Annual Report - Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library
Annual Report - Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library
Annual Report - Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library
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Our Mission<br />
The <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong> is a nonprofit<br />
organization dedicated to providing financial contributions to enhance<br />
the traditional tax-based funding <strong>for</strong> library resources, services and<br />
programming. A strong library system enriches the community by<br />
expanding minds and enriching lives. The <strong>Foundation</strong> recognizes that<br />
the strength of the library stems from well-trained staff, ample high-<br />
quality materials, the latest technology and well-equipped buildings.<br />
320 York Road, Towson, MD 21204<br />
Phone: 410-887-3282 / Fax: 410-887-6103<br />
foundation@bcpl.net<br />
www.foundation<strong>for</strong>bcpl.org<br />
A Message from the <strong>Foundation</strong> President<br />
“My mother and my father were illiterate immigrants from<br />
Russia. When I was a child they were constantly amazed<br />
that I could go to a building and take a book on any subject.<br />
They couldn’t believe this access to knowledge we have<br />
here in America. They couldn’t believe that it was free.”<br />
- Kirk Douglas<br />
We are so very <strong>for</strong>tunate to live in a country that values<br />
knowledge and has created a library system which enables<br />
patrons to access materials that will help them grow and<br />
learn. As one of the top library systems in the country,<br />
<strong>Baltimore</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong> offers so many opportunities<br />
<strong>for</strong> knowledge, exploration, entertainment and<br />
learning. We couldn’t have made it to the top without the<br />
help of a very special group of people.<br />
The organizations and individuals listed in this report<br />
have generously given to the <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong> because each and every one of<br />
them believes in the importance of what the library<br />
does and provides to the citizens of the community. Our<br />
Amann, Michael<br />
Lead Product Metallurgist<br />
Mittal Steel – USA Sparrows<br />
Point<br />
Edward Beyer<br />
Board Treasurer<br />
Partner<br />
Rowles & Company, LLP<br />
Herbert A. Davis<br />
Prudential Carruthers<br />
Andrea Fine<br />
Board Secretary<br />
Community Volunteer<br />
Jim Fish<br />
(Ex-Officio)<br />
Director<br />
<strong>Baltimore</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong><br />
Angelina M. Heffner<br />
Government and <strong>Public</strong> Affairs<br />
Manager<br />
Comcast <strong>Baltimore</strong> Metro<br />
Counties<br />
donors recognize the importance of exposing children<br />
to reading at a young age. Their financial contributions<br />
have helped the foundation purchase the Read Rover Plus<br />
mobile library and the materials to launch the My First <strong>Library</strong><br />
Card program <strong>for</strong> kindergartners across the county.<br />
Both initiatives were vital in reaching out to children in<br />
the community and introducing them to all the resources<br />
the library has to offer.<br />
As the foundation moves ahead with its next children’s literacy<br />
project we look <strong>for</strong>ward to being able to continue to<br />
help the <strong>Baltimore</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong> provide quality<br />
resources and programs <strong>for</strong> the community. Thank you<br />
to all of our contributors <strong>for</strong> helping us expand minds and<br />
enrich lives.<br />
Jeffrey D. Herschman<br />
Board President<br />
Sharon Henderson<br />
National Aquarium in <strong>Baltimore</strong><br />
Jeffrey D. Herschman<br />
Board President<br />
Attorney<br />
DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary<br />
Jan Hudson<br />
Board Vice-President<br />
Community Volunteer<br />
Fred Lissauer<br />
VP of Global Export Business<br />
Development<br />
McCormick and Co.<br />
Lynn Lockwood<br />
(Ex-Officio)<br />
Assistant Director<br />
<strong>Baltimore</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong><br />
Julie Rupert<br />
The Daily Record
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