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MEMBERSHIP We are pleased to welcome these new members who have joined the Friends since October. Sedigheh Azarm Maureen Bracewell Elizabeth Brearley Vincent Brennan Neal Brown Robert Cousland Rooran Azarm Darvish Mary Jean Douglas D.C. Ellwood Carol Hill Gordon Hill Tricia Jarvis May Kaan Liz Passmore Ian Rapaport Pace Roncoroni Clara Rozee Maud Rozee Debra Toms Patricia Winnig HOME DELIVERIES Janet Phillips, the librarian who is in charge of the home deliveries, sends her thanks to those who serve the 45 patrons signed up for the service. The following have been involved in 2002: Barbara Drummond June Harris Arden McLaughlin Wanda Osborne Harro Wegner BOOK CART Barbara Drummond could reported only success as far as the Book Cart goes. A 30% increase in sales is wonderful. A new innovative idea is the Kids Book Baskets of 25$ books for sale. They can hardly keep it filled. The Friends who keep the book card stocked are: Noreen Avery Marvin Childs Karen Cowper Barbara Drummond Ted Hill Grace Kravac Wanda Osborne Bev Oswald Brendan Rowell ARTIST RECEPTIONS These are monthly receptions where the Friends serve the refreshments, including their famous "punch". They are much appreciated by the guests and the hosting is enjoyed by the team who helped last year. They include: Noreen Avery Lillian Chow Leslie Childs Cathy Clinch Nan Dickie Barbara Drummond Irene Esson Grace Kravac Arden McLaughlin Wanda Osborne Danielle Shepherd Kim Vogt TREASURER'S REPORT The Financial Statement and the Financial Balance Sheet as of the 31st December 2002 was prepared by Treasurer Ian Loudon. Main Account $ 4 016 Term Deposit $11,374 Cash $ 167 Total $15,567 Gaming Account $ 797 Assets: $16,364 Liabilities $0 Your Library is Free, But its Value is incalculable The next meeting of The Friends will be on Wednesday February 26th 2003 From 12-2 p.m. in the Library's Peter J. Peters Room Bring your lunch Tea and Coffee will be provided. Editor - Mary Holland Printing & Circulation -Maureen Eagle Contributing Writers -Sophia Weremchuk Mary Holland Ted Hill