Members present: Joan Wethal, Jean Gefke, Chuck Anthony, Phil Peterson, Rebecca DuBey, and Myron Bacon

1. Donations to the project are deductibe: Myron provided a tax booklet containing the following information:

A contribution is deductible only if made to, or for the use of, the following qualified organizations:


(1) The United States, a state, a local government, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. possession for exclusively public purposes.


2. Accounts can be set up with Jeannette Walker, the Rutland town treasurer to receive the contributions. She will set up several accounts:

(1) a general fund


(2) specific subfunds (i.e. cemetery improvement, church renovation, windows, etc.)


3. Donations should be sent to:
   
   Jeannette Walker, Rutland Town Treasurer
   
   838 Center Rd.
   
   Stoughton, WI 53589
   
   
4. Storage Building: Phil Peterson has a building we can use to store the contents of the church during rennovations.
   
5. Article soliciting donations: Myron suggested that we need to have someone write an article that will publicize the fact that we are now receiving donations for renovation of the church.
   
6. Grants: Becca agreed to research grants that might help us with our project. Myron will be checking with DOT to see if they have anything available.
   
7. Building Assessment: Becca agreed to find someone who has been recognized by the Historical Society as capable of doing a building assessment that meets our needs. She thought there were firms that might provide that service at no charge.
   
8. Master Plan: the members agreed that we need to develop a master plan outlining the order of rebuilding the church.
   
   

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