1995

A Wine Tasting Funds Library Computers

Tim Ferguson succeeded Al Valdes as president on January 19. Members considered a health reference center and CD-ROM technology, and they withheld California Collection funds pending clarification of ownership. In March they visited a school technology center, saw educational CD-ROMs and raised general dues effective in 1996. In June the board approved up to $6,000 in concept for a networked computer system, subject to conditions, and discussed working with Kiwanis on a wine tasting. In September the H.B. Library Fund held $10,280.09 and the Belasco fund $19,235.37. In October the Friends authorized another $5,000 from General for a six-month CD, and the Woman's Club gave $1,000 toward a city library independent of County decisions. In December members reported the wine tasting had raised $5,873 toward two PCs, a printer and networking software.

Drawn from: Tim Ferguson elected president and California Collection funding held; Board visits school technology center and raises dues; Board plans two networked computers and a wine tasting; Board approves computer purchase and reports reserve balances; Woman’s Club gives $1,000 toward city library independence; Wine tasting and computer installation reported.

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