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. 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. 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
SPECIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: As a member of the Board, you agree to accept a responsibility, such as these examples listed below:
| Friends of the Newark Free Library Board 2023-24President: Barbara Jo German Vice President: Sue Peters Corresponding Sec. Katy Ferrero Treasurer: Lori Hans Directors Susan Gays Roy Lopata Carol McKelvey Adebanjo Oriade Darin Powell Patricia Rachek Mark Rusinko Polly Sierer Roberta Sullivan Lynne Wegman Ex Officio: Judy Taggart |