Minutes of the Board Meeting of
1. Rev.
Pebbles Lindsay-Lucas called the meeting to order. She welcomed the assembly and offered an
opening prayer.
2. The DCIA Affirmation was
read.
3. The Minutes of the DCIA
Meeting of December 13 were approved.
4. Bill Youngblood,
Treasurer, reviewed the Finance Report for January. The report was accepted by the assembly.
5. All present introduced themselves. New
guests were welcomed:
April Joyner of
Interfaith Hospitality Network and her husband Paul Joyner;
Shelley Bowers-Roghelia, Director of Development of Urban Ministries of
Jessica Bracero, National Student Partnerships;
Adam Rust, Community
Reinvestment Association of NC;
Rev. Marie Tapp,
Maryann Patterson,
Victory in Christ Ministries.
6. Bill Youngblood
presented the proposed DCIA Budget for 2006.
He pointed out that the Budget is balanced, and does not call for a
transfer from surplus. He noted some
small changes to office expenses, and some decreases in Direct Services
Disbursements to supported agencies.
A question was raised
that DCIA should provide health insurance for its 2-person staff. David Winer advised
that both he and Priscilla already have satisfactory coverage; he appreciated
the concern. It is hoped that all member
Congregations assure that their employees have decent health care insurance.
The 2006 Budget was
approved and is enclosed.
7. Announcements:
a. Kaaren Johanson advised of a Workshop on Offering of Letters to
Congress to advocate hunger-fighting legislation. The Workshop is at St. Philip's Episcopal
Church on February 23,
b. Jim Wragge of
the Workforce Development Board [WDB] advised of a federal grant opportunity
for Faith-Based Organizations [FBO's] to work with
underserved populations. The WDB has a
Grant Team seeking information on what FBO's need to
serve these populations. If interested,
please email james.wragge@durhamnc.gov or call 560-4965 x247.
c. Rev. Mel Williams announced for Rev.
Joe Harvard, whose voice was lost at last night's Duke game, that on February
26 at
d. Mel also advised of the 14th
Annual Vigil Against Violence that will take place at
e. Lori Fernald Khamala advised that National Farm Worker Ministry is
holding a reflection on justice on Cesar Chavez day, March 31. Check the web site: www.nfwm.org
f. Jessica Bracero
advised that National Student Partnerships has in
g. Jenny Shafer advised that CROPWALK is
at
h Rev. Laurie Hays Coffman advised that
Dr. Mel White will be speaking at
8. Olive Joyner, Executive
Director of Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network, addressed the group. She related her journey of growing up in
rural
She hopes that the
faith community can be as receptive to diversity as the business sector. She takes to heart Romans 12:2 – "Be not
conformed to this world, but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind,
that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of
God."
IHN presently has 12
Host Congregations and 19 Supporting Congregations. Host Congregations typically host 3 families
for one week every 12 weeks, and provide snacks/lunch and a financial
pledge. Support Congregations help with
transportation, meals, and finances.
More than 90% of IHN clients are African-American. Olive wants to increase the number of
African-American churches participating, and gain more visibility in the
community.
9. Maryann Crea reviewed the Summer of Opportunity [SoO] project for youth that Youth Work Team 1 has been
developing. This is a six-week summer
program to develop interpersonal and workplace skills for 40 at-risk youths,
followed by a 46 week part-time work experience to reinforce and augment this
learning. A detailed handout was
provided.
The Team and the Executive
Committee propose that DCIA adopt this project as a main priority. The objective is to complete the planning
process and build partnerships with agencies serving youth, businesses,
congregations and other resources; hire a director; and raise adequate funds to
complete project development and begin operations in the summer of 2007. DCIA would provide $20,000.
Kristine Herzog advised
that the partnership of Pilgrim United UCC, Mt. Calvary UCC, Zion Temple UCC,
and First Congregational UCC are directing its offering for Ash Wednesday to
the SoO. This
is much appreciated.
The Board enthusiastically
adopted the proposed SoO project.
Maryann thanked the
following people who have been part of the lengthy project development process:
Chuck Byrd, Kenny Dalsheimer, Rudy Henkel, Bob Newlin, Marcia Owen and David Winer. Maryann is
much appreciated by all for her leadership.
Maryann passed out
sign-up sheets for SoO Teams: Marketing, Corporate
Sponsorship and Grants, Curriculum Development, Partners/Stakeholders, and
Congregational Support. PLEASE SIGN UP
for one of these teams.
10. Committee Reports.
a. Chuck Byrd, Chair of the Seed Money
Committee {SMC], advised that members of the SMC include Beverley Francis,
Triangle Community Foundation; Bill Lucas, Mt. Gilead Baptist Church; Imam
Matthew Ramadan, Operation Breakthrough and Masjid Ar-Razzaq; Anita Smith, First Chronicles Community Church;
Julia Webb-Bowden, Society of St. Andrew and Resurrection UMC; and David Winer. He noted that
April 15 is the deadline for applications for the Spring
cycle. A summary sheet was provided for
Congregations to post in newsletters.
b. Rev. Pebbles Lindsay-Lucas advised that
a Youth Discussion Group is being formed between St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
and
c. Nick McCoy, Coordinator for the
Interfaith Hurricane Task Force, advised that 130 families consisting of 330
individuals have been helped so far, and 40 Congregations have provided
assistance. Housing has been provided to
all families who need it. Winnie Breeden
advised that victims need to be better connected with mental health, and grief
support services.expanded. Pamela Broom, who was a volunteer, is now
employed by the Workforce Development Program to offer support for victims.
11. David Winer, Executive Director, suggested that in order for DCIA
to be successful in major new undertakings such as Summer of Opportunity and
Youth Discussion Groups, Congregations need to come up with more effective methods
to engage a broader segment of congregants in these opportunities.
12. Prayers for Those in
Need:
Charlie Walker, Bob Newlin's son-in-law who is a Marine
leaving for
Miners trapped in a
mine in
The
Villages in the Phillippines.
People
and Soldiers in
Wilhelmina Upchurch.
Carolyn Bridges.
12. Bishop Elroy Lewis
offered a Closing Prayer.
Minutes by: David Winer
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2006 BUDGET FOR DCIA
GENERAL FUND INCOME 2005
2006
Member Congregations $ 80,000 $ 82,200
Non-Member Congregations 1,000 1,000
Others (Grants, DSS,
R&R, Individuals) 6,500
Grants & Contracts 11,000
Individual Donations 500
Interest 500 750
88,000 95,450
Transfer from Operating
Funds 10,000
Total General Fund Income $ 98,000 $ 95,450
GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS
Support Services
Disbursements
Executive Director Salary $ 38,300 $ 39,335
Travel 900 900
Continuing Education 200 200
Secretary Salary 9,400 9,700
FICA 3,640 3,790
Office Expense 1,300 925
Postage 625 850
Telephone 600 600
President's Fund 100 100
Annual Dinner 200 200
Youth Work Teams 500
Public Relations 350 350
Subtotal Support Services $ 55,500 57,450
Direct Services
Disbursements
Seed Money for New
Initiatives $ 12,000 12,000
Housing for
Urban Ministries of
Interfaith Hospitality
Network 4,000 3,000
Genesis Home 6,000 5,000
Meals on Wheels 500 500
Elder Neighbor Program 1,000 1,000
Emergency Energy Fund 2,500
2,500
Subtotal Direct Services $ 42,500 $ 38,000
Total General Fund
Disbursements $ 98,000 $ 95,450