FVLC General Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2007
New London Public Library

  1. Call to Order
    At 10:10, Ann Hunt, the Director of the New London Public Library welcomed FVLC to the library. She indicated that the New London Public Library is an old Carnegie facility. She also invited all visitors to check out the exhibits of the Museum which is housed with the library. Gretchen Raab introduced the Executive Board members and all participants told who they were and where they worked.

  2. Approval of minutes from December 2006 meeting
    There were two amendments. "Fox" should read "Ford" and the date of today's program was changed to today from May 11, 2007. Pete Gilbert moved to approve the minutes as amended. Jeanne Foley seconded. The motion carried.

  3. Treasurer's Report
    Pete Gilbert distributed a more current report that reflected activity through April, 2007. The dues taken in were lower than projected. FVLC gave WLAF $1000. Pete showed a certificate to that effect and he quoted from a thank you from WLAF President, Rick Krumwiede, that "FVLC rocks." Pete also shared a packet that had information on the benefits of WLA membership. FVLC supported the Project Promise initiative in the Fox Valley this year. Pete was excited to tell us that this is the first time we have made it "into the hole". Barbara Fahey moved to approve the Treasurer's Report. Tasha Saecker seconded. The motion carried.

  4. President's Report
    Gretchen listed the four great educational programs for this year: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft & Fraud ; Creating a Culture of Readers: Don't Forget the FUNdamentals of Reading; Hepcat, Coolcat, Badgercat, Wiscat ; Exploring Wisconsin on a Budget. Thanks to the Education Committee headed by Mark Arend. Mark named the committee members: Barbara Fahey, Joe Bongers, Sally Gilson, and Janice Laubenstein. Gretchen again mentioned the donations to WLAF and Project Promise. Gretchen told about scholarships that were funded this year-3 people attended WEMA and one attended a CCBC workshop. Gretchen read thank yous from the recipients and showed some wonderful photos from WEMA of the participants meeting authors. Gretchen noted that from now on receipts for educational grants need to be submitted within 30 days of the events.

  5. Election of Officers and Directors
    Gretchen announced the slate for 2007-2008. Desiree Bongers for President, Tasha Saecker for Vice-president/president elect, Pete Gilbert for Treasurer, Elizabeth Timmins for Secretary, and the three Directors-at-Large to remain the same: Karen Probst, Laurie Magee, and Judy Owen. Mark Arend approved the slate. Jeanne Foley seconded. All voted in favor of the officers. Desiree Bongers took the floor as the new President. She thanked Mark Arend for four years of work and leadership. He remarked that he has had good committees. The new educational chairperson is Elizabeth Eisen of the Appleton Public Library. Barbara Fahey is stepping down from the committee and Leslie Farrell of OWLS is stepping up.

  6. Adoption of Budget for 2007-2008
    Elizabeth Eisen made a motion to approve the budget for 2007-2008. Mark Arend seconded. The motion passed.

  7. Adoption of Annual Plan for 2007-2008
    Desiree said that she added some features of communication to the plan. Pete Gilbert made a motion to approve the Annual Plan. Barbara Fahey seconded. The motion passed.

  8. Other Business
    Pete Gilbert made a motion to thank Gretchen for her time as President. Mark Arend seconded. There was warm applause for Gretchen. Thanks, Gretchen!

  9. Adjournment
    At 10:25, Mark Arend made a motion to adjourn and Erin Czech seconded. The motion carried.

The meeting was followed by a wonderful presentation, made by Nancy Anderson of the Cofrin Library, UW-Green Bay, about exploring Wisconsin on a budget. The timing was perfect-prior to summer holidays!

Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth (See the man with the lonely eyes, take his hand you'll be surprised) Timmins