Welcome UUSD Land & Building Committee Capital Campaign Updates October 20, 2013 Town Hall Meeting
Jan 18, 2016
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
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
510000
280700
3000
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