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b. Memorial and Gift Funds <br />Connie stated there is currently $15,640.60 from memorial and gift funds. <br />Anytime a check comes in with the request that the gift or memorial be "For the <br />love of" a specific reading genre, Connie attempts to purchase materials in that <br />genre. Connie also purchases a nameplate to commemorate the donation and <br />sends a thank you note to the family. Connie mentioned she would have to <br />speak with the Director of Finance for the city, to clarify how much funds are <br />actually available to use. <br />Audrey mentioned finding a replacement tree for the oak that was taken down, <br />as a type of memorial. Audrey noted that local nurseries would be willing to <br />donate a new one to the library. Connie responded, stating that she would like <br />to keep the stump. The board discussed the possibility of removing the stump <br />versus leaving it in place and no immediate action was taken. <br />V. Future Business <br />a. Mission Statement <br />Connie is working on developing a mission statement for the library. In order to <br />do so, she also must create a strategic plan. <br />b. Strategic Plan <br />Connie has requested that the Library Advisory Board come to the February 2111 <br />meeting with some ideas for what each person would like to see for the library <br />as future goals. She would then like everyone to share those ideas and have a <br />group discussion about the direction of the library. <br />VI. Friends of the Library Report <br />a. Friends stated that Bookflix is now up and running, and Connie responded, <br />stating that she loves the new source. <br />b. Beginning on February 151, there will be a Library Speakers consortium <br />c. Flooring: Audrey asked Connie if she would like to continue pursuing new <br />flooring for portions of the library. Connie stated that she would because the <br />space is heavily used. Jennifer Hollje asked if vinyl would be acceptable and <br />Connie stated that she is willing to consider it. <br />d. Audrey said that the lighting around the building roof line is still happening but <br />she's waiting on updates from the contractor. Rob said that the process may <br />have been stalled due to the problem with the tree being struck by lightning. <br />