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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Location: Village of Palm Springs Library

Attendees: Craig Clark; Holly Ruffner; Liz Locke; Leah Plocharzyk; Maria Treadwell; Ethan Allen; Cathy Scheid; Lyn LaVigne; Phyllis Lilley
Absent : Cynthia Cobb (excused herself); Laura Brenkus (excused herself)

I. Welcome
   A. The meeting was called to order by Phyllis Lilley at 2:05 p.m.
   B. Board members contact information gathered
2. Treasurer’s Report
   A. Balance as of June 23, 2010 $6,462.89
     Income:
     Memberships $579.26
     Donations $108.00
     Disbursements:
     Balance as of July 14, 2010 $7,150.15
     Pending Reimbursements:
     Bank Fees $2.00
  B. Discussion of changing banks from PNC to Ally dependent on interest rate
  C. Need to prepare records for audit by the end of the first month of new fiscal year

3. Membership
  A. 4 new memberships received online
  B. Several new members and renewals received at annual conference

4. Fundraising
  A. Treasure Hunt is the biggest fundraiser. Must decide if another treasure hunt is to be planned in 2011
  B. $108.00 raised for basket at annual meeting

5. Scholarship Award
  A. Agreed to provide flyers at the SEFLIN Conference on July 22, advertising the PBCLA
      Essay scholarship
  B. Eligibility requirement is being a member of PBCLA, preference given to students at a Florida School
  C. Due to availability of funds and rising costs, the award will be $1250.00
  D. Membership applications will also be available at the SEFLIN Conference
  E. Discussion surrounding due date before Thanksgiving and award presented before the end of 2010
  F. Craig Clark will announce the Scholarship at the SEFLIN Conference and remind attendees to check the           PBCLA website for specific information      

6. Bylaws and Policy & Procedure
   A. Discussion of adding a Library student to the Board for student input or to making
      the position a liaison position, not a Board position and charged with being a
      committee chair
      A. 2/3 vote at any regular meeting can amend by-laws

7. Web and Technology
   A. Discussion of option to change web site management. Technology meeting planned
       to update technology procedure
   B. Ethan reported 298 visitors to the web site
8. Programs
   A. North Campus PBSC offered to host the Quarterly meeting in September. Suggested
       polling membership for best times for the meeting and having signup sheets for
       committees
   B. Date to be determined. Confirm with David Pena and Jenny Saxton
   C. Discussion of creation of coffee or cocktail night for members. Oakwood Grill (Palm Beach                             Gardens) suggested, among other locations
   D. FLA is May 4-6. Phyllis will look into what we need to do for a presentation at the
        Conference. Focus will be community outreach and the success of last spring’s Treasure Hunt.

9. PBCLA Committees
   A. Chairs for standing committees
       1. Membership - Open
       2. Fundraising - Open
       3. Programming - Leah Plocharczyk
       4. Scholarship Award - Craig Clark
       5. Bylaws - Ethan Allen
       6. Communications/ Technology - Ethan Allen/Liz Locke
       7. Nominations (normally made up of members outside the Board prior to Annual
          meetings)
10. Next Meeting
    A. Mid August/Doodle
    B. Meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

I recently graduated from Westminster College (Pennsylvania) with a B.A. in Public Relations. I am currently living and working in Palm Beach County, Florida, finishing my year of service as a Literacy AmeriCorps member. Through the AmeriCorps program, I have organized and implemented an after school homework and reading assistance program at The Boynton Beach City Library, while volunteering weekly at local service projects and compiling our program's newsletter. I have thoroughly enjoyed dedicating a year of my life to serve others and the experiences I've had are truly invaluable.

Because of my successful year in Boynton Beach (and after persistent persuasion by the Boynton library staff) I have come to love working in the library environment and want to continue my professional career in libraries. My long –term plan is to return to Graduate School to earn my Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies -- and eventually combine my two degrees to perform public and media relations functions for a library. Currently, I am seeking employment in Palm Beach County -- either at a library or in the public relations field-- to supplement (and help pay for) graduate school.

As someone with a broad range of passions -- books, service to the public, media, writing, publication design, technology, literacy, etc. -- I am eager to begin a career where I can effectively utilize and continue to build upon my abilities and skills and contribute to the ever-evolving library environment.

Feel free to connect with me online:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=60901069
Twitter:  http://twitter.com/lindseynuzzo
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseynuzzo

The PBCLA membership voted the following into office at the June 23, 2010 Annual Meeting, held at the Society of the Four Arts King Library:

President: Phyllis Lilley
President Elect: Laura Brenkus
Secretary: Lyn LaVigne
Academic Director: Leah Plocharczyk
Public Schools Director: Hollyanne Ruffner
Public Library Director: Craig Clark
Public Library Director: Cynthia Cobb

We are grateful for the service provided by those who recently completed terms of service:

Past President: Elena Romeo
President: Ethan Allen
Secretary: Leah Plocharczyk
Academic Director: David Pena
Public Schools Director: Cookie Davis
Public Library Director: Connie Brain
Public Library Director: Karen Spano

Job Exchange News!

The 2010 Annual Summer Job Exchange initiative between the Library Cooperative and PBCLA member libraries is taking a hiatus this year.

We understand that many of our library locations are experiencing increased demand for our services while also facing leaner levels of staffing.  In light of this, it was decided to skip a year and return in 2011 better than ever!  We will also take this time to explore ways to refresh and reinvigorate the program.

Thank you for your understanding, and apologies for those who regularly look forward to "exchanging" each year.

Look for us again in 2011!

Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute: Year 7

The Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute prepares individuals to lead libraries today and into the future.  If you are a dynamic, creative, and achievement oriented individual who is interested in increasing and improving yourlibrary leadership knowledge and skills, apply today.

Beginning in 2010, the Institute will be a blended learning experience that includes:

• 3 online classes
• 7 face-to-face faculty-led classes
• Online resources including a wiki and webinars
• Self-selected, goal-based mentoring partnerships
• Live and online performance and learning support

Applications online at http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/bld/leadership

Applications accepted from March 15, 2010 – June 1, 2010
Notification of Acceptance – August 1, 2010

For more information, visit http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/bld/leadership/  or contact Jill Canono atjbcanono@dos.state.fl.us

The Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Actgrant administered by the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida.

Michelle Quigley recently rejoined PBCLA after a too-long absence. Michelle has been a news researcher at The Palm Beach Post since 1992. Before that she launched the Government Research Service at the Palm Beach County Library, and was a law librarian at Gunster Yoakley. Michelle is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Library and Information Studies.

At The Palm Beach Post, Michelle uses online databases, the Internet, and other sources to find background information on people, places and things. She also contributes to PalmBeachPost.com and the Post affiliate site, HistoricPalmBeach.com. When she's not working part-time at the Post, Michelle is working full-time at home as mom, cook, cleaning lady, laundress, photographer, computer tech support, and whatever else comes up.

Michelle is @michquig and @HistoricPB on Twitter.