The meeting portion of the day was held at PAIKKA, a sustainable event venue in St. Paul. We had folks join us virtually and in person.  During the meeting, we shared several updates and announcements:

• Board elections: Consider applying! Elections will take place later this fall.
• Membership growth: We welcomed 31 new or renewing members since our last meeting. We recently updated our government/education membership levels to better align with population size.
• Program highlights: Fix-It Clinics, Minneapolis Parks Day Camp recap, swap events press release
• Reuse Minnesota online auction: Bidding closes August 14@7:30pm -- don't miss out!
• REUSE25: Registration is open! Attend the conference, take part in a behind-the-scenes community impact site visit, or get involved as a sponsor or exhibitor.

We were excited to spotlight two member organizations who are doing great work to foster reuse and sharing in their communities:

• Space by Space Organizing offers professional organizing services designed to bring clarity, functionality, and calm into every kind of space—from cluttered kitchens to entire homes, retail spaces, and even digital environments. Their team specializes in helping clients create order and flow in their surroundings, so that every space serves a purpose and supports a more peaceful way of living.
• Twin Cities Library of Things, is a 100% volunteer-run, member-supported community resource that allows people to borrow instead of buy. From tools and kitchen appliances to party supplies and camping gear, the library offers a growing collection of useful and fun items aimed at reducing waste, saving money, and cutting down on household clutter.

Our next gathering will be our annual meeting on November 17, from 10am-4pm.