Minutes and agendas · January 23, 2013
Board meeting adopts 2013 budget
Approves the prior year report and 2013 budget, reports $15,475 operating balance, discusses price changes and Library requests. The librarian's separate request distinguishes amounts authorized from amounts used.
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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 2013
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Seeb, B. Luthardt, C. Lawson, T. Empringham, M. Shaw, E. Brown, G. Miller, G. Kossuth, D. Craig
Secretary's report of Nov. 14, 2012 was approved.
Treasurer's report year end 2012 was approved. Operating balance as of 12/31/12, $15,475.00. Budget accepted for 2013.
Bookstore: We continue to donate excess books to other libraries. Approximately $300 was taken in on Saturday, January 19, our first Saturday book sale of the new year. So far, no major complaints have been noted with our new price increase.
The Library: Elmita Brown, Library Manager, has requested our support on the book budget children and adult programming. Last year we gave the following assistance: book fund $6,500, summer reading $1825, and adult programming $300. A total of $8,625. This year she is requesting $7,500 (due to an increase in prices of library items, $ 1825 for summer reading and $300 adult programming. A total of $9625. No decision was made at this time.
Internet Sales: A question was asked regarding the books Josh takes. In the past, he used to return all books that were not eventually sold on the internet. We have stopped getting any of those books back. It was decided to ask Josh next time he comes in exactly where the books go.
Membership: Down a little except for old patrons that pay each year. We all agreed we need some ideas to get more members to join and also let public know the bookstore is here.
Bookmarks: This year, 2013, they are blue and they are all printed.
Newsletter: Postcards with 2013 Sat. sales dates were mailed in Jan. Next newsletter will be mailed the beginning of March. Any items to be included, please notify Toni by last week in February.
Old Business: No new word on when the move will take place. A suggestion to put in a free ad to "Patch" was discussed.
New Business: It was decided that no new volunteers are needed at this time. We all agreed we need ideas to get more members to join and also let public know the bookstore is here. Howie mentioned contacting the woman who does web site for nonprofit organizations. He and Carol will look for her email and respond. New DVD rental price of $1.50 per night is in effect as of 1-1-13. Membership flyers could be put in book bags as customers purchase books. Howard will work on a sheet telling what FOL does and possibly have a membership form at the bottom.
Meeting adjourned at 2:55pm.
Respectfully Submitted, D. Craig, Recording Secretary
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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 2013 MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Seeb, B. Luthardt, C. Lawson, T. Empringham, M. Shaw, E. Brown, G. Miller, G. Kossuth, D. Craig Secretary's report of Nov. 14, 2012 was approved. Treasurer's report year end 2012 was approved. Operating balance as of 12/31/12, $15,475.00. Budget accepted for 2013. Bookstore: We continue to donate excess books to other libraries. Approximately $300 was taken in on Saturday, January 19, our first Saturday book sale of the new year. So far, no major complaints have been noted with our new price increase. The Library: Elmita Brown, Library Manager, has requested our support on the book budget children and adult programming. Last year we gave the following assistance: book fund $6,500, summer reading $1825, and adult programming $300. A total of $8,625. This year she is requesting $7,500 (due to an increase in prices of library items, $ 1825 for summer reading and $300 adult programming. A total of $9625. No decision was made at this time. Internet Sales: A question was asked regarding the books Josh takes. In the past, he used to return all books that were not eventually sold on the internet. We have stopped getting any of those books back. It was decided to ask Josh next time he comes in exactly where the books go. Membership: Down a little except for old patrons that pay each year. We all agreed we need some ideas to get more members to join and also let public know the bookstore is here. Bookmarks: This year, 2013, they are blue and they are all printed. Newsletter: Postcards with 2013 Sat. sales dates were mailed in Jan. Next newsletter will be mailed the beginning of March. Any items to be included, please notify Toni by last week in February. Old Business: No new word on when the move will take place. A suggestion to put in a free ad to "Patch" was discussed. New Business: It was decided that no new volunteers are needed at this time. We all agreed we need ideas to get more members to join and also let public know the bookstore is here. Howie mentioned contacting the woman who does web site for nonprofit organizations. He and Carol will look for her email and respond. New DVD rental price of $1.50 per night is in effect as of 1-1-13. Membership flyers could be put in book bags as customers purchase books. Howard will work on a sheet telling what FOL does and possibly have a membership form at the bottom. Meeting adjourned at 2:55pm. Respectfully Submitted, D. Craig, Recording Secretary