Newsletter Summer 2013 Friends Board of Directors: Daryl Gonchoroff, President Barbara Stratton, Vice Pres. Sandra Abbott, Secretary Mike Kimber, Treasurer Roberta Benvenuti Lynn Berman Rosanne David Nancy Ebersole Sharon Falso Karen Hicks Larry Hoefler Mary Kelly Judith Lucht Joe Macie Gretchen Roberts Sharon Royce Irene Small Sibyl Smith Faith Van Voolen V. Ann Wright Brian Abbott, Editor DeWitt Community Library Hours Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Summer Hours are the same as above, except Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and closed on Sundays.)
The DeWitt Community Library is located in Shoppingtown Mall. (315) 446-3578 Be sure to view the Library’s website at www.dewlib.org for information about all our services, programs, and events.
SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY The primary source of the Library’s funding is voted on by you, Jamesville-Dewitt School District residents. The Library historically received an annual grant from the Town of DeWitt, but we have lost Town funding, and taxpayers’ contributions now constitute more than 93% of our annual income. This year, the DCL proposition on the May 21th ballot is for an additional $25,133. This equals an increase over the 2012 budget proposition of just 2% (within the mandated NYS tax levy limit.) If approved, the increase would mean that the family with a home valued at $100,000 would pay a library tax rate of approximately $80.04, which equals an increase of only $.83! The increase in tax revenue requested in the 2013 budget proposition will support library services, collections, and increasing operating expenses. In addition, the DeWitt Community Library Board of Trustees will continue to set aside funding to ensure that the Library will have the necessary resources for a new facility. Please take the time to vote on the Library Budget Proposition on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013. To make it easier for you to vote, the Library’s budget proposition vote is held at the Jamesville-DeWitt High School Main Gym Foyer from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, the same day and place where you vote for the Jamesville-DeWitt School District budget.
Vote YES for the Library Budget at Jamesville-DeWitt High School on Tuesday, May 21st
Honor a Special Person on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Send a tribute card to a friend or family member and help support the DeWitt Community Library and the Friends of the DeWitt Community Library.
Each tribute card is a minimum donation of $5.00. A donation of $25.00 buys a tribute card and a book plate in honor of the recipient will be placed in a new library book.
Tribute cards are burgundy ink on ivory card stock; inside there is room for personalization.
Mail or bring the portion below to: DeWitt Community Library , 3649 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt, NY 13214 or call us at (315) 446 - 3578 . DONOR:
Send Individual Tribute to:
NAME :____________________________________ NAME:_______________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________ ADDRESS:____________________________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ IN HONOR OF: _____________________________ OCCASION:___________________________ Special Message, if any:___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Please circle your choice: Send card to honoree or donor. A check for $ __________ is enclosed. Please make checks payable to: Friends of the DeWitt Community Library.
DCL Friends 11th Annual Tea and Fundraiser “From Small Ale to Big Lager: Changing the American Palate, 1880—1960” Saturday, May 18, 2013 Presentation at 2:00 PM Reception 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM In the DeWitt Community Library, DCL Friends Meeting Room Our guest speaker, Jason Newton, will talk about the history of brewing in Central New York and America, the brewing process, the types of beer, and the return to hometown brewing. Jason is a Ph.D. candidate at Syracuse University, Maxwell School, and a brewer himself. Refreshments will include homemade root beer provided by DCL Trustee, Joanne Chamberlain; old-fashioned American baked goods prepared and served by the DCL Friends; and other non-alcoholic refreshments. Our major fundraiser of the year, the Annual Tea encourages you to meet new friends and support your Library. Registration is encouraged. Register at www.dewlib.org, at the Library, or call 315-446-3578.
Donations Appreciated, in Advance or at the Event.
Special thanks to our Friends who support our library as business members. Dr. Kurt D’Amico, DDS, Dental Gallery, 4933 Jamesville Road, Jamesville, NY 13078 Rev. Helen C. Baylies, Syracuse, NY Tile and Carpet Town, 3195 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt, NY 13214 Owera Vineyards, 7009 Highfield Road, Fayetteville, NY 13066 Onondaga Ski Club, Syracuse, NY, Onondagaskiclub.org Anne B. Ruffer, Attorney, 101 S. Salina, Syracuse, NY 13202
Support Your Library, Join Us Today! This summer, the DCL Friends will again sponsor the Family Entertainment Programs to promote the summer reading. Check out the library website at www.dewlib.org or contact the library to register. The DCL Friends recently purchased video equipment to be used for future programs and the Library’s memory book and proposed teen video projects. Thanks to those who have joined or renewed their Friends membership. Your membership makes this possible. Invite your friends to join the DCL Friends. Memberships are valid for one year from the date that you join or renew.
Membership Level (Check one)
Membership Application Contributions are Tax-Deductible
Today’s Date _________________ Member’s Name _______________________ Address ______________________
Senior (60 years or over)
Senior Family
$10.00
Name _______________________
Individual
$10.00
Address _____________________
Family
$25.00
(includes two adults and all children 18/under)
City __________________________ State ______
Zip ____________
Phone _______________________ E-mail _______________________
$5.00
Gift Membership
Business/Professional
$35.00
This Gift is from
City _________________________ State _______ Zip _____________
Donations
My check includes an additional contribution to the Friends in the amount of $________
Please make checks payable to “Friends of DeWitt Community Library.”
Mail to: Friends of DeWitt Community Library ShoppingTown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt, NY 13214