Library Foundation Continues To Work on Improving Library

The Ainsworth Library Foundation Board held their quarterly meeting on February 26, 2014 at the Ainsworth Public Library.  President Kara Welch called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.  Roll call showed six members present.  They included Wendy Allen, Marsha Fuchs, Navonne Haake, Mark Kovar, Deanna Taylor, and Kara  Welch.  Member Richard Albrecht was  absent.  Library  Director, Gail Irwin, was also present for the meeting.         

The minutes were read and approved.  Wendy Allen presented the treasurer’s report and it was approved.  There were no bills to pay at this time. The Gift Transaction List from November 2013 to February 12,  2014 was presented.  Donations  were received from Mr. and Mrs. Jim Adkisson and Mrs. Shirley West.  Mrs. Elaine Duden gave a gift in honor of Dr. Evan Evans and Mrs. Kim Evans.  The Ainsworth Board of Education and the staff at the Ainsworth Community Schools gave a gift in memory of Mr. Raymond Peterson.  A memorial was received in memory of Mr. Kenneth L. Fegley and Mrs. Berdena Fegley from Mrs. Sharon Fegley Deutsch, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Foley, Mrs. Carol Woods, Ms. Nancy Howe, Mrs. Gertrude Shade, Mrs. Mariel Fegley, Mrs. Brad Fegley and Family, Mrs. Cathy Doke and Family, Mr. Kevin Deutsch and Family, Mrs. Kristina Werner and Family, Mrs. Melissa Brabec and Family, and Mrs. and Mrs. Michael Deutsch.  Memorials in memory of Mrs. Bessie Poore was given by Mrs. Glenna Abbott and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irwin.  Gifts in memory of Mrs. Opal Irwin were received from Mrs. Glenna Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Broekemeier, Mrs. Helen Irwin, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irwin.  The Board expressed  appreciation for each and every gift.         

Updates were given on Phase Two of Library Improvements.  It was noted that the new library automation  system was installed in January.  The card catalog is now available on-line 24-7 by way of our website.  The  teen area was discussed.   The selection on furnishings has been  narrowed down and will be finalized very soon.  Discussion was held on the possibility of  painting  the main part of  the library to match the addition color.  Director will check  to see what it would cost to paint that and how soon it could be done.

An update was given on the author visit of  Cowgirl Peg to our library on January 21st.     This author came to us from Texas by way of a  grant from the Meridian Library System.  We had 18 people present for the presentation and the book signing.  The author gave away to two books to several  children that were here that evening.  Photos from the event were shared with the board.  Laurie Goodloe had decorated the fireplace area with a saddle and a western flare.  Deanna Taylor also shared some of her special items that night on the fireplace which really added to the event.  Thanks  were given to the people that provided food.  Deanna  Taylor made cut out cookies in the shape of cowboy hats, boots, horses etc.  Carolyn Schipporiet  brought nuts, crackers, meat, and cheese.

Information on the income tax form for 2013 was shared.  Wendy Allen is in the process of completing the forms and getting them filed with the government.        

Information was shared on library foundation staff, board  members, and volunteers to participate in the United for Libraries electronic discussion group focused on topics of interest to library  foundations.  This is a free form to discuss topics such as fundraising, event planning, capital campaigns, planned giving, effective meetings, and board recruitment.          

Fundraising was discussed.    A review was given on the Book Basket Auction held on Nov. 23rd.  We raised a total of $1,356.  It was decided to try to hold a Garden Walk  this summer.  A         date of July 19th was thought to work the best.  Different  yards as possible places to visit were discussed.   Blind Date with a Book”  was discussed as another possible fundraiser in the future.     

The next meeting date and time was set for  May 22nd  at 8 p.m.  Since there was no future business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at  6 p.m.

    

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