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RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Regular Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday, December 1, 2014, in the Tri-Communities Room, located at the City of Rancho
Cucamonga at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called
to order at 6:09 p.m. Present were Members Davies, Gilfry, Gonzalez, May, Leal, Scott and
Sommer.
Also present were Robert Karatsu, Library Director, Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director,
Renee Tobin, Library Services Manager and Vivian Garcia, Administrative Secretary.
B. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None were presented.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
Cl. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: October, 2014.
MOTION: Moved by Member Scott to approve the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Member
Sommer, motion carried, 7-0-2 (with Akahoshi and Soehnel absent).
C2. Approval of Minutes: November 3, 2014.
MOTION: Moved by Member Davies to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Gilfry,
motion carried, 7-0-2 (with Akahoshi and Soehnel absent).
D. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
D1. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that the Members had before them a preview of the 2015
Calendar. He reminded them of the City's Holiday Dinner on Saturday, December 6.
Assistant Library Director Perera stated that the Libraries would be closed starting December 24
and re-open on Monday, January 5, 2015.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
December 1, 2014
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Library Services Manager Tobin stated that on Saturday, December 13, starting at 2 p.m. at the
Cultural Center, the Spark of Love Celebration would be held.
Member Davies asked if a donation could be made from the Library Foundation to Caryn
Elementary School.
Assistant Library Director Perera stated that the Bylaws should be reviewed regarding donations
by the Library Foundation Board.
E. BOARD BUSINESS
El. Discussion of future fundraisers. Discussion led by President Leal.
President Leal stated that the PR ad hoc sub-committee would be meeting and an update would be
provided at the next meeting.
E2. Update on holiday events. Discussion led by Board Member May and Secretary Gilfry.
Member May stated that there would be Holiday get together at the Gilfry home on Sunday,
December 14, at 6 p.m. She reviewed the sign-ups with the Members.
E3. Discussion on potential new Members. Discussion led by President Leal.
President Leal stated that she would be sending Phil Rodriguez an application.
Member Scott stated that Kim Alexander would be sworn in on the Community Foundation Board.
Library Director Karatsu stated that he not receive a response from Peter Villegas. However, he
will try contacting him again.
E4. Update on ad hoc sub-committees. Discussion led by President Leal.
Member Akahoshi was not present at the meeting to provide an update on the Schools ad hoc sub-
committee.
F. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Second floor of the Biane Library.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
December 1, 2014
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G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Davies to adjourn to February 2, 2015, seconded by Member
Sommer, motion carried, 7-0-2 (with Akahoshi and Soehnel absent). The meeting adjourned at
6:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Gilfry
Secretary, Library Foundation Board
Prepared by,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved: February 2, 2015