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goals. The plan would initially be established for 3 years. Mr. DeGhelder's first <br />step is to lead 3 staff meetings over the course of the next 3 months. The first <br />meeting would be to talk to the staff about what is great about the library. The <br />second meeting will be to discuss with the staff about what needs to be <br />improved. The third meeting will be what the library is not doing at all. The <br />Strategic Plan would help offer a clear presentation of the library's needs, goals, <br />and mission statement. Mr. DeGhelder hopes to report to the board each <br />subsequent month the findings of the previous month's meeting. <br />b. Junior Advisory Board: Mr. DeGhelder would like to quickly establish a Junior <br />Advisory Board consisting of local teenagers in the community. These junior <br />board members would act in a similar fashion as the adult advisory board <br />members, by providing Tim and insight into what the current needs/wants are <br />for the local community of young people. <br />c. Other Programs: Upon review of the current available programs the library has <br />to offer, Mr. DeGhelder noted that there was a lack of adult and teen <br />programming and that would change. He stated that the library would begin by <br />offering one adult and one teen program per month and observe the public <br />response. <br />d. Community Involvement: Mr. DeGhelder is also very passionate about <br />establishing more community involvement within the library. This can be in the <br />form of various clubs that come to the library, game nights, how-to classes, etc. <br />He states that it's important for people to come to the library, regardless of the <br />reason. If the library can't bring them in with current materials, then it's <br />important to try to invite the public in with other options, like games, etc. <br />e. Final Thoughts: Mr. DeGhelder is very passionate about what he can bring to the <br />Paris Public Library. He is eager to hear from his staff, as well as the community <br />with regard to the direction he envisions for the library. He wants to make Paris <br />his home and is pleased to be here. <br />The next meeting will be on July 21St, 2021. <br />Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. <br />Submitted by <br />Jennifer Cullum, Secretary <br />