1969

Dorothy Olney and the Tenth Anniversary

Members elected Dorothy Olney president on January 29, 1969, the Friends' tenth anniversary year. They adopted the officer-attendance bylaw and planned a quarterly newsletter. Membership stood at 136 in January and 140 by May. The board planned a March 10 to 14 membership drive and an achievements sheet for the anniversary. The fifth writing and illustration contest named student winners, and their work went on display in May. On May 17, the Libations for the Library benefit at the Treadgold home grossed $434. It netted $297.41 after $136.59 in expenses. The Friends bought California Authors. Circulation of the California Collection rose. In December, the Flake-funded microfiche attachment arrived. The board approved a framed Wind Mill print and reference-book gifts. It also discontinued the Christmas party.

Drawn from: Annual meeting and officer election minutes — 1969; Board minutes — tenth anniversary and membership campaign; Board minutes — book acquisitions and May 17 benefit; Fifth writing and illustration contest results; Sixth Libations for the Library fundraiser; Board minutes — benefit proceeds and California Collection; Board minutes — microfiche attachment and library gifts.

Summary written by Claude from this year's records, for review by the board. Read every year.