Board Report - 1st Quarter 2011
Annual Meeting Notes
At our annual meeting on Mar 6th, the members present voted in the following men to the Board of Elders for two year terms:
- Gerald Fehr - first time
- Peter Lewis and Darcy Parkin - re-elected
Jeff Sales and Joseph Brule remain on for one more year to complete the balance of their terms.
Also approved at the annual meeting was an Operating Fund budget of $274,714 and a Capital Fund budget of $15,250. The following goals were also approved, based on percentages of offerings: 10% for Global Advance and 5% for Canadian Ministries.
Current Notes
At our March board meeting, the following required Board positions were set for 2011:
- Chair: Rev. Bob Keith
- Vice-chair: Jeff Sales
- Secretary: Peter Lewis
- Treasurer: Joseph Brule
- Members: Darcy Parkin and Gerald Fehr
Finances
By the last Sunday in March we had received $68,679 for the Operating Fund which is $9,745 below the budgeted amount. Being this far behind on budget is of real concern as it limits our ability to pay our staff or fund program expenditures. We need $22,893 per month to meet budget.
We rely solely on those who call Grand Centre Alliance their church home to support the ministry here. This means that if our support does not increase we will have scale back on what we intend to do and cut either salaries or programs or both.
Small Groups
The small groups/community groups have been set up and are starting in early April. We are trusting that these will draw us closer together as a body but that they will result in growth and greater involvement in both the church and in the community.
Community Events
Our major community event this quarter was hosting Watoto for the third time since 2008. A total of $2,335 was forwarded to Watoto through this event.