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

Minutes of July 9, 2007 Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order by President Barbara Dickson at 8:10 p.m.

Those in attendance were Barbara Dickson, Marilyn O’Connell, Fred Bergold, Tony Mattern, Mitzi Fields, Donna Hayes, Helena Schulz and Ron Jaggers.  The minutes of the April 9, 2007 meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer’s report was presented.  There is a balance in checking of $689.67 and a balance in savings of $8090.75.  The CD is now worth $11,176.75 and the brokerage account is at $18,508.30.

The Friends made $2495.05 from the book and video sale.  Barbara thanked everyone for their hard work.  The videos came from the estate of Grover Hawkins, who had contributed to the library over the years,

Mitzi Fields proposed a book and video sale for the last weekend of August.  It was decided the sale will be Saturday, August 25, 2007 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the quiet room.  Barbara will set up the volunteer schedule.

Donna had requested that the Friends purchase a typewriter for preparing donated books for the library (typing the labels for the spine of the book).  Before the Friends could act, someone came to the library and donated a very nice typewriter.

Marilyn recommended no change to the by-laws and all agreed.  The issue of use of funds can be covered in a letter of intent.

Donna reported that the “Master Gardeners of Cecil County” have agreed to take on maintaining the flower beds.  It was approved to provide up to $152.50 for them to purchase mulch and flower pots if they want to maintain the flower pots.  Barbara discussed thank you letters to them and to the Garden Club for their past work.

Mitzi said the children’s librarian would like to purchase some small chairs and stuffed animals for children’s activities.  The Board approved $425 for this purchase.

The board approved adding Ruth Ann Landers to the board and making Jerry Newman an ex-officio member.

There was a discussion of preparation of the annual letter to be mailed prior to the October meeting.  Barbara will prepare a draft and send to the board members for comment.  She will talk to others about serving as secretary since Marilyn would like to retire from office.  Barbara will schedule the envelope stuffing once the letter is ready.  Marilyn will prepare the mailing labels from the membership list.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.  The next meeting is October 15, 2007 at 8:00 pm.

Marilyn O’Connell. Secretary