Nominations Committee Chair Char Hitz has called for re-opening nominations for 2010-11 FoL Board Officers. President-elect, Richard Densley, and First Vice-president elect, Jack Padilla, re-considered their ability to serve and have withdrawn their names from the Officer slate.
All members in good-standing may be considered for an Officer position. Nominations should be submitted to Char [...]
The FoL Spring ’10 Book Sale was a huge success. This Spring’s event brought in almost $10k in sales and around $2k in memberships. Thank you, FoL Members and Shoppers!
Congratulations to a spectacular Book Sale Volunteer crew! We had an amazing number of FoL Volunteers helping with the set-up process. We think we may have [...]
The Friends of the Library for Hood County is in need of Volunteers for the upcoming Spring ’10 semi-annual Book Sale.
Set-up for the Book Sale coincides with National Volunteer week! So, please consider Volunteering to help the Friends! A Volunteer Sign-up sheet is available at the Front Desk of the Library. You may [...]
At a recent FoL Board meeting, Char Hitz was named by outgoing President Jeanell Morris to Chair this year’s Nominating Committee to draw-up a slate of Nominees for election to the 2010-11 FoL Board of Directors. Once elected, incoming Board Officers will begin their terms of Office in June 2010.
Serving as an Officer of the Board [...]
Long-time Friends’ supporter and former President, Eloise B. Ikard, 87, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at her Granbury residence. She was an often present Volunteer at the Friends’ semi-annual Book Sales.
Eloise much enjoyed playing bridge and working crossword puzzles. In her honor, her “bridge playing friends” have made donations to start a Memorial [...]
Mark your calendar for the Friends’ Spring ’10 Book Sale!
Our most popular activity, the semi-annual book sale, will open to the public on April 24th and 25th.
The Members Only Sale begins April 22nd and 23rd for Members of the FoL.
Volunteers will be needed to help with the April Book Sale set-up and/or the Sale itself.
Set-up will [...]
Sandy Bryant – FoL Volunteer
Five years ago, my husband Ray and I decided to retire and leave California, where we had lived for years. We were heading to a quiet life on a farm in Arkansas when our oldest son suggested we might like lake life instead and to look [...]
We are in need of Wagon Wednesday helpers for the Wagon Wednesday mini Book Sales. Two people are needed each time, one to run the cart and one to assist. Wagon Wednesday sales run from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., held in the Library foyer. New volunteers will be paired with experienced volunteers.
If [...]
FoL Board of Directors Members for 2009-2010:
President: Jeanell Morris
First Vice-President: Vacant
Second Vice-President: Mary Lee (Acting)
Acting Treasurer and Recording Secretary: Susan Goodrich
Correspondence Secretary: Brenda Staples
Committees:
Publicity: Char Hitz
Books for Babies: Barbara Althouse
Author Events: Stan & Carol Lippincott
Community Information: Dee Gormley
Newsletter: Mary Hayden
Hospitality: Linda Somerville
Membership: Mary Lee [...]
Membership in the Friends of the Library for Hood County is very affordable at $10 per year for individuals and $15 per year for a family membership.
Member benefits include:
Advance notices of Friends’ book sales, author events, and other activities.
Early shopping privileges at our used book sales.
Access to the “members only” area of our web [...]