* Improved ability to obtain grants
* Avoidance of the need to relocate (as often)
* Avoidance of the need to change our mailing address (as often) with consequent loss of contact)contacts
'''Proposal: The Society must set a goal of obtaining (and retaining) a public [[Headquarters]]. To ensure that such a facility may be retained, the Society must create an [[Investment Fund]] sufficient that its revenue will cover the costs of rent, utilities, and taxes (if any).'''
Note that [[Headquarters Staff]] have had conversations with potential patrons who might be convinced to offer space appropriate to our need at lower than market prices. These talks did not come to fruition for reasons unrelated tot he to the Society, but the topic may come up again.
'''Proposal: Should a patron offer space in a reasonable location (with respect to Headquarters Staff or their replacements) 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.'''