Thursday, May 8, 2008

 Absent:  George Love, Sue DesRochers, Dick Rupley, Mary Marchaterre, Terry Reynolds

 Also Present: Sandy Lewin, Rhianna Williams

 
Co-Chairman Dana Richter called the meeting to order at 4:04 pm. 

 The minutes of the April 24, 2008 meeting were reviewed and approved.

 Terry Reynolds had emailed the latest FVPL financial report to Faith Morrison.  Faith will email the report to the FVPL list after this meeting.

  A.  2008 Book Sale Summary

       Eloise gave a re-cap of the sale and what went well and what could be improved.  Faith will find out what group is interested in Reader’s Digest condensed books so that we can donate them to the group if we receive any.  Next year, we should advertise the pre-sale more so that customers who can only make it to sale times outside of regular work hours have an opportunity to make it to the sale.  We discussed the need for some additional signs for some book categories, including Science Fiction; Mysteries; Nature/Plants/Forestry, Self Help/Family.

       We discussed the boldness of some book dealers and ideas for dealing with the problem.  We may consider having the Copper Country, old, and special books on their own table with someone at the table to assist potential buyers. 

       We discussed the acceptance of bio-students books donated from their book sale.  We would like prior notice of the inclusion of books which have already been in a prior sale which would give us time to plan how we could best utilize them.

       We discussed hosting students on Make a Difference Day on October 18, 2008 to help us sort and price books.  This process would go smoother if some time was spent up front providing some training on how to price the books, and also if more FVPL board members could be there to provide oversight.

       The dates for the next book sale are March 26 & 27, 2009.

 B.  Book Cart

       Karen told us that the book cart is going well, and that it is full again.  Karen and Patricia agreed to take care of the book cart over the summer.

 C.  Afghan Committee

       Don and Dee had a meeting to discuss a new afghan or other fundraising projects.  They have picked out eight icons from the local area that could be included in a new afghan design.  They also looked at having a book bag designed.  The board encouraged the Afghan committee to pursue information and ideas for a book bag.

 D.  Phyllis Fredendall fiber-art proposal for Library reading room

       Dee moved that we accept the fiber-art proposal and pay $1,000 plus the cost of materials up to $500.  Faith seconded the motion, and the motion was approved.  We will give Phyllis Fredendall a check now for $500 so that she can start the project.  When the project is completed, we will pay her the amount of $1000 minus ($500 minus the actual cost of materials).  In other words, the total price paid will be $1,000 plus the cost of materials, not to exceed $1,500.

       Faith will inform Phyllis of our acceptance of her proposal.

   E. Marquette Mining Journal Microfilm

 Erik Nordberg forwarded quotes to us for the two components of the series of the Marquette Mining Journal microfilm we are interested in:

1)      $810 Clark Library/CMU - 9 reels covering 1868-1896

2)      $3,500 ProQuest - 10 reels covering 1896-1905

       Faith moved that we purchase the 1868-1896 Marquette Mining Journal microfilm series from CMU.  Patricia seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.  We will consider the acquisition of the 1896-1905 series this fall.  Faith will ask Erik to find out if each series includes an index.

  F.  New board members

       Faith moved that Sandy Lewin be appointed to fill the remaining term of the board position which was vacated by Gail Mroz.  Dee seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.

  The meeting adjourned at 5:14 pm.

 The next meeting will be Thursday, September 11, 2008  at 4:00 pm.

 Submitted by Amy Hughes Friday, May 9, 2008.