Friends of the Library
Board Meeting
May 17, 2014
Minutes
Present: Sarah Groleau (president), Gay Moceri (Secretary), Anne Cunningham (Treasurer), Elizabeth
Rhymer (Librarian), Anne Pierce (Trustee), Laura Robinson (Trustee), Lee Allison, Chuck Depew, Lee Fritz,
Nathanael Matthieu, Peg Scully, and Bill Stoops.
Absent: Donna Tung (Vice-president), Jane Luke, Sharon Meyer, Nancy Seabury, Sylvia Carney, and Irene
Hopper.
Sarah Groleau called the meeting to order at 10:09 AM. Attendees introduced themselves.
The minutes from the November 2, 2013 Board meeting were reviewed. One correction was noted:
“Groleau” was misspelled on page two, paragraph four. With that correction, the minutes were
approved unanimously.
Anne Cunningham presented the Treasurer’s Report. It was approved unanimously. Anne also reported
that Claire Tracy would serve as our new Book Sale coordinator. While the summer bake sale, annual
appeal, and book sales are all still pending, the Friends were already 1/3 of the way to meeting their
fundraising goals for 2014.
Elizabeth Rhymer presented her Librarian’s Report which will also be posted on line. People were
encouraged to “like” the Freedom Library on Facebook. She announced information about the summer
reading program. She also requested help with collecting prize donations for the summer reading
program. Donors must supply a name and address for thank you letters.
Anne Pierce, newly elected President of the Trustees, presented the Trustees’ Report. Currently the
Trustees are seeking someone to serve in the position of Alternate. She told people to watch for news
of an upcoming project. She thanked the Friends for their support of the library, and she reminded
everyone that in 2017 the Friends would celebrate 125 years of service. It was suggested that a history
of the Friends might be compiled for this anniversary.
Committee reports followed.
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Sarah Groleau announced that the Friends were in need of a new Program Coordinator.
Terri Brooks was commended for the art displays that she arranges for the Library every two
months.
Acceptance of donated books for the book sales has been suspended temporarily until
previously collected items have been sorted and/or sold.
The Book Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary next year. They meet the last Monday of each
month. Titles and dates are posted on the website.
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Books on Wheels has had a few recipients this year.
There will be a summer bake sale during Old Home Week.
Sarah Groleau announced that Museum Passes were currently available for Castle in the Clouds and
Squam Lake. She reminded people that the annual fundraising appeal would take place in July. Watch
for another edition of the Friends Newsletter soon. She reminded people to check the website
regularly. Volunteers were always welcome to serve.
Sarah Groleau also explained her conflict of interest and the need for Donna Tung to serve as the second
signer on the Fidelity account. A motion was made by Peg Scully (Lee Fritz, 2nd) and was approved
unanimously.
Sarah Groleau reminded Board members of their roles and responsibilities. She explained that emeritus
status was under discussion and review. Elections would take place in November.
The volunteer party was postponed until the fall. Watch for a date!
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 AM (motion Anne Cunningham; Peg Scully, 2nd).
Respectfully submitted,
Gay Moceri
Secretary