Friends of Kansas LibrariesFriends of Kansas Libraries-FoKL--FoKL-

HistoryHistory

Formed in 1982Formed in 1982 Budget comes mostly from duesBudget comes mostly from dues Representatives from 7 regional systemsRepresentatives from 7 regional systems Members at largeMembers at large Work closely with KLA (KS Library Assn.)Work closely with KLA (KS Library Assn.) Work also with KLTA (KS Library Trustee Work also with KLTA (KS Library Trustee

AssociationAssociation

MissionMission

To To encourageencourage and and supportsupport new and new and existing local Friends groupsexisting local Friends groups

To To facilitatefacilitate the exchange of useful the exchange of useful information among organizations of information among organizations of FriendsFriends

To To advocateadvocate for excellent library for excellent library servicesservices

Key ActivitiesKey Activities

Newsletter - quarterlyNewsletter - quarterly Facebook pageFacebook page Awards & grantsAwards & grants Conference programsConference programs WebpageWebpage Startup kitsStartup kits Merchandise – license plates & tote bagsMerchandise – license plates & tote bags ConsultationConsultation

OrganizationOrganization

Executive BoardExecutive Board – – meets quarterlymeets quarterly Four officersFour officers Regional TrusteesRegional Trustees Members at large Members at large Special Board membersSpecial Board members

THIS IS THE FULL BOARD!!!THIS IS THE FULL BOARD!!!

OrganizationOrganizationExecutive CommitteeExecutive Committee – – meets other monthsmeets other months PresidentPresident via online conferencing via online conferencing Vice PresidentVice President SecretarySecretary TreasurerTreasurer Public Relations ChairPublic Relations Chair Membership ChairMembership Chair

Other board members welcome to participate!Other board members welcome to participate!

OrganizationOrganization

CommitteesCommittees FinanceFinance chaired by Treasurerchaired by Treasurer GovernanceGovernance chaired by Vice Presidentchaired by Vice President MembershipMembership Public RelationsPublic Relations

Each board member should serve on a Each board member should serve on a committee.committee.

To Function WellTo Function Well

Good communicationGood communication Share news and ideas with the groupShare news and ideas with the group Use e-mail and FacebookUse e-mail and Facebook Liaisons to key groups are vitalLiaisons to key groups are vital

Promote Friends and FoKL Promote Friends and FoKL At system meetingsAt system meetings At Friends meetingsAt Friends meetings Be a library advocate at all timesBe a library advocate at all times

FoKL Rocks!!FoKL Rocks!!

What are we known for?What are we known for? Great booths at the library conferenceGreat booths at the library conference

Wonderful awards and grantsWonderful awards and grants

A passionate board of directorsA passionate board of directors

Work and play well with others!Work and play well with others!

Be a good board memberBe a good board member

Ask questions!Ask questions!

Help new trustees & those unfamiliar with Help new trustees & those unfamiliar with librarieslibraries

Think out of the boxThink out of the box

Have some fun too!!Have some fun too!!