HAPLD FRIENDS FOUNDATION
General Meeting
August 16, 2024
Program Room 3
Those in attendance: Rose Marie Adams, Linda Benigno, Vito Benigno, Rose Boehnen, Darcy Chadwick, Connie Corwin, Deborah Cullen, Carol David, Deanna Engelke, Nancy Hardy, Dianne Hoerter, Karen Hutchings, Ron Mangold, Marsha Natkins, Shirley Nowak, Jackie Pollack, Sandy Portincaso, Janis Ruffino, Mary Ann Schopen, Judy Schrader, Marge Smith, Susan Schwartz, Penny Thoma, Pat Totman, Jim Zdeb, Nancy Zdeb, Janet Kirby, and Eleanor Mamayek.
Staff: Pamela Kampwerth, Head of Programming and Outreach; Frank Novak, Library Director; Aris Sherwood, Head of Marketing
At 11:03 a.m. Vice- President Janis Ruffino called the meeting to order.
Program
Library Director Frank Novak presented “Tale of Two Libraries: History and Comparison with a neighboring Library”
Secretary’s Report
Connie Corwin moved the April minutes be approved, Penny Totman seconded, the motion was approved.
Shirley Nowak moved the June minutes be approved, Nancy Hardy seconded, the motion was approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Carol David read a letter from the Library Director thanking the Friends for their donation of $55,500 for:
Programming for all Ages $28,500
Electronic Resources $25,000
Large Print Collection – $2,000
The treasurer’s report showed the checkbook balance of $36,527.87.
Board Nominations
Running for re-election: Genevieve Hochwarter, Janis Ruffino, Marge Smith, Carol David, Darcy Chadwick, Connie Corwin, Nancy Hardy, Shirley Nowak
Also running for election: Pat Darow, Vito Benigo.
Ballots were distributed. Members voted for a slate of 10 board members. The 10 candidates were all elected.
Holliday Basket Committee
Anyone interested in participating should come to the first meeting, Friday, September 6, 11:00 a.m.
Upcoming Fundraisers
September Book Sale – September 14 & 15 at the library
Holiday Baskets – November 22—December 20
Giving Tuesday—December 3
Baubles & Bling –February 2025
General Meetings
September – Local History Presentation
October – Friends Open House with light refreshments
Handouts
2024 Calendar of Events
2023 Annual Report
BookPage publication
Membership forms
At 12:07 p.m. the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Marjorie Smith