Friends of Prendergast Library; Members list as of 02/02/10
Christine Ahlstrom
Elizabeth Anderson
John Anderson
Jeanne Austin
Rich Austin
Dennis Bechmann
Janet Bechmann
Cheryl Beebe
Mary Lou Beel
Jon Belin
Alfredo Bizarro
Elizabeth Blanco
Renate Bob
Jeanine Bosworth
Nick Bosworth
Elizabeth Brown
Neil Burke
Gordon Carlson
Jeanette Carlson
June Carpenter
Skip Carpenter
Bill Colter
Carole Colter
Russell E. Diethrick, Jr.
Janet Forbes
Camille Guinnane
James Gustafson
Bonita Johnson
Carl Koch
Judy Koch
Marika Koch
William Koch
Spencer Krull
Andrea Lowe
Gregg McCullough
Joyce Mallare
Eunice Merchant-Benson
Thelma Milton
Linda O'Brien
Jeanette Ostrom
Helen Peterson
Rosemary Prendergast-Merchant
Allen Propheter
Sherry Propheter
June Pumford
Mary Riolo
Dorothy Rudd
Tina Scott
Charlie Simons
Laura Simons
Mitchell Simons
Sophia Simons
Tillie Solomonson
Kay Stahlman
Carol Strum
Don Strum
Sally Swartz
Joseph Trusso
Jeff Victor
Michele Victor
Bill Wright, Jr.
Connie Wright
Elizabeth Wright
David Zimmer
Mary Ann Zimmer
Phil Zimmer
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Mission: to promote and support the library by engaging in advocacy campaigns on behalf of the library and provide financial assistance for special library materials and activities
Vision: to promote the use of the library by all; to increase awareness of library resources and services; to encourage people to volunteer on behalf of the library
Membership: $10 Adults 14 and up $5 Children $50 Clubs and organizations $100 Businesses
Members receive a newsletter, membership sticker for library card, and invitations to library events and receptions. Members may also help with special projects and are invited to donate to the library in addition to their membership fee.
For information about Friends-contact us by email (friendsofprendergastlibrary09@yahoo.com) or call the Reference Desk at 484-7135 ext. 225. |
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Friends Secretary Laura Simons and Former President Dennis Bechmann selling memberships and bags at Friends Night at Friendly’s Fundraiser, September 2009 |
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In 2009 the Executive Committee designed and
had printed a FOPL bag to sell to the public; they were and are very popular!
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Friends sell book bags and cookies at the Annual booksale, June 2009
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Treasurer Helen Peterson and President
Renate Bob sell Community Day Event Booklets at the Bon Ton, November 2009
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Kickoff for the Library’s Big Read was held
in January 2010; the Friends helped out by making all sorts of Bohemian
delicacies and hosting the tables at the opening ceremonies
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Members Linda O’Brian and Joyce Mallare staff the soup and bread table at the Big Read Kickoff
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After instruction from Fenton History Center staff, everyone joined in for a round of dancing the Virginia Reel |
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Library Grand Re-opening, February 26, 2010 |
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Friends President Reni Bob and Prendergast Staff member/FOPL member Mary Ann Zimmer serve food at the festive re-opening celebration |
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On April 15, 2008, the Friends honored Library staff with a
luncheon to thank them for their dedication and service to the
community
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The Friends helped out at the Cummins Run for Literacy on May
10, 2008, by staffing the refreshment table
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Friends helped with the '08 Cummins Run for Literacy Shown are Eunice Merchant-Benson and Kate Johnson
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Carol Shick and Jon Belin prepare for planting at the Library,
June, 2008
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Green Thumb commitee chair, June Pumford and her husband, Bob,
plant flowers at the library, June 2008
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Library Director, Catherine Way and Friends president, Dennis Bechmann, discuss upcoming National Friends of Libraries Week, October 2008
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Friends Officers, elected in May 2008. Treasurer: Andrea Lowe, Secretary: Laura Simons, Vice President: Renate Bob, President: Dennis Bechmann |
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Library staff puts up display commemorating National Friends of Libraries Week, October 19-25, 2008 |