Off to a good start! That’s my short response to the question of “how’re we doing so far, financially?” When I look at our most recent Treasurer’s Report, I see pledges coming in at close to 27% of our year’s budget (some folks pay their pledge in an up-front lump sum, so this is pretty much usual), and expenses tracking along as we would expect them to. No surprises there. There’s that other pledge line, the one where some members were able to add to their initial commitment to help us get to where we needed to be. That’s running a bit behind – I take that as a reminder, and offer the same to you if you are among those who made a supplemental pledge. That’s about it for now – we’re starting the year well in terms of the operating budget (and keeping our fingers crossed that the Publix parking lot lease will be finalized soon). Maureen Killoran, Chair Board of Business