Minutes and agendas · February 8, 1978
Board minutes approving budget and library purchases
Approves 1978 budget and $75 for California Collection; considers benefit and writing-contest leadership and Beatrix Potter books.

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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Feb. 8, 1978
BOARD MEETING
CALL TO ORDER was at 7:30 p.m. by President Delma Peery.
MINUTES of the November 2, 1977 meeting and January 25, 1978 meeting were read and approved.
CALIFORNIA COLLECTION: It was agreed to give Betty Evans $75.00. John Hales cited the advantages of buying used books.
SOCIAL EVENT: None is planned presently. Laura Nations expressed concern over not having a cocktail party this year. Delma Peery appointed her hospitality chairman to find out if there is enough interest in such an event.
CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST: Discussion involved naming a chairman and if there should be a theme. Delma Peery will look for a chairman.
NEW BOOKS: Shari Pektreski submitted a list of requested books. The Beatrix Potter books and puzzles can be purchased whole-sale by Delma Peery.
BUDGET: Last year's budget was reviewed by Laura Nations. John Hales wrote up a 1978 budget after a discussion of anticipated expenses. John Hales moved to approve the budget. The motion was seconded by Delma Peery. The motion was approved. (see attached report.)
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Godofsky
Recording Secretary
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• (signature) Cynthia Godofsky
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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Feb. 8, 1978 BOARD MEETING CALL TO ORDER was at 7:30 p.m. by President Delma Peery. MINUTES of the November 2, 1977 meeting and January 25, 1978 meeting were read and approved. CALIFORNIA COLLECTION: It was agreed to give Betty Evans $75.00. John Hales cited the advantages of buying used books. SOCIAL EVENT: None is planned presently. Laura Nations expressed concern over not having a cocktail party this year. Delma Peery appointed her hospitality chairman to find out if there is enough interest in such an event. CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST: Discussion involved naming a chairman and if there should be a theme. Delma Peery will look for a chairman. NEW BOOKS: Shari Pektreski submitted a list of requested books. The Beatrix Potter books and puzzles can be purchased whole- sale by Delma Peery. BUDGET: Last year's budget was reviewed by Laura Nations. John Hales wrote up a 1978 budget after a discussion of anticipated expenses. John Hales moved to approve the budget. The motion was seconded by Delma Peery. The motion was approved. (see attached report.) The meetine was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Godofsky Recording Secretary