03-28-2005 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public Library Board Meeting
March 28, 2005
Members present: Newt Potter, Connie Lambert, Julie Jensen, John Hassinger, and
Mary Henke, Librarian. .
Members absent: Kay Peterson, Kay Johnson, and Lary Ladd
The meeting was called to order by President Connie Lambert. Minutes of the last
meeting were approved.
Old Business
1. Julie Jensen updated and presented information on portraits of librarians.
She was able to locate photographs of Marjorie Wakefield and Elio Adams at
the McLeod County Museum.
2. Plans for the Community f=orum on April 14'h were reviewed. flyer and
public relations materials were examined.
3. Moved and seconded that John Paulsen and Janet Vacek be
recommended for appointment to the Hutchinson Library Board.
4. Information on the Pioneerland Library System Awards Banquet on April 21-+
was provided. Connie Lambert and Newt Potter are nominated for
recognition. Mary will take care of reservations.
New Business
1. Presentation to McLeod County Commissioners will be on May 3 at 9:30 a.m.
in Glencoe. Budgets that are available will be presented with information on
the new computer system to be provided.
2. Mary gave a report on the Adult Winter Reading Program. Had 138 people
Sign up and had 71 people complete the program, reading at least 4 books,
per month.
The library received a donation of $1,000 from the I(iwanis Club for children's materials.
Next meeting is Monday, April 25 at 4:3Op.m.
Meeting adjourned.
Submitted,
John Hassinger, Secretary