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President Klusczinski asked for a "vote of consensus to do something with the Preservation Plan of use to the Commission at some point in the future perhaps using the proceeds from the sale of the survey booklets". In a motion by Todd Zeiger and with a second by Mary Jane Chase the Commission voted unanimously to approve the motion. President Klusczinski then asked the Commission to "charge the Historic Districts Committee with pursuing the LHD liaison committee or reactivating those individuals or activating new ones or doing whatever we have to get some representatives from these districts." In a motion by Todd Zeiger with a second by Mary Jane Chase the motion was approved unanimously by Commission. President HIusczinski: And the Advisory Board, does that seem like a legitimate use for the Advisory Board, something that they might be able to help us with or at least find an opportunity to become engaged right now and use their resources to assist us. [President's Report: As budget cuts are perhaps our greatest obstacles in satisfying local preservation needs while limiting our operating efficiency, I recommend that we task the Advisory Board to find creative solutions intended to reduce the impact of these budgetary constraints. This includes but is not limited to: marketing concepts and assistance in the sale and distribution of County and City Survey Booklets.] Zeiger: I think it's a great idea. Klusczinski: Chair entertains a motion. We are charging them to action as far as marketing and -fund raising. Patrick: I was thinking that with Restore Michiana coming up that's something that we can get people showing up to help out, getting involved. Klusczinski: Now they could do that individually. I don't know if they could be required to do that as an Advisory Board... Patrick: I'd like to spearhead this and drag other people along with me if I may. I am - very interested in this... In motion by Todd Zeiger with a second by Mary Jane Chase the motion was passed unanimously by the Commissioners. Assistant Director Amy Herdman announced that Restore Michiana will be on March 8, 2008 at St. Joseph High School. By doing the graphics for the mailer Amy estimates that she will save two-thirds the cost of design and printing over last year. She also utilized the surveys from last year's Restore Michiana to determine the work shops and to arrange for a Round Table style lunch with the speakers. She is also building a website which will take registrations on-line. She also said that the staff at St. Joseph High School was very helpful and gracious. Hearing of Visitors: Don Sporleder as a member of the board for the Northern Indiana Center for History commented on the move of the Sons of Israel Synagogue to the NICH Campus. The U.S. 19