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AGENDA
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REGULAR MEETING
Second Monday
6:00 p.m.
March 8, 2010
Tri-communities Room
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
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City Councilmembers
Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Mayor
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor Pro Tem
Rex Gutierrez, Councilmember
Sam Spagnolo, Councilmember
Diane Williams, Councilmember
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Foundation Members
Rebecca Davies, President
David Gonzalez, Vice President
Ruth Leal, Secretary
Teresa Akahoshi, Member
Jackie Amsler, Member
Bruce Bowne, Member
Deborah Clark, Member
Gino Filippi, Member
Tina Gilfry, Member
Balbina Kendall, Member
Leslie May, Member
Dominic Melillo, Member
Paula Pachon, Member
Chris White, Member
DECLARATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
Vivian Garcia states and declares as follows:
I presently am and at all times mentioned herein have been, the Senior Administrative
Secretary of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library. Acting in that capacity on
Marb\ at -30 ctr' , I posted a true and correct copy of
the Library Foundation Board meeting agenda dated Murry S , A010 to be
held in the Tri-communities Room located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct and that this
declaration was executed on at Rancho Cucamonga.
City of Rancho Cucamonga
By: V Wf"�
Vivian Garcia
Senior Administrative Secretary
City of Rancho Cucamonga
LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD AGENDA
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A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: Akahoshi Amsler Bowne
Clark , Davies _, Filippi Gilfry
Gonzalez , Kendall _, Leal May
Melillo _, Pachon _ and White
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and
non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Library Foundation
Board at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a
Member or member of the audience for discussion.
1. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: February, 4
2010.
2. Approval of Minutes: May 11, 2009 and February 8, 2010. 8
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items do not legally require any public testimony,
although the President may open the meeting for public input.
1. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library
Director.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the Library Foundation
Board for discussion. They are not public hearing items, although
the President may open the meeting for public input.
1. Informational update. Oral report by President Davies.
2. Events Ad Hoc Sub-committee update on "RRR" fundraiser.
Discussion led by Chair Filippi.
3. Events Ad Hoc Sub-committee update on "South Pacific"
fundraiser. Discussion led by Chair Filippi and Member Gilfry.
4. Review of goal setting documents for Library Foundation 16
Board. (Draft documents attached.) Discussion led by
President Davies, Vice-President Gonzalez and Member
Pachon.
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5. Convene to ad hoc sub-committees for goal development:
Events, VG Appeals, Planned Giving and Calendar.
(Reconvene after 30 minutes. Revised sub-committee rosters
attached.)
6. Reports by ad hoc sub-committees on goal development.
IF
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT
MEETING
This is the time for Library Foundation Board to identify the items
they wish to discuss at the next meeting. These items will not be
discussed at this meeting, only identified for the next meeting.
F. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the
Library Foundation Board. State law prohibits the Board from
addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda.
G. ADJOURNMENT
I, Vivian R. Garcia, Library Administrative Secretary of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true,
accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday,
March 4, 2010, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per
Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
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5. Convene to ad hoc sub-committees for goal development: 19
Events, VG Appeals, Planned Giving and Calendar.
(Reconvene after 30 minutes. Revised sub-committee rosters
attached.)
6. Reports by ad hoc sub-committees on goal development.
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT
MEETING
This is the time for Library Foundation Board to identify the items
they wish to discuss at the next meeting. These items will not be
discussed at this meeting, only identified for the next meeting.
F. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the
Library Foundation Board. State law prohibits the Board from
addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda.
G. ADJOURNMENT
I, Vivian R. Garcia, Library Administrative Secretary of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true,
accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday,
March 4, 2010, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per
Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
STAFF REPORT'
LIBRARY SERVICES DFPARTNIFNT "�
RANCHO
Date: March 8, 2010 CUCAMONGA
To: Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation TAO
From: Robert Karatsu, Library Director
Subject: TREASURER'S REPORT— FEBRUARY, 2010
CASH REPORT BEGINNING MTD MTD ENDING
CASH CASH
February 2010 BALANCE REVENUES EXPENDITURES BALANCE
FUND
General $39,463.54 $1,228.85 785.00 $39,907.39
Archibald Children's Books Endowment $40.000.00 $40,000.00
Victoria Gardens Books $83.125.00 $83,125.00
Adult Literacy9$ .535.00 $9,535.00
Lola A. Livesey Trust Account $158,000.00 $158.000.00
Operating Reserve Fund $5,000.00 $5,000.00
Unallocated Funds $759.000.00 $759.000.00
TOTAL $1,094,123.54 $1,228.85 785.00 $1094,567.39
LAI F Account: $1,048,145.09
Union Bank Account' $46,422.30
Total Library Foundation Holdings: $1,094,567.39
Revenues: $1,228.85
Special Event $ 250.00 General Fund
Rental Payment $ 800.00 General Fund
Grapevine $ 25.00 General Fund
Biane Donation Box $ 70.00 General Fund
Archibald Donation Box $ 83.85 General Fund
Expenditures: $785.00
Franchise Tax Board —Annual Return $ 10.00 General Fund
Attorney General's Registry— Fee Report $ 25.00 General Fund
Lance, Soll & Lunghard —Tax Return $ 750.00 General Fund
Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation
CASH REPORT FEBRUARY 2010
Beginning Balance $1,094,123.54
Deposits 2/8/2010 25.00
2/11/2010 800.00
2/22/2010 70.00
2/24/2010 333.85
1,228.85
Less Checks #10040 (10.00) Franchise Tax Board-Annual Return
#10041 (25.00) Attorney General's Registry-Fee Report
#10042 (750.00) Lance, Soll&Lunghard-Tax Return
(785.00)
$1,094,567.39
Union Bank Statement Ending Balance $ 46,422.30
Deposits in Transit -
Less Outstanding Checks -
Investments-LAW 1,048,145.09
Adjusted Bank Balance $ 1,094,567.39
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Public Fund Checking Summary Account Number:
Days in statement period:Days in statement period:28
Balance on 1/30 $ 45,978.45
Total Credits 1,228.85
Deposits(4) 1,228.85
Total Debits -785.00
Checks paid(3) -785.00
Balance on 2126 $ 46,422.30
CREDITS
Deposits including check and cash credits
Date Description/Location Reference Amount
2/9 UNENCODED COURIER DEPOSIT 46441470 $ 25.00
2/12 UNENCODED COURIER DEPOSIT 47890735 800.00
2122 CCV DEPOSIT SED#0222ES2520 A-O00000000IS 90221022 70.00
2/22 CARRIER DEPOSIT 46234650 333.85
4 Deposits Total $ 1,228,85
DEBITS
Check Paid
Number Date Amount Number Date Amount
10040 2117 10.00 10042 2/25 750.00
10041 2123 25.00
3 Checks paid Total $ 785.00
Daily Ledger Balance
Date Ledger Balance Date Ledger Balance
2/1-218 $ 45,978.45 2122 $ 47,197.30
2/9-2/11 46,003.45 2123-2/24 47,172.30
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Statement Number:2045PEOM
01/30/10-02/26/10
Daily Ledger Balance
Date Ledger Balance Date Ledger Balance
2/12-2/16 46,803.45 2/25-2/26 46,422.30
2/17-2/21 46,793.45
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STAFF REPORT -
LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT `
RANCHO
Date: March 8, 2010 CUCAMONGA
To: Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation
From: Robert Karatsu, Library Director
Subject: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the minutes of the meetings of May 11, 2009, and February 8, 2010.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached, please find the minutes for the regular meetings of the Library Foundation Board taken
and compiled by Library Administrative Secretary, Vivian Garcia.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert Karatsu
Library Director
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday, May 11, 2009, in the Tri-communities Room of City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. Present were
Members Amsler, Atkins, Bowne, Davies, Gonzalez, Leal and Melillo.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director and Vivian Garcia, Senior Administrative Secretary were present.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
BI. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: March, 2009.
MOTION: Moved by Member Davies to approve the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Member
Melillo, motion carried, 7-0-4 (with Akahoshi, Filippi, Gilfry and White absent).
B2. Approval of Minutes: January 12, February 9, March 12 and April 13, 2009.
Unable to pass due to a lack of quorum of the attendees.
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,updated the Board on the Lola A. Livesey Trust Account. He also
mentioned that tentatively, at the June 17, City Council meeting, the Council will recognize the
Verizon Foundation, the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation for their contributions
and work to the Library Telethon 2009.
a. Meeting with Gyroscope, Inc., on Rancho KIDS project. Oral report by Robert
Karatsu, Library Director and Deborah Clark, Library Consultant.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director,reviewed the meeting with Gyroscope with the Board. He stated
that the results of the surveys were very interesting. The next step will be a web conference on
Wednesday, May 20. Library staff will e-mail the link to the Board Members.
b. Telethon 2009. Final bills. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
May 11, 2009
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Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the final invoices of Telethon 2009 with the Board.
C. Big Read 2009-2010. Grants received. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library
Director.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,stated that the Library had received two Big Read Grants from the
NEA. Bless Me Ultima will be the Big Read for the Fall of 2009. Tom Sawyer will be the Big Read
for Spring of 2010. The grants total $40,000 ($20,000 for each Big Read program).
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D. BOARD BUSINESS
DI. Library Director/Library Goals for 2009. Report attached.Discussion led by Robert Karatsu,
Library Director. Item held over from February 9, 2009 meeting.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director,reviewed his goals, as well as the organization's goals in the next
year with the Library Board Members.
D2. Library Foundation Board Agendas. Discussion led by Member Davies.
Member Davies stated that she would like to have the next Library Foundation Board Agenda sent by
e-mail to the Board. The Members agreed.
Member Davies also stated that she would like to have the Library Board of Trustees agenda and the
minutes sent to her by e-mail. She did not want the full packet at this time. The other Members also
agreed with this.
D3. Library Foundation Investment Options. Discussion led by President Bowne and Member
Atkins.
President Bowne reviewed the meeting with the Finance Department and the ad hoc subcommittee of
the Board. The subcommittee will review and meet again before making recommendations to the
Board.
D4. Future Library Foundation Events. Discussion led by President Bowne.
The item will be held over to the next meeting. At this meeting,staff will provide list of fund raising
events for the past year.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
May 11, 2009
Page 3
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
E1. Foundation budget and funding requests for Fiscal Year 2009/2010.
E2. Recommendation of new Board Members. Invite new members to the next meeting.
E3. Update on the Lola A. Livesey Trust Account.
E4. Update on the Second Floor of the Paul A. Biane Library.
F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None received.
G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Amsler to adjourn, seconded by Member Davies,motion carried,7-
0-4 (with Akahoshi, Filippi, Gilfry and White absent). The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday, February 8,2010, in the Tri-communities Room of City Hall,located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. Present were
Members Amsler, Bowne, Clark, Davies, Gilfry, Gonzalez, Kendall, May, Melillo and Pachon.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director and Vivian Garcia,
Administrative Secretary, were present.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR
BE Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: January, 2010.
MOTION: Moved by Member Clark to approve the Treasurer's Report for January, seconded by
Member Bowne, motion carried, 10-0-5 (with Akahoshi, Atkins, Filippi, Leal and White absent).
B2. Approval of Minutes: May 1.1 and December 14, 2009.
MOTION: Moved by Member Gilfry to approve the minutes for January I 1 (Amsler abstained),
seconded by Member Melillo, motion carried, 9-0-5-1 (with Akahoshi, Akins, Filippi, Leal and
White absent).
Unable to approve the minutes for May 11 due to a lack of quorum of the attendees.
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that the taxes for the Library Foundation for 2008/09 have
been completed.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that staff had received an e-mail today from David Atkins
stating he was resigning from the Library Foundation Board.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that staff was working on the Budget at this time.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
February 8, 2010
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Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director, stated that staff had submitted an Institute of Museums
and Library Services (IMLS) grant. There were three parts to this grant: The first request is for
funds for the design of the second floor of the Paul A. Biane Library. The second is for funds to
purchase more Play and Learn Islands. The third request is for a new vehicle, a type of"play and
learn" mobile. Staff should receive notification by October, 2010.
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director,reminded Members of the Black History Month Cultural
Night Event on Friday, February 19`h starting at 7 p.m.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that there will be program in which the State Librarian
Stacey Aldrich would be attending. The date is Friday, March 12. More information will be coming
soon.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
DI. Ad Hoc Sub-committee Reports. Discussion led by President Davies.
President Davies asked for any updates from the sub-committees.
Member Pachon reviewed potential events and dates with the Members for a table advertising
purchase of Bricks, stacks,etc. She asked for volunteers for the upcoming event on Friday,February
19`h at the Cultural Center. Member Gilfry,President Davies and Member May volunteered from 7
to 9 p.m. Vice President Gonzalez stated he could be there form 8 to 9 p.m.
Member Pachon stated she will be targeting dates and send out an e-mail for future events.
Vice President Gonzalez stated that the Events ad hoc sub-committee recently had a meeting
regarding the "Rod, Romance and Riesling" (RRR) event for April. They decided on a ticket price
of$100 for a couple and $60 for an individual ticket but would confirm the amounts with the sub-
committee.
The Events ad hoc sub-committee will also include an auction using the"Dine and Dash"donated by
the Fire Department, a one week stay at a condo in Palm Desert, plus any other donations Members
might be able to obtain.
Member Clark suggested using the large digital signs with a photo of Rod and listing a major
sponsor as advertisement for the event.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
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President Davies suggested the Events ad hoc sub-committee review the$60 price for the individual
tickets.
D2. Status of Library Calendar Distribution. Discussion led by President Davies.
President Davies reviewed a handout with the Members on the distribution of 3,550 calendars in the
past six weeks. There are approximately 6,500 - 2010 Library Calendars available at this time.
D3. Master Plan for Library Foundation Board. Discussion led by President Davies.
President Davies reviewed a two page handout with the Members.
Vice President Gonzalez requested if any of the Members had any additions and/or changes to the
document please send him an e-mail. He also requested for the ad hoc subcommittees to target
numbers - a projected income that they would like to have for the projects.
Member Amsler asked with the Library Foundation's Facebook,what are the expectations from this
new addition? What will we be doing with the contacts that have requested to join Face book?
Member Pachon asked if there is any type of Pay Pal on the Library's website. If so, this could be
added under fundraising.
Member Amsler asked if the Members felt that the public was aware of all that the library has to
offer.
Member Pachon asked if the Library advertises on RCTV.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that for the larger events the library offers,advertising will
be on the large digital signs in Rancho Cucamonga.
D4. Date/Concept for Potential "South Pacific"Fundraiser. Discussion led by Members Filippi
and Gilfry.
Member Gilfry discussed the different date and time options with the Board for the fundraiser.
Member Melillo left at 7:12 p.m.
After discussion,Member Gilfry will review with Ahmanson Theater staff the ticket prices and times
for the weekend of June 12 & 13.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
February 8, 2010
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Member Melillo returned at 7:14 p.m.
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
El. RRR Fundraiser
E2. Update on the "South Pacific" Fundraiser
E3. Revision of Foundation "Master Plan" goals
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F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None received.
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G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Pachon to adjourn,seconded by Member Gilfry,motion carried, 10-
0-4 (with Akahoshi, Filippi, Leal and White absent). The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Leal
Secretary, Library Foundation Board
Prepared by
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Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved:
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Mission:
1)Aid and assist in any manner which will benefit the Library and its programs and which will improve its potential to provide service.
2) Undertake any programs or projects which will serve the purpose stated
3) Operate exclusively for charitable, literary or educational purposes: soliciting and receiving contributions, gifts, endowments and distributing these
assets for the benefit of the Library
4) Encourage understanding and appreciation of the work of the Library
Projects / Programs / Activities
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Committee: Descri tion: Date: Measurement and Target Dates
Fundraising
Solicitation of donations at Black History Cultural
VG Appeals Arts event 2/19/10
Schools Play& Learn Islands Kickoff event 4/9/101
VG Appeals Solicitation of donations at Big Read Kickoff event 4/10/10
Ray Bradbury-solicitation before event, sale of
VG Appeals signed books after event 4/16/10
Event Rod, Romance and Riesling event 4/30/10
Solicitation of donations at Asian History Cultural
VG Appeals Arts event 5/7/10
VG Appeals Solicitation of donations at Local History Night 6/4/10
Event "South Pacific" performance outing 6/12/10
Solicitation of donations at Hispanic Heritage
VG Appeals Cultural Arts event 9/17/10
Calendar Solicitation of Ads for 2011 Calendar 8/1/10
All Telethon 2011 3/18-20/11
Planned Giving Program Kickoff event(Livesey
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ng_ Development of brochure and materials
Soliciting of Sponsorships for Play and Learn
Islands
Apartment Rental
3/3/2010
Appreciation of the Work of the Library
Outreach +
Schools Distribution of 2010 calendar into the community 1/1/10
Outreach + Share with the community the new Play& Learn
Schools Islands
Attend Library Board of Trustee meetings when
Outreach appropriate to share upcoming events TBD
Attend Friends of the Library meetings when
Outreach appropriate to share upcoming events TBD
Attend City Council meetings when appropriate to
Outreach share upcoming events TBD
Continue to develop Foundation Facebook page
Outreach and increase membership ongoing
Develop an Outreach Kit for use by all board
Outreach members
Outreach Develop a brochure about the Library Foundation
Outreach +
Schools Distribution of 2011 calendar into the community 1/1/11
Meet with Community Foundation subcommittee
to share upcoming events and coordinate
Outreach activities TBD
Aid and Assist Library Programs
Donation to: Adult Literacy program
Donation to: Calendar printing costs
Donation to: Matching grant opportunities
Set Aside for: Staff Mini-Grants
Set Aside for: Library Program Enhancement Fund
Set Aside for: Pledge of$50,000 for 2nd floor(KIDS)
LIBRARY FOUNDATION
AD HOC SUB-COMMITTEES
Events Committee
Chair: Gino Filippi
Members: Bruce Bowne, Tina Gilfry, David Gonzalez, Ruth Leal, Dominic Melillo and Chris White.
Staff: Robert Karatsu, Michelle Perera
Focus on fundraising events such as the Library Telethon, "Music, Mystery and Merlot"and any other special
events sponsored by the Foundation.
Planned Giving
Chair: Deborah Clark
Members:
Staff: Robert Karatsu
Based on the planned gift of Lola A. Livesey, having a more formal planning giving program is an avenue that
could prove to be beneficial to the Foundation. Perhaps create a brochure, some kind of FAQs,and publicize
the planned giving program.
Library Calendar
Chair: Jackie Amsler
Members: David Gonzalez, Ruth Leal, Leslie May, Dominic Melillo and Paula Pachon.
Staff: Michelle Perera
The 2009 Library Calendar has proven to be very successful as a promotional and marketing tool. There are
potential advertising opportunities in the 2010 calendar that could be explored.
School Committee
Chair:
Members: Teresa Akahoshi, Rebecca Davies, Tina Gilfry, Balbina Kendall and Leslie May
Staff: Renee Tobin
To promote fundraisers and library activities to the school community: class rooms, Superintendents, School
Boards and PTAs. During Telethon years, focus is on fund development and participation in Junior Trivia
Challenge and performances.
3/3/2010
Community Outreach / Speaker's Bureau
Chair:
Members: Deborah Clark, Rebecca Davies and Tina Gilfry
Staff: Michelle Perera
Perhaps in conjunction with the Library Board of Trustees, go out into the community and publicize Library
events, the future direction of the Library (i.e., the 2n floor at Biane Library), and talk about fundraising
opportunities.
Victoria Gardens Appeals
Chair:
Members: Teresa Akahoshi, Deborah Clark, Rebecca Davies and Ruth Leal, Paula Pachon
Staff: Robert Karatsu
To promote the selling of engraved donor bricks and other library amenities(library stacks,etc.)at the Cultural
Center.
Finance
Chair: Bruce Bowne
Members:
Staff: Robert Karatsu
Periodically,this group in conjunction with the City Finance Director will review investment policy and vehicles
for the Library Foundation funds.
3/3/2010