the alachua county library district foundation

							The Alachua County
  Library District
    Foundation
                The Foundation

The Alachua County Library
District Foundation was
incorporated in 1989 as a
501(C)(3)) organization to seek
private funds for the Alachua
County Library District.

Although tax revenues support
the library’s on-going operations-
core collections, staffing and
maintenance of equipment-                        Headquarters Library
supplemental funding is needed              Alachua County Library District

to ensure the library’s long-term
stability.

        •Assists the library with development projects.
        •Focuses on securing major gifts and bequests.
                                                                              2
                        Operations
The Foundation is governed by:

•   By-Laws

•   A voluntary Board of Directors with            2005/06 Officers
    officers elected annually.
                                              Chair:      Beverly Bartlett
•   Policy manual with details about          Vice Chair: Laura Shaw
    donations, investments and                Secretary: Ann Bryan
    allocation of monies.                     Treasurer: Jerry Patterson

Associates of the Foundation:

•   Serve as advisory group to the board

•   Join through annual membership

•   Support operations and endowment

•   Elect directors and officers from their membership
                                                                             3
  The Library Endowment
           Fund

 The primary goal of the Foundation
   is to build a one-million dollar
      Library Endowment Fund.

 The Endowment is a perpetual fund
 •    the principal is invested
 •    interest is available annually

 The Endowment keeps growing and
provides a stable source of funding especially
   during ups and downs of the economy.

                                                 4
         Katherine’s Tree

Katherine’s Tree is a ten foot high
“donor tree” located at the
Headquarters Library in downtown
Gainesville.

The Tree is an etched-glass
rendition of the Tree of Knowledge
surrounded by an impressive oak
frame and base.

Each leaf represents an endowment
gift of $2,000 or more. A leaf often
commemorates a birthday,
anniversary or other special
occasion.

Katherine’s Tree is named for Katherine Ann Tubb (1976 -1991), a
young woman who, during her brief life, was an avid reader and
library user. Katherine Ann Tubb was the daughter of Gainesville
                                                                   5
residents, George and Marilyn Tubb.
         Katherine’s Tree




Foundation Chair, Beverly Bartlett,
            in front of
         Katherine’s Tree




                                      6
                Events/Sponsorships
  Sponsorships at various levels are available for special Foundation
  events, especially for the annual author gala.
  Sponsorships are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Some
  benefits may apply.



Author Gala with Frances Mays
        October 2004




                                Author Gala with Alexander McCall Smith,
                                               April 2006
                                                                           7
Supporting Your Library
  . . . Leaving a Legacy




         Alachua County Library
        District Foundation, Inc.
       401 East University Avenue
          Gainesville, FL 32601
       Telephone (352) 334-3910
          Fax (352) 334-3918
          TDD (352) 334-3904
              www.aclib.us


                                    8
          Requesting Our Presentation
                      at Your Event
We would be happy to give this presentation to different groups
and organizations.


If you are interested in having us speak at your event, please
contact the Alachua County Library District Headquarters
Administration at 334-3910.


Business Cards are available at the front table.




                                                                  9