TO HIS BRANCHES BOARD OF DIRECTORS February 6, 2002
FORM E.F. YOUNG
SUBJECT MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 5, 2002 HIS
BRANCHES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
DIRECTORS PRESENT: W. MOREHOUSE, G. FADNER, A. GEYER, and E. YOUNG
NONVOTING DIRECTOR PRESENT: K. WEBB
DIRECTORS ABSENT: J. BOWMAN AND D. WILSON
GUESTS: S. MOREHOUSE; JAMES HARDEN, DIRECTOR OF CRISIS PREGNANCY SERVICES; L. ERB; AND DR. C. CHANG
The meeting opened with prayer.
Secretary's Report
The secretary’s report was received as written on a motion by G. Fadner and seconded by A. Geyer. The motion passed unanimously.
HSBC has signed a letter of commitment for the mortgage. The lawyers are working on this and it should take 45-60 days to consummate. They require a survey and the abstract. The abstract is missing at this time. On a motion by E. Young and seconded by G. Fadner that the bank account be transferred from Fleet Bank to HSBC and the Master Card from Advanta to HSBC. This passed unanimously.
A draft of the 2001 Financial Report and the January Financial Report were reviewed.
Missions Report
S. Morehouse reported that B. Timgrin received three large grants. They were $15,000.00 and $12,000 that are unrestricted. CBN donated $2,600.00 for equipment.
Grace Family Medicine
Dr. Morehouse reported that the medical practice is very busy. The practice is looking for a LPN or a certified medical assistant. They are advertising at churches and at a LPN school. The maintenance needs are being met.
This summer K. Webb will be away for six weeks. A substitute will be needed.
There is an apparent problem with the billing system. Dr. Chang is getting less income than was expected from the volume of patients she sees. This is being investigated. The intercessors will be asked to pray for this situation.
President’s Report
The Christian Physicians breakfast was well attended. The teachings for the Christian medical students are going well. The Christian Physician’s directory is being well received.
The Elim health program is going well. MCC will not participate in the Medical Missionary Program. Elim is trying to do it alone, but they are also talking to Roberts Wesleyan as well. Elim is considering setting up a separate organization to do this program. The reason for this is to keep the state from becoming involved in the Elim curriculum.
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) and Youth for Christ are considering renting space in the Arnett Boulevard facility. A discussion about rent is ongoing with CEF.
Roberts Wesleyan is still considering moving into the Arnett Boulevard facility. The Business Department received a grant for $5,000.00 for equipment. They are talking a local foundation about funding. The problem is timing. A grant request will be submitted to HUD in June. The answer will come in the fall. A contact with an organization of a regional grantmaker’s organization has been made.
A social worker with a MSW has been identified to supervise Roberts interns. Consideration is being given to have CPC and Grace Family Medicine share an intern. The intern will work 14-18 hours per week.
A request to sponsor a table at the Holmsten Pro Life Banquet was received. The cost is $50.00. A motion by A. Geyer and seconded by G. Fadner to be a sponsor passed unanimously. The banquet is in September.
GVSCDA Report
GVSCD has run into funding problems. A new district manager needs to be brought up to speed. They can’t get money out of the system to pay a staff person. They asked if the staff person can be paid through His Branches. A. Geyer will discuss this with their financial people.
Crisis Pregnancy
Services Report.
J. Harden is working to develop a policy and procedure manual. The medical aspects must be separated from other policies and procedures.
They are looking for a nurse practitioner to join their staff. Dr. Chang is going to California for ultrasound training February 20-24, 2002. J. Harden will go for medical administrator in June. Start up of the Medical Model is uncertain due to training requirements.
A task force from CPC and His Branches will meet in March to coordinate setting up the Medical Model.
The meeting ended with prayer.
The next meeting will be March 12, 2002 at 7:30 AM at 374 Wellington Avenue.