Friends of the Kindred Public Library
Meeting Minutes – February 13, 2023

In attendance: Jen Guzik, Linda Otterson, Gail Rogne (via Zoom), Irene Starck, Georgia Berg

The Secretary’s Report from December 12, 2022, was reviewed. Motion by Jen and second by Gail to approve; motion carried. The January annual meeting highlights were reviewed and will be filed as information along with the Trustees official minutes.

The December Financial Report was presented, showing an ending balance on January 31 of $30,688.15. The building fund accounted for $11,840 of the credits. The report will be filed as submitted. The February Financial Report was submitted, showing an ending balance of $46,509.21. Noted on the report was a debit from Safari Theater reimbursement, which was the lost check fee for their payment. The building fund accounted for $15,665 of the credits. The report will be filed as presented. The 2022 Year End Statement of Library income and expenses will be filed with the Minutes.

New Business:

• Cocoa and Cider Crawl – Friday, March 24, 5:00-7:30. Area business and organizations will be participating. The Library’s theme is “Do-nut stop reading; cider and donuts will be served. Cups and napkins will be provided by the Park Board. Volunteers needed to represent the Library. An update will be included at the March meeting.
• Save the Building Fund – Linda provided an update on status of Save the Building Fund donations.
• Tree removal – Linda. Karr’s Tree Service has agreed to remove trees; Linda submitted the quote to Jim at the Bank.
• Reading Program – Jen. The program runs from January 16-March 10. Theme is “There’s Snowplace like the Library”.

Meeting adjourned. Friends of the Kindred Public Library will meet on Monday, March 13, at 6pm. The Board of Trustees meeting will follow at 7:00.

Georgia Berg, Secretary
Friends of the Kindred Public Library