The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by chairman John Landrigan at 7:30 PM on November 1, 2010. Present were trustees John Landrigan, Kathy Schiffman, Kerri Harrington, Ken Frank, Jane Darby, Mike Marshall and librarian Nanci Myers.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
In building news, Ken Frank talked to Russ Wilcox to look at the eaves of the building and to leave a quote for the masonry work. Doug Hayward will be contacted about the slate roof repair.
The refinished floors are finished and look beautiful. A thank you note will be sent to Michael Welch.
Financially, we are in good standing at the moment and potentially throughout the new year.
In programming, the book club is in full swing. The next discussion is slated for November 8th.
The writers' group is still meeting at the library regularly.
Next, the proposed budget for 2011 was looked at. It looks like it will be a better year than the last in terms of finances.
We would like to ask for more money from the town for next year. We will propose that our budget be restored to be equitable to that of North Haverhill Library.
From the precinct, we agreed to ask for $1500, instead of $1000.
We discussed giving the librarians a pay raise. All were in a agreement for an increase. John was going to crunch the numbers and send out the information for a review and vote later this week.
John wondered if we should do a survey of our patrons. It was decided to put this aside to discuss again next month.
In the Librarians' Report, there was a Halloween party with kids the previous Saturday. About 15 children were in attendance, along with their parents.
Nanci suggested we purchase a Keurig machine for the library. We hope to do this in the near future.
Inger Swingforth would like to hang her art and photography in the library in the coming months. All thought this would be a fine idea.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM
The next meeting will be on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM.
Submitted by,
Kerri Harrington
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Minutes of October 4, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by chairman John Landrigan at 7:30 on October 4, 2010. Present were trustees, John Landrigan, Vesta Smith, Jane Darby, Mike Marshall, Barbara May and librarian, Nanci Myers.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Mike Marshall has looked into the sign project and has turned all of his information over to Keesha Luce.
The refinished floors are almost ready. There is one small part near the bathroom to be finished.
The Librarians reported that Dennis Mason has donated 110 DVD's to the library this month and needs a card of thanks.
Tasco has assured us that the alarm system is in good working order.
Nanci is interested in purchasing a Keurig machine for the library and is checking at other
libraries to see how much they charge and where they get their supplies. She will report at a later date.
Nanci will call Russel Wilcox for an estimate on the brick work.
A special thank you needs to go to Hugh Underhill for leaf removal after leaf season is over.
Laptop users seem to be having trouble with WIFI. Nanci will keep an eye on it and let us know if it escalates.
John reported that we don't have to tap into our investments and hopefully won't have to until the new year.
It was decided that we will go forward with all fundraising activities.
John will talk to Kathy and Ted about the chicken supper and Jane will put in a request for a spot at next year's Fall Festival for the pig roast. The strawberry festival will be on the second Saturday in July and we will be taking part in this.
The Fall book discussion series is in full swing as of the week of Oct 11, 2010.
John will make up a preliminary budget for next year and present it to us at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35.
The next meeting will be on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM.
Submitted by,
Barbara May
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Mike Marshall has looked into the sign project and has turned all of his information over to Keesha Luce.
The refinished floors are almost ready. There is one small part near the bathroom to be finished.
The Librarians reported that Dennis Mason has donated 110 DVD's to the library this month and needs a card of thanks.
Tasco has assured us that the alarm system is in good working order.
Nanci is interested in purchasing a Keurig machine for the library and is checking at other
libraries to see how much they charge and where they get their supplies. She will report at a later date.
Nanci will call Russel Wilcox for an estimate on the brick work.
A special thank you needs to go to Hugh Underhill for leaf removal after leaf season is over.
Laptop users seem to be having trouble with WIFI. Nanci will keep an eye on it and let us know if it escalates.
John reported that we don't have to tap into our investments and hopefully won't have to until the new year.
It was decided that we will go forward with all fundraising activities.
John will talk to Kathy and Ted about the chicken supper and Jane will put in a request for a spot at next year's Fall Festival for the pig roast. The strawberry festival will be on the second Saturday in July and we will be taking part in this.
The Fall book discussion series is in full swing as of the week of Oct 11, 2010.
John will make up a preliminary budget for next year and present it to us at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35.
The next meeting will be on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM.
Submitted by,
Barbara May
Friday, October 1, 2010
Minutes of August 30, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by chairman John Landrigan at 7:30 PM on August 30, 2010. Present were trustees John Landrigan, Kathy Schiffman, Barbara May, Kerri Harrington, Vesta Smith, Ken Frank, Jane Darby and Mike Marshall. The librarians, Anne Ballam and Nanci Myers, were also present.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved with two amendments. The first was that Walmart should replace Shaw's. Also, Mike checked with Booster Club, not the selectmen, concerning the signage.
Mike Marshall looked into the sign project. Mike met with the owner of the Sign Depot company, John Buzzi. We will need to revisit the sign idea and also discuss possibilities with Keesha Luce.
In building news, Ken Frank has put up caution tape on the side of the building where there are dangerous bricks overhead. We will need to find a mason to rebuild the turrets.
The refinished floors are nearly done. There is a part near the bathrooms to finish.
John has been putting the minutes up on our website.
In the librarians' report, the summer reading program was a success and ended in a well attended trip to the Conklin farm. Anne presented the trustees with a slide show from the field trip.
Dennis Mason donated over 100 DVDs to the library.
The bike parade is coming up on September 11, 2010.
A kindermusik demonstration will occur on September 14, 2010.
Nanci will start a toner cartridge return through the library. We will make money through the program.
Nanci brought up the idea of looking toward a long term goal of automation. Everyone agreed that this was a great idea for the future.
In the financial report, we are doing well with cash flow.
John has worked on and sent out the 990 EZ form for the library.
In fund raising and programming, the Mystery Tea was a success. There was a nice article in the Bridge Weekly.
There will be a new book discussion series starting this Fall entitled Little Girls in Strange Worlds.
The book sale and pig roast will occur on September 11, 2010. John has written a letter to Walmart to ask for donations. Nanci will deliver it.
There will be a book sorting party on September 7, 2010 at 6 PM.
Lori Heels will be helping on book sale day, along with trustees and librarians.
Festival is from 10 AM- 4 PM. We will start set up at the library at 9 AM.
Ken and his family will start the pig roast and work on that throughout the day with other trustees. It was decided to sell sandwiches, chips and water. Sandwiches will be $8 and water, $1.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 PM.
The next meeting will be on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 7:30 PM.
Submitted by,
Kerri Harrington
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved with two amendments. The first was that Walmart should replace Shaw's. Also, Mike checked with Booster Club, not the selectmen, concerning the signage.
Mike Marshall looked into the sign project. Mike met with the owner of the Sign Depot company, John Buzzi. We will need to revisit the sign idea and also discuss possibilities with Keesha Luce.
In building news, Ken Frank has put up caution tape on the side of the building where there are dangerous bricks overhead. We will need to find a mason to rebuild the turrets.
The refinished floors are nearly done. There is a part near the bathrooms to finish.
John has been putting the minutes up on our website.
In the librarians' report, the summer reading program was a success and ended in a well attended trip to the Conklin farm. Anne presented the trustees with a slide show from the field trip.
Dennis Mason donated over 100 DVDs to the library.
The bike parade is coming up on September 11, 2010.
A kindermusik demonstration will occur on September 14, 2010.
Nanci will start a toner cartridge return through the library. We will make money through the program.
Nanci brought up the idea of looking toward a long term goal of automation. Everyone agreed that this was a great idea for the future.
In the financial report, we are doing well with cash flow.
John has worked on and sent out the 990 EZ form for the library.
In fund raising and programming, the Mystery Tea was a success. There was a nice article in the Bridge Weekly.
There will be a new book discussion series starting this Fall entitled Little Girls in Strange Worlds.
The book sale and pig roast will occur on September 11, 2010. John has written a letter to Walmart to ask for donations. Nanci will deliver it.
There will be a book sorting party on September 7, 2010 at 6 PM.
Lori Heels will be helping on book sale day, along with trustees and librarians.
Festival is from 10 AM- 4 PM. We will start set up at the library at 9 AM.
Ken and his family will start the pig roast and work on that throughout the day with other trustees. It was decided to sell sandwiches, chips and water. Sandwiches will be $8 and water, $1.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 PM.
The next meeting will be on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 7:30 PM.
Submitted by,
Kerri Harrington
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Minutes of August 2, 2010
Haverhill Library Association
Minutes of 8/02/2010
The Haverhill Library Association Board met on Monday, August 8, 2010,at 7:30 PM. Present were John Landrigan, Keesha Luce, Kathy Schiffmann, Jane Darby, Mike Marshall, Nanci Meyers, Anne Ballam, and Vesta Smith.
John Landrigan, President, opened the meeting. Vesta moved that the nomination of Mike Marshall as a member of the Board be accepted, seconded and passed, and John welcomed him.
Minutes of the July meeting were approved with the correction that August 3 is a Tuesday.
Keesha Luce, director of Alumni Hall, was introduced and spoke about two specific programs that might benefit both organizations. First item was the question of signage, both at Rte. 10, for directional, and in a spot between the two buildings, for information on programs. Mike will check with the selectmen for information on placement of signs, and state right-of-way, as well as with the commissioners of Haverhill Corner about requirements for signs.
The second item was the possibility of joint programs, and the availability of grants, perhaps through Granite State Reads. A return of the Little Red Wagon was suggested as a possibility.
Old business:
The hall floor is almost refinished, and John will work with Kerri on a suitable note of thanks to Mike for his donation of time and talent. Nanci will take a picture of the thankyou sign, perhaps for publication and as a souvenir for him.
The minutes of the meetings for this year are on the website, and John will send the URL to board members, so that they can log on.
The library's new email address is: mail@haverhilllibrary.org.
Librarians had no official reports. Jane will contact Glen Libby about the possibility of the work crew from the Count Jail to paint the stairs.
The financial report was distributed. We are just about on target at the halfway point of the year.
Fund-raising:
John has been sending out acknowledgements for donations to the Annual Appeal.
There are 17 people on the discussion list to date.
The Mystery Tea will take place Aug. 3 at 5:30. Vesta and Jane will be on hand to help in the afternoon, and Anne and Nanci will help set up in the AM. There are 18 signed up for the event.
The author luncheon will not take place in August, because of scheduling, but perhaps in October.
The pig roast at the Autumn Festival will be offered at $10 a plate, with potato salad and coleslaw and buns, with the final menu to be decided by Ken Frank. The two picnic table will be available for seating, from 11 AM on, although the timing of the 9/11 ceremony, will influence the starting hour.
John will compose a letter to Shaw's requesting donations of plates, cups, napkins, and plastic utensils, and Nanci will take it to Shaw's.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45.
Vesta Smith, pro tem
Minutes of 8/02/2010
The Haverhill Library Association Board met on Monday, August 8, 2010,at 7:30 PM. Present were John Landrigan, Keesha Luce, Kathy Schiffmann, Jane Darby, Mike Marshall, Nanci Meyers, Anne Ballam, and Vesta Smith.
John Landrigan, President, opened the meeting. Vesta moved that the nomination of Mike Marshall as a member of the Board be accepted, seconded and passed, and John welcomed him.
Minutes of the July meeting were approved with the correction that August 3 is a Tuesday.
Keesha Luce, director of Alumni Hall, was introduced and spoke about two specific programs that might benefit both organizations. First item was the question of signage, both at Rte. 10, for directional, and in a spot between the two buildings, for information on programs. Mike will check with the selectmen for information on placement of signs, and state right-of-way, as well as with the commissioners of Haverhill Corner about requirements for signs.
The second item was the possibility of joint programs, and the availability of grants, perhaps through Granite State Reads. A return of the Little Red Wagon was suggested as a possibility.
Old business:
The hall floor is almost refinished, and John will work with Kerri on a suitable note of thanks to Mike for his donation of time and talent. Nanci will take a picture of the thankyou sign, perhaps for publication and as a souvenir for him.
The minutes of the meetings for this year are on the website, and John will send the URL to board members, so that they can log on.
The library's new email address is: mail@haverhilllibrary.org.
Librarians had no official reports. Jane will contact Glen Libby about the possibility of the work crew from the Count Jail to paint the stairs.
The financial report was distributed. We are just about on target at the halfway point of the year.
Fund-raising:
John has been sending out acknowledgements for donations to the Annual Appeal.
There are 17 people on the discussion list to date.
The Mystery Tea will take place Aug. 3 at 5:30. Vesta and Jane will be on hand to help in the afternoon, and Anne and Nanci will help set up in the AM. There are 18 signed up for the event.
The author luncheon will not take place in August, because of scheduling, but perhaps in October.
The pig roast at the Autumn Festival will be offered at $10 a plate, with potato salad and coleslaw and buns, with the final menu to be decided by Ken Frank. The two picnic table will be available for seating, from 11 AM on, although the timing of the 9/11 ceremony, will influence the starting hour.
John will compose a letter to Shaw's requesting donations of plates, cups, napkins, and plastic utensils, and Nanci will take it to Shaw's.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45.
Vesta Smith, pro tem
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Minutes of July 12, 2010
Haverhill Library Association
Minutes of July 12, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by chairman John Landrigan at 7:30 PM on July 12, 2010. Present were trustees John Landrigan, Kathy Schiffman, Barbara May, Kerri Harrington, Vesta Smith, and Ken Frank.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
In the librarians' report, the floors have been refinished by a generous patron. A thank you will be sent out after the floor is completed.
McNaughton has told us of a credit of $500 that we unknowingly had. We will use it to have another year of McNaughton service.
The summer reading program has been a huge success. We have 20+ kids most Tuesdays.
On August 10, 2010, there will be a field trip to the Conklin Farm.
There was not a financial report this month, but our cash flow continues to be positive.
Our annual appeal brought in more than the projected amount in the budget.
At the Strawberry festival we made a total of $11. Everyone agreed it was nice that we were represented at the festival.
The Mystery Tea Party will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 PM. The tickets will be $10 each and will be available at the library. We will also put an ad in the Bridge.
Ken did a thorough check of the library building and presented an itemized checklist of issues that need to be addressed. The parapet is the most urgent, as bricks are jutting out and it is quite dangerous. The drainage is also of some urgency. Some trustees will check on pricing and availability of contractors to tackle these issues.
Ken suggested another clean-up day at the library. One of the many ideas was to clean up the backyard with hopes of having a reading area with tables and chairs, etc.
John brought up the idea of starting a Haverhill, NH community list serve through Yahoo groups, sponsored by the library.
The next meeting was scheduled for August 2, 2010.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM
Submitted by,
Kerri Harrington
Minutes of July 12, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by chairman John Landrigan at 7:30 PM on July 12, 2010. Present were trustees John Landrigan, Kathy Schiffman, Barbara May, Kerri Harrington, Vesta Smith, and Ken Frank.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
In the librarians' report, the floors have been refinished by a generous patron. A thank you will be sent out after the floor is completed.
McNaughton has told us of a credit of $500 that we unknowingly had. We will use it to have another year of McNaughton service.
The summer reading program has been a huge success. We have 20+ kids most Tuesdays.
On August 10, 2010, there will be a field trip to the Conklin Farm.
There was not a financial report this month, but our cash flow continues to be positive.
Our annual appeal brought in more than the projected amount in the budget.
At the Strawberry festival we made a total of $11. Everyone agreed it was nice that we were represented at the festival.
The Mystery Tea Party will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 PM. The tickets will be $10 each and will be available at the library. We will also put an ad in the Bridge.
Ken did a thorough check of the library building and presented an itemized checklist of issues that need to be addressed. The parapet is the most urgent, as bricks are jutting out and it is quite dangerous. The drainage is also of some urgency. Some trustees will check on pricing and availability of contractors to tackle these issues.
Ken suggested another clean-up day at the library. One of the many ideas was to clean up the backyard with hopes of having a reading area with tables and chairs, etc.
John brought up the idea of starting a Haverhill, NH community list serve through Yahoo groups, sponsored by the library.
The next meeting was scheduled for August 2, 2010.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM
Submitted by,
Kerri Harrington
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Minutes of June 7, 2010
Haverhill Library Association
Minutes of June 7, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by chairman John Landrigan at 7:30 PM on June 7, 2010. Present were trustees John Landrigan, Kathy Schiffman, Barbara May, Jane Darby, Kerri Harrington, Vesta Smith, and Ken Frank. Anne Ballam, librarian, was also present.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
In old business, there is a copy of Fillion's manifesto at the front desk. We have collectively decided not to answer Fillion's request for a response.
The Tasco alarm system is still acting funny. The librarians should call and make an appt. for a time when they will be at the library.
Ken will look at the trapdoor tonight. He will also walk around the library and see if there are any other pressing things that need to be fixed. He will be given a key so that he can work on repairs after hours and at his convenience.
In the librarians' report, the summer reading program, entitled “Make a Splash-Read!”, will resume in mid- June. It will conclude with another farm tour of the Conklin farm in Haverhill.
A local woman has offered her services in leading a Murder Mystery Tea at the library. Everyone thought this was a fine idea and the planning stage has begun.
Elaine Elliott, a representative from the Glencliff Nursing home, borrowed books from the library and wrote a thank you note for our fine service to the community.
Lydia Barthelow donated children's VHS tapes, Dottie Long donated $40 toward the snacks for story hour and Carolyn Dannielson has been helping with weeding and gardening in the front of the library. Thank you cards will be sent to each woman.
There is not a financial report this month. Marcia has been ill.
Overall, we are in an OK position with money right now.
We raised approximately $2200 from our annual appeal. John will construct and send out acknowledgment letters to those that gave to the library.
We have to start filing a 990 tax form.
The Spring writing workshop has ended, but some writers continue to meet on Thursday evenings at the library.
The last book discussion is on Monday, June 21st. The final book is Thomas Pynchon's, Inherent Vice.
The Author's Luncheon is still up in the air. We are looking at the end of August at the Gibson House.
The book sale will be held this September 11th. We will also be sponsoring a pig roast, with proceeds going to the library. Ken will donate the pig and cook it for us. More info and planning of this event will follow.
The Women's Fellowship is holding a strawberry festival on the 26th of June from 9AM-3PM. We have decided to have a table at the festival where we will sell books, cookbooks, bags, note cards, etc.
The Annual Report was written and submitted by the librarians recently. A copy of it was sent around as a pdf and everyone agreed that it looked great.
Lastly, we talked about having more communication with the public about the library. Some ideas that were brought up were articles in the Bridge Weekly and other local papers. Facebook was mentioned as another avenue to reach many of our patrons. There will be more discussion of this topic over email and at future meetings.
The next meeting was scheduled for July 12th, 2010.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM
Submitted by,
Kerri Harrington
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Minutes of April 5, 2010
Haverhill Library Association
Minutes of April 5, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by chairman John Landrigan at 7:30 PM on April 5, 2010. Present were trustees John Landrigan, Kathy Schiffman, Barbara May, Jane Darby and Kerri Harrington.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
In fund raising, the Chicken Pie Supper was a huge success. Everyone agreed that it would be a great thing to do annually. Some ideas for change include charging more for each ticket and perhaps having two different sittings to accommodate all the people. It was noted that the ads in the paper helped get the word out about the supper.
We are planning an Author's Luncheon for the future, but are trying to pin down a date. The 25th or 18th of September was discussed. The location would be the Gibson House.
It is time again for our annual appeal. We have approximately 235 names on the list. John will make the copies this week and we will have an envelope stuffing party on April 12th at 7 PM.
The Spring Writing Workshop started last week and it is at capacity with 10 members.
The next book discussion will be held on April 19th and the books is Motherless Brooklyn.
In Finances, the Mildred Page funds have started to come in and we received $200 more this quarter than last year.
We requested an increase in money from the town and precinct this year and we were generously rewarded more.
A motion was passed to reinstate the librarians' hours and pay. The vote was passed.
The next meeting was scheduled for June 7th. In May, we will do any necessary correspondence by email.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM
Submitted by,
Kerri Harrington
Minutes of April 5, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by chairman John Landrigan at 7:30 PM on April 5, 2010. Present were trustees John Landrigan, Kathy Schiffman, Barbara May, Jane Darby and Kerri Harrington.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
In fund raising, the Chicken Pie Supper was a huge success. Everyone agreed that it would be a great thing to do annually. Some ideas for change include charging more for each ticket and perhaps having two different sittings to accommodate all the people. It was noted that the ads in the paper helped get the word out about the supper.
We are planning an Author's Luncheon for the future, but are trying to pin down a date. The 25th or 18th of September was discussed. The location would be the Gibson House.
It is time again for our annual appeal. We have approximately 235 names on the list. John will make the copies this week and we will have an envelope stuffing party on April 12th at 7 PM.
The Spring Writing Workshop started last week and it is at capacity with 10 members.
The next book discussion will be held on April 19th and the books is Motherless Brooklyn.
In Finances, the Mildred Page funds have started to come in and we received $200 more this quarter than last year.
We requested an increase in money from the town and precinct this year and we were generously rewarded more.
A motion was passed to reinstate the librarians' hours and pay. The vote was passed.
The next meeting was scheduled for June 7th. In May, we will do any necessary correspondence by email.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM
Submitted by,
Kerri Harrington
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Minutes of March 1, 2010
Haverhill Library Association
Minutes of March 1, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by Chairman John Landrigan at 7:30PM on March 1, 2010. Present were trustees, John Landrigan, Vesta Smith, Kathy Schiffman, Jane Darby, Don Bazzell, and Barbara May. Librarians, Nanci Myers and Anne Ballam joined us.
Minutes of the February meeting were corrected.
Old business: Nanci will call Tasco to have them look at the alarm.
John will get in touch with Ken Frank and ask him to fix the trap door by the restroom.
It was moved by Vesta and seconded by Jane to withdraw $1200 from Fidelity. We should have the Page Fund disbursement by the next meeting.
At our next meeting we will decide on the details of the author luncheon. May 23 or June 6 were two dates that were picked. W.D. Wetherall of Lyme will be our author and hopefully he has one of these dates open.
We discussed our chicken pie supper which will be held on Sat, March 13, at 5:00PM. Set-up will be at 4:00. Vesta is in charge of tickets and the raffle. John will take care of selling books by donation.
The librarians reported that materials have been ordered for the summer
reading program, the theme of which is " Make a Splash- Read".
Nanci has contacted McNaughton and lowered our plan to $200.
Don Bazzell has resigned from the board due to many other commitments.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20PM.
Next meeting will be on April 5, 2010 at 7:30PM
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara May
Minutes of March 1, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by Chairman John Landrigan at 7:30PM on March 1, 2010. Present were trustees, John Landrigan, Vesta Smith, Kathy Schiffman, Jane Darby, Don Bazzell, and Barbara May. Librarians, Nanci Myers and Anne Ballam joined us.
Minutes of the February meeting were corrected.
Old business: Nanci will call Tasco to have them look at the alarm.
John will get in touch with Ken Frank and ask him to fix the trap door by the restroom.
It was moved by Vesta and seconded by Jane to withdraw $1200 from Fidelity. We should have the Page Fund disbursement by the next meeting.
At our next meeting we will decide on the details of the author luncheon. May 23 or June 6 were two dates that were picked. W.D. Wetherall of Lyme will be our author and hopefully he has one of these dates open.
We discussed our chicken pie supper which will be held on Sat, March 13, at 5:00PM. Set-up will be at 4:00. Vesta is in charge of tickets and the raffle. John will take care of selling books by donation.
The librarians reported that materials have been ordered for the summer
reading program, the theme of which is " Make a Splash- Read".
Nanci has contacted McNaughton and lowered our plan to $200.
Don Bazzell has resigned from the board due to many other commitments.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20PM.
Next meeting will be on April 5, 2010 at 7:30PM
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara May
Monday, March 1, 2010
Minutes of February 1, 2010
Haverhill Library Association
Minutes of February 1, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by Chairman John Landrigan at 7:30PM on February 1, 2010. Present were trustees John Landrigan, Kathy Schiffman, Jane Darby, Don Bazzell, Vesta Smith, and Kerri Harrington.
Minutes of the January meeting, as well as the annual meeting, were approved.
In old business, the alarm still needs to be looked at. Tasco will need to be called and appointment will need to be scheduled.
The trapdoor near the restroom still needs to be fixed.
We have a few recent donations of money and books. It was decided to include mention in thank you notes that donations are tax deductible.
The select board budget hearing will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Trustees are encouraged to attend.
In board development, Ken Frank has agreed to join the board. He will attend the next meeting.
In fundraising news, a Winter writers’ workshop will start on February 16th and run through the end of March. It will be from 7-8:30PM and will cost $125.
The Winter book discussion is under way. Six people attended the gathering in January. The next meeting will occur on February 15th.
We will have a budget review in April. We should have the Page fund reimbursement by then.
We discussed different fundraising ideas such as bake sales, tea and scone on Saturdays, raffles, a community supper night, etc.
It was decided to try to plan a chicken pie supper night to be held in the near future.
Lastly, we brainstormed names for trustees to join the board.
There wasn’t a Librarian’s Report tonight due to an illness.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Next meeting will be on March, 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM.
Submitted by,
Kerri Harrington
Minutes of February 1, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by Chairman John Landrigan at 7:30PM on February 1, 2010. Present were trustees John Landrigan, Kathy Schiffman, Jane Darby, Don Bazzell, Vesta Smith, and Kerri Harrington.
Minutes of the January meeting, as well as the annual meeting, were approved.
In old business, the alarm still needs to be looked at. Tasco will need to be called and appointment will need to be scheduled.
The trapdoor near the restroom still needs to be fixed.
We have a few recent donations of money and books. It was decided to include mention in thank you notes that donations are tax deductible.
The select board budget hearing will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Trustees are encouraged to attend.
In board development, Ken Frank has agreed to join the board. He will attend the next meeting.
In fundraising news, a Winter writers’ workshop will start on February 16th and run through the end of March. It will be from 7-8:30PM and will cost $125.
The Winter book discussion is under way. Six people attended the gathering in January. The next meeting will occur on February 15th.
We will have a budget review in April. We should have the Page fund reimbursement by then.
We discussed different fundraising ideas such as bake sales, tea and scone on Saturdays, raffles, a community supper night, etc.
It was decided to try to plan a chicken pie supper night to be held in the near future.
Lastly, we brainstormed names for trustees to join the board.
There wasn’t a Librarian’s Report tonight due to an illness.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Next meeting will be on March, 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM.
Submitted by,
Kerri Harrington
Monday, February 1, 2010
Minutes of January 18, 2010
Haverhill Library Association
Minutes from Annual Meeting of January 18, 2010
The annual meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by chairman John Landrigan at 6:30 PM on January 18, 2009. Present were trustees John Landrigan, Kerri Harrington, Kathy Schiffman, Barbara May and librarian Anne Ballam. Also at this meeting was a representative of the public, Linda Lee Landrigan.
First order of business was that John proposed that the trustees should write up the annual report instead of the librarians.
We discussed 2009 and how it was a particularly difficult year for the Haverhill Library. We dealt with a recession and a lawsuit ,as well as other smaller obstacles.
Some of the accomplishments of the year were a profitable book sale, an author’s luncheon, writing workshops, a Facebook page, a wireless system for computer, a successful children’s program and a new board member. We also established a Fundraising Committee in 2009.
We discussed putting up a poster announcing our Amazon wish list. Linda Lee Landrigan agreed to make the poster for the library.
Election of officers followed. John Landrigan was reinstated as President of the Board. Kathy Schiffman was elected as Vice President. Kerri Harrington retains her position as Secretary.
Once again we talked about board development and how we could use two more members to join.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM
Next meeting will be on February 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Submitted by,
KERRI HARRINGTON
Minutes from Annual Meeting of January 18, 2010
The annual meeting of the Haverhill Library Board was called to order by chairman John Landrigan at 6:30 PM on January 18, 2009. Present were trustees John Landrigan, Kerri Harrington, Kathy Schiffman, Barbara May and librarian Anne Ballam. Also at this meeting was a representative of the public, Linda Lee Landrigan.
First order of business was that John proposed that the trustees should write up the annual report instead of the librarians.
We discussed 2009 and how it was a particularly difficult year for the Haverhill Library. We dealt with a recession and a lawsuit ,as well as other smaller obstacles.
Some of the accomplishments of the year were a profitable book sale, an author’s luncheon, writing workshops, a Facebook page, a wireless system for computer, a successful children’s program and a new board member. We also established a Fundraising Committee in 2009.
We discussed putting up a poster announcing our Amazon wish list. Linda Lee Landrigan agreed to make the poster for the library.
Election of officers followed. John Landrigan was reinstated as President of the Board. Kathy Schiffman was elected as Vice President. Kerri Harrington retains her position as Secretary.
Once again we talked about board development and how we could use two more members to join.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM
Next meeting will be on February 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Submitted by,
KERRI HARRINGTON
Friday, January 15, 2010
Minutes of January 4, 2010
Haverhill Library Board met on January 4, 2010, at the library, at 7:30 PM.
President John Landrigan opened the meeting. Present were John, Barbara May, Jane Darby, Vesta Smith, Kathy Schiffman, and librarians Nanci Meyers, and Annemarie Ballam.
Jane moved acceptance of the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded and passed.
Since Don Bazzell was not present, there could be no discussion of old business.
The librarians distributed their reports. They would like help bringing the hall table upstairs, as well as the Christmas tree, as they are bulky. It is also difficult to close the storm windows, and John will help with that.
The bathroom drain pipe froze again, and the lack of insulation was discussed.
The budget review committee will meet on Wednesday night, and John and Nanci will attend to speak for the Library.
John will offer a second writing workshop, starting in February, but not on a night when the Library is open, so as not to interfere with business.
The winter book discussion will start the third Monday of January, and Linda Landrigan has made great flyers to be put up in various places to announce it.
We are planning a hog roast during the Haverhill Days celebration, on the Common, September 11.
Trustees have been asked to help with filing of the accession cards, and John will be the first to help.
Meeting adjourned at 8:23. Next meeting will be on January 18 at 6:30 PM, the annual meeting, to finish before the book group meeting.
Vesta Smith, sec. pro tem
President John Landrigan opened the meeting. Present were John, Barbara May, Jane Darby, Vesta Smith, Kathy Schiffman, and librarians Nanci Meyers, and Annemarie Ballam.
Jane moved acceptance of the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded and passed.
Since Don Bazzell was not present, there could be no discussion of old business.
The librarians distributed their reports. They would like help bringing the hall table upstairs, as well as the Christmas tree, as they are bulky. It is also difficult to close the storm windows, and John will help with that.
The bathroom drain pipe froze again, and the lack of insulation was discussed.
The budget review committee will meet on Wednesday night, and John and Nanci will attend to speak for the Library.
John will offer a second writing workshop, starting in February, but not on a night when the Library is open, so as not to interfere with business.
The winter book discussion will start the third Monday of January, and Linda Landrigan has made great flyers to be put up in various places to announce it.
We are planning a hog roast during the Haverhill Days celebration, on the Common, September 11.
Trustees have been asked to help with filing of the accession cards, and John will be the first to help.
Meeting adjourned at 8:23. Next meeting will be on January 18 at 6:30 PM, the annual meeting, to finish before the book group meeting.
Vesta Smith, sec. pro tem
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