Minutes of the Meetings -- September 16, 2001

Members Present:    Rev. David Ridge                 (DR)

                                    Patrick Sanders                    (PS)

                                    David Cowles                        (DC)

                                    Jo Dee Robertson                 (JR)

                                    Brian Robertson                    (BR)

                                    Anne Brisnehan                     (AB)

1.                  Opening Prayer – DR

2.                  Review Minutes of last Board Meeting – AB

The minutes were read as submitted.  Motion to accept the minutes by DC, second by JR.

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

4.                  JR presented updates on the Improv Night fundraiser.  Budget of $762.00 was presented based on 100 people attending.  DR added an additional$75.00 for the printing of posters, tickets and mailings, as well as for stamps.  There will be 84 tickets available for sale.  Sponsor tickets will be available for people who cannot attend the event, but wish to support it.  The improv group “On the Spot” will be providing entertainment.  The group consists of four performers. DR suggested setting up microphones on stage for the performers.  Catering for the event will be provided by La Russa’s restaurant.  DR is checking with Boulder Unity about borrowing tables.  PS will provide a truck for transporting the tables to and from LWU.  JR suggested sending an email to congregation, to be forwarded to friends and family about the fundraiser.  JR will talk with newspapers in the coming week regarding press releases.  DR suggested a goal of $2000 for the fundraiser (beyond the budget).  PS is in charge of making a poster that will display the progress of fundraiser.  There will be no door prizes provided at the event.

5.                  September 29^th was set as a tentative date for the building of the Sunday school wall.  PS will be getting advice from a friend regarding the construction plan.

6.                  PS suggested that the local tithes for July and August be donated to Clear Channel Communications, which has set up a National Disaster Relief fund.  Motion to approve by BR, second by DC.

The Unity recipient for August is USRS.  Motion to approve by DR, second by AB.

7.                  DR presented the availability of High Speed Internet Access with AT&T for $20 per month for the next 6 months.  Motion to approve by DR, second by BR.

8.       Motion to adjourn by JR, second by DC at 2:10 p.m.