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-**Reports**+====== ​**Reports** ​====== 
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 +===== **Treasurer'​s Report** =====
  
-**Treasurer'​s Report** 
 Raymond reported we continue to operate in the black. ​ Bills are lowering now that the weather is warming. ​ We received $26.26 in donations and sold a t-shirt at the MSU science festival. ​ The 990 form is due May 15th and will be downloaded tomorrow. Raymond reported we continue to operate in the black. ​ Bills are lowering now that the weather is warming. ​ We received $26.26 in donations and sold a t-shirt at the MSU science festival. ​ The 990 form is due May 15th and will be downloaded tomorrow.
  
  
-**Building Update**: ​+ 
 +===== **Building Update**: ​===== 
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 We have confirmed that the low rent period begins when we move in.  The current space is under construction,​ however does not include the wall that separates the woodshop. ​ Al assumed we did not want the wall when we renegotiated the space. ​ The group discussed ways of handling this situation. ​ We need to get this taken care of quickly so that we do not have extra permit costs of adding the line.    We also need to look at the location of the rooftop unit --this may also be in the way of the wall.  The contractor would prefer to do any additional work, this would save money on additional permits and potentially save hassles. We have confirmed that the low rent period begins when we move in.  The current space is under construction,​ however does not include the wall that separates the woodshop. ​ Al assumed we did not want the wall when we renegotiated the space. ​ The group discussed ways of handling this situation. ​ We need to get this taken care of quickly so that we do not have extra permit costs of adding the line.    We also need to look at the location of the rooftop unit --this may also be in the way of the wall.  The contractor would prefer to do any additional work, this would save money on additional permits and potentially save hassles.
  
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 Adams: address with Al the issues with the woodshop wall. Space Committee: Estimates of items required for new space Space Committee: Report back on availability of needed items as gifts or locate sources Raymond: schedule tour of new building for interested members Adams: address with Al the issues with the woodshop wall. Space Committee: Estimates of items required for new space Space Committee: Report back on availability of needed items as gifts or locate sources Raymond: schedule tour of new building for interested members
  
-**Membership Report**+ 
 +===== **Membership Report** ​===== 
 no new news at this time no new news at this time
  
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 Membership Committee: request members do a scheduled demo of a device Membership Committee: advertise additional hours if available Membership Committee: request members do a scheduled demo of a device Membership Committee: advertise additional hours if available
  
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 +**Adult Derby Event** =====
  
-**Adult Derby Event** 
 Applegate--Lucas and John have not gotten back about their Pinewood Derby plans.  ​ Applegate--Lucas and John have not gotten back about their Pinewood Derby plans.  ​
  
  
-**Casual Memberships**+=====  
 +**Casual Memberships** ​===== 
 no update at this time no update at this time
  
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-**President'​s Report**+ 
 +===== **President'​s Report** ​===== 
 Adams had a meeting with a small business consultant who feels LMN is a good tool for companies to attract talent into the area.  Demmer and various insurance companies might be candidates for sponsorships.  ​ Adams had a meeting with a small business consultant who feels LMN is a good tool for companies to attract talent into the area.  Demmer and various insurance companies might be candidates for sponsorships.  ​
  
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 Adams: send out email to recruit volunteers to update website; Adams: give Hughes permissions to update calendar events ​ All:  send events to Hughes to update on calendar. ​ Adams: send out email to directors asking if they have been barred from fundraising in MI  Adams and Hughes: ​ need to work together on director elections.  ​ Adams: send out email to recruit volunteers to update website; Adams: give Hughes permissions to update calendar events ​ All:  send events to Hughes to update on calendar. ​ Adams: send out email to directors asking if they have been barred from fundraising in MI  Adams and Hughes: ​ need to work together on director elections.  ​
  
-**Upcoming Classes**+ 
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 +===== **Upcoming Classes** ​===== 
 Carmine wants to teach a beginning Java class. ​ We are thinking about scheduling classes and asking instructors to consider what follow-up classes might be.  He would like to start the class in three weeks. ​ Kwaitkowski is teaching a Electronics 101 class on Saturday, May 30th. Carmine wants to teach a beginning Java class. ​ We are thinking about scheduling classes and asking instructors to consider what follow-up classes might be.  He would like to start the class in three weeks. ​ Kwaitkowski is teaching a Electronics 101 class on Saturday, May 30th.
 **Action Items** **Action Items**