Minutes — mural dedication and Belasco transfer explanation

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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
550 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
MINUTES OF
12, 1990
THE BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE LIBRARY ON DECEMBER
PRESENT:
Jack Belasco
Pat Belasco
Bertha Dorsey
Betty Evans
Pat Gazin
John Hales
Nikki Humbarger
Bill Malone
Charlotte Malone
Ron Schneider
ABSENT: Steve Hoffman Al Valdes
Meeting called to order at 7:30 by President Charlotte
Malone.
MINUTES: Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of
the Board Meeting held September 12, 1990.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Treasurer Bill Malone reported that
interim sales have doubled in 1990. Proceeds from the
December 8th book sale were $1,089.30. The expense line item
"Belasco Fund" was questioned. This item represents Belasco
funds which were deposited into the book sale fund in 12/89.
A check was written into the Belasco fund during the first
quarter of 1990 and is reflected on the 1990 statements as
a cash outflow from the book sale fund.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT: The mural for the childrens section was
presented to the Library on December 7, 1990. Multivision
filmed the unveiling and will be showing their footage on
local access cable in a couple of weeks. At Pat Belasco's
suggestion, Bertha will send a note of appreciation to the
artist. Jack requested that discussion regarding the format
of the authors boutique be scheduled for the March meeting.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Ron Schneider reported the status of
previously allocated funds and new requests as follows:
Books
Remaining Funds
$ 35
75
New Requests
$
500
Books on Tape
Videos
0
200
400
Compact Discs
Belasco Fund
0
200
106 see below
In addition, Ron reported that the game rug in the children's
area needs to be replaced. The approximate cost will be
$200, which will be allocated from the Belasco fund. A
motion was made by Jack and seconded by Pat Gazin to approve
the funding requests.

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Ron reported that the security system has been installed,
however security strips for insertion in the Library's
inventory have not been received.Charlotte suggested that
an article be written for the local publications about the
new system with instructions as how interested volunteers can
assist with the insertion of security strips.
REGIONAL CHAIRMAN: Pat Gazin reported that the new name for
the County Library System has been implemented. Charlotte
requested that the issue of unwanted library furniture be
brought to the attention of the regional group to stimulate
policy change.
CALIFORNIA COLLECTION: Betty Evans reported that $187.18 had
been spent on additions to the collection in 1990 and
presented a detailed list of the new volumes.
1991 SLATE OF OFFICERS: The Nominating Committee members
were: Pat Gazin, Naoma Valdes, Steve Hoffman, Charlotte
Malone, Fran Stenman and Jack Belasco. The slate of officers
for 1991 is: President - John Hales, Vice President - Al
Valdes, Treasurer - Bill Malone, Recording Secretary - Nikki
Humbarger and Corresponding Secretary - Bertha Dorsey.
The Annual General Election will be held on January 16, 1991.
When the Bylaws Committee meets, it was suggested that
preservation of continuity in leadership be discussed,
specifically retaining outgoing president as an ex officio
board member for one year. The procedures for amendment of
bylaws were clarified.
John Hales reported that the brochure on the history of the
Library will be ready early in January for review.
The Board agreed that a Christmas gift for the librarians should be purchased.Ron Schneider was asked to contact I boardens
Charlotte with ideas.
It was requested that Bonding of the Treasurer be scheduled
as an agenda item for the next meeting.
Jack Belasco moved for adjournment at 8:15 and Bill Malone
seconded. Discussion followed regarding bonding of the
Treasurer. The meeting was reopened for further discussion.
The issue will be researched and discussed in depth at the
March meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22.
Respectfully Submitted,
nikki Humbarger
Nikki N. Humbarger