TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN

 

PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES

 

MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 4, 2002

 

Meeting held at the Provincetown Police Station

 

Members present:  James Cole (Chair), Marcia Fair (Vice-Chair),  Arthur Pike, Maghi Geary (Secretary)

 

Members absent:  Anita Berman

 

Others present:          Debra DeJonker-Berry (Library Director), Margaret Bergman and Roberta Lasley (Campaign Committee Members), and honored guest Flat Stanley

 

1.  Public Statements:  None

 

2.  Minutes:  Marcia Fair moved to accept the minutes of February 6, 2002.  Arthur Pike seconded.  It was so voted, 3-0.  Maghi Geary attended at 5:45 P.M.

 

3.  Director's Report:  The Library Director suggested that because there were guests, the Campaign Committee Report be taken out of order and that her report be tabled until next meeting.

 

4.  Capital Campaign Committee

a.  Marcia Fair handed out a campaign packet including campaign update (see attached).  Roberta Lasley and Margaret Bergman offered fundraising suggestions.  A discussion centered around fundraising techniques and Town Meeting planning.  In addition, an insert and an ad will be placed in the Provincetown Banner.

b.      February 16th fundraiser - was successful and a lot of fun.  Arthur Pike handled acknowledgement letters.

c.       YearRounders - Debra DeJonker-Berry asked for volunteers for the three Library

      tables.

             

5.   Chairman's Report -

a.      Chairman reviewed the Letter requesting a three-month request for a grant extension.  That meeting date is scheduled for March 7th in Worcester.  The Town Manager has graciously offered to accompany the Library Trustees and Library Director to that meeting.

d.      Town Meeting: Arthur Pike made a motion to submit the attached Letter to the Editor.  Seconded by Maghi Geary.  All in favor (4-0-0).           


  6.  Other Business - The Library Director brought forth a proposal from a member of the public to fund a rendering of the second floor of the New Library.  The group felt it was premature because final plans are not yet complete.  The Library Director will speak to the donor and ask him to wait.

 

Adjournment

Marcia Fair moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M.  Arthur Pike seconded, and it was so voted 3-0.  The next meeting is schedule for Wednesday, March 13th at 5:30 P.M. at the Police Station.

 

 

 

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These minutes were approved by a vote of the Provincetown Library Board of Library

Trustees members present at their meeting on                                 , 200    .

 

Respectfully Submitted:

 

 

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Board of Library Trustees Signature                                                           Title

 

Maghi Geary,

 

Secretary