The Alachua County Library District Foundation

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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 librarys on-going
operations-core collections, staffing and
maintenance of equipment-supplemental funding is
needed to ensure the librarys long-term
stability.
Headquarters Library Alachua 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

2005/06 Officers Chair
Beverly Bartlett Vice Chair Laura
Shaw Secretary Ann Bryan Treasurer 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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Katherines Tree
Katherines 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.
Katherines 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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Katherines Tree
Foundation Chair, Beverly Bartlett, in front of
Katherines 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 Mays October 2004
Author Gala with Alexander McCall Smith, April
2006
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Supporting Your Library . . . Leaving a Legacy
Alachua County Library District Foundation,
Inc. 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL
32601 Telephone [phone] Fax (352)
334-3918 TDD [phone] www.aclib.us
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Requesting Our Presentation at Your Event We
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.