1984

Memorials for Dorothy Howard and Leonard Wibberley

The Friends held their spring sale on March 24, and by March 28 the treasury held $1,310.99. Dorothy Howard, who had hosted Libations in her garden, died on Palm Sunday, and the June 23 sale honored her. The board authorized a $750 gift to the library. On June 27 it appointed Courtney Harris secretary and discussed memorials for Howard and Leonard Wibberley. Betty Ryan hosted Libations at the Ryan home on August 11, and children took part in summer reading. The September 15 sale took in $593.90, including memberships. On November 17, the first anniversary of the author's death, the Friends dedicated a portrait of Leonard Wibberley, and members of his family attended. That fall the Friends also announced a December 15 sale for the Belasco memorial fund and distributed material on Proposition 36, on the November 6 ballot.

Drawn from: Treasurer's report — March 28, 1984; Newsletter — June 1984; Board minutes — June 27, 1984; Newsletter — fall 1984; Board working notes — September 19; Newsletter — Wibberley dedication and December sale; Wibberley memorial portrait ceremony photograph.

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

1984 at a glance

Officers: President Steve Izant; Treasurer Bill Malone; Recording secretary Curtney Harris (record of the year)
Raised and spent: Raised $3,027 and spent $2,080, including $1,951 for books, programs and equipment for the Library. Treasurer's report
Held at year end: $9,433: $1,420 in operating cash and $8,013 in named and invested funds.
Dues received: $297

From the Treasurer's reports, minutes and newsletters in this archive. The Exhibits chart every year together.