02-26-2007 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public Library
February 26, 2007
Members present: Julie Jensen, Yvonne Johnson, John Hassinger, Janet Vacek, John
Paulsen, Ann Vance, and Mary Henke, Ex-Officio
Members absent: Kay Peterson
President Jensen called the meeting to order. The January 22, 2007 minutes were
approved.
Report: Mary read the report on the February 17, 2007 Pioneerland Library System
(PLS) board meeting submitted by Jack Sandberg. (See enclosure)
Old Business:
1. Rosetta Stone publicity developed by Mary—She has contacted home
schoolers, community workers, the charter school, public schools, and
parochial schools. Janet Vacek will contact the Head Start programs.
2. Mary reported on potential new local library board members.
3. National Library Week, April"] 6-21—Author Will Weaver will be our guest
speaker. A cooperative agreement with Ridgewater Community College for
his presentations in the community is being developed. A fee of $500 will be
jointly paid by Ridgewater and the Friends of the Library. His visit will be
Thursday, April 19, 2007.
4. Legislative Day will be on March 28 in St. Paul. Mary will attend.
New Business:
1. PLS Hall of Fame Award —Miles Smart was nominated for the award. Miles is a
long -time volunteer at the library whose special talent has been book repair.
Motion was made by Janet Vacek and seconded by Ann Vance. Passed.
Next meeting will be on March 26 at 4:30 P.M. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully su bmitted,
John Hassinger, Co- Secretary
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