03-11-2014 - Special EDGEWATER LIBRARY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 11, 2014
12:00 P.M.
EDGEWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES
Head Librarian Kristin Bennett thanked the volunteers for the many hours
they had contributed, totaling 3, 897 .75 for 2013 . She felt they were a
dedicated and hardworking group. She expressed her appreciation for
everything the volunteers do for them.
Ms . Bennett introduced County Councilwoman Deb Denys who spoke of renewing
her Library card today. She spoke of having to make a trip to Tallahassee
today and having checked out an audio book. She was there representing
the entire Volusia County Council. She thanked Ms . Colee and the
volunteer staff for everything they do on a day-to-day basis . She
recognized and applauded their efforts to improve the Library and the
entire City of Edgewater and Southeast Volusia community. She mentioned
the volunteers countywide saving the taxpayers thousands of dollars as a
result of working 71, 000 hours, which was equivalent to 35 full-time
employees . She further spoke of the volunteers giving the gift of time .
She polled the volunteers to see if they volunteered somewhere else
besides the Library. She presented a genuine, heartfelt thank you to the
volunteers for all they do.
Ms . Bennett then recognized the Edgewater Library Board members . She also
introduced Lucinda Colee, Volusia County Library Services Director and
Walter Jubinsky, Southeast Volusia Regional Librarian. She also
remembered Jean Kreimeier, who passed away and was missed.
Ms . Bennett then presented certificates to the volunteers for the hours
they contributed to the Edgewater Library. She informed everyone they
would be taking photos and asked the volunteers to sign the Hollywood star
that was located on the whiteboard.
At this time, Ms . Bennett invited everyone to enjoy the Italian meal
prepared by the members of the Edgewater Library Board.
While everyone enjoyed their meal, the Harmony Sound Waves performed.
Everyone participated in singing "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean".
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 1: 13
p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Bloomer, CMC
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Special Meeting
March 11, 2014