Board manages a large book donation and revises sales

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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date: October 24, 2007
Board Members Present: Betty Ryan, Naoma Valdes, Carol Lawson,
Gillian Miller and Gabor Kossuth. Also present: Bob Luthardt,
Marilyn Shaw and Barbara Ross.
President Betty Ryan called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
at the Bard Street Warehouse.
MINUTES: of the July 19, 2007 meeting of the Board of Directors
were approved as submitted upon a motion by Carol and seconded by Marilyn.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Carol presented the Treasurer's Report for the
period ending October 24, 2007. The balance on hand was $15,740.80.
The report was approved as submitted upon a motion by Naoma
seconded by Marilyn.
INTERIM BOOK SALES/WAREHOUSE SALES: 550 boxes of books were donated.
Gillian and Gabor picked them up and deposited them into storage. There was general discussion as to whether we need some extra help
in moving boxes, and whether an assistant should be hired. It was
agreed that he would be paid $10 an hour and would work on an as- needed basis. Gabor suggested we get a smaller storage unit. Betty
moved that we continue to pay the rent on one storage unit for as
long as it is needed. The Board should be aware that over 100 work
hours were involved in transporting books.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: The Hermosa Beach Library's Elmita Brown
presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Hermosa Beach Friends
of the Library at a recent City Council meeting. President Betty
Ryan accepted the certificate and used this opportunity to publicize
our upcoming book sale.
LIBRARY REQUESTS: Carolyn Reed has requested funds to purchase a new
five-rack, five-tier paperback spinner. The discounted price for this
is $525. Ut would hold 100 books. Ms. Reed also requested funds for
basic health and cleaning supplies, such as washable tablecloths to
aid in cleaning up after messy crafts. Gabor moved that we buy the
spinner and donate $200 for cleaning supplies as well. Gillian
seconded the motion.
PUBLICITY: Our Publicity Chairman's work with the local news media
resultedin good articles which brought waves of book lovers and gift
seekers to our last two sales. Neighborhood Watch also ran a notice
of the sales.
ACQUIRING A NEW BANNER: It was discussed as to whether we should acquire
a new banner for the front of the warehouse to help advertise our sales.
Gabor offered to contact a print shop and learn the cost of having such
a banner made.

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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date: October 24, 2007
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MEMBERSHIP PARTY: It was proposed that we have a party for the
members of the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library in lieu of
Wednesday night sales. Betty volunteered to host such a party
at her home at 588 20th Street, Hermosa Beach. Betty suggested
the date of February 23rd, 2008, and the time of the party from
three to six p.m. This was agreed.
HOLIDAY SALE: There will be a special holiday book sale on Saturday,
December I, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It will be held at
the Bard Street warehouse, and everyone is welcome. Members will
be allowed tp shop from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., and the general public
from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m.
2008 BOOK SALES: Next year's book sales will be held on February 16, May 17, August 16 and November 15, 2008. The hours will be from
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for members, and from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
for the public.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. to the next meeting of the
Board of Directors on January 23,2008, at four p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Barbara Ross, Recording Secretary.