Minutes of the Meetings -- July 21, 2005

Members Present:

                                    Rev. David Ridge                  (DR)

                                    David Cowles                        (DC)

Kay Johnsen                          (KJ)

                                    Clarence Johnsen                 (CJ)

Patrick Sanders                    (PS)

Checking in.

The meeting was called to order by PS at 7:03 p.m.

Opening prayer by DR.

Motion to approve the agenda by KJ, second by DC.

Review of minutes of the last Board Meeting by KJ: Motion to approve as amended by DC, second by PS. Motion passed.

Operating Statement & Financial Report presented by DR: Motion to approve by CJ, second by DC. Motion passed.

Old Business

1. Cash Flow – discussed current cash flow issues/challenges of LWUC at length.

2. Michael Marshall has asked to announce at the church his Uriels investment program.  DR will prayerfully consider the request. 

New Business

1. Rev. Lawrence Palmer is the new SCUCA representative. The present Chairman of the Board is also supportive of pioneer ministries. DR will chair a task force to aid pioneer ministries and proposes that we double the frequency of our contributions to SCUCA and AUC because of increased support of pioneers.

2. Bread for the Journey is considering asking DR to be on their Board of Trustees. Linda Riley has asked for some time to discuss this at the next meeting.

3. Visioning exercise

4. Tithes - $600.00 to Unity Institute, $900.00 to Family Tree

Motion to adjourn by PS, second by KJ