Board minutes — September 16, 1987

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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
550 Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1987, HELD AT THE LIBRARY
PRESENT: President Charlotte Malone, Treasurer Bill Malone,
Corresponding Secretary Bertha Dorsey, Jerome Dorsey, Pat Gazin,
Myron Gazin, Betty Evans, Librarian Ron Schneider?
President C. Malone called the meeting to order at 7:41 PM,
absent a quorum.
MINUTES: Copies of minutes were distributed.Question raised
?y President regarding item on Page l of minutes of June 1/,1987,
concerning Hermosa Beach 80th Birthday Parade on September 26
and "Friends of Library Participation." Motion by P. Gazin to
eliminate that wording. Second by Bill Malone. Minutes unani-
mously approved with that correction.
Arrival 7:43 PM of 2nd Vice President John Hales. Quorum now
present.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Copies distributed. Congratulations expressed
to everyone concerned with success of very festive Libations
party on August 22 (Income $663.91. Expenses $605.48.) Income
from September book sale $1,234.48.Motion by P. Gazin to approve
Treasurer's Report. Second by J. Hales. Passed.
LE PAC COMPUTER: President Malone reported that bill for purchase
of LePac only amounted to $2,500. We had allocated $1,500 and
City of Hermosa Beach had planned a matching fund of $1,500, to
meet an original estimate of 3,000.President Malone stated
that at their meeting on September 26 the City will still approve
a check for $1,500, in spite of the lowered actual cost of LePac.
Librarian Ron Schneider raised question regarding location of
Lelac in the library. Problem of use of the printer and need for access to printer by library staff. President recommended buying
a second LePac, without a printer, at a cost of 51,800, for the
use of the public. Motion by Bill Malone to acquire second LePac
without a printer. Second by P. Gazin. Unanimous approval.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Ron Schneider says compact discs have been
very popular with our library patrons. The County will give an
extra $400 to Hermosa Beach Library because of C.D. acquisitions.
County auditors have stated that Friends' account is no longer
to be handled by the Librarian. Ron will have to close out bank
account, which currently has $468.23 from Belasco fund and $65.47
Irom friends (total $533.70), for books.

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MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING - 9/16/87 Page 2
Motion by Bill Malone that a check for more compact discs be
issued as "not to exceed $250" with Ron Schneider to notify
Treasurer of exact amount. Seconded by Betty Evans. So ordered.
Motion by Betty Evans that Treasurer be authorized to issue
funds not to exceed $500 for books. Seconded by Pat Gazin. ordered,in absence of any objection. The Librarian will make
a list of books and prices for the Treasurer.
So
The question of a plaque to be placed on LePac is put aside, temporarily.
PUBLICITY: Pat Gazin reported that publicity for the September
book sale appeared on Channel 10 and in the Manhattan Beach Review and also that more than 400 bookmarks were printed and
distributed.
Pat represented the H.B. Friends of the Library at the 75th
Anniversary celebration of the L.A. County Public Library system, in La Habra.
The question was advanced of a possible new logo for the Friends. President Malone asked John Hales to consider the matter and a
possible design. She also asked him to make a sign for the
Hermosa Beach parade on September 26.
BOOK SALE: Motion by J. Hales that concern be expressed to Book Sale Chairman, Jack Belaso, regarding division of labor (or
additional volunteers) forcleaning up after book sales. Second by Pat Gazin. Passed.
Concern also voiced over extension of book sale hours. J. Hales
and M. Gazin concurred on idea of 1:00 PM as the limit. Also,
reservations expressed over allowing book dealers to work in any
way, such as helping to put out books on the morning of the sale.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 8:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted: Bertha S. Dorsey