FVLC General Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2006
Polk Library, UW-Oshkosh

Opening Remarks:
Erin Czech introduced the director of the Polk Library at UW-Oshkosh, Patrick Wilkinson. He remarked that the goals of FVLC and the Polk Library are the same. Both entities focus on collaboration and educational programming.

1. Call to Order
   Erin Czech, President, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. at the Polk Library.
2. Approval of minutes
   Joan Mueller made a motion to accept the October 21, 2005 minutes. Mark Arend seconded. The motion was carried.
3. Treasurer's Report
   Pete Gilbert reported that as of March, 2006 we are in good shape. The efforts to garner membership from schools were marginally accepted. We did some special programs last year including co-sponsoring Nancy Pearl and co-sponsoring the ALA bus trip. The WLAF Contribution refers to the Campaign for Wisconsin Libraries.

   Jack Fry advocated a larger contribution to WLAF next year.

   Gretchen Raab made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report. Mary Kotschi seconded. The motion was carried.

4. President's Report
   Erin Czech introduced the executive board. She expressed thanks to all on the board for their hard work. This year the board made efforts at school district recruitment. Evan Bend did the bulk of the work-thank you! : We funded two educational grants for the WEMA conference in early March. We helped with the ALA bus trip. We had four great programs this year and we will continue to great programming in the future. Erin encouraged everyone to use the FVLC website and to use and update the online directory. Also, the FVLC list is a good way to relay information to your colleagues.
5. Election of officers and directors
   Erin offered a slate of nominees. Gretchen Raab for president; Desiree Bongers for vice-president; Pete Gilbert for Treasurer; Elizabeth Timmins for Secretary, and Judy Owen, Laurie MaGee, and Karen Probst for Directors-at-Large. Sally Gilson made a motion to accept the slate. Mark Arend seconded. The motion carried.

   Erin thanked Evan Bend for his work as Director-at-Large. Thanks also go to Evan for agreeing to continue on as the database overlord!

   Gretchen took the podium. She expressed thanks to Evan and Erin. She quoted Pete by saying, "You guys rock!"

6. Adoption of Budget for 2006-2007
   Jack Fry made a motion to increase the WLAF contribution to $1000. Joan Mueller seconded. Pete will change the draft budget to reflect this. Nancy Britten made a motion to approve the Treasurer's report and Jeanne Foley seconded. The motion carried.
7. Adoption of Annual Plan for 2006-2007
   There are two changes from last year's annual plan. The new ERA card is part of the plan and will be featured on the FVLC website. Also, Mark Arend will play a larger role on the board in the future.

   Joan Mueller made a motion to approve the annual plan. Pete Gilbert seconded. Motion carried.

8. Other Business
   Gretchen thanked Mark for continuing to take on the role of educational chairperson. The educational committee was introduced: Barbara Fahey, Janice Laubenstein, Sally Gilson, and Joe Bongers. The membership is invited to get any ideas for speakers to Mark. Focus on what you want that can help you with your work.

   Jack Fry mentioned that this was his last meeting and he was one of the creators of the group! Thanks, Jack, for all your participation. He related that courtesy cards were a main goal during the development of the group and they still are! : Jack's new title is Director Emeritus. He will be missed.

9. Adjournment
   Meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m with a motion from Mark Arend that was seconded by Evan Bend. Following the meeting, Brenda Haines presented the program, "So, What?' Ideas for Convincing People to Care About Your Library." This presentation was outstanding!

Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth (You better free your mind instead) Timmins