Board reports gifted books and approves collection funding

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MINUTES OF THE HBFOL BOARD MEETING
HELD AT THE HERMOSA BEACH LIBRARY ON
WEDNESDAY, 10 MARCH 1993
Members Present: Jack Belasco
Ana Maria Gallo
Pat Gazin
John Hales
Bill Malone
Charlotte Malone
Gina Miller
Ron Schneider
Al Valdes
OLD BUSINESS
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Al Valdes. The minutes of the
20 January 93 General Meeting were unanimously approved. The Treasurer's Operating Fund and
Quarterly Report for the First Quarter of 1993 submitted by Treasurer Bill Malone was approved
as submitted.
The following are the newly elected board members of the HBFOL:
President Al Valdes
Vice-President Jack Belasco (through September 1993)
Treasurer Bill Malone
Corresponding Secretary Gina Miller
Recording Secretary Ana Maria Gallo
The following non-elected appointments were submitted:
Book Sales Charlotte Malone
California Collection Betty Evans
Membership Ana Maria Gallo
Newsletter Steve Hoffman
Regional Publicity Patricia Gazin
The 1993 Board and non-elected appointments were unanimously approved as submitted. Al
Valdes expressed his appreciation to the out-going officials with a particular compliment to their
professional management of the HBFOL.
John Hales reported that the new letterhead, including "note" size stationery is in work. A date for
receipt of the new material was not known.
Al Valdes acknowledged the donation of 1000 books by the Thomas Parkinson family of 121
Guadalupe Street in Redondo Beach. Corresponding Secretary Gina Miller will write a letter of
appreciation. The Parkinson Family nomination for membership in the HBFOL was unanimously
approved
The 6 March 93 booksale receipts were somewhat below average. All local publicity resources
responded. However, the Los Angeles Times Book Review did not carry the notice. It was
suggested that a FAX follow-up be sent within the week prior to the next sale. Special Collections
revenues were also below average. Good wishes were expressed for the next sale on 12 June 93.

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NEW BUSINESS
Pat Gazin reported on several topics:
Regional Library Advisory Commission business. It may be possible that "Friends"-type
organizations will be considered Lobbyist status and as such subject to limitations on their
activities and funding. More to come on this topic in the future.
Several "Latch Key" children apologized for their unruly behavior in the Library. They were
identified through photographs and cooperation with their parents and City Hall. All is well.
Curtney Harris, as President of the Hermosa Beach Women's Club, presented the HBFOL
with an additional $500.00 for a total annual donation of $1000.00. Many, many thanks! A
facsimile check is displayed prominently as an acknowledgment near the book check-out desk.
The real check was presented to Treasurer Bill Malone. Corresponding Secretary Gina Miller
will write a letter of appreciation.
General discussion ensued regarding increasing revenues and general membership. Your ideas
for are increasing membership and revenues are solicited for discussion at the next HBFOL
Board meeting (16 June 93).
Community Library Manager Ron Schneider's First Quarter 1993 requests from the two funds
were unanimously approved:
FUND ITEM AMOUNT
HBFOL General Fund $1500.00 Total:
Books
Feature Film Videos
Children's Video
$1200
$100
$200
Belasco Fund $730.00 Total:
Posters Various
Spine Labels Various
Shelf Labels Various
Bean Bag Chairs 4 chairs
Books $300
[Note from the Recording Secretary: Please provide a written list of the requests
in the future. The totals may not have been accurately recorded. Thank you!
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm. The next book sale is Saturday, 12 June 1993, 9:30 to 1:00 pm,
followed by the HBFOL Board Meeting on Wednesday, 16 June 1993 at 7:00 pm.
See you soon,
Ana Maria Gallo
Recording Secretary