10-08-2001 (Library) Minutes RITA & TRUETT SMITH LIBRARY BOARD
BOARD MEETING
The Library Board of the city of Wylie met in regular session on October 8, 2001
at the Library. The attendees were:
Shirley Burnett
Grace Morrison
Adrian Sanchez
Pauline Akin
Liz Allen
1. Approval of the Minutes.
Minutes were approved as read from the September 10, 2001, meeting.
2. Discuss Monthly report.
The September statistics increased significantly over last year. Library
Card month was successful, and there were 200 new library card signups.
Eric Hogue and Mignon Morse visited all four campuses to promote the
Library.
3. Discuss FY 2001 Annual Report.
The Library had a busy and productive year. There was a 36% increase in
circulation over last year. Other statistics increased too. Programs were
well attended. The Board was pleased with the statistics.
4. Discuss Greeting Card Page.
Mignon distributed the calling list to the Library Board. The Friends are
planning to meet on October 25 to stuff envelopes and prepare individual
letters for mailing. The board and friends will receive emails to let them
know when the letters are mailed. At that time, they will call their list of
names and let them know to expect a letter. Follow-up calls will be done
after Thanksgiving. The deadline for submission is December 10.
5. Discuss Christmas Party.
Further details will be discussed at the November meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Dog Month will be in October. Programs start on October 9.
There will be an informational financial seminar at the Library on November 1.
OLD BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
