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AGENDA TITLE: Library Volunteer of the Year Award
MEETING DATE: April 2, 2014
SUBMITTED BY: Library Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Caitlin Casey, President of the Library Board of Trustees, presents
the 2013 Library Volunteer of the Year Awards to Ron Russell and
Keith Lewis. Mrs. Casey will also present a special recognition
award to Library Foundation President Nanette Green.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In 2001, the Library Board of Trustees established the Bob Hildreth
Library Volunteer of the Year Award to be given to the library
volunteer(s) who contributed significantly to the support of library
services for the Lodi Public Library and the residents of Lodi. The
2013 recipients of this service award are Ron Russell and Keith Lewis. Mr. Russell serves as a computer
library instructor and has contributed his innumerable talents and time to assisting citizens improve their
computer skills and abilities. He instructs countless courses, is an adult literacy tutor, and is at the
Library almost every day of the week.
Mr. Lewis serves on the Library Foundation Board and is one of the most respected individuals within the
Library. He possesses unparalleled artistic skills that have benefited the Library through the quarterly
Foundation newsletter, advertisements of upcoming events, and signage throughout the Library. He
manages the Foundation's office and volunteers an amazing number of hours to the Library.
Finally, the Library Board of Trustees is presenting a specific recognition award to Library Foundation
President Nanette Green. Ms. Green currently serves as the Library Foundation President and has been
a admired leader in the Library's quest to secure funding for the various phases of its renovation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Respectfully submitted,
Dean Gualco, Library Director
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