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Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library

Minutes of the Annual Meeting

April 21, 2012

Present: 41 members and guests of the Cedar Falls FOTL were present.

Welcome and Introduction of Program:  Sue Doody, President of FOTL, introduced today’s program, presented by Half Masted, a comedic group from UNI organized by Doug Shaw of the mathematics department.  They presented several acts, including deleted scenes from Classic Literature and a skit called Crosswords.

President Sue Doody called the Annual Business Meeting to order at 12:00 noon.

She thanked the current FOTL Board members.

Minutes:  The minutes from the April 9, 2011, annual meeting were presented.  Motion by Joan Duea, seconded by Lynn Blair-Broeker, to approve the minutes.  Motion carried.

President’s Report:  President Sue Doody summarized the year’s work and finances of FOTL in lieu of individual reports from Board members.  Highlights of her report include the following:

• The Book Nook is the main income-producing segment of the FOTL.  Over $41,000 was brought into the Book Nook through sales of books, magazines, DVDs and other miscellaneous items.  In addition, through the hard work of our new Membership Chair, Joan Duea, approximately $8,000 was realized in membership dues (300 plus members).
• More than $30,000 was given in support of the Cedar Falls Public Library in the form of the new Young Adults area.  Visit this area and see what we have done.
• Less than five percent of the annual budget is spent on maintenance of FOTL.
• A book for the library will be presented to commemorate outgoing board members Bob Robinson, Sue Doody and Maelou Baxter.
• The FOTL gives quiet and consistent support to the Cedar Falls Public Library.  This ranges from book groups, support for children’s programs separate from the regular programs of the CFPL, appreciation to the staff in the form of culinary delights throughout the year.
• During the past year, Sheryl McGovern, Sue Doody and Bob Robinson have visited civic groups promoting the FOTL and CFPL.
• The future of the library is, of course, our youth and children.  The playhouse has been redecorated, refurbished and remodeled due to efforts of FOTL.
• Sue closed by saying “Thank you.  It is a pleasure to work here as a volunteer.”

Nominating Committee

On behalf of the Nominating Committee, Kim Prinsen recommended the election of Carol Brown, Maelou Baxter and David Walker to the FOTL Board.  Motion was seconded by Joan Loslo that a unanimous ballot be cast.  Motion carried.

Announcement

Barb Cardamon announced that a new leader is needed for Book Talk.  This group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. and arranges for speakers.

Trustee’s Thanks

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Lynn Blair-Broeker thanked all the Friends for attending the meeting and expressed thanks to outgoing board members, Bob Robinson, Sue Doody and Maelou Baxter.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:25, followed by a delicious salad luncheon.

Respectfully submitted,

Sara Lair, Secretary