Annual election of Tim Ferguson and new membership proposals

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
HELD AT THE LIBRARY ON JANUARY 22, 1997
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rosalind Bender, Toni Empringham, Tim Ferguson, John
Hales, Jean Lombardo, Charlotte and Bill Malone, Betty Starr and Al Valdes.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Betty Evans, Steve Hoffmann and Tom Humbarger.
OTHER ATTENDEES: CLM Ron Schneider, Alan Thomen, Rusty Morrison and Naoma Valdes.
CALL TO ORDER: By President Charlotte Malone at 7:01 p.m.
MINUTES: ACTION: To approve the minutes of the meeting of 12/12/96, with two
amendments: 1) Date of March book sale changed to 3/22/97 because of conflict
with St. Patrick's Day Parade; 2) Date of this meeting changed to 1/22/97
(Wednesday) , per action of the Board on 12/12/96. Motion, Al Valdes, second Bill Malone. No objection. So ordered.
It was requested that the 1997 FOL Bookmarks be printed reflecting the new
March 22 date. John will take care of this.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Bill Malone presented a 1996 end-of-the-year report with
a balance on hand as of 12/31/96 of $4,531.55. In comparison with 1995,
there is $1,300 more from book sales receipts and $648 more in membership
dues. ACTION: To approve Treasurers Report. Motion, John Hales, second, Al
Jaldes. So ordered.
BEACH REPORTER ARTICLE: After the Beach Reporter ran a humorous article on
inscriptions in used books, and specifically mentioned the FOL interim book
sale shelf, sales rose.
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: Upon further research, it was discovered that
the computer maintenance contract, covering parts and labor, is valid from
December 1995 through December 1998. Therefore, no action regarding the
contract is required.
RENTAL OF BEST SELLERS AND VIDEOS: From information received from Marina del
Rey FOL, their rental charges are as follows: Bestsellers - $.25 per day,
Videos - $1.00 per day, and Audio Books - $.25 per day. A visit to the Marina
del Rey Library is planned in the future to gather more information.
ELECTION-NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: The committee, comprised of Kathy
Dunbabin, Toni Empringham, Jack Belasco, Tom Humbarger and Alan Thomen, recommended the following slate of officers for 1997: President - Tim
Ferguson; Vice-President - Charlotte Malone; Recording Secretary - Betty
Starr; Corresponding Secretary - Rosalind Bender; Treasurer - Bill Malone. No
nominations were received from the floor. ACTION: To concur in the
recommendation of the nominating committee and elect the 1997 slate. Motion,
Naoma Valdes, second Al Valdes. So ordered.
REPORT FROM PRESIDENT TIM FERGUSON: Tim congratulated all newly (re) elected

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officers and thanked all present for their vote of confidence in him. For
1997, Tim would like to see an increase in FOL membership from parents with
young children. To encourage this, he proposed speaking before the PTA of
the Hermosa Beach school system, as well as the Catholic School. Tim then
appointed this year's chairmen. All last years chairs were reappointed with
the addition of Jean Lombardo as membership chairman, and Tim Ferguson taking
on the duties of newsletter and PR. ACTION: Concurrence by elected officers.
Vote: Unanimous. So ordered.
NEW BUSINESS: Brought to our attention was an articles in the L.A. Times
regarding "Rolling Readers", volunteers who read to children at schools and
detention homes. The program has met with great success and further
investigation is planned.
Naoma Valdes reported that the City of Hermosa Beach now has a Web page on
the computer internet and our FOL may utilize this spot to advertise the book
sale and other items of intrest.
Charlotte Malone raised the possibility of having Irish Books for sale in
front of the library during the St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 15) and
asked for donations of Irish themed books for this mini book sale as well as
volunteers to man the tables. Activity is dependent on number of books
donated.
CLM REPORT AND REQUEST: Ron Schneider reports, "Even with 218 causing a
shortfall for many services, I requested and received some additional funds.
The Hermosa Beach Library's 1996-1997 budget is $12,000. Sandra Reuben is
determined to keep our operating hours as is, and is also discussing fund
raising activities." Nina Peters, children's librarian requested $200 for
children's books. ACTION: To allocate $200 from the Belasco Fund for the
purchase of children's books. Motion, Bill Malone, second, Charlotte Malone. So ordered.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Library Sub-committee, comprised of Tim Ferguson, Cathy
McCurdy, Charlotte Malone, Al Valdes and Toni Empringham will be meeting at
the City Hall on February 18.
COMPUTER USAGE: The computer with Internet access is in constant demand, and
the CD ROM's are barely used. Installing an extra phone line will be
researched so that both computers will have Internet access. Also,
publicizing the CD ROM's available via a flyer to be distributed at the book sales, may increase usage.
DELINQUENT DUES: John Hales reminded all present that memberships for 1997 are now due.
ADJOURNMENT: On order of FOL President Tim Ferguson, this meeting was
adjourned at 7:35 PM to the meeting of Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at the Library.
Bettu Darr
Recording Secretary