The Newtown Library Company held its Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 30. Dennis O'Brien gave the annual President's report. Two board members stepped down this year: Dennis O'Brien and Dave Krewsen.
The following volunteered to be on the board for 2011.
GLENN BEASLEY, President of the Board, Strategic Planning Committee and Program Committee Mr. Beasley has a PhD in Chemistry from Yale. He has 29 years of experience in research and manufacturing. One of his key responsibilities has been development and budget management. He has extensive experience working on teams and committees. Glenn initiated and chaired our strategic planning. He is on the governing committee of Newtown Presbyterian Church and a member of the Newtown Financial Task Force and was on the CR District Financial Committee. |
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DONNA GUSTY, Board Secretary, and Public Relations Ms. Gusty has served on The Newtown Library Co. Board of Directors for the past seven years and has been a library member for nine years. She was employed as the Director of Information Security & Contingency Services at Dow Jones & Co. She has experience defining organizational and business requirements, developing strategic plans and defining project plans. She now has her own company called Organize It Newtown. |
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LOIS SAURMAN, Lois was the long-time secretary for Newtown Borough. She retired from the borough job and now volunteers many hours a week at the library. She would like to see the Newtown Library utilized more. She would also like to see the membership grow and the library become better known to residents of both the borough and the township. This is her third year on the board. | ||
TOM CURRY, Building Committee Tom is a longtime resident. He was a solicitor for many years, and has extensive experience in and around the town. He will take over the running of the building. |
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PHIL HAGAN Treasurer Phil Hagan has returned to the library board. He was a long time board member and board president ten years ago. His accounting background makes him a perfect candidate for this position. |
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DENNIS O’BRIEN, President Emeritus Mr. O’Brien has served on the Newtown Library Co. Board of Directors for the past nine years. He was a library volunteer for many years and is a long-standing member. He designed and maintains The Newtown Library Co. web site, and maintains the computers in the library He is a college English professor at Rider University and owns a web design company. Mr. O’Brien is also a member of the Newtown Rotary Club. He is the Mayor of Newtown Borough. |