Board minutes — December 17, 1986

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December 17, 1986
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE LIBRARY
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
550 Pier Ave.
Hermosa Beach, Callf. 90254
CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 p.m. by President Curtney Harris
PRESENT President Harris, Vice-President Jack Belasco,
Treasurer Bill Malone, Corresponding Sec'y.
Bertha Dorsey, Pat Belasco, Jerome Dorsey,
Betty Evans, Pat Gazin, Myron Gazin, Charlotte Malone.
MINUTES - Board Meeting of September 17, 1986.
ACTION - to approve as read - so ordered.
TREASURER' REPORT - Presented by Bill Malone, it reflected a balance
of $2,590.03 in the General Fund. Book Chairman
Jack Belasco presented a check in the amount of
$1,100 as his matching funds for the Christmas
Book Sale. Malone noted that the fund now amounts
to approximately $13,000. Treasurer's Report is
attached.
ACTION BOOK SALES - to accept the Treasurer's Report.
Motion Bertha Dorsey, second Betty Evans, all ayes
- Chairman Jack Belasco noted that the higher revenues
generated by the June and December sales could be
accounted for by longer sale hours. (9:30 to 2:00)
He suggested that a larger volunteer staff split
to open and close would result in longer hours and
He commended Myron and Pat Gazin
for the separating of books and culling of "Specials",
and urged the group to continue to look for good
collections, circulating the information privately.
ACTION That Chairman Belasco arrange for volunteers
to keep the book sales going for as long as he deems
profitable. Motion Charlotte Malone, second Pat
Gazin. All ayes.
Pat Gazin suggested that the Corresponding Sec'y
contact Betty Ryan for the address of the estate
donating the books and that a letter of appreciation
be written.Jack Belasco asked that a letter of
thanks be written to Either/Or Book Store for past
and recent donations.
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Board Meeting 12-17-86
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT - Louise Mazerov advised that extra copies of
popular books were purchased with a portion of
the $1,000 allocated by the Friends in June.
Belasco Fund - There are showcase programs for
children about books. Individuals or groups
would present 3 or 4 programs over the next year.
There is $329 unspent from the last Belasco
allocation.
ACTION - to provide $1,000 from the Belasco Fund for a showcase of three programs about
books for children.
Motion Charlotte Malone, second Jack Belasco.
All ayes, noting the absention of Pat Gazin.
Le Pac Disc Catalog Reader - This reader is
available now. The County will eventually
replace the existing system, but improvement may
be secured more rapidly if we choose to buy the
reader now.
ACTION - to receive information and deliver it
to a Study Committee for recommendation. The Com-
mittee Members are Pat Gazin, Jack Belasco and Bill
Malone. Motion Jack Belasco, second Bill Malone,
All ayes.
GIFT TO LIBRARY - $1,000 to be given to library for purchase of
books.
ACTION - as above. Motion Jack Belasco, second
Bill Malone, All ayes.
FEASIBILITY REPORT ON SECOND STORY FOR LIBRARY - Charlotte Malone
suggested that this report be given next year.
So ordered.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE - President Curtney questioned the addition
of a Second Vice-President to the slate noting
that it would add to the difficulty of a quorum for
board meetings. There was no action on this item.
CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR LIBRARY STAFF - Jack Belasco is to purchase
wine in an amount not to exceed $25.00 as gift.
Motion Bill Malone, second Charlotte Malone.All ayes.
Myron Gazin expressed reservations about the Le Pac Computer and
requested that members save sacks for the book sales.
ADJOURNMENT - at 8:40 p.m. to Annual Meeting and Elections on
JANUARY 28, 1987.
Copy of minutes of June 18, 1986 included for approval at Jan. Meeting
Attachments available upon request.
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