Present: Erica Hurd, Sharon Mayer, Marion Abramson, Martha Beyersdorf, Karen Waterworth

Minutes approved from last meeting and trustees advised by Chair that paper copy of minutes should be made available in library for public access.  All agreed greater transparency approprate.
Treasurer's Report, newly formatted and presented by Martha, reviewed and accepted.
Summary as follows:
 Mascoma Checking Account
Beginning Balance $10,925.05
     Donation            + $200.00
     Expenses             
        Telephone        -      40.42
        Supplies                  34.64
        GMLC subscription   200.00 
        Petty Cash                40.00
        Books                    130.31
Ending Balance     $10,679.68
Jutson CD            $   1,036.70
Petty Cash           $         40.00

Chair report presented and accepted.  Erica reported on historical research into RCML structure , policies and financial issues. Business Addressed:
Bank-Marhta and Erica updated banking business, in process of securing debit cards and online banking function.  Move made to allow $50 limit on unapproved expenditures by trustees should opportunity occur to purchase something to benefit RCML.  Greater expenditures require board approval.  Move made to cash in Jutson CD this summer to benefit general fund.
Movie Night- a bust.  But trustees agree more should be presented.
Bood Drive to be held Monday, 4/4/16.  Publicity requested via email.
Summer Reading Program -2 sign ups from initial publicity.  Creation of SignUp Genius tab on Website requested. Sharon & Mrion to add function.
Martha reviewed system for use of petty cash and receipt submission.
Spring Mailer and listed programming reviewed and discussed.  Programs clarified.  Martha to contact artist re: paint & sip(?) Erica to confirm program with Mark Breen, Pre- Mother's & Father's craft events discussed, & Pop Up Forager program with jason Evans  along with Summer Reading Program  to be listed on mailer.  Formatting discussed and economical trifold mailer planned.
Marion proposed RCML subscribe to EC Fiber Net  for the benefit of all patrons.  Proposal approved.
Erica reported organizing Easy Readers & Picture Books during a solo work day.
April 19th, work day planned.
Website review and tutorial by Marion to be rescheduled.
Erica suggested each trustee take on a category of book for future culling & maintenance of collection and assignment chosen as follows:
Sharon-young adult
Marion-junior fiction
Karen-non-fiction
Erica-easy readers and picture books
Marhta-adult fiction




 

Present: Martha Beyersdorf, Erica Hurd, Sharon Mayer, Karen Waterworth

Meeting called to order.
Minutes from last meeting noted to be on website.
Treasurer's report reviewed.
Banking Summary
1/1/2016 through 1/31/2016
Expenses
     Books                          314.74
     Capital Expense             275.59
     Services
          telephone hookup    376.00
     Supplies                        52.95
     Telephone                     50.00

Total Expenses                 1069.28

Old Business:
     Martha and Erica to sort out banking business/change of signatories this week.
     Work day poorly attended, but Erica got some cataloging dine.
     Movie Night on for Sunday 3/6.  Sharon and Erica responsible for set up and plan to meet at library around 2.  Erica will    purchase needed products, drinks, popcorn and obtain popper from SES. Karen will be absent but supply soup and mac and cheese and send out another email announcement.
     Recent purchase of books from Phoenix Books noted and receipt submitted.

New Business:
     Key available for Martha and can be picked up from Town Clerk when she takes the oath as trustee.
     New program suggestion from Rachel Krevetski, a replication of pop up university like Bethel University noted.  Trustees agreed that they would be happy to lend support, but not spearhead such a program.  However, Rachel's input appreciated.
     Erica presents dates and flyer for Summer Reading Program.  Books already purchased.
     Tentative work day slated for Tuesday, March 22nd, 2pm, and Tuesday April 19th, time to be determined.
     Repeat Blood Drive set for April 4th.  Sharon to have signs updated.
     New programming ideas discussed.
     Ideas: Stargazing with Mark Breen (Erica to investigate); Foraging with Jason, Jason and Euneko (Sharon and Karen to investigate); Dad & Me For Mom, a gift crafting program before Mother's Day, Sunday May 1st: a Sip & Paint at the end of May, maybe at The Clear River Tavern; Mom & Me For Dad, a gift crafting event before Father's Day on June 12; another movie night.  Trustees to communicate by email to formalize aand publicize plans.
​     New volunteers anticipated per Erica- Wendy and Rachel.