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Several events will take place in June, with all of them being outside so that Tracy <br />can utilize the deck for more space. <br />The orange sheet is the summer reading log. June's reading log will be for a <br />chance to earn Splash Kingdom tickets, with the children having the option to <br />read for hours or number of books, depending on their age. 30 tickets are <br />available for Splash Kingdom through this program. July's reading log will be <br />sponsored by the Texas Rangers. There are 50 vouchers available for this <br />program. For each child that earns a voucher, the child and everyone in their party <br />will receive a $5 ticket. The August reading log will be for the Red River Valley <br />Fair, with readers earning a fair packet that includes several fair items, along with <br />an entrance ticket. <br />The blue sheet is an invitation for students aged 5-17 to submit original artwork <br />for a Kids Design Contest for the next logo representing Friend of the Library. <br />The winner will receive a $20 gift card and the deadline is August 27, 2021. Steve <br />Hellmann asked how the contest is being publicized. Tracy said that she has it <br />playing on local radio stations, it is listed in The Paris News, and on the library <br />website and Facebook page. Melanie Loughmiller noted that she would pass the <br />information on to other local school librarians as well. <br />c. New Director Update <br />Ron Hervey spoke to City Manager Grayson Path and Mr. Path says that the <br />application for the director position will close on May 25th, 2021. Currently, there <br />are 4 applicants. As soon as the application date has passed, Mr. Path will reach <br />out to the hiring committee to discuss the hiring process. <br />III. Old Business: No old business. <br />IV. Presentations: <br />a. Budget Report <br />Expenditures in April totaled $37, 204.53, with $351,044.81 expended so far for <br />the year, which is 48.3% of FY 2021 budget of $727,331.00. <br />Melanie Loughmiller asked if it was possible to increase the budget for Tracy's <br />Children's Department. Ron Hervey asked Linda Knox about the budget process. <br />Ron stated that he will research the possibilities for allocating additional funds to <br />the Children's Department. Steve Hellmann noted that the Children's Library has <br />larger circulation numbers but a smaller budget. All board members were in <br />agreement that having a robust children's catalog is important. <br />b. Statistical Report <br />