April 27th, 2000 Minutes
Meeting come to order- 3:10 PM
Members present- Lorna Frahm, Barb Mittelbuscher, Tim De Ghelder, Deborah Tomich, Bob Houck, and Carl Sandstedt.
Previous Minutes-
Motion by Barb Mittelbuscher to pass minutes from March 16, 2000
Second by Tim De Ghelder
Passed Unanimously
Old Business-
Bob informed board on investment portfolio- gave a handout with investment groupings and status.
Bob informed board that sales tax forms have been filed- nothing returned by the state.
Magazine Sponsor Program-
Tim De Ghelder created a Foundation Web Page and shared it with the board. Tim described content and asked for any new suggestions. Tim showed- mission, bylaws, fundraising program information, minutes, and current board members.
While looking at the fundraising part of the web site it was suggested that the board try to come up with more creative names for the magazine sponsors. Currently, we have major and minor.
Board decided on new pricing structure for fundraiser- $500 for Major, $250 for Minor- 20% discount after initial donation. Web page will be updated.
Board set fundraising goal at $20,000
Would like to sponsor something at the new Boone Trail mini branch- possibly furniture and shelving.
Tim De Ghelder volunteered to write a press release to announce the foundation to the community. Tim will write the article and go over it with CRB of the library district. Would like to get something in the journal in early June.
Potential New Board Members-
Motion made by Barb Mittelbuscher to accept the following new board members on the condition that they are willing to serve-
Second- Lorna Frahm
Passed Unanimously
New Business-
Motion made by Barb Mittelbuscher to accept board liability insurance under the St. Charles City-County Library’s district policy.
Second- Lorna Frahm
Passed Unanimously
Motion made by Barb Mittelbuscher to accept bond insurance for signatures-
Second Lorna Frahm
Passed Unanimously
Motion made by Lorna Frahm to accept logo for foundation.
Second Barb Mittelbuscher
Passed Unanimously
Board decided on green letterhead, which would list board members down the side.
Motion made by Lorna Frahm for all board members to receive Grapevine Newsletter.
Second- Barb Mittelbuscher
Passed Unanimously
Note- Lorna would like issue sent to work address.
Motion made by Barb Mittelbuscher to Adjourn Meeting at 4:21 PM
Second- Tim De Ghelder
Passed Unanimously
Date for next meeting set June 15th at Administrative Office at 3:00PM.
Minutes submitted by
Tim De Ghelder- Secretary
