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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

FOCCLS | Central Ridge | Coastal Region | Floral City | Homosassa | Lakes Region

The Friends of the Citrus County Library System are non-profit organizations dedicated to enhancing public library service for the citizens of Citrus County. Friends are people who love books, love to read, and want to help others enjoy the pleasure of reading. Friends raise money through memberships, used-book sales, promotional item sales, special events, and donations. Friends inform officials of issues affecting libraries locally, state-wide, and nationally. Friends encourage gifts or memorials of funds, books, and library equipment. Friends donate time and resources to the libraries and Friends’ organizations. Friends believe that they can make the difference between a good Library System and a great Library System.

OFFICERS
PRESIDENT, LYNNE BOELE, (352) 637-3073
VICE PRESIDENT, SANDY PRICE
SECRETARY, JEAN RACINE
TREASURER, JO ANN ALEXANDER

DIRECTORS
JULIE ASBURY
DONNA BOCKSKOPF
JANEEN CAUDLE
KITTY EBERT
PAT ELDRIDGE
SUE HADERER
BETTY SMYTH

In 2001, three Friends of the Library groups (from Central Ridge, Coastal Region, and Lakes Region Libraries) joined together to form the Friends of the Citrus County Library System, Inc. (FOCCLS), a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for the three libraries and the Citrus County Library System. Located at the Historic Hernando School, FOCCLS manages the Book House, where donated books are sorted, priced and packed for FOCCLS’ semi-annual book sales. 

For information or to volunteer to help at the Book House, contact Sue Haderer, (352) 746-1334, or Meredith Paine, (352) 795-5384.

OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: SUE HADERER
VICE PRESIDENT: HELEN BROPHY
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: JACKIE DEAN
RECORDING SECRETARY: JEAN RACINE
TREASURER: PEGGY STILLMAN

DIRECTORS
CAROL BERGER
SHIRLEY JOHNSON
SUSAN MEDINA
GENE MUSSELMAN
MARY OCHS
SYLVIA WILSON
CAROL ZYCHOWICZ

Membership in this organization is open to all individuals interested in promoting personal growth through the use of the library's resources.

The President at the September general meeting appoints a Nominating Committee of three members. Nominations for officers are announced at the October meeting. Elections are held at the November meeting and Officers are installed at the January meeting.

Correspondence can be sent to the President addressed to the Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Florida 34465-4281.

FRIENDS OF THE COASTAL REGION LIBRARY

OFFICERS
PRESIDENT, BETTY SMYTH
VICE PRESIDENT, JULIE ASBURY
TREASURER, BARBARA GILLEY
SECRETARY, JANET WELCH 

DIRECTORS
MARGE LUDKE
MEREDITH PAINE
ANDY VUKMIR
RUTH LEVINS
JENNY WENSEL

Membership in this organization is open to all individuals and organizations that are interested in the purposes set out in the By-Laws.

A nominating committee appointed by the President makes selection for officers. The chosen slate of officers are posted at the library prior to the annual meeting. Election and installation take place at the annual meeting.

Correspondence can be sent to the President addressed to the Coastal Region Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River, Florida 34428-4468.

FRIENDS OF THE FLORAL CITY LIBRARY

OFFICERS - EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT, LYNN BASSETT
VICE PRESIDENT, DOROTHY (DOT) WILSON
TREASURER, H. D. BASSETT
LIAISON TO CCLS, CARROLL CAVE
SECRETARY, PAULA RAUCCI
PUBLICITY, MARY ZAVOTSKY
SCRAPBOOK, PHOTOGRAPHER, BESSIE WRIGHT
PAST PRESIDENT, ANNE SKIPPER

There are three classes of membership: Individual, Family and Life.

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 7pm, every month September through March for business and/or programs. The annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers is in March each year.

Correspondence can be sent to the President addressed to the Floral City Public Library, 8360 E. Orange Avenue, Floral City, Florida 34436-3200.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF HOMOSASSA

OFFICERS
PRESIDENT, ADELAIDE KELLER
RECORDING SECRETARY, MARYANN McNIFFE
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, CHERIE BYRNES
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN, ALICE WILLIAMSON
TREASURER, 

DIRECTORS
HARLEY NELSON
ELISABETH SHIPPAM
MARY PATEY
PUBLICITY, DICK BYRNES
HISTORIAN, ROSEMARY KUZBYT

Membership in this organization is open to all individuals and organizations in sympathy with its purposes.

The annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers is in February of each year. Members are notified via the press at least two weeks prior to the date of the meeting.

Correspondence can be sent to the President addressed to the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 S. Grandmarch Ave., Homosassa, Florida 34446-1120.

FRIENDS OF LAKES REGION LIBRARY

OFFICERS
PRESIDENT, PAT ELDRIDGE
VICE PRESIDENT, JUDY ROSE
TREASURER, DONNA BOCKSKOPF
SECRETARY, GLENDA WINSLOW

DIRECTORS
LYNNE BOELE
ERIKA NEMETH
NANCY MIRGON

Established in 1997, the Friends is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to enrich the resources and facilities of Lakes Region Library. The Friends sponsor programs to further individuals' love of books and hold fundraising activities to raise money for library needs not covered in the budget. 

Special privileges as a Friend include: complimentary mailings of the FRIEND-TO-FRIEND newsletter and invitations to special programs and social events. The Annual Membership Meeting is held in January, and Board of Directors meetings are monthly except in June, July, August, and December. The public is invited and new members are welcome. Dues are paid annually, and contributions are tax deductible.

Correspondence may be sent to the President addressed to the Lakes Region Library, 1511 Druid Road, Inverness, Florida 34452-4507.

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