5/16/2006 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Minutes

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BOARD OF LIBRARY UST S REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING TUESDAY,A' , MA'S ,12006 NUSHPEE LIBRARY r Present: David Burton, Carlo D'Este,Ann MacDonald-Dailey,Nancy Soderberg, and Helene DeFoe, Library Director. Absent: Nancy Stafford,Dianna Smith,and leather Lakatos. Invited Participant: Melinda Gallant I Chairman David Burton called the meting to order'at 6:40 p.m. Approval of Minute Carlo D'Est .motioned to accept the minutes of April 18, 2006 as written; Nancy Soderberg seconded this notion; and all except Ann MacDonald-Dailey, who abstained, approved the motion. Rellorts Helene submitted copies of her monthly report for April, as well as the CLAMS circulation report for April. 'these reports were reviewed and discussed. The Board was extremely pleased that voters at Annual Town Meeting unanimously approved charging Children's Librarian position from part-time to full-time position. Helene then distributed a copy of Janet Burke's monthly report for April, which was also reviewed and discussed. The 'trustees were impressed. ith the fact that the attendees at the April 18th Alex the Jester performance numbered 18 1.. Copies of H lene's and Ja et's reports are attached to the printed set of these minutes. 'undral in Report, Melinda Gallant Melinda began her update report to the Board by saying she wished she could say we already raised a million dollars,but instead we have a long way to go.' 1 lel da said there is a plan and that actually we are on time with the planned outline, but don't have the money yet. Some of the highlights touched on during Melinda's presentation included the following: Important for Board of Library'trustees to be behind the fundraising efforts; and important that all participate and work together on this. In addition, Melinda stressed that.this Board should be active in getting information to Town leaders. Currently have approximately$40,000 received from medium and small donations. Mashpee women's Club has o fere .a challenge grant in the amount of$7,500. Whale Frail project has been underwritten by Mashpee Commons. Also we plan to do buttons tied into this. In addition,the whal bucks wale will be auctioned off on both eBay and live auction. Thus far ticket response for the May 19th art and signing book auction to be held at Coonamessett Inn is weak even though this was picked a "Best Bet'' in the Cape Cod'times. Melinda said if we had 160 people attend this auction we could have netted$19,,000. Bricks and benches...Have $3,, mill have a kick-off at Mashpee ugh School at graduation. will also present at August Artisan's Fair. Where will be a stakeholder meeting hosted by Buff Chase.