Friends of the Port O’Connor Library Officers
L to R: Paula McCauley, Secretary; Barbara Crouch, Treasurer;
Judy Whitworth, President; Joanie Morgan, Vice-President

Submitted by Virginia Dell Lichac

The annual meeting on Saturday, June 25 went well with 22 library lovers in attendance.  Our County Commissioner, Kenny Finster, gave “Friends” a “thumbs up” on our progress so far.  Judy Whitworth, Joanie Morgan, Paula McCauley, and Barbara Crouch were reelected as President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer in that order.  Judy gave a thorough update on what has happened in the last year and what we have planned for 2016-2017.

The second annual dinner with Texas Authors is scheduled at the Sanctuary at Costa Grande Saturday, September 17 from 6-9 pm.  Tickets are available online at www.friendsofportoconnorlibrary.org or by calling Joanie at 979.249.7223.  Hooper’s Bar and Grill will again sponsor the Chili/Gumbo Cook-off to benefit the library on Saturday, October 22.  An exciting fundraising event for “Friends” will happen on Saturday, November 12 which will have a Veteran’s Day theme.   This is being organized by the Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce and the Community Service Club and will be held at the Community Center Pavilion.  There will be a silent auction at all three of these events and we welcome donations from the community.  Our first Poinsettia sale was such a hit and successful fundraiser in 2015 that we will again have lots of these lovely flowers for sale late November to decorate POC homes for Christmas.

So “Friends” wishes everyone a safe and happy summer and be sure to look for more news as we move into another year of planning a bigger and better Library for our community!

Tickets Available Now for the Friends of the Port O’Connor Library
Annual Dinner with Texas Authors
September 17, 2016
The Sanctuary at Costa Grande
Casual Coastal Attire – Adults Only – Tickets $40.00
By Online www.friendsofportoconnorlibrary.org
Or Call Joanie Morgan 979-249-7223