FBMP May, 25, 2004 meeting:

Members present: Mary Lou and Frank Ridley, Cory DesPres, Iver Lofving, Ian Burnes, Gust Stringos, Sherri Vigue, John
Ackley.
 
$ 1,589.64 remains in account. Paid $20 annual fee to Augusta.
 
Annual report completed with submission of names and addresses of board members by Sarah. Thanks, Sarah.

Gust assisted greatly with the completion of IRS questions for 501 3-c status. Sherri sent package to IRS 5/8/04 with map
of Maine identifying Skowhegan and Bald Mountain Pond and additional maps to further clarify our case. Package was
sent certified to CA. within our 21 day extension. Thank you, Gust.
 
Butch has agreed to manage the outhouse project @ Bald Mountain Pond. Thanks, Butch.
 
Ian's Augusta Report: Negotiations with Plum Creek moving very slowly. The Plum protested the Liquidation Harvesting
legislation very strongly . Disappointing, but not surprising news given their past history in other states. June marks
their 5 yr. anniversary in ME. and Ian feels this would be an oppportune time to launch a press campaign exploring Plum
Creek's "good neighbor/darth vader" presence in ME. This would be followed by letters to the editor, etc. by Friends. More
to be discussed at June meeting.
 
Members are being encouraged to phone/e-mail Representative Peter Mills who is running for Senate next legislative
term concerning support for the Land for Maine's Future Program. He has some clout with this decision and no
finalization was made before the session adjourned. PLEASE DO THIS!!!Purchases like Bald Mountain Pond hinge on the
State having $$$$ for land acquisition.
 
June meeting: Potluck@ Len and Cory's in Cornville, June 22, 6:00. Thanks for offering, Cory!! Please phone Cory @
474-8440if needing directions. 
 
See you in June, Sherri