How to give -- Donations, Memorial Items, & Endowment Fund
We have a selection of books and DVDs in a variety of subjects for people to chose from, either in memory of someone, or in honor of their special occasion. To select an item from our memorial shelves stop at the Circulation desk just inside the main entrance of the library. If you wish us to choose the item you may call 715-536-7191, e-mail our bookkeeper, Sarah Maerz, at smaerz@wvls.lib.wi.us , or use the printable donation form to the right.
The Endowment Fund
The Endowment Fund was established in 1981 by the Library Board of Trustees to assure current and enduring financial support for the T. B. Scott Library by continuing the tradition of philanthropy and the spirit of innovation that built the library over 100 years ago.
The Endowment Fund is dedicated to building a funding reserve to strengthen the library's assets beyond tax-based support and lift its resources and services to standards of excellence.
The Endowment Fund provides a permanent source of funds to be used for special collections or projects that will enhance and sustain the innovative leadership and quality service the citizens of the Merrill area have come to expect from the library.
The Library Board has established special, separate accounts within the Endowment Fund to meet the needs of the library and to offer flexibility for donors.
DESIGNATED ACCOUNTS
The Capital Improvements Account
The Capital Improvements Fund provides for substantial additions and/or/ repairs for buildings, materials, landscaping, furnishings and equipment that will help assure that the library will meet the needs of the people in our area for years to come.
The Memorial Books Account
Books or other library materials may be purchased as memorials or in observance of a special occasion such as an anniversary, birthday, reunion, or christening through a donation to this account.
Sub-accounts with donor or Trustee specified restrictions may be established.
Materials purchased from these funds are designated by a special bookplate.
The Special Projects Account
Donations to this account provide funding for projects that will offer new, improved or innovative services, conveniences, programs, or collections.
Sub-accounts may be established, with donor or Trustee specified restrictions.
Expenditures from this portion of the Fund are not restricted to interest income only, but do require Trustee approval.
Donations to T. B. Scott Free Library
This list is a work-in-progress. Not all donations are listed yet. We add the major donations, and update the regular memorials, as we have time.
MONTHLY GIFTS & MEMORIALS
Updated as information becomes available.
T.B. Scott Free Library Gifts/Memorials 2013
T.B. Scott Free Library Gifts/Memorials March 2013
In memory of Clifford Roberts from Gerald Engel Family OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TRIPS by Gil Gilpatrick.
In memory of Jesse Van Slate from “The Henrichs”—Chet, Linda, & Jo BOTTOMS UP by Jim Draeger & Mark Speltz.
In memory of Edna Jackson from Paul & Cheryl Proulx LITTLE TREASURES by Jacqueline K. Ogburn (Youth Services).
In memory of Shannon Blake from Paul & Cheryl Proulx JACK DANIEL’S COOKBOOK by Lynne Tolley & Mindy Merrell.
In memory of Betty Schemenauer from Chad, Tena, Dillon, & Carter Gnewuch MOSSY by Jan Brett (Youth Services).
In memory of Ralph Schewe from Stephen & Linda Blake HUNTING BIG WOODS BUCKS by Hal Blood.
In memory of Frank Gryskiewicz from Xi Alpha Nu Sisters WILD WISCONSIN (DVD).
In memory of Russ Sukow from Jolene, Jesse, & Lucy Callahan BIG GAME HUNTER’S GUIDE TO WYOMING by Ron Spomer & Ty Stockton.
In memory of Gloria Lukes from Norm & Joyce Saxby CAN IT! by Jackie P. Parente.
Endowment Fund donation in memory of George Diagostine from Thomas Ravn.
In memory of Linda Ney from Jodi Turner CROCUSES by Janis Ruksans.
In memory of Richard Tlusty from Linda Thielke TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR by Jane Cabrera (Youth Services); THE CHRISTMAS COAT by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve (Youth Services).
In memory of Raynette Runge from Fred & Tracy Krueger MOOSHKA: A QUILT STORY by Julie Paschkis (Youth Services).
In memory of Robert Bacon from Marie Bacon & Makayla Sutherland HEAVEN CHANGES EVERYTHING by Todd & Sonja Burpo.
In memory of Dorothy Boquist from Patty Mosser TALK OF THE TOWN by Anne Marie Rodgers.
In memory of Robert G. Bauman from Robert F. & Peggy Bauman BOND ON BOND: REFLECTIONS ON 50 YEARS OF JAMES BOND MOVIES by Roger Moore.
In memory of Gloria Lukes from Jo Henrichs & Julia Busterud THE BIG BOOK OF SCRAPBOOK PAGES edited by Kelly Biscopink.
In memory of Marlene Laak Essert from Carl & Merle Mewing GARDEN STORY (DVD).
In memory of James Belant from Jay & Barb Harding STILLWATER STRATEGIES by Tim Lockhart.
In memory of Debi Theorin from Family & Friends Book Browser for First Book Collection (Youth Services).