Please join us to discover library events and services.
When: Monday, June 19, 2023
Time: 630 p.m. to 730 p.m.
Where: Sudden Valley Fire Station Community Room
| AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – Deb Wibe, President QUORUM CALL: BOD: Amy Buchanan, Debra Wibe, Diane Devlin, Maggie Barklind, Nancy Wyen, Sandi Mitchell, Brett Greene, Annika Sheck, Katherine Brossard APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES for May 15, 2023 TREASURER’S REPORT – Amy Buchanan PUBLIC COMMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS 1) Resource & Development – Christy Helvajian, ChairMembership Dues began in June. 2) Jazz/Concert Committee – Brett Greene, Chair / Nancy Wyen July 15, 2:00-3:00PM at Glenhaven Club House, 2997 Glenhaven Dr. Distributing posters via John Neighbors. Status of volunteers to help set up and take down. Time to arrive. Jr. Jazz from 1:30-2:30 on Friday, June 30 at the library K.C. Sulkin’s recognition 3) Membership Committee – Nancy Wyen, Chair SW LIBRARY SWL Manager- Liz Andre OLD BUSINESS 1) FoSWL Webpage–Deb WibeWebsite Status 2) Book Sale – Nancy Wyen 3) Update on Volunteer Coordinator – Deb Wibe NEW BUSINESS 1) Discussion – combining tasks of social media, website, marketing, etc. into “Communications Committee”. 2) Google drive account research results – Brett Greene UPCOMING MEETINGS Time – 6:30 PM South Whatcom Fire Station (unless noted) Date –July 17, August 21 ADJOURN JOIN US! The Friends of the South Whatcom Library is accepting candidate applications for Board of Directors positions The Friends of the South Whatcom Library exists to enhance the South Whatcom Library services through support and advocacy, raising awareness of the library’s value in our community. Help us plan monthly educational and fun-filled activities for adults and kids. For example, get on board with the creation of nature events geared to little ones and can be enjoyed by all ages. Learning events and parties for the whole family at South Whatcom Library. “Whatcom Grooves” Summer Jazz concerts are coming this summer! Want to assist? Let us know: frndsofswlibrary@gmail.com Support your library by becoming involved with the Friends of the South Whatcom Library Board of Directors. Please provide a brief Bio and your contact information: email frndsofswlibrary@gmail.com or mail to FoSWL, 10 Barn View Ct, Bellingham, WA 98229.program. Save the Date! Whatcom Grooves: Friends of the Library Summer Jazz Series Saturday, July 15, 2023 Doors: 1:30pm. Concert: 2:00 to 3:00pm It’s FREE, although we want to know how many attendees to expect. Reserve free spots now at: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/10612680 Thank you to our generous sponsors: Sommer Cronck of The Best Bellingham Homes Team! Whatcom County Library System, Whatcom County Library Foundation, Whatcom Community Foundation. Celebrate summer, jazz and libraries at three free concerts hosted by Friends of South Whatcom, Ferndale and Blaine libraries in support of the Whatcom County Library System. At each event, discover what’s new at local libraries and join neighbors in a joyous hour of live music. The jazz series kicks off at the Glenhaven Clubhouse (2997 Glenhaven Drive, Glenhaven, WA) with Bellingham-based Bilongo. A Bantu word meaning spell or potion — medicine for the soul — Bilongo is a seven-piece Latin jazz group featuring vocalist Sabrina Gomez. Fall under the spell of original compositions as well as songs from Buena Vista Social Club and more. This is music that makes you want to dance. Be sure to come early to browse music-related library books and to meet other community members. Bring a blanket for the lawn or a lawn chair. Carpooling is suggested as parking is limited. Thank you to community partners whose financial and in-kind contributions made free events possible. Financial donations to support libraries gratefully accepted at events. Volunteer at the Jazz concert events: frndsofswlibrary@gmail.com |