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Review of the Agenda: There were no additions.
Secretarys Report: The minutes were approved. Thank you cards from Ron Remington and Sally Smith were read.
Financial Report: Mark reported that the last expense was $10.33 for supplies. The new balance is $1314.91.
Programming Report: Dawn has found people to help with the summer programming. Diane Shoberg and librarian Janis have also offered to help. Regrettably Dawn informed us that due to family obligations and other community commitments she would not be able to continue as programming advisor.
Art Committee: Karen reported that the art teachers have been wonderful in helping with the art poster contest promoting the summer reading program. Artwork should be 2-dimensional, any medium and no larger than 16x20 inches. The posters will be judged in 3 age groups, Pre K- Grade 3,
Grade 4 - Grade 7 and Grade 8 - Grade 12. Friends of the Library will give $25 to the winner in each age group. Judges will be Carol Belfour and Charlene Schaefer. Art is due by May 23rd. Winners will be notified before school is out. Artwork will be framed and hung in the Library.
Librarians Report: (January-March) Sandy reported that 55 people attended the 3 story times. 25 people volunteered 160 hours. She has visited Benedix elementary and read 2 books to a third grade class and has proctored 2 college exams online. The Annandale Improvement Club donated $223 for a new computer monitor. She has read books by Randy Wayne White, Ed McBain, Carl Hiaasen, Alexander Smith McCall, Jeanne M. Dams, Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, Laurie R. King, Christopher Paolini, Michael McGarrity, Guy Vandernaeghe and Jon Fasman.
Friends of the Library Report: Bonnie reported the book sale would be on Saturday, July 5, from 8-5 in the community room. Books may be brought in June. A free program featuring Stan Tekiela, speaking on loons, will be June 4 at 7pm in the community room. He will have books to autograph. 36 tickets have been sold so far for the May author program. Dean Cheney has made flyers for both programs.
Publicity Committee: Cindy has put quarter page ad in the Advocate on future events and will contact other newspapers.
New Business:
Cindy and Joan attended the March PLA conference in Minneapolis. Cindy spoke on lobbying. There were lots of exhibits with great giveaways. Joan reported that over 20 people attended from GRRL and noted to send someone to another PLA conference in the future.
New candidates for the Board will be needed in September.
The next meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at 4 pm. MSP (Julie O., Joelle) to adjourn.
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Sedey, Secretary