January 2010 Session Meeting

• Approved contracting with the architect for plan documents of Lindsay Hall renovation;

• Approved the seeking of a credit line up to $500,000 for the renovation;
This is necessary to pay the costs of renovation when pledges are payable over three years; payment of this credit will come from payment of your pledges;

• Approved report that the Footsteps campaign is at 99.7% of goal and over 22% actually paid in;

• Reviewed the usual reports including financials which were approved;

• Challenged the committees to set goals for 2010 and define what we are to CELEBRATE in 2010

If you are interested in learning more about the Footsteps Campaign, please contact George Coburn or John Hicks.

2009 Session approves establishment of Food Pantry to be located at First Presbyterian Church

Friendship Food Pantry will begin operations at the end of June of this year.

• To be located in the basement of our building
• Initially will be open Mondays from 5-7 p.m. beginning June 29th. 
• Additional days and hours will be added depending on volunteer staffing and availability of food items
• Idaho Food Bank will be an initial community partner and be the primary food source supplier 
• Will be available to the Boise community at large
• All set up costs are to be supported by donations and volunteers  
• Pantry is not asking Session for set up costs or budget for operations

Friendship Food Pantry plans to be self-sustaining.

• Support of the congregation and community at large is needed in the form of food donations and volunteer support
• Seek grants from PCUSA and other sources to capitalize the endeavor
• Reach out to the greater community for donations and support
• Eventually, invite other Presbyterian Churches to participate in and support the program
• Initially stock non-perishable food items from Idaho Food Bank and other donations (dried and canned goods)
• Will consider stocking perishable food items when refrigeration can be obtained and items are able to be safely stored (milk, eggs, and meat)

More information to come in the following weeks.