The Friends of the Kinderhook Memorial Library Executive Council
The Executive Council works closely with Library staff and the Library Board of Trustees to support initiatives and projects that create value for our community. The Executive Council consists of six officers and three member-at-large positions elected annually in September by a vote of Friends members.
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2025-26 Executive Council
Clare Dunn, Chair
Bonnie Shannon, Vice Chair
Mark Wilson, Treasurer
Phyllis Carito, Recording Secretary
Bernadette Powis, Corresponding Secretary
Laurel Nicholson-Browne, Membership Chair
Michael Shapiro, Member-at-Large
Wendy Power Spielmann, Member-at-Large
Niki Vanderpool, Member-at-Large
FOKML Budget: October, 2025 – September, 2026
| 2024-2025 Budget | |
|---|---|
| INCOME | |
| Membership Dues | 4,800.00 |
| Donations | 6,600.00 |
| Book Sale | 10,300.00 |
| CLYNK | 1,800.00 |
| Fundraising | 200.00 |
| TOTAL INCOME | 23,700.00 |
| EXPENSES | |
| Kinderhook Memorial Library | 18,000.00 |
| Subscription | 1,100.00 |
| Outreach | 200 |
| Electronic Processing | 250 |
| Book Sales | 2,900.00 |
| Program/Hospitality | 150 |
| Insurance | 750 |
| Administrative | 500.00 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 23,700.00 |