Transcript Friends of Kansas Libraries -FoKL-

Friends of Kansas Libraries
-FoKL-
History
 Formed
in 1982
 Budget comes mostly from dues
 Representatives from 7 regional systems
 Members at large
 Work closely with KLA (KS Library Assn.)
 Work also with KLTA (KS Library Trustee
Association
Mission
 To
encourage and support new and
existing local Friends groups
 To facilitate the exchange of useful
information among organizations of
Friends
 To advocate for excellent library
services
Key Activities
 Newsletter
- quarterly
 Facebook page
 Awards & grants
 Conference presence
 Webpage
 Startup kits
 Merchandise – license plates & tote bags
 Consultation
Organization
Executive Board – meets quarterly
 Four officers
 Regional Trustees
 Members at large
 Special Board members
THIS IS THE FULL BOARD!!!
Organization
Executive Committee – meets other months
 President
via online conferencing
 Vice President
 Secretary
 Treasurer
 Public Relations Chair
 Membership Chair
Other board members welcome to participate!
Organization
Committees
 Finance
chaired by Treasurer
 Governance chaired by Vice President
 Membership
 Public Relations
Each board member should serve on a
committee.
To Function Well
Good communication
 Share news and ideas with the group
 Use e-mail and Facebook
 Liaisons to key groups are vital
Promote Friends and FoKL
 At system meetings
 At Friends meetings
 Be a library advocate at all times
FoKL Rocks!!
What are we known for?
 Great booths at the library conference
 Wonderful
A
awards and grants
passionate board of directors
 Work
and play well with others!
Be a good board member
Ask questions!
Help new trustees & those unfamiliar with
libraries
Think out of the box
Have some fun too!!