Minutes of the Meetings -- November 17, 2005

Members Present:

Rev. David Ridge                  (DR)

David Cowles                       (DC)

Kay Johnsen                        (KJ)

Clarence Johnsen                 (CJ)

Patrick Sanders                    (PS)

Pam Denny                          (PD)

Checking in.

The meeting was called to order by PD at 6:32 p.m.

Opening prayer by DR.

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

Operating Statement & AUC Financial Report presented by DR: Motion to approve by PS, second by KJ. Motion passed.

Old Business

Rock Me on the Water

• Net proceeds for the concert were $2205.

• It was an unqualified success.

Raising More Money System Implementation

• The Church Development Foundation is another fundraising program to be considered.

• Another capital campaign model is the Enrichment Giving Program, used at Unity of Nashville, Tennessee.

• Anne Polich is looking at the Raising More Money materials.

• We need someone to spearhead a committee to evaluate Raising More Money and other programs that are available.

• Announcements and clip-boards can be used to find people who are interested in becoming more involved with the church: board, fund-raising committee, usher/greeter, refreshments, chaplaincy, prayer team, bookstore, etc. Signing up would not be a commitment, just an indication of interest.

New Business

Board Election

• The election date is December 11.   

• Announce the election at church and talk to people individually.

• Mention that we need the candidates before December 4 so that nominees can be announced.

• DC will make the announcement.

Newsletter

• DC will do the theme article (250/275 words)

• PD will write the letter from the Board (350/400 words)

• Articles are due on December 20.

Prayer Chaplaincy Implementation

• Linda Hance & DR have completed their training.

• They have an implementation plan and will begin to promote it this Sunday.

• First interviews will be prior to Dec. 8.

• The first class will be the weekend of January 6, 7 and 8. The second class will be February 3, 4 and 5. The single Saturday morning class will be the next Saturday (Feb. 11).

• Chaplaincy will require a significant commitment. Chaplains must be available for hospital and home visitation, before and after service care and wellness calling. Each will have approximately 20 families that they are responsible for.

Tithes

• Total tithe amount is $1250

• Tithe Recipients are Rainbow Bridge ($720) and SCUCA ($530).

Resurvey the Congregation

• Although the survey would provide valuable information, we will table the issue until the budget will allow it.

Upgrade AV Equipment

• We were discussing the response of the church to the outbreak of the bird flu

• Web presence would be enhanced by a 3 camera system. The cost of upgrading our AV equipment would be prohibitive at this time.

Fundraising Opportunity

• The next Adams County Fairground event will be the toy show in May.

Motion to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. by PD, second by DC. Motion passed.

The next meeting will be December 15.

Closing prayer PD.