Friends of the Newark
Free Library

FRIENDS OF THE NEWARK FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS

Board meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the library.

Board meetings are open to the general public.
If you have questions or would like to speak at a meeting, please contact FriendsofNewarkFreeLibrary@gmail.com

BYLAWS

The Board has voted approval of revisions to the current bylaws. These changes are summarized below; click the links at the end of this section for full versions of the current and proposed revised bylaws. Please send any comments to FriendsofNewarkFreeLibrary@gmail.com The changes will be voted on at a general meeting for all members at the library on Monday, November 6, at 7:00 PM. 

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Article III, Section 3:  Changes the membership year from Jan 1 - Dec 31 to 'annually' based on member sign-up or renewal date.  This is to be better aligned with the ability for FNFL members to join or renew at any time through our new website.

Article IV, Section 4:  Allows for the extension of a Board member's term, if warranted.  This is to help ensure FNFL stability and continuity, especially as we enter into our capital campaign to support the building of a new library for Newark.

Article V:  Provides clarification regarding the responsibilities of the Board Officers.

Article VIII:  Provides clarification regarding FNFL committees.

Article IX, Section 4:  This section allows FNFL Board meetings to be conducted in-person, via teleconference (e.g. Zoom, Go-To-Meeting, etc) or through a combination of both.

Article IX, Section 5:  This section allows the FNFL Board members to entertain and vote on a motion via email when an issue is time-sensitive.

Article X:  Provides more detail regarding the fiscal responsibilities of the FNFL Board members.

Current Bylaws

Proposed Revised Bylaws

BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE: Provide volunteer and financial support to the programs of the Newark Free Library

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: As a member of the Board, you agree to

  • Membership in the Friends of the Newark Free Library
  • Attend board meetings; notify president if unable
  • Prepare for board meetings and be informed about the board and the library
  • Support decisions of the Board
  • Market the library to the community

SPECIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: As a member of the Board, you agree to accept a responsibility, such as these examples listed below:

  • Coordinate set up and break down tables for Newark special events e.g. Community Day
  • Coordinate volunteers for Newark Night and/or Community Day
  • Chair Annual Meeting
  • Chair Volunteer Recognition
  • Chair Staff Recognition
  • Manage membership email list
  • Manage Year End Appeal
  • Coordinate and manage display cases
  • Edit newsletter
  • Distribute donated books to shelters and community centers
  • Manage social media sites: website, Facebook page, and Twitter
  • The board can determine additional opportunities, and it welcomes other ideas

Friends of the Newark Free Library Board 2023-24

President: Barbara Jo German

Vice President: Sue Peters

Corresponding Sec. Katy Ferrero

Recording Sec. Deb Morehead

Treasurer: Lori Hans

Directors

Susan Gays

Roy Lopata

Carol McKelvey

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Darin Powell

Patricia Rachek

Mark Rusinko

Polly Sierer

Roberta Sullivan

Lynne Wegman

Ex Officio: Judy Taggart



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