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Cancelling Retreat
by Rich Wolff 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

Hi All, Due to the winter storm. We are cancelling the retreat today and will reschedule soon! Have a good day!! Rich Sent from my iPad

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Snow
by Rich Wolff 13 Mar '17

13 Mar '17

Hi All, So how should we deal with the potential of bad weather tomorrow? Please keep us posted as early as you can Aaron if you think we need to delay. It is ok with me if we need to postpone the retreat. Thanks, Rich Sent from my iPad

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SWAN Board Retreat 3/14/17: Meeting Packet Posted
by Brande Overbey 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Hello SWAN Board and guests: The Tuesday, March 14th retreat meeting packet is now available for you: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2017-03-14/pa… There is one additional document which was not able to be combined in the packet, and which can be found here: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2017-03-14/Ne… Please note, these documents will all be available in paper format for you when you arrive in the morning so no need to print a copy. The meeting will begin promptly at 9:30 so please plan time to settle in and grab refreshments. Lunch will be served from Corner Bakery at noon. Let me know if you have any questions or if I can assist with anything at all. I will take notes for those who are unable to attend the meeting and send them out shortly thereafter. I will arrive by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday so if you are planning to come in early, feel free to do so. See you next Tuesday! Brande Overbey Operations Manager brande(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:brande@swanlibraries.net> * (630)326-7104 *Please note my new email address, address and phone number* SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://www.swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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SWAN Board Retreat
by Brande Overbey 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Meeting will begin at 9:30. A meeting packet will be sent out electronically in a short while, and paper copies will also be available when you arrive in the morning. Lunch will be catered in from Corner Bakery, and light refreshments will be available in the morning.

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Board Retreat
by Rich Wolff 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

Hi All, Our board retreat is going to be held on 3/14/17. Please write me back to confirm if you are going/not going to attend. Thanks, Rich Richard A. Wolff, Administrator Tinley Park Public Library 17851 Timber Drive, Tinley Park, IL. 60477 708-845-5718

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REMINDER: SWAN Board Retreat Next Tuesday, 3/14/17
by Brande Overbey 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

Good morning SWAN Board: Just a reminder that our Board Retreat is coming up quick - next Tuesday, 3/14 we will meet at Quail Ridge from 9am to roughly 3pm. An agenda will follow as soon as it is available. I plan to order the sandwich tray, salad, fruit & veggies & hummus spread from Corner Bakery for lunch as that always seems to work well. Please let me know if you have any special considerations. I will also grab some pastries and snacks for the morning as we get started, and coffee will be available throughout the day to keep us energized! We look forward to meeting with you next Tuesday, Brande Overbey Operations Manager brande(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:brande@swanlibraries.net> * (630)326-7104 *Please note my new email address, address and phone number* SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://www.swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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Bylaw Review for 3-17-17
by Rich Wolff 23 Feb '17

23 Feb '17

Hi All, At our February board meeting, I asked the board to review the SWAN bylaws and come to the March 17th meeting with a list of what bylaws they think should be reviewed and perhaps revised. We will review the list at the March board meeting and then decide who will conduct the review. I want to take our time with this to do a thorough job. I am going to mention this at the March Quarterly meeting and will be asking the membership if YOU feel it is appropriate, to review the bylaws and make suggestions to me as well. If you feel this is inappropriate, please write me back (not all) and let me know, otherwise I will take email silence as a "GO!" Thanks for your help and here's to a good weekend. Rich Richard A. Wolff, Administrator Tinley Park Public Library 17851 Timber Drive, Tinley Park, IL. 60477 708-845-5718

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Preview of SWAN FY18 Budget with New 19
by Aaron Skog 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

SWAN Board, I wanted to provide you all a quick preview of the SWAN FY18 budget as I am finalizing the Quarterly agenda and budget presentation. Rather than insert all of the RAILS grant and migration expenses within the FY18 budget already presented, I thought it would be better to separate it. I included notes on the budget to explain the migration portion. I think you will see some good news on the revenue side of things. Sharon recommended that the Impact Fee $95,000 revenue be included on that new line #4050. If you have questions, comments, suggestions, please shoot me an email. I am still working from home recovering from a terrible cold. PDF attached. Aaron Skog Executive Director aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * (630)326-7022 *Please note my new email address and phone number* *Our new business address as of December 12, 2016* SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://www.swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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SWAN FY18 Budget - Needs Update for New 19
by Aaron Skog 21 Feb '17

21 Feb '17

SWAN Board, A quick note regarding the budget. After the SWAN Board meeting on Friday I had the sudden realization that all of the migration expenses for adding the new 19 libraries would occur within the FY18 budget. The RAILS grant revenue too would also be recorded in FY18. What I am finishing up is the FY18 budget but adding a column exclusively for the migration expenses and grant revenue. The expenses will offset with the revenue, but there is also the likelihood that the SirsiDynix maintenance will go up for the May and June months of 2018. I have requested SirsiDynix finalize quotations for me so I can post the updated budget with the quarterly packet. I came down with a bad cold over the weekend. I have been home sick so if you need to reach me and have any questions, please email me and I can arrange a time to call. Tomorrow morning I will be at the MAGIC governance meeting. Aaron Skog Executive Director aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * (630)326-7022 *Please note my new email address and phone number* *Our new business address as of December 12, 2016* SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://www.swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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Thank you!
by Rich Wolff 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

Hi All, I want to thank you for a great board meeting today. I appreciate your insight and willingness to openly discuss at times heavy topics. I feel that we have a great board and I want to thank all of you for making it that way. For those of you who were unable to attend, Jim Deiters announced that he will be resigning his position on the board effective June 30, 2017. Jim felt that the time was right for him and that it would allow the board to get back to a regular cycle of board elections. I hope all of you have a great weekend and as a reminder for all of us, please be sure to notify Aaron, Brande and me if you are unable to make a meeting. Enjoy the weather!! Rich Richard A. Wolff, Administrator Tinley Park Public Library 17851 Timber Drive, Tinley Park, IL. 60477 708-845-5718

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