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04 S111, <br /> PA) JAOX 0:51 <br /> NIAS141110f:. 02("JO <br /> tri":cnr-l<lS z FAX IveS)5,29- 1437 <br /> Overview of efforts for library Expansion project <br /> Not complete test of efforts undertaken by FOML, library trustees, Building& fundraising committees, <br /> volunteers, patrons &staff. <br /> 1996- Public awareness campaign begin by then Trustee Chair, Mimi Marsh. Trustees Marsh, Charlotte Fanieui & <br /> David Burton attend a series of fundraising symposiums sponsored by Massachusetts Board of Library <br /> Commissioners_ Town-wide mailing goes out, detailing inadequate space for library services. Current library <br /> building completed in 1587. Stated to be 10,000 st Size halved at last minute to 5,200 sf. <br /> 1997-2005- Numerous initiatives on behaif of library expansion. Fundraising & public awareness. Mashpea town <br /> administrator Robert Whritenour, Library Director Helene Defoe & library trustees meet regularly forward library <br /> expansion project <br /> Artisans Craft Fair& Lobster Roll Luncheon. OT annual this,August 19th <br /> Numerous musical concerts, author readings, poetry reading held at library & Christ the King <br /> m initial Library Building Committee formed. library program developed. Feasibility study completed.- <br /> R,.chitect retained & new library design submitted for State Grant. <br /> Library survey of patrons developed &tabutated. Results assisted trustees in confirming the tremendous <br /> need for expanded library y <br /> 2004" <br /> i . Gbnerai election November 2004. Mashpee Voters approve 53.5M debt exclusion. <br /> Mermaids Fundraising auction field at New Seate ry $$20,000 in net proceeds. <br /> Mashpee Commons donates$90,000 in design & architectural services <br /> Committee develops RFP process&selects architect for library program ft uilaing design in anticipation of <br /> state grant application <br /> 2005 <br /> e Melena defoe& Shelly Gilbert Submit state grant application after several months of preparation <br /> Fundraising consultant retained &fundraising commillee formed <br /> Eastern Bank announces$25,000 donation <br /> e Provisional state grant results announced. Mashpee#5 on waiting list. <br /> e Walk to Read program fundraiser. 2"d annual this September <br /> Friends President Ted Nadolny runs Falmouth Road Race—raises$4,000 <br /> 2006 <br /> "Daddy Whalebucks'-Fiberglass whale located at Mashpee Commons. Part of the Cape Cod Whale Trail <br /> promotion. Decorated by artist John Woodruff & underwritten by Buff Chase. Whale to be auctioned off <br /> this fall. <br /> Penny jar for the Children's mom <br />