Minutes of the Meetings -- December 8, 2002

Members Present:    Rev. David Ridge                         (DR)

                                    David Cowles                               (DC)

                                    Kay Johnsen                                 (KJ)

                                    Clarence Johnsen                        (CJ)

                                    Patrick Sanders                           (PS)

                                    Pam Denny                                   (PD)

 1.      DR called meeting to order at 12:50 p.m. with the Opening Prayer.

2.      Review of minutes of last Board meeting by KJ:  Since the minutes had been reviewed by e-mail, we decided to forego reading them aloud.  DR will find out if this practice will be acceptable in the future.  Motion to accept the minutes by PD, second by PS.

3.      Treasurer’s Report:  The treasurer’s report is not yet ready.  We will review it on-line when it has been prepared.  Motion by PD, second by DC.

4.      Update on Bi-Monthly newsletter: Deborah Byrne will edit the January/February newsletter to be published December 30.  The deadline is December 15^th.  Articles will include: Teddy Bear Sunday by Pam Denny, Teen Group by Mark Pelt, continuation of visioning talk by Patrick Sanders, Sunday School, an article and letter by David Ridge.

5.      Project Coordinator – Night at the Improv.:  Michael Marshall will coordinate.  PS will contact Michael, Pam and Brian for the initial meeting.  Chris might do magic again.

6.      Update on Sunday School volunteer reference checking: Board members must fill out the application and go through the reference checking process first then we will do it with the staff.

7.      Tithe candidates for November: The tithe for December (based upon November activity) is $556 (total revenue, less that drawn from savings, less $60 for the "cash flow" for the Rucker fund-raiser). That revenue is to be split $333.60 for Broomfield FISH and $222.40 for Silent Unity.

8.      Discussion of Mark’s approach to teen group.

9.      Reconsideration of roles in Board: The election was held during the service.  David Cowles and Mark Pelt were candidates.  DC was elected.  Roles will be as follows: PD – fund raising, DC administration, KJ – outreach, PS – marketing.

10.  Task list for the development of next year’s plan (to be completed before/during January meeting): E-mail ideas for what we want the church to embrace next year.

11.  Should we establish a standing nominating committee?:  Motion to establish the committee by DR, second by DC.  PD and DC will serve on the committee.

12.  Discuss the training needs of the Board – possible weekend retreat: Motion to schedule a retreat by DR, second by KJ.  We will consider the fourth weekend in April or the first weekend in May.

13.  Undergo reference check for board members in December: It will take place either this week or next.

Motion to adjourn at 2:05 p.m. The next meeting will be January 19^th.