10-22-2012 LIBMHutchinson Public Library Board Minutes
Monday October 22, 2012
Present: Guy Stone, Roger Vacek, Jon Ross, Stacey Nass, Abby Dahlquist, Mary Christensen and Mary Henke, Ex-Officio.
Excused: Dianne Wanzek
Guy Stone called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were read. Mary Christensen made a motion
that the minutes be approved and Stacey Nass seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Roger gave a brief report on the October 1, 2012 PLS Policy committee meeting. The Confidentiality Policy & Patron Code
of Conduct Policies were discussed with changes proposed to the policies for further clarification.
Old Business:
1. Roof Replacement. The roof repair project is still only % done because of wind & rain delays.
2. Legacy programs for fall. Mary spoke with Chad Lewis who does programs on haunted buildings & ghosts but he is
booked for this year. We might consider inviting him next spring. Mary also spoke to Roman Bloemke of the local
Photography Club. We thought of asking the club to do a program for 'point & shoot' cameras, camera phones & other
devices, and also software enhancement of photos. It looks like we can set up a date in late November with November
26'h being chosen with the 291h or 28'h chosen as backup date. This would give the library time to procure Legacy Funding
& to do some publicity for the event. This program will target the teen & adult crowds.
3. MN Library Association Conference Oct 3-5. Mary attended the conference & heard the keynote speaker. She said
that overall there was more technology related exhibits than emphasis on the books themselves. Mary made contact
with Julie Kramer who is considered for a future author visit. Roger was unable to attend.
New Business:
I.Children's Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up. Sherry reported that 436 kids participated in the Summer Reading
Program. This number was down from last year but more kids finished the program. Also more kids participated in the
contests. Stories in the park had a higher attendance & the partnerships with 4-H, the museum & Legacy Funds worked
well. Next year's program is called Dig in-Read.
2. City Appreciation Dinner Oct. 25. Board members were reminded it was the last day to sign up for the appreciation
dinner.
3. Other. Stacey made a comment on the PLS website, Mary told us that PLS is developing a template for each library to
personalize the website so patrons can get updates on events, etc. Stacey also suggested that we might want to took
into using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. to get the word out to patrons on library activities
Roger Vacek made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Stacey Nass seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned.
Our next meeting will be November 26, 2012.
Submitted by Abby Dahlquist, Secretary.
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