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MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF THE
CORPUS CHRISTI PUBLIC LIBRARIES
November 11,2003
MEMBERS PRESENT: Patty Nuss,Treva Bedwell, Sue Stanford,Mary Ann
McGregor, Charles Burnes,Margaret Moss,Dr. A.N.M. Waheeduzzaman,Dr. Thomas
Cron, and Reynaldo Rodriquez.
STAFF PRESENT: Herb Canales,Director of Libraries; Sylvia Sanchez,Executive
Secretary.
Minutes from the October 14, 2003 meeting were approved with the following change:
Sue Stanford was present.
Board approved to excused Yvonne Krylstra's absence due to family illness.
BUILDING COMMITTEE:
1. Mrs. Bedwell reported that completion of the project would probably be in early
2005. Mrs.Bedwell added that one of the main priorities is adequate shelving.
2. Mr. Canales suggested that the building committee schedule a meeting for the early
part of December, and added a couple of members were unable to attend the
November 17t meeting.
FRIENDS REPORT:
1. Mr. Canales provided an update on the Bell campaign: Coastal Bend Foundation
Grant has awarded$5,000; current balance is over$137,000.
2. Mr. Canales reported that the Friends' newsletter would be mailed out soon and added
that the 2004 membership drive would begin shortly.
3. Mr. Canales reported that Friends would inaugurate a Lecture Series on Texas History
and name it in honor of Inez Adams. Mr. Canales added that an author would be
invited on a yearly basis or twice a year.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Mr. Canales reported that the dedication of the Noel Janet McArdle Gallery would be
in the spring. The board approved setting up a planning committee for this event.
Mrs. Moss suggested inviting Carolyn Young and somebody from the local university
to the committee. Mrs.Nuss volunteered to make the necessary calls and get back
with Mr. Canales on the details.
2. Mr. Canales reported that he would meet with the Rotary Club representatives to
review details on the Greenwood Literacy Project. Mr. Canales added that the project
would start in the spring.
3. Mr. Canales reported that the Local History department is continuing to work on
preserving Local History material.
4. Dr. Waheeduzzaman suggested that the library should kick off an International
SCANNED
Awareness Project, and added that the awareness and education should start with the
children's' programs. Dr. Waheeduzzaman volunteered to gather some information
for Mr. Canales and presented in the next board meeting.
5. Mr. Canales reported to the board that in 2005 La Retama Club will be celebrating its
1001h anniversary and suggested to the board that the library participate in a
celebration.
6. Dr. Cron suggested that staff should contact the Maintenance Department to remove
boards from the Parkdale Library's windows and have them work on the landscaping.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
The meeting adjourned at 2:20 pm.