Minutes of the Meetings -- January 19, 2003

Members Present:    Rev. David Ridge                         (DR)

                                    David Cowles                               (DC)

                                    Kay Johnsen                                 (KJ)

                                    Clarence Johnsen                        (CJ)

                                    Patrick Sanders                           (PS)

                                    Pam Denny                                   (PD)

1.      DR called the meeting to order at 12:47 p.m. with the Opening Prayer.

2.      Review of minutes of last Board meeting by KJ: The minutes were read as submitted.  Motion to accept the minutes by CJ, second by PD.

3.      Treasurer’s Report presented by DC: Motion to approve report by KJ, second by PD.

4.      Update – Bi-Monthly newsletter – DR: Articles will be due by Friday January 23^rd.  We will strengthen our commitment to produce a bi-monthly newsletter.

5.      Update – Night at the Improv. – PD: Linda Ridge is making the decorations. We will borrow tables from Amici’s.  Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Chris will perform at 7:45 and the comedians at 8:30.  We will have 3 hours for set-up, beginning at 4 p.m.  A caterer will provide most of the food. We will purchase additional items at Costco and Sam’s the morning of the show.  Admission will be $30 per ticket or two for $50.  Tickets and posters will be available next week.

6.      Discuss LWU volunteer reference checking – CJ: Motion to put decision aside until next month and consult an attorney about the ramifications of taking that step.  Motion by PD, second by DR

7.      Determine local tithe candidates for January: Project Angel Heart ($303.09) and Unity of Avon ($202.06).

8.      Marketing Update – PS: Our newspaper ads have been costing $350 per month.  Val Pak coupons delivers to 10,000 homes for $270 per month.  We will buy Val Pak ads in four market areas to replace the newspaper ads.  Ads will run in each area for four months.  PS will check into the possibility of sharing the coupon with Amici’s.

9.      Ministry Plan Update – DR: We will postpone discussion until February and March.

10. Feedback from Board on Music Program:  There was general agreement that the band has enhanced services by raising the level of energy and excitement.

11. Update – Teen Program: Support is not currently adequate for the teen program.  Mark might withdraw.

12. Update – training needs of the Board – possible weekend retreat: There may be a Unity of Metro Area retreat.  The Unity churches in Texas are publishing a catalog of Classes.

13. Employment Contract Extension – David: Discussion will take place in February.

14. Motion to adjourn at 2:16 p.m. by PD, second by PS.  The next meeting will be February 16^th.