Subject: Re: Minutes: Ed Committee Mar. 3, 7:30

The next Education Committee meeting will be April 7 at 7:30 pm

Thanks to those who attended:

Teri Robinson

Gene Summers

Patti Edwards

Clara Grimes

Cheryl O'Brien

Church Council has given the go ahead for fundraising.  Static

fundraising is fine, but any fund raising events or manned solicitations

will need to be scheduled through the Church office.

Camp:

We have received brochures and posters for Camps MacGruder and Sawtooth.

Patti will get the materials to Sarah.

Easter:

Patti and Barb have been discussing an Easter celebration for the Sunday

School children but have not yet finalized plans.

Youth Mission Trip:

Seven youth attended the informational meeting for the mission trip, but

it's unclear how many will commit.  $50 deposits will need to be

collected and submitted by the Church.  Patti will forward information

to Cheryl to organize.  Patti will also check with Brenda to see if camp

scholarship funds can also be used for mission trip scholarships.

Clara and Patti reported on attendance for children, youth, and adult

classes, and Gene reported that Family Fellowship potlucks were going

well.  We are still seeking a Vacation Bible School leader, but we have

lots of volunteers.

Teri reported on recent Youth activities:  hygiene kits assembled for

Haitians, a cake baked for Pastor Brenda, and soup made for Lenten Soup

and Bread suppers.

The committee then discussed the Church budget situation and to think

about possible ways to further cut expenses by 5%.