HomeMy WebLinkAbout081610Port Townsend. Library Advisory Board Notes
August 1 G, 4:OOPM
Pink House
Members present: Benjamin Dow, Bill Maxwell, Caitlin Harrison, Fran Post, Wes Eng,
Ken Dane
Absent: Eileen Price,
Stan present: "Theresa Percy
Scribe: Fran Post
Foundation -- No current update, meeting next week
Friends — Next used book sale to be held in October. They have received many donations
towards this sale.
Susan Wilson, grant writer and organizer of Workshops & Assistance for Job Seekers
provided a final report on the Hard Times Grant. This grant has been funded for a second.
year.
Communication — Through S. Wilson: An attendee from the Hard Times Workshop
wrote that it has been very helpful in providing training and many useful resources for
Job-searching.
Staff Reports — Written Report received from Jean -Marie Tarascio, Youth Services
Director's Report
• Data from City of Port Townsend Income Survey compiled and received.
• Public School - Library collaboration is progressing well, G. Laes and K. Meyer
have been meeting regularly. CLAN to be installed in the schools with book
drop -oft and pick -up to be provided.
• Architect Jim Cary continues to work with key staff on library design. He has
agreed to be available to discuss the design during the public celebration of the
official viewing of the design.
• The first Building Committee meeting was held recently — an Eco- Charrette was
performed during this meeting.
Old Business — Bill Maxwell reports that the Capital Campaign is underway with some
pledges currently received.
Meeting adjourned 5PM
Next meeting September 20, 4PM, Pink House
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