Minutes — Belasco investment, library allocations and 1991 sale dates

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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
550 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE LIBRARY ON JUNE 6,
1990
PRESENT: Bertha Dorsey
Pat Gazin
John Hales
Steve Hoffman
ABSENT: Jack Belasco
Pat Belasco
Nikki Humbarger
Bill Malone
Charlotte Malone
Ron Schneider
Betty Evans
Al Valdes
Meeting called to order at 7:30 by President Charlotte
Malone.
MINUTES: Motion by Bill Malone to approve the minutes of the
Board Meeting held March 7, 1990. Second Bertha Dorsey, so ordered.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Proceeds from the June 2, 1990 book sale
were $1,610. Interim sales have been $654.68year to date, a
substantial increase over 1989 interim sales.
EVELYN HARRIS BELASCO PERPETUAL MEMORIAL FUND: Treasurer
Bill Malone reported that $241.18 was used to purchase
childrens books as authorized by the board. $20,000 has been
invested in a Certificate of Deposit earning 7.7% and the
money market account has a balance of $695.29.
BOOK SALE ADMINISTRATION: John suggested the addition of a
third cashier for the first hour of future sales to reduce
congestion.
PUBLICITY AND REGIONAL REPORT: Pat Gazin displayed notices
of the June sale which were placed in 13 newspapers. Notice
of the book sale was also displayed on the Community Center
Marquee and on local cable television. Charlotte reported
that newsletters will no longer be mailed to people who have
not paid dues.
The Regional Commission has not met since January with the
next meeting scheduled for July 25. Pat Gazin reported that
a name change from Los Angeles County Public Library to
County of Los Angeles Public Library had been implemented.
The board expressed their chagrin due to the time and cost
involved in making this minimal change.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Ron Schneider presented the theme and
schedule for the summer reading program. Charlotte Malone
moved that $375 be allocated to the summer reading program.

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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT (CONT.) Second by Bill Malone. Ron reported that 15 hardcover titles
recommended by Hermosa Valley School were purchased with the
Belasco fund. He has $186 remaining for books on tape and
$94 for videos and requested $400 for books, $150 for books
on tape, and $300 for videos. Pat Gazin moved for approval
and Steve Hoffman seconded. Ron requested an additional $50
for posters (Pat Gazin moved for approval and Bertha Dorsey seconded). He presented the circulation report for May,
noting the popularity of videos and audiocassetes. Discussion followed as to the potential demand for large
print books if more were available.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT: President Charlotte Malone reported the
status of Jack Belasco's proposal to convert the bicycle rack
area of the library to book storage. Plans have been drawn
and Jack prepared a request for approval addressed to the
Area Manager. Ron Schneider will follow this request up the
chain of command to obtain approval.
The mural contracted for the Children's section is scheduled
to begin within a week. The characters have been selected
and Charlotte will meet with the artist to view the work in
progress.
BOOK SALE DATES - 1991: The Board approved the following
book sale dates for 1991: March 2, June 8, September 7,
December 7. Charlotte Malone will check the availability of
tables for these dates and will change the date if tables are
not available.
LIBATIONS: Charlotte Malone reported that Betty Ryan has
offered her home for the Summer Libations, however if
volunteers do not step forward to chair the event it will not
be held.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
nikki stumbargerNikki N. Humbarger