Friends of Quitman Public Library

Welcome! You are cordially invited to become a member of the Friends of Quitman Public Library.

Purposes

Friends of Quitman Public Library is a private, not-for-profit membership organization (not a charity and currently does NOT have a tax exempt status) and is formed for the following purposes:

• To foster community wide support of the Quitman Public Library

• To sponsor events, workshops, book signings, readings, speakers, dinners, parties or other activities and/or social functions which may help stimulate interest in the public library, reading, education and literature in general

• To raise funds which may be used, donated and/or loaned to the library for the purchase of books, videos, DVDs, audio tapes, software, computers or other office equipment and supplies as well as to provide for the conduct of all business and activities related to the Friends of Quitman Public Library

• To participate in and foster educational activities, events and functions of benefit to children, seniors and adults of all ages, especially as my relate to reading, writing and the humanities

• To provide awards, scholarships, recognition or other benefits to students and members of the community for their achievement, work or significant and generous contributions

• To provide an online educational and informational resource and web site with links to libraries, director of libraries, digital and ebook publishers, book stores, maps, museums or other online material and information that may be of general benefit to children, students or adults as an aid in learning and enlightenment

• To generally help support and promote the public library, encourage interest in the library and provide an organization though which all concerned citizens and members of the community may help and aid the public library

Membership

Anyone who supports the purposes of the Friends of Quitman Public Library may be a member.

Membership shall not be restricted or limited in any way whatsoever by race, religion, ethnic or national origin or by sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental impairment or impediment and shall be open to all people without discrimination whatsoever toward them for any of the aforesaid reasons.

Anyone who wants to be a member of the Friends of Quitman Public Library should complete and return a membership application.

Friends of Quitman Public Library Support your public library! Support Friends of Quitman Public Library A small group of concerned citizens is organizing the Friends of the Quitman Public Library. This effort is being spearheaded by Mrs. Shylinda "Shy" Walker-McDonald of Quitman. I met with this personable woman on June 22nd at the Quitman Public Library, rather by chance or fate, and we talked about her efforts. I believe this is a very good cause and that others who are interested in seeing our public library grow and prosper should lend a helping hand in any way they can. It is very important that a community have a good public library, as the library is a source of information and education for the entire community, especially our children. Over time with involvement and support of the community, the library may grow and prosper. The private sector has a responsibility to help the library, and this is where a friends group may aid. Many communities have friends groups supporting everything from high school and college athletic associations to botanical gardens and museums. I believe that the public library would benefit from a friends group to support the library. Not only would this serve a social function, but it could help with fund raising projects that might involve the community and even reach beyond the boarders of the community. Certainly a friends group to support and promote the public library is a project worth of every person's generosity. I urge all who like to see that no young mind is wasted, get behind the Friends of Quitman Public Library and become involved. As for myself, I have donated a logo and hope that over time this may serve as a bases for raising tens of thousands of dollars for the Friends of Quitman Public Library, that it may help buy books, videos, office equipment, supplies and even computers and software! Quitman Public Library invites everyone to come by and check out a book, video or DVD. Photo (c) 2005 by The Quitman Villager. I am sure there are others more wealthy than I who can give even more. I challenge everyone interested in books, learning and the enlightenment which comes from reading to join the Friends of the Quitman Public Library. If we each lend a helping hand to others and we each do what little we can, then the small effort of many becomes a big effort, and before you know it we all prosper together! I for one support Mrs. Walker-McDonald, who likes to be called "Shy," in her efforts. I'm sure if others will give the same enthusiastic support that in no time at all the Friends of Quitman Public Library will grow into a viable organization of concerned citizens. Please note that currently the Friends of Quitman Public Library is a new, private membership organization; it is NOT a tax exempt organization or charity. However, after speaking with the directory of the Quitman Public Library I understand that they do not have a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status either; that their exemption comes under the umbrella of being part of a state chartered institution. Certainly anyone who contributes to a library friends group or to the public library itself, may be sure their contributions are going to a worthy cause. Those wishing to help with the Friends of Quitman Public Library may contact Mrs. Shylinda "Shy" Walker-McDonald via email at foqpl@inbox.com. Your support is appreciated! The Quitman Villager

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Please visit the FOQPL Emporium. All proceeds will be used to support the FOQPL and maintain this site. Thank you for your patronage!

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Mission Statement Friends of Quitman Public Library (FOQPL) is an independent, private not-for-profit membership organization, not directly associted with or sponsored by the Quitman Public Library or the City of Quitman; Friends of Quitman Public Library is NOT a charity and is NOT a tax exempt organization. The mission of FOQPL is to work toward those goals and purposes herein expressed, with the hope that over time FOQPL will be able to make a significant and valuable contribution to the community, the Quitman Public Library and all persons who join with the FOQPL to work toward and champion these goals.

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