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Dorothy Alling Library campaign reports more than $500,000 in pledges; public launch planned
Summary
Trustees heard that the library expansion Capital Campaign Committee has secured just over $500,000 in pledges and will publicly launch the drive in February with a sign, press release and a slate of outreach events; trustees were asked to share perspectives as Williston citizens.
Librarian Kevin Unrath told the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library trustees on Jan. 26 that the Capital Campaign Committee has secured a bit more than $500,000 in pledges toward the planned expansion and renovation.
The committee also has a list of about 50 additional potential donors to contact and has prepared a Case Statement that lays out the expansion need and naming‑rights opportunities intended to attract larger gifts, Kevin said. The public portion of the campaign will launch in the second week of February with a “book thermometer” sign created by Chris Stewart and a press release, and the committee plans outreach events including a table at the WCS Open House, a public open house Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m., a senior‑luncheon invitation in early February and a radio appearance the second week of February.
Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian Bonnie Lord, who is serving on the Capital Campaign Committee, told trustees she will help with donor role‑playing and meet with potential donors. Kevin said trustees, as elected Williston officials and residents, can share their perspectives on the project’s merits in one‑on‑one conversations to help expand support. Trustee Erik sent a reminder to trustees to participate in outreach as Williston citizens.
Kevin noted that some comments on the community forum Front Porch Forum expressed concerns about the project, and the committee’s strategy includes more one‑on‑one conversations to address those questions.
The minutes do not record specific donor names, formal campaign goals beyond the pledge total, or any formal vote on campaign actions. The Capital Campaign Committee’s materials include the Case Statement and the planned signage and outreach schedule; the minutes note Chris Stewart (identified as Diane Downer’s husband) as the person creating the thermometer sign.
