2008
The Etta Simpson Fund and Shared Books
On January 23 the Board confirmed its officers, with Diane Craig replacing Marci Hines as corresponding secretary. It ended Wednesday presales, set Saturday sales and approved a children's appearance by Oliver Chin. In February it accepted five paintings from Bob Barnes and approved $2,000 for each of its five funds. In May Robert Simpson gave $5,000 to establish the Etta Simpson memorial fund for general-interest books and audiovisual materials, and the Board appointed an investment committee. In August the Friends redistributed books to four County libraries: Hawthorne, Carson, Lawndale and A. C. Bilbrew. Library staff sent a Thanksgiving card of thanks in November. On November 19 the Board approved $3,000 for combined library needs and proposed officers for the January election.
Drawn from: Board confirms officers and ends Wednesday presales; Board accepts paintings and approves contributions to five funds; Board records the Etta Simpson memorial gift and investment committee; Friends redistribute books to four County libraries; Library staff thank the Friends at Thanksgiving; Board approves library requests and proposes the 2009 slate.
Summary written by Claude from this year's records, for review by the board. Read every year.
2008 at a glance
- Officers
- President Betty Ryan; Treasurer Carol Lawson; Recording secretary Barbara Ross (record of the year)
- Raised and spent
- Raised $30,143 and spent $13,645, including $7,327 for books, programs and equipment for the Library. Treasurer's report
- Held at year end
- $151,374: $34,557 in operating cash and $116,817 in named and invested funds.
- Dues received
- $2,810
From the Treasurer's reports, minutes and newsletters in this archive. The Exhibits chart every year together.
10 records from 2008
Photographs · Probably late 20th or early 21st century — broad visual estimateBook sale room with shoppers and a Friends of the Library sign
Lists and rosters · 2008Historical membership mailing list with levels and membership years
Minutes and agendas · January 23, 2008Board confirms officers and ends Wednesday presales
Minutes and agendas · February 20, 2008Board accepts paintings and approves contributions to five funds
Financial records · February 20, 2008Treasurer's February 2008 operating and fund report
Minutes and agendas · May 21, 2008Board records the Etta Simpson memorial gift and investment committee
Minutes and agendas · August 26, 2008Friends redistribute books to four County libraries
Letters and email · November 2008Library staff thank the Friends at Thanksgiving
Minutes and agendas · November 19, 2008Annotated agenda covers library requests and investment adviser move
Minutes and agendas · November 19, 2008Board approves library requests and proposes the 2009 slate