Friends Board of Directors

Officers

​John Conlee

President

Chuck Knapp

Vice-President

Carolyn Little

Secretary

Robin Sweeney

Treasurer

Board

Genevieve Akins

Carol Ball

Ashlee Davis

Ethan Hawkins

Cecilia Junghans

Maddie Orton

Melina Stewart

Karen Sutton

Nancy Tate

About the Friends Board of Directors

For more than 55 years, the Friends of the Library have supported the library’s mission by helping fund innovative technology, programs, services, and lifelong learning opportunities for the community. Since 1971, the Friends have contributed more than $2 million to strengthen and enhance library services.

What began as a traditional support organization has grown into a dynamic operation with several successful fundraising efforts, including:

• The Chandler Booktique
• Online Book Sales
• Quarterly Book and Media Sales

The Friends are also a strong membership organization dedicated to building community support and advocacy for the library. Members play an important role in promoting the value of the library and helping ensure its continued success for future generations.

The Friends Board is a working board, meaning members actively participate in the organization’s projects and events. Board members are expected to serve on at least two committees and assist with book and media sales throughout the year. Each board term lasts three years, with the option to serve a second consecutive term. After completing two terms, members take a one-year break before becoming eligible to serve again. This structure encourages fresh perspectives, new ideas, and a diverse range of expertise within the organization.

How to apply to become a board member
Fill out and return the application

Applications may be turned in any time of year. The Nominating Committee submits a slate of nominees to be voted on by the Friends membership. Occasionally vacancies are available to be filled mid-year. Otherwise, below is the timeline for the process:

• Sept 9 - All applications due for the following year
• Sept 10-30 - Members of the nominating committee will contact applicants to interview and answer questions.
• October - Applicants to be nominated will receive an invitation to the Annual meeting the first Sunday in November.
• Second Tuesday in November - New Friends board members are invited to the regular Friends Board meeting
• December - New board member orientation
• Board meetings are the second Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 4pm.