Annual election, $1,000 Huebscher gift and corporate matching

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Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
HB FOL MINUTES
January 28, 1999 Meeting
ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION
Board Members Present: Pres. Al Valdes, Charlotte Malone, Bill Malone, Toni
Empringham, Cathy McCurdy, John Hales, Tim Ferguson, Kathy Dunbabin, as well as Librarian
Ron Schneider.
Call to Order: Pres. Al Valdes at 7:02 pm.
Minutes: November 19, 1998 Minutes Approved as submitted (Motion-Charlotte Malone,
Second-Bill Malone).
Treasurer's Report: Balance on hand as of 12-31-98 $6443.87. 1997 Book Sales were$8166
for 3 sales and 1998 Book Sales were $6576 for 3 sales.. Treasurer's report submitted and
approved (Motion-Charlotte Malone, Second-Tim Ferguson).
OLD BUSINESS:
Reports: Bill Malone reported on the purchase of a new banner at a cost of $156.96. The
letters are larger and more visable.
Library Parking : Ron Schneider reported on the increase in parking problems due to
Manhattan Beach's library being closed and our library sharing staff and patrons.
"Best Sellers" Video Rental Program: Ron Schneider reported that he has not had an
opportunity to further stduy this issue and it was tabled to a future meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
NOMINATING COMMITTE REPORT AND ELECTION:
The nominating committee presented the following slate of officers:
Al Valdes, Pres. Charlotte Malone, V.P. Cathy McCurdy, Recording Sec.,
Kathy Dunbabin, Corresponding Sec., Bill Malone, Treasurer. Following
A request for nominations from the floor and hearing none the slate was
Unanimously approved.
Committee Chairs: Special Books--Toni Empringham;, Calif., Cook &
Childrens'--Betty Evans; Graphics--John Hales; Computer Consultant--Tom
Humbarger; Publicity--Jean Lombardo.
Corresponding Secretary report:
Kathy Dunbabin reported the donation of $1000. by patron Fred Huebscher for the purchase
of videos, software, magazines and newspapers.

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Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
She also reported on the matching Funds received from Allied Signal to match their employee,
Susan Fuchs $25.
County Librarian Report
New hours for combined Hermosa/Manhattan Library are as follows:
MTW I0AM to 8 PM Thurs. I0AM to 7PM Friday 12- 6PM Sat. I0AM to 5 PM
1999 Book Sale Dates: March 20th, July 17th and November 6th.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ST PADDY'S DAY PARADE: John Hales requested that we march in the St. Patricks Day
parade and that he and President Al would arange to make our "Float" and get members to
participate. It was agreed to by all present.
Items of Interest:
Toni Empringham reported on the short staffing problems at the Redondo Beach Library,
Having experienced a long wait on one of her recent visits.
John Hales reported on FOL member Gordan Evans who is recovering nicely from Open
Heart Surgery the previous week, as a matter of fact Betty had him doing the dishes when
He called.
PRESIDENT AL VALDES thanked all who worked hard this past year to make our FOL
A productive organization and looks forward to another good year.
Meeting Adjourned by Pres. Al Valdes at 7:30pm. to the meeting of March 25th
At 7:00 PM