Library Board
The Cass District Library Board is composed of eight trustees who represent the 12 townships in our service area. The board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm, usually at the Main Branch. Meetings generally last 90 to 120 minutes. On some occasions, usually in the summer, the meeting will be held at one of the Cass District Library branches. The public is welcome to attend. Public comment is accepted at Board Meetings per CDL policy. Call (269) 357-7822 to verify the meeting place of the monthly board meeting.
BOARD VACANCY
The Cass District Library Board has an opening for an At-Large seat.
The board is composed of eight trustees who represent 12 townships in our service area. The board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm, usually at the Main Branch. Meetings generally last 90-120 minutes. Each trustee is responsible for monitoring his/her own CDL official email account. There is also the opportunity to serve on standing committees. Trustees with a background in business, finance, human resources, and education can add great value of the organization. A deep commitment to the vital work that public libraries do everyday in Cass County is a necessary qualification.
As a first step, we like to invite prospective Trustees to attend a Board meeting to meet the Board and get a sense of how business is conducted. Our next meeting is August 21st at 6:00pm at the Mason/Union Branch. Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact Library Director Barbara Gordon at bgordon@cass.lib.mi.us or 269-357-7822 ext. 101.
Cass District Library Board Members
Eileen Toney, President (Representing: Howard Township)
Facilities, Facilities, and Personnel Committee, Ex-Officio
Email: etoney@cass.lib.mi.us
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Ron McAdam, Vice President (Representing: Volinia, Penn, and Newberg Townships)
Facilities Committee
Email: rmcadam@cass.lib.mi.us
Term Expires: 03/31/2026
Andrew Churchill, Treasurer (Representing: LaGrange Township)
Financial and Personnel Committee
Email: achurchill@cass.lib.mi.us
Term Expires: 12/31/2024
Joseph Gross (Representing: Calvin, Ontwa, and Porter Townships)
Financial and Personnel Committee
Email: jgross@cass.lib.mi.us
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Sandra Asmus (Representing: Pokagon, Milton, and Jefferson Townships)
Facilities Committee
Email: sasmus@cass.lib.mi.us
Term Expires: 12/31/2027
Rebecca Crocker (Representing: Mason Township)
Personnel Committee
Email: rcrocker@cass.lib.mi.us
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Laura Hughes (Representing: Village of Edwardsburg)
Facilities Committee
Email: lhughes@cass.lib.mi.us
Term Expires: 12/31/2027
VACANT (Representing: At Large)
Meeting Schedule
- January 31 – Main Branch – 6:00 pm
- February 7 – Special Board Meeting- Main Branch – 5:30 pm
- February 16 – Finance Committee Meeting – 10:00 am via Zoom. Please email library director, Barbara Gordon for link bgordon@cass.lib.mi.us
- February 21- Facilities Committee Meeting– Main Branch – 5:00pm
- February 21- Main Branch – 6:00pm
- March 20- Main Branch – 6:00pm
- April 17 – Facilities Committee Meeting- Main Branch – 5:00pm
- April 17 – Main Branch – 6:00pm
- April 26 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 9:00am via Zoom. Please email library director, Barbara Gordon for link at bgordon@cass.lib.mi.us
- May 8- Personnel Committee Meeting – 5:00pm via Zoom. Please email library director, Barbara Gordon for link at bgordon@cass.lib.mi.us
- May 15 – Local History Branch – 6:00pm
- June 6 – Finance Committee Meeting – 4:00pm via Zoom. Please email library director, Barbara Gordon for link at bgordon@cass.lib.mi.us
- June 12 – Finance Committee Meeting- 4:00pm via Zoom. Please email library director, Barbara Gordon for link at bgordon@cass.lib.mi.us
- June 18 – Edwardsburg Branch – 6:00pm
- July 17 – Howard Branch – 6:00pm
- August 21 – Finance Committee Meeting- Mason/Union Branch– 5:15pm
- August 21 – Mason/Union Branch – 6:00pm
- September 18 – Main Branch – 6:00pm
- October 16 – Main Branch – 6:00pm
- November 20 – Main Branch – 6:00pm
- December 11 – Main Branch – 6:00pm
As a first step, prospective trustees are invited to attend a board meeting to meet the board and get a sense of how business is conducted. Each trustee is responsible for monitoring his/her own CDL official email account. There is also the opportunity to serve on standing committees. Trustees with a background in business, finance, human resources, and education can add great value to the organization. A deep commitment to the vital work that public libraries do every day in Cass County is a necessary qualification. Anyone with questions is encouraged to reach out to Library Director Barbara Gordon at bgordon@cass.lib.mi.us or (866) 808-7323 ext. 101.