Board meeting elects 2014 officers and discusses member recognition

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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Members Present: Howard Seeb, Gillian Miller, Gabor Kossuth, Marilyn Shaw, Dorothy Yost, Carol
Lawson, Toni Empringham, , Bob Luthardt, George Ceman, and Diane Craig. Also Present Elmita Brown,
County Library Manager.
The meeting was called to order by Howard Seeb at 2pm. Minutes were amended to show $600 is cost
of the newsletter once a year. Also, Toni had volunteered to write up ideas of how we could
acknowledge membership.
Librarian's Report: Elmita requested 10 gift cards for design winners of bookmarks at $20 each. Possibly
purchased through Amazon or Barnes and Noble. George volunteered to take care of it. Bob, our new
President for 2014, will need to give a short speech to the City Council on Bookmark Recognition Night,
Jan.28, 2014, 7pm.
Treasurer's Report: Highlights: Revenues consistent for first three quarters (net of donations of 1 Qtr.
$5000 and 2d Qtr $1000). Revenues exceeded expenses by a comfortable margin. Membership
revenue below plan through 3d Qtr. Expenses still below 2013 projections (based on budget). For
more detailed description, see attached. George suggested we invest some of the money from the
Gazin and Belasco Funds and will check with a broker. Results to be discussed at next board meeting
Book Store: Gabor reported donations are not quality books at this time. Continually donating to other
libraries.
Newsletter: It was brought up that ten responses to the newsletter probably covers the cost of the
newsletter. The newsletter also is posted at the library. Toni is happy to write only 3 instead of 4 a year.
Old Business: The anticipated move of bookstore is proceeding slowly. Roof bids are not done yet. FOL
has offered to buy sky lights (at least 3) when the new roof goes in. At present, the city is working on
the wiring.
Web Page: Dorothy contacted a man who volunteered to set up a domain and website for $500. This
would eliminate the cost of postcards and postage to mail those cards. The negative side would be to
maintain the website and cost each year. Toni thought it would not eliminate the newsletter. Dorothy
volunteered to find out how much it would cost to maintain website per year. Howard volunteered to
set up a Facebook page.
Toni suggested postcards could be sent out as a way to acknowledge membership contributions. Both
sides of the card could be used for various items including upcoming book sale dates. The cost of
printing cards would be $50-$50 depending on quantity.
Gillian wants to eliminate the March Saturday sale because of a conflict with the parade on St. Patrick's
day. No vote was taken.

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Howard mentioned that Don Knabe's office wants to know what FOL is spending the $1000 donation on.
It will be used for the moving bookstore expenses.
Gabor wants to order new book marks. All were in favor. Dorothy has name tags for all volunteers to
wear whenever working at the bookstore.
Elections: The following were elected for next year's officers:
FOL President: Bob Luthardt
Vice-President: Dorothy Yost
Secretary: Diane Craig
Treasurer: George Ceman
Assistant Treasurer (Membership): Carol Lawson
All members present expressed gratitude to Howard Seeb for leadership as FOL President, 2013.
Meeting was adjourned at 3:05pm
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Craig, Recording Secretary