Library Board of Trustees
The mission of the Fox River Valley Public Library District is to provide an environment of intellectual freedom for our diverse community by providing the services, programs, materials and information to remember our past, live in the present and strive for the future. (revised October 2001; 7/3/2012 for name change)
Meetings
Meetings are normally held in the Dundee Library's Meeting Room (Lower Level) on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. July and August meetings are combined and are held the last Monday of July. The public is invited to attend.
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C.O.W.=Committee of the Whole ; B&A=Budget & Appropriations
Archive of Past Agendas and Meeting Minutes
Archive of Past Agendas and Meeting Minutes
Meet the Board of Trustees
Margaret (Marge) Skold, Board PresidentElected: 2007, 2011
Positions held: Vice President, President
Current term expires: 2015
I think the library is important to the community because: Reading is essential in a civilized world. The exchange of ideas and the acquisition of information are hallmarks of an educated citizenry. Like our schools, strong public libraries are significant to the economic development of our community.
I was inspired to become a member of the board because: I believe in volunteering within my community where I can donate skills and talents I’ve acquired through my education and work life.
My favorite way to use the library is: I’m a strong online user. I love eBooks and audiobooks that I can access online from the library’s web page. I also love finding an author I like and browsing the book shelves to see what else that author has written.
My favorite book is: I have many. Last year it was Friday Night Knitting Club. This year it’s anything by Reichs, Cornwell, Jance and Lescroart.
Interests/Hobbies: When I’m not reading, I’m knitting, cooking, traveling, walking my dog, Wyatt, or watching grandchildren perform in music and sports.
Education/Degrees: BA-Speech English, MA-English, Ph.D.-Higher Education Governance.
Profession: Retired Chief Academic Officer, community colleges.
Family: son, daughter, two granddaughters, two grand cats, two grand dogs, and one grand anole (lizard). (Our family loves animals.)
Alfredo Lechuga, Jr., Board Vice PresidentAppointed: 2010
Elected: 2011
Positions held: Secretary, Vice President
Current term expires: 2015
I think the library is important to the community because: It allows an opportunity for everybody in our community, regardless of age, to begin or continue their reading passion. It also allows a chance for people to continue their education at their own pace and in a variety of topics.
I was inspired to become a member of the board because: I was looking for a volunteer opportunity and I wanted to invest my time in something I was passionate about. The library is something I have always attended and I truly believe every citizen should have a library card.
My favorite way to use the library is: Borrow books, eBooks, movies and video games for myself and my family.
My favorite book is: There are so many to pick, but I am going to go with a recent one that really inspired me, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
Interests/Hobbies: Running, working out, baseball and of course, reading.
Education/Degrees: Some college.
Profession: Manager of a finance group at a telecommunications company. Also operator of my own fitness website.
Family: Married with one child.
Norman Raven, Board TreasurerAppointed: 2010
Elected: 2011
Positions held: Treasurer
Current term expires: 2015
I think the library is important to the community because: I believe that many young people who are active readers later become good citizens.
I was inspired to become a member of the board because: I have the background that is valuable to a nonprofit board.
My favorite book is: I enjoy reading as many books as possible.
Interests/Hobbies: Reading as many books as I can by W.E.B. Griffin. They are all my favorite.
Education/Degrees: BSBA Major in Accounting.
Profession: My wife and I owned a medical supply company before we retired.
Family: Arleen and I have two sons, three grandsons, and two granddaughters.
Richard Corbett, Board SecretaryElected: 2011
Positions held: Secretary
Current term expires: 2015
I think the library is important to the community because: it provides a focal point for the community to access print, video, and other media that can be enjoyed by all age groups.
I was inspired to become a member of the board because: After my retirement, I wanted to do some meaningful service for the community. Serving on the library board has provided me with an opportunity to do that.
My favorite way to use the library is: I enjoy visiting the library and finding print media to read.
My favorite book is: I really enjoy reading books written by Andrew Greeley.
Interests/Hobbies: Hobbies include wood working, gardening, and reading.
Education/Degrees: My educational background includes an engineering degree and an MBA.
Profession: Former business/operations manager, now retired.
Family: Married, three children, eight grandchildren.
Maria Bagshaw, TrusteeAppointed: 2011
Current term expires: 2013
I think the library is important to the community because: It offers opportunity for life-long learning, good entertainment, and a place for all without judgment.
I was inspired to become a member of the board because: I wanted to help contribute to the community. My family just moved here from Minnesota two years ago (after living in Ohio for 30+ years), so it has been a great way to get to know the community, the library director and staff, and the other board members.
My favorite way to use the library is: All ways! I like being able to download books, but I also like coming to the library, seeing what's new, and finding materials serendipitously. Plus, I think that the library has a nice atmosphere – it feels active, but also welcoming for quiet contemplation and study.
My favorite book is: It really depends on my mood. I can always read an Agatha Christie book, or something by Rosamunde Pilcher or Maeve Binchy. I often read non-fiction, mostly history, and do book reviews for Library Journal a few times per year.
Interests/Hobbies: Running, cooking, piano.
Education/Degrees: BA in History (Bowling Green State U.) and Masters in Library Science (Kent State U.).
Profession: Reference/Instruction Librarian at Elgin Community College.
Family: 12 year old son Reese, and husband, Troy.
Mark Biewald, TrusteeAppointed: 2012
Current term expires: 2013
I think the library is important to the community because: Libraries nourish communities intellectually but also as a gathering place and community hub. A vibrant library is vital to a healthy and vibrant community.
I was inspired to become a member of the board because: I simply want to contribute to the community in which I live and set an example for my children about the value of volunteerism.
My favorite way to use the library is: I enjoy reading hard cover books and also enjoy the DVDs of TV series.
My favorite book is: No single favorite. I'm interested in 1960-era political history, and especially enjoy the authors Robert Dallek, Michael Beschloss, and Robert Caro.
Interests/Hobbies: Almost everything outdoors, home improvement, golf, hockey, technology and community gardens.
Education/Degrees: Bachelor of Science – Loyola University of Chicago.
Profession: Director of Compliance and Capability with Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger relief organization in the United States.
Family: Married to Patti Lesiowski Biewald. Two daughters – Danielle, 16, and Courtney, 13.