Friends of Georgia Libraries Annual Spring Business Meeting & Workshop

Friday, April 28, 2017
Decatur Public Library Auditorium
“Building a Better Library”

 Please see FOGL's website for registration  

 Agenda

• 9:00-10:00 am: Registration, coffee & refreshments, tour the library
• 10:00-10:30 am: Annual Business Meeting
  Board nominations
  2017 FOGL Award Presentations
• 10:30-11:15 am: Panel & Discussion
           “How to Start a Friends Group and/or Build Membership”
• 11:15 am-12:00 pm: Panel & discussion
           “Structuring Your Friends Group & Applying for 501C3 Status”
• 12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
  Author Appearances – Thomas Mullen and Terry Kay
• 1:30-2:15 pm: Panel & Discussion
           “Fundraising That Works! Build a Better Book Sale and Other Proven Ideas”
• 2:15-2:30 pm: Break
• 2:30-3:15 pm: Panel & Discussion
           “How to Advocate for Your Library in Your Community & Beyond”
• 3:15-3:30 pm: A Few Final Thoughts
• 3:30 pm: Adjourn