Minutes and agendas · April 26, 1965
Board meeting — writing contest and benefit planning
Plans prizes for short stories, poetry and illustration, and the May 22 fundraiser; discusses book priorities and potential equipment.
Names in this record: Mrs. John Rogers is Willa Rogers.
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April 26, 1965
The Friends of the Library meeting was called to order in the home of Mrs. John Rogers at 10:30 by the president Lorraine Hales. The treasurers report was read giving a balance of $188.40. The minutes of the last board meeting were read and approved. A report on the membership was given and all members urged to turn in their membership cards for this year. Correspondence was read which included a progress report from the Los Angeles County Library, workshop at Corona Del Mar, California Arts Commission, and Friends of the California Libr. asking for dues. It was decided to write a letter informing the Calif friends that as we have not received any communications from them since last years request for dues we hesitate to join this year.
A list of books for our Calif bookshelve was read, letters will be sent to the donors. Purchases this year were discussed Miss Hoy feels books deserve first consideration, next we will consider a marking machine and a glass show case for exhibits.
A writing contest was planned which will include short stories, poetry and illustration either of the original work submitted or a favorite story or poem. Prizes will be given in the three classes.
Our annual fund raising libation event was discussed. which will be held from 5 to 8 May 22. All board members will bring Hors d'oeuvres. Ruth Treadgold will make a poster for the front of the Gazins house. Tickets will be made showing donation for extra drinks.
A board meeting will be held at the home of Ruth Treadgold May 17th at 10:00. The meeting was adjourned by the president at 11:30
Betty Evans
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April 26, 1965 The Friends of the Library meeting was called to order in the home of Mrs. John Rogers at 10:30 by the president Lorraine Hales. The treasurers report was read giving a balande of $188.40. The minutes of the last board meeting were read and approved. A report on the membership was given and all members urgedto turn in their membership cards for this year. Correspondence was read which included a progress report from the Los Angeles County Iibrary, workshop at Corona Del Mar, California Arts Commission, and Friends of the California Libr. asking for dues. It was decided to write a letter informing the Calif friends that as we have not received any communications from them since last years request for dues we hesitate to join this year. A list of books for our Calif bookshelve was read, letters will be sent to the donors. Purchases this year were discussed Miss Hoy feels books deserve first consideration, next we will consider a marking machine and a glass show case for exhibits. A writing contest was planned which will include short stories, poetry and illustration either of the original work submitted or a favorite story or poem. Prizes will be given in the three classes. Our annual fund raising libation event was discussed. which will be held from 5 to 8 May 22. All board members will bring Hors dfoeuvres. Ruth Treadgold will make a poster for the front of the Gazins house. Tickets wilh be made showing donation for extra drinks. A board meeting will be held at the home of Ruth Treadgold May 17th at 10:00. Ihe meeting was adj urned by the president at L: 30 Betly Evan Betty Evans Recording Secty