HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2021-BLT-ADDITIONAL MATERIALS RECEIVEDChair Watkin’s report ‐ Library Live Committee (“LLC”) on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 9:30 AM chaired
by Kunga Wangmo‐Upshaw, Director of Programs, Newport Beach Public Library Foundation:
(1) LLC prefers to meet via Zoom with an occasional in‐person meeting. First Tuesday of the month
at 9:30 AM.
(2) Jerry Kappel (NBPLF Chief Executive Officer) estimates 2022 LLC net revenue at $67,500 with
expenses of $78,000. There are operating reserves. Endowment will not be drawn upon for the
deficiency. Wants 2023 speakers/contracts nailed down by the end of April 2022 so that he can
more accurately budget for upcoming year.
(3) 2022 LLC Speaker Lineup will be announced once “Bookmark” is published later in October.
(4) Pre‐speaker receptions proposed for 5:30 or 6:00 PM. Stick with Thursday nights at 7:00 PM
rather than other days of the week for presentations.
(5) Ticket pricing at $30 for non‐Foundation members; do we need an increase?
(6) Grant of $18K may be forthcoming in November 2021.
(7) Future (2023) possible speakers, new books were discussed.
(8) Suggestion: if vaxed, no mask; if not vaxed, masks; no temperature checks; no proof of vax
required; hand sanitizer available.
(9) Kunga suggests a possible theme presentations as additional LLC programs: women authors,
Asian American authors, romance theme, make it fun, frivolous.