Call to Order: President Susan McBeth, Director Nevada Public Library, called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. There were 68 in attendance. The June 2005 minutes were presented for approval. President McBeth asked for additions or corrections to the minutes and it was noted that Randy Scherr’s name was misspelled and the last sentence under Announcements should read – “Carolyn Trout thanked all MPLD members for their support this past year during the genealogy lawsuit.” Ray Hall, Director Mexico-Audrain County Library, moved that the amended minutes be approved, Carolyn Trout, Director Joplin Public Library, seconded. The motion passed; all ayes, no nays, no abstentions.
Treasurer’s Report: Paul White, Director Mid-Continent Library, presented the treasurer’s report. The balance in the MPLD account as of September 30 was $6,987.64. Eva Dunn, Director Bollinger County Library, moved to approve the treasurer’s report, Becky Wilcox, Director Doniphan/Ripley County Library, seconded. The motion passed; all ayes, no nays, no abstentions.
President’s Report: President McBeth presented a Hotel Cost Comparison Report to the group that researched alternate meeting places for the December 2006 Winter Meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Inn at Grand Glaize, Country Club Hotel and Spa, and Tan-Tar-A were presented as possible selections. Eva Dunn, Director Bollinger County Library moved that the December 2006 MPLD Meeting be held at the Country Club Hotel and Spa, Shirley Gollhofer, Director Neosho-Newton County Library, seconded. A discussion ensued. The motion was defeated; 22 ayes, 31 nays, 15 abstentions. The December 2006 MPLD Meeting will remain at the Inn at Grand Glaize.
President McBeth asked for 2 volunteers for a Nominating Committee to select candidates for vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Liz Cashell, Director Henry County Library, and Glenda Pate, Director Cedar County Library, volunteered to serve on the Nominating Committee. Jackie Thomas volunteered to replace Paul White as treasurer.
President McBeth announced that Margaret Conroy would be willing to remain as the MPLD delegate to the Morenet Council. Carolyn Trout, Director Joplin Public Library, moved that Margaret Conroy represent MPLD as a delegate to the Morenet Council, Sally Hancox, Director Scenic Regional Library, seconded. The motion passed; all ayes, no nays, no abstentions.
Old Business: None
New Business: Betty Martin, Director Cape Girardeau Public Library, made the group aware of Terry Stewart’s grassroots effort to promote Morenet and it’s services throughout the state. Mr. Stewart is a retired school superintendent. Betty asked if MPLD would like to consider a contribution toward the traveling expenses of Mr. Stewart in support of his Morenet efforts. Several in attendance had opinions concerning a contribution to Mr. Stewart, but no action was taken.
President McBeth requested program suggestions for the June 2006 meeting. The group made several suggestions on a wide range of topics.
Announcements: Karen Hicklin, Director Trails Regional Library, invited everyone to Warrensburg for the Summer MPLD Meeting in June. Karen is planning a pre-conference canoe trip for anyone interested. Cheryl Lange, Director Albany Carnegie Public Library, presented Paul White and Lars Hagelin with a seasonal gift of appreciation for bringing the book truck to MPLD meetings. Cheryl thanked each of them and shared with everyone how much the materials meant to small library collections.
David Doenning moved to adjourn, Carolyn Trout seconded. All ayes, no nays, no abstentions. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by Pam Hunter, Secretary.