Friends of the Polk City Library 1/15/14 Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Stacey Emary. Members present: Anna Navin, Phyllis Nicholson, Stacey Emary, Krista Bowersox, Deanna Deason, Sheila Dietz, Regena Butler, and first time attendee’s Mary Weibel and Nancy Coffman Secretaries Report: Krista motioned to accept the October 2013 and the March 2013 minutes for our records. Anna seconded the motion and motioned passed. Treasurers Report: $5,647.50 as reported by Krista. Motion to accept by Deanna , seconded by Anna, and motioned passed. Librarian’s Report: (Phyllis reporting for Kim) 1) Kim asked for all Friends meeting dates for 2014. They are as follows: April 16th 6:30 p.m. July 16th 6:30 p.m. October 15th 6:30 p.m. 2) Computer classes start in February 3) A request was made for more book totes to store books for the sale 4) A request was made to receive money from friends for books and programs for 2014. Deanna made a motion to donate $100.00 for tote purchase with style and size to be selected by the library. Sheila seconded the motion and the motion passed. Sheila made a motion to donate $1,000.00 for book purchase and $1,000.00 for programs. Stacey seconded the motion and the motion passed. Old Business: It was reported by Krista that we have collected $2,600.00 for the project of purchasing outside tables and chairs for the library. This includes both donations and matching Friends money. Two new chairs have been purchased and now sit in front of the libraries fireplace area. They look fabulous and allow for more comfortable seating in that area. New Business: The new sign-up sheet was passed to give people a chance to select the committee they would like to join and help. Officer elections were held. The proposed slate was: Sheila Dietz – President Collette Heuertz – Vice President Stacey Emary – Secretary Regena Butler – Treasurer Nancy Coffman – at large director 1 year Edna Marriott – at large 1 year Anna Navin – at large 2 year Krista Bowersox – at large 2 year A motion was made by Krista Bowersox to accept the slate as proposed. Anna seconded the motion and the motion passed. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Sheila, seconded by Krista, and motion passed. Members stayed on to fold and fill membership request forms. Next Meeting is April 16th at 6:30 p.m. Signed by: Secretary 1/30/14