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Staff association outlines recognition, fundraising and upcoming National Library Week plans
Summary
A staff association representative detailed staff recognition milestones, fundraising activities and plans for National Library Week, including treats and a staff-photo tradition; committee members were named and trustees thanked the group for morale-building work.
Christina Amador Perez, representing the staff association committee, described staff recognition practices and fundraising efforts during the Feb. 17 meeting.
Christina said the staff association asks staff to contribute $1 to $5 monthly via payroll deduction for association activities that fund staff recognition, charity donations and occasional giveaways. Recognition includes bookmarks at five years, certificates at 10 years, mugs at 15 years, and gift cards or larger items at 25 years; the association also organizes treats and events for retirements, weddings and other milestones. She listed committee members (Sarah, Rachel, Emily, Michelle and Holly) and noted some prizes are running low and will be replaced with custom items.
Christina also outlined past fundraising efforts (cookie/bake sales) and upcoming National Library Week activities including staff appreciation day with donuts and small contributions from trustees; trustees and staff discussed collaborating to provide treats during staff appreciation week.
Why it matters: Staff-recognition and morale programs affect employee retention and workplace culture; fundraising supports charitable contributions and the library's community-facing events.
Next steps: Trustees offered to assist with National Library Week activities and staff will send committee details to trustees for follow-up.
