Friends of the Rising Sun Library
Post Office Box 36
Rising Sun, Maryland 21911

Minutes of April 14, 2008 Board Meeting

1.   The meeting was called to order by President Barbara Dickson at 8:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were Barbara Dickson, Marilyn O’Connell, RuthAnn Lander, George Jaggers, Ron Jaggers, Helena A. Schulz, Donna Hayes and Mitzi Fields.

2.  The minutes of the January 14, 2008 meeting were read and approved. 

3.      The treasurer’s report was presented.   Per the Treasurers Report:  There is a balance in checking of $853.81 and a balance in savings of $2,626.77.  The CD’s are now worth $11,532.81 [older one]  $35, 399.33 [newer one] and the brokerage account is at $18,477.01.  The total is $68,889.73

4.      Correspondence/committee reports:

            No correspondence – except investment books and a donation. 

5.      Unfinished business:

A.    Globe progress:  Ron has researched.  He is looking for one that is bigger than what we have.  The very large ones cost more money than is approved.  The one we have is 14 inches, worn in places so that you cannot read it, and outdated.  Ron is looking at 20 inches with a floor stand.  The librarians feel that it is mostly younger children spinning it, and playing with it so a larger one may not be the best choice.  It was also discussed that the globe is a distinctive item to the library, and not something the children may otherwise have the opportunity to interact with anywhere else.   It was motioned by Marilyn that we authorize the purchase of the larger globe with the increase to $1100 plus shipping and handling. George seconded, and the motion approved unanimously

B.     Sink hole repair was done quickly after our last meeting (and two more ladies were injured). 

C.     Graham donation discussion/memorial – Mr. Graham suggested a marble bench outside with the engraved with “A man for all Seasons”.  Mitzi Fields stated that there is a strict policy from the district regarding the restrictions on placing memorials.  It was suggested that we send the issue to Carol Starzmann to discuss what the county will or won’t allow. 

Marilyn again started discussion of a scholarship in Dr. Taylor’s name for paying for books for a student at Cecil Community College.  Marilyn stated that she reviewed the bylaws and it does not preclude the use of a scholarship. 

The majority of the members felt that it was not appropriate using our money to establish a scholarship.   Helena asked if it would be acceptable to re-name the conference room the Taylor Reading Room.  (Mitzi said that also was not allowed)

Barbara drafted an article for newspaper in acknowledgement for the donation.   Barbara sent the article to the Rising Sun Herald and the Cecil Whig several days after our last meeting, with no results that we know of yet.  It was suggested that we send it to [jgillis@ccplnet.org] the website under the Friends of Rising Sun. 

Barbara is going to print a larger copy of the article to take to Mrs. Graham.  It was also mentioned that a paragraph may be written for the quarterly Library Link. 

D.   Marilyn stated that the federal 990 was filed [because of the donation over $25,000].   

6.       New Business:

1. Sun Fest June 7 what is needed/what do we want to offer, bake sale, books what?  What help will librarians need?  Chairpersons for each event.  Publicity, signs.

Parade – two people [buggy with books] – Volunteers needed

Table needs to be set up and manned – Volunteers needed [selling t-shirts and signing up children for summer reading]

There is not enough staff to have people at the library, at the parade and at the table AND the book sale.  Mitzi stated that the book sale will be moved to August 6^th to 9^th (organize) 9^th to the 13^th  (sale).  The shed is overflowing.  Book sale that the Friends are selling then the money comes to the Friends.  If it is being sold with the library staff during normal business hours, the books are taxed and the money goes to the Library. 

Barbara moved and George seconded that the Friends pay the $50 for the fee for the Sun Fest space.

2. Box garden class April 26 - does not need our support as there are funds available already. 

3. Perryville library is open, it was decided that we not send a gift of recognition.

4. Do librarians have any requests? 
1. Mulch is usually paid for by the Friends – there is still $82.20 left from last year.
2. Book Hook Summer - $325 approved for expenditure.

7.      Adjournment :  The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm. 

Next meeting July 14, 2008 8PM

RuthAnn Lander, Secretary