Fox Valley Library Council General Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2009
Scandinavia Public Library-Thanks for hosting! We had exceptional hospitality!
- Call to Order
Tasha Saecker called the meeting to order at 10:00.
- Introduction of Executive Board Members
There was a round robin style of introductions of everyone in attendance.
- Approval of minutes from the December 12, 2008 general meeting
Peter Gilbert made a motion to approve the minutes. Karen Probst seconded. The motion carried.
- Treasurer's Report
Pete Gilbert, Treasurer, distributed and explained the Treasurer's Report. This year we did not charge dues in order to help out the libraries. Our main expenses come under programming. The WLA/CCBC checks have not been cut yet. Pete explained the insurance fund for new attendees. He also reviewed courtesy cards.
This note was from Pete to the board via e.mail: "I have not yet transferred money from checking to LGIP. As we got further into The Year Without Income, I decided to wait until the tail end (like next month) to see how much money we actually had in our checking account. It's not a big deal to transfer money back and forth, but it can take some time. We still haven't written the big check to WLAF and there will be expenses for Friday's program. If we don't authorize any more big expenses, I'll transfer a chunk o'change to LGIP before the end of the fiscal year (June 30)."
- President's Report
No report from Tasha except that she asked the group if anyone was interested in the v.p. position. Wearing her "other" hat, Tasha thanked FVLC for sponsorship of the Book Festival. She also reminded everyone of the bus trip to ALA in Chicago on July 13 to visit the exhibits. This is a collaboration between OWLS, Winnefox, and FVLC. It is always a great trip!
- Election of Officers and Directors
After invitations to the group, Erin Czech stepped up to be vice-president! Thank you!
President: Valerie Magno, FVTC Library; Vice-President/President-Elect: Erin Czech, UW Oshkosh; Chair of the Education Committee-Sue Vater Olsen
Rick Krumwiede made the motion that the nominations be closed and the ballot voted upon as a group. Karen Probst seconded the motion. All three candidates were elected (Congratulations!) although technically, the Chair of the Education Committee does not have to be elected. (Thanks to Elizabeth Eisen who is stepping down as Chair & thanks for Tasha Saecker for her work as president.)
- Adoption of Budget 2009-2010 (draft)
Pete distributed and explained the 2009-10 Budget. Everything remains the same except that the $35 dues were reinstituted. Rick Krumwiede pointed out that systems pick up the tab for their individual libraries. (Thanks to systems!)
Tasha asked if there was any discussion. There was none. Karen Probst made a motion to adopt the budget. Elizabeth Eisen seconded. The motion carried.
- Adoption of Annual Plan for 2009-2010 (No changes, just update years.)
The full text of the plan can be found on the FVLC website. Karen Probst made a motion to accept the annual plan and Pete Gilbert seconded. The motion carried.
- Other Business
Karen Probst announced that free passes for the ALA exhibits are listed on the FVLC website. Check there and then all you will have to pay for is the bus trip! Thanks Karen!
- Next General Meeting Fall/Winter 2009 (TBA)
Tasha announced that the next general meeting date has yet to be determined.
- Adjourn
Elizabeth Eisen made a motion to adjourn. Erin Czech seconded. Motion carried.
*The meeting was followed by presenter, Colleen Angel, UW Stevens Point Librarian. She talked about doing less as a librarian and then led us through a guided meditation.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth ("Hey, you, get off of my cloud!") Timmins