NRPL Foundation Board Elects New Member

Heather Brown was elected to the board of the New Rochelle Public Library Foundation at its Annual Meeting on June 21st. In addition, the Board approved a new slate of officers: Chris Selin will continue to serve as President, with Gwen Adolph and Lynn Green as Vice Presidents, while Mindy Eisenberg Stark will continue as Treasurer and Cheryl Archbald will continue as Secretary.

Ms. Brown, a skilled human resources professional who spent nearly two decades in the financial services sector, most recently at J.P. Morgan, holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Bernard Baruch College. She is the immediate past president of the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound and a Member at Large of the American Association of University Women, having served on the Board from 2004 to 2008.

The Board also accepted the resignation of three members, Betsy Kravitz and founding members Alisa Kesten and Mary Jane Reddington. President Chris Selin thanked them all for their invaluable contributions to the NRPLF.

The New Rochelle Public Library Foundation, a nonprofit organization, raises resources, and provides advocacy, to keep our library vibrant, up-to- date, and able to serve the diverse needs of the New Rochelle community. Since its incorporation in 1993, the Foundation has raised more than $3.1 Million for capital improvements including the establishment of a world-class Music Library, Business Center and Teen Room and the renovation of the Children's Room, Ossie Davis Theater, adjacent meeting room and much more. Most recently the Foundation

opened a new Digital Media Center: Thanks to the generosity of a first-time Foundation donor, Heath Windcliff , the Center is equipped with the latest Apple technology, and a free summer program is under way, teaching and mentoring interested teens. The Media Center is on the second floor adjacent to the Teen Center.

According to Selin, “As the needs of our community change and technology advances, the Foundation stands ready to ensure the future well-being of the Library and to provide support for initiatives that enhance opportunities for learning, exploration and public discourse.”

PHOTO CAPTION: (Photo credit: Rodney Bedsole)

The 2016 New Rochelle Public Library Foundation Board (L to r): Seated: Cheryl Archbald, Mary Jane Reddington, Mindy Eisenberg Stark and Lynn Green. Second row: Gwen Adolph, Chris Selin, Theresa Kump Leghorn, Leslie Demus and Judith Factor, Bill Handelman. Rear: Tim Idoni, Paul Warhit, Heather Brown, Michael Rosenblatt, Amy Bass and Jim Swinehart. Not pictured are Marge Bliss and John Garrow.

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