Minutes of the Meetings -- April 15, 2004

Members Present:     

                                    Rev. David Ridge                  (DR)

                                    David Cowles                        (DC)

Kay Johnsen                          (KJ)

                                    Clarence Johnsen                  (CJ)

                                    Patrick Sanders                     (PS)

                                    Pam Denny                            (PD)

Easing In:

PS called meeting to order at 7:51 p.m.

Opening Prayer by DR.

Check-in                                  

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

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

Old Business:

  1. Fund Raising by PD:

a.   There is a full roster of volunteers for Adams County

b.   The garage sale will be held June 4 & 5 at Alma Killeen’s house.

c.   We will discontinue King Soopers certificates.

d.   We will not pursue the possibility of volunteering at a bingo parlor.

e.   We will plan a talent/dinner show for the fall. PS will chair. PD will administer and CJ will be the minimal musical consultant.

  1. Congregation Survey by DR: The survey will be done during the service on April 18th. Additional surveys will be sent out to those who aren’t in attendance. It is the first time that Robert has agreed to assess people who aren’t there. They will receive a SASE to return the survey. Results will be skewed by those who care enough to send it back.
  2. Finding a new location:

a.   Our current location has a significant effect on youth education and Sunday school. The program is good and it should be growing.

b.   Would it be possible to install a door that would allow us to use part of the bridal shop?

c.   We will put a permanent sign in the dojo window so that our meeting place will be identifiable 24/7.

d.   Check pricing for new signs and banners.

e.   Get a drawing of our prospective church.

f.    PD will arrange for us to have bib aprons with our logo on them for volunteers at Adams County.

New Business:

  1. Association of Global New Thought Conference by DR: The convention will be held in     Palm Springs October 27 – 30. Total cost of attending is approximately $1200 per person. Membership in AGNT costs $30 for individuals and $200 for organizations. We would benefit by associating with other members and leaders to share creative ideas.
  2. Tithes to community and Unity groups for April: Tithe recipients are SCUCA ($316) and Family Tree ($474). The total amount of the tithe is $790 based on receipts of $7,900.

a.   We will follow our usual tithing schedule even though the tithe is unusually high this month.

b.   We need to refresh our awareness that tithes go to places that spiritually nourish us. We may want to periodically reevaluate the list.

c.   PS suggests that we bring up the subject to the congregation to see if there are organizations they value that they would like to have added to the list.

d.   Put thank you letters from organizations in the slides before the service.          

The next meeting will be held May 20, at David Ridge’s home.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm.