Minutes and agendas · March 20, 2019
Board meeting conditions Library trust funding on expenditure reports
Approves an initial $1,000, or 25 percent of the book budget, through the Library Donation Trust Fund for Baker and Taylor purchasing. Further installments require reports separating Friends-funded materials from County General Fund purchases. Also plans the sixtieth anniversary.
Names in this record: Naomi Valdes is Naoma Valdes.
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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
BOARD MEETING 20 MARCH 2019
President Howard Seeb brought Friends of Library Board Meeting to order at 2:30PM with 12 members present: Howard Seeb, George Ceman, Robert & Catherine Luthardt, Cathy Gazin, Marilyn Shaw, Betty Starr, Sue DeLaCamp, Toni Empringham, Pat Roberts and Don Rowe – regional manager of libraries – Don Rowe representing the Hermosa Beach Library for Sarah Mae Harper, who could not be present.
The minutes from November 2018 meeting were reviewed. Treasurer George Ceman motioned minutes be approved. Motion seconded and approved.
Treasurer George Ceman presented the financial report. Saturday sales are down – however, expenses are also down for now. Howie and George are authorized to sign FOL checks. The treasurer's report was approved.
Don Rowe, regional manager, reported on the programs proposed at the library – including baby/toddler, children, teen & adult programs. The baby/toddler story time is very popular.
Sue DeLaCamp, who maintains the Friends of Library operation, mentioned that Gabor Kossuth, who contributed greatly to the running of the FOL, recently, retired – and is missed. In the meantime, Sue has very efficiently picked up the chores needed to keep FOL functioning. The Saturday March 16 Book Sale was not good at all – mainly due to the St. Patrick's Day Parade held on the same day. Sue also mentioned that Naomi Valdes, who was very active in the community, had passed away.
Robert Luthardt commented on the great job Sue is doing. Also the addition of the Friday sales from 9-4PM is doing very well.
Betty Starr- website master reported on the FOL website – posting book sales and making website available on smart phones. It was also suggested to ask for email addresses on the mew membership and renewal applications.
Treasurer, George Ceman also commented on a generous donation that was made by Fred Huebescher to
FOL and unfortunately there is no address to send a thank you note.
Toni Empringham has extra newsletters. A new one will be printed in October. Post cards are printed with FOL hours and parking info. Our bookmarks with drawings from local schools' drawing contests are beautifully done with FOL book sale hours. President Howie made a very nice presentation of the awards at the Hermosa Beach City Council meeting.
Hermosa Beach Police Captain McKinnon has approved the FOL sign on the utility box on Pier Av. The Captain will be asked to also approve an additional sign on the utility box at the corner of the "greenbelt" and 11th St and must be approved by the city. Members agreed to participate in the city wide garage sale being held Mar. 30 from 9-12N.
Dorothy Yost reminded members this September is the FOL's 60th Anniversary and suggested a party celebrating the anniversary take place in conjunction with the Saturday September sale. Dorothy Yost, Marilyn Shaw & Don Rowe volunteered to be the committee to plant this event.
A lengthy discussion of purchasing books from Amazon versus Baker & Taylor was held. Baker & Taylor is more costly, however their cost include the processing of the labels, bar codes etc. that go into linking the books in the library system. Further discussion was held regarding the funds i.e.: donations, trust fund and county funds. George asked that Don have Sarah give a report next meeting with accounting of monies from Donation Trust Fund and County and types of books purchased from these funds.
Addendum per Treasurer, George Ceman: HB FOL will fund the HB Library DTF with 25% of the FOL library book budget ($1000) via check to enable purchasing through the Library's Baker & Taylor account (versus Amazon). As a condition for further incremental funding, the HB Library (Harper) will provide a report identifying the books and materials purchased with FOL funding versus those purchased with the
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LA County General Fund allocation for the HB Library in a timely manner and before the next quarterly funding installment is provided by the FOL.
Following this lengthy discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 3:45PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Patricia Roberts, Recording Secretary
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HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING 20 MARCH 2019 President Howard Seeb brought Friends of Library Board Meeting to order at 2:30PM with 12 members present: Howard Seeb, George Ceman, Robert & Catherine Luthardt, Cathy Gazin, Marilyn Shaw, Betty Starr, Sue DeLaCamp, Toni Empringham, Pat Roberts and Don Rowe - regional manager of libraries - Don Rowe representing the Hermosa Beach Library for Sarah Mae Harper, who could not be present. The minutes from November 2018 meeting were reviewed. Treasurer George Ceman motioned minutes be approved. Motion seconded and approved. Treasurer George Ceman presented the financial report. Saturday sales are down - however, expenses are also down for now. Howie and George are authorized to sign FOL checks. The treasurer's report was approved Don Rowe, regional manager, reported on the programs proposed at the library - including baby/toddler, children, teen & adult programs. The baby/toddler story time is very popular. Sue DeLaCamp, who maintains the Friends of Library operation, mentioned that Gabor Kossuth, who contributed greatly to the running of the FOL, recently, retired - and is missed. In the meantime, Sue has very efficiently picked up the chores needed to keep FOL functioning. The Saturday March 16 Book Sale was not good at all - mainly due to the St. Patrick's Day Parade held on the same day. Sue also mentioned that Naomi Valdes, who was very active in the community, had passed away. Robert Luthardt commented on the great job Sue is doing. Also the addition of the Friday sales from 9- 4PM is doing very well. Betty Starr- website master reported on the FOL website - posting book sales and making website available on smart phones. It was also suggested to ask for email addresses on the mew membership and renewal applications. Treasurer, George Ceman also commented on a generous donation that was made by Fred Huebescher to FOL and unfortunately there is no address to send a thank you note. Toni Empringham has extra newsletters. A new one will be printed in October. Post cards are printed with FOL hours and parking info. Our bookmarks with drawings from local schools' drawing contests are beautifully done with FOL book sale hours. President Howie made a very nice presentation of the awards at the Hermosa Beach City Council meeting. Hermosa Beach Police Captain McKinnon has approved the FOL sign on the utility box on Pier Av. The Captain will be asked to also approve an additional sign on the utility box at the corner of the "greenbelt" and 11"h St and must be approved by the city. Members agreed to participate in the city wide garage sale being held Mar. 30 from 9-12N Dorothy Yost reminded members this September is the FOL's 60th Anniversary and suggested a party celebrating the anniversary take place in conjunction with the Saturday September sale. Dorothy Yost, Marilyn Shaw & Don Rowe volunteered to be the committee to plant this event. A lengthy discussion of purchasing books from Amazon versus Baker & Taylor was held. Baker & Taylor is more costly, however their cost include the processing of the labels, bar codes etc. that go into linking the books in the library system. Further discussion was held regarding the funds i.e.: donations, trust fund and county funds. George asked that Don have Sarah give a report next meeting with accounting of monies from Donation Trust Fund and County and types of books purchased from these funds. Addendum per Treasurer, George Ceman: HB FOL will fund the HB Library DTF with 25% of the FOL library book budget ($1000) via check to enable purchasing through the Library's Baker & Taylor account (versus Amazon). As a condition for further incremental funding, the HB Library (Harper) will provide a report identifying the books and materials purchased with FOL funding versus those purchased with the
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LA County General Fund allocation for the HB Library in a timely manner and before the next quarterly funding installment is provided by the FOL. Following this lengthy discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 3:45PM Respectfully Submitted, Patricia Roberts, Recording Secretary