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December 2024: Foundation press release
Helen Plum Library Foundation Announces New Role for Outgoing President, Elects New Officers and Board Members
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The Helen Plum Library Foundation (HPLF) recently announced that board president Mary Marshall has resigned as president, but will continue to serve in the role of president emerita for a period of two years. Marshall, a retired librarian and member of the Yes Helen Referendum Team, began her tenure as president in 2015 and helped lead the organization’s transition into a 501(c)(3) foundation.
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“I’m so proud of the many ways the Foundation supported the library to fulfill its 20-year dream of moving into a new home,” said Marshall. “Looking ahead to the new programs and projects under consideration, I’m confident we’ve laid the groundwork for HPLF to continue supporting the library for years to come,“ Marshall said.
The Foundation also announced it has elected a new board president, Raleigh Floyd Jr, to serve a three-year term. Floyd joined the board as a director in 2023.
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“I want to tap into the creativity and enthusiasm many Lombard residents have for the Library’s mission and their desire to get involved to help the library reach its goals,” Floyd said. “Finding ways to provide new and unexpected programming for the community and funding options for the library will be major priorities for my tenure as president,” Floyd said.
The board also elected Cory Gapstur to serve as vice president. Gapstur has been a director since 2019. He replaces outgoing vice president Val Marshall, who will remain on the board as a director.
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Additionally, the board elected Brigitte Baur to the board as a director. Baur rejoins the board, having served previously from 2019 until March, 2024. Mark Geiger, an active library volunteer and supporter, was also elected to serve a three-year term as HPLF Director.
All announcements were effective as of the board’s annual meeting on October 28th.
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Since 2015, the Helen Plum Library Foundation has supported the library’s mission by working to meet the wishes of the community and library that fall outside the library’s budget. From technology to programs and collections, to services, the building and grounds, our goal is to help fund the future so the library can focus on what’s needed today.