazin suggested a printer be contacted about a letterhead for this organization. The matter was held for discussion at the January meeting.