Minutes of the Meetings -- June 15, 2006
Members Present:
Rev. David Ridge (DR) present
Kay Johnsen (KJ) present
Clarence Johnsen (CJ)
Patrick Sanders (PS)
Pam Denny (PD)
Jeff Graef (JG) present
Checking in.
The initial agenda was not printed but was distributed by email. Agenda items include tithing, the facilities, and fund raising ideas.
The meeting was called to order by KJ at 6:49 p.m.
Opening prayer by DR.
Review of minutes of the last Board Meeting by JG. Motion to approve as amended by DR, second by KJ . Motion passed. JG agreed to make the revisions and additions.
Operating Statement & AUC Financial Report presented by DR. Average attendance of 63 with average receipts of $1,833. We will have some additional salaries for April and May that were not paid. A previous person in the position had tithed back the salary to the church. The amount will be around $150 to $200 per month. For unusual and extraordinary expenses: Funds were provided Heaven on Earth for use of the film Consciousness of the Christ. $25 contribution to Jelsie Robertson’s trip to Europe. A minister’s luncheon. Staff training for Five Gifts Program for DR and $176 for Youth Ed training for a total of $731. We are saving $50 every two weeks by reducing the number of outside musical performers. There was an error in the report in misc. office expenses that will be corrected. Motion to approve by KJ, second by JG. Motion passed.
Bo and Josh Lozoff concert PR. JG updated the media list provided by DR and Cara Cantarella. He added additional media outlets and radio stations and added some addresses and email addresses. He prepared a press release and emailed copies to print media outlets and radio stations. DR faxed one press release. JG posted on a few Internet sites. He checked with a couple of people to see if these sites are effective but no conclusive information was available. Carol Gamble was willing to take over the PR for the next concert. JG emailed the PR information to her.
There was discussion of how to coordinate the PR on various events with the committee. A check-in approach was suggested and agreed upon informally.
DR noted that the brochure group had some differences in approach. DR will pick up the brochure question. DR will check with Carol Gifford on progress on the concert and on future events.
A Celia concert is coming up on July 14th.
No apparent progress on the directory.
Credit card acceptance with Sams Club. We can use other equipment than theirs. They provided the name of equipment for ~$200. Their processing appears to be the best deal: $19 per month, and 1.9% per transaction with a minimum of $19 plus a per transacton fee of $0.27. 2.39% if you do not have the credit card in hand (phone purchases). DR will see if he can find the lower cost terminals.
Outreach
Yellow Ribbon (Walk for life suicide prevention program) run is in September.
Newsletter
We are producing the newsletter. David Cowles has prepared an article. We will need a letter from the board and an article related to the theme. (Theme not determined yet).
Tithing. DR has felt that we have been remiss. The principle of tithing is for building the prosperity consciousness and the principle is that tithing comes off the top. This helps creates a consciousness of prosperity. Since last August we have been operating in a consciousness of lack. DR moved that we tithe off the top starting with this month’s tithe. The current amount in arrears is $9,879 (including this month). It was seconded by KJ. The motion passed.
Facilities. When we engaged the space we took out a one-year lease with a one year option with prices of $8.50 to $9.50 per square foot respectively. They have $14,000 in earnest money. August, we will need to make a decision (for December 1st lease). We are waiting to hear what the rental amount is for next year and the term of the lease. The square foot rate for the shopping center was $13.50 per square foot.
Kay presented fund raising suggestions made by congregants. As alternatives to a garage sale. There are possible donations of higher value items that could receive a higher value. The possibility of ebay sales. Is there someone who does ebay sales in the congregation and would they be willing to do this? An auction as a fun event. Can combine an auction with a dinner or other event.
Volunteers to work in the bookstore. Book ordering form on Sunday with a date to place your order. Featured book with a person recommending the book.
Tithe recipients and amounts are Rainbow Bridge $440 and SCUCA (South Central Unity Churches Association) $294 for a total of $734. We have accrued 9 months of tithes that have not been paid.
KJ made a motion to adjourn and JG seconded it. All approved. A prayer concluded the meeting.