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Friends of the Library |
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OFFICERS AND CHAIRPERSONS: |
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Elaine Hall and Ellen Christensen, Co-Presidents |
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Daisy McAndrew, Treasurer |
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Pearl Mason, Secretary |
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Jane Brittan, Memorial Chairperson |
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Jean Schaefer, Book Sale Cashier |
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Lu Nerland, Bake Sale Co-Chairperson |
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Christine Albright, Bake Sale Co-Chairperson |
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Diane Foland, Membership |
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY |
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WHO ARE WE? |
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The Friends of the Library is a nonprofit, volunteer organization comprised of individuals who support the Alliance Public Library in its role as a vital resource center to Alliance and the extended area. They are advocates of the library. While no one argues against the necessity of the library, these people are pro-active, committed to making non-users aware of its gifts. Their manifest appreciation of the library raises its profile so that it is not taken for granted. |
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WHAT DO WE DO? |
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Friends help by raising funds for special books and periodicals, and non-budgeted amenities that make the library more welcoming. They provide volunteer help as requested by the librarian. They help with programs and public relations to keep the library prominent in the eye of the community. |
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WHY JOIN? |
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People join Friends for many reasons. The benefits of a Friends membership include the following: |
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Newsletter with news of activities of the Friends and the library |
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Tax-deductibility for your membership and books donated to our book sales |
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Becoming a part of a growing group of people who care enough about the library to be come a “Friend.” |
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Membership Catagories: |
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ANNUAL ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP for individuals who want to be actively involved in the governance and/or planning and implementation of activities sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Dues are $3 per year. |
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP for individuals who support, but cannot be actively involved in the planning or implementation of the Friends’ activities. Dues are $10 per year. |
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LIFE MEMBERSHIP for individuals who want to make a one-time membership contribution of |
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$50. |
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General membership meetings are held in May and October of each year. An Executive Board meets quarterly to make financial and programming decisions. |
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Activities of the Friends include funding Children’s Programming, sponsoring and organizing semi-annual Book Sales in the lower level of the Alliance Learning Center, sponsoring the Adopt-A-Magazine Program, co-hosting the Brown Bag Programs held from September through May, hosting and promoting library events and activities, and publishing the Friends semi-annual newsletter. |
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