Minutes of the Meetings -- April 21, 2002

Members Present:    Rev. David Ridge                  (DR)

                                    Brian Robertson                    (BR)

                                    David Cowles                        (DC)

                                    Kay Johnsen                          (KJ)

                                    Clarence Johnsen                 (CJ)

1.      DR called meeting to order at 12:30 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 DR, second by DC.

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

4.      Update on the Development Foundation by BR: DR had a phone conversation with Bill Kalahurka, the Managing Director of the Development Foundation.  Mr. Kalahurka’s feeling was that we are not yet ready for a capital campaign.  We must have a visioning process first.  The visioning material has already been sent to us.

5.      Board contribution for Bimonthly Newsletter and determination for this month’s author: A board member will contribute a letter to each newsletter.  The 125-to-150-word letter will not necessarily be on the same topic as the newsletter itself.  Motion to have PS contribute the first letter by DR, second by BR.  

6.      Update on Unity Circle Grant by DR: The grant will be split among the ministries that applied for it.  We will receive $8000.  60% will go to the building fund, 30% to marketing and 10% to tithing.

7.      Village Bank project by DR: We currently have $522.50 earmarked for a Village Bank.  DR will research available facilitating organizations.

8.      CJ will gather additional information on obtaining our sales tax license.

9.      Update on Vic Bank’s (landlord’s) building plans by DR: Vic plans to have other space by July 2003 when the current lease is up.  In the interim, our rent will be raised $50 a month.  He is looking for new space.  One possibility is a cinderblock building by Carabba’s and the muffler shop off of 92^nd and Old Wadsworth Blvd. 

10.  Nominations for Brian and Jo Dee’s replacement: Motion to invite Jan to fill the remaining 1½-year of term by DR, second by DC.

11.  Discussion of the continued renting of present facilities.  BR will check the rent at alternative locations before we renew our lease.  Motion by DR, second by BR.

12.  The expansion grant ends July 1.  Our budget is already accommodating the drop in income during that period.

13.  Volunteer program update by KJ: Light for Life needs volunteers to stuff envelopes, fold brochures and pin yellow ribbons to be distributed at their presentations.  The Daytime Women’s Group will work on these projects at their monthly meetings.

14.  Tithes for March: Broomfield Community Foundation - $342, Assoc. of Unity Churches - $228.

15.  Internet ministries: An improved video system would cost approximately $8000 if we purchase it used.  It would be a 3-camera, PC-based system with remote control.  There would be three views on the screen that would be edited in real time.  The purchase could be considered part of the building fund.  We will vote on this at the next meeting.

16.  Motion to adjourn by DR, second by DC.  The next board meeting will be May 26.