Minutes of the Meetings -- October 21, 2001

Members Present:    Rev. David Ridge                 (DR)

                                    Patrick Sanders                    (PS)

                                    David Cowles                        (DC)

                                    Brian Robertson                    (BR)                                                            

1.           Opening Prayer – DR

2.           Check-in - all

3.           Review Minutes of last Board Meeting – BR

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

4.           DC presented the Treasurer’s Report.  We are (2) months behind in salaries to DR and Linda Ridge.  Motion to approve report by PS, second by BR.

5.           BR presented updates on the Improv Night fundraiser and upcoming fundraising efforts.  The Improv Night netted approximately $750.00 for the building fund.  BR has started groundwork on a spring or summer golf tournament.  We have decided not to hold a teen sleepover, mainly for logistic and liability reasons, but are planning to hold a pancake breakfast (timing to be discussed later).  Later this fall we will kick off the matching funds program for the building fund as well.  PS and BR will design some prototypes for the building fund tracking poster to present to the Board at the next meeting.

6.           October 28^th is set for completing the partially-built Sunday school wall.  This will happen after church and the potluck.

7.            We discussed the concerns of methods to retain new people once they have come to church a few times, as well as to bring back some people who have not returned.  The discussion centered around the things we each felt drew us to stay at LWU, and each of us was drawn to a different aspect and for different reasons.  DR will not employ a “formula” for his sermons, preferring to let Spirit continue to guide him each week.  We will announce the formation of a team and pass a sign-up sheet for greeters to welcome people upon arrival.  Board members will not be signed up, but rather be back-up for unfilled weeks.  This will encourage participation of more congregants.

8.           Due to the overwhelming response to the September 11 relief funds, and the negative impact on local charities’ recent contributions, the local tithes for July and August were not donated to the Clear Channel Communications National Disaster Relief fund.  July, August and September local tithes were given to Fish, Inc. in Broomfield (suggested by Anne Brisnehan).  The Unity recipient for September is Loveland Unity.  Motion to approve by DR, second by AB.

9.           Motion to adjourn by PS, second by DR at 2:10 p.m.