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Coral Gables Library Advisory Board Meeting of August 11, 2010
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Kendell Turner at 3:10 p.m. The roll was taken and a quorum was present. A motion was made to adopt the minutes from the June 9, 2010 meeting as written. The motion was seconded, voted upon and passed with a unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PUBLICATIONS & PUBLICITY: Kendell Turner mentioned the Library’s Historic Designation should be publicly recognized. Amy Kutell suggested having a reception with a focus of attention on the recent process of the Historic designation and why it is important. Kutell added that maybe Grace Armada or Marni Ardito could use this opportunity to convey the importance of libraries in our community. Kutell also recommended associating the reception with the “Ten by Ten Challenge.” This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and challenges 10,000 people to donate $10 by 10/10/10. Combining these events would help increase the number of attendees and encourage donations. Kendell Turner suggested inviting organizations interested in both preservation and libraries. She also mentioned advertising via e-Blast, Gables Home Page and Coral Gables Newspaper.
Ileana Davis offered to translate an article and have it published in Diario Las Americas. Kendell Turner offered to have the article approved by Public Affairs.
Marni Ordito informed that evening events must be approved by Silvia Mona Ona and Amy Kutell offered to e-mail Silvia. Dan Keys suggested asking Silvia if the reception could be partially sponsored by the Miami Dade Library System.
Kendell Turner pointed out the date of the reception should be before October 10, 2010, and Pam Admire suggested September 23, 2010, the beginning of autumn. Kendell Turner and the other board members confirmed this date to be appropriate.
Amy Kutell reminded that invitations will need to be printed and Kendell Turner mentioned the drinks and hor d’oeuv...
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