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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Esther:</span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I think you have correctly analyzed the
pros and cons of the situation. Given a choice, I would prefer a library
foundation. If a city foundation is the only option, it’s better
than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.</span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>-Bob in Milton-Freewater</span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'> </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> Libs-Or
[mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Esther Moberg<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, May 06, 2014 2:12
PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> 'libs-or List'<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Libs-Or] city foundation
vs library foundation</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dear wonderful Library colleagues, </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>If I may be so bold as to make one last request
concerning library foundations:</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Does anyone work in a library that has a city
foundation that supports the library instead of a library foundation? </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'> I just had someone ask how I would feel about a
foundation that would support all city departments and the library would be
just one of many areas that would receive support for large projects from it.
My initial reaction was no because we have many people who love the library but
don’t always see the city in the same light (while this would be a
separate board and a non-profit, people may not be able to distinguish between
the two because city is attached to the name). I also know of cases where splitting
the pot between departments (although thankfully not where I work) results in
an imbalance of who gets what and can vary by governance. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>One of our objectives in creating a library foundation
is to put the funds apart from what is seen as city general fund/city funding
that can potentially be taken over for use in ways other than for the library.
I believe this would speak against joining a city foundation but I look forward
to hearing other librarian’s perspectives. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you to everyone has tirelessly answered my many
questions. It is very appreciated and has helped me so much as we move toward
forming a library foundation. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sincerely,</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><i><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Esther Moberg</span></font></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Library Director</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Seaside Public Library</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>1131 Broadway</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Seaside, Oregon 97138</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>503-738-6742</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-style:italic'>www.seasidelibrary.org</span></font></u></i></p>
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