Thank them all on our behalf. We understand how it is. Edna - Ottawa Volunteer at the local library ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Hardy" <frank@fchardy.freeserve.co.uk> To: <SOG-UK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:08 PM Subject: [SoG] RE: Post Closed week Visit to SOG Computer problems OK - things were not quite right for a number of reasons when we reopened after this years closed week. My comment is that I do not recall seeing anyone assisting the three IT volunteers during the five days we were doing a myriad of tasks. As well as the computer upgrades, a lot of book movement took place to improve the use of the limited space on the shelf and improve security of some items. May I point out that the staff are assisted by a number of members who give up their free time to do things for OUR society. A number of bits of shelf tidying and computer work, let alone minor maintenance, didn't get done during closed week due to lack of bodies. By the way, before you start, I know that not everyone has the free time or lives within range to come and help. Next year, why not come and assist a hard pressed group of members who are giving up their time to benefit the Society. The volunteer effort throughout the year saves something like 4 full-time staff and the subscription would have to go up by some ten pounds to get paid employees to do the work. As Chairman of the Library Committee, I publicly thank everyone who came in during closed week for their efforts. I think I saw most of them personally to thank them, but if you were missed, your efforts were greatly appreciated. Frank Hardy