Fox Valley Library Council Executive Board
Minutes of the September 6, 2006 meeting held at the Neenah Public Library

Present: Desiree Bongers, Pete Gilbert, Laurie Magee, Judy Owens, Karen Probst, Gretchen Raab and Elizabeth Timmins.

  1. Call to order.
    Gretchen Raab called the meeting to order at 2:07.

  2. Introductions and welcome to our newest board members.
    Everyone told a little about their background.

  3. Additions to the agenda.
    Long range plan question from Gretchen.

  4. Approve minutes of the April 25, 2006 meeting.
    Judy made a motion to accept the minutes. Karen seconded. The motion carried.

  5. Treasurer's Report.
    Covers through July, 2006. Pete reported. Pete will get information about the LGIP account from Rich at Oshkosh. Desiree made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report. Karen seconded. The motion carried.

  6. Programming Update.
    Friday, October 6. Topic: Identity Theft. Speaker: Steve Sagmeister of the Oshkosh PD. Place: OPL Type: Morning Meeting

    Friday, December 1. Topic: Creating a Culture of Readers: Don't Forget the FUNdamentals of Reading. Speaker: Michael Ford from UWO. Place: FVTC Type: Breakfast Meeting

    The board decided to hold our general meeting in December. Laurie agreed to introduce Steve on October Thanks Laurie! Programs will be put on the website. Thanks Pete!

  7. Membership information-informational flyer to include with invoices.
    Evan indicated that the invoices go out between September 20 and October 20. Gretchen will draft an informational flyer with the educational programs listed and run it by all of us.

  8. Directors-at-large-appointments.
    Karen will be the Director for resource sharing; Judy will be the Director for Legislative Issues; Laurie will be the Director for Intellectual Freedom. Thank you all!

  9. Addition to the agenda.
    Gretchen was wondering if we need a long range plan for FVLC. After discussion, it was agreed that the Annual Plan is sufficient for our group.

  10. Next Meeting.
    Tuesday, November 7, 2 p.m., Neenah Public Library.

  11. Adjournment.
    Karen made a motion to adjourn and Judy seconded. The motion carried. The meeting ended at 2:55.

Respectfully Submitted By,
Elizabeth ("Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted-One moment Would you capture it or just let it slip?") Timmins