TRUSTEES

The Trustees of the Federated Church of Norfolk are elected at the church’s Annual Meeting. Each member serves a three-year term. The terms are staggered so that one third of the board is new each year. The members of this board are responsible for the care and maintenance of Church property including the parsonage. The Trustees also manage the rental of church property to outside groups for meetings and events and they appoint the sexton and church historian.

Thanks to all who have helped us out and those of you who will continue to help. We are very grateful for all the support

If you have any concerns or requests, please contact the chairman Shawn Dooley

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MOWING

The trustees are looking for volunteers to help mow the church grounds this spring/summer. If you would be willing to help, please contact Shawn Dooley at 508-930-9988 or the church office. Thank you

As you all know, we have had a great deal of projects in the works for the past few years.  I thought I would let you know how and where the monies have been spent and which fund paid for which items.  The three funds we had available were the Weeber, Holmes and Highland funds.  Weeber was $30,000.00, Holmes was $100,000 and Highland was $239,560.00   all extremely generous donations and something the church could not have survived without.

The Weeber fund was donated for the kitchen renovation.  Of the $30K available $15K went to architectural designs, drawings and permits.  The other $15K has been used as down payments for some of the equipment that will be needed for the kitchen.

The Holmes fund of $100K was used exclusively for the vestry with $22,828.59 used for the architect, drawings and permits with the balance of $77,171.41 for the construction project.

The Highland fund, so far, has paid for:

· · Gutters for the school building $ 6,960.00

· · Tree removal 600.00

· · Front porch 10,149.00

· · Fire Alarm system 29,934.48

· · Steeple   Repair     3,345.00

· · Vestry  roof  22,750.00

· · Vestry completion   44,322.40

Subtotal  $119,060.88

We need to address some areas that anyone can work on if they are so inclined.  They are:

· Putting in the brick walkway to the parking lot

· Adding a loft to the barn

· Fixing the sump pump exit pipe, boiler room, so that it goes to the parking lot versus back to the basement

· Working with the boy scouts to clean out behind the barn and turn it into a meditation/walking path area

· Replace the window in the school room that is rotting away.   We will take the window from the kitchen and use that as the replacement

· Join in and help out with snow removal during some of these winter storms

· This Spring, remove the choir pews, sand, paint and reinstall

As you all know we are a very old building and in constant need of upkeep.  Feel free to jump in and make recommendations. 

ONGOING PROJECTS

Below, are areas the trustees feel that work should be done to better accommodate our congregation and enhance the appeal of our church.  The contractor that was with us at last month’s meeting said that our church was a landmark for the town of Norfolk.  In order to attract more people to the church there are a number of areas that need to have work done.  We especially need to accommodate people with varied abilities.  If the church is to maintain a status as a landmark then we will need to pursue these improvements as well as others that are not yet listed.  Our desire is to make the congregation aware of these areas that need to be addressed.

Yours in Service to the Lord,

The Board of Trustees 

OUTSIDE

Pavilion

Finish Parking lot

Front Stairs/Doorway

Raise Playground

BARN

Weather tight

Shelves-organize

Electricity

Replace barn doors

CHURCH

Air Condition the sanctuary

ADA compliance

Bathrooms

Possible area for people-----Disabled

Projection Screen

Hearing Impaired

New Fire Proof Draperies

PRE-SCHOOL

New Rug and padding downstairs

New windows Main Street downstairs

New Sinks and Cabinets

KITCHEN

Rebuild

Fire Hood

Stove that self ignites

Dishwashers

Replumb the ice maker in the refrigerator

EXTRAS

New Small Lawn Mower

Yard Tools---Little newer than we have

Paint fund for future use/needs

Nativity Scene

New Stage Curtain and lighting 

Our church is a historic building in Norfolk (that means it is old!). There is always work to do. If you have the time and the interest please volunteer.

If anyone is interested in doing or helping with any of these projects please contact a trustee so we can work out the details. There should be job sheets at the trustees bulletin board or just write on a blank sheet of paper what you are willing to do and a date and time so if others can help they can check the web site to see who is working on what jobs.