(as submitted)
Members present: Koko Smith, Miriam Dunbar, Anne Benson, Tulli Kerstetter, Laurie Webster, Amy Welden, Silvia Fleitz
1. Call to order 4:03 PM
2. Minutes from June meeting as emailed. Miriam moved to accept the minutes and Koko seconded. All approved.
3. Guest requests — none
4. Proxy/e-mail votes — none
5. Correspondence — none
6. Financial report – Laurie reported $4223.49 in savings. Additions to balance came from a Leonard Gallagher donation, one membership, Englehart prints and cards sold, $291 proceeds from Jersey Jim auction, and $48 in-library book sales. Outlays were as follows: renewal of Friends’ PO box for one year, and a $2874 bill for paving the library parking lot. Ending balance in checking is $6404.81, with a total balance of $10,628.30. It was pointed out that the $291 listed on the report was incorrectly attributed to Englehart Paypal receipts. Laurie will amend the report to reflect the Jersey Jim proceeds were $291. Miriam reported that the Library Board appreciates Friends’ payment of the parking lot upgrade and outdoor classroom. Miriam will act as liaison to the library board and report to the board of Friends’ activities. Silvia moved to approve the corrected financial report, and Koko seconded. All approved.
7. Library Director’s report – Lee, being on holiday, did not furnish a report to Anne. Miriam reported on the Library Board’s discussion concerning hiring a part-time Spanish speaker to help with storytime for kids, among other duties. Lee will also be budgeting for a grant writer. Midge has taken over adult programming.
8. Old business
Jersey Jim Auction recap — $291 was donated to Friends, after Paypal fee
Thank you note to Jersey Jim Foundation for donating one night to the Friends. Anne asked Koko to write this note and she agreed to do so.
Mancos Days Book Sale
Book Sorting and Current Stock – Miriam reported that she has gotten all the books sorted, and the Zircon is full. The library will not accept new donations for the time being.
Also sending books to Canon City Prison after our book sale. Everyone was wondering if the prison inmates who will receive the books are male or female. Anne agreed to find out.
Pricing ;-) Keeping double bags at $8. All agreed to keep the pricing as Anne has listed on the flyers, even though the Board had agreed last month to $7 for the larger grocery bags.
Promotion – Flyers, E-mails, KSJD, Sandwich boards. Miriam volunteered to put out sandwich boards, one near Zuma and one near the bridge to the library. Silvia will do flyers (30) Half sheets will be made up by Anne (20) to leave at the library front desk. Masks will be suggested to be worn for the unvaccinated during the sale. KSJD and the Chamber will be notified by Silvia.
Volunteers – Duties, Hours, Sign-up sheet. Anne is printing up new signup sheets with input from Silvia.
Presale/social – Hours, Treats — Anne will check out cutlery, ice cream. Koko volunteered to provide music. Setup for the sale was agreed to take place 11-3 on Thursday, the 22nd, with the social for members 5-7. Amy will set up for the social. Amy suggested purchasing ice cream from Green Table and will inquire as to whether they would offer a discount for three quarts. Tulli volunteered to pick up the ice cream and the flowers. Motion for spending up to $80 for ice cream and flowers was made by Miriam and seconded by Amy. All approved. Laurie will leave $100 in the cash box with Lee in the usual spot (bottom drawer). Membership forms and list will be made available by Amy.
9. New business
Book donation to Canon City prison library – see above.
10. Adjourn at 4:57 pm
Next meeting: August 2, 2021