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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Registration is now open for the fall Friends of Michigan Libraries “Talk about Friends” and “Talk about Trustees” meetings.</span><br>
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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, and registration
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We hope to see you in October in Charlevoix. Please pass along to your library friends and trustees.</p>
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AGENDA -- Talk About Friends - An Open-Sharing Discussion about Friends of the Library</p>
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Thursday, October 10, 2019, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. at the Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI 49720</p>
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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</p>
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1:15 p.m. Tom Roberts, President, Friends of the Brandon Township Public Library</p>
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1:30 p.m. Fundraising (full group discussion) - What are your Friends most successful fundraising projects?</p>
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2:25 p.m. Break</p>
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2:40 p.m. Giving back (full group discussion) - What library gift requests have your Friends funded?</p>
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3:30 p.m. Adjournment</p>
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REGISTER HERE: <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffomlevents.org%2Fevents%2Ftalk-about-friends-2019%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C7644021a0f644e97ed0408d70496255f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636982915223161377&sdata=iOrgH%2BNu7z7xZp1BfzeIW0wAUk%2BAr5CU9HX63HQqmRs%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-friends-2019/" shash="jP4mLZW4Rbz1NpqtwHEnlntq7eI9OUCBp/WIzsvowPPF2asiALcbiOmpf3vIjlPT2vKUQtCgd3VerJ8c0enzOUNXdSjT21wbMLFLhe/9W1h1spcvKg0N2PzvJC+UT8CwQfYg+3jMsAbpdmS2D2ceqpjTBiNHvPB32WZNDjhoTzI=">
https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-friends-2019/</a> </p>
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AGENDA -- Talk About Trustees, An Open-Sharing Discussion about Library Boards of Trustees</p>
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Friday, October 11, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI 49720</p>
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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</p>
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9:40 a.m. – Key Roles of Library Trustees & The Trustee Manual - Clare Membiela</p>
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10:00 a.m. – Table Talk I</p>
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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?</p>
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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?</p>
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What issues are challenging for your library board of trustees?</p>
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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.?</p>
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Has your library board undertaken a millage or bond issue campaign for the improvement of library services?</p>
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10:45 a.m. – Break</p>
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11:00 a.m. – Table Talk II</p>
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11:45 a.m. – Summation of Table Talk Topics/Issues and Q & A Time</p>
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12:30 p.m. – Adjournment</p>
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Shannon White<br>
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Library of Michigan</p>
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