GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF
July 31, 2008 SPECIAL MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 1:34PM. Present were Barney Laschever, Cathy Nygren, Henrietta Horvay, Diana Bernard, Jeff Johnson and Director Lynn Steinmayer. Suzanne Mazzarelli was excused.
Henrietta made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 17 meeting. It was seconded by Barney.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Barney suggested that next year we have a board/staff picnic and then expand it to invite other librarians. Lynn will check with Dale to see if we would have to pay a rental fee for Camp Coch. He also suggested a 24 hour reading of Huck Finn as a fund raiser for the Mark Twain House. Henrietta moved to approve this suggestion. Diana seconded it.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Attached. Lynn has moved the periodical rack and replaced some unpopular magazines with others. Henrietta suggested that a notice be placed in a conspicuous spot to advise patrons of the changes.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Jeff advised us that the Endowment Fund was slightly increased as of 6/30/08. Civic Family Services donated $500 for the summer reading program.
COMMITTEES: The Long Range Planning Committee’s minutes of July 8 were presented. A full report regarding the recent survey will be available at the August meeting. Cathy suggested that a “New Resident” packet be left at the Post Office. Woodridge Lake and the school were also thought to be good pick-up points
A Program Committee discussion was held re movie night. Lynn will check the rules for the need for permits if no fees are charged. The July 25th Music Night was a success with about 80 attending.
OLD BUSINESS: The Writing Contest needs more publicity. Lynn will contact the newspapers. Henrietta said the deadline has to be publicized. Lynn suggested that, next year, the fliers be distributed in May/early June. She will request a $100 gift from Torrington Savings Bank for the 2nd place winner.
Since this was a Special Meeting, no New Business was discussed.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine A. Nygren
Secretary
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