Minutes of the meeting of the HQ Discusssion Group, March 13, 2008, a make-up for those who could not attend on March 10.

Called to order by Chairman Tim Johnson, who asked the blessing.

We can have the second floor of the Russell building fof $1000 per month. A bank is in the decision mode, however, and this is one of three buildings they are considering buying. We could have a 4x4 foot sign on Hendersonville road. Russell will report to the Executive Committee on March 24.

Rich Mills knows a less expensive, one-story building and will check on its availability. It's "right on" I-240.

Chairman Johnson wants a budget.

George Keller summed up the Park Place option, about 500 square feet for $495 per month.

Rich Mills has good ideas about raising money. He should talk to JL Thompson, whom Chairman Johnson will appoint as chair of the finance committee on March 24. Chairman Johnson says we must affirm those who give.

The way we use UNA's for election assistants when we can't find enough Republicans should be written in the emerging SOP document.

Monday morning meetings will continue at Denny's on first and third Mondays; next meeting on Monday the 17th.

George Keller, BCGOP Secretary