Jane Muthiru

MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD 11TH MAY 2014 Present 1. Rev. Samuel Githaiga-Vicar 2. Peter Thande-Chairman 3. William Kimani-Ag. Secretary 4. Jackson Njuki 5. Jane Muriithi 6. Eng. Silas Njeru 7. Eng. Ephantus Gathongo 8. Eng. Nicholas Mwai 9. Florence Mwangi 10. Peter Kamwatti 11. Samuel Gitau 12. John Wachira Mwangi 13. Dr. Joseph Kangangi 14. Eng. Elephas K. Gikungi 15. Harold Shakke Apologies 1. Lydia Njoroge 2. Christopher Njoroge Agenda 1. Fundraising 2. Teens ground 3. Level and Fencing 4. Planning 5. Audio Visual System 6. Air Circulation 7. AOB The meeting was opened with a word of prayer by Florence Mwangi at 12.00 Noon. The chairman welcomed the committee members for the first meeting of year 2014. He congratulated the new members and encouraged them to experience the joy of serving. Min 1/5/2015: Vote of thanks The chairman gave thanks to the members for their participation in the previous year culminating in the consecration of the church on 30th June 2013. He called on them to maintain the momentum during the current year in order to achieve the projected activities. Min 2/5/2014: Matters Arising from the previous meeting The minutes were read by the secretary and proposed and seconded by Eng. Kangangi and Rev. Githaiga respectively. The issues noted in the minutes were covered by the days agenda and members agreed to move to the agenda. Min 3: Teens Ground It was reported that the Teens ground was getting muddy due to rains and needed to be attended to. On short term basis members agreed to apply murram and ballast on raised ground to address the discomfort. It was also agreed that fencing of the plot be done using barbed wire and chain link complete with a gate. The long term plan for the plot is to provide for parking on the ground floor and relocate the church and other activities on the 1st and 2nd floor. In the meantime a sub-committee of the technical committee was set-up to advice the Architect of our requirements. The chairman of the development will call for the meeting of the sub-committee. Min 4/5/2014: Audio Visual Mr. Kimani advised that during a demonstration by Jumbo Chem it was noted that echo was audible and could only be addressed after a sound engineer gave recommendations on the suitable equipment. Due to the urgency of the issue of communication in the sanctuary the vicar presented a quotation of Kshs 177,000/- for purchase of several equipment which was approved by the committee. A sub-committee was formed to address audio visual as we await development funds in the course of the year. Members: 1. Davis Njeru 2. Chris Njoroge 3. Eng. Kangangi 4. Eng. Francis 5. William Kimani Min 5/5/2014: Air Circulation The chairman reported that he had received complaints about some areas in the church which were stuffy. Members agreed that Domes at the balcony should be opened and widows on the lower sanctuary fitted with louvers. Min 6/5/2014: Fundraising Vicar confirmed that the fundraising will be held during the first week of November 2014. The target of this fundraising is Kshs. 15 million to finance purchase of a plot was expensive and the matter was left open for any other option available. The vicar however advised that the plot should be easily accessible to serve the purpose. Muirigo church has started preparing to raise Kshs. 1.5 million from the five clusters. The modalities of raising Kshs. 15 million was discussed at length and members agreed to challenge themselves as families to raise Kshs. 100,000/= per family for at least 100 families. This noted result in raising Kshs. 10 million. However it was noted that the families could be raised to 200 to raise Kshs 50,000/- per family. Vicar gave a practical example of a small church where Kshs. 11 million was raised in one harambee using the same method and encouraged members to give it a try. The following strategies were agreed:- 1. Name of the ClusterAmount (Kshs) Bull100,000/- Goat50,000/- Turtle Dove30,000/- 2. External guests to be sourced. 3. Sale of Muirigo plots to continue. 4. Congregation to be free to contribute what they can afford despite the clusters. 5. A motivational speaker to sensitize the congregation 6. Vicar to commence marketing the strategy Pledges from the following members were noted: Bull 1. Rev. Samuel Githaiga 2. Eng. Kangangi 3. Peter Thande 4. Jackson Njuki 5. William Kimani 6. Eng. Gathongo Min 7/5/2014: AOB 1. Fire fighting Staff to be trained by a Fire Marshal and drills conducted regularly. Fire extinguishers to be made accessible. 2. Exit areas Two additional exit routes to be introduced at the perimeter wall. Main entrances to the sanctuary to be made to open wide to address congestion. There being no other business the meeting closed at 3pm by a prayer from vicar. Signed: Chairman………………………………………….Date……………………………………… Secretary…………………………………………..Date………………………………………