Coming Up in 2010

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Murrieta

Public Library

Friends of the Murrieta Library

General Meeting Minutes

May 19. 2009

 President Art Razo called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.

 Board members in attendance:

Nancy Dixon, Becky Engle, La Verna Fuller,  Sandra Lucas, Jeanne Nelson, Maggie Pilotte, Art Razo, Julia Steedman; Absent: Carol Van Dorn.

 Treasurer in attendance:  Carol Carson

 Also in attendance:  Beth Jones and Elise Malkowski, Murrieta Library

President’s Message:  Art discussed the Farmers Market, where the Friends have had a booth on Saturdays.  Every Saturday is asking a lot of volunteers, so Art proposes that we schedule it for the 1^st and 3^rd Saturday of each month.  The outreach is important, the opportunity to communicate with the public that we have a library.  It is also a chance to share the goals and objectives of the Friends.  Art noted that he appreciates the list of people who have volunteered to staff the booth, and will be calling one week in advance to schedule volunteers.  The booth is open from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.  Heat has been an issue so bring a cooler of water if you will be working.

Art said that according to Loretta McKinney, the biggest issues for the public library right now are budget and reduced staffing.  The library needs volunteers to help shelve two hours a week.  It takes time to train volunteers to shelve, so involves a time commitment by the library.  Please let others know about this volunteer opportunity. 

Roberta Fokken provided information about the Child Spree event sponsored by JC Penney and the Salvation Army.  JC Penney and other community supporters donate money so that needy children can buy clothes for school. Volunteers donate time helping children shop, ensuring that they spend their money wisely, for three hours on August 1^st at the JC Penney store in the Temecula Mall.  If you give Roberta your name and phone number, someone will contact you.

Marsha reminded everyone that the Book Discussion Group holds a monthly book discussion.  She also has 17 tickets to the Old Globe Theater in San Diego for $27.00, and three tickets for Cyrano de Bergerac.  $56.00 includes tickets and the bus to see Cyrano.

Carol Carson, Art Razo and Maggie Pilotte attended a Friends of the Library conference in San Bernardino.  They got copies of a book, Branding for Success, on how nonprofits create logos.  Another book they purchased to share was How to Motivate Volunteers.  There are a lot of differences in Friends groups. One  group has 250 members, including 100 active members;  while another Friends group has only 6 to 10 members, and operates their bookstore on the honor system.

Minutes of prior meeting:   The minutes stand as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report:   Carol noted that very few checks have been bouncing, and some have recently been made good. 

                    $21,155.69

                    $15.00 Firemen’s BBQ

                    $50,000 in the Collection Development/Dottie Renon Funds

                    $85.00 membership renewals

                    $120.00 sales of history books

                    $165.00 Redlands bus trip

                    $8,173.50 combined Bookstore income

                    $3,104.48 Bookstore expenses

                    $5,069.02 net Bookstore income

                    $682.45 Internet income

                    $154.26 Internet expenses

Library Update:  Elise Malkowski and Beth Jones reported for the library.  The library lost another page, so they are down one more staff member.  Summer reading starts June 13, targeting readers ages 0-99.

The library has aprons for sale to raise funds, and Elilse modeled an “enhanced apron” with glitter.  These are available in navy or red, $25.00 for plain, and $50 for enhanced.

They thanked the Friends for ongoing support

Beth showed a PowerPoint of Friends sponsored events:

          Kids Club

          Wii games

          Creative Chocolate Creations

          Pop-up valentines

          Soap Making

          Science Wednesday

          Knitting Club

          Easter egg hunt

          Book Cover art contest

          Meet Samantha Tea Party (40 children attended!)

          Baby sitting classes (2 full classes, 24 on waiting list)

Membership: Sandra Lucas: No report

Programs:  Maggie Pilotte/Judy Bain

Corner Bookstore: Nancy Dixon—

Nancy reported $4,510 income, $3,065 expenses, for a $1,445 profit. 

The expansion project is moving rapidly, and the opening being put in.  Access should be possible June 1^st, when they can start setting things up.  They need materials donated, and will have an Adopt-a-Bookcase for $75.00 program, with an engraved plaque for donors. 

Bookends are on the wish list, and donors can choose how many pairs they wish to donate. 

Donors can sign up at the Corner Store, phone in, or give a check to Carol.

Bargain book bins are planned, and a new counter to sell gift items and holds. 

A new computer is also needed.

Town Square Bookstore: Maggie Pilotte

Maggie reported $3,663.35 income, $39.17 expenses, $3,624 net income, and $828.19 Internet sales.

They need volunteers during the upcoming vacation month of June. 

Event Coordinator—Carol Van Dorn (absent)  No report

Old Business: 

New Business: Pat Farmer presented information and a demonstration of the proposed website at www.murrietalibraryfriends.org.  Suggested information to include on the website:

Bookstore contact information

Internet catalog of books

Minutes of meetings will be available online

Upcoming events

The newsletter

ALTAFF Friends information

Link to the Murrieta Public Library

Membership information

Interactive membership form with PayPal payment information

Julia Steedman volunteered to help get this going, working with Pat Farmer.  They need input, so please email either of them. 

It will cost around $65 to pay for hosting the website, and $27 for the domain name, so around $85.00 per year in expenses.

This should be finalized by the September meeting.

Comments:  Would this replace the Friends page on the Murrieta City webpage?  Would Booknotes be only available online, instead of in print?  These are decisions that will have to be made as the website evolves.  It was suggested that print copies of the newsletter be available at the bookstores.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 am

Respectfully submitted,

Jeanne Nelson

Secretary Friends of the Murrieta Library 

FOML  P.O.Box 235 Murrieta, CA 92564

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