Dear Friends,

At the end of 2008, I began reflecting on the experiences of the past year, including what the Friends of the Library had experienced and accomplished. Typical for that time of year. An outcome of the reflection was a plan I developed called: ‘TRIP’, Terry’s Revitalization and Improvement Plan. There were several objectives and, after some meetings with the Friends of the Library Executive Board, we finalized some objectives for 2009. They included:

1.      Revise the Friend’s of the Library By-Laws to streamline some area of responsibility and to recognize some areas of greater responsibility, such as membership and programs.

2.      Promote at least one main fundraiser in 2009. We have already held one, an Outback Luncheon which raised over $700 and are working on a second fundraising effort (similar to an antique road show type event) to be held in October. Those details are still unfolding.

3.      Encourage more Friends involvement and volunteering. Part of this to be accomplished by holding two open meetings; we already have our Annual Meeting and Author’s Luncheon in November but we wanted to add another one in May.

4.      Heavily promote and advocate for our Library.

I am pleased to say we have made significant progress on all fronts. The By-Laws have been revised and approved by the Executive Board. Next, we need to have the overall group of Friends vote on them. This needs to be done prior to the Annual Meeting in November so we are in a position to hold elections in support of the organization as outlined in the new By-Laws.

Follow the link below to review and print a copy of the By-laws . Also look at the Friends of the Library Support Activities.  This is a never ending task.

Sincerely,

Terry Jones President

4/23/09

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES