Previous Years
2020 Board Members
Jane Manley, President
Pat Portwood, Vice President
Terrie Gamboa
Bob Gausman
Davis Johnson
Patrcia Reynolds, Secretary
Helen Schorr, Treasurer
Carol Shour
Liz Seaver
Susan Thomas
Erica Treat
Stanislaus County Library Staff
Sarah Dentan, Director
Susan Lilly
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2019 Board Members
Terrie Gamboa:
Bob Gausman
Jane Manley
As a lifelong reader, learner and recently retired educator, I believe our library system is a valuable resource to all our residents. I will work to keep it viable and available to all.
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Pat Portwood
I am honored to serve on the SLF Board because it gives me an opportunity to continue supporting my beliefs about literacy and life long learning. “There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the Earth as the Free Public Library…where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration.” Andrew Carnegie
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Juliana Presto
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Angie Repp
Patricia Reynolds
Helen Schorr
Liz Seaver
Carol Shour
Teaching Assistant/Tutor
The library is near and dear to my heart. It was a weekly stop as a child, became a wonderful resource for school projects and later was helpful in my job searches out of college. My son always has his head in a book; I took him to story time and special programs as a toddler and we continue to utilize the quiet area for homework and books for research or fun. It’s free to all and a vital link to our community. I serve on the Foundation as a way to give back to the special place that has given so much to my family. I believe the future of the library is in all of our hands.
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Helen Schorr
Susan Thomas
Erica Treat
Susan Lilly
Communications and Fund Development, Stanislaus County Library
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Diane McDonnell, County Library Director
I am consistently inspired by my work in public libraries. My interpersonal experiences in the library field shape the foundation of my belief that our libraries enrich and change lives.
Society is changing at a rapid pace, and technology is fundamentally changing our lives. Technology offers alternative methods of delivering outstanding library service. Our Library is now a hybrid of the physical library and the virtual library. However, technology aside, the idea of connections is what is important. The Stanislaus County Library connects people to information services, and to each other.
The Foundation plays a critical role in supporting the Library. It provides needed talent and skills, funding, a public commitment to the Library’s success, and strong library advocacy in the community.
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2018 Board Members
Jane Manley, Co-Chair: Term: ends: 2019
Pat Portwood, Co-Chair: Term: ends: 2018
Angie Repp, Vice Chair: Term: ends: 2020
Laura Milbury, Treasurer Term ends: 2018
Carol Shourr, Secretary: Term ends: 2018
Dawn Cullum: Term ends: 2019
Kathi Cohn: Term: ends: 2018
Terrie Gamboa: Term: 2018
Bob Gausman,: Term ends: 2019
Liz Seaver: Term ends: 2018
Erica Treat: Term ends:2018
Accountant: B&F Certified Public Accountants
Kathi Cohn, Modesto
Retired Fund Development Manager
I have been a constant user and ardent supporter of the library all my life. I believe a strong library system is the cornerstone of democracy. The library is the place where knowledge is available to everyone, past, present and future.
“The health of our civilization, the awareness of our… culture and our concern for the future can be tested by how well we support our libraries.” Carl Sagan
Dawn Cullum
Bob Gausman
Terrie Gamboa
Susan Lilly
Jane Manley
As a lifelong reader, learner and recently retired educator, I believe our library system is a valuable resource to all our residents. I will work to keep it viable and available to all.
Laura Milbury
One of my favorite things about living in Modesto is our large public library system. The library provides essential resources to our community that help to further literacy, engender a love of reading, and to generally enrich our lives.
Diane McDonnell, County Library Director
I am consistently inspired by my work in public libraries. My interpersonal experiences in the library field shape the foundation of my belief that our libraries enrich and change lives.
Society is changing at a rapid pace, and technology is fundamentally changing our lives. Technology offers alternative methods of delivering outstanding library service. Our Library is now a hybrid of the physical library and the virtual library. However, technology aside, the idea of connections is what is important. The Stanislaus County Library connects people to information services, and to each other.
The Foundation plays a critical role in supporting the Library. It provides needed talent and skills, funding, a public commitment to the Library’s success, and strong library advocacy in the community.
Patricia Portwood, Retired Educator
I am honored to serve on the SLF Board because it gives me an opportunity to continue supporting my beliefs about literacy and life long learning. “There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the Earth as the Free Public Library…where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration.” Andrew Carnegie
Angie Repp
Liz Seaver
Carol Shour, Modesto
Teaching Assistant/Tutor
The library is near and dear to my heart. It was a weekly stop as a child, became a wonderful resource for school projects and later was helpful in my job searches out of college. My son always has his head in a book; I took him to story time and special programs as a toddler and we continue to utilize the quiet area for homework and books for research or fun. It’s free to all and a vital link to our community. I serve on the Foundation as a way to give back to the special place that has given so much to my family. I believe the future of the library is in all of our hands.
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Board Members: 2017
Patricia H. Portwood,: Co-Chair: Term: 2013-2018
Jane Manley, Co-Chair: Term: 2016-2017
Angie Repp, Vice Chair: Term: 2015-2020
Laura Milbury, Treasurer
Dawn Cullum, Secretary Term: 2014-2019
Kathi Cohn: Term: 2010-2018
Carol Shour – Past Chair
Term: 2008-2017
Terrie Gamboa Term: 2015-2017
Bob Gausman Term: 2015-2017
Liz Seaver Term: 2015-2018
Erica Treat
Susan Lilly, Communications and Fund Development, Stanislaus County Library
Diane McDonnell, County Library Director
Board Members: 2015
Kathi Cohn (2010-2018)