The Foundation of Friends relies on active members donating their time to the Foundation itself, as well as one of three of the sub-committees where individual talents are best utilized.  If you would like to learn more about becoming an active member, read about our sub-committees and, if you are interested in joining, please contact our Development Officer, Nick Hagdorn, at nhagdorn@ivpl.org.

 

Formation Committee:

• Pioneers for attaining and maintaining potential and new members to the Foundation of Friends.

  • Projects:

    • Developing yearly Foundation of Friends mailer

      • Targeting potential new friends or potential business donors

    • Content for website

    • Planning members only events

  • Meets once a month in conjunction with Library Director and Development Officer.

 

Events/Fundation Committee:

• Sub-groups of individuals who are tasked with the planning and execution of large scale events at the library.

  • Beer Fest Committee

  • Wine Tasting Committee

  • Dinner In White Committee

• Each sub-group meets once a month in conjunction with the Library Director and Development Officer.

 

Capital Fund Committee:

• This group focuses on the sustainability and capital campaign side of providing for the library.

  • Projects:

    • Developing the Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) plan and execution for the children’s library, specifically Summer Learning.

    • Exploring and investigating the fundamentals of expanding into a sustainable 21st Century Library in terms of size, location, finances and so on.

 

Additionally, the Foundation meets six times a year to move forward with existing and new business matters to aid in attaining the library’s needs and goals.  All Friends are welcome to attend.  If you would like to get involved as a volunteer in one of our committees, contact our Development Officer, Nick Hagdorn, at nhagdorn@ivpl.org.  The Foundation of Friends is very excited to see what talent the Indian Valley community has in aiding the library.  Thank you!