Friends of the Portsmouth Library, Inc.
April 12, 2024
Biannual Membership Meeting
Board members present: Amanda Taft, Ellen Franke, Toby Pennell, Mia Taft, Deborah Gallagher
Call to Order: The meeting was held at the Churchland Public Library Coleman Room and called to order at 2:00 with 26 members total (including the board). It was a “tea” with beverages and snacks provided.
Minutes: Amanda introduced the board members and reviewed the last 6 months (new signage, Operation Warm, book club sponsorship, book donations to senior centers).
Correspondence: None
Financial Report by Treasurer: Ellen reported the Operating Account has a balance of $ 74,654.47. The Copier Account is $ 7,053.39.
Unfinished Business: We still have not had any firm response from Todd or the City of Portsmouth about the copiers issue. Ellen and Amanda have repeatedly left messages and were told “They will get back to them.” They have been reminded that we will stop paying for servicing or toner by July 2024 and the copiers will be theirs at that time. We are planning on financially assisting with another Author Expo at the Main Library on June 1. We continue to solicit for volunteers and book donations.
New Business: The Portsmouth Behavioral Group is having an event outside of the Children’s Museum in mid May and we will have a table there explaining FOPPL, asking for volunteers, book donations and handing out a voucher for a free children’s book at the Saturday book sale at Main (the same day). Our CD account money has been rolled over into our Operating Account because it will earn more interest. New officers can be nominated through an email and the request was made, since all positions are up for election. Amanda answered questions about ideas for FOPPL to spend money on, new signage and the Author Expo. It was also mentioned that when the Churchland Library Book Club is done with the books they will be donated to the library shelves so they can be put in circulation.
Library Director’s Report: Todd Elliot was not present and did not provide one.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:50.
_________________________________________Toby Pennell, Secretary
_________________________________________Amanda Taft, President
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