Minutes and agendas · September 25, 1969

Board minutes — benefit proceeds and California Collection

Reports benefit gross $434, expenses $136.59 and net $297.41; discusses collection relocation and increased circulation, officer duties and library flooring.

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Transcribed from the scans and checked against them by Claude. Typed text comes first; handwritten notes follow it. [illegible] marks words that cannot be read and [?] an uncertain reading.

September 25, 1969 HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Meeting was called to order at 11:11 at the library. Treasurer's Report: Balance on Hand $663.55 Libations for the Library Income $434.00 Expen. 136.59 NET PROFIT $297.41 A discussion was held on the Libations for the Library resulting in suggestions that home-made hors d'oeuvres be augmented with purchased ones; that tickets be limited, and that 100 was probably an ideal number for future functions. Treasurer was authorized to pay bills. Minutes of meeting of May 1, 1969 were approved as read. Mrs. Duncan shared correspondence on Burbage Theatre Parties, N.B.C. tours and the activities of other Friends' groups. Mrs. Chitwood read correspondence on present placement of the California Collection. She reported that it was moved because of a space problem and that a survey indicated that the Collection was now enjoying wider circulation. It was suggested that an attractive, eye-catching sign be made to call attention to the Collection. It was moved and seconded that the duties of the Vice-President be expanded to include General Book Collection Chairman. Vice-President Willa Rogers will make inquiries as to books for purchase. It was decided that the Friends not purchase magazines as there seemed to be little interest. Gazin Fund Chairman, Ruth Treadgold was authorized to use her own judgment in adding to this Collection. It was moved and seconded that President Dorothy Olney purchase new letterhead (500-1000). Mrs. Chitwood reported that the Library might be closed for two weeks for installation of new floors. Next Board Meeting was changed from Nov. 13 to Dec. 4. Meeting was adjourned at 11:58. Respectfully submitted, Charlotte Malone Recording Secretary

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• (signature) Charlotte Malone

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September 25, 1969
HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Meeting was called to order at 11:11 at the library.
Treasurer's Report: Balance on Hand $663.55
Libations for the Library Income $434.00 Expen. 136.59
NET PROFIT
$297.41
A discussion was held on the Libations for the Libaary resulting
in suggestions that home-made hors d'oeuvres be augmented with
purchased ones; that tickets be limited, and that 100 was probably
an ideal number for future functions.
Treasurer was authorized to pay bills.
Minutes of meeting of May 1, 1969 were approved as read.
Mrs. Duncan shared correspondence on Burbage Theatre Parties,
N.B.C. tours and the activities of other Friends' groups.
Mrs. Chitwood read correspondence on present placement of the
California Collection. She reported that it was moved because
of a space problem and that a survey indicated that the Collection
was now enjoying wider circulation. It was suggested that an
attractive, eye-catching sign be made to call attention to the
Collection.
It was moved and seconded that the duties of the Vice-President
be expanded to include General Book Collection Chairman.
President Willa Rogers will make inquiries as to books for purchase.
It was decided that the Friends not purchase magazines as there
seemed to be little interest.
Gazin Fund Chairman, Ruth Treadgold was authorized to use her own
judgment in adding to this Collection.
It was moved and seconded that President Dorothy Olney purchase
new letterhead (500-1000) ?
Mrs. Chitwood reported that the Library might be closedfor two weeks
for installation of new floors.
Next Board Meeting was changed from Nov. 13 to Dec. 4.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:58.
Respectfully submitted,
Charbite
Charlotte Malone
Recording Secretary