Board of Trustees

The Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees is the library's governing board. Board duties include establishing library policies and providing fiscal oversight.

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Joseph Jones

Vice President

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2025

Headshot of Susan Odgers
Headshot of Susan Odgers with books

Susan Odgers

Treasurer

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2026

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Michael Vickery

Secretary

City Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2026

Headshot of Paul Deyo
Headshot of Paul Deyo with a book

Paul Deyo

Trustee

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2025

Headshot of Jennifer Beuthin
Headshot of Jennifer Beauthin with a book

Jennifer Beuthin

Trustee

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2027

Headshot of Sam Gedman
Headshot of Sam Gedman holding a book

Sam Gedman

Trustee

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2027

Email the Board of Trustees

You can contact the entire Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees by emailing trustees@tadl.org.

Board Calendar

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:
The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday. ...
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Policy / Personnel Committee

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:
Policy/Personnel committee of the TADL Board of Trustees. ...
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:
The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees. ...
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:
The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday. ...
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Policy / Personnel Committee

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:
Policy/Personnel committee of the TADL Board of Trustees. ...
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:
The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees. ...

Board Meetings

Board meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 4 pm. Board meetings take place in the Main Library's McGuire Community Room and at each other library location. 

Agendas

Title Date File
Regular Board Meeting May 2024 - Change to Study Session & Retreat View Document
Regular Board Meeting March 2024 - Agenda View Document
Study Session & Retreat March 2024 - Change to Regular Meeting View Document
Regular Board Meeting February 2024 - Agenda View Document
Regular and Annual Board Meeting January 2024 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting December 2023 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting & 2024 Budget Hearing November 2023 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting October 2023 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting September 2023 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting August 2023 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting August 2023 - Location Change Notice View Document
Regular Board Meeting June 2023 - Agenda View Document

Minutes

Title Date File
Regular Board Meeting December 2023 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting November 2023 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting October 2023 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting September 2023 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting August 2023 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting June 2023 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting May 2023 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting April 2023 - Minutes View Document
Board Study Session and Retreat March 2023 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting February 2023 - Minutes View Document
Regular & Annual Board Meeting January 2023 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting December 2022 - Minutes View Document

Finance & Facilities Committee

The Finance & Facilities Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month as needed. For additional information regarding finances visit tadl.org/finances. Trustees serving on the Finance & Facilities Committee include: Carol Sullivan (Chair), Paul Deyo, and Joseph Jones.

Title Date File
Finance & Facilities Committee February 2024 - Agenda View Document
Finance & Facilities Committee February 2024 - Minutes View Document
Finance & Facilities Committee December 2023 - Agenda View Document
Finance & Facilities Committee December 2023 - Minutes View Document
Finance & Facilities Committee October 2023 - Agenda View Document
Finance & Facilities Committee October 2023 - Minutes View Document

Policy & Personnel Committee

The Policy & Personnel Committee meets as needed on the first Tuesday of each month as needed   All library policies are available at tadl.org/policies. Trustees serving on the Policy & Personnel Committee include: Micheal Vickery (Chair), Marylee Pakieser, and Jeffrey Wescott.

Title Date File
Policy & Personnel Committee February 2024 - Agenda View Document
Policy & Personnel Committee February 2024 - Minutes View Document
Policy & Personnel Committee October 2023 - Agenda View Document
Policy & Personnel Committee October 2023 - Minutes View Document
Policy & Personnel Committee September 2023 - Agenda View Document
Policy & Personnel Committee September 2023 - Minutes View Document