RALI

Minutes of the Meeting

March 13, 2008

At Gafney Library, Wakefield

 

Meeting called to order 9:31 AM

 

ATTENDANCE: Rindy Howard - Rochester Public Library, Karen Brown – Nute Library, Ann Hoey – New Hampshire State Library, Barbara Whiting – Wolfeboro Public Library, Diane Cassidy & Beryl Donovan – Gafney Library, Rhoda Capron – Blaisdell Memorial Library, Nancy Bergeron – Madbury Library, Yvonne Fisher – Ossipee Public Library, Holly Brown – Gilman Library

 

MINUTES:

Rhoda made a motion to accept the minutes from the last meeting, dated December 06, 2008, Diane seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Treasurer’s report was noted and placed on file as follows:

Balance of last report - $3,410.58

Expenditures - $1,953.68

Current balance in checking - $1,456.90

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Rindy indicated that Rollingsford Public Library seems to be doing fine. New material donations are still being accepted. Information regarding van delivery (where/when) will follow.

Discussion and a decision regarding whether RALI will begin circulating Large Print Books has been put on hold. More discussion will follow.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

The program (Christie Sarles, herbalist) set for June 12, 2008 has not been confirmed. It is hoped that Christie will be available to present her program on “Herbs for Women”

 

Ann Hoey presented the report on behalf of the New Hampshire State Library.

Be sure to check out the State Report on the NH State Library website for all of the latest news on the state level. Topics addressed but are not limited to:

***Budget cuts

***NH State Library Spring Workshops

***CHILIS Scholarships

***Kids, Books & Arts

***Upcoming Conferences

 

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

***Next meeting will take place on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at then Ossipee Library in Ossipee, N.H. Coffee at 9:00 AM, Meeting at 9:30 AM.

September 11, 2008 – at the Blaisdell Memorial Library in Nottingham – Annual Meeting – no program.

 

Business meeting adjourned 10:10 AM

 

PROGRAM: Round Table Discussion regarding the following:

 

It was decided that a 15 minute roundtable would take place at each RALI meeting beginning at 9:15 for those interested in participating. One issue/topic would be discussed.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Holly Brown

Gilman Library, Alton

Secretary