Spring sale canceled and children's summer reading funded

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Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
HB FOL MINUTES
March 25, 1999 Meeting
Board Members Present: Pres. Al Valdes, Charlotte Malone, Bill Malone, Cathy McCurdy,
John Hales, Betty Evans, Kathy Dunbabin, as well as Dick McCurdy, Jack Belasco & Librarian
Nina Peters.
Call to Order: Pres. Al Valdes at 7:00 pm.
Minutes: January 28, 1999 Minutes Approved with the correction that Gordan Evans had
Carotid Artery Surgery and not heart surgery (Motion-Charlotte Malone, Second-Bill Malone).
Treasurer's Report: Balance on hand as of 3-01-99 $5669.64. DUES ARE DUE!!! Balance of
report will be submitted by mail with the minutes, following the Book Sale, which was delayed
by rain. Treasurer's report submitted and approved (Motion-Charlotte Malone, Second-Cathy
McCurdy).
OLD BUSINESS:
Reports: St Patrick's Day Parade Float builders, John Hales and Al Valdes reported on the fun
had and great response by the Parade goers to our "Float". I believe someone said something
about it being awarded the "Smallest Float Award" with the most enthusiasm.
Library Parking : Betty Evans brought this issue up again, as it continues to be a problem.
President Al will write a letter to the City.
"Best Sellers" Video Rental Program: Ron Schneider will report at our next meeting that
he is working on this program. He was not able to attend this meeting.
BOOK SALE: Canceled due to Rain. Future Sales may be held in City Council Chambers
and Foyer if we experience this anomaly again.
NEW BUSINESS:
County Librarian Report: Nina Peters requested on behalf of Ron the following:
$1000 for the Children's Summer Reading program and $200 for Children's Books-Motion
Charlotte Malone, Second-Jack Belasco to be paid out of the Belasco Fund. Approved. $1000
was requested for the purchase of new books from the General Fund. Motion-Bill Malone,
Second-Charlotte Malone. Approved
A request for funds for 2 new Keyboards, Ram and a Modem was also solicited.
Motion-Charlotte Malone, Second-Kathy Dunbabin to have Dick McCurdy purchase the above
at a cost not to exceed $400. Approved.
BROADENING PARTICIPATION IN THE FOL:

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Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
President Al Valdez solicited ideas for having a "Social Event" to spark interest in getting more
participation by our FOL members and getting others to join. At the suggestion of Dick
McCurdy, Al Valdes and Jack Belasco will be pursuing holding an event at "Ein Stein's
Restaurant" with a guest Author of some distinction. If anyone reading this has contacts for an
Author, please contact our President!! August is the suggested time-frame.
It was also suggested that we have an FOL Board member make a presentation at the
Children's Reading programs, to let them know who we are, our contributions to the
Children's programs and solicit membership.
1999 Book Sale Dates: July 17th and November 6th.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Betty Evans presented an Autographed copy of new book by Author Charles Hillinger--Channel
Islands; The donation was graciously accepted by Nina Peters on behalf of the Library.
Items of Interest:
Meeting Adjourned by Pres. Al Valdes at 7:42pm. to the meeting of July 22nd At 7:00 PM
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