Jack Belasco contributes $1,000 toward the memorial endowment

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
HELD AT THE LIBRARY ON NOVEMBER 19, 1997
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rosalind Bender, Betty Evans, Tim Ferguson, John Hales, Bill and Charlotte
Malone and Al Valdes.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Toni Empringham, Tom Humbarger, Jean Lombardo, Cathy McCurdy and
Betty Start.
OTHER ATTENDEES: Jack Belasco, Valerie Stonehouse Brown, Willis Dobbins, Alan Thomen, Pat Wooley
and CLM Ron Schneider.
CALL TO ORDER: By President Tim Ferguson at 7:30 PM.
MINUTES - ACTION: To approve the minutes of the meeting of July 23, 1997. Motion - Charlotte, second
Bill. No objection - so ordered
TREASURER'S REPORT: Bill presented the report, reflecting a balance on hand on November 19, 1997 of
$3,111.34. It was noted that receipts from 3 book sales were $340.00 less than 4 sales in 1996. ACTION - To
approve the Treasurer's Report. Motion - Jack, second Alan. So ordered.
BOOK SALE REPORT: The sale gamered $2,613.75, which compares favorably to the December '96 sale oi
$1,775.00. Charlotte noted that the records and cassettes department, priced by Rosalind and Alan, was
responsible for more than $122.85
RENTAL OF BEST SELLERS AND VIDEOS: This idea was broached in December 1996 for investigation of
the activity at the Marina del Rey library. Tim directed that if anyone wishes to further investigate the matter, a
report may be given at a subsequent meeting.
COFFEE CART: Charlotte discussed the contract in a favorable light. ACTION - To write a letter to the Ciry
Manager expressing our interest in this enterprise. Motion - Bill, second - Al Valdes.
GIFT MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS: ACTION - To enclose with the next newsletter a notice encouraging
gift subscriptions of magazines and periodicals from a "wish list" provided by Ron, and if the notice goes out
before the end of the year, to mention that we're a non-profit organization and the gift is tax deductible. (Note
Next newsletter is in January 1998). Motion - Charlotte, second - Jack. No objections. Motion passed.
CLM SCHNEIDER'S REPORT AND REQUESTS: Ron announced that a county-wide bookmark contest for
the 3ª to st grade level had been won by a Hermosa Beach student, K. Reader. It was suggested that the city
council might be interested in honoring this young person.
Ron has $89.00 left from funds allocated for books, Nina has $500.00 left for juvenile books.
EVELYN BELASCO PERPETUAL MEMORIAL FUND: Bill reported that this account is now up to
$24,000.00. Jack Belasco presented a check for $1,000.00 for the account. This means that with amounts
owing from Belasco to General Fund ($319.52 and $700.00 requested) the Belasco account will stand at
$24,594.23. which includes the $2613.75 raised at the book sale.

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REQUESTS AND ACTIONS: CLM REQUESTS, FOL GIFTS
ACTION: To allocate $1,200.00 for adult books. Motion - Charlotte, second - Jack. No objection. So ordered
ACTION: To allocate $200.00 from the Belasco Fund for children's books. Motion - Alan, second Jack. No
objection. So ordered
ACTION: To allocate $200.00 for Books On Tape. Motion - Pat, second - Rosalind. No objection. So ordered.
ACTION: To allocate $30.00 for videos. Motion - Alan, second - Rosalind. Tim objected. So ordered.
Ron further reported on a letter received from a Rodney Williams expressing his appreciation for the FOL
computers and Internet and requesting that there be furnished a new phone disc for the computers. Tim
explained that this material could be accessed via Internet through FOUR11.com. Ron will respond
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: According to the ByLaws each elected officer shall select a current member to
represent him/her on the Nominating Committee. The President shall designate one of the 5 to serve as
chairman. The committee shall present its slate to the President 3 weeks prior to the Annual Meeting.
(Wednesday, January 21, or Thursday, January 22) at 7:00 PM. No member of the Nominating Committee shall
be named to the slate.
OBJECTION TO PLAYBOY OFFERINGS AT BOOK SALE: The question of censorship arose, and the
matter was received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Bill Malone this meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM to the Annual General
Meeting and Election on January 21 or 22 at 7:00 PM (New President will choose day and time.)
Charle malane,
acting secy.