Minutes of the Meetings -- January 14, 2001

Members Present:    Rev. David Ridge         (DR)

                                    Patrick Sanders            (PS)

                                    Brian Robertson            (BR)

                                    David Cowles                (DC)

                                    Bill Gillard                       (BG)

                                    Terry Gillard                    (TG)

1. Reviewed Operating Statement.
2. Brief discussion on possible property building sites.
3. This led to discussion of the need for us to have a concerted growth plan in place.  Methods of achieving growth were discussed.
4. Marketing alternatives were discussed briefly.  Advertising alternatives were discussed:

• Which advertising alternative is the better -- McCloud and/or DEX directories?

• Small business-card sized hand out cards were proposed for each person in congregation to have to give to friends.

• Patrick will investigate and report findings.  Marketing budget will be assembled and presented at next meeting.

5. Officers elected:

President: Patrick Sanders

Vice President: Brian and JoDee Robertson

Secretary: Terry and Bill Gillard

Treasurer: David Cowles

Accepted areas of responsibilities: Primary / Secondary

Administration: David Cowles / Brian and JoDee Robertson

Marketing and Promotion: Patrick Sanders / Terry Gillard

Facilities and Fund-Raising: Brian and JoDee Robertson / Bill Gillard

Community Outreach Development: Terry Gillard / David Cowles

Education/Technology:  Rev. David Ridge

6. Minister has been working since the inception of the church without a salary.  Minister's proposed contract was discussed but no action taken.  The church's present revenue level was determined to just cover the expenses and the proposed minimal salary.  Additional expenditures were expected for the Director of Music position.  Approval of Minister's proposed contract will be an agenda item for the next meeting.  It was recommended that the hiring of Director of Music be postponed until revenue stream will definitely support it.