The UCC Church Building & Loan Fund conducted a capital campaign feasibility study from July 16th to July 29th. A feasibility study is a way of measuring how prepared an organization is to undertake a proposed fundraising campaign. Forty interviews were conducted by Rev. Sarah Jones of UCC’s Building and Loan Fund and each interview consisted of 25 questions that were used to assess support for the project. Rev. Jones presented an oral report of the feasibility study findings to the steering team and marketing & development committees on August 15th. From the representative cross section of LCC members interviewed, there is overall solid support for the Social Hall/Kitchen renovation project, along with some helpful suggestions to help refine the project plans. A more detailed written report of the feasibility study findings will be provided by August 31st to the committee.
Arcus Group Architects and Richardson Design continue to make good progress on the renovation designs. They are working with engineering, asbestos, kitchen, and furniture consultants to finalize the design and engineering drawings of the proposed changes to the social hall, kitchen, and West Clifton entrance. The drawings should be completed in September and will be used to provide an initial estimate of the project cost and inform final design choices. The final design will also be presented to the congregation this fall before sending to contractors for bid submission.
The next steering team meeting will be held on September 19th.