Friends of the UNO Library Board Members 2025-2026

Board Officers

Sharon Mader (2023 - 2027) - President (2024 - 2026)

Carol Billings (2022 - 2026) - Vice-President (2024 - 2026)

 Trish Roger (2023 - 2027) - Secretary (2025 - 2027)

Kate Scheuermann 2022 - (2026) - Treasurer (2024 - 2026)

Board Members

Lora Amsberryaugier (2024 - 2028)

Kathryn Butcher (2024 - 2028)

Pierre Champagne (2025 - 2029)

Jerry Christofi (2025 - 2029)

Dana Criswell (2023 - 2027)

Richard Foran (2025 - 2028)

Charles Hadley (2022 - 2026)

Roberta (Bobbi) Hahn (2023 - 2027)

Linda Heno (2022 - 2026)

Abram Himelstein (2025 - 2029)

Brian McDonald (2023 - 2027)

Molly Mitchell (2024 - 2028)

Gay Parvazi (2025 - 2029)

Donna Welch (2024 - 2028)

Jameeta Youngblood (2022 - 2026)

Ex Officio - Norma Mukherjee - Assistant to the Library Dean

 

BOOK SALE

Coordinate donations, price “special” books, schedule workdays for shelving, schedule sale workers, distribute and retrieve yard signs and other signage, coordinate/manage day-of-sale

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FUNDRAISING (Standing Committee)

From the Bylaws: Responsible for proposing and implementing revenue-generating activities to support the goals of the organization.

This includes: Identifying and coordinating fundraising initiatives.

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MEMBERSHIP (Standing Committee)

From the Bylaws:  Oversee procedures, foster growth in membership, and make proposals to the Board.

This includes: Sending out membership renewal notices and acknowledgements, updating membership data base in the computer. Redesigning membership form as needed. Exploring ways to increase membership.

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NOMINATIONS (Bylaws call for three members for this committee)

Create slate of officers for vote of the board, enlist new board members in coordination with President and Library Dean. Coordinate term expiration renewals and recruit board members as needed.

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PROGRAM (Standing Committee)

From the Bylaws:  Develop and supervise programs of lectures, exhibitions, and other activities of similar nature sponsored by the Friends. It shall advise on the allocation of funds set aside for such programs. This includes:  Arranging for speakers for programs, including “Meet the Author” and special speakers from University departments.

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PUBLICITY (Standing Committee)

From the Bylaws:  Publicize and promote events, activities, and goals of the organization.

This includes: Sending releases to media. Producing book sale flyers, bookmarks, table tent cards, counter cards and coordinate distribution – campus, coffee shops, community bulletin boards. Sending bookstore announcements to dealers. Producing flyers for special events.  Assisting book sale committee with sale signage.  Design and produce Friends brochure.

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SOCIAL EVENTS

Coordinate refreshments for receptions, check/replenish paper goods, pick up ice, supervise clean up.

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