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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

FOCCLS | Central Ridge | Coastal Region | Floral City | Homosassa | Lakes Region

The Friends of the Citrus County Library System are non-profit organizations dedicated to enhancing public library service for the citizens of Citrus County. Friends are people who love books, love to read, and want to help others enjoy the pleasure of reading. Friends raise money through memberships, used-book sales, promotional item sales, special events, and donations. Friends inform officials of issues affecting libraries locally, state-wide, and nationally. Friends encourage gifts or memorials of funds, books, and library equipment. Friends donate time and resources to the libraries and Friends’ organizations. Friends believe that they can make the difference between a good Library System and a great Library System.

[Updated January 27, 2009]

In 2001, three Friends of the Library groups (from Central Ridge, Coastal Region, and Lakes Region Libraries) joined together to form the Friends of the Citrus County Library System, Inc. (FOCCLS), a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for the three libraries and the Citrus County Library System. Located at the Historic Hernando School, FOCCLS manages the Book House, where donated books are sorted, priced and packed for FOCCLS’ semi-annual book sales.

For information or to volunteer to help at the Book House, contact Sue Haderer, (352) 746-1334, or Jackie Dean, (352-527-8405)

FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL RIDGE LIBRARY

OFFICERS PRESIDENT: SUE HADERER VICE PRESIDENT: APRIL MCLAUGHLIN CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: JACKIE DEAN RECORDING SECRETARY: JEAN RACINE TREASURER: PEGGY STILLMAN DIRECTORS HELEN BROPHY KATHE ECHLIN ED GEER JO AN GOSENHEIMER SUSAN MEDINA GENE MUSSELMAN SANDY PRICE SYLVIA WILSON CAROL ZYCHOWICZ [Updated January 22, 2010]

Membership in this organization is open to all individuals interested in promoting personal growth through the use of the library's resources.

The President at the September general meeting appoints a Nominating Committee of three members. Nominations for officers are announced at the October meeting. Elections are held at the November meeting and Officers are installed at the January meeting.

Correspondence can be sent to the President addressed to the Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Florida 34465-4281.

FRIENDS OF THE COASTAL REGION LIBRARY

OFFICERS PRESIDENT, ANDY VUKMIR VICE PRESIDENT, JIM PATTON TREASURER, MARGE LUDKE SECRETARY,  GAIL BARKER DIRECTORS BARBARA GILLEY RUTH LEVINS MEREDITH PAINE BETTY SMYTH LUCY ANN WINES [Updated January 20, 2010]

Membership in this organization is open to all individuals and organizations that are interested in the purposes set out in the By-Laws.

A nominating committee appointed by the President makes selection for officers. The chosen slate of officers are posted at the library prior to the annual meeting. Election and installation take place at the annual meeting.

Correspondence can be sent to the President addressed to the Coastal Region Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River, Florida 34428-4468.

FRIENDS OF THE FLORAL CITY LIBRARY

[Updated March, 2008]

There are three classes of membership: Individual, Family and Life.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday at 7pm, every month September through March for business and/or programs. The annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers is in March each year.

Correspondence can be sent to the President addressed to the Floral City Public Library, 8360 E. Orange Avenue, Floral City, Florida 34436-3200.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF HOMOSASSA

OFFICERS PRESIDENT, CHERIE BYRNES VICE PRESIDENT, VICKIE BUDD TREASURER, ADELAIDE KELLER SECRETARY, CATHY JAUCH DIRECTORS HARLEY NELSON JUDITH OGORMAN PETER SHAW PUBLICITY, DICK BYRNES HISTORIAN, ELISABETH SHIPPAM

[Updated March 5, 2010]

Membership in this organization is open to all individuals and organizations in sympathy with its purposes.

The annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers is in February of each year. Members are notified via the press at least two weeks prior to the date of the meeting.

Correspondence can be sent to the President addressed to the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 S. Grandmarch Ave., Homosassa, Florida 34446-1120.

FRIENDS OF LAKES REGION LIBRARY

OFFICERS PRESIDENT, PAT ELDRIDGE VICE PRESIDENT, JUDY ROSE TREASURER, NANCY MIRGON SECRETARY, GLENDA WINSLOW DIRECTORS LYNNE BOELE MARCIA DALKALITSIS ERIKA NEMETH MADELEINE O’BRIEN [Updated January 13, 2010]

Established in 1997, the Friends is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to enrich the resources and facilities of Lakes Region Library. The Friends sponsor programs to further individuals' love of books and hold fundraising activities to raise money for library needs not covered in the budget.

Special privileges as a Friend include: complimentary mailings of the FRIEND-TO-FRIEND newsletter and invitations to special programs and social events. The Annual Membership Meeting is held in January, and Board of Directors meetings are monthly except in June, July, August, and December. The public is invited and new members are welcome. Dues are paid annually, and contributions are tax deductible.

Correspondence may be sent to the President addressed to the Lakes Region Library, 1511 Druid Road, Inverness, Florida 34452-4507.

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