Fox Valley Library Council Executive Board
Minutes of the February 28, 2006 meeting held at the Appleton Public Library

Present: Erin Czech, Pete Gilbert, Elizabeth Timmins, Evan Bend, Desiree Bongers, Gretchen Raab, Judy Owen

1. Call to order
   Erin Czech called the meeting to order at 1:31.
2. Additions to the agenda?
   None.
3. Approval minutes of October 11, 2005.
   There were two corrections. 1-under point 7 it should read Ripon College
   2-under point 8 it should read February 28
   Pete made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Gretchen seconded and the motion carried.
4. Treasurer's Report
   Pete distributed the report. There were some clarifications about reading the report since it follows the fiscal year.
   Desiree made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report. Judy seconded and the motion carried.
5. Update on school district membership, invoices, etc.
   Evan spoke on this topic. The mass mailing has garnered somewhat disappointing results. From the two- year membership there have been no new members except Omro. School librarians have communicated the challenge of leaving their buildings. Erin asked about the directory. Evan says there has been very little movement. People who don't join obviously cannot be contacted for updates in the directory.

   The total of membership fees that are not system fees is $575. We are at a standstill on the school district membership.

   Evan will take time this summer to see if the directory needs updating and to check the usage statistics of the directory. Questions to ponder: What is the purpose of the directory for public libraries?; What is the purpose of the directory for school libraries?

6. Education grant application
   There were two grant applications from two school librarians to attend WEMA. There was discussion on how to judge the funding for the applications. FVLC's policy is to fund half of the cost for the conference. each candidate was funded half.

   Judy had a great idea that the librarians could share their learnings at an evening FVLC meeting. The problem with this is we are not scheduled that far into the future.

   Erin will send an e.mail to each of the recipients explaining that they will receive their check from Pete after the conference. Erin will elicit a short summary or highlight of what was worthwhile to the librarian. She will also request permission from the librarians to post their remarks on the FVLC website.

7. Any updates from Directors at Large?
   No. OWLS is excited about Infosoup!
8. Annual Plan for next year
   Gretchen is the vice-president and will come with a draft to the next meeting. We shared some ideas with her.
9. Next meeting
   April 25, 2006 at OWLS, 1:30 pm
10. Adjournment
    Erin declared the meeting adjourned at 2:25. The next educational offering is 3.10.2006.

Respectfully Submitted By,
Elizabeth ("if you wanna kiss the sky better learn how to kneel") Timmins