Who keeps track of FOLSOI’s money? I do! I am the new treasurer for FOLSOI. I have been passionate about libraries since I learned to read. Books and reading have been a lifelong love.
When I moved to Southport four-and-one-half years ago, one of the first things I did was get a library card. I was also looking for ways to volunteer with the libraries. A neighbor introduced me to Diana Fotinatos who at that time was the president of the FOLSOI board of directors.
A year ago, I attended a FOLSOI board of directors meeting as a guest, and shortly afterwards, I agreed to become the treasurer. And I am so happy I did! What an amazing group of volunteers with the same passion for books and reading and libraries as me.
For the next several months, I was mentored by FOLSOI’s outgoing treasurer, Bill Leuschner. When I took the treasurer role officially at the annual meeting in September 2020, I felt ready to manage the FOLSOI books. After all, I was a bookkeeper at my local library in my native Pennsylvania. I was not a complete stranger to maintaining the financials for a library.
COVID-19 has created challenges that are unprecedented. I like to think that I am a positive person, something that has been sorely tested in the last ten months. However, I remain optimistic! Every penny donated to our libraries will be counted and utilized for our library patrons. And we will emerge from these challenges even stronger than before!
Thank you for all you do for FOLSOI, Diana W! It has been a pleasure working with you!
We’re lucky to have you Diana, and I am optimistic our generous community and patrons will give you some dollars to count in 2021!
We are so fortunate to have Diana Weaver as our FOLSOI Treasurer. In addition to her passion for libraries, she is also extremely meticulous when it comes to managing our finances. As a member or donor, you should feel confident that your investment is in good hands with Diana as Treasurer.
Diana has ramped up as treasurer, officer of the board and trusted advisor incredibly well. The entire board of directors appreciates her expertise leading us through her first FOLSOI audit review! Thank you, Diana! I am personally so grateful to Carolyn Crabtree for introducing us last year!