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Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
HB FOL MINUTES
November 19, 1998 Meeting
Board Members Present: Pres. Al Valdes, Charlotte Malone, Bill Malone, Toni
Empringham, Cathy McCurdy, Jean Lombardo, as well as Librarian Ron Schneider.
Call to Order: Pres. Al Valdes at 7:05pm.
Minutes: July 23, 1998 Minutes Approved as corrected (Motion-Cathy McCurdy, Second-Al
Valdes).
Treasurer's Report: Balance on hand as of 11-19-98 $8,069.98. Proceeds from November
Book Sale ($1,925.30) are designated for the Belasco Fund. Treasurer's report submitted and
approved (Motion-Cathy McCurdy, Second-Al Valdes).
OLD BUSINESS:
Reports: Charlotte Malone reported on the Book Sale. Profits were $1.925.30. Discussion
was held relative to the number of book sales held on the same date as ours, as well as the
need to review our pricing of new, hard cover fiction, as these did not sell as well as in the
past.
Windows 98: As previously authorized, Y2K compatible software has been purchased and
installed on one computer.
Library Parking Restriction Signs: The signs have been installed and seem to be
satisfactorily controlling the parking as hoped. A thank-you note was sent to the City.
"T-Shirts": Charlotte Malone requested pricing for purchase of new FOL T-Shirts from
Pacific Screenprint. A quotation has not yet been received. It was stressed, "If this project is
approved, its success will be dependent upon full support from all members".
"Best Sellers" Video Rental Program: Ron Schneider was asked to review the County's
policy on charging for video film rentals. Ron reported visiting the Marina del Rey County
Library, which charges $1.00 per day or each film, and their monthly rental income is averaging
between $800 to $1,000. They keep a separate money box and sign-out cards. This is a
smaller branch than ours, but they have a larger circulation. Ron commented on our limited
space and staffing to take on this added responsibility. A motion was made to table this item to
the next board meeting when more information is available. (Motion-Charlotte Malone,
Second-Al Valdes).
NEW BUSINESS:
County Librarian Report and requests:
The following requests for funding were approved: (Motion-Charlotte Malone, Second-Al
Valdes).
$100.00 for Videos and $200.00 for CD's
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Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
$1,000 for Books
$300.00 for Juvenile Books (Belasco Fund)
$300.00 for Books on Tape
1999 Book Sale Dates: March 20th, July 17th and November 6th. A discussion ensued
relative to the merits of participating in a book sale during the Memorial Day Fiesta de las Artes
if it is moved to Valley Drive. This matter was tabled until the decision is known relative to the
relocation of the Fiesta.
New Sale Banner: Purchase of new banner was approved. (Motion-Charlotte Malone,
Second-Cathy McCurdy).
Nominating Committee for Election of 1999 Officers: A nominating committe is to be
formed by each elected officer appointing a representative. The President will appoint one (1)
of the representatives as Chairman. The Committee is to present its slate of officers to the
President three (3) weeks prior to the Annual Meeting to be held on January 21, 1999,
OTHER BUSINESS:
Cable Advertisement: Pres. Al Valdes will run an ad on Century Cable requesting magazine
subscriptions donations and the need for volunteers to work our book sales. Cathy McCurdy
will contact Jerry Compton to solicit Kiwanis Circle "K" volunteers.
Meeting Adjourned by Pres. Al Valdes at 7:35pm.
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