Cornwall Library Association

Minutes of the September 8, 2006 Meeting

Present: John Green, President, Paul De Angelis, Carla Bigelow Louise Dunn, Alec Frost, Pam Jones, Dominique Lasseur, Roxana Laughlin, Julie Schieffelin, Ann Schillinger and Jean Vitalis. Also present: Amy Cady, Library Director.

John Green called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.

Approval of Minutes: Upon motion by Ann Schillinger, seconded by Pam Jones, the minutes of the August 11, 2006 meeting were accepted with one correction; the Trusteeship Committee report should read: “The Committee is in the process of approaching candidates.”

Treasurer’s Report: John Green distributed a report of income and expenses and commented that expenses were on track except for electricity, which has been higher than anticipated.

In response to a question about how the income from two special events, the Rare Book Sale and the net profit from the Rose Algrant Art Show, would be spent, the board considered using it for either or both of two extra-budgetary projects, the renovation of the librarians’ office to give the Library Director a separate space or the removal of the current bulletin in the hall and replacing it with a wall case that could be used for special displays (e.g., rare books). Carla Bigelow reported that the latter is a priority of the Use of Space Task Force. She would like to bring the question to the Task Force and will research the case question. In the following discussion, the comment was made that perhaps the Algrant gift should be used for something specific and visible rather than ongoing annual expenses. The question was tabled until the Task Force could consider it.

John also elaborated on the concept of total return from the endowment, giving some examples (to come)

Library Director’s Report: In addition to the written report she circulated, Amy expressed her appreciation to John Green for his help and support during his tenure as president of the Board of Trustees. There was hearty applause from his colleagues on the Board.

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Report of Trusteeship Committee The Committee is continuing to approach candidates for the one remaining vacancy on the board.

Election of Officers for 2006-2007

The following slate of officers was unanimously elected.

President: Louise Dunn

Vice President: Ann Schillinger

Treasurer: John Green

Secretary: Pam Jones

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Friends Dinner and Cocktail Party for Donors

Pam Jones reported that about 32 people have accepted for the Friends Dinner at the Laughlins’. The cocktail party for donors, originally scheduled for October 21, has been rescheduled for January 27, 2007, at the Tatge-Lasseur house.

Reports from Selected Committees/Task Forces

Public Relations Paul De Angelis discussed various ways to mail the questionnaire and to ensure that many people return it. There is also the question of how to time its arrival with respect to the Annual Appeal’

Development Jean Vitalis asked for volunteers to sign the Annual Appeal letters to designated donors, and a sign-up sheet was circulated.

Board Calendar

Louise Dunn distributed a Board Operations Calendar.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie Schieffelin

Secretary