Board minutes — December 18, 1985

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FOL Minutes December 18, 1985
President, Curtney Harris called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.
Minutes were read of the last meeting with many thanks given to Charlotte
Malone who did an outstanding job as usual in covering same. Motion to
approve minutes by P. Gazin. Approved.
Edie Webber, corresponding secretary, read the letter regarding the parking
situation that was directed to Gregory T. Meyer, City Manager and the current City Council members. See attached.
Bill Malone gave the Treasurers Report. See attached. This report also includes the December 1985 Book Sale results. Bill Malone was commended on his
excellent performance. He stated that this Treasurers report does not include three months' of accrued interest nor the Jack Belasco matching fund. Motion
by P. Gazin to approve this report, seconded by C. Malone with commendations.
Betty Evans gave us a report on the Book Sale. She said that it was very
successful and that she felt it was good to open the sale at 9:30AM. She
also thanked Charlotte Malone and Myron Gazin for faithfully showing up to sort the books. She informed us that Myron Gazin will selectively discard
books that do not sell. It was brought up that the Seniors may be interested
in those rejects, or that the Elks Club may have a distribution network set
up. She will mention these ideas to Myron Gazin.
Louise Mazerov, our Librarian thanked Pat Gazin for the great publicity efforts
to get the word out about the Book Sale. The Penny Saver and the LA Times
got the calendar wrong by omitting the date. Also these papers did not mention
FOL, rather, they said it was the HB Library that was having the Book Sale.
The publicity has been wonderful however, reaching many people who have
also followed up with phone calls.
President, C. Harris discussed the nominating committee. She has asked
Joan Greewald to be her representative since C. Malone was not able to do
it. Nominating Committee needs new blood. She asked the present officers
to suggest new persons. The nominating committee usually meets for about
an hour. Pat Gazin will represent Edie Webber. The committee will meet
the first week in January when Betty Evans gets back from vacation.
L. Mazerov discussed letter written to Pres. Harris regarding money expenditure
(See attached). Also, they're still working on getting a Children's Librarian.
L. Maserov also requested $262.00 towards the purchase of a globe for the
library. B. Malone moved to accept this written proposal for globe purchase.
P. Gazin seconded including the total request of $1500. $700.00 for audio
casette and books on tape and $500.00 towards purchases for next 3 months.
Some discussion followed by C. Malone arguing against "books on tape". She
questioned what tapes had to do with reading and literacy since we are Frieds
of the Library. Louse countered that the prupose of the library was also for
information. Books on tape get people into the library and exposes them
to good literature. So the opportunity for access is there and there is also
a demand. It is certainly not the major part of a library, but seniors who

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have poor eye sight benefit.. The bylaws of our club allow for this type of
purchase. The decision is up to us. The money for this type of activity of tape purchases will not come from the Belasco fund. P. Gazin argued to defeat B. Malone motion on floor. The following was the vote for approval
of Librarian request for $1500 including the tapes: Ayes: C. Harris, B. Evans, B. Malone, C. Malone and E. Webber. No: P. Gazin
C. Harris brought up new business. The next Book sale will be sometime in
March. The January meeting needs to be set. January 29, 1986 is the next
general meeting.
B. Evans gave a report on the Calif. Cook Books. There was a run over of
$17.49 which will be absorbed by FOL. She will turn in a typed sheet for
the whole year at the next meeting. C. Malone moved that B. Evans look
into membership to the Calif. Historical Society. E. Webber seconded with the note that FOL join as a member in the Society. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Harris asked for other business. There was none and meeting was
adjourned at 8:25PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Edie Webber