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<p class="MsoNormal">Registration is now open for the fall Friends of Michigan Libraries “Talk about Friends” and “Talk about Trustees” meetings.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The events will be held at the Charlevoix Public Library on October 10 & 11. Attendance is free but FOML asks that you register so they can keep a good count on needed materials and refreshments. You can find details on the agenda, content,
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<p class="MsoNormal">We hope to see you in October in Charlevoix. Please pass along to your library friends and trustees.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">AGENDA -- Talk About Friends - An Open-Sharing Discussion about Friends of the Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, October 10, 2019, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. at the Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI 49720<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1:00 p.m. Welcome from Jill Stodt, President, Friends of Michigan Libraries, Rebecca Higgerson, FOML “Talk About Friends” Coordinator, Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1:15 p.m. Tom Roberts, President, Friends of the Brandon Township Public Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1:30 p.m. Fundraising (full group discussion) - What are your Friends most successful fundraising projects?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2:25 p.m. Break<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2:40 p.m. Giving back (full group discussion) - What library gift requests have your Friends funded?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3:30 p.m. Adjournment<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">REGISTER HERE: <a href="https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-friends-2019/">
https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-friends-2019/</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">AGENDA -- Talk About Trustees, An Open-Sharing Discussion about Library Boards of Trustees<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Friday, October 11, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI 49720<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">9:30 a.m. – Welcome from Jill Stodt, President, Friends of Michigan Libraries, Linda Adams, Director, Charlevoix Public Library, Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">9:40 a.m. – Key Roles of Library Trustees & The Trustee Manual - Clare Membiela<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10:00 a.m. – Table Talk I<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have your Trustees worked with the Director to develop a long-range plan or a strategic plan for the growth and development of the library?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do your Trustees actively engage as advocates for your library and encourage members to contact their legislators regarding legislation that might impact your library? Are the Friends involved in advocacy?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What issues are challenging for your library board of trustees?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How does your library board provide clear and up-to-date information to the community about the library’s budget, services, long-range goals, etc.?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Has your library board undertaken a millage or bond issue campaign for the improvement of library services?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10:45 a.m. – Break<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11:00 a.m. – Table Talk II<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11:45 a.m. – Summation of Table Talk Topics/Issues and Q & A Time<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12:30 p.m. – Adjournment<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shannon White<br>
Library Development Manager<br>
Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517.335.1507, <a href="mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">whites29@michigan.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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