Operational Committee Meeting Minutes September 1, 2007

In Attendance:  Margarite Batease, Dawn Willard, Lucy Beverly and Yvonne Weston.

August 4^th minutes approved as read.

Topics Discussed:

1. Resolved. Completed research has shown it is best to keep the money market account with Bank of America. We do not have the minimum balance required to reap the benefits of higher interest rates and continuing our good record with B of A could help with possible future transactions.

2. Resolved. In examination of our efforts with outside marketing showing minimal results, we are redirecting our intention back to allowing Spirit to bring in new people through our daily lives. In updating the website, Margarite has reminded us even in “marketing” our aim is Service, not the marketing. Let Service guide our choices.

3. Resolved. With the completion of the DNA Wednesday night group, the center is re-opening it’s doors to new members with an introductory group on Wednesday September 12^th. Please pass on this opportunity.

4. A year has passed since the coming together of the committee and it has been an educational experience for us all. As is the nature of life, things have changed including the original premise - which was to learn and assist with the inner workings of running the center as a team, giving Margarite some personal time and be ready for the eventuality of her leaving. Time has showed us we need to redefine our focus to one of volunteering with time and skills instead of “taking over”. We will continue to meet for a monthly luncheon intending to flow more instead of planned agendas.

5. Looking at the accounts we were told that we need to do more funding raising as Donations had dropped this year. Margarite pointed out we cannot rely on the fees alone to cover the expenses of running the center.

With no other business, the meeting was adjourned.