About the Friends of Leverett Library
The Friends of Leverett Library are active in supporting the Library in a variety of ways. According to the Bylaws, the group was organized to “maintain an association of persons interested in books and libraries and to focus public attention on library services, facilities and needs.” The group is a 501c3 non-profit organization that has been active since the early 1990’s. We welcome new members.
A primary goal of the Friends is to augment the Library budget. We raise funds through an annual membership drive, donations, and fundraising activities such as the sale of tee shirts, tote bags, mugs, and puzzles, all with a Leverett identity. These items are available at the Library
Each year funds raised by the Friends of Leverett Library are used to support the Library and provide services to its patrons. The Friends:
- Contribute money to support programming for children and adults, including speakers, story hours and summer reading programs.
- Provide the library with funds for equipment beyond what the regular budget provides, such as magazine display racks, a color copier for staff use, and the outdoor sign announcing upcoming events.
- Purchase Museum Passes for use by patrons.
- Work with the Library Director to compile and post a quarterly listing of all New Books acquired by the Library.
The Friends activities are coordinated by a seven member Board. The Board meets as needed, with an Annual Meeting of all members in the fall with a guest speaker.
Board Members 2012-2013:
President: D'Ann Kelty
Vice President/Membership Chairman: Lorna Rivers
Secretary: Leslie Fisette
Treasurer: Laurel Kahn
Members at Large: Fenna Lee Bonsignore, Joann Mully, Judy Hobart
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The Friends of Leverett Library is a 501c3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Donations are essential to our efforts to support the Library and we encourage donations of any size. Joining the Friends of Leverett Library is the way most people donate. Click here for Membership information.
People have also donated in honor of a special person, as a thank you, or to commemorate a birthday or significant occasion. Others have designated the Library as a recipient of memorial gifts on the death of a loved one or special friend. It is also possible to designate the Friends of Leverett Library as a beneficiary of your estate.
In addition, the Friends have an Endowment Fund, initiated in 2011 with a generous anonymous donation. It is intended that the principal of this Endowment will not be spent, but the interest may be used for Library needs. Those wishing to support the Library for future generations may choose to donate to this Endowment Fund.
Checks should be made payable to Friends of Leverett Library and may be mailed to:
Friends of Leverett Library
% Leverett Library
P O Box 250
Leverett, MA 01054
We welcome new members at any time, although the membership year is the calendar year. The Friends of Leverett Library is a 501c3 non-profit organization and all dues and donations are tax deductible. You can print the membership form below, or you can get one at the circulation desk. Checks should be made payable to Friends of Leverett Library You can drop off your completed form and dues on your next trip to the Library or mail them to:
Friends of Leverett Library
% Leverett Library
P O Box 250
Leverett, MA 01054
Thank you to new members and those who have already renewed their membership.
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Friends of Leverett Library
Leverett, Massachusetts
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
As approved May 15, 1990: as amended October 28, 1992; as amended October 23, 2011
Article I
Name
The name of this association shall be Friends of Leverett Library.
Article II
Purpose
It is recognized that the administration of the Leverett Library is vested in the Board of Library Trustees, Friends being distinct and separate from the Trustees.
The purpose of this organization shall be to maintain an association of persons interested in books and libraries and to focus public attention on library services, facilities, and needs: Friends’ project to be undertaken only with the full knowledge and approval of the Library Director and the Board of Library Trustees.
Article III
Membership
Section 1 Membership in this organization shall be open to all individuals in sympathy with its purposes.
Section 2 Each member shall be entitled to one vote.
Article IV
Officers and Committees
Section 1 The Board of Directors shall consist of seven Members: a President, a Vice-President/Membership Chairman, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and three at-large members. All terms shall be for two years.
Section 2 This Board of Directors shall serve as the governing body of this association and shall meet at the call of the President.
Section 3 The direction of affairs of this association shall rest with the Board of Directors, the President serving as Chairman. A majority of the members of this Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Section 4 Committees shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Board as the need arises.
Section 5 The seven Board Members shall be elected at alternate Annual Meetings by a majority vote of those present. Nominations from the floor shall be invited; no one shall be nominated without his/her consent.
Section 6 Vacancies arising on the Board shall be filled by appointment made by the remaining Board members.
Section 7 No Library Trustee or Library Staff Member may hold office in this association.
Article V
Meetings
Section 1 This association shall hold its annual meeting each Fall for the purpose of election of Officers, to receive various reports, and to enact any other business. A written/email notice shall be sent to each member in advance.
Section 2 A special meeting may be held as directed by the President, provided the membership is notified by mail/email (with the business to be transacted stated) at least two weeks prior to the proposed date.
Article VI
Dues
Section 1 The annual dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 2 The fiscal year of this organization shall begin on May 1 of each year and end on April 30 of the following year. The membership year shall be the calendar year.
Article VII
Funds
Section 1 Adequate books of accounts shall be maintained by the Treasurer, who shall be responsible therefor.
Section 2 All monies received by the association are to be deposited in the existing checking account and from there may be transferred to an interest-bearing account and/or paid out.
Section 3 No funds shall be disbursed without a vote of the Board of Directors. Checks may be signed by the President or the Treasurer.
Article VIII
Amendments
The Bylaws may be amended at any annual meeting of this association by two–thirds of the members present, provided that notice of the proposed amendment shall have been mailed/emailed to all members at least two weeks before the said meeting.
Article IX
Parliamentary Authority
All meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised except when in conflict with these Bylaws.
Article X
Dissolution
In the event of dissolution of this association, all of the net assets remaining after payment of any liabilities shall be paid over and distributed to the Town of Leverett, Massachusetts, to establish a fund for the benefit of the Leverett Library.
Last updated 10-25-11