Fr. Mark Pavik, Doris Brandner (Chair), Samantha Smith (Secretary), Jan Parsons, Bob Schiltz, Sue Loeffler, John Kohlhaas, Paul Kujwalski
Next meeting:
Tuesday, November 15th at 6pm
I.Opening Prayer
Lead by Jan
II.Bathroom Remodel/Update Lighting
LED lighting has been installed
Women’s restroom renovation is almost complete and the total project should be completed on schedule
Bathroom remodel will be completed by 10/27
III.Finance Update
190 cards have been received back for continuous giving
3/4th of those who pledge have increased their giving for the next year
IV.Fall Festival
New fall festival planning is going well
Looking at ways to increase the funding as this is not a large money making endeavor but is used by St. Richard’s Church as a social gathering/networking/community building event
Possible increase in pricing on Christmas Store, Crafts and other areas for 2017
V.Cultural Dinner
Indian Cuisine is the next event this weekend
As of Sunday there were 47 people who bought tickets
VI.Committee Update
Worship Committee didn’t meet
Facilities-Met this week and discussed the LED lighting and a 70% savings in electricity with this change, all but the spotlights are dimmable
Bathroom remodel-on schedule and the tile rep is working to finish up and then the rest of the rooms will be completed, lights are in but waiting on fire inspector to come in and approve and then then panels can be put in
Parishioner volunteered to come in and cut down some trees on the property like the rotting apple trees and will come in next year to grind the stumps
VII.Miscellaneous Topics
Question on funding for Loaves and Fishes by Paul K on behalf of a parishioner-how is it paid for as there is an account at Sam’s Club and is paid by the parish and also receive food from the food bank