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April` 25, 1977 Page 5 for the Commission under Tom Schlereth and working with herself and Rita Kopczynski, Ms. Boast then spoke about her work with the Commission and said most of her work consisted of doing research on the background of St. Joseph Street, as well as revising the historical significance of the Hamilton Church for the application for the National Register. She also mentioned that she would be featuring a segment on Channel 34 on Frank Lloyd Wright and the Ernest Young houses. Mr. Oxian questioned the application of the Hamilton Church for the National Register and was informed that it was merely a prototype and that Ms. Boast had only done some background material on this structure. Ms. Leary then spoke about her committments to the Commission and said that she had worked in the Crumlish/Sporleder office on the maps for the City Survey, as well as research on the -- North Shore triangle. She said she had participated in a wind- shield survey with the architectural firm. She likewise said — she would - with Ms. Davisson - be presenting a segment on his- toric preservation on WNIT - Channel 34. Ms. Davisson remarked that the work these girls did would go into the permanent records at the Commission office. She then informed — the Commission that the historic preservation segments on WNIT - Channel 34 - were still continuing to be aired on the first Thursday of the month. - Two segments with the aforementioned student- interees would be pre - recorded and aired during the sum mer. Both would be on the North Shore Triangle. The next show- ing, May 5th, would feature the Gothic Revival style of archi- tecture, as well as some background of the Chapin house. Mr. Oxian advised staff to prepare a monthly calendar indica. ting coming events of interest to the Commission. Such a cal- endar had previously been sent out and was discontinued. Presidential Report Mr. Oxian reported that he had signed all required papers for the hiring of two positions under CETA funding. One for a — typist for a 13 -weak period, and another for a research assis- tant. Ms. Davisson said a meeting shoullt be called to start with the interviewing of candidates. At this point, Mr. Ted Wasielewski made a motion that the Com- mission buy the books previously outlined by Mr. Jack Smith. Mr. Jack Smith seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. John Oxian spoke about one of the most important buildings of downtown South Bend - the Odd Fellows Building. It was highly recommended to be declared a landmark. Mr. Oxian spoke with Mr. Donald Patrick, one of the owners, on preserving the Odd Fellows Building and what action the owners were going to take towards the building. Mr. Patrick said he would get in touch with Mr. Oxian after consulting his partners. Mr. Oxian also said he had spoken with Mr. Braden, the previous owner, who had been interested in preserving it. He said he would