HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_03.08.1999Minutes for the Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board Meeting
March 8, 1999
Present. Tom Barry, Nelda Burson, Joe Case, Nell Dickson, Jean Ehnebuske, Sheila Henderson,
Lisa Hopkins, Rachel Logue, Judy Parks.
Excused Absences: Sharon Sanders Webster, Dorothy Hagen
Nell called the meeting to order promptly at 6:30.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with Jean making the motion to
approve and Joe seconding the motion.
Comments from Citizens.
Sheila told of her experience visiting with residents of the Wesleyan Retirement
Home. She received many positive comments concerning the computers, staff,
and even the security system.
Comments from the Chair:
Nell reminded the Board of the approaching City appreciation dinner for board
and committee appointees and it was noted that Judy needed an invitation. Sheila
will see to that.
Library Director's Report and Statistics:
® Sheila said that TSL representative Wendy Clark will help to develop a plan to pull in
community involvement.
® We have not yet heard from the United Way concerning the amount they intend to give to
the library
Judy, Sheila, Judy Fabry, and Eric attended the TLA 1999 Legislative Day in Austin.
Judy reported that they were able to speak to Mike Krusee s representative and Steve
Ogden's representative about the house bills concerning libraries.
® Sheila expressed appreciation for the many books Jean and David Ehnebuske have
donated to the library.
Old Business:
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Jean reported on the Library Foundation's Gala. She said the live auction netted $9,575
and the silent auction netted $2,732, making a total of $12,307. Those attending the gala
agreed that it was a beautiful affair and a huge success. Liz Carpenter was very
entertaining and George Nelson's band was enjoyed by all those who stayed to listen and
dance.
• Sheila informed us that Dr. Kaufmann has presented the library with 123 videos as well
as a TV and VCR.
• Judy reported that she had sent Governor Bush a letter encouraging him to support
increased funding for Texas libraries. She also read a letter received from Albert
Hawkins of the Texas Library and Archives Commission recognizing the letter she had
sent to that department.
• Sheila said the City Council had sent a resolution supporting increased funding for
libraries.
• The library board and staff retreat will. be June 4th and 5th, at the La Quinta in town.
New Business:
• Sheila has been selected by TLA to attend the Tall Texan's Leadership Institute.
• The board will not meet in April, July, or August. The May meeting will be a time to
prepare a review of the gala and a report of the accomplishment of many of the long
range plans, to be presented at the May 25th meeting of the City Council.
Tom inquired whether the library does something to show appreciation of the volunteers'
work and support. Sheila said that luncheons, receptions and presentation of gifts, such
as book bags, have been the usual forms of recognition.
Joe moved to adjourn the meeting and Tom seconded the motion The meeting adjourned at
7:15.