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° integrating prospect information data into the new computer-based system;
° initiating intensive visitations, cultivation and solicitation of foundations and corporations;
° developing a major outreach and solicitation program through advertising, and expanding the public relations and special events program to stimulate private sector giving;
° expanding the direct mail/membership program; and
° developing a broad range of written and audiovisual communications materials.

SCHOLARS' RESIDENCE

A wide-range of possibilities continues to be explored to obtain affordable housing for students and professionals coming to Washington, D.C. for research and other purposes. Such housing is of keen interest to the Woodrow Wilson Center, National Gallery of Art and Library of Congress as well as to the Smithsonian and perhaps other research and educational organizations. Although continuing to investigate the possibility of creating a residence center, which would have the added value of providing a setting for intellectual sharing, other options are being considered by the four organizations. These include a relationship with a university or other organization which also has housing needs and the use of commercial spaces.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CENTER

As reported in the July Newsletter to the Regents, legislation authorizing the Administrative Service Center and allowing the use of rental funds to amortize the cost of the land and building over thirty-years is being considered by the Congress. Legislation was introduced in the House (H.R. 2758) on June 25 and in the Senate (S. 1682) on August 2. Hearings by the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds, House Committee on Public Works and Transportation, were held on April 25 and June 26. The hearing before the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials, Committee on House Administration, planned for July 30, will now take place sometime in September.

Developer proposals of land and construction expired in August. At that time each offeror within the competitive range was advised that the Institution had set-aside the solicitation pending Congressional authorization of the project. Upon receipt of Congressional authorization, the Smithsonian will again invite the offerors to revise, as necessary, and resubmit proposals. Other interested parties will be invited to submit offers. A closing time of 30-45 days will be established. All proposals will be evaluated and an award made based on Smithsonian-provided financing.