04-01-2008 - SpecialLIBRARY BOARD
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SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 1, 2008
11:30 A.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Haughwout called the Special Meeting to order at
11:55 a.m. at the Edgewater Public Library.
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Members present were: Chairwoman Jean Haughwout, Marie
Goodrich, Anne McDevitt, Laverna McGinnis, and Delores
Shaw, Irene Mackie and Kathy Booth.
Also present were Ruth McCormack, Head Librarian; Lucinda
Colee, Interim Director of Library Systems; Suzan Howes,
New Smyrna Beach Regional Librarian; and Recording
Secretary Lisa Bloomer.
1%W There was a pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
MEETING PURPOSE
The purpose of the meeting was to recognize the Library
volunteers at the luncheon.
Ms. McCormack stated Lillian Matetich is retiring as a
volunteer. They are really going to miss her. She
recognized Dawn who started two days ago.
Ms. McCormack introduced Jean Haughwout, Chairwoman of the
Library Board; Lucinda Colee, Director of Volusia County
Public Libraries; and Suzan Howes, the Regional Librarian
for the Southeast Volusia region.
Ms. McCormack read some quotes that say it all as far as
the volunteers were concerned by anonymous writers, Kahlil
Gibran, Henry David Thoreau, and Winston Churchill. She
then read a poem regarding volunteers.
Chairwoman Haughwout introduced the Board members.
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Chairwoman Haughwout read a poem regarding volunteers and
thanked them for their service.
Chairwoman Haughwout introduced Lucinda Colee, who thanked
the volunteers on behalf of Volusia County and the Volusia
County Public Libraries for their dedicated service to the
Edgewater Library. Volunteers are the heart of library
services. They appreciate what they do in and out of the
library. She then presented Betty Jackson with a Volusia
County Library Services tote bag for being the longest
serving volunteer at the Edgewater Library with twenty
years of service.
Ms. Colee commented on the budget they turned in being
based on the same revenue they received this year. That
would work very well for them and they hope they stay at
roll back. Roll back in Volusia County is actually a roll
up so there is a slight tax increase. They have cut
$100,000,000 over the last three years from the General
Fund, with library services only being a very small
portion. They haven't had to make too many cuts that are
apparent to the public at this point. She commented on
some of the positions they had to cut last year. She told
everyone to enjoy their lunch.
Chairwoman Haughwout then introduced Suzan Howes from the
Regional Library. Ms. Howes stated she was glad to see
everyone there and it was wonderful to see so many familiar
faces. She expressed her appreciation to the volunteers
for choosing to serve at the Edgewater Library. It is
comforting to know they have such library lovers in the
community that support them.
Ms. McCormack recognized Dee Shaw and her group for the
table decorations. Ms. Shaw recognized her group as being
Jeanne Foster, Maryann Dunlop, Celia Martin, and Edie
McCain. She informed the volunteers on the bottom of some
of the plates were a flower sticker. Anyone who had a
flower sticker won the centerpieces on the tables.
Ms. McDevitt gave the blessing.
At this time everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch.
The entertainment this year consisted of Ruth McCormack
acting out a part from the life of Jane Sheldon, who was
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one of the earliest pioneers to New Smyrna Beach back in
the 1890's.
Ms. McCormack informed the volunteers that all of the
letters were real from passages that were written by Mrs.
Sheldon and her family.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
1:00 P.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Bloomer
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