The Alachua County Library District

Foundation

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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-supplemental funding is needed to ensure the library’s long-term stability.

Headquarters LibraryAlachua County Library District

•Assists the library with development projects.•Focuses on securing major gifts and bequests.

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Operations

The Foundation is governed by:

• By-Laws

• A voluntary Board of Directors with officers elected annually.

• Policy manual with details about donations, investments and allocation of monies.

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

2005/06 Officers

Chair: Beverly BartlettVice Chair: Laura ShawSecretary: Ann BryanTreasurer: Jerry Patterson

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The Library EndowmentFund

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.

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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 residents, George and Marilyn Tubb.

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Katherine’s Tree

Foundation Chair, Beverly Bartlett, in front of

Katherine’s Tree

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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 MaysOctober 2004

Author Gala with Alexander McCall Smith, April 2006

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Supporting Your Library . . . Leaving a Legacy

Alachua County LibraryDistrict Foundation, Inc.

401 East University AvenueGainesville, FL 32601

Telephone (352) 334-3910Fax (352) 334-3918TDD (352) 334-3904

www.aclib.us

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Requesting Our Presentation

at Your EventWe 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.