March 15, 2016

Mr. Roy J. Carver, Jr.

Chair. And Trustee
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
202 Iowa Avenue
Muscatine, Iowa 52761
Dear Mr. Carver:
We are a small public library in Strawberry Point, IA located in the northeast. We are looking for
a funder to help with the costs of new technology in our library. The Carver Iowa Public Library
Grant works well with our goal of increasing knowledge about the new technology age for our
patrons.
Board of Directors
Friends of Library Committee Volunteer
Project Director
Strawberry Point Public Library Director
Strawberry Point Public Library Assistant
Strawberry Point Public Library Assistant
Strawberry Computing Company Owner

Megan Kennelly
Patty Lincoln
Carol Raithel
Lori Robinson
Dale Fox
Please see the attached IRS Determination Letter.

Our library is struggling to meet with the challenges of a digital media culture. We want to give
our patrons better quality and more access to online information sources. Currently, our library is
networked with other libraries in the region and we want to stay up to date with the latest
technology advances. We plan on purchasing three desktop computers, a faster internet
connection, and WiFi to help improve the library for our patrons.
With funds given, we plan on using them to purchase three desktop computers from Best Buy.
Amount Requested:

$ 678.28

Dale Fox, owner of the local business, Strawberry Computing, has chosen to be a donor for this
project. His company will be donating $658.99 for the cost of a Wireless Access Point and $500
of this cost will go towards the desktop computer prices. He will also be donating his time and
the cost of labor for installing all of the devices for the library and will make sure the connection
is maintained.

Project Budget
Description
Desktop Computers

LG ChromeBase 21.5 All-In-One

Intel Celeron 2GB Memory 16GB
Solid State Drive

Anticipated Costs
349.99 x 3
= 1,049.97

Other Sources of
Funding
Strawberry
Computing
Donation: $500

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WiFi
Faster Connection

Labor

Cisco RV Wireless-N VPN Firewall

Open Box
AC1750 Dual Band Wireless Access
Point

128.32

Installation of technology

100.

Subtotal
Total

158.99

$ 1437.28
$ 678.28

Strawberry
Computing
Donation
Strawberry
Computing
Donation
758.99

Please see the attached 990 Form.

The Carver Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program works well with our goal of increasing
knowledge about the new technology age for our patrons. The grant is awarded to those for
construction, renovation, and equipment needs, including technology-based initiatives that link
libraries across multiple sites. Our project focuses on acquiring new technology for the library
patrons from our community. This grant will help increase our already made connection with
other libraries in the region. A minimum of 50% of the total project cost must be secured before
application can be made and we currently have 52.8% of the funds secured through donations.
Volunteer involvement are major factors in project evaluation, and the donation of funds and
labor from Strawberry Computing show the communitys investment in this project. Roy J.
Carver Charitable Trust focuses on programs for education and the youth. This project is seeking
to help the youth and other community members to become more educated on the digital media
culture. 23.9% of the current population of Strawberry Point is 19 years of age or younger. We
plan to get the community involved to teach the younger generations about the technology age.
Evaluation of the project will be completed through the increase in presence at the library and
use of the new technology. This project will be sustained once support is completed through use
of volunteers and updates. To maintain technology condition, updates will be made and/or
advancements will be purchased to ensure the connection runs smoothly. Strawberry Computing
has agreed to complete monthly checkups to guarantee the computers are working correctly and
the WiFi connection is strong.
The Strawberry Point Public Library was established in 1934. The Fortnightly Club and other
members of the community were essential in the development of the library. The Friends of the
Library committee is a committee of local supporters for the Strawberry Point Public Library.
Our mission is to create programs to improve the library for the better of the community.
Thank you again for your consideration and support for helping libraries become more involved
in the digital media culture. We look forward to your response.
Megan Kennelly
Project Director
Strawberry Point Public Library
401 Commercial St.
Strawberry Point, IA 52076