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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY HELD AT THE LIBRARY ON JUNE 20, 1996
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Toni Empringham, Betty Evans, John Hales, Jean Lombardo, Bill &
Charlotte Malone and Betty Starr.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Rosalind Bender, Tim Ferguson, Steve Hoffmann, Tom Humbarger,
Cathy McCurdy and Al Valdes.
OTHER ATTENDEES: CLM Ron Schneider.
CALL TO ORDER: President Charlotte Malone at 7:04 p.m
MINUTES -ACTION: To approve the minutes of the meeting of March 14, 1996. Motion - Betty
Evans, second John Hales.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Bill Malone presented our balance on hand as of 6-20-96 of $5634.57.
ACTION: To approve report. Motion - John Hales, second Toni Empringham. So ordered
ACTION: A request from FOL President Charlotte Malone for $600 to cover periodical subscriptions.
This will enable us to take advantage of special renewal rates, some as far as into 1998. Motion - Bill
Malone, second Betty Evans. So ordered
BOOK SALE: This was our third highest grossing book sale to date ($2,117.55), even though we had
noticeably fewer books. Charlotte mentioned that it helped to set realistic pricing and having the books
well displayed. She also mentioned that we seemed to have fewer volunteers, especially at clean up time,
and that we need to stress in the newsletter the need for FOL members to lend a hand ( and a strong
back) in following sales. Special thanks to: Jean Lombardo for our best publicity ever; Toni Empringham
and Betty Evans for pricing of specials in all categories, and Betty Starr for signs.
Membership applications are available at the library counter to attract new active members.
INFORMATION AND REQUEST FROM CLM (Community Library Manager) RON SCHNEIDER:
Requesting $1000 for purchase of adult books; $300 for children's books; and $300 for videos (the
Douglas Fairbanks classic series)
MOTION: To provide $1000 for adult books, Betty Evans, second Bill Malone. So ordered. MOTION:
To provide $300 from the Belasco Fund for children's books, Toni Empringham, second John Hales. So
ordered
DISCUSSION: There were arguments pro and con over FOL providing funds for video purchases. The
underlying philosophy of the Friends of the Library has been to provide funds for reading materials, and
that videos take away from this purpose. Further, many choice videos "turn up missing" after being
requested by other libraries. However, it was noted that libraries have become media centers and need to
provide video materials also.
MOTION: To provide $200 for video purchases, John Hales, second Betty Evans. Five in favor and two
opposed. (Charlotte and Bill Malone). So ordered

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Charlotte gave us the great news that our request for $1200 from the Health District was approved. We
will now be able to purchase health related CD ROMS for our computer system. Among others, we will
have access to information on nutrition, sports, child development, women's issues and more.
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN: The resignation of Pat Gazin as special books chairman was announced
(The corresponding secretary has sent her a letter of appreciation for her years of service.) Toni
Empringham was appointed to this position; Cathy Dunbabbin was appointed assistant book sale
chairman. These appointments were approved by elected members of the board.
ADJOURNMENT: On order of FOL President Charlotte Malone, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40
p.m. to the meeting of September 26, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the library.
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