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PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES December 16, 1992 The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session, December 16, 1992, at 4 PM in the Gallery with Chairman Bill Neely presiding and these members present: Beth Shelton, Vice - Chairman; Jackie Alsobrook, Virginia Gibbs, Bill Hagood, Joe Rex, and Frances Ellis, Secretary. Jean Gibson and Rogene Patterson were absent. Beverly Lewis, Library Director, Thomas Seay, NETLS Lay Representative; and Keitt Wood, President of the Friends, attended. Minutes of the November 25, 1992, meeting were approved as circulated. Ms. Lewis reported the fiscal year budget was on schedule. In the monthly status report, she noted there was a slight decrease from November of last year - 22,878 vs. 24,762. Non -print circulation had the largest decrease. Acquisitions for the month included 250 books, 122 videos, and 32 audios. There were 146 new cardholders. Bill Hagood reported the Janice Hooker $5,000 gift was deposited into the Building Fund to mingle with the Bond Fund which is now about $70,000. He said the Endowment Fund was about $120,000 and it had been invested at 6% by the City Finance Director. Mrs. Ellis reported on the Thrasher Exhibit saying the dates would be January 14, 1993, for J. W. Thrasher to install the eight originial paintings of his and the eight of his father, W. R. Thrasher, and he will place prints in the center on the panels. J. W. will bring additional lighting. The letter of invitation will be sent to the schools soon, inviting them to come Friday, January 15. The Exhibit hours will be: Friday 9AM - 6 PM; Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM; and Sunday 1 - 5 PM with the program at 2:30 PM. Mrs. Thrasher provided a list of out of town people to be invited. Mrs. Ellis and Ms. Lewis designed the invitation to include the announcement that .both artists would give a print for door prizes. She said the exhibit would be dismantled Sunday after 6 PM. The number of hours for security would be 49 at $8.50 per hour. The budget includes $500 from the Library Advisory Board and $200 from the Paris Area Arts Alliance. It is not yet known whether or not there will be a charge to insure the eighteen paintings valued at $112,500. The Paris Area Arts Alliance with Sally Cecil in charge will provide docents for Friday and Saturday. The Chamber of Commerce Visitors and Conventions Committee may mail the invitations.