Board changes bank and discusses computer support

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY HELD AT THE LIBRARY ON MARCH 14, 1996
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rosalind Bender, Betty Evans, John Hales, Bill Malone,
Charlotte Malone, Betty Starr and Al Valdes.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Toni Empringham, Tim Ferguson, Pat Gazin, Steve
Hoffmann, Tom Humbarger, Jean Lombardo and Cathy McCurdy.
OTHER ATTENDEES: Alan Thomen and CLM Ron Schneider.
CALL TO ORDER: President Charlotte Malone at 7:02 P.M.
KUDOS: President Charlotte Malone first expressed her deepest gratitude to everyone
who worked on the booksale. This was our best sale ($2345) to date. Charlotte gave
special thanks to: Rosalind Bender and Alan Thomen for transporting left-over books to
El Camino Community College; Cathy McCurdy, her son and friend for obtaining 5 extra
tables from Kiwanis; Cathy Dunbabbin and all the other members of the book sale crew,
and the library staff members; and special kudos to Ron Schneider for his patience in
allowing us to use space in his staff room during the time he needed it for tax forms.
MINUTES - ACTION: To approve the minutes of the meeting of January 18, 1996.
Motion John Hales, second, Al Valdes. - so ordered
TREASURER'S REPORT: Bill Malone presented the report and in accordance with
SECTION 5 of the By-Laws, recommended that our account be transferred from the
Bank of America because of low interest (1%), high service charges ($12.00/month) and
high minimum balance ($5,000)
ACTION: To concur in the recommendation of the Treasurer that general funds
($4,661.11) be transferred in full from the Bank of America to California Federal Bank
(non-interest bearing business account with $. 10 per check service charge and no
minimum balance).
Motion: Al, second John. - so ordered.
Further action - to accept the Treasurer's Report. Motion Al, second Betty. - so ordered
Report from publicity chairman, Jean Lombardo, was read regarding book sale publicity
appearing in most local newspapers
COMPUTERS - ACTION: To approve in concept the transfer of servicing of the
computers to the City of Hermosa Beach (Joe Duckett of HB Data Processing Tech).
Motion - carried unanimously.
The need for staff to assist patrons in use of computers was discussed together with staff
training. Ron advised that staff is required to perform primary library tasks first before

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helping patrons with computers. It was suggested that a "manual of instruction" for use
of library patrons be compiled.
INFORMATION AND REQUEST FROM CLM (Community Library Manager) RON
SCHNEIDER: Local request program working very well, books are coming in faster, too
early to tell if in-house theft has abated much. ACTION: To allocate $1,000 to fund
Summer Reading Programs, and $650 for updating Newbury and Caldecott collections,
totalling $1,650 from Belasco Fund. Motion, Bill Malone, second, Al Valdes. - so
ordered. Ron further requested $700 for adult books and $200 for video purchase.
ACTION: To fund adult books, Motion, Bill Malone, second Al Valdes. So ordered
DISCUSSION: FOL has not funded videos since 1993 as members felt they would like to
see money saved for book purchase only. Video borrowing is now one third of library's
circulation. ACTION: To allocate $200 for purchase of videos. Motion, Rosalind
Bender, second Al Valdes. Six in favor and two opposed (Charlotte and Bill). Motion
carried
ADDITION OF COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN: Tim Ferguson (Presidential Advisor),
Cathy McCurdy (Assistant Book Sale Chairperson), Al Valdes (Entrepreneurial Activity)
These appointments were approved by elected members of the Board by mail
NEW BUSINESS:
John mentioned that the mailing list should be updated and was advised that it had been.
T-shirts - not available unless sufficient volunteer help is offered
Al discussed service of coffee and/or paperback book holders for sale.
Possibility of having information booth at Fiesta de los Artes discussed. Space would be
contributed as non profit organization. The problem once again was volunteers to serve 4
hour shifts, two per shift over three days, 8 hours per day. Alternative idea of holding
book sale on Saturday of Fiesta discussed
ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Al Valdes, second Rosalind Bender, this meeting was
adjourned at 7:50 P.M. to meeting of June 20, 1996 at 7:00 P.M. at the Library.
ADDENDUM: Treasurer Malone deposited $4,000 in First Federal Bank @ no interest
and no service, check or other charges. The balance at B of A to be so transferred when
all outstanding checks there have cleared
Secretary Betty Starr
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