Friends of the Burlington County Library Board
We have regularly scheduled meetings but receive voting requests or funding request updates between meetings.
Friends of the Burlington County Library Board Minutes of May 28, 2025
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The meeting came to order at 4:49 p.m.
The meeting came to order at 4:49 p.m.2.In attendance were: Jim Casa, Tina Cirillo, Barbara Coia, Alan Fisher, Jerrie Fisher, Larry Jenkins, Jamie Lundquist, Virginia Minard, Joann Hersh, Roberta Sallee, Lillie Seich, Alison Senter, Fabian Swietnicki, Mary Pat Scordato, Carmen Popick (Board members) and Jaci Moseley, Allison Lowrey, Gabriella Graziul, Givane “Gigi”Hayes (Library Staff)
In attendance were: Jim Casa, Tina Cirillo, Barbara Coia, Alan Fisher, Jerrie Fisher, Larry Jenkins, Jamie Lundquist, Virginia Minard, Joann Hersh, Roberta Sallee, Lillie Seich, Alison Senter, Fabian Swietnicki, Mary Pat Scordato, Carmen Popick (Board members) and Jaci Moseley, Allison Lowrey, Gabriella Graziul, Givane “Gigi”Hayes (Library Staff)3.President Larry Jenkins reported that book donations are diminishing but congratulated Tina and Ginny and all for gathering materials. Our treasury is at an all-time high, and we hope to keep holding book sales quarterly.
President Larry Jenkins reported that book donations are diminishing but congratulated Tina and Ginny and all for gathering materials. Our treasury is at an all-time high, and we hope to keep holding book sales quarterly.He also thanked those who work behind the scenes, especially our longest-serving member, Fabian, and emphasized the importance and significance of sorting the books to present by category during the sales.
4.Gigi, the new Chief Librarian of Public Services, introduced the rest of the staff members present.
Gigi, the new Chief Librarian of Public Services, introduced the rest of the staff members present.5.Allison Lowrey’s proposal for emerging technology- Sensory Story Time- was met with praise and enthusiasm by the Board members in attendance. Jamie’s question regarding cleaning the items was answered (built in wipe-clean surfaces). Sessions will accommodate up to 12 families.
Allison Lowrey’s proposal for emerging technology- Sensory Story Time- was met with praise and enthusiasm by the Board members in attendance. Jamie’s question regarding cleaning the items was answered (built in wipe-clean surfaces). Sessions will accommodate up to 12 families. 6.The Children’s Summer Reading Program will be starting June 16th.
The Children’s Summer Reading Program will be starting June 16th.7.The minutes from the last meeting were approved as submitted.
The minutes from the last meeting were approved as submitted.8.Treasurers Report- Jamie submitted a written report. Because in 2024 our gross income exceeded $50,000, she will be using an outside tax preparer to file the more complex forms required by the IRS for charities in that category. As a result, the Treasurer’s Report format has been redesigned to more clearly reflect revenue sources.
Treasurers Report- Jamie submitted a written report. Because in 2024 our gross income exceeded $50,000, she will be using an outside tax preparer to file the more complex forms required by the IRS for charities in that category. As a result, the Treasurer’s Report format has been redesigned to more clearly reflect revenue sources.The book locker project we had agreed to fund is currently in limbo. For now, we will keep the $23,000 we committed for it in a CD until when/if it is needed.
Since the Federal grant for Phase 1 of the library’s building project has been cancelled by the current administration, the $50,000 we had set aside as our eventual contribution to that project for enhanced computer resources will now be put to other uses.
We covered the lunch expense for the volunteers who went up to Princeton and collected a large amount of leftover books after the AAUW’s large annual book sale.
Our current checking account balance is $45,876.41
At our upcoming book sale, we will be piloting a “Paid” stamped receipt system for those making their book purchases at the back pay station. This should alleviate any issues regarding proof of payment as they pass the front pay station.
The Treasurer’s report was moved and approved.
9.Membership- We have 75 new and 63 renewed members EDIFI has 30 so far. 166 2024 non-renewed as yet The board members number is steady at 21.
Membership- We have 75 new and 63 renewed members EDIFI has 30 so far. 166 2024 non-renewed as yet The board members number is steady at 21.The report was moved and approved.
10.The members present unanimously seconded a motion to retain Jan Fields and Emily O’Hagan as FBCL Board members for 2025, without dues, as they combat their current health issues which have prevented them from attending our Board Meetings or volunteering in other ways. We wish them well in their recoveries and look forward to having them back with us soon.
The members present unanimously seconded a motion to retain Jan Fields and Emily O’Hagan as FBCL Board members for 2025, without dues, as they combat their current health issues which have prevented them from attending our Board Meetings or volunteering in other ways. We wish them well in their recoveries and look forward to having them back with us soon.11.Sorting room- Alan- No issues; they are plugging along
Sorting room- Alan- No issues; they are plugging alongPossible reason for less contributions could be increase in e-books. Same for audio.
12.Children and media- Lillie- We are fine. 9 crates of CD music, 25 boxes of movies, kids are fine, good parent/teacher stuff including home schooling.
Children and media- Lillie- We are fine. 9 crates of CD music, 25 boxes of movies, kids are fine, good parent/teacher stuff including home schooling.13.Specially priced books- Barbara- In good shape; carts with fresh materials
Specially priced books- Barbara- In good shape; carts with fresh materials14.Facebook-Jamie- Membership is trickling in; it has proven to be a good platform.
Facebook-Jamie- Membership is trickling in; it has proven to be a good platform.15.Our credit union partner, EDIFI, has expressed renewed interest in presenting a program or two for the public at the library on subjects like personal finance and budgeting and has asked if that would be possible. They remain interested in co-sponsoring one or more family oriented library programs in conjunction with the Friends, and would appreciate our approaching them if we can identify such an opportunity.
Our credit union partner, EDIFI, has expressed renewed interest in presenting a program or two for the public at the library on subjects like personal finance and budgeting and has asked if that would be possible. They remain interested in co-sponsoring one or more family oriented library programs in conjunction with the Friends, and would appreciate our approaching them if we can identify such an opportunity.16.There was a vote on the funding request for $978.80 for Sensory Story Time tools and support items. The motion made was for $1000, then amended to $1100 with a suggestion to purchase a second toy. The motion was approved unanimously.
There was a vote on the funding request for $978.80 for Sensory Story Time tools and support items. The motion made was for $1000, then amended to $1100 with a suggestion to purchase a second toy. The motion was approved unanimously.17.Meeting and book sale dates as well as Barbara’s EDIFI report were part of Larry’s distributed written agenda
Meeting and book sale dates as well as Barbara’s EDIFI report were part of Larry’s distributed written agenda18.Reminder: there has to be a Board member in charge of each cash box at all times at our book sales.
Reminder: there has to be a Board member in charge of each cash box at all times at our book sales.19.It was moved and approved to adjourn the meeting.
It was moved and approved to adjourn the meeting.Respectfully submitted by Roberta Sallee, Board Secretary
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Ideas and comments are welcome
2025 Events
Book Sales: Feb 27-Mar 2, May 29-Jun 1, Sep 4-7, Dec 4-7
Board Meetings: Mar 28 open to public & election of officers (4:30 PM)
May 2 (4:30 PM), Jul 11 (noon), Aug 6 (noon), Oct 15 (4:30 PM)
Holiday Dinner: Dec 6
(Dates and times subject to change.)
The Charlie Zahn tribute to John Denver was well attended and wonderful.
Dinner at Villa Rosa Dec. 2024
Next meeting date changed from July 9 to July 11th.
