Letter from the Chair Significant happenings in last two months include: Membership is up to 227 from start of year 167; thanks to Andy Mickel Anger Management Facilitator meeting on June 23 had 23 attendees PRIDE participation was successfully coordinated by Jerry Olson New stock gift for Building Fund was received. NEW LOOK to Web Site – check it out. Financially speaking: TMC received checks -- one from United Way and the other from the Cooperating Solutions Fund for dollars designated in employment payroll deductions. Remember TMC can be designated as a receiving non-profit agency when your employment solicits for either of the two above FUND drives. SPECIAL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13 AT 7:00 PM TO DISCUSS BUILDING/SPACE OPTIONS. WE HAVE SEED MONEY TO PURCHASE NEW FACILITY. ANYONE WITH FINANCIAL SAVY ON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLEASE ATTEND. Program committee reported: Fall social activity of campfire, picnic, drumming, and storytelling is set for Sept 9. Outreach activities were: PRIDE activities were main focus. Work has begun on Aug mailing to churches in Twin Cities. There is still a NEED DESKTOP PUBLISHING person for MEN TALK outer shell composition. The Executive committee actions were: Anger Management Director position was reaffirmed for seven months to Feb of 2001. Concern still exists for the need for more volunteers in all aspects of the Men’s Center operation. Remember the Men’s Center is important to you and me; it is important to the Twin Cities community; and it is important to the Men’s movement in the United States. I hope that you all will see and realize this importance and VOLUNTEER your time and talents by serving on our committees or by filling some of the HELP WANTED positions listed. Hoping you see Glory in your life, -- John Kuyper, Board Chair/MENTALK Coordinator

Library Corner The Men’s Center library is available to all men. If you are a member, you can check out books. Non-members are asked to check with the Librarian Randy Genrich before taking a book. Our library is often used by students or reporters who are doing research on topics relating to men. The library is available during daytime office hours as well as some evenings. Come to the Men’s Center and browse in the library - grab a book, a free bagel, and relax. Periodicals and magazines available are: Men’s Health - July/Aug 2000 (Features the best exercises of all time) Rainbow Families - Summer 2000 New Age - July/Aug 2000 By All Means - Summer 2000 At-Home Dad - Summer 2000 (This contains a directory of At-Home Dads throughout the country) Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Studies book from Harrington Press Archive issues are available for numerous men’s journals and newsletters. THIS IS YOUR LIBRARY - USE IT!! -- Randy Genrich, TMC Office Staff Dollars & Numbers* 2000 1999 1998 Memberships 227 185 241 Budget Dollars $39,300 $44,358 $24,017 YTD Revenue $21,441 $21,120 $14,591 YTD Expenses $21,510 $20,911 $14,159 Bank Balance $6,598 $5,697 $7,231 * As of June 30, 2000 reference point.