Members present: Milford Engebretsen, John Vraa, Bernice Wahl, Signe Vraa, Helen Estenson, Eunice Evenson, Todd Evenson, Phil Gerla (recording), Melvin Johnson, June Johnson, and Poo Tweten (visitor)

Chairman Vraa called the meeting to order.
Minutes of the 20 February 2003 meeting were approved. Change to note: Crookston museum will permit us to cut lumber; museum staff will not cut lumber for us.

Treasurer’s report: Income…..membership --- $10.. Expenses…..shingles (Melvin Johnson) --- $800. $300 D-savings transfer
Balances….. A-savings $10.52, D-savings $1254.69, checking 24.47, CD $15,000
Motion and second to approve Treasurer’s report as presented was passed unanimously..

Old Business:
1. Phil G. read the e-mail message send by Monica Siems of the Community Assistant Program. They plan to fund the grant, provided the CAP can raise sufficient funds. Discussed the option that the Society can contribute to the salary of the community assistant. Motion that SHSHS contribute up to $300 toward the community assistant's salary was seconded and approved unanimously. Todd E. will inquire with the Northwest Minnesota Foundation to see if they can match the Society's contribution.

2. Discussion on Small Town Saturday night. Some attempt will be made to have the Society provide both a benefit dinner and dance entertainment.

3. Work on the lease from the city of Climax for the property continues. John V. will visit with the county tax assessor to estimate yearly property taxes, if any.

4. Additional copies of the labeled log pictures are needed. The Paulsruds will be contacted in regard to this item.

5. Discussed new logs that may be required for the barn, proper handling of new logs, and sawmill issues.

New Business:

6. Present members encouraged to recruit new members.

7. Repair  of the north wall of the cabin is a high priority. Grading near the concrete slabs and barley seeding will need to be done soon after soil warms and dries out..

8. Next meeting scheduled for April 10th (second Thursday, April only!) at 8 pm.

Motion and second to adjourn approved (8:10 pm).