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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of the 2003 Bob Hildreth Library Volunteer of the Year Award to
Leonard Humphreys
MEETING DATE: April 2, 2003
PREPARED BY: Library Services Director
RECOMMENED ACTION: Thornas Goad, President of the Library Board of Trustees will
present the award to Leonard Humphreys
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the March 19, 2001 meeting of the Lodi Library Board of Trustees,
the Bob Hildreth Library Volunteer of the Year Award was
established, to be awarded during National Library Week to honor the
library volunteer who contributed significantly to the support of library services for the Lodi Public Library
and the residents of Lodi. In addition to serving as President of the Friends of the Lodi Public Library for
three years, Bob Hildreth volunteered as a tutor in the Adult Literacy Program, a Catalog Pathfinder in the
program assisting library patrons in the use of the Online Catalog, and as a Dater in a program designed
to help library patrons use the public Internet access computers.
The 2003 recipient of this award is Leonard Humphreys. Dr. Humphreys served for 15 years on the Lodi
Public Library Board of Trustees from 1979-1994. As a member of the Friends of Lodi Public Library, he
served as the Charter Vice President, and later took on the role of Program Chair, President, and is
currently the organization's treasurer. He has been a tutor in Adult Literacy Services for six years. He
lends his expertise as a professor of Asian History to participate in the Friends -sponsored Great Decision
discussion series by frequently taking on the role of facilitator. Throughout the last quarter of a century,
Dr. Humphreys has given freely of his time, expertise, knowledge, and compassion in numerous activities
at Lodi Public Library, He has enhanced library events and enriched the lives of many through his tireless
participation and involvement, and is greatly respected and appreciated for his contributions.
FUNDING: None
Nancy C. Martinez
Library Services Director
H. Dixon Flynn -- City Manager