HomeMy WebLinkAboutBaptist Convention Center Building BIds for Sale Lease 1989 FINAL PREFACE
On the date of October 22 , 1979 the Lansing City Council
adopted a resolution respecting the future disposition of the
Baptist Convention Home which provided, in part, as follows :
. . . that the City Council intends and directs that
only proposals which will keep the use of the land
and building in the public domain and available
for use by the public will be considered by the
City Council .
It is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Council as
thus expressed that this proposal has been designed.
Gladys Beckwith
President , MWSA
January 14, 1980
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CONTENTS
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
THE PROPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Item No . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Item No . 2 2
Item No . 3 4
Item No . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Item No . 5 9
ItemNo . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ItemNo . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Item No . 8 18
Item No . 9 19
Item No . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ItemNo . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Item No . 12 (Attached)
APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
A. MWSA Articles of Incorporation
B . IRS Determination Letter
C . Projected Operations Budget - Income
D. Projected Operations Budget - Expenditures
E . MWSA 5-Year Development Program
F. Supporting Letters
- Michigan Women 's Commission
- Council of Michigan YWCAs
- Greater Lansing YWCA
- Project on Equal Education Rights (PEER)
- Office for Sex Equity in Education
- Office of Women and Work
G . State Journal Editorial (8/30/79)
H. Concurrent Resolution of Tribute to MWSA
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THE PROPOSAI.
1 . Name , mailing address , business address , and
telephone of the organization.
Michigan Women' s Studies Association, Inc .
428 South J enison Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48915
Telephone : (517) 485-3400
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2 . Names of the officers of the organization, a copy
of the articles of incorporation and a copy of the
organization 's 501 (c) (3) status , if such exists ,
plus the name of the person directly responsible
for the proposal .
a. Current Officers :
President,
Gladys Beckwith
Michigan State University
Vice President,
Kathleen Asher
C . S . Mott Community College
Secretary,
Sammy Ruetenik
Bloomfield Hills Board of Education
Treasurer,
Jean Christensen
Schoolcraft College
b . Members of the Steering Committee (Board of Directors) :
Carol Anselm
University of Michigan - Flint
Beverly Berger
Oakland University
Rose Collamer
Saginaw Valley State College
Sandra Gustafson-Hungiville
Clerk, Senate Education Committee
Gail Knapp
C . S . Mott Community College
Margo North
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Grace Stewart
Henry Ford Community College
Clara Parks
Wayne State University
Birgitta Vance
University of Michigan - Flint
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b. (Cont . )
Jacqueline Zeff
Wayne State University
C . Articles of Incorporation:
See Appendix A
d. IRS Determination Letter :
See Appendix B
d. Project Director :
Dr. Gladys Beckwith,
President,
Michigan Women ' s Studies Association, Inc .
428 South Jenison Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48915
Telephone (517) 485-3400
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3 , A copy of the organization ' s budget for income and
expenditures for the
�oxsent fiscal includingyaalisting as °ofed
by its Board of 'Directors ,
all sources of income .
The FY 1980 budget of the Michigan Women's Studies Associa-
tion, which follows , is a reflection of the more limited activ-
ities engaged in by the Association in years past , and is not
intended necessarily to suggest plans laid for the development
of the proposed Michigan Women' s Hall of Fame and the related
women' s study and conference center , fiscal projections for
which are attached (See Appendices. C and D) •
MWSA FY 1980 BUDGET
Revenues : l
$ 601 . 06
Cash on Hand (6/30/79) . • . . . . . . . • • • . . • • • ' " •
, , , , , , 2 ,000 . 00
Donations & Gifts . . . . . . . • • • • . . . • . . . .
Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , , , , , 2 , 500 . 00
Memberships . • •
• • , , , , , , , 1 ,100 .00
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, , , , , , , 4 , 200 .00
ConferenceFees • • • • • • • • • • • . . . . . • • . .
$10 ,401 . 06
1 Exclusive of in-kid notntakentions directlye by int in
stitutions
and individuals a
timated at approximately $3 ,600 .00 2n FY 1979) .
Expenditures :
. , • , , , , , , , $ 4 , 800 . 00
Conference Expenses • • • • •
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
350 .00
400 . 00
Telephone & Postage . . . . . . . . . . * . . . . . . . . "
1 , 200 .00
Contract Services* . . . . . . . • • • • • . . • • . . • . .
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Expenditures (Cont .) :
Consulting Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500 . 00
Materials $ Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 . 00
Commissions* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 . 00
Development Fund* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 , 500 . 00
Corporation Fee (State of Michigan) . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . 00
$ 9 , 860 . 00
* Expenditure New This Year.
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4 . A general description of the proposed use or
activity contemplated to take place in the
Baptist Convention Home .
The principal use contemplated for the property is as the
location for a Michigan Women 's Hall of Fame , and for use as a
women ' s study and conference center, to be known, perhaps , as
the Michigan Women ' s Center.
The Michigan Women ' s Hall of Fame will consist of two main
elements . There will be devised, first, through means of com-
missioned works of art, a gallery of "thematic portraits" of
Michigan women, women whose contributions to the state 's his-
tory, its cultural life , or to the development of its social ,
economic, religious or political institutions is deserving of
special recognition.
Second, there will be created numbers of special exhibits
or displays of memorabilia, photographs , documents , and the
like, which will be reflective of the same general theme of
"discovery" of Michigan women, in both historical and contem-
porary context .
The rationale for this project is simply stated. Too
often our history books and official records have tended to
define the development of this state - as with society in
general - in terms only of male achievements . Frequently
overlooked have been the contributions of women. Michigan,
on the other hand, has produced, and continues to produce,
numbers of distinguished women whose contributions remain
largely unknown, or unrecognized. Included might be such
women as Sojourner Truth, Anna Howard Shaw, Sarah E . VanDeVort
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Emery, Marion Marsh Todd, Annie Clemenc, and others .
A Michigan Women ' s Hall of Fame would, then, serve as a
means of redressing such past inequity. It would serve also
as a stimulus to increasing public awareness and understand-
ing of the role women have played, and continue to play, in
the development of this great state , and as a source of in-
spiration and encouragement to new generations of young
people who , in spite of recent advances in education, labor
under the false impression that our ' s is exclusively a "man 's
world. " .
As Elizabeth Giese, Director of the Michigan Project on
Equal Educational Rights (PEER) has written in support of
this project : "The effect of such a center would not be to
put one sex above the other, but to help give each person
a realistic perspective of their heritage and the best feel-
ings possible of personal self worth. "
The second contemplated use of the Baptist Convention
Home is as a women 's study and conference center. This use
is fully consistent with, and supportive of, the planned
use of the building as a home for the Michigan Women 's Hall
of Fame .
As a women's center, the Baptist Convention Home would
serve as a place where Michigan women might come together,
individually and in small groups , for special study, research,
and self-renewal . As a case in point, the Center would be ex-
pected to serve as a collection point and as a clearing house
for historical documents and other materials of interest and
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concern to Michigan women. It would thus serve to stimulate
additional research on the subject and, perhaps , as a source
of publication of materials that could ultimately prove of
significant worth to teachers and students in the state ' s
schools and in its colleges and universities .
It is contemplated, too , that the Center would serve as
sponsor of state meetings and area conferences of special in-
terest to Michigan women ; and that it would be used for the
showing of films , the holding of lectures and discussions ,
and the conduct of a statewide outreach function for the
benefit of Michigan women everywhere .
A third, and final , contemplated use of the Baptist Con-
vention Home is as the location of the state offices of the
Michigan Women 's Studies Association . From these offices
staff of the Association will carry on the organization 's
statewide consulting services , supervise its publication
activities , and arrange for the scheduling of both local and
state conferences supportive of its general purposes . Assoc-
iation staff will also provide the information clearinghouse
functions previously noted, and generally supervise the
activities of both the Michigan Women 's Hall of Fame and the
Michigan Women 's Center, consistent with the policy directives
of the Association 's Steering Committee and the advise and coun-
sel of the state advisory committee which is to be composed of
representatives of women 's organizations from throughout the
state.
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5 . An amount proposed for the purchase of the pro-
perty and terms of Sale, or an amount proposed
for the monthly lease of the property and the
length of time proposed for that lease .
It is proposed that the City of Lansing enter into a long-
term (25-Year) lease with the Michigan Women 's Studies Associa-
tion for the property in question, for the nominal rate of one
dollar ($1 . 00) per annum.
It is further proposed that the lease in question be sub-
ject to possible renegotiation, with respect to terms and con-
ditions , other than rate, at the conclusion of each five-year
period.
Finally it is proposed that if, at the conclusion of the
second year of the lease, or on or about the 30th day of June,
1982 , satisfactory progress has not been made on the part of
MWSA, respecting its development plans for the property, the
City of Lansing, at its option, may terminate the lease, sub-
ject only to negotiation of a reasonable price for any lease-
hold improvements that may have been made at the expense of
MWSA in the interim.
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6 . A general description of the proposed renovation
of the building and estimated investment in the
renovation . Specific improvements should be de-
tailed if possible . It is recommended that im-
provements to the facility should be in keeping
with the Standards for Rehabilitation as prepared
by the Secretary of the Interior, available
through the Michigan History Division .
A general outline of the Association ' s five-year develop-
ment program relative to this project is attached as Appendix
E . A review of this plan suggests that the Association con-
templates phasing in specific building improvements over time .
There are two major aspects of the overall plan for the
development of the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame and Michigan
Women 's Center. The first relates to the building itself and
consists of two parts (1) renovation and primary repairs , and
(2) remodeling and building improvements . The second aspect
of the development plan calls for program considerations , that
is , the design and implementation of the hall of fame and wo-
men 's center features .
The actual timing of the various phases of development will ,
of course, largely depend upon the availability of adequate fi-
nancing. Accordingly, it is not anticipated that many of the
specific design features contemplated as "improvements" will be
implemented until completion, at least, of the basic core of
work needed on actual restoration. (Reference is here made to
the Association ' s response to Item 10 (d) , supra at page 20 . re-
lative to the proposed division of responsibility between the
City of Lansing, as leasor, and the Association, as leasee .)
With respect to contemplated renovation, representatives
of MWSA have assessed the renovation plan completed by the
Building Department of the City of Lansing (Project No . B-79-
121 , dated February 19 , 1979) , and the bid specifications re-
lated thereto . The Association has also had the benefit of
the independent judgment of Mr . Robert W. Smith, AIA, of the
firm of Laitala, Freeman, Smith and Fowler, Architects , of
Lansing.
On the basis of this assessment, it is the conclusion of
MWSA that many of the specific design features required for
use of the Baptist Convention Home as a domestic violence
shelter are not required, or desired, for the building use con-
templated. In point of fact , MWSA does not anticipate the need
for any major structural alterations in the building . We do
not foresee the need, for example , for breaking up the existing
spacial arrangements on the second floor, or the need for con-
structing new floor levels for the sunroom or the main entrance
on the first floor, which, architecturally speaking, would serve
to detract from the original design of the building. Nor does
the Association wish to alter the character of the front veranda
or build up, for access purposes , the exterior area of the main
entrance (other means of access appear more practical from a
design point of view) .
In brief, then, the general character of the structure, as
to style, workmanship, etc . , is to be retained. There is no pre-
sent intent on the part of the Association to significantly alter
the building with respect to either exterior or interior design,
except, as clearly required for purposes of access and safety.
Once the proposed lease is granted, for example, or tenta-
tive agreement made as to building use, MWSA will take positive
steps to place the building on the State Historical Register,
through application to the Michigan History Division of the
Department of Secretary of State . Subsequent to this , too,
and as soon thereafter as practical , it will be the intent
of MWSA to seek the support of the Michigan Historical Com-
mission for an application to the Department of the Interior
for a preservation grant, under terms of the National His -
toric Preservation Act of 1966 .
This is not to suggest , however, that substantial repair
work is not needed on the building . It is . The code require-
ments detailed by the Building Department, for example , shall
need to be complied with in all essential respects . In addi-
tion there exists the need for providing handicapper access
(though not by restructuring the entire west entrance) , at
least to the main floor level , where the principal displays
will be located . (In this regard, attention is drawn to the
possibility of gaining an access variance for areas above the
main floor. )
A ramp, likely, will need to be constructed, therefore,
leading to the porch on the east side , toward the rear of the
building. There is also a need for added thermal insulation,
for interior repairs , and for exterior caulking, painting,
glazing, and so forth. Also, there is a need for substantial
repairs on the front veranda. In addition, we see the need
for added public safety features , a5 suggested in the building
specifications , and, likely, the need for emergency exits and
a fire escape Leading to the second and third floors (in the
rear) . An added feature would be the conversion of the first
floor rest room facilities: fox handicap.per access .
In addition, the following improvements are contemplated,
the completion of which will depend upon the availability of
funding, if not immediately, then Within the frame of the five-
year development program outlined. In most instances these
specific projects shall form the basis of specific funding
requests to agencies or foundations , or to individuals or
business concerns . The projects contemplated are :
A. The Garage Area It is planned that the garage shall be converted
into a secondary gallery for the display of art
works , the series of "thematic portraits" of Wo-
men in Michigan History, and certain rotating
displays .
This will require the construction of new in-
terior walls , ceilings , and floor, a special
lighting system, new heating conduits , exterior
doors (with panicbars for emergency exits) and
the like .
B . Basement Area -
Space will be allotted for research purposes to
this area.
Eventually it is expected that a vault of some
sort will be required for storage of documents ,
rare books , and so forth, and that other space
will need to be remodeled for storage and use
of micro-projectors and similar devices .
C. Main Floor -
I . The main open spaces on the first floor, i .e . ,
the living room, dining room and sunporch, will
be converted into galleries for display pur-
poses . Minimum remodeling is contemplated at
this time .
2 . A small gift ceun.tex will be constructed in a
�oxt ,on of the main gallery, with: display space
or souvenirs, and art objects .
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3. As suggested above , the main restroom facil-
ities on this floor will need to be converted
for handicapper access .
4 . The entryway, on the westside , at the foot of
the stairs will be remodeled for general re-
ception purposes .
* 5 . It is contemplated that the kitchen area on
the main floor, at the rear of the building,
will be redesigned for use in providing fast
food service (and for catering conference
lunches) for use by employees and for Center
visitors .
D. Second Floor -
1 . The two front rooms on this floor will be used
for office purposes and the remaining rooms on
this level will be converted for use as a re-
source-library area and for study rooms . Min-
imum remodeling is contemplated.
2 . A conference (Board Room) , suitable for from
15 to 25 persons , is planned for the open space
at the rear of the building . The kitchen area
related to this space will continue in its
present functional use . Minimum remodeling
will be required.
* 3 . Although there exists two stairways with access
to the second floor, it would be desirable to
plan an emergency exit from the rear of the
building, and a fire escape to the ground.
E . Third Floor -
* 1 . It is planned that the main meeting room for con-
ferences (with, perhaps , a 50 person capacity)
will be located in the open space on this floor.
To provide for this use it will be necessary to
construct an emergency exit and fire escape to
the ground level from the rear of the building.
In addition, added heat will need to be provided
and added insulation.
2 . The so-called "loft" area on this level , located
off the main meeting room, is intended for use
for workrooms , such as, for the construction of
museum displays, fox office mach.i;ne use, print-
ing, and sa fa.xth. Na special design or con-
struction needs exist, other than heat and
insulation.
F. Other -
* I . As indicated in .Ttej 7 , which follows , it is con-
templated that at some time in the future , there
will be constructed a portico , architecturally
in keeping with the design of the building proper,
over the wesIt entrance way to the building, for
purposes of public convenience .
* Z . It is also contemplated, again, when economically
feasible , that there should be constructed an iron
fence around the property for purposes of beauti-
fication as well as building security.
* Projects reserved fox special funding, and not immediately
required for purposes of building occupancy or for minimum
operations .
7. A .ge.neral .delcxiption should .be made as, to: ex-
terior and landscape
perty and 'improvements to the pro-
to parking areas,.
Although discuss°ions have not yet been entered into with
personnel of the Department of Parks and Recreation, it may be
recalled that when the property in question was transferred to
the City of Lansing it had been anticipated that the building
and grounds would be attached. to: the park system. It is the
desire of NW'SA to fulfill that. expectation and to build upon
it with respect to future developments .
At the appropriate time, MWSA expects: to: engage the ser-
vices of a consultant or landscape architect to draft a de-
sign that would have as
its main objective the overall inte-
gration of the property with the adjacent Scott Park an
d the
Cooley Gardens . It may be expected, as a result, that visit
and use of the Hall of fame will encourage g public use of
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related gardens and park areas .
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Among the thoughts that g have occurred to MWSA in this re-
gard are the following:
• Thagt a walkway might be specially designed to tie
the Baptist Convention Home to the related park i
properties, a walkway that might encourage con-
templation and self-renewal .
b •' That an iron fence might in future
around the propertyfor be
purposes of constructed
as well as building security; an be gateways to
walkway. d that such a fence shall be constructed to relate to the
C. That--eventuallythere
Might be constructed a por-
ttco, architecturally in harmony
stxucture,' Over the We.s;t entcw��oh the building
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for purposes of -entrance public Conven-ien.ce .
d• That a flagpole be. erected on the
the state as well as the property to fly
American flag.
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e .' That when: comp.leted,. the building be floodlighted
at night, and that -the 'property thus become 'a land-
mark in the communitr, as well as a home 'for the
uses intended.
With respect to the matter of parking, it must be acknow-
ledged that w444e adequate parking exists in the rear of the
building for employee use . Additional space will need to be
provided, however, for public use , including space for use by
school buses . For such purposes it must, therefore, be con-
templated that the public parking areas within Scott Park
will be made available for use.
While some repair may be required on the driveway which
runs around the house, it is not anticipated that there shall
be any resurfacing of the driveway. Its original character
is to be retained.
Also, to retain the park-like atmosphere which is desired
for the intended uses of the property, the existing plantings
are to remain, and these are to be added to whenever possible .
The landscaping of the front area, for example, is particularly
desirable .
8 ,A general .deq.cx?pt&On pf th,e .act:x.vjtj ps and/or
services, to .b6 undet aten in, th,e. 'building and
what pportion .of tNd:!se, '-acts,*t1.e& or .servi.ces
will .tae pex'formed ,gor th;e be.nef'it .of City of
Lansing reside,nts.,
As indicated in theAssociation 's general statement of pur-
poses (and proposed use 'or activity contemplated to take place f
in the Baptist Convention Home)',. the proposed Michigan Women' s
Hall of Fame will be open for visitors, from throughout the i
state, and this, obviously, a,ncludes residents of the City of
Lansing .
In addition, among the activities contemplated which will
have local significance will be monthly conferences , weekly
programs , and, likely, annual dinners, each of which will be
open to the general public.
Also , as suggested in the Association 's response to Item
No . 11, 'supra, page 21 , the conference facilities themselves
will be made available for use , on a scheduled availability
basis , by community organizations , either at cost or for nom-
inal consideration .
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9 . A statement of what new jobs would .be included
in the building and what .total payroll would
be sub.j'ect to City, of Lansing income 'tax.
As indicated in the projected budget attached, it is plan-
ned that a minimum of five employees will be required for build-
ing operations , exclusive of possible CETA personnel or other
grant-funded positions . Total personnel costs , subject to tax,
are expected to equal $64, 800 per year, exclusive of fringe,
depending, of course, upon the availability of adequate levels
of funding. l
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The assumption that numbers of "new jobs" or payrolls may be
the only way of gauging economic benefits to the City of Lans-
ing as a result of the planned use of the building is open to
question. While only a relatively small number of jobs , full
or part time, may be realiz-d through the recommended use of
the building, an attraction of this type may be expected to
generate considerable public and community interest, and trans-
late into numbers of out-of-town visit ors for the downtown
Lansing area. Among the activities contemplated, as indicated
previously, are monthly conferences , weekly programs , annual
dinners , and daily museum visits , each of which may result in
economic benefits to the Capitol City, in addition to further-
ing the public service objectives of the Michigan Women's
Studies Association.
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10 A .Sta:te3ient :af xe4pn* bil.jtte4 for utj1.j.tje,5,
insurance and tie ux� f
cAaser/'.tenant .and a .sta:te*en.t �of reapons•ib�li-
ties, if any,- for th:e City of Lansing toward
this property,
a. It is proposed that MWSA assume full responsibility
for the cost of utilities, although, initially at least, these
costs may continue to be born out of the special fund created
on the transfer of the building to the City.
b . It is proposed that the City be responsible for basic
insurance coverage on the structure , and that MWSA be held re-
sponsible for providing coverage on building contents . Depend-
ing upon the basic coverage provided, MWSA may also be expected
to provide limited liability cove rage for members of the pub-
lic visiting the site .
C. It is proposed that normal building maintenance costs
be born by MWSA, while extraordinary costs , such as replacement
of defective fixtures, be born by the City.
d. It is proposed that the City of Lansing be mainly re-
sponsible for the costs involved in bringing the building up
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to Code, including such basic improvements as weatherization,
handicapper access , and public safety.
It is further proposed that MWSA be fiscally responsible
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for any remodeling and/or improvements required for the specific
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purposes and uses to which the building is to be put.
Finally, it is proposed thatMWSA and the City of Lansing
jointly engage in the preparation of grant proposals for the
funding required to accomplish ..the .renovation and improvements
desired as per the above .
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11 . A statement spe4Xr,�ng under what .conditions i
the building Wuld ,be ga'de .available, for use
by t&e Citr Q f Lansing for j4e.etings oT other
activities, or by .other. com' munity or non-profit
organizations.
The meeting rooms , conference facilities , and galleries ,
would .regularly be made available for uSe by the City of Lans-
ing for meetings and other special purposes without cost, de-
pending upon scheduling availability only'. Other none-profit
community organizations will .be allowed use of the building
on a similar schedule availability basis , at cost .
Non-community organizations, e .g . , State associations ,
academic institutions , and the like, and/or business organ-
izations shall be charged a nominal fee for building use for
conferences , special programs , and the like, such fees to
be used to help defray building maintenance costs .
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APPENDICES
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A. MWSA Articlea Qf Incorporation
B . IRS Determination Letter
C . Projected Operations Budget -
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D. Projected Operations Budget -
Expenditures
E . MWSA 5-Year Development program
F . Supporting Letters
Michigan Women 's Commission
- Council of Michigan YWCAs
Greater Lansing YWCA
Project on Equal Education Rights
Office for Sex Equity in Education
Office of Women and Work E
G . State Journal Editorial (8/30/79) (;
H. Concurrent Resolution of Tribute to MWSA
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MICHIGAN 6EPARTMENT
OF COMMERCE
(For Use by Domestic Non-Stock Corporations only) v�
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO THE
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
The undersigned corporation executes the following Certificate of Amendment to Its Articles of Incorporation i
pursuant to the provisions of Section 122, Act 327, Public Acts of 1931, as amended.
1. The name of the corporation is _hl%c;�t 7 .e Is S A
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The location of the registered office is [�
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(No.andSlreolJ own or City) (Zip Code)
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2. The following amendment to the Articles of Incorporation was adopted by the members of the corporation in
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accordance with Subsection (2) of Section 122, Act 327, Public Acts of 1931, as amended, on the �� day
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Resolved, that Articl of the Articles of Incorporation be amended to read as follows: (Any article being
amended is required to be set forth in its entirety.)
ARTICLE II
e purpose of the Association shall be to engage in the following activities to the 1
extent that such activities are consistent with tax-exempt charitable or educational
purposes under Sec, 501(c)(3) .of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding proyisions
of the future United States Internal Revenue law:
(1) To develop and support women's studies courses and programs of study within the
colleges, universities, elementary and secondary schools of Michigan;
(2) To facilitate the exchange of information having to do with the development and
support of such courses and programs of study within the schools and colleges of Michigan;
(3) To undertake to sponsor at least one annual state wide conference that will serve
to bring educators together for this purpose;
(4) To endeavor to publish and circulate regularly to the membership, a newsletter
devoted to the business of the Association, and a journal of research and scholarship in
women's studies;
(5) To concern itself with providing consultive support and needed assistance for
the development and improvement of women's studies courses and programs on campuses and
within schools where interest may be found but where such are not yet organized; and
(6) To carry on such additional educational and professionally related activities
as may be deemed necessary and proper and consistent with the above stated purposes.
ARTICLE VII 11
In the event of dissolution, all assets, real and personal, shall be distributed to such
other qualified organization or organizations whose purposes are similar to those of this
corporation, and are engaged in the promotion of women's studies, provided that, at the I
time of distribution such organization
a g is qualified as tax-exempt under Sec, 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding provisions of the future United States
Internal Revenue law. Alternatively,in the event of dissolution, all assets, real and
personal, shall be distributed by the Circuit Court for the county in which the principal �.
(see attached sheet for continuation of Article VII)
3. Tne necessary number of members as required by statute were voted in favor of the amendment.
(Refer to part 2 of Information and Instructions appearing on the reverse side of this cartlficaleJ
Signed this_711 day of Eehrunrjz 19 77_ y' '
Michigan Women's Studies Association
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ARTICLE VII (Continued)
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as are qualified as tax-exempt under Sec. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
or the corresponding provisions of the future United States Internal Revenue law.
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Certificate of Amendment- Domestic Corporations'
1: This form may be used by domestic non-profit corporations organized on a non-stock basis,:
2. Section 122,Act 327, P.A.of 1931,as amended,provides that unless a greater vote is required In the articles
of incorporation or in any by-law adopted by the members, a non-profit corporation formed or existing
pursuant to Act 327 and organized upon a non-stock basis, at a meeting of the members duly called and
hold,may amend its articles of incorporation by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members entitled to
vote thereon,or by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at such meeting if due notice of
the time, place and object of such meeting shall be given by mail, at last known address,to each member
entitled to vote at least 20 days prior to the date of such meeting.
3. An effective date, not later than 90 days subsequent to the date of filing may be stated in the Certificate of
Amendment.
4. The Certificate of Amendment is required to be signed in Ink by the chairman or vice-chairman of the board
of directors or the president or a vice-president of the corporation.
5. One original copy Is required.A true copy will be prepared by the Corporation and Securities Bureau and
returned to the person submitting the Certificate of Amendment for filing.
6. FEES: Filing Fee................................................................................$10.00
7. Mall form and fee to:
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Corporation and Securities Bureau
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Based on information supplied, and assuming your operations will
be as stated in your application for recognition of exemption, we
have determined you are exempt from Federal income tax under section `
501(o) (3) of the Internal 8ovn000 Code.
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We have further datnoniood you are not a private foundation within
the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because you are an
organization described in section _--5-09LJl2,1
You are not liable for social security (FICA) taxes uuIoas you
file a waiver of exemption certificate as provided in the Federal
Zoauraouo Contributions Act. You are not liable for the taxes imposed
under the Federal Unemployment Tan Act (yVT&) .
3iuoa you are not a private foundation, you are not subject to
the excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Code. Rowevor, you are not
automatically exempt from other Federal excise taxes. If you have any
questions about excise, emp1n%meot' or other Federal tuxne' pIoaoo
lot us boon.
Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section
170 of the Code. 8eguoato' leQuoioo' duvisee, transfers, or gifts to
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you o for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax
purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055.
2106' and 2522 of the Code.
If your purposes' character, or method of operation is changed,
please lot us know so we can consider the effect of the change on
your exempt status. Also, you obooId inform us of all obaogoo in your
oumo or address.
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you are roctui red to file Norm 990, Ro'urn of Orgrii zit.i.ol1 t?xempt
From Income Tnx, by the 15th day of tie, fifth month after the end
of your annual accounting period. The law imposes a penalty of $10
a day, up to a maximum of 55,000, for failure to file a return on time.
You are not roquirod to file Federal income tnx rettirns unit:!ss
you are subject to the tax on unrelated business income under section
511 of the Code. If you are subject to this tax, you must file an income
tax return on Form 990—T. In this letter we are not dotormin.ing ti-,hether
any of your present or proposed activities are unrelated trade or
businessas defined in section 513 of the Code.
You need an employer identification number even if you have no
employees. If an employer. identification number was not entered on
your application, a number will be assigned to you and you will be
advised of it. Please use that number on all returns .you file and in
all correspondence with the Internal Revenue Service.
Please keepthis determination letter in your permanent records.
Sincerely yours,
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Appendix C
MICHIGAN WOMEN' S HALL OF FAME
Projected Operations Budget
Projected Income :
Investments Incomel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 34, 000 . 00
Donations & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ,000 . 00
Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 , 000 . 00
Auxiliary Services - Related Income :
Admissions2 . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9 , 375 .00
Rental Income . . . . . . . . . 3 ,000 .00
Food Service . . . . . . . . . . 2 ,500 .00
Gift Counter . . . . . . . . . . 3,500 .00
Publications . . . . . . . . . . 1 , 500 .00
19 , 875 . 00
Memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 000 . 00
Conference Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 500 .00
Annual "Induction" Dinner3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 000 .00
Other Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,000 . 00
$ 113, 375 .00
1 Based upon an estimated $400 ,000 in endowments and an
average investment return of .085 percent .
2 Based upon an average of 50 visits per day and a nom-
inal admission fee of seventy-five cents .
3 Based upon an estimated net profit of $10 . 00 per and all
expected attendance of six hundred.
Appendix p
MICHIGAN WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME
Projected Operations Budget
Projected Expenditures :
Contract Servicesl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3, 500 . 00
Personnel : 2
Executive Secretary MWSA . . . . . . . . . . $ 22 ,000
Director, Women' s Center . . . . . . . . . . 20 ,000
Secretary-Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ,500
Secretary 7 , 800
Building Custodian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 500
64 . 800 . 00
Fringe Benefits @ 15% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 720 . 00
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,000 . 00
Building Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , 400 . 00
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ,200 . 00
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 800 . 00
Telephone & Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 .00
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , 800 . 00
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,200 .00
Materials $ Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,600 .00
Conference Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 800 .00
Acquisition Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ,000 .00
Induction Fund (New Honorees) . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 200 . 00
Contengency Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,000 . 00
Corporation & License Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 .00
Taxes on Related Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -300 .00
$ 110 ,420 . 00
1 Includes legal, accounting & auditing expenses .
2 Exclusive of possible CETA personnel or other
grant-funded positions .
Appendix E
MWSA 5-YEAR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMI .
Funding Goals
BUILDING PROGRAM ENDOWMENT INVESTMENT OPERATION RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS 3 DEVELOPMENT FUND INCOME FUND INCOME
1980-1981 $ 165 ,000 $ 50 ,000 -0- -0- $ 10,000 -0-
1981-1982 85 ,000 150 ,000 -0- -0- 20 ,000 -0-
1982-1983 -0- 150 ,000 $ 100 , 000 $ 8 , 500 25, 000 $ 5,000
1983-1984 -0- 150 ,000 150 ,000 21, 250 30 ,000 7, 500
1984-1985 -0- -0- 150 , 000 34,000 40, 000 10 ,000
1985-1986 -0- -0- -0- 34, 000 60,000 20 ,000
FOUNDATION
& GRANTS $ 250 ,000 $ 550 ,000 -0- xxx -0- xxx
PUBLIC
SUBSCRIPTION -0- -0- $ 400 ,000 xxx $ 185,000 xxx
1 Phase I - Physical Development : 1980-1982
Phase II - Programatic Development : 1981-1983
Phase III - Operational Development: 1983-1985
2 July 1 - June 30 Fiscal Year Reporting
3 Inclusive of City of Lansing Fund
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Michigan Women 's Commission
300 E. Michigan Avenue, Corr Building
LANSING LffiM
517 373-2884
NAN FROST-WELMERS WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN MARGARET R. COOKE
Chair Governor Executive Director
January 11 , 1980
.. Dr. Gladys Beckwith , President
Michigan Women ' s Studies Association
428 S . Jenison Avenue
La.nsng , MI 48915
Dear Dr. Beckwith :
The Michigan Women ' s Commission is very supportive of the
Michigan Women ' s Studies Association to establish a Women ' s
Hall of Fame in Michigan and acquire the property at 213 West
Main Street in Lansing as a permanent home for the Hall of
Fame .
By statute , the Women ' s Commission is mandated to secure recognition
for the accomplishments of women in Michigan . In line with this
mandate and the overall committment of the Commission , we pledge
to work with the Association to make the Hall of Fame a reality.
We urge the Lansing City Council to consider the Association ' s
proposal for the Main Street facility and their support of these
efforts to secure much needed recognition for the Women of
Michigan.
Very truly yours ,
-;e&le— —)La4,
Marga t R. Cooke Nan Frost-Welmers
Execu ive Director Chair
MRC , NFW/ghd
COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN YWCAs
3236 Tecumseh River Road
Lansing, MI 48906
October 29 , 1979
Gladys M. Beckwith, Ph.D.
Michigan Women' s Studies Association
428 S. Jenison Avenue
Lansing, MI 48915
Dear Dr. Beckwith:
The Council of Michigan YWCAs, a state organization with
representatives from YWCAs across the state, voted their support
of MWSA' s proposed Michigan Women' s Hall of Fame and Center at
their October 26 meeting.
Since its beginnings in the late 1800s the YWCA has been
involved in social action. Anything that concerns women concerns
the YWCA. "Women - a power for change" is not just a catchy
phrase, but an honest belief- at the YWCA, the largest, oldest,
multi-racial women' s movement in the world.
The YWCA has always known that women make a difference and
the establishment of a Michigan Women' s Hall of Fame and Center
would be a constant reminder of that truth.
If you should ask one of our members to serve on a committee
as your plans develop we would feel honored.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Brush
Chairwoman
YWCA 217 Townsend Street
Box 14163
Lansing, Mich. 48904
Serving Greater Lansing since 1889 Telephone 5171485-7201
October 25, 1979
Gladys M. Beckwith, Ph.D.
President
Michigan Women' s Studies Assoc .
428 S . Jenison Ave.
Lansing, MI 48915
Dear Dr . Beckwith:
The Greater Lansing Young Women' s Christian Association' s
Board of Directors in their October 18 meeting took
action to support the concept of establishing a Michigan
Women 's Hall of Fame and Center .
The YWCA was formed because of concern for conditions
affecting the life of women and girls and throughout its
long history its main thrust has been to react to the
concerns of women and girls . Giving women the opportunity
to develop as leaders has been an important part of the
YWCA program.
In our local association we are keenly aware of the contri-
butions women make and our YWCA Diana Dinner came into
being because we felt the need to make others aware of how
much women contribute to their communities .
The establishment of a Michigan Women' s Hall of Fame and
Center is an idea whose time has come .
Sincerely,
Mary Dallf�
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President of the YWCA Board of Directors
The oldest, largest, multi-racial women's movement in the world.
A United way Agency
Project on Michigan PEER
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Equal Education Elizabeth Giese
Rights Michigan State Director
508 North Main Street
A roj act of the 1029 Vermont Avenue Milford, Michigan
P Suite 800 48042
NOW Legal Defense and Washington, DC
Education Fund 20005 3131685-0917
2021332-7337
October 8, 1979
Dr. Gladys M. Beckwith
Michigan Women's Studies Associaion
428 S. Jenison Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48915
Dear Gladys,
The proposal of the Michigan Women 's Studies Association for develop-
ment of a women's resource and conference center and Michigan Women's Hall
of Fame sounds very exciting. I certainly do support such a concept.
In my work as state director of the Project on Equal Education Rights I
see growing awareness on the part of Michigan citizens of the lack of attention
that has been given to women 's participation in both history and in educational
undertakings of every kind. As awareness rises so does the need for more
non-sexist resources. Such a center could serve both the need for a central
place for such materials and a center for the encouragement of their develop-
ment.
I particularly like the idea of a center with multi purpose because by
increasing the reasons for coming to such a center, the use of all of these
resources will be increased.
also like the idea of having a Women's Hall of Fame located near the
state capitol where stops at both Halls of Fame could be incorporated into
one trip (the Senate, inadvertently, serving as the Men's Hall of Fame) . Our
young people would surely benefit.
As I see it, a Women's Hall of Fame offers children heroines in a world
where heroes are the focus of T.V. , literature, and educational materials.
Heroes and heroines are important because they give children confidence in
their own power to do things for themselves, to be something special , maybe
even to be different. Such a Hall of Fame will offer encouragement that girls
as well as boys can do wonderful things.
dgsn PEER Honorary co-chairs Members Betty Davis Jo Jacobs Florine McCoy Donald Riegle Delia Vorhauer
sory Board Martha Griffiths Richard Barron Don Elliott Odessa Kamer Georgia McGhee Mary Robinson Mary Jo Walsh .
Erma Henderson Mary Brown Marcia Federbush Carl Levin Virginia O'Toole Harriet Rotter Lawrence Washington
Maryann Mahaffey Dorothy Brush Nan Frost-Welmers Henry Linne Robin Owens Rita Scott Phyllis Welling
Helen Milliken Patricia Hill Burnett Keith Geiger Mary Low Sarah Goddard Power Mary Soper Patricia Widmayer
Wilbur Cohen Annemarie Hayes William Marshall Margaret Ann Riecker Victoria Toensing Bernard Winograd
Charlotte Copp Patricia Houseman Olivia Maynard
EF Muriel FoxiPresident Catherine EastlSecretary NLDEF Roberta Fox Arlie Scott John Vanderstar
ors Gene BoyerlVice President Mary Lynn MyerslTreasurer Board of Betty Friedan William Sharwell Lenore Weitzman
Sandra JenkinslVice President Sylvia RobertslGeneral Counsel Directors Judv Goldsmith Eleanor Smeal
2.
Research shows that as girls grow older they lose their power to see
themselves as real achievers and people with strong personal power. The
effect of such a Hall of Fame would mot be to put one sex above the other,
but to help give each person a realistic perspective of their heritage and
the best feelings possible of personal self worth.
While I see many hurdles ahead, particularly in developing permanent
funding, I would be happy to serve on an advisory board for this important
endeavor.
Sincerely, '
Elizab th H. Giese
State Director
Project on Equal Education Rights
STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
BARBARA ROBERTS MASON
President
NORMAN OTTO STOCKMEYER, SR.
Vice President
DR. GUMECINDO SALAS
EUGENE T. PASLOV Seeretary
October 5, 1979 BARBARA DUMOUCHELLE
Interim Superintendent Treasurer
of Public Instruction JOHN WATANEN, JR.
NASBE Delegate
SILVERENIA Q. KANOYTON
ANNETTA MILLER
DR. EDMUND F. VANDET7E
Governor
WILLIA M G. MILLIKEN
Ex-Officio
Dr. Gladys M. Beckwith, President
Michigan Rinen's Studies Association, Inc.
428 South Jenison Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48915
Dear Gladys:
What an enthusiastic project MWSA is undertaking in the establishment of
a Michigan Women's Hall of Fame and Center! I just finished reading your
communication, and I personally support the Association's efforts to
establish a centrally located facility to recognize the contributions
of Michigan's women. The likely benefits are several.
In response to your specific questions, I would personally lend support
to the concept and would forward a letter of support from the Office for
Sex Equity, Michigan Department of Education, at the appropriate time.
Our staff would also be willing to review the draft of the proposal before
it is formally submitted for funding to private and public foundations,
and to offer constructive comments before the final proposal is prepared.
Obviously, in a project of this scope, there are several components of the
proposal which have yet to be defined and developed by MWSA sub-committees..
It has been my experience that these "unanswered questions" must be thor-
oughly addressed before seeking funding. As you well know, the chance of
receiving funding is directly linked to the degree to which the requestors
have considered several approaches, rejected weak alternatives, and
presented the best approach to meeting the goal of the project.
Best wishes for a successful planning phase of the project. It's a most
worthwhile effort.
Sincerely,
O
Jo cobs, Coordinator
Office for Sex Equity in Education
School and Community Affairs
MICHIGNAI
THE
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STATE Equality, Equity and Excellence for Children, Youth and Adults
STATE OF MICHIGAN
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WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
309 N. WASHINGTON, BOX 30015, LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909
C. PATRICK BABCOCK, Directo-
October 1, 1979
Gladys M. Beckwith, Ph.D.
President
Michigan Women's Studies Association, Inc .
428 S. Jenison Ave.
Lansing, MI 48915
Dear Gladys:
How exciting your September 24, 1979, letter was. To have a
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame and Center would be a wonderful
thing. There have been so many women from Michigan who have
made outstanding contributions that should be shared with svery-
one. Anything the Office of Women and Work can do to help,
let us know.
The Michigan Department of State - Michigan History Division, has
published a Bibliography of Sources Relating to Women, and they
have many marvelous historical photographs as well as a collection
of unpublished mate--^ial concerning Michigan women that might be of
interest to the Women's Studies Association. I am sure that if
the state archives has material, there are many other sources
of here to fore unknown or unavailable documents on Michigan women.
To be able to gather them in one place might be an added use to
the Center.
There certainly is a need for a meeting place where medium sized
groups-- such as boards of directors or state-wide committees can
meet. I can think of a dozen uses for the building.
Let me know how OWW can help.
Sincerely,
Hilda Patricia Curran, Director
Office of Women and Work
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DEPARTMENTOF EDUCATION STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION SERVICE BARBARA ROBERTS MASON
President
Box 30W9, Lansing, Michigan 48909 NORMAN OTTO STOCKMEYER, SR.
JOHN W.PORTER Vice President
Superintendent of DR. GUMECINDO SALAS
Secretary
Public Instruction BARBARA DUMOUCHELLE
Treasurer
JOHN WATANEN,JR.
NASBE Delegate
October 1, 1979 SILVERENIA Q. KANOYTON
ANNETTA MILLER
DR. EDMUND F. VANDETTE
Governor
WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN
Ex-O)/Iclo
Dr. Gladys Beckwith
president, Michigan Women's
Studies Association
428 S. Jenison
Lansing, Michigan 48915
Dear Dr. Beckwith:
I am pleased to see that the Michigan Women's Studies Association is
continuing its interest in establishing a Michigan Women's Hall of
Fame. The site proposed for its location (213 [-!_Main Street, Lansing)
would be an excellent location for a resource and conference center.
We need a centrally located conference center in Lansing.
Our office for Sex Equity in Vocational education was created by the
Vocational Amendments of. 1976. This law (T'.L. 94-482) requires voca-
tional education programs to eliminate sex bias, sex stereotyping and
sex discrimination. Since this is not a problem unique to vocational
education or even to education in general we need the assistance of
associations such as yours in providing; educators, students, parents
and interested community members with resources that will aid in the
elimination of sexism wherever manifested.
I have a particular instance which demonstrates the need for the kind
of resource center proposed. Several local. school districts are being
funded to develop recruitment models, i.e. , materials and procedures
for helping young people expand their career options beyond the limita-
tions automatically imposed by sex role stereotyping. Several_ of these-
districts intend to utilize curriculum units wichin English classes to
disseminate awareness and encouragement towards the expansion of career
plans. Teachers involved in these projects have been looking to me
for titles of books, both fiction and nonfiction, that would serve their
purpose. They also need information about women's contributions to the
development of this state and to the Labor Movement. T wish there were
already a Hall of Fame and Reneral. resource center to refer them to.
We look forward to the time when we have access to a resource center
and a Michigan Women's Hall of Fame for .it will greatly assist society's
efforts (and its legal mandate) to eliminate sex bias from education.
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Meanwhile, we appreciate the services and leadership provided by the
Michigan Women's Association.
Please keep me advised of your progress in bringing about this much
needed center for information about Michigan Women and non sexist
educational resources.
Sincerely, ,7
Dr. Sara Ann Lincoln
Sex Equity Coordinator
Office for Occupational. Opportunity
THE STATE JOURNAL
EdItorimal- ,Pa.
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Founded 1853 Lansing,Michigan 9 Thurs.,Aug. 30, 1979
Our Opinion
r revisited
aptist ente
' City Councilman James Blair raised a legitimate known as the Cooley Home. He said the city has
point at Monday night's council meeting about any very few such buildings and sites left and that every
Hasty demolition of the Baptist Convention Center effort should be made to preserve those which still
property,and it should get thorough study. exist.
The historic home, at 213 W. Main Street, was Blair has a point, and we find interest in the sug-
turned over to the city last year in a voter-approved gestion of Councilwoman Lucile Belen that thought
land swap deal with Oldsmobile, and there was at be given to sett a - ofit corporation to
least a verbal understanding thdn that the structure develop the site at issue as a small museum.
would be used as a domestic assault center. That
meant bringing it up to city building and safety We are puzzled, too, by the mayor's assertion
codes, however, and negotiations on that were that the building has deteriorated to a condition vir-
started last fall. tually beyond repair, remembering that as late as
last December the council was going full steam
The idea started to falter when bids for the reno- ahead on plans to renovate and use the building as a
vation came in much_o than expected. City offi- domestic assault shelter. Either that's a heap of de-
vials said they did note that kind of money for terioration in a short time or someone didn't do their
the job, and sometime.later the Council Against'Do- homework earlier.
mestic Assault indicated;it was no longer interested
in the site. Blair blamed the mayor for letting the building
fall into disrepair. But Graves says the city building
The issue remained.there until recently when commissioner and the property manager recom-
14ayor Gerald Graves termed the building virtually mended a year ago that the center should be torn
beyond repair and recommended that it be demol- down. One wonders, were the mayor and the council
ished. He proposed that the cleared site be sold to looking at the same building?
the Economic Development Corporation for new de-
velopment. We believe the suggestions of Blair and Belen
ought to be gh given serious study. The site does have
That lit Blair's ttise and he charged the mayor considerable historic meaning for Lansing and some
with ignoring the desirability of preserving the his- reasonable effort should be made to find'a use for it
toric, nearly-80-year-old dwelling that was formerly before delivering it to the wrecking crews.
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0018t CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.NO. t57
066eA.ed by Reptesentati.vee�Ettiott, Montgomery, McCottough, Vaughn, Bnad.Cey,
Forbes, Raymond W. Hood, FeAguson, TAaxleA, McNeely, Marked, Brodhead, Crbm
and Huns.cng eft
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF TRIBUTE TO THE MICHIGAN WOMEN'S STUDIES ASSOCIATION.
WHEREAS, Women in Michigan as well as .in .the nation, have ,Long been .the
object o6 special didcr.iminati0n, .in emptoynent, .in educzLtion, and .in theiA.
da.ity tdves; and
WHEREAS, Women have reacted to such di.scAZn nation by actively .invotvikg ,
theeeetves .in ,the demoeratie political paocees .in an e66ort to secure to
themeetves theAA peAsonal rights .in a.tl m attets ketevant to theiA social and
economic well being; and
WHEREAS, The Michigan Leg.iatatlute has twxUtionatty responded to .The
vaAeoue appeats o6 women 6or equal and 6a.iA treatment in a.tt .important
regards; and
WHEREAS, TheAe has now been 6ormed .in Michigan an association o6 women
6aeutty members within the etate's several colleges and un.Cveuiti"es, knowA as
the Michugan Women's Studies Association, whose stated purpose .it is to
etimtlate an awaAeness and understanding o6 women in ,the AmeA.ican Society,
through development and .implementation o6 epecia.t courses and programs o6
study having this pwincipat object; and
WHEREAS, This )A the Ji ut such academic association in the nation, so
established and hay.fng such commendable purpose; now there6ore be .it
RESCLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (the Senate eons utA,ing), That
the Michigan Leg.cslatmue eXtend tits encouragement to the teade"hip and m&beAs
o6 the Michigan Women's Studies Association, and its continued best wishes
6o4 the success o6 this ohgan.izati.on, .in the achievement o6 its stated
objectives and purposes, now and .in the 6utuAe; and be it 6urtheA
RESOLVED, That copies o6 this )twat ti.on be tAah mi,tted to the Michigan
Women's Studies Association in testimony o6 the high regaAd held 6or that
organization by the Michigan Leg.cslatute.
Adopted by the House NovemhbeA 1, 1973
Adopted by the Senate November A, 1973
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CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Zl��SVTARV OF THE NATE a
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L A N S I N G , M I C H I G A N
THEO FULTON, CITY CLERK
LANSING, MICHIGAN
January 14, 1980
Honorable P1ayor and Members
of the Lansing City Council
City Hall
Lansi nq, P1i chi gan 48933
Gentlemen :
As of this 14th day, of January, 1980 I received one (1 ) bid in
my office from the Michigan Women '-s Studies Association, Inc.
for the lease of the City owned Baptist Convention Center Building
as per your resolution of October 22 , 1979:
Sincerely,
(Miss)_ `fheo Fulton
City Clerk
REFERRED TO MAYOR, COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND SAFETY AND COMMITTEE ON
WAYS AND 11EANS.
Proposal, fox Tease
of
BAPTIST CONVENTION HOME
213 .West Main Street
City of Lansing
Submitted BY:
Michigan Women ' s Studies Association, Inc.
428 South Jenison Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48915
Submitted To :
City of Lansing - Lansing City Council
C/O City Clerk
Ninth Floor - City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
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January 14, 1980
13_: COMMITTEF ON PU
PROPERTIES AND %•1FF.TY
R•_soived by the City Council of the City
of Lansing::
Whereas. the Mayor recommended that
,h,r City Council authorize demolition of the
Cite-owned Baptist Convention Center -
hvilding due to deterioration and lack of
,uten rs tial buye of the pt'operty. and
`:vherens, the City has received two pro-
I,o=.ale rcbarding thi 1WOMrty subsequent
to th.• Mayor's rern.'nttneodation. and _
V,,'herc-:, , der:u,litim" of tp:e structure is
r.o lone:er the City', 1; alternative;
Now, Therernr,, I It Resolved by the
City Cuun:"il expenditures are
irn ekry autho,i>:;_d 1r tni the Baptist Con-
vention Center ace.ouot. No. 101-936-065-
71, to repair, make safe and secure the
huildin_.::. including repair or replacement - -
t_.ting system and'the roof; and
l;e It Further Resolved, utility costs of
=hcli he t,',kl from an account
r,,i be created !',:r this ,,rose in the Prop-
-rty Manag'l-nt Tlivirion, with funds to -
I•, transferred 1'ra-n, Lilo lt_:ptist C.nnvention -
(tenter nccaur.,; :,nd
Be It Fu:thor Resolved, the City will
_ c<u g t,idcr all t,ronor,als for s.i.le or lease of
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buildin sul;mitted to the City Clerk
1, r,:00 p.m.. Monday, November 19, 1979:
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Be' It FUL111"t• Res0lved, the City Clerk
is bevel,>" ..,:.quested to transmit all such
01•011rsals to the Council under a single
,-mrnunication for tho ;menda of the regu-
I.u` Cuuncil meetinir. of November 19, 1979.
Ito COUNCILMAN BAKER--
{!t;n- �h� rr:at,lutimt be amended as fol-
fi. li 7'innlly Resolved, that the City
r`;:::r,cil intends and directs that only pro-
. ,-•il: cFtich .vill I, j) the use of the land
:,nd buiNi lv in the Public domain and
I."—il!1hit f n. use by the public will-. be
1—.r101.1„11 by"the City Council.
u Adow—I liY the following vote:
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Y,iu Councilmen Baker, Belen• Blair,
McK:rne--6.
:Joys: Councilmen Adado, Brcok_e, Gun
I'.•- COUNCILMAN BAKER--
t.hc Eith and 7th t,:u•a,•r;tphs the
,4,t, 1,- eL•an ed to read a4 follows: the
❑d Monday in Janu:u•Y. 1980.
Tin t•esolutioo as amrntle,i was adopted
. li,r fallowing vote:
Councilmen Adado, Baker, Belen,
,i:,';(400)Ir, Hull, Mc Kane---S.
.v Councilman Brcukt- -1.