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Paris Public Library Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />May 20, 2009 <br />The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2009, at 4 o'clock in the Library <br />Gallery. Chairman Bill Kennedy called the meeting to order. Other members in attendance were Debbie <br />Anderson, Linda Vandiver, and Eddie Poole. Also present were Library Director Priscilla McAnally and Charla <br />Hines of the Paris Housing Authority. <br />Minutes from the previous meeting were approved with the following corrections: <br />• The Volunteer luncheon was held on April 20 <br />• The spelling of Cara Sulsar's name was corrected <br />• The Director had already attended the Nashville conference <br />Chairman Kennedy proposed a summer reading program for the Paris Housing Authority children. The name of <br />the program is "Let's Read Together." Ms. Hines gave input from the PHA perspective as to how we can <br />integrate the library program with her existing summer program. Ms. Hines expressed the desire that the <br />program go beyond the summer months. It was suggested that we coordinate possible dates with school district <br />teacher workdays. She will put more detail to the plan and contact Priscilla. <br />The children's summer reading activities have been scheduled. Area businesses have contributed rewards. They <br />include Texas Rangers tickets, Hawaiian Falls Waterpark two -for -one tickets, a $50 photo session with Dixon <br />Photography, and bowling and swimming passes. RSVP and Hallmark have donated gift bags for the <br />registration packets. <br />The budget is on track — no unusual expenditures. $38,000 remains in the materials line item. <br />The statistical report was down from last year with the exception of library cards and program attendance. <br />It was noted that Jackie Alsobrook's sister had passed away. The Board authorized a memorial gift. <br />Due to scheduling conflicts, the June board meeting will be on June 24 instead of June 17. <br />The 2009 -2010 budget proposal has been submitted with virtually no change from the 2008 -2009 budget. A <br />patron's survey is being taken. Priscilla will address concerns gleaned from the surveys, possibly in newspaper <br />columns. If possible, the survey will be made available on the city website. <br />There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. <br />Submitted by <br />Debbie Anderson, Secretary <br />