friends of wilmington memorial library annual meeting 2015 (3/19/15)
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Annual Meeting 2015
164 Members
Children’s Programs
Authors
Afternoon Concerts
Cooking Programs
Teen Craft Programs
Adult Craft Programs
Literacy Support
3 D Printer
Funding for Museum Passes
Professional Development
Ice Cream Basket Fundraiser
INTRODUCTION (Tina Stewart) ANNUAL REPORT Review of Friends Programs/Services (Peggy Kane) Fiscal Year 2013 Treasurer’s Report (Martha Stevenson) Book Store Next Door Report (Martha Stevenson) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:30 PM THANKED OUTGOING FRIENDS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS (Peggy Kane) READ AND ACCEPTED PRIOR MINUTES MOTION to approve the 2013 Friends Annual Meeting Minutes made by a verified dues-paying member
and seconded by a verified dues-paying member. Motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION OF 2014 FRIENDS EXECUTIVE BOARD SLATE (Peggy Kane) MOTION to approve the 2014 Friends Executive Board Slate made by a verified dues-paying member
and seconded by a verified dues-paying member. Motion passed unanimously. LIBRARY DIRECTOR REPORT (Tina Stewart) Recognition and gratitude expressed for Friends’ support MISC (Eileen MacDougall) Game – “Do Tell The Book By The Cover” Raffle Conducted
Downton Abby Basket – Winner - Peter Cain MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:05PM APPENDIX – Annual Meeting Powerpoint Presentation (under separate cover)
Annual Meeting Minutes March 20, 2014
Treasurer’s Report
Income Detail
Expense Detail
Book Store Next Door
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Executive Board 2015-2016
President Peggy KaneVice-President Liza ValencaTreasurer Martha StevensonRecording Secretary – Lisa FavuzzaBook Store Manager Karen CampbellMembership Chair-Pam SouthernPublicity Chair – Barbara AlevrasMembers at Large
Christine HaurayAnn St. OngeBev Shea
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