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PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD JULY 17, 1996 MINUTES The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session Wednesday, July 17, 1996, in the Gallery at 4:10 PM with Chairman Beth Shelton presiding and these members present: Toni Donnan, Virginia Gibbs, Ralph Rodgers, Joe Rex, Keitt Wood; and Frances Ellis, Secretary. Beverly Lewis, Library Director was present; and Kathie Gibbs, Friends President was present. Absent were Jackie Alsobrook and Rogene Patterson. The June 19, 1996 Minutes were approved as distributed. The Budget Reports were distributed and Ms. Lewis noted expenditures were in line for this time of the fiscal year. The Statistical Report indicated the June circulation this year was 11.6% higher than the same month last year with 25,187 items circulated. She said the overall year to date circulation is 24% higher than last year because 189,973 items have been checked out. Ms. Lewis advised 476 new patrons cards were issued; many of them to children who participated in the Summer Reading Club. Upon motion by Keitt Wood, second by Toni Donnan, the Board voted and unanimously elected the following officers: Beth Shelton, Chair; Joe Rex, Vice Chair; and Frances Ellis, Secretary. It was also unanimously decided, upon motion by Toni Donnan, second by Ralph Rodgers, the NETLS Lay Representative would be Keitt Wood and Jackie Alsobrook would be the alternate. Ms. Lewis said the Outreach Services Vehicle is here and looks very impressive. It will have the Library and City logos put on soon. Reporting for Children's Librarian, Emily Kirkman, Ms. Lewis said the Summer Reading Club activities were very popular and to date in July 350 children had attended. In addition, 94 adults had participated with their children. Ms. Lewis advised there had been some delays in painting "Billy the Book" but that it would be here when the company was satisfied with it.