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Library Board of Trustees Update
From the Meeting of February 25, 2016
Present: Jenny Weiss President; Patty Poggemiller, Vice President; Angela
Allred, Secretary; Paula Connors, Pat Maddux, Jon Trotter, and Mike Willis
• January marked 58% of the fiscal year lapsed. Expenditures were at 55%
and revenue collected was at 59% of projections.
• The number of check-outs increased 2% in January. Digital material
check-outs continue to grow and was up 24% in January.
• The Friends of the Library voted to request a DRA grant that will introduce
craft supplies in support of programs such as jewelry making, knitting,
crocheting, cross-stitch, sewing, and basket weaving in the future maker
space area.
• The Library Foundation voted to support a DRA grant request for furniture
for the planned maker space area.
• The Library's marketing campaign will launch during the first week of
March with digital billboards, a Chamber of Commerce a-blast and a new
wrap for the van. The Board reviewed the proposed design for the van,
which was also approved.
• The Board approved three policies that have been updated: Materials
Selection, Confidentiality of Records, and the Volunteer Policy.
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Jenny Weiss, Board President Susan Henricks, Director
Angela Allred, Board Secretary
Paula Connors
Pat Maddux
Patty Poggemiller
Jon Trotter
Mike Willis