5.2 PSSRPatron Services Supervisor Report
To:
Elk River Board
CC:
Margot Barry, Library Services Coordinator
From:
Jeannette Burkhardt, Patron Services Supervisor
Date:
October 24, 2023
Marcile Carlson Gift
5.2
Distribution of the annuity was originally thought to be over the span of 20 years. In September we were
informed that the annuity needed to be paid out within 5 years due to the structure. The full annuity
amount will be paid out to GRRL in November.
Reading Bridge program
Reading Bridge program is moving forward. We are in the process of selecting the necessary materials for
the program and scheduling training with the Reading Coordinator -Karin Emerson. This program is being
paid for using funds from the Marcile Carlson gift.
Collection Development Committee
The Collection Development Committee held its last meeting on October 3. The Committee will presented
its recommendations at the October 10 work session of the GRRL Board. Action on the final policy will take
place at the November 21 GRRL Board meeting.
2023 Year -End Campaign
The 2023 Year -End Campaign has begun. This fundraising effort runs from October to the end of January
and benefits the GRRL library system as a whole. This program helps make projects such as the Try It
Yourself Kits, expansion of the digital library, WiFi2 Go and the Beanstack app possible. The dollar goal for
this year is $90,000. The Board of Trustees and Friends groups have already received the Year -End letter.
Past donors will receive letters starting November 1, 2023.
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