Board of Directors, 2010

2010 Foundation Board Meetings: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9

Mission Statement (Adopted: 11/14/1996):The mission of the Marathon County Public Library Foundation is to support and enhance the libraries of Marathon County, and the services they provide.

Goals of the Foundation (Adopted: 01/24/1997):

1. Develop a public relations program for Marathon County residents to:
   • Define the role and purpose of the MCPL Foundation.
   • Communicate information about available library resources and services.
   • Promote broad support for our libraries.
2. Establish an endowment to:
   • Enhance library services.
   • Augment library resources.
   • Contribute to capital improvements.

The Work of the Library Foundation:

• How has the Foundation met its goals?

  • The Foundation Board raised funds for the new building in Wausau which opened in 1995. The funding made possible the addition of the third floor which is future expansion space for the library.

  • To enhance and augment the library's services, the Foundation began the process of endowment building in 1998. To date, the assets now total more than $600,000.00 and the goal for this endowment project is $1,000,000.00. Interest from the endowment is being carefully allocated now for some special projects that enhance the customer experience while at the library.

• How have the funds raised enriched the library's services?
  
  

  • The Library Foundation supports the annual Marathon County READS program, which unites residents throughout the county in reading a single book and participating in related activities, such as books discussions, cultural exhibits, activities for all ages, guest speakers, and more. (www.mcpl.us/reads)

  • Providing funds for the ongoing Reimagination Project, which among other things, has made possible the 2008 expansion and improvement of the TeenZone (teen area & collection) at the MCPL Wausau Headquarters.

  • Supplemental funding for the further development of the Library's collections, including books, audiovisual items, and more

Ways To Give -- The Library Foundation offers a variety of ways to give including events, regular fundraising reminders sent to you by mail, or use our Foundation Donation Form to make your donation. (See our Donate page for additional options and information.)

Foundation Events:

• Silent Auction (in spring) -- This auction of special items is held at the library in Wausau for two weeks in March or April.
• Flower Bulb Sale (in fall) -- Bulbs to plant in the spring or amaryllis bulbs for Christmas gifts are sold in the fall.

Shop and Give -- You may shop on these websites and request that they donate to the Library Foundation. ( www.igive.com ) (ex. Kwik Trip gas stations, Pick'n'Save grocery stores, etc.)

Fundraising Mailings -- Requests for funding are sent spring and fall to past and potential donors. To be placed on the list, call 261-7212 or click here to print a form.

Thank you for your interest in the Library Foundation and for your donation.

Contact us at: MCPL Foundation, 300 N. 1st Street, Wausau WI 54401, (715)261-7200
Email: Submit Online Form (c/o Library Foundation)