ARTIST RECEPTIONS Kim Vogt reported that attendance at the receptions in 2003 ranged from 35 to the 300+ at the Iranian multi-artist event. The Friends support for the Art Receptions is made possible through the willingness of many volunteers who make themselves available the 1st Friday of each month. Kim wishes to thank each of them: Amelia Aleksich Eileen de Sues Lillian Chow Cathy Clinch Edda Davis Nan Dickie Maureen Eagle Irene Esson Marie Evans Claire Giberson Noelene Harland Grace Kravac Arden McLaughlin Betty O'Sullivan Kim Vogt NEWSLETTER The new division of work for the newsletter worked very well during 2003. While the editor, contributing writers, circulation and proof reader are acknowledged in each issue on page four, we also have added a group to handle the printing and mailing responsibilities. Natalie Logan has taken on this job and has formed a committee to help her. We thank them all. Yolanta Collins Rosalie Elliott Natalie Logan Joan Stone BOOK CART Barbara Drummond reports we have had another good year with our little cart. According to the financial figures the Friends raised $8782. Our "Kids Baskets" have to be constantly refilled - so they are popular, too. This takes faithful, willing hands to accomplish. Many thanks to our "sorters" downstairs in "The Pit": Noreen Avery Barbara Drummond Ted Hill Wanda Osborne Brendan Rowell BOOK CART REPLENISHING Patricia Treadwell reported that starting in May of 2003, the replenishing of the Book Cart was undertaken by a team of three members, now known as Team One. This proved successful and we now have three teams working on a rotation basis. Their effort and time is much appreciated and thank you to the team members: Bee Barker Irene Caudwell Cathie Clinch Marvin Childs Edda Davis Maureen Eagle Noelene Harland Peggy Keene Betty O'Sullivan Patricia Treadwell. AUTHOR VISITS In her report Edda Davis mentioned we hosted 12 Author visits. Some of the events were not as well attended as others but all were extremely interesting. The Authors and guests very much appreciated the refreshments and the special touch with the table cloths and china. Thanks to those helping: Eileen de Bues Edda Davis Nan Dickie Irene Esson Claire Giberson Gracz Kravac Arden McLaughlin Betty O'Sullivan Kim Vogt Sophia Weremchuk The Author's night for Claudia Casper and Caroline Adderson was held on December 3rd. Edda Davis and Kim Vogt served refreshments to the 35 people who attended. Coming in the March Newsletter: Look for a list of the those who have been Friends the longest. A report on the Book Sale and how much it made. Ted Hill's "Treasures" will be back again.