COUNCIL of FRIENDS
The Council of Friends is comprised of members from all LFPL branches. Our mission is to provide support to Friends of the Library groups at each branch location. To promote the organization's mission, the Council:
Recruits and maintains an association of persons interested in libraries;
Encourages community use of the Library’s resources and services;
Organizes special events and encourages gifts and contributions to benefit the Library;
Encourages volunteer opportunities within the Library;
Informs and influences Library and community decision makers about the needs of the Library.
TERM:
Two Years (unless filling an unexpired term).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in the organization’s volunteer, membership and fundraising events;
Serve in a leadership role on at least one standing or ad hoc committee;
Act as a liaison with your personal branch chapter;
Ensure financial accountability and compliance.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Council members are expected to give an average of several hours of time to the following activities:
1-3 hours per month, Council committee meetings;
1 hour per month, regular Council meetings – preparation and attendance (11 meetings per year);
Approximately 6 hours per year, preparation for book sales and sorting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Willingness to represent the Friends of the Library to the Louisville community;
Demonstrated interest in the mission of the Friends of the Library;
Membership in the Friends of the Library;
Knowledge and/or experience in one of the activity areas of the organization;
Access to email to communicate with other members.
BYLAWS:
Governing bylaws, revised and adopted August 11, 2019.
