The March meeting of the Friends of the Paul Sawyier Public Library was called to order by President Mike Embry at 5:10p.m., April 26, 2007.

Those attending were: Mike Embry, Donna Gibson, Chris Evans, Gretchen Vaught, Rochelle Silvernail, Ev Claffy, Gina Hagan, Cindy Shemwell, Carol Hummel, and Ann Howard.

Secretary’s Report: There were no changes to the minutes. Ev Claffy made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion was seconded by Chris Evans.

Treasurer’s Report: Chris Evans reported that there were $3,298.30 in Deposits in March, and $2695.48 to date in April. Our current bank balance is $15,666.69 plus our 2 Certificates of Deposit. Report was approved by Rochelle Silvernail and seconded by Carol Hummel.

Bookstore: The bookstore has earned $8,026.30 to date. Discussion on how bookstore has exceeded our expectations.

Jules Delambre Memory Committee: Ev Claffy said that the Garden Club is willing to work with us with regards to the front pots and the Lillian Lindsey Park.

Library Needs: Computers $10,000 Typewriter $600 Youth Services Summer Reading $3,500-$4,500 Grand Prize $500 Teen Incentives $2,500 Book Display $10,000 Display Cases $5,000 Plastic Bags $2,500 Ev Claffy made a motion to give youth services $5,000 for Summer Reading Program. Motion was seconded by Rochelle Silvernail. Motion passed.

Spring Book Sale: Workers are needed to sign-up. Next week the KSU students will move books from the 1st floor to the basement. The book sale will be May 17th-May 20th. Rochelle Silvernail said that the sale has been published on the KSU electronic board, State-Journal, Herald-Leader, DFI, Chamber of Commerce, KY literary newsletter, and Channel 10 interview.

Potluck: Our potluck will be held in the community room possibly on May 24th. Ev Claffy will be chairing.

Web Site: Steve is going to keep our website current.

Author Visit: 35-40 people attended the Richard Taylor author visit. Meeting adjourned.