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NEXT MEETING: 2nd Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:15 AM. Bring magazines for Gloria to take to the hospital! _______________________________________________________________ FRIENDS OF THE PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY www.pahrumpfol.com MINUTES OF January 14, 2012 Officers: Donna Lee Laduke - President, Steven Johnson - Vice President, Jan Rider - Treasure, Mary Costello - Recording and Corresponding Secretary The meeting was called to order by President Donna Lee Laduke at 10:15 AM at the Pahrump Community Library meeting room. The Pledge of Allegiance, led by Gloria Patchin, was voiced by all. Sixteen members were in attendance. First on the agenda was a moment of silence for all present to recall what Ed Sepulveda meant to each of us, and to the work of the Friends of the Library. Ed died on Jan. 2, 2012 of a massive stroke. Donna Lee prepared a form, “Suggestions for Ed Sepulveda Memorials,” and requested that members list ideas for consideration. The Executive Board will consider, select & report at the next meeting. The Minutes of the December 10, 2011 meeting were accepted as presented. Treasurers Report: Jan Rider reported an opening balance of $4,756.91, and a closing balance of $4,954.42 for the month of December. Income from book store and bag sales totaled $241; and from dues, 25.00. Total expense, $68.49, for Nathan Adelson wreathe decor. Steve Johnson moved, Colleen Taylor seconded, to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion carried unanimously. Library Director’s Report: Susan Wonderly reported: 1) Windows 7 is being installed in the computers in the Children’s area, then to other patron-use computers; 2) the library is sponsoring a collection of coats, & other winter ware, for donation to “No to Abuse.” Susan announced that the library staff will honor the memory of Ed Sepulveda by dedicating the children’s Story Room to Ed’s memory. A plaque will be mounted. Ed’s strong and willing support of Brenda’s children’s library activites is remembered and appreciated. Web Master – Dennis Suter: President Donna Lee requested an update, removing older pictures and posting current ones. She reminded members to check out www.pahrumpfol.com occasionally. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Book Store: Phyllis Alvis reported that book sales are good--$241 in January. Membership: Bob Alvis reminded all that he is collecting 2012 dues. A reminder will be mailed with the Minutes in March. Hospital Magazines: After two deliveries in November, Gloria Patchin, has enough magazines for another delivery this month. Friendship: Colleen Taylor brought a condolence card for Cindy Sepulveda, and asked that each of us write a brief note and sign the card. (Ed died on Jan. 2nd.) Colleen will send a card to Ellie Leemans who is recovering from a mild stroke. When you are aware of a member who should be remembered, call Colleen at 751-6680 (leave message), or e-mail at cmtaylor_1955@hotmail.com . Programs/Press: As an alternative to a speaker at the February meeting, all agreed to used Jan Rider’s suggestion involving members in a “Did You Know?...” session – sharing interesting, little known facts. Begin looking for your “Trivia.” VP, Steve Johnson is contacting speakers for future meetings. Readers Digest Delivery: Jack Rider continues his faithful rounds to the hospital, Evergreen Nursing Home, Beehive Assisted Living, and VN Senior Care. Shut-in Delivery: There are no requests at this time. Advertising the availability is postponed. Historians: Joan Bangora has a copy of Ed Sepulveda’s memorial card. She requested a copy of Steve Johnson’s recently published article (Mirror) about Pahrump’s north-end RV park. BUSINESS: Big Book Sale: Phyllis Alvis, Chairman. Donna Lee met with Nugget executives to schedule the event for March 23 (9-5pm) & 24 (9-3). Flyers are prepared (courtesy of Donna Lee and Land Office II); take extras to post around the community. For a fee of $25, the flyer will be enclosed in the next Chamber mailing; Mary will include a flyer with the FOL Minute distribution. Phyllis passed a Volunteer Form—help is needed on March 22 for set-up. Call Phyllis if you can help: 751-9032. Please save paper grocery bags that have handles. Anyone who makes a purchase during the regular hours will receive an invitation to return during the final hour for a ‘dollar a bag’ sale. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Copies of the 2011-12 Friends Meetings Calendar is available – take a copy. Meeting Adjournment: At 10:55. A brief coffee break before our speaker’s presentation. Minutes respectfully submitted, Mary Costello, Secretary Program: VP Steve Johnson read three short stories from his newly published “Long Tales & Short Shorts.” His use of local color and typical surprise endings made for a most enjoyable presentation! Thanks, Steve. The Friends purchased a copy of “Long Tales...” for the library. Check it out and enjoy! __________________________________________________________________ NEXT MEETING: 2nd Saturday, December 10, 10:15
AM. HOLIDAY POTLUCK Bring your favorite dish to share …and magazines
for Gloria to take to the hospital! SPEAKER: Bob Alvis:
“Twas the Night Before Christmas” FRIENDS
OF THE PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY MINUTES
OF November 12, 2011 Officers: Donna Lee Laduke -
President, Steven Johnson - Vice President, Jan Rider - Treasure, Mary
Costello - Recording and Corresponding Secretary The meeting was called to order by
President Donna Lee Laduke at 10:20 AM at the Pahrump Community Library meeting
room. The Pledge of Allegiance, led by Cynthia
Sepulveda, was voiced by all. Twenty
members were in attendance. The Minutes of
the October 8, 2011 meeting were accepted as presented. Treasurers Report: Jan Rider reported an opening balance of $4,597.33, and a closing
balance of $4,464.73 for the month of October. Income from book store and bag sales totaled $282.
Expenses: $200, Nathan Adelson Wreathes; $181.25, 2011-12 FOL Brochures; and
$33.35, supplies. Jan’s report was accepted as presented. Librarian’s Report: No Report Web Master’s Report: The current Minutes and
schedule are on the website: www.pahrumpfol.com . COMMITTEE REPORTS Friends’ Book Store: With the help of volunteers, Phyllis and Bob Alvis
have purged the shelves of duplicates and pre-2000 copyrighted books, and
replaced them with books from storage.
The books removed are boxed, ready for the next Big Book Sale. Hospitality Manager: Marilyn Christensen—Thanks
to Ed Underhill for today’s goodies. Nine $5 Walmart gift cards [$45], surplus
from Brenda’s Summer Reading Program, were given to Marilyn to use as needed
for hostess supplies. Hospital Magazines: Gloria Patchin has a good
supply to deliver this month. Programs/Press: VP, Steve Johnson-- The PVT Community Calendar
correction has been made, but no Brief was published. Mr. Ronald Wayne will speak today. Steve is contacting speakers for future
meetings. Friendship: Colleen Taylor has
volunteered to create and mail greeting cards. When you are aware of a member who should be
remembered, call Colleen at 751-6680 (leave message), or e-mail at cmtaylor_1955@hotmail.com . Thank you,
Colleen! Readers Digest Delivery: Jack Rider made deliveries to Desert View Hospital,
Evergreen, Beehive, and V.N. Senior Care. Shut-in Delivery: Ed Sepulveda volunteered
to work with the Circulation Desk to deliver books to shut-in patrons. A notice for the local papers, and our FOL
website, informing shut-ins of this service is being prepared. Historians: Joan Bangora and Elie Leemans continue to look for
Friends-related info in the papers. BUSINESS: The Friends
purchased and will decorate two wreathes for the Nathan Adelson annual “Festival
of the Trees Auction,” scheduled for December 3rd. Mary Costello moved, Colleen Taylor seconded,
a motion to allow up to $200 for decoration items. Motion carried, unanimously. Marilyn Christianson will organize the
decoration of the wreathes on Nov. 19th at the Mountain Falls
Country Club. Following the meeting, Suzi
Schoonover, experienced in floral design, offered to purchase the décor and
help decorate both wreathes. Themes: 1)
Canes& Cones, and 2)A Gambler’Christmas. A drawing- from-the- hat determined that the two
Banquet Tickets will go to Donna Lee and Marilyn. Annual Big
Book Sale—TBA , at the Nugget. March
1, 2, 3, 2012 is under consideration. Donation of books to local schools—School librarians are
welcome to come to the FOL Book Store on any Wednesday, when Phyllis and Bob
are there, to select books they can use. Local Author Showcase—In progress. VP Steve is
solving the problem of collecting Sales Tax. ANNOUNCEMNTS: Colleen Taylor
requested the donation of available bibles. She will pass them on to the
chaplain at a Texas women’s prison. Copies of the
2011-12 Friends Meetings Calendar is available – take a copy. Meeting Adjournment: At 10:50. During the break, please look at the sign-up
list for refreshments. Program: VP
Steve Johnson introduced Ronald G. Wayne, author of two recently
published books: ADVENTURES of an APPLE FOUNDER (an autobiography), and the focus of
his life’s work, his opus magnum, INSOLENCE of OFFICE. The book addresses
socio-politics—governance in the context of the U.S. Constitution, and
socio-economics—the nature of money. In the brief time he had, Mr. Wayne concentrated
on the nature of money. In fascinating,
factual detail, he surveyed the history of money, from the store of value in
gold and silver coins to worthless, fiat paper money. Both very informative books are available in
paperback at Amazon, or electronically on Kendle or iTunes. Thanks to Mr. Wayne
for an excellent and timely presentation. Minutes respectfully submitted, Mary
Costello, Secretary FRIENDS OF THE PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY MINUTES OF October 8, 2011 Officers: Donna Lee Laduke - President, Steven Johnson - Vice President, Jan Rider - Treasure, Mary Costello - Recording and Corresponding Secretary The meeting was called to order by President Donna Lee Laduke at 10:15 AM at the Pahrump Community Library meeting room. The Pledge of Allegiance, led by Ed Sepulveda, was voiced by all. Fourteen members were in attendance, and our speaker, Joe Wells, was welcomed as a guest The Minutes of the September 10, 2011 meeting were accepted as presented. (Spelling correction.) A note from the Rosemary Clark Middle School librarians, thanking the Friends for the donation of books for the school library, was acknowledged and read by Donna Lee. Treasurers Report: Jan Rider reported an opening balance of $4,280.33, and a closing balance of $4,597.33 for the month of September. Income from book store and bag sales totaled $317. There were no expenses. Jan’s report was accepted as presented. Librarian’s Report: Susan Wonderly announced that about half of the computers in the library have been updated to Windows 7. A reminder: The Library Board meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, open to the public. Web Master’s Report: Dennis Suter has posted the current Minutes and schedule on the website: www.pahrumpfol.com . President Donna Lee asked Dennis to add contact phone numbers to the site: FOL President & Vice President, and Bob Alvis & Ed Sepulveda for free-book pick up. COMMITTEE REPORTS Friends’ Book Store: Phyllis Alvis said that sales are going well. Anyone who buys a full bag of books pays only half price. Membership: Bob Alvis – Name badges are available for new members. Hospitality Manager: Marilyn Christensen—Thanks to Donna Lee for today’s goodies. A sign-up sheet is available for volunteers to offer to bring treats for future meetings. Hospital Magazines: Gloria Patchin delivered 124 magazines for patients at the hospital. SHE NEEDS MORE FOR THIS MONTH! If you have magazines to recycle, please drop them off in the Friends Book Store. The Hospital-Employees-Exchange-Library offered to recycle their books, many hard-covered and lightly used, to our Friends’ Store. Gloria thanked them for the offer. Bring your magazines for Gloria to take to the hospital! Programs/Press: VP, Steve Johnson -- Meeting notices were not published in either the PVT or the Mirror, and the PVT Community Calendar correction has not been made. Donna Lee will work with Steve on this problem. Marina Winquist suggested contacting Vernon vanWinkle at KPVM-TV, and Karen Jackson (537-6100) at 95.1 Radio. Both have scheduled Community Events Calendars. The Mirror face-book also publishes event announcements. Friendship: We need a volunteer to send greeting cards to deserving members. Readers Digest Delivery: Jack Rider made deliveries to Desert View Hospital, Evergreen, Beehive, and V.N. Senior Care. Shut-in Delivery: Past-president, Ed Sepulveda volunteered to work with the Circulation Desk to deliver books to shut-in patrons. Thanks, Ed! Donna Lee will prepare a notice for the local papers informing shut-ins of this service. Historians: Joan Bangora and Elie Leemans continue to look for Friends-related info in the papers. BUSINESS: The Nathan Adelson annual “Festival of the Trees Auction” is scheduled for December 3rd. Donation of a decorated wreathe (and a ticket to dinner) is $100.00. Marilyn Christianson moved, Ed Sepulveda seconded, a motion to contribute two wreathes, as in the past. Motion carried, unanimously. Annual Big Book Sale—TBA , at the Nugget in March. Bob Alvis will price all the books pre-sale. Ed Sepulveda announced that we received four large cartons of books this month. He has about 100 boxes of books stored in his garage. Logo Book Bags –Evaluate the supply in January, before the Big Book Sale. Donation of books to local schools—Rosemary Clark Middle School librarians selected several age-appropriate books. (Thank you note received.) School librarians are welcome to come to the FOL Book Store on any Wednesday, when Phyllis and Bob are there, to select books they can use. Local Author Showcase—VP Steve and Susan Wonderly are working on this event and will address it at a future meeting. ANNOUNCEMNTS: FOL member, Suzi Schoonover, will speak on “Life on the Reservation” at the Oct. 12th DAR meeting, in the library meeting room. All are invited. Copies of the 2011-12 Friends Meetings Calendar are available – take a copy. Meeting Adjournment: At 10:50. During the break, please look at the sign-up list for refreshments. Program: President Donna Lee introduced Joe Wells, a local editor, writer, and speaker. After a career as an anti-virus programmer with computer giants IBM, and Norton, Joe pursued his hobby, ancient languages, and authored a translation of the New Testament, translated from ancient Egyptian into the Coptic language—the first Coptic edition in a century. More recently, he has translated Plato’s Atlantis into English. Joe Welsh can be reached at: oxyrhino@hotmail.com. Minutes respectfully submitted, Mary Costello, Secretary _________________________________________________________________________ Can you help? Call Donna Lee 1-800-327-5079 |
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