The annual meeting of members and directors of The Western Michigan Society for Industrial Heritage was held at Coopersville, Michigan on the 10 March 2004, pursuant to notice postmarked (1 March 2004) to the membership of record.

1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by President Ed Hanenburg

2. Roll call
Present: Ed Hanenburg, Fred Florshinger, Mary Chubinski, Russ Osterhart, Jim Winslow, Philip Cok (6 members satisfies the quota of 5)

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3. Minutes
Minutes of January 19, 2004 were approved as presented with the additional notation of the cancellation of the Feb 11, 2004 meeting. Motion - Russ Osterhart, support ­ Fred Florshinger, Motion approved.

4. Treasurers Report
Treasurer's report was presented by Sec./Treas. Phil Cok. Current balance in money market account is $1036.07. Y-T-D contributions include $350 from West Shore Services (Menasha Paper Project) and $100 year-end cash donation from Marketing Management Services. Expenses included $149.94 for domain name purchase & $20 annual State of Michigan Non-profit Corporation filing fee. Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented, motion Jim Winslow, support Mary Chubinski ­ motion approved.

5. Membership
A. YTD ­ 16 total members
a. 2 Lifetime, Individual
b. 4 Annual, Family
c. 10 Annual, Individual
B. Annual Dues Invoices will be sent out prior to next meeting.

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6. Election of Officers
Nominations: President Hanenburg opened the floor for nominations.
Mary Chubinski motioned to keep the officer slate as is and to re-elect existing officers in their present capacity. Motion supported by Fred Florshinger. Motion approved. Being no other nominations, president Hanenburg closed the nominations.

Vote: President Hanenburg called for a vote to support the nominations. Officer slate was unanimously approved.

Officers for the 2004-2007 term will be President: Ed Hanenburg; Vice-president: Jeff DuPilka; Sec/Treas: Philip Cok

7. Project Updates
Handicap Car Project:
A. Fundraising: $5,000 grant application to the Michigan Architectural Foundation and Clanad Foundation, Evans Memorial Award for Historic Preservation has been submitted.

B. Marketing Materials: Mary Chubinski distributed copies of the original floorplans obtained by Jim Winslow. Cindy Timmerman supplied free passes to the C&M and Sec Cok provided Society letterhead to Jim to sent out as a thank you to his contact that helped obtain the plans and historical information.

C. Potential donors were discussed: Peter Wege & C&M stockholder, David Bos were discussed.

D. Fred Reported that he has started enclosing the windows.

E. Fred also reported on a possible donation program by Grainger Company which may include $2-$3,000 to cover paint and other materials. Fred will try to get details.

F. Fred thought B&K (Auto Glass of Coopersville) might donate time/materials as well.

8. Member Comments
A. Phil Reported on a fundraising seminar being offered by West Michigan Planned Giving Group on April 27 on Western Michigan's Campus in Kalamazoo. Cost is $50 ea. for non-members. Motion to send two (2) members to the seminar was made by Mary Chubinski, supported by Fred Florshinger. Motion approved. Phil Cok will attend and ask Carl Sinke or possibly Cindy Timmerman to go as well. Mary will probably attend for the Parkinson's Foundation.

B. Discussion was had on possible Grand Rapids depot for the C&M and if the Society can play a part. Mary Chubinski will monitor for the Society's possible role.

C. Discussion about the Spring Lake Depot renovation was brought up. Need a master plan from the C&M before any serious consideration or plans can be made for location and additional renovation plans and discussion. It was reported the C&M Master Plan is being worked on.

10. Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be at 7:00 P.M. at the Coopersville Farm Museum on Wednesday, May 12, 2004

11. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.

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