Agenda & Minutes
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Program & Member Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Member Meeting Minutes
19 September 2023
Call to Order
The September Member Meeting was called to order at 1:32 pm by President Katie Haugse. A quorum was declared with members attending in person and by Zoom.
Approval of May Minutes
The September Member Meeting was called to order at 1:32 pm by President Katie Haugse. A quorum was declared with members attending in person and by Zoom.
Approval of May Minutes
Anne Billeter moved that we approve the June Member Minutes as written. Murial Gerlach seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
Kim Thurman reported notable income for August included dues from new and returning members, a large Annual Fund Drive contribution of $5000 and the fees from the Digital Scrapbooking Class.
Noteworthy expenses were two power bills due to the billing cycle, the payment of Diya Patel’s scholarship to University of Oregon, and the ordering of a new Panasonic projector. Copy fees were also higher due to our table at the OLLI Open House.
Total income: $ 7821.60
Total Expense: $ 9926.54
Net Operating income $-2104.94
Net income $-2091.57
While the bottom line looks bleak, Kim noted she transferred funds from Designated Savings to offset project expenses from Records Development, Scholarships, and Technology in the amount of $5085.65. Donations in remembrance of Colleen Eccleston and Marie Fulbright have been placed in the non-specified budget line item.
Member Sharing
None
Board Actions
President Katie Haugse requested members consider running for a Board position. We need officers. Nominations are open to the Membership for Board Roles. Please email president@rvgslibrary.org if interested.
Directors’ Summary Reports
Kim Thurman reported notable income for August included dues from new and returning members, a large Annual Fund Drive contribution of $5000 and the fees from the Digital Scrapbooking Class.
Noteworthy expenses were two power bills due to the billing cycle, the payment of Diya Patel’s scholarship to University of Oregon, and the ordering of a new Panasonic projector. Copy fees were also higher due to our table at the OLLI Open House.
Total income: $ 7821.60
Total Expense: $ 9926.54
Net Operating income $-2104.94
Net income $-2091.57
While the bottom line looks bleak, Kim noted she transferred funds from Designated Savings to offset project expenses from Records Development, Scholarships, and Technology in the amount of $5085.65. Donations in remembrance of Colleen Eccleston and Marie Fulbright have been placed in the non-specified budget line item.
Member Sharing
None
Board Actions
President Katie Haugse requested members consider running for a Board position. We need officers. Nominations are open to the Membership for Board Roles. Please email president@rvgslibrary.org if interested.
Directors’ Summary Reports
- Education Committee: Pat Jenkins – Next Education Meeting is October 2nd at 9:30 AM in the library. Anyone wishing to attend or join is welcome! Do you have an interesting topic that would be beneficial to other members? Please let Pat know. We also need help with Zoom/Owl hosts.
- Memberships: Loretta Barker– Total membership stands at 665 individuals.
- Technology & Data Management: Rich Miles – All subscription websites (except Ancestry) remain accessible from home via our website.
- Library: Anne Billeter – Wonderful Book Sale, now to October 17, 2023
- Volunteer: Lynne Hunter – numerous positions are open! Please complete a Volunteer Application under Support Us on our website.
Announcements:
- Next Board Meeting: Monday, October 9, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at the library. Members Welcome!
- Next Program & Member Meeting: Tuesday, October 17, 1:30 p.m., program: “What Happened to People of Moon Town”, by Anne Billeter, in the library & Zoom.
- Upcoming Classes & Programs:Online pre-registration is required at www.rvgslibrary.org. Most classes are now available as a hybrid: register to receive Zoom link or view in the library.
- Saturday, October 7, 2023, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CLASS “Not in Fine Fettle: Researching the Health of Your Ancestors” by Jane Neff Rollins
- Saturday, October 21, 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., Seminar “From ASP to Gasp! The Law and Legal Records.” By Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist
- Saturday, October 28, 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fall Festival and Open House
Program Member Mary Robsman presented an informative program entitled “The 175th Anniversary of the ‘48ers Migration.” Discussion ensued with members sharing experiences and asking questions.
Adjourned Meeting adjourned at 2:40 pm by President Katie Haugse.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Ullrich
