I missed adding the registration link below for the trustee event on Friday. Please don’t forget that registration is free but FOML does need to get a count so they can prepare materials and plan for refreshments. Thank you to the Friends of the Charlevoix Public Library for providing refreshments for each day’s event. Register for Friday’s Trustee Day at https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-trustees-2019/ Register for Thursday’s Friends Day at https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-friends-2019/ We hope to have a good crowd and lots of helpful discussion in October. See the original email below for full details and the agendas for each day of the FOML Talk about Friends and Talk about Trustees events. Shannon ----------------------------------------------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> From: White, Shannon (MDE) Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 1:48 PM To: michlib-l <Michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Talk About Friends and Trustees Meetings in Charlevoix, Oct 10-11 Registration is now open for the fall Friends of Michigan Libraries “Talk about Friends” and “Talk about Trustees” meetings. 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 below. We hope to see you in October in Charlevoix. Please pass along to your library friends and trustees. AGENDA -- Talk About Friends - An Open-Sharing Discussion about Friends of the Library Thursday, October 10, 2019, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. at the Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI 49720 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 1:15 p.m. Tom Roberts, President, Friends of the Brandon Township Public Library 1:30 p.m. Fundraising (full group discussion) - What are your Friends most successful fundraising projects? 2:25 p.m. Break 2:40 p.m. Giving back (full group discussion) - What library gift requests have your Friends funded? 3:30 p.m. Adjournment REGISTER HERE: https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-friends-2019/ AGENDA -- Talk About Trustees, An Open-Sharing Discussion about Library Boards of Trustees Friday, October 11, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI 49720 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 9:40 a.m. – Key Roles of Library Trustees & The Trustee Manual - Clare Membiela 10:00 a.m. – Table Talk I 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? 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? What issues are challenging for your library board of trustees? 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.? Has your library board undertaken a millage or bond issue campaign for the improvement of library services? 10:45 a.m. – Break 11:00 a.m. – Table Talk II 11:45 a.m. – Summation of Table Talk Topics/Issues and Q & A Time 12:30 p.m. – Adjournment ------------------------------------------- Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507, whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>