03.04 August 17, 2004 Library Board Minutes

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Pequot Lakes Library Board Minutes Tuesday, August 17, 2004 �rhe monthly meeting of the Pequot Lakes Library Board was held on Tuesday, August, 17, 2004 at the Pequot Lakes Library. Those present: Dave Sjoblad, Lydia Loven, Sue Lenzen, Claire Nagel, Nancy Adams, Dave Anderson, Shari Wilson, and guests: Cathy Malecha and Arlene Rosemore. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 and the Minutes were accepted as read. Dave Anderson presented the Treasurer's Report, also accepted as read. Discussion was held concerning the status of Friends of the Library. Nancy Adams outlined the program to the Board. The Board asked Nancy to set-up this organization as to a Mission Statement of the group along with lists of projects, budget, responsibilites, etc. It was decided by the Board to give this group a percentage of the monies taken in for their projects. Nancy will report back to the Board with more from this group as it becomes organized. Nancy Adams gave a report on the Volunteer Services. From 6/29104 - 7127104, 958 volunteer hours have been recorded with 157 volunteers donating their time. From 713/04 - 7127/04, the library has recorded 648 patrons using the library which averages out to be 31 patrons a day. Nancy is in need of more typists to volunteer. Shari Wilson updated the artists schedule with the Board. Discussion was held as to keeping the artists work up longer than one month. It was decided to extend the monthly exhibits to a 2 month showing. Discussion was held concerning keeping the Library open on September 17th to accomodate the Sjodin family after the dedication of the garden to showcase Dru's artwork to friends and family. It was agreed by the Board to extend the hours for this one event. Claire Nagel discussed the upcoming article for the library. Dave Sjoblad will contact the Echo to have them do an article about the new Library. Lydia Loven updated the Board on the Saturday Storytime at the Library. She will continue to recruit volunteers. Cathy Malecha discussed the upcoming Craft Fair. Dave Sjoblad will contact Mary Etta Durham for the pies, there will be a book signing by Harry Olson, and sweatshirts for sale at our booth. Discussion was held to have another Book Sale over the Labor Day Weekend. The Library will schedule another sale for Friday, September 3, and Saturday, September 4 at the City Hall Garages. Arlene Rosemore addressed the Board as to a future fundraising event. She would like to donate a Harry Potter quilt to raffle off. Upon further discussion, she agreed to a Quilt Showing possibly at the new school as a Library Event. Sue Lenzen agreed to spearhead this project and report back to the Board. Dave Anderson reported on the Pledge Drive insert for the newspaper. It was decided by the Board to forego this project due to the high cost involved. Motion was made to adjourn the meeting, all ayes, motion passed.