When Friends' Board members leave their positions, the Friends donate books for the library's permanent collection in their honor. We have been a bit tardy in keeping this tradition, but are now up to date. A special bookplate is placed on the flyleaf of each donated book, indicating the honoree. Unless the honoree specifies a particular title, the Library Director selects a suitable book which will complement the library's collection.
Chris Eager resigned his position as President of the Friends in November 2008, after many years leading the organization. He has requested that a "classic adventure book" be purchased in his name. Kathi Kemp will be selecting the specific book-title soon; she's thinking along the lines of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Michelle Buehl completed her term as Treasurer in November 2008. Kathi selected a book age-suitable for Michelle's children: "Shapes".
Molly Hicks served for a while as Volunteer Coordinator, but resigned prior to her term's expiration. She requested "
Blind Side: Evolution of a Game" by Michael Lewis.
Gwen Brunner, who took over for Molly as Volunteer Coordinator in early 2009, completed her term in November 2009. "Her" book is a children's book: "Vicky the Vet".
Josh Tregoning, the Friends Membership Chair, recently received greatly expanded responsibilities in his job. So, regrettably, he had to resign his position with the Friends in mid-term. "His" book is "The Great Wildlife Search".
We wish to thank these Friends for their service to the organization. While we will miss their valuable contributions to the Friends' activities, the new Board members who have taken their places are adding new viewpoints and ideas of their own to our deliberations and decisions about how to support the Eager Free Public Library.
Thanks again to Chris, Michelle, Molly, Gwen, and Josh.
All five of these books will soon be available for checkout at the library.