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PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MARCH 18, 1992 MINUTES The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session, March 18, 1992, at 4 PM in the Gallery with Vice Chairman Beth Shelton, presiding and these members present: Virginia Gibbs, Jean Gibson, Rogene Patterson, and Frances Ellis, Secretary. Absent were Bill Neely, Chairman; Jackie Alsobrook, Bill Hagood, and Joe Rex. Beverly Lewis, Library Director, attended, and Thomas Seay, NETLS Lay Representative; Delores Hayter, of the Friends was also present. Minutes of the February 19, 1992, meeting were approved as circulated. Budget figures were studied; no problems discussed. In the Statistical Report, total circulation showed an increase of 8.25% over last year. There were 1,960 items circulated during the evening hours. Ms. Lewis announced 47 memorials and gifts given during February. She said reports of the Paris - hosted NETLS workshop were complimentary - for the hospitality, friendliness, food, and program. There were 43 attendees. She thanked Jean Gibson, Virginia Gibbs, and Frances Ellis for their help; and Virginia moved the cost of the food - $35.57 - be approved for payment. Motion seconded and passed. Ms. Lewis called attention to the picture the next day in The Paris News of the people at the workshop, with the two speakers, Mrs. Ruth Nicholson and Keith Oakley, featured. Mrs. Ellis reported on the status of plans for the recognition of the Paris artists, W. R. and J. R. Thrasher, saying there is a possibility that the Paris Arts Alliance would be able to help financially if application is made. Each member discussed the fears that the paintings would be stolen or damaged, and the possibility of a shorter recognition display. Members agreed to wait until Chairman Neely returns and a visit to the Thrashers takes place to help decide if the recognition is feasible, when, and for how long the exhibit of their two originals plus some prints, would be made.