WelcomeUUSD Land & Building Committee

Capital Campaign UpdatesOctober 20, 2013Town Hall Meeting

Land & Building CommitteeWalt Smith Gary Schmidt

Our Second Phase

Began: August 11, 2013

What have we accomplished so far?

1. We determined we needed to move.

2. We analyzed our budget to determine our ability fund a new space.

3. We looked for land, and, with the help of the Pioneers, located a property on Rt. 9.

4. We developed a concept plan for our new

sanctuary and existing building modifications. 5. WE voted YES to go forward!

Now the Hard Work Begins

There are two “projects” going on concurrently:

1. Development of clear final architectural plans and securing of cost estimates.

2. Engaging an Engineering Firm to complete a “Site Plan.”

Architectural Plans: Mike Molyneux, an experienced local Designer developed a basic plan. After numerous modifications, he is currently finalizing material requirements to allow us to submit plans to pre-screened builders for construction estimates. We have two potential options. One is the conventional stick-built construction method and the other is the post-frame method. BOTH will comply with our requirement of seamlessly tying into the existing structure.

Site Plans

What are the components of a Site Plan? 1. Wetland Delineation. 2. Property Boundary Survey. 3. Topographic Survey. 4. Concept Plans. 5. Preliminary Plans for the County. 6. Construction Plans including submitting applications

to appropriate State/County agencies; securing necessary Fire Marshal approvals, water system plans, wastewater disposal, and entrance design.

7. Submitting of all final plans to Sussex County Planning and Zoning for final approval.

We have interviewed

three qualified engineering firms:

1. Davis, Bowen and Friedel

2. True North

3. Pennoni Associates (internal referral)

We are concluding a second interview with Pennoni Associates on Monday, 10/21, with the anticipation of issuing them the contract.

Challenges Ahead

Timing! Timing! Timing!

Our most important challenge ahead is to promptly secure construction estimates and site costs to be submitted to the BOT and to the Finance Committee so that they are both satisfied that the building of our new Sanctuary is economically viable and UUSD should move on with the negotiation for the purchase of the Pioneer property.

AND

We start construction as early as possible to complete the building of our new home by 12/31/15.

UUSD Capital Campaign

Gary Colangelo

GOAL: RAISE $510,000 FOR THE BUILDING FUND

Current Building Fund: $52,000

2014: $306,000

2016: $562,000

Where are we?

UUSD Capital Campaign

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$100,000

$200,000

$300,000

$400,000

$500,000

$600,000

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Goal Pledges Fulfilled

How are we going to get there?

Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware Financial Feasibility Study David L. Rickard, UUA Congregational Stewardship Consultant, May 2, 2013

“The capital campaign results will likely be in the range of $450,000 to $530,000.”

Essential gift chart: 19 pledges $10,000 to $60,000

88 pledges $300 to $9,999

Essential Gifts

Range Number Have Need

$25,000 to $60,000+

9 4 5

$10,000 to $24,999 10 8 2

$5,000 to $9,999 12 5 7

$1,000 to $4,999 30 3 27

$300 to $999 45 1 44

• Three year fulfillment period

• Equal opportunity giving—an economically diverse community where everyone gives according to their means

• We are counting on all members pledging!

What does a future home mean to you?

• Pride of ownership• Leaving a legacy• Establishing a visible and permanent church• Promoting a liberal religious tradition in this

region• Providing space for future Church initiatives

and programs, including Lifespan Faith Development

• Providing a space for community functions, not related to church programs

• Providing a suitable space for the ministry of music

 

- The face of this campaign.

- A source of information prior to commitments being made.

- The physical link that carries out the act of giving.

Resources

Communiqué 1 How do I plan and fulfil a pledge to the UUSD Capital

Communiqué 2 Guidelines for Making a Pledge

Communiqué 3 The Visiting Steward

Case Statement

UUSD Capital Campaign Brochure

The Visiting Stewards

Capital Campaign Committee Members

Key DatesFriday, Leadership Meeting with Bill ClontzOctober 18 Saturday, CC Visiting Stewards Training 1:00 to 4:00PM UUSD. Training to be October 19 conducted by Bill Clontz

Sunday, Town Hall Meeting 11:30AM, L&B/Capital Campaign UpdatesOctober 20

Saturday, Capital Campaign Kick-Off GalaOctober 26 Virden Center, 5:30 to 9:00PM November 1 to 23 Capital Campaign Visits

December 1 to 31 Mailings to former members and friends

December 13 (tentative) Capital Campaign Review

December 1, 2013 to October 1, 2016 Pledge Fulfillment Period