Vol. 37, No. 1
March 2007

ARIZONA FRIENDS OF TALKING BOOKS

A Letter from our Friends

When I first became involved with the Arizona Friends of Talking Books (AZFTB), one thing that really stood out in my mind was hearing the library patrons talk about “reading” their books. They never used the word “listen” when discussing audio books. I quickly realized the importance of the Talking Book Library for those who cannot use traditional books.

Between the annual “Whine & Cheese” fundraiser, large print calendar promotion and the Bashas’ “Thanks a Million” program, we are able to realize our goals of beginning and funding the studio conversion.  On behalf of the AZFTB Board, I thank YOU, and our great community, for the continued support.

Leslie Rachels
President

Arizona Talking Book Friends for Life – Studio Conversion Project Update by Dwight Brahs, Vice President

From 2004 through 2006, the Arizona Friends of Talking Books (AZFTB) received various institutional grants and conducted various fundraising events to help raise money for local studio conversion from analog to digital recording equipment.  We want to thank both our institutional donors, as well as all our individual contributors, for making this important investment in the future of our Library.

To honor those who contributed more than $250 during this fundraising period, plaques bearing their names will be displayed on the south wall of the Library near the main entrance.  Our generous donors are:

Book    ~ $2000+
Arizona Optometric Association
BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona
Dorothy Brown
Doris Smith

Tome         ~ $1000+
TelecomPioneers  #66
Sam’s Club
Southwestern Eye Center
Olive Swearingen
Evelyn Hoover Living Trust

Volume     ~ $500+
First Baptist Church, Olivet, IN
Charles Sebastian
Jack Schroeder VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Post 12006
Arizona Public Service
Arizona Medical Association
Dorothy Stein
William Marshall
Scott and Susan Perkins

Manuscript ~ $250+
Glenn Crotts
Elaine Marstad
Ellen and Mark Harrison
Dr. Ron Wright
United Way
James Lochhead
Tower Family Trust
Everett and Elaine Warner Fund