Friends Donate $45,000 for Library Books
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For the third year in a row, the Friends of the Chula Vista Library organization has presented the City of Chula Vista with a gift of $45,000, earmarked for the purchase of books and materials at the city's three branch libraries.
Executive board president Shauna Stokes presented this year's check to City Council on April 8, noting that the contribution was the result of the Friends' many hours of hard work, inspired by the "amazing" leadership of library director Betty Waznis. For the past three years, the Friends executive board has sponsored a Book Fund drive, urging members and the community to supplement the library's book budget, which on a per capita basis is one of the smallest in the state. |
Presenting the Friends' donation to City Council in April were, from left, Shauna Stokes, Ginny Taylor, Suzie Botts, library director Betty Waznis and Christy Albon.
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The 2013 campaign brought in nearly $10,000 with the tagline "Let's Get Back on Target," a reference to the Friends' plea that the city spend at least as much on books as it does on ammunition for the city police department. After the check presentation, Council member Rudy Ramirez referenced the "books not bullets" effort, urging his colleagues to support the library budget again in 2014-15.
For the past three years, the Friends executive board has sponsored a Book Fund drive, urging members to supplement the library's book budget, which on a per capita basis is one of the smallest in the state. The 2013 campaign brought in nearly $10,000 with the tagline "Let's Get Back on Target," a reference to the Friends' plea last year that the city spend at least as much on books as it does on ammunition for the city police department. After the check presentation, Council member Rudy Ramirez referenced the "books not bullets" effort, urging his colleagues to support the library budget again in 2014-15.
This year's contribution represents $10,000 from the Book Fund, $20,000 from fund-raising activities conducted by the Civic Center Friends, $5,000 from the South Chula Vista Friends and $10,000 from the Friends of the Chula Vista Library Fund at The San Diego Foundation.
For the past three years, the Friends executive board has sponsored a Book Fund drive, urging members to supplement the library's book budget, which on a per capita basis is one of the smallest in the state. The 2013 campaign brought in nearly $10,000 with the tagline "Let's Get Back on Target," a reference to the Friends' plea last year that the city spend at least as much on books as it does on ammunition for the city police department. After the check presentation, Council member Rudy Ramirez referenced the "books not bullets" effort, urging his colleagues to support the library budget again in 2014-15.
This year's contribution represents $10,000 from the Book Fund, $20,000 from fund-raising activities conducted by the Civic Center Friends, $5,000 from the South Chula Vista Friends and $10,000 from the Friends of the Chula Vista Library Fund at The San Diego Foundation.
Support the 2013 Book Fund
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Show your support for the Chula Vista Public Library by making a tax-deductible contribution to the Friends' 2013 Book Fund.
With a theme of "Let's Get Back on Target," the third annual campaign will supplement the city-funded book budget, which has been cut by more than $500,000 in recent years. Every dollar will be used to purchase much-needed library books, magazines and e-books. Click here to download the fund brochure. Is There a Bullet With Your Name On It?Thank you to the many donors to the Friends' 2013 Book Fund, whose generous support will help our library maintain its "high caliber" of service during the coming year.
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Contributions may be made by credit card through our secure website or by check, payable to FCVL and mailed to the Friends at P.O. Box 393, Chula Vista, CA 91912.
