The Friends of the Ledding Library held their 2024 Annual Meeting in the Ledding Library’s Community Room on Saturday, January 20, 2024. The meeting was a joyous affair, with incumbent President Nancy Wittig winning re-election in a landslide vote by Friends’ members. Vice President Donna Fuller; Treasurer Joe Sandfort and Secretary Sally Workman were also elected. Speaking for her successful slate of candidates and for herself, President Wittig exclaimed: “Thank you for the confidence that the Friends’ members have shown in me and in my team. If you think that 2023 was a good year for the Friends, 2024 will be even better. You ain’t seen nuttin’ yet”.

In addition, the Annual Meeting attendees approved a change to the Organization’s Bylaws which will allow elections to be held by email. And last but not least — the Friends projected 2024 budget was approved by those in attendance.

Below are the Minutes of the 2024 Annual Meeting as taken by Friends’ Secretary Sally Workman.

Friends of the Ledding Library  

Annual Meeting January 20, 2024

13 Attending:  Sarah House, Joyce Routson, Robert Massey, Christine Brow, Elaine Blauvelt, Joe Sandfort, Craig Billings, Dale Westbrook, Sally Workman, Dirk Wittig, Donna Fuller, Kelly Lamm, Nancy Wittig

The Meeting Began at 9:35 AM

Budget – Joe 

Account balance total is $103,172.  Sales did quite well at $56,855 and ended in a small profit.  Joe talked about the 990-N taxes.  He needs to look into whether or not they need to be paid this year.

The question was asked if expenses were more than income, does savings pick up the difference.  The answer is yes.

The art rail hanging system for the community room was discussed.  The artwork will be displayed and rotated every 2-3 months.

Joe briefly ran through the projected 2024 budget.

Joyce moved and Robert seconded passing the 2024 budget.  Motion passed.

Membership- Sarah
There are 356 members with a 50%-50% split between annual and lifetime.  The 2024 mailing was sent out at the beginning of December.  It was reported that additional incentives are offered for lifetime members – a $10 gift certificate and a sling bag.

2024 Office Election Results

Nancy Wittig – President

Donna Fuller – Vice-President

Joe Sandfort/Kelly Lamm – Treasurer

Sally Workman – Secretary 

New Business

Joe reported that the bylaws don't state that elections can be held via email or letter.  This should be added.  Nancy moved and Donna seconded this addition.  Motion passed.

The Quarterly Book Sale will be February 3 and 4.  The Sunday Book Sales start at the beginning of May.

Meeting adjourned 9:55 am