GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
October 20, 2009
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2:43 P.M. by President Barnett Laschever.
PRESENT: Jeff Johnson, Lynn Steinmayer, Henrietta Horvay, Barnett Laschever, and Cathy Nygren.
Excused: Pat Reilly and Diana Bernard
SECRETARY’S MINUTES: Minutes amended to state that Goshen Fair gross $4,000. profit not $4,00. Motion to accept minutes of September 15, 2009 as amended by Cathy Nygren seconded by Jeff Johnson. Motion passed by all present.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Barney spoke about the Astronomy Club. Lynn stated that Robert Goldberg will get back to her tomorrow about being able to do the program. Barney stated that the astronomy club should be called the “Asaph Hall Astronomy Club” since Asaph Hall was the discover of the moons of Mars. Barony will call Terry Hall and inform him of the club. Lynn inform the members that she contacted Kevin Manning from the CLC performers list about a presentation on Astronomy. He was highly recommended by members of CLC. He is from Long Island. His fee is $300 plus mileage ($50). The program will be November 10, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. He will have a power point presentation on constellations, telescope and other items. Motion make by Jeff Johnson and
seconded by Cathy Nygren to have the program in the evening. Motion passed by all present.
Barney asked about the books for the military. Henrietta stated at the present time there are two members active from Goshen. She will get their addresses and reading preference.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Lynn Steinmayer reviewed her report (attached). Discussion followed: Attendance of children at the various programs.
TREASURER REPORT: Jeff Johnson submitted his report for the month.(attached). Jeff discussed the various accounts. He stated that Lynn should purchase the stacked chairs from the capital non-recurring account. Directors reviewed the monthly library accounts.
OLD BUSINESS: Jeff Johnson brought in his KINDLE and showed the members how it is used. You are able to download books and read them via the “KINDLE”.
NEW BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M. Motion made by Cathy Nygren and seconded by Henrietta Horvay. Motion passed by all present.
Respectfully submitted,
Henrietta C. Horvay
Secretary
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