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44 <br /> David advised the Trustees that to raise$1.8 Mithon is a tremendous undertaking and he voiced his concerns <br /> in accomplishing this tremendous task. to view of these concerns,he approached Melinda Gahant to assist <br /> with the Library effort and she offered to work as a Consultant. Melinda put together a draft proposal for a <br /> fixed consulting fee for a 3-month p d. David distributed copies ofthe dram proposal.,which the Trustees <br /> studied and discussed. The consensus of the Trustees was: <br /> This-is worthwhile. <br /> This will get the job done. <br /> Fee.for services to be provided is reasonable. <br /> • For a low price we'll know after 3 months whether it is working or not. <br /> 0 Other libraries have hired professionals to raise funds. <br /> • I lel da not professional fundraiser, but she"s a marketing expert, has dome fundraising, and knows <br /> Mashpee. <br /> 0 Melinda would be working as Consultant answering to Board of Trustees, but-Friends would hire <br /> and pay her. <br /> 0 Tony O'Neill told David he met with a grant writer and they identified sources of grants— <br /> fundraising needs both grant writer and fundraiser. <br /> Motion: Ann MacDonald-Dailey,motioned that the Board of Library Trustees make the <br /> recommendation to Friends to consider the fundra ing marketing proposal prepared by Melinda <br /> Gallant; Dianna Smith seconded this motion; and It was unanimously approved. <br /> Library Newsletter <br /> David thanked Nancy Stafford for her e-mail on the.Newsletter. Updated information included the <br /> follow%ng: <br /> Nancy Stafford met with Marilynn Brooks and contents in the making. <br /> Nancy would like to meet with Ted Nodolny and David. David and Nancy will work out timing. <br /> Suggesfion made to include Trustee News to give patrons idea of who the Trustees are. <br /> o Have a FAQ Column...Nancy emphasized that today"content"is power <br /> Nancy will do an interview with Shelley and Helene. <br /> Action Item <br /> Fancy Soderberg to check by-laws regarding Trustee requirements,etc. <br /> Old Business <br /> David advised-the Friends' website is up and running. David will e-mail the Trustees the link to the <br /> Website. <br />