FVLC General Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2011
Appleton Public Library, Appleton

1. Call to Order

Val Magno called the meeting to order at 9:35.

2. Introduction of Executive Board Members

Val asked everyone to introduce themselves and say how long they have known about FVLC.

3. Additions to the Agenda

None.

4. President’s Report (Part A)

Val printed out a handout with an explanation of FVLC (purpose and programs).

She also handed out the survey results. (Questions: 1—ideas for the evolution of FVLC 2—What motivates you to go to FVLC programs? 3—What discourages you from going to FVLC programs?) There were 11 respondents.

Joe Bongers, as new president, will continue to think about these issues. Val will be the education chair and she is open to new ideas.

5. Approval of minutes from the December 3, 2010 general meeting (http://www.focol.org/fvlc/minutes/gen20101203.html)

Tasha Saecker moved to approve the minutes. Pete Gilbert seconded. Motion carried.

6. Treasurer’s Report

Pete Gilbert gave the report. He talked about how programming, advocacy, and resource sharing are philosophies of this group and the budget reflects them. Some things we fund are the education grants and the Fox Cities Book Festival. We have had deficits and we have never run out of money. The budget runs July 1 through June 30. FOCOL maintains our website. Pete carefully and thoughtfully went through each part of the Treasurer’s Report. Val made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Sara Stichert seconded. The motion carried.

7. Approve FVLC 2011-2012 FVLC Annual Plan

Pete Gilbert made a motion to approve the plan and Bradley Shipps seconded. The motion carried.

8. President’s Report (Part B)

Judy Owen is retiring. A Director-at-large is therefore open. Joe will take care of this during his tenure. Joy and Val will be on the education committee. Pete nominated all the officers with Bradley for v.p., Joe for president, Elizabeth for secretary, and Pete for treasurer. Rick Krumwiede seconded. The motion passed. Val passed the figurative gavel to Joe.

9. A few words from the new president

Joe is excited to take over this role. There are obvious challenges but he looks forward to an interesting year. He thanked Bradley for stepping up for v.p. His goal is to talk to younger colleagues and tell them how they can benefit from FVLC.

10. Other Business

Thank you to Sue Vater-Olsen for her time and work on the education committee.

11. Adjournment

At 10:00, Joe made a motion to adjourn, Val seconded, and the motion carried.

12. Next General Meeting Fall/Winter, 2011 (TBA)

Our speakers were John Meissner of Options for Independent Living and Lisa Murphy of Arc Fox Cities. They spoke about serving patrons with special needs. They did an excellent and thought provoking presentation.

Respectfully Submitted,

Elizabeth (“Got the wings of heaven on my shoes”) Timmins