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Library Project

Library Project. Project Leader: Geeta Kaur Project Phases: 4 Project Time: 4 months Wall Expansion Cost: $2,800. History. Our GSSA Charter---Article II—Aims & Objectives: item 6—”To establish and maintain a library -------.”

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Library Project

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  1. Library Project Project Leader: Geeta Kaur Project Phases: 4 Project Time: 4 months Wall Expansion Cost: $2,800

  2. History • Our GSSA Charter---Article II—Aims & Objectives: item 6—”To establish and maintain a library-------.” • Early this year, established Library as a Project with dedicated funds including profit from Punjabi Night. (CJ) • In October, Geeta Kaur agreed to be Project Leader • Geeta proposed 4 phase project over 4 months that included expansion of current wall by 5 feet. Finish 4 phases by Baisakhy day to have a high quality user friendly library. • Staring Early November, about 60 e-mails exchanged between about a dozen persons including sub-committee members and all effected parties including BKS members. (Geeta) • Had meetings with the Principal and Vice Principal of BKS. • Contractor ready to expand the wall including 2 doors--$2,800 • Not issued because of the petition. We respected that.

  3. Time Line upto Formal Opening • Wall Expansion --------------------------------Dec 31, 11 • Setting up tables, chairs, two book cases w/glass door & lock for rare books, lap top etc ------------------Jan 31, 12 • Sorting, organizing, categorizing & documenting and ordering magazines/periodicals etc------------------Feb 29, 12 • Fully Computerized system for easy search, check-out and check-in of books etc ------------------------Mar 31, 12 • Formal announcement, opening, and publicizing of Library to BKS children, Sangat, Seniors and non-GSSA community & nearby colleges--------------------------------Apr 14, 12

  4. Objectives for the Library • Looks like a Library----like in a school or town • Is well equipped with Sikhi books, magazines, Newspapers etc • In inviting & user friendly area to a variety of potential users • Where GSSA children can do research on Sikhi • Where Seniors can relax as they read in Gurmukhi/English • Where non-Sikhs can come and browse through books in a comfortable environment • Convenient access to copy, print, fax and scan to Sangat

  5. Some facts • Old Darbar Hall: 60’W x 70’L = 4,200 Sq feet • Current Library: 35’W x 12’L = 420 Sq feet = 10% • Proposed Library:35’W x 17’L = 600 Sq feet = 14% • Stage + Palki Area: Approx. 420 square feet = 10% • Current partitioned area/class: 90 square feet • Current total partitioned classes: 11

  6. Other Facts • The wall is NOT a structural wall • It is a non-load bearing just a partition wall • It does not even go up to the ceiling • No permit required from the town hall; Contractor can help • Current wall has one door. It should have two doors from fire safety point • The current wall is made of wood. Usually interior partition walls in public places are made of steel. • Cost of proposed wall with two doors and steel frame is $2,800. Can be done during BKS holiday this December

  7. Response to Petition Statements • Structural Change----No. No load bearing wall • Structural Changes were not proposed, discussed or approved at the 2011 meeting---correct; However the project over all was proposed and turned into a funded project (CJ) • Was proposed, discussed and approved during 60 e-mail exchanges and among about 12 persons (Geeta) • City approval not required. Contractor can explain • BKS is off Christmas time. Good window for wall expansion

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