Committees for the Building Program

Strategic Planning Committee (SPC)

Membership: Five Tenure: December 2003 through May 2004; annual review

· Assess the program needs for the next five years.

· Develop database on membership, worship attendance, religious education enrollment and attendance, pledge units, and other data.

· Prepare a membership development plan for the recruitment and integration of new members and the retention of existing members.

· Prepare draft forecasts of expenses and revenues for five-year period.

· Coordinate draft plan with the committees and the staff of the church.

· Present strategic operating plan to the Board for approval.

· Maintain the strategic plan by updating annually.

Building Expansion Committee (BAC)

Membership: Five Tenure: April through May 2004

· Gather data on potential building projects and other capital investments from members, committees and the staff and the strategic plan

· Hold open meetings to gather additional ideas to validate findings.

· Prepare Program Statement to be adopted by congregation and serve as basis for the work of the architect.

· Recommend architect to Board to develop preliminary plans and cost estimates.

Building Design Committee (BDC)

Membership: Five Tenure: May through October 2004

· Work with architect to develop preliminary drawings and cost estimates for the Program Statement.

· Involve congregation in reviewing design alternatives.

Capital Campaign Steering Committee (CCSC)

Membership: Six Tenure: May 2004 through February 2005

· Develop publicity and education plan.

· Select persons to be interviewed for the feasibility study.

· Develop brochures for campaign.

· Plan Kickoff Event.

· Organize face-to-face canvass.

· Establish record keeping and billing system for CFD pledges.

Building Committee (BC)

Membership: Five Tenure: March 2005 to completion

· Work with architect on final plans and construction drawings.

· Evaluate and recommend contractor(s) to the Board.

· Develop phasing for the building project, if necessary.

· Oversee the construction.

NOTES:

1. For purposes of continuity, it is a good idea to have at least one member of the Building Design Committee serve on the Building Committee.

2. Members should be selected with several factors in mind:

· Representation from major groups in the Church.

· Persons recognized as leaders in the congregation.

· Special skills needed on the committee.

· To the extent possible, a balance on males and females, long term and newer members, and similar factors.

David L. Rickard

UUA Congregational Fundraising Consultant

November 26, 2003