Hello,

We have begun the process of drafting operating agreements with our Friends Groups and I was wondering if I could also get some examples to help aid in the conversations. We had our legal representative do a presentation and Q&A; however, some are more reluctant than others so any other suggestions or advise is appreciated. 

Thank you so much & Happy Monday!

Emily Whalen 
Finance Manager
Kent District Library | Service Center
D: 616.647.4123|M: 616.302.6366|Pronouns: she/her/hers



From: Sandra Graham <SGraham@kdl.org>
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2023 1:07 PM
To: Emily Whalen <EWhalen@kdl.org>
Subject: Fw: [Michlib-l] Contract with Friends organizations
 
Didn't know if you were on Mich-Lib or not...apparently other library's are dealing with this subject, as well as KDL.
From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Mary Gallup via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2023 12:47 PM
To: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org>
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Contract with Friends organizations
 
Thank you everyone!

I have received lots of responses and examples!
Mary Gallup
Director
Clinton Township Public Library
100 Brown St. Clinton MI 49236


On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 12:12 PM Mary Gallup <director@clinton.lib.mi.us> wrote:
My Board wanted to know if we have a contract with our Friends organization, and we do not. I'm thinking they might want us to draft one up. Do any other libraries have signed contracts with their Friends of the Library? If so, would you be so kind as to share?

Thanks!

Mary Gallup
Director
Clinton Township Public Library
100 Brown St. Clinton MI 49236