MINUTES

Friends of the Bee Cave Public Library

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Welcome and Introductions

Kathy Albert called the meeting to order at 1:35. Introduction of attendees: Kathy Albert, Elena Reid, Barbara Hathaway, Lorna Harger, Nicola Davies, Beth V. Pay, Laura Mitchell, Rebecca Murski, Jane Mockford, Frances Landreaux, and Debbie Opdahl

Announcements

Book bags are still for sale and more will be ordered and available at Book Sale.

National Night Out will be celebrated in Bee Cave on August 7, 2007.

Minutes

There were no minutes published from the June 2007 meeting.

Treasurer Report

Francis Landreaux, the FOL treasurer, was not present at the beginning of the meeting.

Membership Drive Report

Discussed Preliminary text for brochure

Discussed placing brochures in school folders around October

Discussed booths at beginning of school year at Bee Cave and Lake Point Elementary

Grant Writing Report

Jane discussed grant writing suggestions. We would like to purchase a display case for the foyer of the new library. Jane explained that HEB has been very generous and supportive of the Bee Cave library and suggested we submit a grant proposal to HEB requesting funding for the display case.

The group discussed the library’s long term relationship with HEB and other potential grant opportunities. Laura will share information and documentation from a grant writing course she completed.

Library Director Report

Barbara discussed the Bee Cave Library calendar of events. Readership is up 50% from last summer. 260 children signed up fo rthe summer reading program. The city council response to the library budget for next fiscal year has been positive. Barbara hopes all budget requests for next fiscal year will be approved.

Book Fair

Lincoln Properties is partnering with us on the Book Fair. The Book Fair will be held in the School House. The group discussed ways for Lincoln Properties retailers to participate (providing drinks and food, punch cards, items for giveaways, etc.). The following groups were identified:

Signage - Barbara Hathaway

Checkout - Frances Landreaux, This includes traffic flow, acceptance of checks, determining costs for books, providing change for the cashiers, etc.

Setup - Laura Mitchell will contact people to participate in a Community Mixer/Setup event.

Food - Lorna Harger

Entertainment - Percussionist, perhaps others. Barbara has coordinated with percussionist. Debbie will ask 620 Dance Studio if they would be interested in participating.

Clean up - Suggested asking HS and MS volunteers

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:00 p.m.