 Target Completion Now Late March
Several factors have combined to delay the project from the original end of February completion date. The most significant one is that the elevator will now be arriving on site near the end of February and will take two to three weeks to install. It will therefore be closer to the end of March that we now expect final completion. |
Substantial Progress Continues
The signs that we are in the home stretch are becoming more and more observable. The windows are being installed this week and the dry-walling will commence once the addition is closed in and it is warmer inside. The fire sprinkler and HVAC systems are almost complete and the electricians are installing lighting and other electrical requirements. |
Church Members Making It Happen
The foyer washrooms are now functional, with new partitions donated by Chris and Kathy Hare, Jim's niece, and tile donated by Bonnee and Mike Ware. The countertops (Tom Gilchrest) and remaining tiling (Judy Lang) should be done in the next couple of weeks. Upstairs, the framing is complete and the insulation is in place so that, once the drywalling is done, Judy will be installing the kitchenette counters which she managed to acquire for free. |
A Successful Coordination Effort
The church staff, daycare staff and the contractor and tradesmen continue to coordinate well to keep activities functioning while the work goes on. For this we are very grateful. |
| Spending on Phase I through December 31, 2009
We have spent $658,953 on Phase I through December 31, 2009. You will note that the pace of spending is steadily increasing as construction proceeds. |
Money on Hand
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December |
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November |
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Nov-20 |
| Funds on Hand |
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$ 620,591 |
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$ 791,894 |
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$ 795,965 |
| Pledges by Par |
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$ 22,331 |
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$ 19,032 |
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$ 19,032 |
| Other Pledges |
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$ 5,010 |
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$ 14,810 |
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$ 14,810 |
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| Funds Committed |
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$ 647,932 |
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$ 825,736 |
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$ 829,807 |
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| Interim Goal |
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$ 1,400,000 |
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$ 1,400,000 |
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$ 1,400,000 |
| Expended |
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$ 658,953 |
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$ 473,932 |
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$ 455,932 |
| Net |
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$ 741,047 |
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$ 926,068 |
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$ 944,068 |
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| To Go |
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$ 93,115 |
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$ 100,333 |
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$ 114,261 | |
Funding Appeal
From our last report of funds (November 20) to December 31, we moved $21,000 closer to paying for the project. Over calendar year 2009, we raised over $250,000. This is very satisfying but, as you can see from the spending report, spending is moving even faster as we near completion. We will soon know the actual cost of the project. We need your help to reduce or eliminate any debt burden that we will be required to take on. Please give generously.
Pledge Forms are available at the Maple Grove Website. |
| Your Building Committee
If there are any questions or concerns please contact any of the Building Committee, Jim Lilly (Chair), Judy Lang, Brian Simpson, Bonnee Ware, Craig and Laura McLaughlin. |
| Mark May 16th on Your Calendar
A tentative date for dedication of the renovation has been set for May 16th. | |
