10/12/2010 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Minutes

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4 the library with a VFW honor guard flag raising, the Mash pee High School A Cappella choir will sing the rational Anthem and two other pieces, and then the group will move into the Events Room, With four speakers: David Burton, Theresa Cook, Helene DeFoe and George Comeau, former Chairman and current member of the MA. Board of Library Commissioners. The program will last approximately 45 minutes to one hour. David Burton and John Kowalski are in charge of refreshments at the conclusion of the program, and are working with Roche Brothers Catering on the menu. David Burton stated that menu suggestions from the Trustees are most welcome. Jane Dolan volunteered to provide floral centerpieces for the refreshment table. Jane Dolan recommended that the dedication program should incorporate participation by a representative of the Wampanoag tribe. Jessie Ferr ino Baird, winner of the MacArthur Award, was suggested as a Friable candidate. The Board agreed that it would be most fitting to have Jessie give' blessing in her native tongue, and then in English, at the beginning of the program. Carlo D'Este will contact Ills. Baird to determine-.her availability to participate in the dedication program on the morning of October 29�'. Ted Theis, Commander of the VFW Post in Mashpee stopped by the Trustees meeting to confirm arrangements for the VFW participation in the dedication program. Mr. Theis stated that the VFW Post wouId Iike to request reserving-a room at the library for their monthly meetings. Helene DeFoe stated that application forms for room requests are available at the front desk. 3. Discussion of Long'Range ange Plan Helene DeFoe stated that she has not had a lot of time to'get involved with long range planning for the library. Helene mentioned that she Went to an open house to meet the staff for the Massachusetts Library Systems in early July and met with Cheryl Bryan who lures on the Cape and worked at-SEMLS on their continuing education program and did workshops on running long range plans. Helene stated that because vire are not,looking for grants any time soon, we can take our time and perhaps look to Cheryl Bryan as a facilitator dorm the road. Further discussion of the Long Range Plan was tabled to the next Friends' Board meeting. . Time capsule content Jane Dolan stated that the Time Capsule contents will be on display at the library on Friday, , October 29ar�d Saturday, October 30", 2010. TEXT MEETING The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, November g, 2010# at :00 PM in the Library Conference Room. As thea was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at Pllll. Respectfully submitted, Ina G. Schlc hm (for Jean Giliberti) - Recording Secretary - attachment 3