FOSL Meeting Report
November 2024

Meeting Details

Location: Sumas Library, Sumas WA
Date: Nov 4, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Frequency: Monthly
Treats: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll
Attendees: Nancy C., Samantha D., Sarah E., Brett E., Tera K., Lizette C., Christine P., Cayla S., Paul F., Deanna L

Cayla - buy hot cocoa packets for Cozy Winter week
Nancy - ask Edaleen’s for tubs for cotton candy prep; purchase cotton candy flavors
Nancy - confirm use of cotton candy machine
Sarah and Brett - prep items for bake sale (signage, supplies, etc)
Paul - let Lynden Tribune know of Valentine & Wine event so they can do an article
Various - tasks for Valentine & Wine event

No changes needed, record approved

Current balance: $3047.60 + cash box amount

Outstanding disbursements - $30.88 + about $60 for Trunk or Treat items but receipts not submitted yet

Outstanding deposits - $80

Samantha D. now listed as a depositor on the bank account

Let’s Make Presents program in December (for grades K-5), weekly library events (story time, book group, chess, math tutoring)

Santa in the Park - Sumas City event at City Park on Monday, December 2 from 6 - 7:30pm. This is the same day as the regually scheduled FOSL meeeting, so FOSL meeting moved to Wed. Dec. 4th. “Santa’s Bake Shop” will have treats and cotton candy for sale. Sarah and Brett Egbert will be at event, unsure who else can attend.. Two different bags of cotton candy: blue (blue raspberry) and white (white citrus) or red (cherry) and green (watermelon). Cotton candy bagging party will be either Saturday Nov. 30th (afternoon/evening) or Sunday, Dec. 1st afternoon/evening.
Cotton candy seems to be a hit, so FOSL will try to purchase their own machine before Movies in the Park in summer of 2025 (have been borrowing machine from Nooksack Valley school boosters).
Winter Decor at Library - Meg K. will do this. Unsure of date at this time.
Cozy Winter Week at Library - Dec. 30th - Jan 4rd. Sarah will provide baked goods that Mon and Saturday (library closed on Wednesday, Jan 1 due to New Years Day) . Library staff will put out coffee, tea and hot chocolate packets along with the treats.

Christine Perkins, WCLS Executive Director discussion levy lid lift. WCLS is a taxing district and can ask for up $ .50/$1,000 of a home’s assessed tax value. The current taxing rate is $.26/$1,000 which is not enough for WCLS to maintain the current levels of service and staffing. This is the 2nd year in a row that WCLS has projected a budget shortfall. Due to this, it is likely the WCLS board will approve a levy lid lift to be put on the ballot for some time in 2025. WCLS has not had a levy lid lift on the ballot for 16 years.
Valentine & Wine adult event. Saturday, February 15th, 6pm - 9pm at the Sumas Community/Senior Center. Will coordinate with Ruiz Family Martial Arts to provide childcare during this time at their location in Sumas. Brief write-up of event below.

Join us for an evening of fun and laughter at the Friends of the Sumas Library adult social! On Saturday, February 15th, enjoy a night out at the Sumas Community Center (461 2nd Street, Sumas) with delicious charcuterie, a selection of alcoholic beverages, and an exciting silent auction featuring fabulous items up for grabs. The highlight of the night? We’ll be playing a live version of The Newlywed Game!

See Valentine & Wine To Do list for more specifics

Sumas Historical Society and Museum Friendsgiving - Saturday, November 16th from 10 am - 2pm.

Meeting concluded at 7:30pm

Next meeting on Wednesday, December 4th at 6:30pm. Please note date change due to FOSL having a bake sale for Sumas Santa in the Park event.