MINUTES FOR MAY 20, 2008 CCFOL BOARD MEETING

I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. Kevin Commins, Laura Frakes, Wayne Pulliam, Sandi Levin, Steve Weiber, and Sharon Zeitlin were present. Alan Corlin and Lauren Mead were absent. Elaine took the minutes for the meeting.

II. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The April 2008 minutes prepared by Elaine Hirohama were approved. Motion by Alan, second by Steve.

III. REPORTS
A. Secretary's Report: Lauren Mead was absent so no report was presented.

B. Treasurer's Report: John Kuechle, although not present, had prepared the treasurer's report, which was reviewed and accepted.

C. Book Sale Chair's Report: Wayne Pulliam. Wayne will concentrate on the book room to make sure that the correct kind of books are being placed there.

D. Membership Chair's Report: Sharon Zeitlin. Sharon reported that in 2008 we have 211 total members. 135 lapsed in 2007; 247 lapsed prior to 2007. It was agreed that life members who are no longer alive should be removed from our list. She stressed we need to do more to enroll new members. It was suggested that lapsed members be called to remind them to renew. Laura suggested a "we miss you" postcard instead. Alan agreed to print out the postcards. Motion by Alan, second by Sandi for materials and postage to send ?450 postcards asking for renewals. Sharon suggested a membership drive.

Further, she wondered if we could offer paid-up members a special "Members Only" time before the general book sale. This would have to be in the community room on Friday night, meaning that we need permission to operate after the library's 5:00 closing time. Laura said that would be all right.

E. Program Chair's Report: Nancy Kuechle/Elaine Hirohama. Although neither were in attedance, Elaine reported that Superintendent Cote had been confirmed for the next story time and that a quilting demonstration was in place for the next Saturday program.

Concern was raised over the poor attendance for the Police Saturday program. In the future, the press release will be emailed to the general membership as well as to all media. This led to a discussion about the board not communicating and sharing information internally.

Sandi asked whether the "Get Caught Reading" program still exists. We should attempt to revive it with new pictures.

Since the July story time is very close to the Fourth, we should plan on an Uncle Sam theme.

F. Publication Chair's Report: Sandi Levin. Sandi asked the board to begin writing submissions for the newsletter.

G. Librarian's Report: Laura Frakes. Family Place has been very successful. Motion by Wayne, seconded by Sharon, and passed to give Laura 100 Bookie Bucks that she requested.

IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Fiesta La Ballona- Application completed and submitted to Pam Robinson.

B. Culver City Reads: Kevin reported that he was unable to find a venue. In the discussion about what to do, it was generally agreed to delay 1776 until next year and see if we could do Stuart Little in the library as a pajama party on Saturday evening. This would require permission from library to hold a special after-hours event. Laura will ask for permission. If the county agrees, we will ask Sony for the right to show it.

C. Digital camera - After an attempt to purchase one at an Ed Foundation auction, it was recommended by the professional photographer there that we consider a Canon. Kevin will shop for it..

V. NEW BUSINESS

Library improvements: A meeting with Stephen Klein was set for 10:00 am on Saturday, June 7 at the library. The board discussed briefly that this was to be a low-key meeting with no specific capital improvements to be proposed. Instead, it's an introductory meeting to present our case to him, to offer our assistance however possible, and to determine what method works best for the county. It was suggested that we hold a follow-up public meeting with our members to solicit their thoughts and ideas.

VI. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. to Tuesday, June 17th.