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Friends of the Rising Sun
Library
Post Office Box 36
Rising Sun, Maryland 21911
Minutes of January
14, 2008 Board Meeting
1. The meeting was called to order by
President Barbara Dickson at 8:05 p.m. Those in attendance were Barbara
Dickson, Marilyn O’Connell, RuthAnn Lander, Fred Bergold, Tony Mattern,
Carol Starzmann, Helena A. Schulz, Donna Hayes and Mitzi Fields
2. The minutes of the October 15, 2007 meeting
were read and approved.
3. The treasurer’s report was presented. Per
the Treasurers Report: There is a balance in checking of $780.81 and a
balance in savings of $37,618.51. The CD is now worth $11,447.46 and
the brokerage account is at $22,923.62. [Money’s transferred to CD –
see new business.]
4. Unfinished business:
Librarian requests and expenditures -
Octagonal display was purchased and set up. Fish
tank was upgraded and looks fantastic. Globe is still pending, Ron is
still researching.
[There is a noted sink hole in the front near the
side walk and drain. Two people have tripped and fallen. The county
has been made aware. The county has made a commitment to repair.]
5.
New Business:
Graham donation discussion and report – In memory
for Dr. Taylor - $30,000. Last week, Barbara and Donna transferred the
money to a CD, plus $5,000 from savings. 4.93% interest for 9 months.
Discussion about the amount of moneys that are
available. Marilyn started discussion stating that there was some
discussion of scholarship in Dr. Taylor’s name. There is a possibility
of the bylaws of offering a small scholarship.
The majority of the members felt that it was
against the bylaws to using our money to establish any type of
scholarship.
Barbara spoke to Mr. Graham and his intent was to
keep the money with the Friends of Rising Sun Library and to encourage
other’s to donate moneys to the Library.
Tony stated that there needs to be more effort to
let people know what the Friends of the Library exists.
Barbara took flowers to Mrs. Graham – 97 years old
on Friday for her birthday, we all signed the card. She also drafted an
article for newspaper – acknowledgement for check. Discussion ensued
as to whether it would be accepted or published.
Jane (Weaver) Belmeyer – works for the Whig and is
supportive of the library, Barbara will contact her.
Mitzi – no needs at this time - need to weed out
more things. Discretionary fund is working well.
Barbara reported that Sun Fest is June 7th
– will be discussed more at April meeting.
Tony – we need to file a federal 980 because we had
a donation of over $25,000.
Tony moved to adjourned and Helen seconded.
6.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm. The next
meeting is
April 14, 2008at 8:00 pm
RuthAnn Lander, Secretary
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