Minutes of the Meetings -- August 18, 2005

Members Present:

                                    Rev. David Ridge                 (DR)

                                    David Cowles                       (DC)

                                    Clarence Johnsen                (CJ)

Pam Denny                           (PD)

Patrick Sanders                   (PS)

Checking in.

The meeting was called to order by PS at 7:10 pm

Linda Riley of Bread for the Journey (BFJ) addressed the board.  Linda’s remarks included the following:

• The background and purpose of BFJ
• The BFJ convention will be held September 23, 24, and 25, 2005, at Chataqua in Boulder
• LWUC’s scope and degree of involvement in BFJ was discussed.  What, if anything can LWUC do for BFJ in addition to tithing?

Opening prayer by DR

Review of minutes by CJ.  Changes/revisions were made.  Motion to approve the minutes, as revised, by DC, second by DR.  Motion passed.

Operating Statement and AUC/financial report presented by DR. 

• Some minor but noticeable increase in tithing was noted
• $10,400.00 from “angel” was received the first part of August.  Back payments were made with the funds, e.g., band, church rent, DR’s mortgage, etc.

 Motion to accept by PD, second by PS.  Motion passed.

Old Business

Investment situation update by DR.  More discussion re: LWUC cash flow. 

New Business

1)      discussion re: www.churchmarketingsucks.com. 

2)      Need for new congregation survey?  Probably, yes.  When?  Soon, but not right now.

3)      “Raising More Money” program was discussed.  There will be upcoming sessions on           9-15-05. 

4)      Renewal of lease on current LWUC facility.  Current lease expires 11-30-05.  DR moved to extend the lease, second by PD.  Motion passed.

Motion to adjourn by PD, second by PS.  Meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.

Next meeting will be on 9-15-05 at 6:30 p.m.