The group discussed using enticements to have members renew. Due to the cost to the group at this time to purchase these items, it is cost prohibitive. The committee will provide a progress report at the next meeting. Rick Barton and John Norbeck will be special guests. The group is still looking for a merchandising manager Dave Scull wrote a letter sent to all Friends groups regarding the Maryland state budget.
Donation boxes are in the black.
New Business David Schulzinger is the newsletter editor. Sandy Walter will send him a listing of articles and writers for the Fall issue in addition to a listing of future articles Someone will contact the distributor for Blair Witch movie to request a donation to the Friends group. Steve Hackman will place the Advisory Board member names on letterhead. Howard Denis is interested in being on the Advisory Board.