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LIBRARY BOARD
EDGEWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR MEETING
March 6, 2001
3:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairwoman Jean Haughwout called to order a regular meeting of the Library Board at 3:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in the Edgewater Public Library.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairwoman Jean Haughwout, Marie Goodrich, Mary Rice, Linda Ladd, Sue
Shaw and Jo Anne Sikes. Also present were Librarian Gayle Harmon and recording secretary Liz
McBride.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes for February 6, 2001, were presented to the Board for approval. Librarian Gayle
Harmon referred to Page 2, under Library Holiday Hours of Operation. She clarified that they do
have a Staff Advisory Team and it was their meeting that did not materialize. Ms. Sikes moved to
approve the minutes as corrected, second by Ms. Goodrich. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
1. Nomination and Election of Chairman - Ms. Goodrich nominated Jean Haughwout for
Chairman, second by Ms. Sikes. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
2. Nomination and Election of Vice Chairman - Ms. Ladd nominated Mary Rice for Vice
Chairman, second by Ms. Sikes. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
3. Nomination and Election of Corresponding Secretary - Ms. Sikes nominated Marie
Goodrichfor Corresponding Secretary, second by Ms. Ladd and Ms. Rice. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN:
Librarian Gayle Harmon expressed the fact Regional Librarian Suzan Howes was not able to attend
the meeting.
Ms. Harmon reiterated that the children's programs were popular and well attended. She announced
the next family night would be March 27th. She said the Friends had been busy with a recent
membership drive and are planning a book sale for the end of April. Ms. Harmon reported the New
Smyrna Beach circulation staff visited and toured the Edgewater Library and vice versa. She said
they would continue with the visits to learn how each other does things, with the reference staff
visiting next.
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Library Board Minutes
March 6, 2001
Page 2
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Referring to the New Smyrna Library Friends' newsletter, Ms. Sikes said their membership drive
had picked up maybe 30 more than Edgewater. Ms. Sikes voiced her concern of recruiting "working
members." She commented on her program before an Edgewater Landing group where she recruited
the help of two ladies.
COMMUNICA TIONS:
Ms. Sikes said when she left Ways of Donating to the Library brochures at Settle-Wilder, an
employee suggested making them tri-fold to fit their holder racks. Ms. Ladd said she took about 100
brochures and distributed them at attorneys' offices.
Ms. Ladd inquired if there had been any response to the Board's letter to County Council in regard
to holiday hours of operation. The answer was no.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Librarian Gayle Harmon reported the information in Ways of Donating to the Library was not
currently on their website, but the idea would be taken under advisement. She also announced the
cost of a shelf plate would be about $5.00, and felt it should be a Friends project due to the fund
raising aspect.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discuss Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - Chairwoman Haughwout suggested changing
the menu slightly by eliminating turkey and only having ham, serving the usual salads and changing
the dessert. Ms. Sikes asked about having the ham already sliced. Discussion continued on the
menu and who would make or bring what, and that 60 people would be invited. Decorations, theme
and color schemes were also discussed. The Board considered what type of entertainment they could
get. It was mentioned to have the new Regional Librarian Suzan Howes give a speech. Ms.
McBride felt Ms. Howes may be interested in introducing herself to the group and talking about what
she has planned for the library. Ms. Sikes said she would call Ms. Howes.
MISCELLANEOUS:
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth J. McBride
Recording Secretary
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