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19 <br />Ongoing promotions on social media via Old Forest Lake (5,569 members) and Hopkins Schoolhouse and <br />Heritage Center (154 members) Facebook pages. <br />Improvements to Protect the Schoolhouse <br />Installed temporary roof, soffit, and chimney covering. <br />Installed lights on the north, west, and east sides of the building for security. <br />Completed temporary repair of stairs to basement and water-damaged floors to make it safe for contractors to <br />enter. <br />Hauled off a load of brush that was cut down by the city. <br />Removed rocks and other debris that could be thrown through windows. <br />Shored up wood over windows and doors. <br />Painted over graffiti on the building. <br />Preparation for Next Phase of Work on Building/Grounds: <br />Received updated estimates for permanent repair of roof and siding: $31,000 for material and labor; <br />Pending: estimates for permanent repair of chimney, soffit, and fascia <br />Pending: engagement of Northern Bedrock to assess, scope project for summer 2023 <br />Confirmed weekend for interior cleanup project – May 20-21, 2023* <br />Confirmed weekend for initial grounds clean up – June 10-11, 2023* <br />Secured commitment for local contractor to evaluate the status of the well on the property in the spring <br />Contingent on approval from City of Hugo to move forward. <br />Donated Items/Services from Businesses: <br />Precise Exteriors LLC – paid $1,200 in labor costs for temporary roof covering <br />Lebens – assistance with landscaping/plants, specifics pending <br />Johnson & Turner – pro bono legal support for incorporation of new nonprofit <br />Haugen Binion CPA – pro bono accounting support for new nonprofit <br />Gene’s Disposal – assessing needs for disposal; working with committee on affordable options <br />Donated Items/Services from Individuals: <br />Donated items and services from individuals total approximately $3,300 and include: <br />Printing of Brochures and sponsor materials <br />Postage and mailing supplies for campaign <br />Purchase of website domain <br />Printing of signage for building <br />Purchase of solar lights <br />Purchase of paint/supplies to cover graffiti <br />Plywood and materials for floor patching and reinforcement of window and door coverings <br />Metal trash can and lid <br />Videography to raise awareness of the project <br />Fundraising from Businesses: <br />Developed list of local businesses for targeted campaign <br />Developed/distributed sponsorship information to 250 local businesses – See Attachments 7-9. <br />o Contribution Confirmed: Blacksmith Lounge as $5,000 = Gold Sponsor <br />o Contribution Confirmed: Premier Bank as $1,000 = Bronze Sponsor <br />o Contribution Confirmed: Wise Guys Pizza $100 <br />o Contribution Confirmed: Speedway $250 <br />o Contribution Confirmed: Hugo Dental $50 <br />o Pledge: Petty Investments $1,000 = Bronze Sponsor <br />o Pledge: Hugo Historical Commission $1,000 = Bronze Sponsor <br />o Contribution Pending: Lakes Floral – promotion through end of holiday season <br />o Decision Pending: Deadbroke Saddle Club <br />o Decision Pending: Hugo Lions <br />o TOTAL Donated/pledged as of 1/31/2023: $8,400.00