'''Proposal: The Society should adopt a policy that any lease or rental be guaranteed for a term of not less than five years with maximum rent defined, and that funds sufficient to secure the facility for said term be identified before a lease or rent is authorized.'''
Note that Consuls are in have had conversations with a potential patron patrons who is looking at purchasing a building near Consuls' home that is larger than his present need, and who may then might be in a position convinced to offer the Society the balance of the building space appropriate to our need at a reduced rate until such time as he needs the rest. He is amenable to a minimum five-year termlower than market prices. Final The actual price will depend on the cost and size of the facilityspace available are yet to be determined, but it may be possible to obtain space at $10/as much as 5000 ft. — rather less that Consuls have been able to find.
'''Proposal: Should a patron offer space not unreasonably far from the present [[Headquarters]] under suitable conditions of security and compatible use for a below-market price for at least a five-year term, the Society should move quickly to accept, even if long-term goals suggest a different (but currently unaffordable) location.'''