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Last week the FOHL held a book sale in Te Takere. Thanks to all those who helped. The venue
was a pleasant change from past locations. Many of the public commented on this.
Barbara banked nearly $1500 from the sale. We sent three boxes of books up to Foxton, for
their sales table.
During February the FOHL committee was also busy catering lunches for the training sessions
for the census workers. That also raised over $1500. Well done team!
Still to come
Social meeting for members of the FOHL in Te Takere in the rear lounge on
Wednesday 6 March at 10.00 am
Come along, have a cuppa and a chat. Jo Ransom and Sharon Crosbie will be
speaking to us and answering your questions. The social gathering will be held on
the first Wednesday of each month.
FOHL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday 19 March 10.00 am
Te Takere open meeting room (theatre)
If you have any concerns you would like to raise at the AGM, please advise Barbara (chair)
362 6889 or Bev (secretary) 368 4840. If you would like to stand for the committee send
your nomination, seconded, to Bev.
Barbara Easterbrook is standing down as chairperson. She has worked incredibly hard in
the role and is a great organiser.
Rosalie Blake has agreed to accept nomination for the chair
Bev Craig is willing to serve as secretary again
Cath Bennet is happy to continue as treasurer
Dianne Edyvane will keep on with the newsletter
Helen Harrison, Aileen Kopke, Helen Hewitson and Jan Jordan, our data base manager,
have all agreed to serve another term.
Please feel free to volunteer to join the team and become more fully involved. We can use
the skills your have.
Copies of our newsletter are on the Te Takere website:
http://www.tetakere.org.nz/friends
The newsletter link is at the bottom of the page. A few printed copies of this newsletter for
FOHL members are available at the information desk inside the door on request.
You can find out what is happening in Te Takere in the THIS WEEK item every Wednesday in
the Chronicle.
Blue Band Brigade
All staff members are now wearing a bright blue lanyard as well as their name tags. Staff are
all friendly and happy to chat although they don’t issue your books any more. Don’t feel that
the larger space lacks the personal touch. The new staff members are just as helpful as the
ones we knew so well in the old library, but they do need time to get to know you.
Displays
Barbara Lucas looks after the displays in Te Takere. They are always interesting and show just
how many talented people there are in the Horowhenua.
Shannon library continues to display local art where Patricia White is now exhibiting her
lovely floral and scenic water colours. In April local Shannon artist Joan Strawbridge will be
displaying her vibrant acrylic paintings.
LARGE PRINT BOOK PROMOTION
The annual drive to keep the Large Print Collection up to date will be held
in all the libraries from 29 April to 12 May ~ Just in time for Mothers’
Day. If you can help please contact Aileen Kopke 368 6874
Games for Grown-ups
Have you finished the Dom-Post crossword by morning
teatime? Fancy your chances as a Speedy Sudoku Solver?
Then join the FOHL at Games for Grown-Ups.
Gather a team of 2 to 4 players and challenge the opposition
to solve the first Te Takere Mystery.
Whiz through a cipher, crossword, sudoku, word finder, code cracker and more at a lighthearted
evening in Te Takere, on Friday 19 April at 7.30 pm
There will be prizes for the winners, supper, raffles and a bar. Tickets on sale at main desk in
Te Takere, Levin from 29 March 2013, $15 per person.
If you change your contact details please advise Jan Jordan 367 8458
Next FOHL newsletter first week in May

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March 2013