Fox Valley Library Council General Meeting Minutes
May 9, 2008
Appleton Public Library
- Call to Order
Desiree Bongers called the meeting to order at 10:10.
- Introduction of Executive Board Members
Desiree introduced the members of the executive board who were present, Elizabeth and Karen, and noted the ones who were absent.
- Approval of minutes from the December 7, 2007 general meeting
Mark Arend made a motion to approve the minutes. Karen Probst seconded. The motion carried.
- Treasurer's Report
Pete was absent. Desiree explained that we are moving some of the checking account funds into the LGIP account.
- President's Report
Desiree looked over the past year. Thanks to Elizabeth Eisen and the education committee for great programming this year. Sue Vater-Olsen, Director at Scandinavia Public Library, is with us today. Congratulations to her! She has joined the education committee. We supported the WLA fall conference and the first ever Fox Cities Book Festival! We had one application for an education grant.
- Proposed bylaw change to add the following language to Article IV, Section 3: "f. Education Committee Chair."
The change would allow the Education Committee Chair to become a voting member of the Executive Board.
Desiree explained how helpful it is for communication to have the Education Chair attend board meetings. In the future, there may also be a Resource Sharing Director-at-Large added. Val Magno made the motion to change the language in the bylaw and Ellen Roemer seconded. The motion passed.
- Election of Officer and Directors
The slate is president, Tasha Saecker; vice-president, Val Magno; secretary, Elizabeth Timmins; treasurer, Peter Gilbert; Directors-At-Large: Karen Probst, Laurie Magee, and Judy Owen. Mark Arend made a motion to accept the slate and Erin Czech seconded. The motion carried. Congratulations everyone!
- Adoption of Budget for 2008-2009
Karen Probst made a motion that we adopt the budget for 2008-09 and Val Magno seconded. Motion carried.
- Adoption of Annual Plan for 2008-2009
Desiree thought it best to table the Annual Plan until the next general meeting since Tasha was absent.
- Other Business
None.
- Next general meeting: December 2008 (TBA)
Desiree said the next general meeting would most likely be in December, 2008. However, it might be earlier if Tasha wants to set it earlier to talk about the Annual Plan.
- Adjourn
At 10:15 Karen Probst made a motion to adjourn and Mark Arend seconded. The motion carried.
*The meeting was followed by an insightful and informative presentation, made by Professor of Communications of UW-Oshkosh, Dr. Lori Carrell, regarding communicating across cultures.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth ("Under the waterfall, it's cool and cold and clear") Timmins